The Secret Bridesmaid

A Novel

By: Katy Birchall

Narrated by: Nathalie Buscombe

Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

Matrimony meets mayhem in a modern British rom-com about a young woman charged with pulling off the biggest aristocratic wedding of the year - and the misadventures that ensue.

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 London brides to be their right-hand woman, posing as a friend but working behind the scenes to help plan the perfect wedding and ensure their big day goes off without a hitch. When she’s hired by Lady Victoria Swann - a former model and “It Girl" of 1970’s London; now the Marchioness of Meade - for 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, Lady Victoria’s daughter, Cordelia, is an absolute diva and determined to make Sophie’s life a nightmare. It’s also a bit inconvenient that Sophie finds herself drawn to Cordelia’s posh older brother, who is absolutely off limits. But when a rival society wedding is announced for the very same day, things start to get…well, complicated.

Can Sophie pull off the biggest challenge of her career - execute a high-profile gala for 450 guests in record time, win over a reluctant bride, and catch the eye of handsome Lord Swann - all while keeping her true identity a secret, and her dignity intact?

Heartwarming and hilarious, Katy Birchall's The Secret Bridesmaid celebrates the joys (and foibles) of weddings, the nuances of female friendship, and the redeeming power of love in its many unexpected forms.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Griffin

“With a delightfully plucky heroine and laugh-out-loud hijinks, The Secret Bridesmaid gives the wedding rom-com a much-needed update: focusing on the friendships between women as much as the romance. Charming, escapist fun.” (Katharine McGee, New York Times best-selling author of American Royals)

©2021 Katy Birchall (P)2021 Macmillan Audio

Witty and realistic.

Awesome story. Would definitely see it as a movie but no parts can be changed. The story is too great.

Surprisingly great!

Fantastic narration makes this light story come to life. The characters have terrific witty banter that makes it a great audiobook. Too bad the author has to tell you what to feel vs the characters bearing as such. It’s is fun and with the read. Wish the narrator had more good books.

Love Love this story!

Very well written and performed.. loved the escape it provided! Looking forward to more from this author

Lighthearted with some hilarious moments

First book from this author for me and I was impressed. Storyline was a little predictable but, still great. Creative main character who literally made me laugh out loud a few times.

Loved it!

This was a completely random purchase for me, but I loved it. A charming and likable main character, a well-developed plot, and a deeply satisfying ending for characters you come to love. Is it a bit predictable? Maybe, but only in the way a classic rom-com is predictable. It doesn’t make it any less enjoyable when the story wraps up with a beautiful bow on it.
I will probably listen again sometime!

A Modern Day Fairy Tale!

This is one of my favorite books of all time! I loved it so much that I bought a copy to give to my daughter, who is a wedding planner herself! The narration was spot on, and really added vitality to the already enchanting story! The character development and storyline was perfectly written.

sweet and funny with some sass

The Secret Bridesmaid introduced me to a world I have never known; a place where weddings are big business and everyone requires the best of everything. And our protagonist, Sophie Breeze, makes her living from it by posing as a bridesmaid. Brides and their families hire her to act as an old friend, but to solve every little problem behind the scenes. It is a place where bridezillas rule. She is smart, committed, patient and a great listener. She is problem solver. She is wish-granter. Her job is to make their dreams come true. Unfortunately she isn't quite as good at applying her skills to her own life.

Now she has been hired to act as the bridesmaid for a stubborn, spoiled woman named Lady Cordelia. Unfortunately the bride is not happy about it and is doing everything she can to scare Sophie away. What follows is a lot of silliness, some laugh out loud moments, a bit of romance, and a fun friendship.

This was my first encounter with Ms. Birchall, but I am certain to read more.

Delightful

What a fun story. I love books that make me laugh out loud. I just finished reading this today and I’m seriously thinking about reading again right now. I will always love this story the “down to earth” and heartwarming tale will be one of my favorites.

Fun storyline!

This is just one of those fun reads that feel good. Any book with royalty is always a fun read for me. I really enjoyed this book.

Loved it!

This was such a fun story! And it was surprisingly touching too. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and highly recommend it!