As always Sarah gives us a great descriptive read that draws you in. It is easy to picture the beauty of Corfu and the great villa that Catherine lives in. Catherine Swift has a good career as a best selling author. With two beautiful daughters and soon to be remarried to her first love she should be on top of the world. As with all families things just aren’t that simple. With a lot of hidden secrets that are about to come out will Catherine and her family be able to come out the other side with their relationships intact. You never know what goes on in others lives and sometimes assumptions are made by just looking at the surface and not realising that things aren’t how they seem at first glance. I enjoyed this book and definitely recommend it you won’t be disappointed.

"Summer Wedding" is your classic Sarah Morgan book - relationships (both familial and romantic) featuring female leads which is largely comforting but offers a hint of a dark side - at least in this offering.

This story is about Catherine Swift, a hugely successful romance author and her two daughters Adeline and Cassie. Catherine is about to get re-married at her home on the island of Corfu and wants both of her daughters to be there. But Adeline still resents her mother for sending her away when she divorced her father to marry Cassie's father. And while Cassie loves her mother and gets on wonderfully with her, she's holding a secret which threatens to blow that relationship apart. This, along with a dark secret that Catherine has been hiding about her past, means that a happy family reunion is unlikely!

As I'm sure everyone can guess, these secrets come tumbling out and cause much drama. Morgan is an expert at drip feeding the reader information and writing great page turners. I particularly enjoyed the passages from Catherine's point of view where Morgan is clearly having a dig at people who criticise "romance" writers.

And while some parts of the book felt a bit repetitive and the twists and turns are fairly obvious, it's a comforting read which I enjoyed. The descriptions of Corfu and the sun, sea and sand really made me want a holiday and I think this would make an excellent holiday read. I'm sure fans of Morgan will not be disappointed.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

A Sarah Morgan romance novel is always a treat - like that second glass of chilled white wine on a summer's evening. This time I loved that the relationship that blossomed was between two sisters and their mother.

Catherine Swift is a successful writer who has based her career on happy endings of romantic stories, while her daughters, Adeline and Cassie have lived apart. About to get married for a fourth time, Catherine's 'new' engagement throws up all manner of questions for her two girls and why their relationship has never been straightforward.

There were a few plot twists that I had guessed in advance - although I am sure Sarah Morgan put those clever hints in to prepare us as readers! I really enjoyed the story and loved that it celebrated family relationships (with a healthy dose of romance on the side) and the healing power that exists if we embrace it.

Many thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for an advanced release copy in exchange for an honest review. 4.5 rounded up for me!

This is a lighthearted, heartwarming read that I could imagine being read on the beach or by the pool.
Catherine asks her daughters, Adeline and Cassie to come to her wedding in Corfu, where she lives.
This will be her fourth wedding and Adeline can think of nothing worse than being there.
Cassie is happy for her Mum but has no idea who she is marrying.
When they both arrive in Corfu they are very shocked when they meet the groom to be. The meal Catherine has planned for them all to celebrate her news is a disaster with both Adeline and Cassie needing time to process the revelation.
I really enjoyed this book and as I’ve said, I can definitely see it as a perfect summer holiday read.
Thanks to HQ and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

A very moving story with a beautiful setting in Corfu.
Catherine is getting married for the fourth time in Corfu and invited both her daughters Adeline and Cassie both from different dads and brought up differently and apart.
Catherine is a famous author of romantic novels but has a very difficult personal life and relationships are very strained especially after her daughters find out who the groom is.
Adeline and Cassie start to bond after they reveal their true feelings and why they were brought up apart.
A lovely family reunion, and how peoples vies can be so different.
Definitely recommend.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC

I really enjoyed this book although it was a bit slow to get going.

There are so many twists and turns that change the life experience that link them all together, Two daughters linked together by the same mother are brought together for their mother, Catherine's, 4th wedding on the island of Corfu, to a man the girls don't know about, and are in shock, when they find out about who the new man is.

The loves and losses, and the way that all of the characters look at relationships, old and new, is eye-opening and really makes you think, and gives you hope for the future.

"Summer Wedding" by Sarah Morgan whisks readers away to a picturesque Greek island, where love, family dynamics, and a touch of mystery intertwine. This delightful story unfolds against the enchanting backdrop of the island, capturing the essence of a fourth wedding for a renowned writer.

Morgan masterfully blends a range of emotions, immersing readers in a tale filled with love, joy, heartache, and healing. The tantalizing secret of the groom's identity adds an extra layer of intrigue, keeping readers guessing until the end.

While I thoroughly enjoyed "Summer Wedding," I yearned for deeper exploration of certain plot points and character motivations. Nevertheless, the overall experience was satisfying, and the book delivered a charming mix of emotions.

I extend my gratitude to HQ publishers for providing me with the opportunity to experience "Summer Wedding." Their generosity in sharing this captivating book allowed me to immerse myself in the beauty and emotional depth of this Greek island romance.

This was a great story exploring more than I expected it too. I truly hated some characters until the end when things were revealed but loved following the story of them to discover the truth of their own histories along the way. A great romance novel with added deeper storylines which kept me wanting more. Would be a perfect beach read - preferably in Corfu!

Another great read by Sarah Morgan I love how descriptive her books are. This one takes you, for the most part, to the beautiful island of Corfu.

Catherine Swift, best selling romance author, is getting married again this will be her fourth time and she's kept the groom's identity a secret from her daughter Cassie and estranged daughter Adeline. All three of them are apprehensive about it for different reasons.

I had an idea what the reveals were but it didn't detract from the story.

I loved the characters and it's a great storyline that draws you in and runs you through a whole range of emotions.

A great summer read.

Thank you to Netgalley and HQ for the ARC.

An easy read and ideal for a summer reading list. The pace was good and even though the plot was predictable it was still an enjoyable read.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this book.

I always enjoy this authors work, and this is no exception. I had guessed the twist pretty early on, but it didn't detract from my enjoyment.
The story is fast-paced and has a rollercoaster of emotions throughout.
I really enjoyed the setting on Corfu. It was described beautifully, and I could really picture it well.
The family dynamics were tenderly explored, I particularly liked the sisters reconnecting.
A great summer read to pick up and relax with.

I loved the setting of this book, but unfortunately it was a bit of an predictable story for me.
Sarah Morgan will always be an auto-buy author for me as I have loved a majority of her books but found this one disappointing.
There was too much reflection and thought written throughout it, rather than actual stuff happening.
I did feel it picked up alot in the last 20% but by this time it was just too little too late.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this amazing book

adeline and cassie are step sisters but they are not close
their mother catherine swift is a famous author who is estranged from one daughter but very close to the other

she has invited them both to her latest wedding, but catherine has kept her husband to be a secret from both daughters until they arrive at the villa

and once they are all together its explosive....

this book covers a mutlitude of emotions for everyone

what a storyline it just draws you in, and what a great summer read this is going to be

I have previously enjoyed books by Sarah Morgan, but this one I found rather ponderous and predicable.
After saying that, I enjoyed the descriptions of Corfu and the unravelling of the dysfunctional relationship between mother and daughter.
Cold emotions warmed up by the warmth of beautiful Corfu saved this book in the end for me but I am afraid that I am giving it the dreaded three stars..

I really wanted to love this, and whilst I did enjoy it, it didn’t spark my interest like some of Sarah’s previous novels have. I found the plot very heavy on family drama and not quite enough romance for my liking. That’s not to say that I didn’t enjoy the story though, because I absolutely did. The descriptions of Corfu were stunning too. Overall a good Summer read but didn’t set my soul on fire.

Not the type of book that I normally read but I really enjoyed this book . Would be a great holiday read . I would recommend reading this book.

Something quite different from Sarah Morgan, although there is some romance this book focuses mainly on family love, drama, and secrets.

I highly recommend it and it's the perfect summer read!

You might think from that bright cheerful cover and the title that you are in for a light and frothy romantic read but don’t be fooled. There is romance in the book, and it is beautifully done, but there’s so much more besides.

At first you might find, like me, that you’re not really very keen on Adeline, one of the main characters. She’s a very controlled person both in her working and personal life. She doesn’t really seem to show much emotion and dislikes both her mother, Catherine, and half-sister Cassie. When you hear how Catherine sent her away as a young girl to live with her father, you begin to understand her feelings. It does seem like Catherine has shut Cassie out and focussed all her attention on Cassie. At this point you may not like Catherine very much either and completely understand why her daughters are very concerned about her getting married for a fourth time to a mystery man. Cassie, however, is someone who is immediately likeable. You really feel for her as she tries to build bridges with her half-sister, only to so often be coldly rebuffed.

What I thought was really clever about this book is that is a story within a story within a story. In other words, there are many layers to it. Obviously Sarah Morgan has written this book but Catherine is also a best-selling romantic fiction author and Cassie is an aspiring author and we hear about their work too. And Cassie’s book mirrors another part of the story, or at least, one version of it. There is so much in the book about writing and creativity and how we can create our own versions of reality. There were plot twists in the book which reflected real life and took the characters by surprise – and may well take the reader by surprise too. Catherine comments wryly at one point, “Real life wasn’t like fiction. You never could predict how people were going to react. If this was a scene in her book, she would have deleted it.”.

Sarah Morgan writes so brilliantly about relationships particularly within families and this is evident throughout this book. Cassie and Adeline had quite fixed ideas about their mother and why she was the way she was. I thought it was so interesting that they begin to bond with each other because of a common concern about their mother’s forthcoming marriage, albeit for different reasons. The darker side of relationships is explored too but I don’t want to say anything about that for fear of giving spoilers. Sarah Morgan writes so insightfully about the ups and downs of family life and I so enjoyed following this family and finding out if Catherine’s wedding was going to finally heal the rifts and bring the family together.

I was lucky enough to be reading this over a few days where the sun was shining and it was warm enough to be sitting outside with my book. This really brought the Corfu settings to life and I could imagine the sparkling waters and beautiful views from Catherine’s villa. This is definitely a book to have on your summer reading list to whisk you away to warmer climes. Sarah Morgan has written another winner here in Summer Wedding, a warm, wise and uplifting book. I predict that, like her character Catherine, she’ll be on the best-seller lists for many years to come. Summer Wedding is Sarah Morgan at her best 💙

A Summer Wedding on the Island of Corfu sounds idyllic, to me, but for Adeline, it’s a personal hell. She is virtually estranged from her mother, best-selling author Catherine Swift, and has a seriously fractured relationship with her half-sister, Cassie. Determined to try and recover her relationships with both her mother and half-sister, Adeline breaks free from her uncommitted boyfriend and flies to Corfu.
Cassie is excited to meet her mother’s new fiancé and for a chance to get to know her half-sister. Hiding an exciting change of personal, professional direction, Cassie has high hopes for her family, and is dreaming of reconciliation and a future where they are all united.
Sarah Morgan has a natural flair for creating stories and characters that capture the imagination. I always enjoy meeting the new cast of her books and love how effortlessly they come to life in my imagination. I say effortlessly because I don’t struggle to picture them in my mind, I’m pretty sure it’s not effortless for the author.
The descriptions of the island setting, the hills, and the beaches, created an image that was easy to envisage to the point that I could almost hear the waves breaking on the beach. Of course, I was imagining the food presented at each meal. Greek is a personal favourite of mine.
Anyone who has read Sarah Morgan’s books before, will not be surprised to learn that there are several twists in the story, and each one is perfectly delivered. I must admit, they weren’t huge surprises, to me, as I was already thinking ahead, but that didn’t spoil the book in any way.
Sarah Morgan captured my imagination from the first book that I read, and I will certainly be looking forward to more in the future.

Something really different from Sarah Morgan! A romance behind the family drama.

The characters were brilliant, the setting was STUNNING, and it was delightfully predictable (for the most part). Will absolutely recommend.