A happily unmarried control freak and Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder who has been Sylvia's friend since childhood. Initially acting as a matchmaker, she secretly denies her romantic feelings for Grigg. After finally reading his book recommendations, she kisses him and they become a couple.
Their longstanding friendship is one of the book club's emotional foundations.
Jocelyn is explicitly described as Sylvia's friend since childhood.
Bernadette and Jocelyn cooperate within the book club.
Bernadette organizes the group around six Austen novels, while Jocelyn becomes one of its members.
Their concealed mutual attraction becomes one of the film's central romantic arcs.
Grigg is attracted to Jocelyn, and Jocelyn eventually gives in to her feelings and kisses him.
Cat directly encourages Jocelyn to accept Grigg's love.
Cat persuades Jocelyn to take a chance on Grigg because he loves her.
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