I love wedding related things and despite being married for 13 years I can still be found pouring over cakes, dresses and all things wedding related.  I'm also a huge fan of romances set by the sea and in quaint villages so for me, this book ticked all my happy boxes.  
I haven’t made the trip to St Aiden previously, but it didn’t take long before I felt at home amongst the many colourful characters and village life.  This definitely will not be my one and only visit.
Mila is visiting St Aidan on a working holiday after a difficult time (the details of which are slowly released into the narrative).  She is surrounded by friends and quite quickly accepted into the community and despite many amusing mishaps, she begins to prove her skills in the wedding industry.  I loved the backstage view of wedding planning and really enjoyed learning about the ins and outs.  Milla begins to re-discover her worth through throwing herself into supporting The Little Wedding Shop and my heart warmed with each step of her journey.  The last of the 
St Aidan is a beautiful setting for a wedding/romance themed plot, and I was swept away by the beauty of it.  The harbour, beach and village were all described vividly, and I am desperate to explore more. 
A humorous and heart-warming novel that took me on an emotional roller coaster.  Adorable characters, beautiful setting and a page turning plot makes this a wonderful and highly recommended novel.

This is the first book in this series that I’ve read and while I enjoyed it I think I would have got a lot more from it had I read the previous books first. If you’re interested in the series I would suggest starting at the beginning.

I found the story took a while to get going but I think that may be because I wasn’t familiar with the characters as once I became more familiar with them and their various roles, the story became easier to follow. There’s a lot of detail and discussion about weddings as you would expect and I feel now that I know a lot of the pitfalls of weddings and a few of the things that can go wrong.

I wasn’t sure about Milla or Nic at the beginning and it took time for me to warm to them. It’s not that I didn’t like Nic but I found him frustrating, he seemed to want to plan a wedding but not make any decisions about it. However the star of the show for me has to be the location. The Cornish coast, the beaches and the sea and also the many wedding venue options that were visited were amazing. The descriptions of walking on the beach in the breezy sunshine made me want to head off there immediately.

I think if you’ve read the previous books you’ll enjoy this one but if you’ve not I would suggest starting with book one. It’s definitely an immersive experience of weddings, I just feel I would have preferred some previous knowledge of the characters.

Love at the Little Wedding Shop by the Sea is Book 5 in the Little Wedding Shop by the Sea series written by Jane Linfoot. I wholeheartedly recommend reading all the books in the series in order as its a gorgeous, uplifting set of stories. Every time I pick up and read a new book in this series I think it’s the best one yet and yet again Jane Linfoot has written her best story yet (in my humble opinion) with Love at the Little Wedding Shop by the Sea. I galloped through this book as I was desperate to know what hurdle lovely Milla was going to face next and as the end of the story was approaching I wanted to slow down and savour every last word as it was just perfect!

This is Milla’s story; a close childhood friend of the girls from the wedding shop who moved to Bristol five years ago when her mum sadly passed away. Milla has escaped Bristol after a very eventful year when her heart was left in pieces and her working life is also in a precarious position. Milla is going to work with the girls at the wedding shop to give her heart and mind chance to recover. However, what Milla didn’t have in mind was for her heart to be jolted awake by local yachtsman Nic. With her new role she is left working closely with Nic and her heart refuses to calm down whilst he is around.

Can Milla’s heart cope with anymore complications?

This is a story that’s filled with light hearted humour, great banter between old and new friends, nostalgia, warmth and a campervan full of the type of romance that makes your heart sing!!!

Milla is such a wonderful character. I've really enjoyed reading about her in this exceptional book. I've enjoyed a few Jane Linfoot books over the past few months, Love at the Little Wedding Shop by the Sea is no different. It was filled with joy and heartache. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this latest installment of the Wedding Shop by the sea series. I look forward to reading more.

Milla is our central character, and she’s an engaging, interesting person. Also hurting, as this St Valentine’s Day sees the arrival of the baby of her ex-boyfriend and her business partner, Phoebe. To rub salt in the wound, Phoebe has even pinched the name Milla had earmarked for her own use in the future.

So Milla loses herself in her work, and comes into contact with Nic. He’s a fun character, who is upbeat and confident, if occasionally a little too full of himself. He’s a good foil for Milla, who lacks confidence at times.

The story is entertaining and fresh, and the setting atmospheric and charming. Characters gel or spark to give us some interesting interactions, and they all develop. Action is steady with the right amount of tension here and there to keep us thoroughly hooked.

All in all it’s a very enjoyable story, which you can read any time of year, not just around St Valentine’s Day.

This was a lovely uplifting read. I haven’t dipped into this series since the first book, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I’m just not a “series” reader – I am notorious for buying lots of books in the series after reading the first & then it takes me ages to return to the rest!

Anyway, this is one series I’m glad I’ve returned to! Although a series, it works well as a standalone novel. This book focuses on Mila, and her repairing her life after she finds out her ex boyfriend and old friend are having a baby.

Mila decides to escape to Cornwall and throw herself into improving the wedding shop. But will Nic distract her from this focus?

I enjoyed this book and Mila is a believable, likeable character. There is a nice mix of emotional and funny moments in the book!

A perfect read and series for fans of cosy chick lit. 

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This is one of my favourite rom-com series, and this book is one of the best. Full of heartbreak, humour, and romance it takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions in a lovely Cornish setting. I've read all the books in the series, but this one is a complete story, so enjoyable as a standalone read.

Milla returns to the Cornish village she left after her mother's death broken with betrayal. Living above a wedding shop and running Brides Go West with her deceitful friend is like rubbing salt in her wounds. She survives with strong friendships from childhood friends and her unexpected attraction to Nic.

There are lots of misunderstandings, laugh out loud moments and simmering passionate occurrences amidst the wedding fayres and planning but is true love a possibility for Milla?

Engaging characters, humour, and poignancy and heart-stopping romance make this a perfect Summer read.

I received a copy of this book from One More Chapter via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Milla’s ex fiancé and ex friend are expecting a baby together, so to avoid the heartache of the situation she decides to return to Cornwall to work in the Wedding Shop where she is tasked with planning a wedding for handsome sailor  Nic. 

I haven’t read any of the other books in this series, however it didn’t hinder my enjoyment of this one. 


I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Lovely book. This was such a lovely summer holiday book. I read it in the beach and it was perfect. 
I live the St Aidans family, Jess and her wedding shop family are so supportive and warm.

Milla is seriously licking her wounds when she comes home to the fold with her kooky retro pink camper van. She has been let down and hurt badly by dastardly for Phoebe and Ben.

Nic is grieving for the life he thinks he has stopped his sister from having due to an accident. 

They meet and grow to support and befriend each other gently.


Such an excellent book in the series. 
5* book.

This arc copy was provided in exchange for an honest review by me for netgalley.

Even though I have read two of her other works (can't resist those cute covers), this is my first step into the 'Little Wedding Shop by the Sea' series. Surely, it lives up to its name. Though each book can be read as a standalone, we do get to meet a lot of characters from the previous books and the tightly knit group is enough of a temptation to pick the other books in the series. Well, I will have to follow the reverse order now.
        Milla is back in St. Aidan for a working holiday. That's the excuse, but the real reason is that she wants to be away from her ex-fiance and business partner who are now having a baby together. What is a better way to a speedy recovery other than working with her best friends? What she didn't foresee is that her first client will be the handsome stranger she kissed on Valentine's day. But Nic is here for arranging his marriage and so totally off-limits. Can Milla remain professional throughout the ordeal?
        Talk about a messy situation. I was worried in the beginning as snatching someone's fiance is not really a story I want to read. Well, I can't give you any spoilers, but rest assured, all will be well in due time. We could pretty much guess the way it's going but that didn't spoil anything for me. Even if you are not really into weddings, this will really pull you in. The wedding jitters, walking the aisle and the first dance . . . it is hard to keep back the happy tears once you come to know the work in the background.
        All in all, another delightful read from Jane Linfoot where Cornwall works its magic . . . again.

I didn't realize that Love at the Little Wedding Shop by the Sea was a series until I was well into it. That's a good thing, in that it didn't inhibit me from knowing what was going on in the story. I do think, though, had I read the series I would have a bit more insight into the peripheral characters who had smaller parts in this book. 

The book is about a wedding planning business set in a charming town in Cornwall. Milla returns to her hometown when heartbreak and disappointment have her searching for a new beginning. If you like weddings and all the fun surrounding them than this is the series for you. Plus there is a romance brewing between Milla and her client, Nic. I am not fascinated reading about weddings. I'm far beyond that time in life so maybe that's why I had a little trouble being totally drawn into this book. I could see that it was well written, fun characters, drama, and lots of action. I would rate it 3.5 as to how interested I was, but I'm giving it a 4 because other reviewers are very positive and I am thinking I was maybe just not the right reader for this book.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for letting me read an ARC of this book.

This is such a fun series and I’m so happy that it’s still going strong after 5 books! I’ve read them all so far and this book follows the same hilarious (but often deeply sad) antics of a group of friends in St Aiden who are all involved in the wedding business somehow. If you’re after romance then this is definitely the series for you and I’ve enjoyed watching the women achieve their own “happy ever after” so was keen to see if new girl Milla would be able to put her very sad past behind her and find true love…

To begin with I wasn’t actually sure if I took to Milla as she arrived in St Aiden with her bright pink van! There was certainly a rather frantic start to Love at the Little Wedding Shop by the Sea culminating in a St Valentines Day event. Milla has already had an encounter with an attractive man at the Quay where he kept his boat but when he also appears at the event, he becomes much more important to Milla as she becomes the client that she really needs to impress! But as they spend time together planning a perfect wedding, it become obvious that there is a spark between them that there possibly shouldn’t be between a wedding organiser and her client!

I found myself hoping for so much more for Milla that the deal she appeared to be getting here as she had suffered so much heartache in the past. Her backstory went a long way in explaining her response to a possible new and important relationship in her life but not the never ending disasters that seemed to follow her! I loved how her story developed and there were a few times I got quite weepy especially when there was a rather surprising moment during a wedding!

Love at The Little Wedding Shop by the Sea was a lovely read and a welcome return to a group of friends who really are there for each other through some very challenging times. Poppy has always been a favourite of mine (possibly due to my love of cake!!) and it was great to have her involved throughout this journey for Milla. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of my trip to St Aidens and only wish I could visit for real!

Milla and Nic have the type of romance you wish would happen to you! The chemistry between them as they try to fight their feelings real and immediate, and the balance between humour and pathos is lovely.

A really gorgeous escapism read.

The wedding planners of The Little Wedding Shop by the Sea approach their busy wedding season with lively enthusiasm, especially as they are celebrating their tenth anniversary. The celebrations party is a huge success and everyone seems to be having a good time but as with as with life, not everything is going to run smoothly.

Milla is newly arrived back in St Aidan, a place she grew up in, but her return is marred by some pretty dastardly goings on between her best friend and business partner, Phoebe, and her now ex-fiancé, Ben. Whilst Milla’s back story is somewhat sad, she does have bag loads of personality and a penchant for getting into difficulty, however, her self esteem has taken something of a battering and through the course of this lovely ‘feel good’ story we see Milla grow in confidence. Her role as wedding planner gets her into all sorts of odd situations but it is her connection with the handsome and charismatic Nic where the story really comes alive.

The whole complex world of wedding planning is done really well, from the cakes, to the dress, the wedding fairs and venues, it’s all a mysterious minefield which, to be fair, causes Milla a whole heap of trouble, but it's all done with great good humour and the author has a lovely way of bringing everything together in a lively way.

I haven't read any of the previous books four books in this series and whilst it would probably have been helpful to know a little more about some of the characters, overall I read this quite comfortably as a standalone. I loved the fun aspect of the story, along with a few sad bits, the bright and cheery book cover, and the rather sweet picture of the dog, the importance of which you'll have to find out by reading Love at the Little Wedding Shop for yourself.

Uplifting, utterly charming & wonderful.

Linfoot is one of my go-to authors and this book met all my very high expectations. She combines the perfect amount of funny, cringeworthy, serious, and heartfelt moments to make the most wonderful feel-good reads. 

The whole cast of characters is strong, relatable, and endearing. Milla especially as she is determined to be positive in the face of agony and look on the bright side with her epic achievements of the day. 

Set in gorgeous picturesque Cornwall, the harbor and the beaches of St Aiden are so dreamy if someone could just whisk me there immediately, please.

It's an absolute must-read for all rom-com lovers! We all need more Linfoot magic in our lives and I for one can't wait to get my mitts on her next release.

A huge thanks to Rachel's Random Resources & One More Chapter for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.

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I absolutely love Jane’s work and I have been a fan of hers for a while.  I love the series featuring ‘The Little Wedding Shop’.  It sounds like a divine place to live, work and eat.  I happen to love stories that are set in Cornwall.  Anyway back to the point.  When I read that Jane was due to release another book in the series I just knew that I had to read the book as soon as I could.  Having just finished reading ‘Love At The Little Wedding Shop By The Sea’, all I can say is ‘wow’.  I thoroughly enjoyed reading every single second of this delightful story but more about that in a bit.
I loved the character of Milla and warmed to her from the very start.  When the story begins, we learn that Milla has gone back to her roots and she has returned to where she grew up.  I got the impression that she is going back to familiar surroundings to allow herself time to heal from betrayal by a friend and Milla’s ex-boyfriend.  I won’t go into the whats and wherefores because I would hate to spoil the book for anybody else.  Milla isn’t home for long before she meets a hunky sounding chap and there’s definitely lip action, which could potentially turn into something else.  Milla claims that she isn’t looking for a relationship but does she protest a bit much?  Milla is a lovely lass, who is kind, funny, compassionate, generous and a good laugh.  Will Milla heal?  Is Milla about to find her happy ever after ending?  Well for the answers to that question and more you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out as I am not going to tell you.
It took me next to no time to get into this story.  In fact by the time I got to the end of the first page, I knew that I was going to be in for a cracking read and a half.  I loved being back in Cornwall and reuniting with such familiar character.  In fact, I felt like I was going home never mind Milla going home.  This book was hypnotic in the sense that I felt I couldn’t put the book down.  I felt compelled, in the nicest possible way, to keep reading.  This book was a bit like the tonic I needed.  I had been feeling a little low and rather tired and in need of a pick me up.  This book was all that and more.  I started chuckling away to myself from fairly early on as I read more about Milla’s shenanigans.  This book certainly did more to cheer me up more than any tablets could have done.  
‘Love At The Little Wedding Shop By The Sea’ truly was a delight to read from start to finish.  Jane grabbed my attention from the start and she drew me into the story.  I love the way in which Jane makes the reader feel as though they are part of the story themselves.  That’s how I felt at any rate.  Jane describes Cornwall so vividly and so realistically that I really did feel as though I was there myself.  In fact I was all for packing my case and going on holiday to Cornwall and finding the Little Wedding Shop.  Yes I know it isn’t real but I find that if I enjoy a book to the extent that I enjoyed this one, I tend to ‘live’ the story as if it were real.  I loved the storylines, the characters, the setting and the little wedding shop.  I can confidently say that there was not one thing about this book I didn’t like.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Love At The Little Wedding Shop By The Sea’ and I would definitely recommend this book to other readers.  I will certainly be reading more of Jane’s work in the future.  The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.

This is one of my favourite authors of all, her writing style is just perfect for me. 
this book is part of a series but i can tell you i have not read them in order and you could read them as a stand alone book too. The main character is centred around Milla and the wedding shop is back in force in beautiful Cornwall. Milla isnt feeling too great because her business partner and her friend have got together and shes..... PREGNANT!!!! So Milla escpaes to Cornwall to avoid them and fix her broken heart. As the baby is due Milla is settling down in Cornwall and starts a job planning a wedding for Nic. Can she throw all her effort into the wedding shop and make it a big success. She is with her friend Popppy and theyve both been there for each other over the years and Milla is healing but does she wnat to get inot another realtionship? 
I Really loved the town of St Aidan in cornwall, cornwall is just beautiful and these stories make you want to go back but when covid is over. I was a little emotional towards the end of the book, just so well written.  
I love Jane's writing and her descriptive skills are just sublime. This is just what you need on days like now when winter isnt far away, brilliant.

I’ve been a fan of this series of books since the very first one, so I was thrilled to be taking a trip back to St. Aidan to catch up with the girls from Brides By The Sea, and to find out more about new girl, Milla.

I have to say, the opening of this book is a little bit of a whirlwind, with a lot of action and information thrown at the reader from the very beginning, which might seem a little confusing to readers who are new to St. Aidan and the Little Wedding Shop set up. I was on a slightly firmer footing, having read the previous books, but even to me it seemed a little frenetic. However, this feeling didn’t last beyond the first chapter and then the narrative settled down into an easier, clearer rhythm, making the book accessible to readers who haven’t read the previous books. Although this is a series, each one works perfectly as a standalone, and not knowing the back stories of some of the characters does not detract from the current plot, although I guarantee you will want to go back and find out more about the other girls from the previous books once you have read this one.

Out main protagonist here, Milla, is a bit of a disaster area to say the least. Clumsy and disorganised, with a sad back story, she is a character whose future doesn’t look too promising when we first meet her. However, she is full of verve and heart and enthusiasm which makes her very endearing, and the series of mishaps she encounters through the first half of the book make us root for her to turn things around even more. The fact that the worst of her mishaps happen in front of a very hot man who is causing flutters in interesting areas of her anatomy just makes things worse and, of course, more fun for the reader!

This is a story about new beginnings, confidence and pulling yourself up by the bootstraps. I really wanted Milla to succeed and believe in herself (and to get one over on one character who was loathsome to my mind from the beginning!). I also wanted her to get her man, although there were times at the beginning when I did wonder why she would want him after some of his behaviour (although his pecs and six-pack probably had a lot to do with it!) Milla’s story is full of laughter – Jane’s writing is absolutely hilarious – but there are also moments of real pathos and I defy anyone not to be moved by parts of this book amidst the hilarity.

Throw in the beautiful Cornish setting of St. Aidan with its gorgeous harbour, and all the fun, imagination and celebration of the wedding business, and this is a great escapist read. It is also a fabulous book about friendship, good and bad, as Milla’s friends rally around to help her establish a new life after a terrible betrayal. If you are a fan of chicklit and romcoms, and you are looking for a book to transport you to the seaside, give you some giggles and some feels, this is the perfect book for you, and I know you are going to want to look at Jane Linfoot’s back catalogue once you have read this. Loved, loved, loved it.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was hooked from the first chapter. This book was just what I needed after a busy working week. It was pure escapism at its best. You know when you read one chapter and fall in love with the lead character instantly. Which then leaves you routing for her the whole way. Milla you gem! 

The story set in Cornwall, was written and described beautifully, charming and wonderfully well. I am off to Cornwall Friday for the first time, which made this even more exciting to read. Based on friendships, an awful ex to run away from, romance and moving on from the past it was heart-warming. Plus, the chemistry between two of the characters. Wowzers! It was insane! 

The females in this book were all fantastic and always there for each other. Everyone always had a solution to a problem. Girl power at its finest! The wedding shop sounds utterly divine. I love how everyone used to drop in and hang about there. 

I felt for Milla from the beginning what she went through and what she had to put up with was awful. I cannot believe she actually lasted as long as she did! Crazy!! She was great, so it was no wonder she had all her girls supporting her throughout. Minus awful Phoebe, I can’t believe what a stuck up, self-centred women she was. I really couldn’t stand her. 

I’m a sucker for romance, I love the build up of a relationship blossoming, seeing it develop into something wonderful. But of course, nothing is ever straight forward. I loved the little jokes and banter between the two of them. 

I liked the plot around Pixie too, it did leave me guessing, which was good! 

Apart from the above there were many other things to love about this book: 
•The little quotes. My favourite was: ‘Always believe something wonderful is about to happen’. 
•The music choices in the book, all just so lovely. Ellie Goulding How long will I love you, gets me every time. I was an emotional mess at this point in the story, well from the wedding. Perfect choice. 
•The start of each chapter’s description. I felt it added a fun factor to the book and gave a little insight of what was about to come but without giving anything away. As I got further into the book I started to guess and try and piece what was about to come.  

Overall as you can tell I adored this book and certainly recommend it. I will be reading more of Janes books as I really enjoyed the warm, lovely, way it written.

Omg, this was so adorable!!! I wasn’t sure if I was in the right mindset to start this, but once I started reading I couldn’t put it down! The lovely ladies were so supportive, the settings delightful, and some of the mishaps had me laughing out loud. And it was the perfect book to enjoy on a do nothing day.