It's the wedding day of Finn and Gemma.

Only one of them has turned up at the church.

Gemma knows that she and Finn are perfect together so can't believe those around her saying that he's jilted her. She's adamant that something's happened to him, even if her family, friends and even the police disagree. She's told that if a missing adult wants to be found, they will be within a week. For the next six days, Gemma frantically searches for him, until even she finds herself doubting her memories of their relationship.

This book is brilliantly plotted, weaving the six days narrative with the preceding seven years, showing the progression of their dynamic and the strength of their feelings in a deeply compelling way. The writing style is beautifully evocative building complex and endearing characters. It's a romance that recognises the foibles of humanity but revels in how these connect us with others and bind us together. Atkins has a profound understanding of people.

Whilst I loved much of what this story entailed, I periodically found myself taken out of the narrative as I became frustrated with Gemma's actions. Everything she does is logical, or at least understandable, however, the fact she is a journalist (and works in such a way) is emphasised regularly but without the expected outcome. It takes her too long to make connections that the reader makes easily.

The novel opens on Finn and Gemma’s wedding day with Gemma getting ready and her feeling so happy to be marrying the love of her life. But when she arrives at the wedding venue Finn’s nowhere to be seen. Gemma can’t believe he just stood her up and dashes to his apartment where she comes to the devastating conclusion that his apartment is completely empty! Still she doesn’t want to believe he simply left her without a word, there must be an explanation.

Gemma turns to the police but he wouldn’t be the first groom to get cold feet. They tell her most of the missing persons return of their own volition in 6 days, hence the title of the novel but will Finn return in 6 days or not? Gemma isn’t the type to sit there waiting until the police really spring into action and consider it a disturbing disappearance so she does everything in her power to find him even if this means it’s almost a single woman’s search as the people around her want her to accept the situation and go forward.

I admired Gemma for believing so hard in them and not giving up even though I had moments too that I wasn’t sure about Finn. Through flashbacks I learned how they met, I witnessed the progression of their relationship and I felt Finn’s love for Gemma and yet I had a few moments of doubt too. One of Finn’s flaws in the past didn’t speak in his favour and there were hints here and there that they’d had an argument of sorts, something they’d disagreed on, so maybe that was enough for Finn to change his mind?

I’m not going to say how this will end but day 5 and 6 had my heart pounding! By then I knew where Finn was – even if Gemma still didn’t – but it didn’t take away any of the suspense. Even so, there were still loose ends and I still couldn’t see how exactly it all fit together and how it could all be explained but the author made a very plausible story out of it.

Six Days is a beautifully told emotive novel that you’ll not get through untouched. This novel has mystery, love and anguish and if you’re ready for it, I recommend you let her pull at your heart strings too!

Great read and didn't want to put it down. Although this set over six days it does go back and forth in time but it needs to do so. Don't be put off by that as it is needed to bring the whole story together. 5 stars, enjoy.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this e ARC

Honestly, I did not enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. The premise seemed so interesting but there was something missing in the delivery. It took me weeks to actually finish it because I felt the story dragged on for way too long and nothing really captivating was happening.

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This book is so heart-wrenching and so emotional that I had to have tissues on hand. I became so invested in what had happened that I ended up reading into the early hours! ⁣
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Gemma was such a strong character who refused to give up on Finn. At times your heart just broke for her, especially when things came to light. Through flashbacks we get to learn more about Finn and honestly I had no idea if he had done a runner or had just disappeared. ⁣
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This is my second Dani Atkins book and I just love her writing so much. She just has this amazing way of storytelling that just has you completely captivated and hooked. I really do recommend picking this one up!

It wasn’t the most gripping and heartbreaking romance book as promised.
I had a hard time deciding how many stars to give this book because there were so many things that were amazing about this book. There were times when I thought wow, this will be a five-star book. But unfortunately it didn’t really maintain that entertaining vibe it had in the beginning chapters.
The writing at first felt little like a trying-hard-to-be-a-good-book sort of thing, but couple pages later I was actually delighted, for the writing became what got me through the book.
The plot itself was really slow, the cliffhangers at the ends of chapters were there, but they weren’t really doing their job keeping me on my toes. Also it was weirdly structured - the uncovering of what actually happened I mean. The parts that were trying to fill the plot holes came unexpectedly and in weird parts of chapters where they didn’t really fit.
When it came to the characters…well, I didn’t really like them. I liked that I went through stages of loving and hating Finn, but in the end, I had no connection to the characters or their relationship. That’s mainly why it took me so long to finish this book. I loved what they had going on with the messing-up-Gemma’s-name thing, but there were parts, even in their relationship where I felt like he was a giant walking red flag and that she had very little brain cells.
Overall, it was an interesting and certainly entertaining book with an ending that is fairly expected and two MC’s who do not give up on each other.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me an eARC in an exchange for an honest review.

Dani is a new author to me, but wow, I certainly wasn't expecting that ! What a great read, didn't want to put it down
Can't wait to read another of her books if this was anything to go by

Read this on a sun lounger and was an ideal holiday read - made me smile, made me cry and so wanted it to not be what it seemed when he didn't turn up at the wedding. The book took you on a journey and showed that people do change but we are often judged by our past actions.

Oh my heart! I almost couldn’t stand it toward the end, almost shouting at Gemma to move faster and Finn to stay awake. What a rollercoaster of emotions throughout this book, I have to say I swayed both toward him being kidnapped/running to an accident, I even considered if he was leading some sort of double life. Then as more things clicked into place and people began to believe Gemma who never gave up hope that wouldn’t leave her I just couldn’t read fast enough. What an amazing book, and as usual with Dani Atkins books they will stay with me for a long long time.

Gemma was left jilted at the altar by the love of her life Finn. Gemma is determined to find him and get answers. The story moves between the present and the timeline of their relationship. You are able to gain an insight to both of the characters and find answers to how this has happened. I was totally invested in the characters and the book is so well written.

Six Days
This is the second of Dani Atkins books that I’ve read and this one sounded particularly intriguing when I read the blurb. Gemma is all ready to marry the love of her life - so when she turns up at the church to find Finn isn’t there everyone assumes she has been jilted. Gemma’s friends and family rally around her to help her see sense, that maybe Finn just doesn’t want to marry her. Gemma is adamant that Finn loves her and he wouldn’t let her down…the trouble is he’s done it before.
I really liked Gemma, her puzzlement at Finn’s disappearance and her desperation to find him and convince him to come back. I found the story funny, fast paced and generally enjoyable. A great romantic comedy with a mysterious twist.

I thought 'This Love' was hard to beat but Dani Atkins has surpassed it this time. A hugely romantic, emotional read that just grabbed at my heart and didn't let go. Would Finn really abandon Gemma on their wedding day? While everyone else tutted about the rat who had jilted her, Gemma refused to believe it. He loved her, didn't he? He couldn't just pack up and disappear without even a sorry. Dani Atkins knows exactly how to pour emotion onto the page. So many questions, but when the answers come, they had me in floods of tears. Dani Atkins is my new favourite author!

Gemma and Finns story was unforgettable! It was a rollercoaster of a story set over six days following the wedding that never was . No spoilers but this book was special!
So many twists and turns to the story and a brilliant story
I would highly recommend this story
Thank you to Aria, Head of Zeus and Netgalley for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review

A love story between Gemma and Finn that goes disastrously wrong when Gemma arrives at the church for her perfect wedding day but Finn is a no show.
This book is divided with the six days following Finns disappearance and past events from when they met.
Gemma is convinced something has happened to Finn as their love is so strong but her dad and best friend suggest that she has been jilted and to let Finn go. Gemma shows determination in this intense story and her belief in their love is unwavering even when there are signs that Finn really has done a runner. Gemma listens only to her conscience and will stop at nothing until she finds the answers she is seeking.
Six Days is another great book from Dan Atkins with an exciting plot that held my attention. My thanks to Net Galley and to the publishers Head of Zeus for the digital advanced readers copy.

Gemma and Finn are soulmates but on their wedding day he doesn’t arrive at the church.

Over the next six days Gemma frantically searches for Finn despite her loved ones believing she has been jilted.

I really enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend it.

I read the premise of this book and was excited to pick It up. It started off strong however I felt it lulled in the middle and I got bored, very strong ending though.

A cute but predictable read, if you are in the mood for it this one will be for you.

An interesting and quite different story. In the bigger picture I very much liked it.
But I have to be honest - there were several times where I found the story long and drawnout... and I struggled to keep reading. But I am glad I did!

This book is in the Romance and Women's Fiction category and as it should be as it genuinely is one of the most romantic book's I've read for a while. It's also completely heartbreaking in places. You will absolutely need tissues for the last 4 or 5 chapters!

Gemma's parents reminded me of my own at times which brought a tear and a smile to my face.

There's not much more to say aside from the fact I absolutely loved this book!

This was my first Dani Atkins book and it did not disappoint. I don’t know why but going into this book, I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did!

I loved the story and thought it was so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time! Some parts were actually really funny and I was very invested in the story.

It’s engaging from the start and I couldn’t wait to find out more about Gemma and Finn’s relationship and the dynamics between them.

I highly recommend you read it!!

Dani Atkins has done it again.
Gemma has been left standing at the alter so to speak. Her husband to be had not been seen since he left his bucks party early the night before. Everyone thought Finn had done a runner but Gemma couldn’t believe it.
Told in alternative chapters of the present day, alternating over time since they met seven years previously.
Their story is slowly revealed and I must admit, I really didn’t have a liking for Finn for the majority of the novel. But I put my trust in the author and just went on the journey.
I find Dani’s books very formulatic but that doesn’t bother me as I always enjoy her stories and know I’m going to get my emotions going.
Pure escapism, not high brow but sometimes this is exactly what is needed.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy to read.