Love, Lies and Wedding Cake: The perfect laugh out loud romantic comedy

By: Sue Watson

Narrated by: Katie Villa

Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's Summary

Will Faye get her happy-ever-after or will bittersweet secrets ruin the recipe for love? 

Since Faye met her gorgeous Aussie boyfriend Dan, they’ve traveled all over the world to meet in amazing, crazy, and romantic locations. They’ve eaten gateaux in a chateau, chocolate torte in a moonlit port, and even had stolen kisses in a sparkling Christmas market. Neither of them wanted to settle down… until now.  

When Dan asks Faye to marry him and to move to Australia it throws a real spanner in the works. Faye’s daughter Emma needs her here, so moving to the other side of the world - even for a hunk like Dan - simply isn’t an option. Is it?  

Faye’s been down the marriage road before and it ended up with her having Ryan Gosling fantasies while her ex-husband obsessed about the plumbing. Is that what she has to look forward to? Is she ready to end her adventure? And even if she is, how can she be sure Dan is the right man for her? 

A delicious romantic comedy about secrets, second chances and following your heart. Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Jill Mansell, and Sophie Kinsella. 

©2018 Sue Watson (P)2018 Bookouture

Critic Reviews

"This book had me in hysterics, but the storyline also made me stop and think about the choices we make in life… Absolutely brilliant. If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would, it's worthy of millions more." (The Writing Garnet, 5 stars)

"Oh my gosh you guys, this book had me literally laughing out loud during the first chapter! Before long I had tears streaming down my face, it was THAT funny." (Novel Gossip, 5 stars)  

"If you want a book to make you laugh your a*se off and cheer you up then Sue Watson needs to be top of your list!" (Best Crime Books And More)

Lead is the pits

I have never disliked a female lead in a novel ever in my life. Although the author wants you to see this individual as a feminist, the way she is so full of immaturity and constant imprinting of her feelings on other women is MADDENING. I am reconvening an injury and therefore had the time to listen to the whole book. However, if I had had anything else going on in my life...I would have quit this book. It was not good.

Not perfect, but I still found myself smiling

Hmmm, I have complicated feelings about this book. To be honest, I almost gave up a quarter of the way through. Personally, I felt that Faye, the main character, was bitter, immature, narcissistic, and incredibly selfish in the beginning. Additionally, I strongly disliked Faye’s granddaughter, Rosie, who was overly precocious and behaved in a way that no toddler would. These two characters made the first part of the story a touch stressful and unpleasant to listen to. Perhaps the fact that I hadn’t read the first installment of this series contributed to my initial lack of connection with the characters.

Nevertheless, after pushing through, the narrative did pick up halfway through, and I found myself starting to enjoy the idyllic Australian setting as well as the relationship between Faye and Dan.

I struggled to rate this novel; if you'd asked me at the start, I would’ve given this book a one-star review. However, now that I've finished this book, I believe that I'd give the book three stars; it wasn't perfect, but there were still key moments where I found myself smiling. Maybe, I will now go back and read “Love, Lies and Lemon Cake” to see how Dan and Faye's story all began.

Not Sue’s best work

Sue is a great author but she should still to thrillers. This attempt at a love story is jus about an insecure pathetic woman who flounders around. Waste of money and time

Not perfect, but I still found myself smiling

Hmmm, I have complicated feelings about this book. To be honest, I almost gave up a quarter of the way through. Personally, I felt that Faye, the main character, was bitter, immature, narcissistic, and incredibly selfish in the beginning. Additionally, I strongly disliked Faye’s granddaughter, Rosie, who was overly precocious and behaved in a way that no toddler would. These two characters made the first part of the story a touch stressful and unpleasant to read. Perhaps the fact that I hadn’t read the first instalment of this series contributed to my initial lack of connection with the characters.

Nevertheless, after pushing through, the narrative did pick up halfway through, and I found myself starting to enjoy the idyllic Australian setting as well as the relationship between Faye and Dan.

I struggled to rate this novel; if you'd asked me at the start, I would’ve given this book a one-star review. However, now that I've finished this book, I believe that I'd give the book three stars; it wasn't perfect, but there were still key moments where I found myself smiling. Maybe, I will now go back and read “Love, Lies and Lemon Cake” to see how Dan and Faye's story all began.

Enjoyed the Story

I liked the story but would never have Faith as a friend. She seems so self absorbed and self centered. Who knew the man would be the considerate one. Once again, Sue Watson made me laugh out loud, which is nice. Ms. Watson seems to be a never fail author. I rarely read female authors, but she is my exception. Good read.

Too sweet and didn't make me laugh at all

Something is missing from this book, perhaps a touch of earthiness. It was just too sweet for my taste. The narrator has a lovely voice...easy on the ear. I think the plot has too little com and too much Rom.

Cute, Romantic Comedy!

I have previously read another of this author's books, which was suspenseful. I thought this book was similar. However, this book is a romantic comedy at heart. I found myself laughing out loud at various points. if you are looking for a fun, easy read, this is a good choice.

Not bad

There is parts where it rambles and is so heavy on the foreshadowing that I found myself wanting to tell the main character to shut up. Rambling is part of her character but it gets a bit much when he inner thoughts do the same.

this is not a comedy.

Although it was a decent story line it definitely was not a comedy. The main character might have done a few funny things, but I found the story to be very emotional with a happy ending

Definitely didn't laugh out loud.

Kit was an easy listen, pleasant story. I didn't find it funny , far less "laugh out loud". But light hearted.

Review Review

Started off OK but bit mundane and not very exciting although had to keep reading to find out what happens at the end. Good narration.

A bit too sugary

Rather too smooth to have much of a reality base. A good yarn I guess as long as you don’t mind “fluffy”. Narrator very good.

Lighthearted lovely story

After listening to a thriller this was a lovely story which could have had so many endings

Sorry

Couldn’t get in to it. A book needs to grab me in the first few chapters