There’s one teeny problem. It’s nothing, really. No need to panic! It’s just that Barry has yet to propose. Says he’s not ready! He can be a bit of a kill joy that way. It’s time to face the harsh reality – she is a bride without a groom.
Truth be told, Barry’s had enough. There’s only so much wedding talk that one man can take. Discovering the credit card statement is the final straw. Now he’s leaving for a conference in Bangkok and frankly, he’s looking forward to the peace and quiet. He says he needs time to think about their relationship. As the Tiger beer flows and the tie loosens, his colleague Shelley is providing more than a shoulder for him to cry on. Maybe Shelley is right. Maybe Rebecca only wants the big day.
Back in Dublin, Rebecca worries. Maybe she has pushed Barry too far this time. Best mates Pam and Emer are on hand for counseling and cocktails. With the help of family, friends and a well stocked drinks cabinet, Rebecca puts her cunning plan together. Operation ‘Win Back Barry’ is in full swing. She needs to convince Barry that she’s not crazy – just crazy about him. But wait… who is the mysterious woman that is so keen to talk to her, and what is it that Barry needs to get off his chest?
Thank you to Amy Lynch for sending a copy of this book to me for review.
I wasn't supposed to finish this book quite as quickly as I did! This was another of my books that I was reading when I didn't have my paperback with me or for when it’s quite in work (sshhhh) and to my amazement I got it finished in 2 days, it’s not even a book that’s particularly short either! It is one of those books that once you start you can’t stop and you don’t realise how much you actually read in one sitting, hours flew by whilst reading this book!
I loved the whole concept and idea of this book, it takes the word 'Bridezilla' to a whole new level! Every woman has probably thought about her perfect wedding day and has a good idea of what they want, they are just hoping and waiting for the special somebody in their lives to pop the question to make it all a reality. Well what happens if they haven't popped the question yet (and have made no impression that they will), but you have already booked a honeymoon, chosen your wedding dress and spoken to the vicar? Hard to imagine yes? Well read Bride without a Groom and you will get a pretty good idea of what would happen!
At first I disliked Rebecca, she was so self-centered, vain and arrogant, and although this never really goes away (and it annoys me right the way through), I did start to soften to it and laugh at her selfish moments and outbursts and started to warm to her a little, this helps as you see more of her as the book goes on. I actually found that although I didn't 100% like her I was rooting for her, I wanted her to have her special day but I also wanted her to find out the truth about what Barry had done and make up her own mind about what to do about it.
Barry however, I wasn't really sure of, he seemed as though he loved Rebecca but the moment they had an argument and somebody else showed an interest in him he pretty much forgot about her and the meaning of a relationship, he also let himself get pushed around by Rebecca when I would of liked him to stand up for himself a little bit more and tell her no when she was asking for ridiculous and overpriced things! Aside from that though he did seem like a lovely guy that really did care for Rebecca and wanted to make her happy.
I loved how Amy has written this book, it felt as though Rebecca was talking to us like she would be talking to a diary or just chatting to a friend, this made the book so easy to just fly through, this and Amy’s brilliant writing style. She makes you laugh out loud throughout the whole book.
I liked that a few of the chapters were written from Barry’s point of view, this meant that we could see his view on things rather than seeing everything through Rebecca’s story. Especially when Barry is away on his business trip, it is good to be able to join him for parts of it that even Rebecca doesn't see. We got to hear all of the important things through both characters and I think this made it easier to be able to like or dislike Barry, as well as follow both character’s story.
Despite finding the lead character annoying I loved her and really enjoyed this book. It is one of those books you can pick up after a long day or when you’re feeling a bit sad and it will cheer you up straight away. But be warned, you need to have time on your hands as you won’t be able to put it down! I didn't realise until after I finished the book that there is going to be a sequel to this book, continuing Rebecca’s love life, I am so excited about that!
Amy Lynch is a brilliant writer, she reminds me of some of the bestselling author’s out there with her witty and addictive writing style, I can definitely see a big future from her!
Despite finding the lead character annoying I loved her and really enjoyed this book. It is one of those books you can pick up after a long day or when you’re feeling a bit sad and it will cheer you up straight away. But be warned, you need to have time on your hands as you won’t be able to put it down! I didn't realise until after I finished the book that there is going to be a sequel to this book, continuing Rebecca’s love life, I am so excited about that!
Amy Lynch is a brilliant writer, she reminds me of some of the bestselling author’s out there with her witty and addictive writing style, I can definitely see a big future from her!
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