I could not resist this new standalone novel in the new Return To Cornwall series by Laura Briggs. Wedding Vows and Cornish Ribbons has all the ingredients of its predecessors in the Wedding in Cornwall series.. You can read my review of Return to Cornwall here.
Event planner Julianne Rose is on the verge of making her
dreams of ‘rescuing’ weddings in need of help a reality. She and business
partner Kitty have finally finished transforming the dilapidated barn into a
chic event space, and they even have a new client eager to use it—a quirky,
charming space organization guru named Deirdre who seems capable of organizing
everything but her own special day. As if that wasn’t enough, a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity soon presents itself through the who’s who of
their sleepy little Cornish village: the chance to step into the event planning
void for a posh bride in desperate need of an emergency salvage for her wedding
plans. A wedding that could establish Julianne and Kitty as two of Cornwall’s
best event planners if all goes well.
But an event that big doesn’t come without a catch. To
persuade the posh clients to commit to them, Julianne and Kitty must first
impress them with the ceremony for their current bride-to-be—a task that seemed
easy, but proves complicated when stories emerge involving a history of broken
engagements, cold feet, and commitment phobia on the part of Deirdre, who soon
begins to exhibit possible symptoms of nervousness regarding her big day. Faced
with a real case of runaway bride—and with their future reputation at stake—
they must attempt to the impossible task of holding together a wedding fraying
at its seams, and Julianne finds herself seemingly facing a choice between
what’s best for Save the Date’s survival and what’s best for her client’s
happiness, regardless of the cost.
Are Julianne’s worst fears about to be realized, with
Deirdre gearing up for yet another run from the church altar? Can she persuade
the posh but sympathetic bride Alexi to take a risk on Save the Date regardless
of it? And will Julianne and the handsome-but-equally-busy Matt find time to
smolder anything in their marriage besides leftover chicken pie? Readers will
learn these answers and more in the funny and heartfelt sequel to the first
full-length titular novel Return to Cornwall .
My Thoughts
This standalone novel shows Laura Briggs' deft touch to steer a range of characters through a storyline which keeps you guessing up to the end. The familiar characters are there but they certainly have not been standing still. You get to discover what happens next with Julianne and Matt's relationship. There is a lot of humour in the domestic scenes behind their married life and their children raise a smile. There is a real feeling that there is a lot more to come at the end of the story for all the characters we have met and some changes due.
Deidre is a complex character. I never quite knew what she was going to come up with next. I certainly felt as if we planned each step of her wedding along with Julianne and I really enjoyed escaping into wedding cake flavours and floral bouquets! I also liked how the stunning Cornish scenery was woven into the story. through the gardens and countryside and the beautiful night skies. This is a satisfying visit back to Cornwall and I hope it won't be the last.
In short: Will she, won't she?
About the Author
Laura Briggs is the author of several feel-good romance
reads, including the Top 100 Amazon UK seller 'A Wedding in Cornwall'. She has
a fondness for vintage style dresses (especially ones with polka dots), and
reads everything from Jane Austen to modern day mysteries. When she's not
writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to church,
caring for her pets, gardening, and seeing the occasional movie or play.
Book links Amazon UK
Thanks to Laura Briggs and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources
for a copy of the book and a place on the event.
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