One Day Like This: A feel good summer romance

Name: One Day Like This: A feel good summer romance
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)

Laura Briggs

Jul 2018 · Bookouture

4.0

2 reviews

Ebook

350

Pages

Eligible

About this ebook

Could you plan a wedding if you'd never been in love?

Tessa has always dreamed of her own business. And when a beautiful tumbledown house comes up for sale in the Southern town of Bellegrove, she knows it has perfect potential to be an amazing one-stop wedding shop.

Teaming up with three talented friends, they’re ready for big things. They’ve even found their first client – a sweet old lady called Bianca, who’s desperate to give her grandson a spectacular wedding. (Even though he’s equally determined to keep it simple and romantic.)

But as the big day approaches, things start to go wrong. Handsome handyman Blake Ellingham breaks the news that the building needs re-wiring and the bill for renovations is longer than a royal wedding train. And then one of her friends suddenly quits their fledgling business…

Can Tessa pull off the dream wedding? Can Blake be convinced to help? And if the electrics are broken, why are so many sparks flying between him and Tessa?

The perfect feel-good summer romance for 2018 for fans of Debbie Macomber, Jenny Hale and Debbie Johnson.

Readers love One Day Like This:

‘One Day Like This has a little bit of everything to tempt you… You know when you near the end of a story and wish it could carry on well this is exactly what I was feeling when I was reading those last few chapters… Beautiful, sweet and romantic!’ Rae Reads, 5 stars

‘Loved this book very much. It had just enough sweet romance and the storyline was great! I highly recommend!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘One Day Like This was everything I wanted it to be and then some more. I absolutely loved this gorgeous story, straight from the beginning I was hooked on the characters and the storyline… a wonderful, sweet, feel-good read that is just perfect for the summer. Get whisked away by Laura to the charming town and enjoy your stay there.’ Katie’s Book Cave, 5 stars

‘I absolutely loved this.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘A little gem of a read… I was fully invested in Tessa and the girls and backed them all the way, wanting everything to work out for them, so they could all achieve their dreams’ Zooloo’s Book Blog

‘A sweet and lighthearted read, perfect for summer!’ Read More Sleep Less

‘This is perfect chick lit.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘The story is lovely and fluently written. I loved all the characters… An entertaining feel good book for everybody who loves a good wedding and people who are not afraid to take their future in their own hands.’ B for Book Review, 5 stars

‘A perfect beach or summer read’ Goodreads reviewer

‘It certainly seems that this author knows how to write a wedding story! ... Light hearted and entertaining… tender and loving… such a lovely romantic book… An absolutely perfect summer read! Would definitely recommend!’ Stardust Book Reviews

Ratings and reviews

4.0

2 reviews

Robin Taylor (Bibliophile Puzzler)

July 17, 2018

Tessa has a job that she hates. She has a dream, a one-stop shop for wedding needs. She has a portfolio, but to get things going, she's going to need a lot more than that. For starters, she cannot afford to go into a new business venture on her own, so she needs partners. She has her friend Natalie in mind. Natalie would make the perfect wedding dress designer. Next, she is hoping to rope in wedding planner Stefan. He is not the ideal partner, but is successful in his own right, and would bring in good, solid business to the agency. Lastly, she wants Ama to join as the cake designer. Looking good so far. They now need a solid business plan and a great location. Tessa has found just that, a fixer-upper that they can just barely afford. They must higher a handyman, at the very least, to get things going in the right direction in short order. Now, once they come up with a name, they will be on their way. Contractor Blake Ellingham is more then happy to work for the new agency. After all, the building is truly special in the historic old town where it is located. Tessa is utterly breathless around Blake. The sparks between them are quite lively. She really needs Blake's help, especially since the house needs more than a few renovations, including electrical work that was unexpected. When Stefan suddenly quits, Blake is brought even deeper into the agency, much against his better judgment. The characters were warm, likable and engaging. I definitely enjoyed the natural humor that flowed through the pages. Also, the relationship between Tessa and Blake was just so sweet. The story flowed quite well and the the conclusion was enjoyable. One Day Like this was a refreshing morning read. I look forward to reading more of Laura Briggs in the future, especially since Tessa and friends will be back. Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.

Zoe O'Farrell (Zooloo's Book Diary)

July 26, 2018

I am over the moon to be able to share my review with you today on publication day!! This was a little gem of a read. Who does not want to read about women taking the plunge and setting up a business using their skills in the wedding industry. I think that some point in every girl's life they wanted to plan weddings, even if it was just their own. I know I did, but I ended up in Finance...... It is Tessa's dream to leave her job and set up her own Wedding events company, but she is too scared to do it on her own, so she lists some help from friends, Ama who makes the most amazing cakes to boot, and Natalie who designs and makes the most amazing dresses. I loved the blind faith they have in each other to make this work, and all bringing their individual skills and contacts to plan the perfect wedding for their client. Here the Wedding Belles are made. Tessa finds and buys a gorgeous house for them to all use as an office, a fixer-upper. It sounded gorgeous and I know that I would love to go there if I wanted my wedding planned. Of course, it might have helped because of Blake Ellingham being there trying to fix it up. Sparks fly with him and Tessa...... I was fully invested in Tessa and the girls and backed them all the way, wanting everything to work out for them, so they could all achieve their dreams. When their first client comes in, Bianca, you wonder if they are up to the task, especially with Bianca dream of giving her grandson the most lavish wedding, she can afford. I really do love reading wedding books, and it made a refreshing change to read behind the scenes of a wedding, the lives of the planners and not focus on the bride and her bridal party. To learn this is not the last time I will be hearing from these girls has made my day for sure!

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