Member Reviews
Colin B, Reviewer
I always look forward to a new book set in St Aidan in Cornwall, This time we have Milla returning to where she grew up to help in The Little Wedding Shop By The Sea. There she bumps into Nic, the skipper of a yacht moored in the harbour and ends up agreeing to organise a wedding for him. Naturally things don't go smoothly..... With people from the previous books in the series, plus some new introductions, this book is full of romance, humour and definitely kept me hooked throughout. There were definitely some laugh out loud moments, counterbalanced with some that definitely brought a tear to my eye. I can definitely recommend this book and others in the series and am really looking forward to the next one. I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book. |
There are few things that make me happier than a new (or a re-read) of a book from Jane Linfoot. I believe that I’ve read EVERYTHING she writes, and have yet to be disappointed – the humor, the characters, the emotion and the smiles when the book ends last for days. In this book we’re meeting Milla, a local girl who returned to her home county after her business partner and boyfriend of five years announced she was pregnant. Trying to do ‘the right thing’ she’d stayed to work on their Bridal Fair business but wasn’t sticking for the birth. Welcomed with open arms by Poppy and Immie, her arrival near Valentine’s Day and the St. Aiden’s usual ‘any excuse for a party’ isn’t what her emotions need. But a ‘random snog’ with a stranger, and the offer from Jess to stage wedding fairs and start a bespoke “all in” planning service for brides has her opportunities opening even as her confidence is at an all-time low. Enter Nic with a wedding to plan: it doesn’t help that he’s gorgeous and funny, but he’s also picky and Milla can’t quite feel confident or comfortable around him – particularly when he doesn’t seem to be ‘focused’ on the planning of a wedding in a few short months. Yet, as things go horribly and embarrassingly wrong for Milla – with landing her van in the mud, to endless venue visits that are ‘all wrong’, to major (and minor) wardrobe malfunctions – Nic is gently reinforcing his ‘you can do this’ mantra with Milla, and sharing little bits of himself, as the two banter and bandy ideas, suggestions and ‘what’s next’ to tick off the list of tasks. Milla - what can you say about someone who truly is spectacular and creative at what they do – who can’t seem to see it.? Always measuring herself against her ‘business partner’ who did little but presented a great show. And her honest desire to “wow” the bride – even before she understood everything in a way that only she could after her mother’s long illness, she’s adorable. Needs a bit of confidence, but as things take off, and people are wowed – including Jess and the girls – it's hard to not cheer her on. And Nic, with his guilt and ignoring what’s right in front of him – but always willing to shore up Milla’s confidence, push away unsuitable males (into the water even – although that was a ‘trip’ not a push) and his determination to bolt when things seem to be ‘getting serious’ is truly everything you’d want in a man – once his eyes are open. This is a lovely, funny and heartfelt story that manages tough issues, friendship, growing attraction and finding a new footing and direction for your life. And love the series – grab it from the first if you’ve never read it before – but you can start anywhere. It’s the perfect antidote to the stress and cabin fever that we’re all suffering from. A perfect installment in my favorite series. I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility. Review first appeared at <a href=” https://wp.me/p3OmRo-aMb /” > <a> I am, Indeed </a> |
Sarah S, Reviewer
This is the perfect cozy romance to curl up and read. I loved the characters and the idyllic setting of the English Oceanside. Milla goes to Cornwall in search of a reprieve from her shattered dreams. Milla never imagines that she will find love or find the courage to stand up for herself against her business partner. It was really wonderful to read her character development and to see how Milla realizes maybe those shattered dreams were never what she wanted or deserved in the first place. |
Sarah B, Reviewer
This is such a refreshing and lovely romance novel. Set in the beautiful British seaside with lots of walks on the beach is enough to make anyone feel like falling in love. The main character Milla is an accident waiting for a place to happen so put her in the middle of a wedding venue and you are guaranteed to have more than a few laughs. There were some lovely, heartwarming moments that made this more than a typical romance. The handsome but sad Nic is the perfect match for Milla with their subtle flirting and her blunders they make for a great couple. Thank you to Netgalley and One More Chapter for the chance to read this fun and romantic book |
Absolutely loved this book. Heart warming,funny and just divine. Easy read and felt as if I was there with the characters! This author nailed it. |
@whatamiedid I couldn't wait to read this when I saw it and put aside my TBR pile to start reading it. I've previously read two other books in the series, all are set at the same wedding shop but follow different characters. 📚 The story follows wedding planner, Milla, who returns to Cornwall to help out at The Little Wedding Shop By The Sea after her work partner marries and has a baby with Milla's (now ex) boyfriend! Loved the fun, relaxed premise of this mixed with the Milla's pain of planning other women's weddings. Of course, there's also flirting and romance mixed with plenty of mishaps. 📚 I would recommend picking this up when it is released on 3rd September. It's 99p on Kindle at the moment! 📚 Thank you to @netgalley for an ARC copy of this book. #netgalley #harpercollins @harpercollins @harpercollinsuk #onemorechapter @onemorechapterhc |
Muriel P, Reviewer
A definite five stars for this book, I loved every page. Milla is a likeable character whose accident prone antics had me laughing out loud. The bridal business, the food and the beautiful locations made interesting reading but i so wanted the happy ending for Milla. She had experienced so much loss and betrayal yet still worked so hard to make Pixies wedding perfect. |
I have loved this series so much and I certainly wasn’t let down by this book at all. Lovely to go back to Cornwall and hear more of the wedding shop. It’s such a delightful read with heartbreak friendship and love and is such a warm read. Sadly it’s the most romantic time of the year with it being Valentine’s Day and poor Milla has had the news she didn’t want to hear her ex and an ex friend have just had a baby together so she decides to get away she go to Cornwall I’m a working holiday with her friend poppy. They have both been there for each other and both work in the wedding business so feels she’s safe going there. The last thing she needs is another boyfriend but can she prevent this from happening or not. Can she improve the little wedding shop and make a good go of it as she throws herself into working. It’s a perfect book to curl up and read. |
Linfoot is one of my go to romance authors. No one does weddings quite like Jane Linfoot! I read this in a couple of sittings, soaking up the atmosphere of St Aidans and Jess's trials as she faces trying to get over the mess that is her life. This series keeps getting better and better. Five big ones ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Set in st aidan Cornwall Milla Fenton received the news shes been dreading on valentines day. Her ex fiancé and her ex friend and work partner have had their baby. getting away from this she takes a working holiday with her friend Poppy. Both are in the wedding business and have always been there for each other. the last thing she needs is another boyfriend. What a lovely read I loved all the characters in this book Such a cosy book to curl up with Loved it all |
The shop and its owners on the Cornish coast are getting ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Jess is also planning on celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Wedding shop. Are you as tired of the Covid 19 pandemic as I am? Are you tired of doom and gloom and wondering if life will ever get back to normal? Put all of that on the back burner and pick up this book filled with love, laughter and beautiful locations and I guarantee that, for a while at least, you will forget all about your woes |




