Bella Osborne is a talented storyteller and her novels, a mix of rom-com and women’s fiction, are never banal or her plots predictable.
This is another compelling and entertaining novel that talks about friendship and romance but it’s also the story of how a woman learned to become assertive.
Ella is an interesting character: she could be defined very sweet but I would defined her a natural born victim. Her horrible boss, Wanda, is treating her like a mop, her former fiancé was a nightmare, a lot of people who’s being simply cruel.
Her path to becoming her own woman is interesting and not easy but it’s also the path to become a happy person who also find love.
It’s a story of friendship, of ordinary people finding happiness, of a very interesting cat.
I laughed at the antics of the bridezille, I loved the Ella’s seamstress skills. I rooted for her and her friends.
A compelling, entertaining, and poignant story that made me smile. It can be read as a rom-com or as the story of woman and how she became stronger and happier.
I strongly recommend it as it’s a perfect summer read.
Many thanks to Avon, Rachel's Random Resources, and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Ella is an absolute magician on a sewing machine and it is her job to alter wedding dresses at the bridal shop, imaginatively named Frills, Frocks and Fairy Tales. Mostly it's Ella dream job and she loves making brides look special for their big day however, her boss, Wanda, is something of a tyrant and takes advantage of Ella's kind nature and skillful workmanship.

Ella's calm and steady manner endears her to everyone but to be honest she is a little bit of a doormat, that is, until she finds the courage take back control of both her personal and professional life. After a devastating mix up on a blind date, Ella meets Kit and together they embark on a quest to make important changes to a worrying situation which, inadvertently, leads them both on an entirely unexpected journey of discovery.

On one of the hottest days of the year, I flew through this lovely story. It had me laughing out loud at the antics of some of the bridezillas Ella has to deal with and there is much to enjoy about Ella's personal journey, both in reinventing herself and also in finding the courage to reach for her dreams. I enjoyed watching Ella grow in confidence, her trusting relationship with her best friends is really special, and the added bonus of the handsome Kit, especially when life gets a little bit perilous for them, make this charming story such a joy to read.

Filled with life, love, laughter and friendship A Wedding at Sandy Cove is a lovely feel-good summer read.

This is a light, frothy summer read in the style that Bella Osborne does so well, following the trials and tribulations of three best friends at different stages in their love lives.

Brittany is preparing for her wedding and looking forward to settling down. . Career woman and commitment-phobe Lucy is enjoying playing the field. And seamstress Ella is nursing a broken heart after being dumped by her fiancé. All of them likable, relatable characters that you want the best for.

Filled with warmth and humor, A Wedding at Sandy Cove is a heartwarming story of friendship, second chances and new beginnings, with a generous helping of romance and a feel-good factor that left me silly-smiling.

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This was my first read of Bella Osborne. I chose it at random from the NetGalley site to expand my author horizons! That being said...this was a fun read, full of mix ups, fix ups and humor all tossed like a love salad with oil and vinegar! I laughed a lot at the many family predicaments that Ella and Kit seemed to get involved in and it was fun to see how they navigated their way out of them.
The book was filled with lots of good intentions, lots of sticky situations, lots of advice from wonderfully crazy friends…
And a happy ending! An enjoyable read!

Another gloriously sweeping romantic read from best selling author Bella Osborne. Bella has been one of my favourite authors for such a long time. Her books are so feel good and romantic and this one is no exception. It really made me smile from ear to ear. I loved it. Beautiful

I love the humour embedded within this fabulous book as well as the romance threaded throughout. It makes you laugh out loud (the hen party in particular and the bridesmaid dress fiasco!). It is the perfect wedding themed book that is a winner to read all year round.

I loved this book. It made me laugh so much. You have Ella who while on a blind date that never arrives ends up plotting with a guy called kit to stop there parents seeing each other after she thinks her dad is cheating on her mum but all is not as it seems. This book had a lot of giggles. I really enjoyed it .

A fun, lighthearted book about, friends, family, and bridal fashion. Ella sweeps us into her hectic world. We see her step out to fulfill her dreams, support her friends, and fight for her family. All while finding true love.

Loved this book! It has it all; great characters, romance, friendships, bridezillas, heart-stopping drama, and humour. It’s also a story of moving forward and taking a chance on a new future. Ella is always the bridesmaid and never the bride, and seems to be a bit of a doormat in her job doing alterations in a bridal shop. With the help of her friends, family and new boyfriend Kit, Ella is able to leave the job behind and start a new venture.

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Ella is a seamstress who is over worked and under appreciated in a local bridal salon. Her boss is the worst but Ella enjoys making bride’s feel beautiful with her alterations. Ella has a meet cute with Kit, who owns a construction company and takes care of his four year old nephew too.

Lucy is a divorce lawyer, and Ella’s friend, who finds herself involved in an interesting divorce settlement involving a missing child.

I enjoyed this story but was definitely more interested in Lucy’s story than Ella’s. No spoilers though.

This was a good light beach read. Just kissing (low steam). Lots of will they, won’t they going. Plus a cute plot line involving the parents and their crazy love lives.

3.5 stars

I received an advanced reader copy of this title from Avon Books UK and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This book was released in four parts - a lot of authors do this now so four novellas are released over time which combine to make a complete story. I was lucky enough to read all four parts in one sitting so, did not have to wait to see how the story unfolded. Unlike other books released in instalments I did not feel that this story kept repeating itself to update you on the previous tittles. I find this a problem with the books released this way so this was a refreshing change. The story revolves around Ella who is a seamstress in a wedding dress shop. Her boss is an absolute horror, she has been unlucky in love and whilst waiting for a blind date to turn up she catches her dad on a date with someone other than her mum.
When the son of her fathers date suggests she not only consider working for herself but, help him to derail the relationship between her dad and his mum a whole series of events unfold which turn Ella's life upside down.
A really enjoyable read where you are rooting for everything to turn out well for Ella.

A perfect uplifting summer read. Kit and Ella team up when they see his mum and her dad on a date, friendship turns to love and Ella finally stands up to her boss Wanda. Lucy and her mum sort out their issues and Issac and Rufus are so cute. Well written story that makes you smile.

Bella is one of my go-to authors so I could guarantee this would be a winner way before I'd even started turning the pages.

Previously released as a four part novella series, now available as a single book.

Beautifully written, with a highly enjoyable storyline centering around Ella and her best friend Lucy, focusing on friendships, family, romance and second chances.

Sandy Cove sounds gloriously idyllic, and Bella's vivid descriptions make the scenes come to life.

A Wedding at Sandy Cove is an uplifting romance read, full of drama, fun and those bridesmaid's dresses!

Many thanks to Rachel's Random Resources for my tour spot.

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Wow. Another gripping read from Bella Osborne. I loved the transformation of Ella from doormat to fully independent woman and her friendship with the girls. Her slow burn romance with Kit was sweet and just as I thought I knew where i was, the book turned into high drama and tension. Really liked Lucy and her relationship with her mum. My favourite book so far this summer.

Oh I've wanted to read a Bella Osborne book for so long but for some reason I've just never gotten around to it. I CANNOT wait to read more from her after this one.

This book had so much packed into it I just couldn't put it down. I expected like a cosy predictable romance but it totally wasn't. It was just fabulous!

I loved all the main characters, I really enjoyed the friendship between the girls and Kit was just extra 😜 The humour was outstanding.

A Wedding at Sandy Cove was a charming story from start to finish! I really enjoyed getting to know Ella, she was such a likeable character. Although I will admit at first I did want her to stand up for herself a little more. However that is easier said than done! I thought Bella Osborne did a great job of developing her character. The reader sees her gain confidence slowly but surely. Then begin to think about stepping out of her comfort zone and maybe even start achieving her dreams. Which was exactly what I was hoping for!

Kit and Ella’s first meeting wasn’t what I was expecting and I thought this was a very interesting way to introduce the two characters to each other. Kit was a little bit brooding (I quite like that) but he really did have a more sweet side to his personality that shined through the more I got to know him. I also have to mention that I really liked the additional perspective from Lucy, one of Ella’s friends. This part of the plot held a deeper and at times a little bit more of a darker aspect. I think this along with Kit’s story definitely helped to create a more rounded feel to the book.

The story moved at a lovely pace and the romance just added to an overall heartwarming feel. These parts were like being wrapped up in a hug. There was also a good combination of drama that contrasted well with the more sweeter moments. A Wedding At Sandy Cove was a wonderful story about romance, friendships and dreams coming true!

A Wedding at Sandy Cove is a sweet read about finding inner strength and belief in yourself. Ella and Kit are great main characters and I loved seeing how their friendship developed. They’d both overcome adversity in their lives and were just ready to start over when they met, each helping the other to move on with their own lives. The other characters in this story were also great fun - I especially liked Lucy and Brittany and felt they were so supportive to Ella whilst having a laugh together too. Another great read from Bella Osborne.

This is the first book by Bella Osborne that I’ve read but I don’t think it’ll be my last, the characters felt so real, the places were familiar and then scenes were so vivid that I could really picture myself inside this book as I was reading it.

I found myself really growing to both Ella and Kit, especially as you could see them getting closer but I spent the majority of the time hoping that they were wrong about their observations. I was also so hoping that they could still that their relationship had the potential to be much more than friends if they’d let it.

My favourite character had to be Isaac, what a cutie he was, and especially when it comes to Roland! I was proper chuckling along to a few scenes with him in it! The Lego scenes were really sweet and took me back to childhood memories, spending ages building models and houses and trying to find those specific pieces!

As I said I loved seeing the relationship between Ella and Kit grow but I think the growth in her confidence and self-belief was such a strong message in this book and what she achieved was incredible! And the transformations she made sounded amazing, I have a lot of respect for seamstresses and you just know that she would be working all the hours to make those Brides’ dreams come true!

A really enjoyable book that left me with a smile on my face and a desire to pick up a lot more by Bella in the future!

I have loved all of Bella Osborne’s books and wasn’t surprised that I loved this one too. There is a lot going on in this book with many characters and twists and turns which towards the end surprised me.

Just like Ella, I was a bridesmaid numerous times and never thought I would be a bride, but to work in the bridal industry must make that thought even harder. Love Ella's cat, Pirate and her friends, Lucy and Brittany who can see her flaws but want the best for her.

Easy to read and to relate to. Full of laughter and at times more serious issues. I was hoping that Kit and Ella would get together. Quirky and fun like Bella’s other books.

As we’re all gearing up for summer holiday season, the time is right for romance! In this case, I’m talking about A Wedding at Sandy Cove by Bella Osborne, a light and romantic holiday read that is chock-full of drama, laughter and – of course – oodles of brides!

I really like Ella as a character, and it was great to see her go on a real journey from not being able to stand up for herself to being a strong, determined woman who has plans and places to go.

Her relationship with Kit, which came about through a total mistake, is great to read, although – as with all my favourite romantic couples – they really need their heads banging together at a few points!

There is also an additional storyline with Ella’s friend Lucy, and I thought she was a great character – a woman who knows what she wants, but who has been affected by her early life more than she knows. When she is embroiled in the affairs of a family in breakdown, she has to face some of her fears.

As I said, lots of drama, loads of laughter and a really appealing set of characters – this is my first Bella Osborne book, but certainly not my last!