I’m not entirely sure why I decided to finish this book. I almost dnfd it at least twice before I got to the fifty percent mark.

WARNING: This review will contain spoilers.

I’m not entirely sure I liked any of the main characters? Ed was an ass, Maggie was a bit much, and Gwen was annoying. Maggie’s friends didn’t really have any personality? They were really just there to be her supporting cast— we only knew what was strictly necessary in order for them to be characters. Also, all of them were supposed to be in their 30s but they acted like high schoolers???

Maggie was WAYY too forgiving and naive. She forgives Ed when she CATCHES him cheating on her and he kicks her out of their apartment because he said he missed her??? And in less than a month? She just jumped back in like nothing happened— even though she was still hurt? AND HER FRIENDS SUPPORTED HER???? Like sweetie he cheated on you for A YEARRR and then kicked you out when you found out— I can understand you being blind to that but if your friend’s supported you in getting back together then they’re really not your friends in my opinion.

Maggie’s issues with Gwen were resolved overnight? Like I understand yall are adults and you can move on from things but damn at least take a minute.

The whole issue between her and Nick was kinda ridiculous? Like you got dragged away from him 17 years ago its really not that big of a deal? Also his character arc? What was that? Like he was FLIRTING with someone at her mom’s funeral but then the rest of the book he’s this gentleman who is NOT a flirt/player.

IDK this whole thing was just so weird— like all the parents and the “adults” were just introduced like we should know who they were???

Also, the writing style wasn't really my favorite. Again not entirely sure why I even finished it, except that it was short and I figured it wouldn't take long.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishers for the review. All thoughts are my own.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

One wedding dress, one love note and one secret which will change everything.

Maggie finds her Mother’s wedding dress, after she’s passed away. But she’d been told by her Mother that it was missing. Why?
Pinned to the dress is a note, and she thinks it could be from her Dad.
With her life falling apart in London, she’s decided to come back home and find out the truth about her Mother and her Dad, and end her speculations. Even if this means she’ll bump into her school crush Nick.
Will her discoveries bring about a new beginning in her life or should the past be kept where it is, in the past?

Recommend It

Maggie has been cheated on and lost her mother, she has problems with her sister, but there is an old love, Nick, who helps her translate love letters from French, which she believes are from her father. She does not know him. So they are both looking for what happened to her parents relationship. Maggie is also at the discovery of her life. Who is who in her family and relationship. What does really matter in the life?

A lot of revelations happened and I was really shocked how Maggie couldn’t know them. But I like her innocence. I also enjoy the French I learned in school.

I got the copy of the book from nettgaley.com and a special thank to Orion Dash publishers.

Although a lovely book I felt it was a bit rushed.. all in all an easy quick read by Kate perfect for a sunny day beach read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Orion Dash for the eARC to read and review.

Thirty-two year Maggie’s alcoholic mother has died, she is asked to take a break from her job and then she comes home to find her long term partner naked with his colleague.

She leaves London and goes to stay in her mother’s house, trying to figure out her life.

She finds a whole lot of love letters written in French and sewn into her mother’s wedding dress.

Maggie and her childhood crush Nick try to find the father that went missing when her mother was pregnant with her.

Maggie ends up finding out who really cares for her, why her mother was as disconnected as she was and the family she never knew existed.

This story moves quickly and is an easy read. I really enjoyed it! 📚🏠

I loved this book. , I was not sure I could ever like either of the two characters or see them together. Then I got sucked in. The character development was fantastic and the between the two main characters was amazing. I could not put this book down.. I cannot wait for the next book!

I feel this book was quite rushed. We never really learn why the mum acts the way she did. I feel the story could have more developed. Thank you Netalley for a ARC in exchange for a review.

A tale that will leave you with a smile on your face. I loved that the characters felt very real and relatable. There was plenty of twists and turns to keep you invested and the ending was satisfying.

"Stop vomiting cliches at me and tell me what the hell is going on." -From The Love Note, but also could be my thoughts on the book if you add an explamation point. How does this not have one by the way?

2 star for me, maybe 3 for someone else

Warnings not covered in blurb: Cheating

This book wasn't for me. I need to be able to believe characters would act the way they do in order to get into the story; and that was very early on not the case. We flip from funeral, work, to walking in on her busy boyfriend quite quickly (so early that I don't think that it is a spoiler)- and in each scene the chacters act more ridiculous. Over my dead body am I going to sit down and have tea with a man who just did that to me. What woman would? After 13 years together too? Jump to the friends house. WTF? What is happening here? I can tell myself I'm still into the plot for the "mystery" note on the dress, but it feels like it's a bit forced. Scenes end and start very jarringly, while I like a little setting and time spent in them to get comfortable. Most plot progression happened with diaologue, either with someone else or internal.


Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Upon the death of her alcoholic mother, Maggie discovers the wedding dress that her Mum had said was missing. The wedding dress that Maggie had asked for to wear to her own wedding. Pinned to the dress is a love note. Having no idea who her father is Maggie assumes the note must be from him.

Now, as the rest of her life seems to be in free fall. She is determined to head back to her hometown and find the man she believes to be her Dad.

This is a wonderful story. With intrigue and romance.

First off, Thank you so much for letting me review this wonderful book! I absolutely adored this book! I enjoyed the characters and the story! The story flowed great and had me reading and finishing the book in no time! I highly recommend this book! Stunning, a page-turner which stays long in the memory! Look forward to seeing what the final cover will look like.

Maggie's life appears to be in freefall and a wedding dress with a romantic note in French on it. She focusses on finding out who her real dad is through these notes. Its sweet, special and very relatable with the various events that occur throughout this book. This has all the best ingredients for a perfect romance novel. Loved it.