Bridal Boot Camp

Bridal Boot Camp is a novella written by Meg Cabot. It was released exclusively as an e-book on May 28, 2019. The book is Cabot's first in a series set in the fictional town of Little Bridge Island. In September 2019, it was followed by the novel No Judgments.

Book description

 * "Looking for a tropical escape? Welcome to Little Bridge, one of the smallest—and most beautiful—islands in the Florida Keys, home to sandy white beaches, salt-rimmed margaritas, stunning sunsets, and some of the quirkiest—but also kindest and most resourceful—people you’ll ever meet. Physical trainer Roberta “Rob” James moved to Little Bridge hoping she’d found paradise, but things haven’t turned out quite as she’d hoped. The closest Rob has come to her “happily ever after” is happy hour at the Mermaid Café with her buddy Bree, the bartender slash waitress who’s got romance problems of her own. But Rob’s situation suddenly changes when sheriff’s deputy Ryan Martinez accidentally enrolls in her bridal boot camp class. Turning mush into metal in time for the big day is Rob’s passion (because even the happiest bride could use a little toning). But what happens when a guy who’s all mush meets a girl who’s all metal? They discover they have a lot to learn . . . about each other, themselves, and the island paradise they’ve come to call home."

Short summary
Roberta "Rob" James is a fitness trainer who co-owns a gym on Little Bridge Island with her best friend, Jenna. Despite being a hopeless romantic, she is hesitant to pursue a relationship after her latest disaster and trauma from her parents. One day, sheriff's deputy Ryan Martinez mistakenly comes to the gym's "bridal boot camp" class. Rob quickly becomes attracted to Ryan, who is good-looking as well as goodhearted. Jenna manages to convince her to go to the Mermaid Café, where Ryan hosts a ukulele class for children on Wednesdays. There Rob becomes emotional and runs out. Ryan finds her and comforts her as she tells him about her parents. The two end up kissing and then head to his apartment, where they have sex. Afterwards, Ryan invites Rob to his cousin's wedding as a plus one and Rob accepts.

Characters
Main Supporting Mentioned only
 * Roberta James
 * Ryan Martinez
 * Jenna
 * Sabrina Beckham
 * Lauren
 * Connie
 * Anna
 * Patrick
 * Bettina
 * Chrissie
 * John Hartwell
 * Pete
 * Javier
 * Bill

Setting
Bridal Boot Camp is set in Little Bridge Island, a fictional town loosely inspired by Key West where Meg Cabot lives. It is described by Roberta as a "two-mile-by-four-mile island," emphasizing its smallness. The primary locations of the novella are Roberta's and Jenna's gym, the Mermaid Café, and Ryan's apartment. Bridal Boot Camp takes place over two days, specifically a Tuesday and Wednesday. The hurricane from No Judgments is mentioned, meaning that this novella is roughly a week before.