The Vintage Summer Wedding: The perfect uplifting escapist romantic comedy beach read for summer 2023

The Vintage Summer Wedding: The perfect uplifting escapist romantic comedy beach read for summer 2023

by JennyOliver (Author)

Synopsis

'You know you're in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book' Debbie Johnson

A Vera Wang dress, the reception at a sophisticated London venue, and a guest list that reads like a society gossip column are all the ingredients of Anna Whitehall's perfect wedding that never was...

Spending the summer uncovering hidden treasures in a vintage shop, Anna can still vividly remember both her childhood dreams; the first was that she'd become a Prima Ballerina, and dance on stage resplendent in a jewel-encrusted tutu. The second was that at her wedding she would walk down the aisle wearing a collective-gasp-from-the-congregation dress.

Years ago Anna pirouetted out of her cosy hometown village in a whirl of ambition...but when both of those fairy-tale dreams came crashing down around her ballet shoes, she and fiancee Seb find themselves back in Nettleton, their wedding and careers postponed indefinitely...

Don't they say that you can never go home again? Sometimes they don't get it right... This one summer is showing Anna that your dreams have to grow up with you. And sometimes what you think you wanted is just the opposite of what makes you happy...Don't miss this brilliant sequel to THE PARISIAN CHRISTMAS BAKE OFF

Praise for Jenny Oliver

'I thoroughly enjoyed this book it had a sprinkling of festivity, a touch of romance and a glorious amount of mouth-watering baking!' - Rea Book Review

'With gorgeous descriptions of Paris, Christmas, copious amounts of delicious baking that'll make your mouth water, and lots and lots of snow - what more could you ask for from a Christmas novel!' - Bookboodle

'The baking part of the book is incredibly well written; fans of The Great British Bake Off will not be disappointed to see all their favourites in here! This is a lovely little read that is perfect for the festive period!' - Hanging on Every Word

'What a fun Christmas story! I loved the sound of this one and it was just as scrumptious as I had hoped!' - Fabulous Book Fiend

'This is a festive read, but could equally be enjoyed at any time of the year - a lovely story to read with a huge cup of hot chocolate. And of course, a large wedge of cake.' - Books with Bunny

'...it was everything i enjoy. Oliver did a wonderful job of allowing us to immerse ourselves in the lives of the pair, she created characters that were likeable and well rounded...I couldnt find a single flaw in the book.' - 5* stars from Afternoon Bookery toThe Little Christmas Kitchen

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 356
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Carina
Published: 26 Mar 2015

ISBN 10: 0263254143
ISBN 13: 9780263254143

Media Reviews

PRAISE FOR JENNY OLIVER

'You know you're in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book' Debbie Johnson

`Brilliantly written, this is packed full of humour and there is a wonderful thread of love... A perfect holiday read.' - The Sun

`This book made me want to fly to Spain and dance on the beach with a glass of sangria in my hand. The perfect summer read.' - Sarah Morgan

'Jenny Oliver writes contemporary women's fiction which leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.' - Books with Bunny

`Intelligent, delightful and charming! The writing is exquisite.' - What's Better Than Books

`a very uplifting story full of happy endings and guaranteed to make you smile....' - Goodreads

`A perfect summer read' - This Price Is Usually Right

'A sprinkling of festivity, a touch of romance and a glorious amount of mouth-watering baking!' - Rea Book Review

'...it was everything I enjoy...I couldn't find a single flaw in the book.' - Afternoon Bookery

`Gorgeous descriptions [and] copious amounts of delicious baking that'll make your mouth water...what more could you ask for?' - Bookboodle

`I didn't want to put the book down until I had reached the very last word on the last page.' - A Spoonful of Happy Endings

Author Bio

Jenny Oliver wrote her first book on holiday when she was ten years old. Illustrated with cut-out supermodels from her sister's Vogue, it was an epic, sweeping love story not so loosely based Dynasty. Since then Jenny has gone on to get an English degree and a job in publishing that's taught her what it takes to write a novel (without the help of the supermodels).