Book Synopsis:
Audrey is marrying Josh; steady, dependable Josh, the love of her life. They share a flat and a bank account, and it’s the only relationship that Audrey’s ever had that feels like something she can put her trust in. But romance should be full of fireworks, and as the big day approaches, Audrey’s found herself wondering if Josh really is ‘the one’.
So, when Josh’s sister Miranda arrives at their rehearsal dinner with Fred – Audrey’s ‘What If?’ guy, the man she met six years ago and had one amazing day with but never saw again – Audrey can’t help but see it as a sign.
Surely Fred’s appearance the night before Audrey is due to get married can’t be a coincidence. And when everything that could go wrong with the wedding starts to go wrong, Audrey has to wonder: could fate be trying to stop her from making a huge mistake?
My Review:
I’m a big fan of this author so I was very excited to be invited onto the blog tour for this her latest book. I absolutely loved this absorbing, sweet and feel good read.
Firstly I really felt for Audrey as I remember the stress of my wedding day plans and how hard it was to manage everyone’s expectations. That’s not to say I didn’t have a giggle at some of the mishaps that happen or the snide comments from her in-laws, as it’s always funnier when it’s not happening to you. I think these little details helped make the story seem more realistic and I felt more invested in the story wanting to keep reading to find out what happens.
The story is told in three timelines, the day before the wedding, four years before the wedding when she met Josh her husband to be and six years before the wedding when she met Fred the one who got away. The timelines are told in alternate chapters with each one clearly headed so the reader can’t get confused. I found it very interesting to see how each couple started and to note how different the two meetings were. I definitely has my favourite pairing though and enjoyed watching everything develop as the book went on.
Overall I loved this book and think it’s actually my new favourite from her. The story goes along at a great pace and there always seemed to be something happening to keep my interest. There were some great plot twists that kept me guessing and the ending was very surprising and not at all how I expected it to end which I always love.
Huge thanks to Jenny Platt for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Hodder for my copy of this book. If you’re looking for a feel good, absorbing and romantic read I thoroughly recommend this one.
About The Author:
Sophie Cousens started her career in television, where she produced, among other things, The Graham Norton Show, Big Brother, Ant and Dec and Russell Howard’s Good News. Working in TV taught her three things;
1 – Wearing a lanyard makes you look as though you know what you are doing.
2 -The best phrase you can contribute in meetings is “let’s action that!”If you say it often enough, hopefully someone else will do your work for you.
3 – If in doubt, find someone wearing a lanyard – they’ll know what to do.
Sophie currently lives in Jersey where she now writes full time. She lives with her husband Tim and has two small children who keep her occupied with important questions such as ‘but did Cinderella have a toothbrush?’ and ‘do giraffe’s know they have really long necks?’ She yearns for a time when she will be able to add a miniature dachshund to the party.
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