Synopsis
'Bursting with heart' Lindsey Kelk
'Filled my heart with joy' Paige Toon
Sophie Breeze is a brilliant bridesmaid. So brilliant, in fact, that she's made it her full-time job.
As a professional bridesmaid, Sophie is secretly hired by brides to be their right-hand woman, ensuring their big day goes off without a hitch. From wrangling rowdy hen dos to navigating last minute portaloo cancellations, there's no problem she can't solve.
So when she's employed by an actual Marchioness to help plan the society wedding of the year, it should be a chance for Sophie to prove just how talented she is.
Of course, it's not ideal that the bride, Cordelia, is rude, difficult and determined to make Sophie's life a nightmare. It's also a bit inconvenient when Sophie finds herself drawn to Cordelia's posh older brother, who is absolutely off limits. And when a rival society wedding is announced, things get even more complicated . . .
Can Sophie pull off the biggest challenge of her career, follow her heart and maintain her reputation - all while keeping her true identity hidden?
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Everyone is talking about The Secret Bridesmaid
'Total escapist fun!'Fabulous magazine
'An absolute treat'Katie Marsh
'Will have you laughing down the aisle'My Weekly
'Vivid and heartwarming . . . a fun, fresh romantic comedy' Holly Miller
'A unique, hilarious spin on wedding mayhem' Publishers Weekly
Publisher information
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
- ISBN: 9781529340877
- Number of pages: 384
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 30 mm
- Weight: 260g
- Languages: English
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Humorous, engaging light-hearted story
Sophie’s new career as a professional secret bridesmaid leads to her taking on the role for a real Bridezilla. She loves weddings and this would be the pe... READ MORE
Great Fun
This is a great fun, easy read that is perfect for a few hours of escapism. `Sophie works as a professional bridesmaid, helping brides ensure their big day... READ MORE
Funny, warm and feel good
The Secret Bridesmaid is a sweet and charming tale with love and friendship at its core.
Sophie Breeze is paid to be a bridesmaid - but her role is a secr... READ MORE
So very funny
Here is the brightest gem among jewels. I listened to the book while I was working when the store I am employed by was closed. I laughed so much that my si... READ MORE
feel good fun
This is a great fun feel good read. I loved it from start to finish.
Sophie is a fantastic bridesmaid, a best friend to the bride, adept at handing any une... READ MORE
Enjoyed this far more than I expected to!!
This is not really my usual sort of book, so I was surprised to enjoy it as much as I did!
Sophie Breeze is a professional bridesmaid for hire. She's not ... READ MORE
An emotionally moving, loud-out-loud book about friendship and romance
This was such a delight! I honestly didn’t know what I was expecting going in but The Secret Bridesmaid surprised me by being such a charming, heartfelt an... READ MORE
Fun and entertaining
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. A thoroughly fun and entertaining book. Hilarious in parts with a good observation of quirky events, from the sub... READ MORE
Amazing Book
I really enjoyed this book and if your looking to escape real life for a day I would recommend this book, This Book is the 1st Book that I have read by the... READ MORE
Funny and entertaining
This is probably one of the funniest and most enjoyable books I have read this year. I had such a good time reading The Secret Bridesmaid, often with tears... READ MORE
Must read
I loved this story. It was totally original, modern and the characters were well developed and believable. Sophie is a professional bridesmaid and ends up ... READ MORE
Loved it!
What a fabulous book!
Honestly, I was hooked from the start and had I not been in the midst of a week from hell at school resulting in me falling asleep wa... READ MORE
The Devil Wears Prada meets The wedding Ringer in this hilariously funny Contemporary Romance.
“My name is Sophie Breeze and I’m a professional bridesmaid.”
Sophie Breeze LOVES weddings. She even loves being a bridesmaid, she’s good at it- so much s... READ MORE
Quirky Rom Com
The Secret Bridesmaid is a cute, quirky rom com that melted my heart! The relatable protagonist, Sophie, is a professional bridesmaid - there for any bride... READ MORE
Feel good fun
This is a light and fun read. Sophie makes her living as a professional bridesmaid, one who will help you choose your dress, organise the flowers, placate ... READ MORE
Such a lovely read!
I’m normally a fan of thrillers and forgot how much I enjoy a romantic book until I picked up ‘The Secret Bridesmaid’!
I absolutely loved it, such a heartw... READ MORE
Very funny
What a lovely book. I have waitressed at many weddings and witnessed some strange behaviour from Bridal parties. Sophie, the title character, is there to... READ MORE
Entertaining Easy Going Read
The Secret Bridesmaid by Katy Birchall Pub Date 13/5/21
Sophie Breeze is a brilliant bridesmaid. So brilliant that she's made it her full-time job.
As a pr... READ MORE
Funny, charming and thoroughly enjoyable
I had no idea professional bridesmaids were even a thing so this book was a wonderful little insight into that world. I really liked the lead character Sop... READ MORE
an adorable five-star read
The Secret Bridesmaid by Katy Birchall an adorable five-star read. This will be one that will divide opinion, as lots of people wont like one of the main c... READ MORE
Funny, friendship, enjoyable
Loved the concept of the professional bridesmaid almost as much as I enjoyed the story. The relationship between Emily and Cordeila is funny and real. Don'... READ MORE
Professional Bridesmaid
Thank you NetGalley, Katy Birchall and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of The Secret Bridesmaid. This is my personal review.
Sophie Breeze has made a career... READ MORE
An entertaining, warm and humorous novel.
Always the bridesmaid and never the bride……yet!
Sophie Breeze is a professional bridesmaid, yes that is her profession. Sophie helps to make her brides big... READ MORE
Entertaining read
My thanks to NetGalley for opportunity to read Katy Birchall’s first adult novel.
A good romcom , amusing, fast paced and highly entertaining. In the ear... READ MORE
Fun and entertaining
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. A thoroughly fun and entertaining book. Hilarious in parts with a good observation of quirky events, from the sub... READ MORE
much needed escape
Sophie is a professional bridesmaid. She secretly makes sure the hen party and the wedding goes to plan. When she gets a job as Lady Cordelia bridesmaid s... READ MORE
Recommended
This is the right book for these bleak times, highly entertaining and escapism at highest level.
I had a lot of fun, enjoyed the plot and rooted for the ch... READ MORE
Light hearted happy ending read!
First the positives............I really really enjoyed the book, it’s an easy light-hearted read with likeable characters - even the one who starts off dec... READ MORE
Great funny read
This book tells the story of Sophie who is a professional bridesmaid. Rather than hire a wedding organiser people hire Sophie to help the bride get the we... READ MORE
Very funny!
This book exceeded my expectations and was a lot of fun! It's rare that a book makes me laugh out loud but this one did!
Our protagonist is a secret bride... READ MORE
I loved this fun story
As a fan of chicklit I loved this! My favourites are multi-dimensional storylines with a smattering of romance alongside strong friendships, family bonds o... READ MORE
ARC
Sophie Breeze is a brilliant bridesmaid. So brilliant, in fact, that she’s made it her full-time job. As a professional bridesmaid, Sophie is hired by Lond... READ MORE
Hilarious and heartwarming
Great book. At the start I thought it was going to be too much like the film of 27 Dresses but even though there are similarities in the beginning this bo... READ MORE
A fun story
Sometimes you just need a feel good, light read and that is exactly what this is. I read this book in one sitting and I hardly realised that I’d been sat r... READ MORE
Great fun
I loved this fun, hilarious, uplifting and light-hearted read, about a thirty something event planner who also doubles as a secret bridesmaid. When she get... READ MORE