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The Wedding Dress

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Another brilliant book from this author, very different to her previous books but an excellent refreshing change which is centered around a wedding dress with three very different women who all had their own stories to tell.

I don't think you can compare this to her other books and say this one isn't as good because it is so different to what this author's previous books are like. It was well written and kept me interested in the three different stories, well done Dani on writing something as a change to your usual books.

I can thoroughly recommend this book and thank you to Netgalley and Head of Zeus Publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

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Being a huge Dani Atkins fan and having read all of her previous books, I was very eager to read her latest book The Wedding Dress.

However, I was actually quite disappointed with this book and felt that it didn’t quite have the same feel as all of her previous books and found it to be a little underwhelming.

I did like the general story line and how the wedding dress tied three seperate lives together. I also found the characters real and relatable.

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Three women, three different lives, one wedding dress. I enjoyed these three short stories about these women that each wear the same dress to their wedding.

I haven’t read a book like this before and found it very interesting.

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Dani Atkins I really don't now how you do it. I love all of your books, this one is a story of love, of happy and not so happy endings. One thing all three women have in common is a wedding dress they each wear. Each woman is different and her story is told in one part. The one thing I love about Dani's books is the element of mystery and the afterlife. Although this book is good its Fractured that I think is the best one. It was so good and so unexpected as a story line that I had to immediately read it again! It's one of those books that have never left me. Cant wait to read the next novel

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I received a digital ARC from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Absolutely loved this book. Three different, engaging stories woven together by a very special wedding dress, Read it in one day.

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I am a huge fan of Dani Atkins but this book just didn't work for me. There are 3 shorter stories within the book with a connecting thread woven through. My frustration came with the fact that, in isolation, each of the shorter stories was a genius, creative and captivating story but it felt fractured by ending one story suddenly and simply beginning the next.

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A great set of 3 stories all including the dress. Very well thought out and flowed nicely. Another good read from dani

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The Wedding Dress

Three stories in one book and the connection between all three is a gorgeous designer wedding dress. Each story is different with new characters and are told within their own section of the book. All three have likeable characters and romance and love features strongly.

My thanks to Net Galley for the ARC of The Wedding Dress.

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I do like a Dani Atkins book & this doesn't disappoint! A lovely idea, written in three parts about the joy & sadness of a wedding dress that can bring so much to the wearer. Follow three very different stories of the same dress. I must admit the first part was my favourite. Enjoy!

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Really enjoyable story, or set of mini stories, enjoyable independantly but also great with the story of the dress running throughout.

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I enjoyed reading these three stories, inter-linked by a rather beautiful wedding dress. It made for a really intriguing story and I loved the idea of the same dress joining such different weddings.

Suzanna's wedding is the first story and I found it rather slow to begin but it picked up and set the story up for the continuing stories. I liked Suzanna, although I did want her to see what was going on and stop being controlled by her fiance.

My favourite was the second story. It began very differently and I really liked the characters in the story and so wanted a positive outcome for them. Bella was a lovely character and I was so impressed by her stoicism.

The last part is in total contrast to the others and shows a very different kind of love. I thought it was a lovely story and enjoyed the characters and their relationships. I loved how the dress became part of this story too.

Overall, these three stories are cleverly woven together and I would recommend this for anyone looking for a sweet romance, with a twist.

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Review of The Wedding Dress by Dani Atkins

This is three separate stories all tied together by one wedding dress and the bridal shop owner Gwendoline. The three woman telling their stories are Suzanne, Bella and Mandy. They all have very different tales to tell. A very different format and a captivating read, with the characters well written.

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A beautifully written book about 3 weddings. Each story tells a different, yet heart warming tale.
A thoroughly engaging and moving book with wonderful characters.
Highly recommended.

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Wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this book as much as a usual dani atkins novel as it was 3 short stories. Story 1 was ok but I loved the second and was blown away by the third. Would of liked to have found out more about the mysterious gwendolin.

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Another excellent read from one of my favourite writers, in the vein of The Yellow Royal Royce. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3 books in one. All excellent tales.

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A lovely story about three brides and one wedding dress.

Suzanne is about to be married, but is someone trying to spoil her big day? Bella’s life changed in an instant and she has choices to make as she looks towards her future. Mandy’s grandmother has met the love of her life, but her family doesn't approve.

A great story with a lovely cast of characters which was an enjoyable and entertaining read.

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One of the best books I have read in a very long time. This book tells the individual story of three brides each overcoming a difficult time, who wear the same wedding dress on their special days’. Without realising it the brides strories each have a small link to each other. A fabyliys read that made me cry several times over.

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Wow what a fabulous read. Three beautiful stories all linked by one very special dress.Some great characters and plots ,its beautifully written and a real page Turner. Read it in just over a day couldn't put it down. A 5⭐read

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This was essentially three short stories, linked by one wedding dress.

It took me a bit of time to get into it as Suzanne's story felt a bit like a thriller and not quite what I was expecting, I also had her fiancé, Darrell's number from the beginning, so it wasn't a shock when the truth was unveiled, although I suppose the person revealing the truth was a surprise!

Once I got to Bella's story the pace picked up and I raced through her story and that really pulled me in, it was quite a harrowing read in places. She definitely made the right choice,

Again with Mandy's story, her grandmother's revelation was something I was expecting, the author had dropped enough breadcrumbs on that one. What I loved about Mandy's story was her relationship with her nan. My nan is my absolute hero, so I could really relate to Mandy's feeling towards her nan.

Overall I enjoyed this book, Bella and Mandy's stories were my favourite parts.
Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to review, this is my honest opinion.

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This was a different book to what I expected, but it was so cleverly done! It follows the story of one wedding dress which ties together three different women. Each woman has their own story and the book tells these stories in three separate parts. The women don't know each other and their stories are all so different. The one constant however is obviously the dress and the bridal shop owner, Gwendoline Flowers. I loved Gwendoline's character, and despite coming across as a little scary and formidable, she certainly has a magical air around her!

The three women we meet are Suzanne, Bella and Mandy. Suzanne is marrying the man of her dreams but as the big day gets closer she begins to wonder if she really knows him at all. Bella"s life changes forever when tragedy strikes while she is on her friend's hen party. Mandy loves her grandmother and does everything she can to help her dreams come true when she wants to marry the love of her life. All completely different stories but each one as original and captivating as the others. They are all stories of love in different shapes and forms, written with warmth, emotion and sensitivity. I loved how the three parts take you on separate journeys, and it felt like I was getting three books for the price of one.

I've read many of this author's books and have loved them all. This book was no different and once started I couldn't put it down until I'd finished. Beautifully written with strong themes of love, family and friendships, I would definitely recommend it!

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