'Mother of the Bride' by Kate Lawson

I'd not heard of Kate Lawson before but the bright pink cover caught my attention then the write up sounded like my kind of story so I was persuaded to give the book a go..

I struggled at first to get into the storyline - it didn't grip me straight away but with a bit of perseverance and a few chapters in it did pick up.

The book is based on local radio presenter Molly - she'd broadcasting live when her daughter Jess calls with good news; "Max just asked me to marry him and I said yes!" Molly is left in complete shock but is of course pleased for Jess.

Stan at the radio station suggests a 'Wedding Countdown Special' following the wedding through to the big day..

Jess has to battle with her stepmother Marnie and Marnies sidekick Noo Jackson (the wedding planner) to have her wedding opinions heard and then there's Max who isn't showing much interest in the wedding preparations - where is his mind?

Of course it never runs smoothly - enter an ex and the gorgeous head gardener to stir things up and leave characters wondering if they're doing the right thing...?

There are plenty of different characters in the book, some you like; Molly and Nick (Mollys partner) who are worried that Jess isn't marrying the right person but try to do what's best without upsetting or falling out with Jess, to Max who I found most frustrating and uncaring character leaving me wondering why on earth Jess agreed to marry him..!

Unfortunately not the best book I've read in a while (it needs an unexpected twist) and although I wouldn't go out of my way to look for another by Kate Lawson I would give any other books by her a go - but only as a holiday read I think.