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A Wedding in the Sun

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I do love a road trip, and a Leonie Mack written road trip across Europe filled with travel mishaps is immensely enjoyable.

Especially when it two people who are both travelling to the same wedding, and neither of them wishes to be there that much.

For it;s the wedding of Ben to Monica. Ben is Jo's ex husband and Monica is Adrian's ex-wife,,, and its Jo and Adrian who find themselves what is a seemingly impossible journey to Zaragoza in Spain in time for the wedding.

Anything that can go wrong, does go wrong, in a wonderful comedy of errors, while they both grow closer, despite their bizarre connection.

Filled with great travel descriptions, some fabulous people met along the way and a whole lot more this is another fabulous book from Leonie Mack.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

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Absolutely loved this book. Humour, sarcasm, innocence and all around great read with interesting characters. The scenery was stunning. Lonnie had me howling.

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I really liked "A Wedding in the Sun" by Leonie Mack. I love a good rom-com and this one was definitely unique. So. Much. Drama. Or, maybe drama isn't the right word? Mishaps and adventures might be more accurate. Plus, the main love interests aren't your typical enemies to lovers. They're the exes of a couple that end up having to travel together to the wedding. I found myself laughing out loud multiple times as they travelled together to the destination wedding. The adventures didn't end once they arrived at the hotel. I'd write more but I don't want to spoil the final third or so of the story. I found the characters lovable but frustrating at times. I appreciated that the romance wasn't too spicy on the page. In conclusion, I enjoyed this and would recommend it.

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I recently read the book A Wedding in the Sun by Leonie Mack and found it to be a charming and delightful romance novel. The story follows Jo Watters as she reluctantly heads to Spain for her ex-husband's wedding to his perfect fiancée, Monica. But things take an unexpected turn when Jo finds herself on the same plane as Monica's ex-husband, Adrián, and the two are forced to team up when bad weather causes their flight to be diverted.

The characters in the book are well-drawn and likable, and I enjoyed the dynamic between Jo and Adrián as they bickered and bantered their way through their disastrous trip. The author does a great job of building tension and chemistry between the two characters, making their eventual romance feel both satisfying and believable.

What sets this book apart, however, is its setting. The descriptions of Spain and the Pyrenees are vivid and engaging, and I found myself completely immersed in Jo and Adrián's adventure. The book also touches on some deeper themes, such as the importance of letting go of the past and being open to new experiences and relationships.

Overall, I would highly recommend A Wedding in the Sun to anyone looking for a fun and engaging romance novel with a unique setting. The book is well-written and entertaining, and the characters are fully-realized and relatable. Whether you're a fan of travel romances or simply looking for a feel-good read, this book is sure to satisfy.

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A Wedding in the Sun is a sweet, enemies-to-lovers, hilarious Rom-Com.

The story is messy, funny, and full of extreme happening to two exes who are attending the wedding of their two other exes. Adrian and Monica have no interest in going to the wedding, but when they find themselves on the same flight to Zaragoza, it's the start of a chaotic road trip they will never forget.

The book features a perfect road trip gone wrong with two people who initially hate each other but slowly warm up to each other. Overall, it is a decent read perfect for the summer -The "enemies-to-lovers" trope felt believable, bringing the ideal tension for the only one-room scene. In a road trip book, this was a must.

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for the eARC.

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A Wedding in the Sun is an interesting winding journey of two exes making their way to the wedding of the ex partners to each other. Talk about a Wife Swap! While some of the situations the main characters got into seemed a bit unrwalistic, the story and development of the characters was wonderful to read. I would recommend this book to any enemies to lovers romance reader!

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I really enjoyed this book by Leonie Mack.. It was funny and entertaining while delivering a disastrous and complicated plot. Jo and Adrian are trying to get to the wedding of their exes (to each other) and their kids (with their respective other parent) but literally nothing goes as planned, often in the funniest way. The result is an unlikely and tentative partnership. There is good banter, dry wit and passionate moments that fade to black and anxiety inducing moments as well as heartwarming ones. All of this while making our way through beautifully described places throughout France and Spain

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Her ex's wedding is not a small thing. A destination wedding, lasting all week, while her kids are expected to care for the stepson. She is not at all thrilled to be going, but agrees, to help their new blended family.

Then she ends up in the same place as the new bride's husband, and if things couldn't be worse, they land in the wrong place. There is just one room available, and everything that they are married.

She hates him at first, but the more they are pushed together, the more she notices just how good-looking he is and how good they get along...

A truly unlikely pair that find themselves in the middle of misfortune. It's a lovely story, that pulls at your heartstrings with a gorgeous setting.

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This was such a delightful rom-com, with a beautiful setting. I really enjoyed the humor. Thank you NetGalley.

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Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a wonderfully sweet, charming, and hilarious rom-com, truly the perfect summer getaway that will warm your heart and leave you smiling from ear to ear!! Get ready to be whisked away on an unforgettable journey with this authentic, fascinating and emotionally gripping tale. Watch as enemies evolve into lovers in a captivating slow-burn travel romance set against the break taking landscapes of France and Spain. Filled with adventure, humor, love, tension, and heartache, this story boasts richly developed characters with genuine depth and palpable chemistry. With a dual point of view narrative, prepare to be fully immersed in every captivating moment! I absolutely adored this delightful road trip that took unexpected turns, brimming with sunshine, romance, and laughter!! 🩵💛🩵💛🩵

Embark on a whirlwind adventure with "Four Exes and a Wedding," where unexpected twists and turns redefine the meaning of a road trip. Jo Watters finds herself reluctantly attending her ex-husband Ben's wedding to the seemingly perfect Monica. Despite her initial reservations, Jo discovers she's sharing a plane with Monica's ex-husband, the charming yet irritable Adrian, she realizes her trip is about to take a turn for the worse. As the plane is diverted due to bad weather and they find themselves stranded in the Pyrenees with limited accommodations, Jo's patience is tested even further. Despite their differences, Jo and Adrian form an unlikely alliance as they navigate their way to the wedding. Along the way, unexpected sparks fly between them, prompting Jo to question if destiny has something else in store. With each passing day, Adrian seems to become more irresistible, leaving Jo to wonder if this disastrous trip might lead to something unexpectedly wonderful?!

Overall, I was completely engrossed from start to finish! If you are looking for a compelling, light-hearted romantic comedy with a happily ever after then this is a book for you! ☀️☀️☀️☀️

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Jo and Adrián are both traveling with the same airline to the wedding of their ex spouses, Ben and Mónica. But their plane had to divert and they got stranded. Both Jo and Adrian were quite unfriendly at first with each other and I couldn’t imagine why, because if you are so nice as to travel to another country to attend the wedding of your ex, can’t you also be nice towards another human being who didn’t divorce you? Anyway, one disaster follows another, which delays them traveling to the wedding - I would’ve just turned around and went home. (The whole situation with the guitar and Adrian playing at the wedding was a bit farfetched IMO.)
In the meantime, Jo’s children Liss and Dec and Adrian’s young son Oliver are there already and every now and then Liss is calling her and stressing about their father remarrying and using them as babysitter for their soon-to-be stepbrother Oliver. I really felt for Liss; my heart broke for her, feeling neglected and abandoned by her father, fearing that any baby he had with his new wife would replace them. But you also feel Jo’s and Adrian’s hurt and frustration in all of this; their resentment, grief and bitterness. The heaviness of feeling this way but at the same time being forced to watch your ex-spouse get married was evident throughout the book. Very realistic but unfortunately it overshadowed the chemistry between Jo and Adrian.
The book isn’t a light read. A big part of it is actually quite gloomy. Some scenes were heartbreaking for the children. But I think the strength of the book lies in the depth of the subject of divorce, the considerations that are made, the ramifications after splitting up and moving on. I really think many people will see the value in that. It definitely makes you consider the people involved; the children, being a family - it’s not something you can easily discard and move on. And although I don’t agree with some of the reasoning (Jo’s regarding her breakup from Ben), I think many people will appreciate a book that has the guts to talk about the painful parts of breaking up instead of just the apparent bright side of starting over again.
Thank you Netgalley, Boldwood Books and Leonie Mack for providing an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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A delightfully fun, original story of an unlikely romance unfolding in the Pyrenees Mountains. Beautiful imagery, with romantic twists and turns. A perfect summer, beach read that will leave you rooting for love.

Thank you NetGalley and and Boldwood Books for the eARC!

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I absolutely loved this book. So much I actually want to go straight back to the beginning to read it again and savour the adventure once more.

Told from the perspectives of Jo and Adrián the Exes travelling to the wedding in Spain that will make the, a blended family with their children.

They face so many disasters but somehow see the best in each other. I love the real feel of the characters in this story and the relationships with their children are tender and heart warming.

A perfect summer escape will leave you longing for a coffee in the sunshine.

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This was a fun and interesting concept that ended up a just fine read!

Jo is on her way to her ex-husband’s extravagant wedding when she sees her PTA rival and ex-husband of her ex-husband’s bride-to-be, Adrián. When they run into some weather trouble and have their flight diverted they end up working together to travel across Europe to make the wedding, but mostly to reach their kids who are already there.

The journey is not smooth by any means and while it was a lot of fun, at times it was excessive to the point of being annoying. I don’t need everything to be completely realistic but it did pull me out of the story at time.

The story really picks up in the last ~100 pages and you really feel these characters building a chemistry and relationship that could blossom outside of their circumstances. I enjoyed this book the most once they’d arrived at the wedding and all of the necessary conversations with all parties started happening.

I really enjoyed the way Mack wrote the children in this book. All three of them felt the ages they were described as and like real people with thoughts and feelings.

Overall, I’d feel comfortable recommending this to someone looking for a fun romance with mature characters!

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the eARC!

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I loved this book. It was sunny and funny and sweet and a perfect book to read to look forward to beach days, paella and sangria. I loved the family dynamics, the gentleness between the children as their lives were gently interwoven through no choice of their own. I liked Jo and I really loved Adrian and the Jo that she baca me with his friendship. This was the best book I had read for a while and I was sad to finish it. Thank you NetGalley for this arc in exchange of an honest review.

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Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for letting me read along with review this book ARC A Wedding in the Sun. This was a 3 star novel and the first book i've read by the author Leonie Mack. A Wedding in the Sun is a feel the love travel adventure kind of book. My favorite part of this novel was the was the love, laughter and travel along with seeing where the characters started in addition to how the character ended. I hope people liked this book as much as I did.

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I’d like to thank Boldwood Books, NetGalley, and the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

the story and concept of this book was way to funny! The side characters were honestly my favourite part! I DIDNT really feel the 2 mains had any connection in my opinion. It all felt so forced.. the chemistry was basically non existent.. I wanted to really like this one because there were so many moments I did laugh out loud! But the rest just wasn’t really for me.. if I don’t connect with the 2 main characters I just won’t like the story!

2.5⭐️

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This is a fun romance book and overall I enjoyed the story of Jo and Adrian! You definitely get a quick laugh out of some situations and in others you feel deeply with them. Some situations (I won't name, spoilers) weren't my cup of tea and sometimes problems would've been solved if people talked. Great for in between. Thank you to the author publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

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I wanted to like this book.. I really did. But it was just OK. I didn’t find myself rooting for the main characters to be together. I didn’t find myself really caring about the plot that much. I found it to be corny and silly.. just a little too much. it’s an easy read. But I can’t say that there was much substance to the book.

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This story takes us from London to France and across the Pyrenees to the South of Spain. This is a madcap story of hilarious and unfortunate incidents that happen to Jo and Adrian as they travel to their exe’s wedding. After a storm diverts their plane to a small airport in France, Jo and Adrian are forced to room together. Neither are happy about the pairing and both are worried about reaching their kids who are waiting in Spain for them. The diversion is just the tipping point of a series of mishaps on the way to Spain including a missed bus, an accident, a hospital stay, and a stolen guitar. Leonie Mack has written a madcap story that is completely relatable. We cringe as each new mishap throws a wrench in Jo and Adrian’s travel plans. Adrian is portrayed as a grump, but the forced proximity to Jo and their ability to rely on each other through each obstacle makes the reader root for Adrian and Jo. Their banter is witty and their display of parental affection for their children has the reader rooting in the end for this couple.

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