Wow! Where to start? I loved this from start to finish. What a way to start a book! Three strangers waking up in a strange hotel and all due to get married or be in a wedding on the same date. I loved how they instantly bonded and set about searching for how they came to be with each other.

Each lady had a different story and they were easy to identify with. I have to say I was a bit annoyed with their parents (may be except Lulu’s dad who supported her). Beth has a mum who set her happiness and public face above what her daughter wanted and Koo’s dad was only interested in what the family looked like to the public and only saw the bad in people. The support they found in each other they should have gotten from their nearest and dearest. However it helped bond them all and the different ages made them into a new patchwork family.
I really loved that Beth wasn’t phased by the celebrity status of Koo and her money and I found what she and Lulu organised for her in the budget one day trip to Florence very sweet and touching and Koo got so much more from it than if more money had been thrown at it. I would of really loved to have seen more of Judd he seemed like a great guy and I loved how Koo describes him and how he loves and supports her - when he turned and walked out of their wedding after she whispers in his ear for them to leave was great, how many other grooms would walk away from their wedding with no questions asked?
I can’t wait for the next instalment to see if we get to see more of these three couples or meet new ones.

Slightly unusual story of 3 strangers ending up together. It's an entertaining, funny and witty book. Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy

This is a delightful, heartwarming story about friendship. It is funny, entertaining and is set in beautiful places I’d love to visit! It would make a great holiday read. I can certainly empathise with the hens when they wake up with no idea of what happened the night before! I’m really pleased to see that this is the start of a new series!

I really enjoyed this book! It’s the story of three very different women, Beth, Koo and Lulu, who are all facing life-changing decisions. Beth and Koo are brides-to-be on their hen nights, and Lulu is the Maid of Honour on her cousin’s hen night. The girls wake up in a hotel room in Bath the next day, and have to piece together the events of the night before. They make a spur of the moment decision to stay in a lovely cottage in the lakes, while they try to figure out the choices that they need to make. I really like the characters in this story, they are very well drawn, and the situations that each one faces really captured my interest. I found something to like in each character, as well as things I didn’t like so much, which made them all the more real for me. The story is well thought out, well written, and very descriptive, and is full of humour, love, romance and heartache. A very enjoyable story, that once started, I couldn’t put down!

I received a free copy of, Summer Dreams at the Lakeside Cottage, by Erin Green, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Koo, Beth, and Lulu find themselves in bed together the day after their hen parties. The book started out well, til one girl was sleeping with another mans girl, who is actually engaged to be married. Ridiculous at this day and age.

Three women are brought together when they each escape their own nightmare hen parties. They find themselves in the same house, wearing each others hen party attait with no clue how they came to meet, how they got where they are or what has happened. But together they help each other discover what they really want out of life, and who they really are.

We meet Koo, Lulu, and Beth, who escaped their own hen-do nightmare only to wake up together in a strange hotel room. They wear each others hen night attire and haven't got a clue when and how they ended up together. The three women, coming from different backgrounds and each dealing with their own wedding dilemma, bond piecing together last night events. Not wanting to return to their own hen party's, the three decide to create their perfect hen-do and escape to a beautiful Lake District cottage. There a week full of rollercoaster emotions, soul-searching, surprise visitors, mini trips, and exploring new-found friendships leads them to their decisions.

This was my first read by Erin Green, and I am 100% sure it won't be the last. The plot is enjoyable, and flows well, despite being told from the point of view of each of the three main characters. Her characters are dealing with their own insecurities, and their struggles and problems are explored really well.

'Summer Dreams at the Lakeside Cottage' is a perfect story full of hope, self-discovery, love and friendship.

Thank you @netgalley, @headlinebooks and @erin_green_author for the advanced copy.

"Summer Dreams at the Lakeside Cottage" by Erin Green is a heart-warming tale of friendship, self-discovery, and the power of taking chances. Beth, Koo, and Lulu find themselves in an unexpected situation, which leads them on a journey of surprises and soul-searching.

Green skilfully explores the complexities of love and relationships as the three women question their impending marriages. Each character faces unique challenges and doubts, and their decision to escape to the picturesque Lake District allows them the space to reflect and find support in their newfound bond.

The story unfolds with a perfect blend of humour, emotion, and scenic descriptions, immersing readers in the idyllic setting and the characters' personal journeys. Green captures the essence of friendship, showing how genuine connections and shared experiences can empower individuals to make life-altering choices.

"Summer Dreams at the Lakeside Cottage" is a delightful summer read that will leave readers inspired to pursue their own dreams and cherish the relationships that shape their lives.

A really funny but emotional rollercoaster of a book. Three complete strangers become best friends with only hen parties in common. Very weird but very wonderful. It packs a lot in to a short timeframe so it is quite pacy but lovable for all that. A good read, best washed down with a glass of prosecco