Heroine was a bit too rash and jumpy to erroneous conclusions, which didn't make her sympathetic let alone endearing. The story also read like a scant first draft that could have done with some more beefing up especially emotionally throughout.

Very well written book. Really enjoyed this author, would definitely read more by this author and recommend on my book IG

I really enjoyed the family dynamics in this story. Paige and Cy have their own feelings about love and marriage so it was good to see them work together for the common good and also learn how their feelings could change too. A sweet romance full of love of all kinds.

I must firstly apologise for the amount of time it has taken me to provide a review of this book, my health was rather bad for quite some time, something that had me in hospital on numerous occasions and simply didnt leave me with the time I once had to do what I love most.

Unfortunately that does mean I have missed the archive date for many of these books, so It would feel unjust throwing any review together without being able to pay attention to each novel properly.

However, I am now back to reading as before and look forward to sharing my honest reviews as always going forward. I thank you f0r the patience and understanding throughout x

Great book about discovering the things about those close to you that you really don’t understand, and realising that they just might be right after all.

Firstly, I should like to thank NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book in any way.

This was a totally charming book with loveable characters. I liked that it was set in Eastbourne, a coastal resort town as opposed to London or a big city. I wish there were really stores like Paige's I think it is a great idea. I thought the book was full of everything from beginning to end. A wonderful story, family relationships, dealing with parental passing and so much more. This was not a typical boy meets girl. Boy falls in love with girl. They live happily ever after. There were a few humps and bumps along the journey but to find them out you will need to read this delightful book.

I gave it 4.5 stars only because the first chapter or two didn't get me right into the story. However, around the middle of chapter two it clicked with me and I couldn't put it down and finished it in one sitting.

Kellie Hailes was unknown to me prior to this book so I would recommend this to lovers of British rom-com books and you will not be disappointed.

Again thank you to NetGalley for my ARC of this charming novel.

A lovely story of weddings and a little side romance. I would love to see a sequel with Paige and Cy's wedding too.

The book made smile so much throughout but I didn't like Cy all of the time. He was very manipulative and that left me upset with the book itself.

The ending was great and I loved the book a lot but the characters did ruin it a little.

This was a really lovely story and I found the setting of a second hand wedding shop fascinating, but I also learned something new about another use for wedding dresses, which while heartbreaking, was also lovely. The development of the relationship between Paige and Cy is tentative and sweet, as they overcome the inevitable obstacles along the way. A lovely read.

Enjoyable read, with easily liked characters. Found myself flying through this book! Very enjoyable and likeable.

Kellie Hailes’ The New Beginnings Bridal Boutique is an irresistible romantic comedy that is fun, delightful and simply enchanting.

Paige Alby might own a second-hand bridal boutique, but she is also the most jaded and cynical woman in the tiny village of Alfirston. Having seen far too many brides bringing back their tear-soaked wedding dresses, Paige is of the opinion that happy endings are the stuff of fairy tales and that romance is merely a convenient excuse for florists and card companies to sell their products to the gullible. Relationships are strictly off the agenda for her and the fact that her mother has asked her to be a matron of honour at her fourth wedding has done nothing to help her change her mind or help to lower the guard which she had erected around her heart. Paige has got no reason to think that she will ever find herself falling head over heels in love – until she fate throws her in close proximity to wedding planner extraordinaire, Cy Thorpe and sparks quickly begin to fly…

Hopeless romantic Cy Thorpe has made a name for himself as a wedding planner to the rich and famous. Having dedicated his life to love and romance, Cy believes in the magic of soulmates and in finding the one, however, when he decides to take on a small private wedding on a whim, he is shocked to find himself drawn to a woman who is his complete and utter opposite in every way. Matron of Honour Paige has neither the time nor the inclination for affairs of the heart – so why can’t he stop himself from wanting to change her mind?

As the two of them find themselves getting closer and closer, Paige’s defences slowly begin to come down, but will she find the courage to take a leap of faith and a chance on her own happy ending? Or will her insecurities end up costing her everything?

Kellie Hailes’ The New Beginnings Bridal Boutique is a charming, feel-good and fun romantic treat that will brighten up your day. A terrific tale about letting go of the past, healing from old wounds and the magic of falling in love, The New Beginnings Bridal Boutique is an uplifting romantic comedy with a lovely heroine you will cheer for, a gorgeous hero and plenty of mischief, emotion, drama and hi-jinks that will keep you entertained till the very last page.

An entertaining and enjoyable contemporary romance, Kellie Hailes’ The New Beginnings Bridal Boutique is not to be missed.

This checked off everything I look for in a book. Was not disappointed. Really enjoyed this book. I will read more from this author. Must read. Bridal books are so good.

This was a brilliant read and is being featured on my blog for my quick star reviews feature, which I have created on my blog so I can catch up with all the books I have read and therefore review.
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Another wining book from Kellie Hailes.

I utterly adored the bets and banter between Paige and Cy, as they to make sure Paige's mum Diana has a great wedding to Fiancée Si, even if it is her umpteenth time down the aisle.

Although both work in a wedding related business, neither are willing to risk their own hearts and fall in love.

So their character development was lovely to see, as they come to certain realisations about everything.

A lovely quick and easy read that had me enthralled on my sunbed as I read reading poolside.

Thoroughly enjoyable and just what I needed as I read it.

Thank you to Orion Dash and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Oh I so would like to say that I loved this book by Kellie Hailes, but unfortunately this book didn't really convinced me.... the story was cute, the main character was likeable, the storyline was good but I really disliked many of the characters of this book and I found myself being bored at many times. Unfortunately I will only give this book a 3 stars out of 5! But I am still very impatient to read the next Kellie Hailes book because I usually really enjoy her books!

Actual rating: 2,5/5

Sometimes a cute, easy story is all you need, and The New Beginnings Bridal Boutique was exactly what I needed to tide me over a book hangover. This is a light, easy read that does exactly what it says on the tin.

Paige owns a second-hand bridal boutique in a small English town. She loves giving things a second life and brides a happy day, but she herself doesn't believe in love, not one bit. Enter Cy, a handsome and charismatic wedding planner who has taken on the task of planning Paige's mother fourth wedding. This is a romantic book, so you can pretty much guarantee how the story will develop and end and there were certainly no surprises there. But, as they say, joy is to be found in the journey, not the destination.

The romance itself was cute enough, especially the one between Paige's mother and her fiancé. In contrast, I wasn't all too keen on our main characters. Cy, in particular, rubbed me the wrong way with his manipulative behaviour, lying straight off the bat and engaging Paige in a bet to win a date with her. The whole thing just got worse from there, in a series of half-truths, unreasonable behaviour and incomprehensible choices coming from both of them.

Both characters have loads of emotional baggage which, if handled correctly, can be extremely interesting and add nuance to any romance. But here they both appeared to be extremely one-dimensional, both letting one traumatic incident define them entirely in their personality and life choices. Their banter was good and pretty much the only thing I enjoyed about their relationship.

Overall, a quick and easy read with some potential. It definitely was light-hearted and heartwarming but lacked enough nuance to engage me. Cute, but not the best romance I have read.

I did not finish this book unfortunately, it simply didn't hook me in. I struggled to connect with the characters and so it wasn't for me. I normally like this type of book, especially on holiday but something was off, I can't put my finger on it!

I think plenty of people would find this a charming read but it just wasn't for me..

The New Beginnings Bridal Boutique is a lovely Rom Com that had me hooked from the first page.

I enjoy a good romance and this was such a heartwarming story - I absolutely loved every second of it. I really want to eat at Cy’s Dads Burger Bar as the Burgers sounded AMAZING 🤤

All the talk of Wedding Planning and Wedding Dresses has me missing planning my own Wedding 🙈

This is the first book I have read by Kellie Hailes but I have a few others on my #TBR - I cannot wait to read them as her writing style is so nice and easy to read!

This book is just so lush to read and has been the perfect escape. I love how it’s written. It has a gorgeous cover and is filled with a mix of superb characters and a great plot.

Such a delightful, heartwarming read. A story of hope, you can't help but believe in love.

Paige runs a second hand bridal boutique, giving dresses a second chance at a happily ever after. However, she's very cynical about love. Meeting Cy, himself not in a position to make a commitment he sees love in a much more romantic way, a connection develops. Can they both take a chance for a happily ever after? I loved these two characters, and the family dynamic was just perfect, all seeing love and life in very different ways. This was a perfect escape, I couldn't help but smile.

I put off reading this book for a while because the cover illustration reminded me of a book set in a bridal store in America which I didn’t enjoy. More fool me because this book was a lovely read and I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish.
Interesting and fully-formed characters are placed within a story that held my interest. I love a good romance and I love a good wedding, so having a story feature a bridal store owner and a wedding planner was perfect reading. The plot followed the standard rivals turn into something more premise, but was written in a way that kept the story interesting and had me fully invested in the relationship between the two main characters.
A lovely read.