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A wedding in a week - Edizione Italiana
La seconda opportunità con il migliore amico di suo fratello ha una data di scadenza…
Tre anni dopo aver ereditato la fattoria di famiglia, un incidente costringe Stefan Luxton a rivedere le sue idee per il futuro. Uno degli obiettivi è trasformare la fattoria in una location a cinque stelle per matrimoni. Un altro è recuperare i rapporti con Marc, che Stefan amava ma si è lasciato sfuggire quando è andato in città.
Ora Marc è tornato, in cerca di un lavoro che lo faccia restare in Cornovaglia a tempo indeterminato, e Stefan è deciso ad aiutarlo. C’è solo un problema: ha soltanto sette giorni per farlo.
Cosa aspettarsi:
Un gigante gentile forte e silenzioso.
Un’anima solare che illumina le tenebre.
Scintille che si riaccendono fra brughiere aspre e selvagge.
Cuori spezzati che guariscono.
Tutto questo, in una lotta contro il tempo.
Tre anni dopo aver ereditato la fattoria di famiglia, un incidente costringe Stefan Luxton a rivedere le sue idee per il futuro. Uno degli obiettivi è trasformare la fattoria in una location a cinque stelle per matrimoni. Un altro è recuperare i rapporti con Marc, che Stefan amava ma si è lasciato sfuggire quando è andato in città.
Ora Marc è tornato, in cerca di un lavoro che lo faccia restare in Cornovaglia a tempo indeterminato, e Stefan è deciso ad aiutarlo. C’è solo un problema: ha soltanto sette giorni per farlo.
Cosa aspettarsi:
Un gigante gentile forte e silenzioso.
Un’anima solare che illumina le tenebre.
Scintille che si riaccendono fra brughiere aspre e selvagge.
Cuori spezzati che guariscono.
Tutto questo, in una lotta contro il tempo.
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Published September 22, 2025
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August 10, 2023
Picture perfect.
There are places that you recognize with only a few words. I’m certain we all have a few. Such as a castle with moving staircases; four words and I bet you know exactly where I’m referring to. You’ve never actually been there, but it doesn’t matter. You know it. The artist has created their picture with perfection! That’s how I feel about Riley’s Cornish romance world. I feel the salty kisses from the sea on my face, I smell the rich country air, I gaze upon the treacherous cliffs, taunting their wild beauty…and my brain knows where I am. Con’s meticulous brush of each stroke has created a striking backdrop that has burned into my soul. In A Wedding in a Week, we return to Cornwall and I adored getting to know Stef and Marc and felt a surge of pure joy when familiar faces popped up. It’s true, you’re fine to start here, but having devoured her backlist provided a layer of intimacy first-time readers might not have.
Good intentions had Stef gently dismissing Marc a few years back. It wasn’t just the extra turns around the sun that Stef’s rationale stemmed from, it was the fact that he was special. Not only as his brother’s best friend but as a piece of their family. What if they took the chance and it didn’t work out? How can he risk Marc’s seat at the family dinner table for a roll in the sheets? He couldn’t. Fighting his attraction and refusing Marc’s offer of more was the only option. Until he lost Marc anyways.
Marc was crushed when Stef turned him down and found himself conveniently busy the next summer and then the one after. Before he knew it, three years had passed and brought significant changes with them. Losing the head Luxton was a blow everyone felt. Stef never fully appreciated his size until his broad shoulders had to carry the weight of the family. Running the farm, helping his mum find her feet on her new solo path, and caring for Lukas after his fresh diagnosis is running Stef ragged. Then a frightening accident stops him in his tracks. He doesn’t like to ask for help, so his brother does it for him.
Marc slips back into the farm like he never left. He takes over Stef’s chores with ease. His laughter rings brightly around the yard. And he brings the sunshine inside with his smiles around the dinner table. When his brother has to head back to London, he makes Stef give him his word. Stef does so without thought. Then afterward discovers he promised an impossible task. How is he supposed to vet the would-be suitors when no one is good enough for Marc. Except for him.
Both Stef and Marc are so genuine, I felt lucky to join them on this journey. There is a sharp yearning from both sides and I could feel the heavy desire in the air. Stef thinks he missed his chance, and Marc has moved on. Little does he know, Marc never stopped loving him and the fact that he hasn’t found his “match” yet is no mystery. But doors are opening for Marc in London and he can’t ignore them. It would be more exciting if he hasn’t already laid his foundation in Cornwall. Scoring his dream job might be the tipping point, but he only has a week to do it. The people of Cornwall are as tough as the granite moors but would give their shirts off their backs for their neighbors. They are more than a community, they are family. And my heart swelled witnessing the unconditional love they share. There’s a beautiful balance of cautious care and wild abandon. I loved homemade pasties, cream tea, meddling family, and tents with fairy lights. I loved brotherly love, shared baths, and bound hands. I loved romantic meals, helicopter rescues, and meeting Destiny. There are unspoken promises, shared secrets, and a future so bright, it’s blinding. And really, what more do you need?
Beware of: Love comes in many forms…and beauty is found in each. Trust is powerful…but unstoppable when shared. And if you’re looking for heat, prepare to burn baby burn!
This book is for: Anyone and everyone…seriously, you can’t go wrong. Con weaves a fine gossamer into each and every story and I can’t wait to follow the next thread. Here’s hoping Hayden gets his own happily ever after!
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There are places that you recognize with only a few words. I’m certain we all have a few. Such as a castle with moving staircases; four words and I bet you know exactly where I’m referring to. You’ve never actually been there, but it doesn’t matter. You know it. The artist has created their picture with perfection! That’s how I feel about Riley’s Cornish romance world. I feel the salty kisses from the sea on my face, I smell the rich country air, I gaze upon the treacherous cliffs, taunting their wild beauty…and my brain knows where I am. Con’s meticulous brush of each stroke has created a striking backdrop that has burned into my soul. In A Wedding in a Week, we return to Cornwall and I adored getting to know Stef and Marc and felt a surge of pure joy when familiar faces popped up. It’s true, you’re fine to start here, but having devoured her backlist provided a layer of intimacy first-time readers might not have.
Good intentions had Stef gently dismissing Marc a few years back. It wasn’t just the extra turns around the sun that Stef’s rationale stemmed from, it was the fact that he was special. Not only as his brother’s best friend but as a piece of their family. What if they took the chance and it didn’t work out? How can he risk Marc’s seat at the family dinner table for a roll in the sheets? He couldn’t. Fighting his attraction and refusing Marc’s offer of more was the only option. Until he lost Marc anyways.
Marc was crushed when Stef turned him down and found himself conveniently busy the next summer and then the one after. Before he knew it, three years had passed and brought significant changes with them. Losing the head Luxton was a blow everyone felt. Stef never fully appreciated his size until his broad shoulders had to carry the weight of the family. Running the farm, helping his mum find her feet on her new solo path, and caring for Lukas after his fresh diagnosis is running Stef ragged. Then a frightening accident stops him in his tracks. He doesn’t like to ask for help, so his brother does it for him.
Marc slips back into the farm like he never left. He takes over Stef’s chores with ease. His laughter rings brightly around the yard. And he brings the sunshine inside with his smiles around the dinner table. When his brother has to head back to London, he makes Stef give him his word. Stef does so without thought. Then afterward discovers he promised an impossible task. How is he supposed to vet the would-be suitors when no one is good enough for Marc. Except for him.
Both Stef and Marc are so genuine, I felt lucky to join them on this journey. There is a sharp yearning from both sides and I could feel the heavy desire in the air. Stef thinks he missed his chance, and Marc has moved on. Little does he know, Marc never stopped loving him and the fact that he hasn’t found his “match” yet is no mystery. But doors are opening for Marc in London and he can’t ignore them. It would be more exciting if he hasn’t already laid his foundation in Cornwall. Scoring his dream job might be the tipping point, but he only has a week to do it. The people of Cornwall are as tough as the granite moors but would give their shirts off their backs for their neighbors. They are more than a community, they are family. And my heart swelled witnessing the unconditional love they share. There’s a beautiful balance of cautious care and wild abandon. I loved homemade pasties, cream tea, meddling family, and tents with fairy lights. I loved brotherly love, shared baths, and bound hands. I loved romantic meals, helicopter rescues, and meeting Destiny. There are unspoken promises, shared secrets, and a future so bright, it’s blinding. And really, what more do you need?
Beware of: Love comes in many forms…and beauty is found in each. Trust is powerful…but unstoppable when shared. And if you’re looking for heat, prepare to burn baby burn!
This book is for: Anyone and everyone…seriously, you can’t go wrong. Con weaves a fine gossamer into each and every story and I can’t wait to follow the next thread. Here’s hoping Hayden gets his own happily ever after!
Book UNfunk
August 11, 2023
There’s not much happening in this book and it drags a bit but it’s beautifully written very touching and emotional. It was kind of exhausting to be in Stef’s head,to tell you the truth,because he drove me crazy with his total inability to communicate and to speak his mind.I would have liked Marco’s POV too but with so much pining it would have been extra exhausting so the author made a good choice with only Stef’s POV . It’s a sweet read though, gentle and soft like silk on your skin, mellow. I must say I shed a tear or two and I was elated and a bit nostalgic at Hugo’s cameo.
Con Riley never disappoints and if you’re a fan this will hit your sweet spot . It’s lovely, touching sensual and hot.
Con Riley never disappoints and if you’re a fan this will hit your sweet spot . It’s lovely, touching sensual and hot.
July 17, 2023
If you read Con's short story in the latest Heart2Heart anthology then you will have already met Stefan and Marc.
However, while that was a short snippet into their lives, with this expanded, full length novel, we get to walk alongside them as they reconnect and discover whether finding a future for Stef's farm will also give them one as a couple.
While it's set in Con's expanded Cornish universe, it works perfectly as a standalone.
We do visit with Jude and Rob from The Anchor and take a short trip to the gardens where both Ed and Pasha from True Brit and the much loved Charles Heppel and His Holy Hotness explored the haunting memorial to a dead soldier, which gives a nice reminder of how expansive the setting Con writes in is.
As for this romance, it's beautiful in its stillness, there's an edge of slow burn, an element of lost chances, an explosion of heat, but at the heart of it all is a true sense of home, of finding a place to be together, to settle and to live a life full of love.
There's some moments where the tensions rise, but it's never due to a disconnect between Stef and Marc, the pressures on them come from outside sources, including financial ones, familial responsibilities and understandable fears about worthiness and longevity.
But fortunately both men are fighters, they're willing to work together and do what it takes to not only put forward a proposal for the farm, but also to make plans which can last a lifetime together.
Just like the gorgeous Cornish landscape, wrapped tight in the arms of the sea, so this book gathers the reader in as Stef and Marc come together, comforting old hurts, making new promises and creating a future that's filled with happiness.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review
As ever I alpha read this book for Con.
However, while that was a short snippet into their lives, with this expanded, full length novel, we get to walk alongside them as they reconnect and discover whether finding a future for Stef's farm will also give them one as a couple.
While it's set in Con's expanded Cornish universe, it works perfectly as a standalone.
We do visit with Jude and Rob from The Anchor and take a short trip to the gardens where both Ed and Pasha from True Brit and the much loved Charles Heppel and His Holy Hotness explored the haunting memorial to a dead soldier, which gives a nice reminder of how expansive the setting Con writes in is.
As for this romance, it's beautiful in its stillness, there's an edge of slow burn, an element of lost chances, an explosion of heat, but at the heart of it all is a true sense of home, of finding a place to be together, to settle and to live a life full of love.
There's some moments where the tensions rise, but it's never due to a disconnect between Stef and Marc, the pressures on them come from outside sources, including financial ones, familial responsibilities and understandable fears about worthiness and longevity.
But fortunately both men are fighters, they're willing to work together and do what it takes to not only put forward a proposal for the farm, but also to make plans which can last a lifetime together.
Just like the gorgeous Cornish landscape, wrapped tight in the arms of the sea, so this book gathers the reader in as Stef and Marc come together, comforting old hurts, making new promises and creating a future that's filled with happiness.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review
As ever I alpha read this book for Con.
July 25, 2023
Three years ago, under very different and difficult circumstances, Stefan turned Marc down. Not his best decision, but it was what it was.
Now Marc is back in Cornwall at the farm, Stefan’s brother and Marc’s best friend Lukas asks Stefan to look out for Marc, so Marc will make a good decision with his future man because he wants to settle and find his forever. He got an app to find his match in the nearby area.
Stefan thinks his chances are nihil. Little does he know.
“You ran so fast. Like I was worth catching.”
This read made me sob several times, the kind spirits of Marc and Stefan, the hard lessons of life, the strong feelings. The love for the land, all those memories.
Stefan is the spitting image of his late father, and not only because of his features.
Lost chances, longings, old hurt, mist chances, things that could have been, hard-working, keeping your head above the surface so you’ll not drown, new possibilities.
The word Home has so much meaning, goosebumps all over.
The story burst out of its seams, so full of everything, so rich, emotionally, the scenery, small gestures, big ones, secondary characters. No words from my vocabulary can describe the beauty of this breath-stopping story.
Now Marc is back in Cornwall at the farm, Stefan’s brother and Marc’s best friend Lukas asks Stefan to look out for Marc, so Marc will make a good decision with his future man because he wants to settle and find his forever. He got an app to find his match in the nearby area.
Stefan thinks his chances are nihil. Little does he know.
“You ran so fast. Like I was worth catching.”
This read made me sob several times, the kind spirits of Marc and Stefan, the hard lessons of life, the strong feelings. The love for the land, all those memories.
Stefan is the spitting image of his late father, and not only because of his features.
Lost chances, longings, old hurt, mist chances, things that could have been, hard-working, keeping your head above the surface so you’ll not drown, new possibilities.
The word Home has so much meaning, goosebumps all over.
The story burst out of its seams, so full of everything, so rich, emotionally, the scenery, small gestures, big ones, secondary characters. No words from my vocabulary can describe the beauty of this breath-stopping story.
August 10, 2023
What I love is the setting of these books. It’s a love letter to Cornwall. I can almost see the beautiful cliff side and taste the clotted cream and berries. It really sets the scene for the books. This IS a standalone but has common characters from previous books set in Cornwall.
I really really wish this would have been dual POV. Marc’s input and perspective would have been great to know. We do get it briefly in the epilogue but it was too little too late by then.
This book was very partnership-y. Since this was originally a novella, part of an anthology with a theme. An app. I’d read that version. This is much longer and drawn out. In good ways and bad. Parts that got the most attention should really have been background AND parts that were background REALLY should have had more attention. It was weird. That’s why I 3 ⭐️ed it.
Stef and Marc have known each other a long time but the timing never was right until now. The push and pull was a bit annoying for me because it wasn’t really necessary. It was kinda fake tension.
Overall I enjoyed it, I just wish there was more time with them actually being together. Maybe we will get glimpses of that in the further Cornwall books to come. 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
I really really wish this would have been dual POV. Marc’s input and perspective would have been great to know. We do get it briefly in the epilogue but it was too little too late by then.
This book was very partnership-y. Since this was originally a novella, part of an anthology with a theme. An app. I’d read that version. This is much longer and drawn out. In good ways and bad. Parts that got the most attention should really have been background AND parts that were background REALLY should have had more attention. It was weird. That’s why I 3 ⭐️ed it.
Stef and Marc have known each other a long time but the timing never was right until now. The push and pull was a bit annoying for me because it wasn’t really necessary. It was kinda fake tension.
Overall I enjoyed it, I just wish there was more time with them actually being together. Maybe we will get glimpses of that in the further Cornwall books to come. 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
December 9, 2023
Stefan Luxton rejected his younger brother's best friend three years ago, but now that Marc returned to Luxton's family farm to help Stef after Stef had an accident that almost took his life, Stef realized that he couldn't lose Marc again. Stef had one week to help Marc secure a job that would keep him in Cornwall...
I haven't read Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology, Volume 6, in which this story first took root. But I didn't care. Con Riley, again, gave me such lovely, LOVELY love story. Yes, it happened in a week (or so) but it involved two people who have been intertwined for years.
I was happy that Stef didn't deny his feelings for Marc too long that it ended up long-winded. His attempts to help Marc, his acknowledging his own feelings... it was all SO BEAUTIFUL. Riley has a way with words, that especially feels SO GORGEOUS especially when she described about kisses. Gosh, the kisses(!)
There was a third-act climax that I didn't see coming () ... but it became a bridge to future books of the Glyn Harber school that would kick off in 2024. So yay for more Cornwall stories to look forward to.
I haven't read Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology, Volume 6, in which this story first took root. But I didn't care. Con Riley, again, gave me such lovely, LOVELY love story. Yes, it happened in a week (or so) but it involved two people who have been intertwined for years.
I was happy that Stef didn't deny his feelings for Marc too long that it ended up long-winded. His attempts to help Marc, his acknowledging his own feelings... it was all SO BEAUTIFUL. Riley has a way with words, that especially feels SO GORGEOUS especially when she described about kisses. Gosh, the kisses(!)
There was a third-act climax that I didn't see coming () ... but it became a bridge to future books of the Glyn Harber school that would kick off in 2024. So yay for more Cornwall stories to look forward to.
July 28, 2023
Loved, loved, loved. Yes, it could be read as a standalone, but Con creates such wonderful, heartwarming characters, why would you only just read this? I loved the story as a little snippet in Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology, Volume 6, and I was so pleased that Con decided to expand the story into a full-blown book. Yes, it was wonderful catching up with both Heligans, with Hugo, and with the good folk of Porthperrin, and I can't wait for this year's Xmas story We Only Kiss at Christmas which features characters from last year's special His Last Christmas in London and also Rex Heligan's PA Jack.
This is the second story Con has on my Best of 2023 shelf, and although there are many parts of the story that I loved, the one that really turned me into a puddle of goo was on page 249,
"It doesn't matter what anyone tells you, you can't stop looking back, convinced you could have made a difference. You and only you, yes?" "Marc, I still spend half my life looking back. Or I did". "Until?" "You." This part is so simple. "Now I can't help looking forward".
HUGE sigh...
July 24, 2023
Con Riley once again has given us a beautifully told story of sadness and joy, tears and laughter. It's a book that is about the kindness of strangers, and allowing others to grow when they are shown some love and attention. It's wonderfully written, depicting life, loss and love. The character of Steph grabbed me immediately, he totally reminded me of someone I know, so I really got invested in his internal journey. Marc, who's a real life fixer, comes back into Stef's life and works his magic. After reading, I found myself thinking that we all need a bit of Marc's magical touch in our lives!
I also liked how Con included the struggles of Marc with regard to his younger brother Noah. It fit so neatly into the story and opened the door to Glynn Harber once again. At this point can I just say, Hugo,I adore you 💕 It 's so satisfying, and an enjoyable, read, it actually choked me up so much. You really can't ask for much more from a story. I won't go into details and risk spoilers, but I will say I was left with a happy feeling at the end. Just lovely 😍
I also liked how Con included the struggles of Marc with regard to his younger brother Noah. It fit so neatly into the story and opened the door to Glynn Harber once again. At this point can I just say, Hugo,I adore you 💕 It 's so satisfying, and an enjoyable, read, it actually choked me up so much. You really can't ask for much more from a story. I won't go into details and risk spoilers, but I will say I was left with a happy feeling at the end. Just lovely 😍
November 21, 2023
Everything is connected and I can’t get enough of it! I love this world so much 🥰
Can’t say I love the blurb though. I skipped this book so many times because the blurb just wasn’t enticing enough. I finally caved when I realised everything was connected and I needed to read this to have glimpses of the other characters.
And now that I’ve read it and witnessed Stef and Marc’s story, I can’t let go of them either! Did I mentioned I loved Con Riley yet? No, well I do. Love love love this fabulous author. Every story is a masterpiece. *chef’s kiss
Can’t say I love the blurb though. I skipped this book so many times because the blurb just wasn’t enticing enough. I finally caved when I realised everything was connected and I needed to read this to have glimpses of the other characters.
And now that I’ve read it and witnessed Stef and Marc’s story, I can’t let go of them either! Did I mentioned I loved Con Riley yet? No, well I do. Love love love this fabulous author. Every story is a masterpiece. *chef’s kiss
August 7, 2023
This was fantastic. I did read the original shorter version in Heart2Heart, but so much was added that it was basically like reading a whole new book. And OH THE FEELS! I loved seeing these two guys help each other let go of fear and look to the future. The side characters were wonderful (including some familiar faces!) and I'm very much hoping several of them will have their own books before long. :)
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July 23, 2023A Wedding in a Week started life last year as an entry in the Heart2Heart anthology.
75,000 additional words later, I'm so delighted to bring you this super-romantic full-length version!
75,000 additional words later, I'm so delighted to bring you this super-romantic full-length version!
August 13, 2023
3.5 stars
February 1, 2024
Didnt read the short version just went straight in this one Such a sweet story stefan and marc recoonet and stefan trying to make the farm into a wedding venvue, all in a week very sweet loved it.
July 26, 2023
This is an absolutely gorgeous story about second chances, learning to love, and figuring out how to ask for what you need in life. Stef & Marc’s story is a wonderful reminder of all the hope and love that lives in amongst the grief and fear life throws your way, if only you’re willing to reach out and grab it. It’s not always easy, but the payoff is worth it.
A shorter version of this brother’s best friend story first appeared in the Heart2Heart anthology as Keeping Him in Cornwall. Con Riley took that touching tale and expanded it into a full length novel filled with the heartwarming romance and gripping emotion she’s known for. Her men never seem to find their way to a happily ever after without first learning several lessons about life and - perhaps more importantly - about themselves.
Stef’s at a bit of a crossroads. His accident is the kind that makes your life flash before your eyes, a reminder of just how precious and short our time really is. He realizes he needs to make the most of his opportunities, both for the farm and for himself, but the heavy responsibility he feels makes it hard to take chances. Being close to Marc again after three years apart has him thinking that might be one chance that’s worth the risk.
Marc’s back in Cornwall to care for Stef at his best friend’s request. After three years away, he knows what he wants and has a plan to make it happen. But can he finally get Stef out of his system once and for all?
I really enjoyed watching Marc and Stef come together and acknowledge their feelings both past and present. Their hope for the future is heartwarming, while the challenges they face keep their optimism in check. It adds a layer of underlying tension to the sweet love story unfolding that will keep readers hooked to see if it all works out.
*I voluntarily read a complimentary copy of this book*
A shorter version of this brother’s best friend story first appeared in the Heart2Heart anthology as Keeping Him in Cornwall. Con Riley took that touching tale and expanded it into a full length novel filled with the heartwarming romance and gripping emotion she’s known for. Her men never seem to find their way to a happily ever after without first learning several lessons about life and - perhaps more importantly - about themselves.
Stef’s at a bit of a crossroads. His accident is the kind that makes your life flash before your eyes, a reminder of just how precious and short our time really is. He realizes he needs to make the most of his opportunities, both for the farm and for himself, but the heavy responsibility he feels makes it hard to take chances. Being close to Marc again after three years apart has him thinking that might be one chance that’s worth the risk.
Marc’s back in Cornwall to care for Stef at his best friend’s request. After three years away, he knows what he wants and has a plan to make it happen. But can he finally get Stef out of his system once and for all?
I really enjoyed watching Marc and Stef come together and acknowledge their feelings both past and present. Their hope for the future is heartwarming, while the challenges they face keep their optimism in check. It adds a layer of underlying tension to the sweet love story unfolding that will keep readers hooked to see if it all works out.
*I voluntarily read a complimentary copy of this book*
August 17, 2023
Absolutely LOVED this.
There has yet to be a book by Con Riley that doesn't wow me. Not gonna rehash the plot here. The setting is Cornwall, with brilliant descriptions of the landscape to the point where I felt like I was right there with Stefan and Marc. Slow burn by design, but my goodness, their romance was like a sweet summer breeze, curling around you, with the skies painted orange by the sun setting in the west, wrapping around you like a soft blanket.
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There has yet to be a book by Con Riley that doesn't wow me. Not gonna rehash the plot here. The setting is Cornwall, with brilliant descriptions of the landscape to the point where I felt like I was right there with Stefan and Marc. Slow burn by design, but my goodness, their romance was like a sweet summer breeze, curling around you, with the skies painted orange by the sun setting in the west, wrapping around you like a soft blanket.
Read this!
November 12, 2023
This was a pretty good read. After a car accident leaves Steffan Luxton with his arm in a sling he is forced to rely on his friends and family for help to run the farm he inherited three years ago after his father died. His brother brings his best friend Marc home a man Stef hasn’t seen in years. Marc spent many summers with the family but never returned after Stef turned him down years ago even though he loved him. Now Marc’s back trying to move back permanently and recapture some of the magic of his youth. Working the farm once again has put Marc back in Stef’s path, and when Stef learns about Marc’s job interview, he does everything he can to help Marc achieve his dream. This was good read although I was expecting the book to be more about weddings as Stef tries to get a new business up and running. I loved the interaction between the two leads and Lukas his brother who has to deal with medical issues. This was my first time reading this author. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling.
October 16, 2025
4 stelle e mezzo
Come sempre Con Riley mi cattura con la sua delicatezza e con la profondità emotiva dei suoi personaggi. Ma in questo romanzo, più che in altri, ho trovato splendida la protagonista nascosta: la Cornovaglia. Le descrizioni di alcuni luoghi di questa regione inglese tolgono il fiato e danno profondità ai sentimenti si Marc e Stef per questa terra.
Oltretutto ritroviamo, tra queste pagine, tanti dei personaggi che abbiamo già amato nelle sue altre serie. Davvero una coccola.
Qui e lì c'è qualche refuso, ma nulla di eccessivo.
Hugs & kisses
Come sempre Con Riley mi cattura con la sua delicatezza e con la profondità emotiva dei suoi personaggi. Ma in questo romanzo, più che in altri, ho trovato splendida la protagonista nascosta: la Cornovaglia. Le descrizioni di alcuni luoghi di questa regione inglese tolgono il fiato e danno profondità ai sentimenti si Marc e Stef per questa terra.
Oltretutto ritroviamo, tra queste pagine, tanti dei personaggi che abbiamo già amato nelle sue altre serie. Davvero una coccola.
Qui e lì c'è qualche refuso, ma nulla di eccessivo.
Hugs & kisses
July 30, 2023
3,75
Une belle histoire, j'ai aimé la romance, les relations familiales, l'aspect professionnel. Voir les personnages être là les uns pour les autres réchauffe le cœur.
J'ai un peu perdu mon intérêt à un moment donné, d'où la note mais j'ai vraiment apprécié l'ensemble.
Une belle histoire, j'ai aimé la romance, les relations familiales, l'aspect professionnel. Voir les personnages être là les uns pour les autres réchauffe le cœur.
J'ai un peu perdu mon intérêt à un moment donné, d'où la note mais j'ai vraiment apprécié l'ensemble.
August 13, 2023
4.25 stars
September 9, 2023
A decent M-M romance set in the wonderful Cornwall countryside. I haven't read a Con Riley title for quite some time and it is gratifying that her writing is still as engaging.
July 26, 2023
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
I’ve become such a massive fan of Con Riley’s writing, and I’m pretty much ready to pick up anything that the author writes. This is a lovely story about second chances, overcoming loss, and realizing you don’t need to shoulder your burdens alone. Marc and Stefan began to build a relationship that neither were quite ready for three years ago. Things move fairly smoothly for them now, because the connection they have from their long-standing friendship and the many summers that Marc spent at the farm builds the foundation for transitioning into romance. By the time the story starts, both men are really ready for a relationship with one another and it’s just a matter of feeling their way through those early days.
What I liked the most here is the way that the story gives us a nice balance. The first part focuses on Stefan, who is trying to sort out what’s going to happen with the farm.
Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.
4.5 stars
I’ve become such a massive fan of Con Riley’s writing, and I’m pretty much ready to pick up anything that the author writes. This is a lovely story about second chances, overcoming loss, and realizing you don’t need to shoulder your burdens alone. Marc and Stefan began to build a relationship that neither were quite ready for three years ago. Things move fairly smoothly for them now, because the connection they have from their long-standing friendship and the many summers that Marc spent at the farm builds the foundation for transitioning into romance. By the time the story starts, both men are really ready for a relationship with one another and it’s just a matter of feeling their way through those early days.
What I liked the most here is the way that the story gives us a nice balance. The first part focuses on Stefan, who is trying to sort out what’s going to happen with the farm.
Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.
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September 17, 20231.5 Stars
August 2, 2023
3.25 stars. This was quite a mixed bag. There's just something about Con's writing style that doesn't gel with me. I liked the plot, the setting and the characters, but it felt like I was reading as slow as molasses which is very unusual for me. The book was very wordy and sometimes even a bit cryptic in its descriptions. I had the same issues with another of the author's books. And what was up with the ages of Stef and especially Marc? They definitely didn't behave age appropriate and read much older. In the end the story was cute but I don't think I'll be picking up another of Con's books anytime soon.
dnf
September 1, 2023DNF @ 35%
I've mostly myself to blame since this is clearly a book about weddings... yet I figured it'd still have things I'd enjoy. Alas. I've been trying to read it for weeks but absolutely nothing is holding my interest. I don't care about the characters, the conversations or anything that's going on here so I'm going to leave this be.
I've mostly myself to blame since this is clearly a book about weddings... yet I figured it'd still have things I'd enjoy. Alas. I've been trying to read it for weeks but absolutely nothing is holding my interest. I don't care about the characters, the conversations or anything that's going on here so I'm going to leave this be.
July 1, 2025
Wonderful 💜
I feel like I came late to the Con Riley party but on the plus side there are so many books for me yet to read and enjoy.
I started off with the Christmas Collection which I absolutely loved and everyone should have friends like the lovely Duke and his son Rex Heligan, such wonderful characters and the fact that they own the island Kara-Enys means they pop up occasionally in Con’s wonderful Cornish stories.
I love how seamlessly Con Riley writes, she blends emotion, nostalgia and humour and writes such wonderful characters. As well as emotionally charged MCs the side characters are not neglected and are written with heart and humour and are so supportive. In times of trouble the whole community pitch in to help. I just love the imagery and world building of Con’s books. Having been to Cornwall I love her extended Cornish romance world and beautifully descriptive locations.
I have also read and loved the authors Second Chance School series, again out of sequence, and so this story reacquainted me with the gorgeous Hayden, who was in competition for Marc’s affections, good job for Rae that he lost to Stef, and the lovely Hugo, and I found out more about Marc’s younger brother Noah and how he came to be at Glynn Harber school.
This was a page turner with hurt/comfort, second chance, brother’s best friend and a couple that complimented each other beautifully. Stef was dealing with grief, taking on the family farm years before he was ready and dealing with the trauma of nearly losing his brother whilst Marc had a horrendous childhood and only ever found peace and happiness in his times spent on Kara-Tir farm with his best friend Lukas and secretly crushing on Stef. Because he loved the farm he was all in with Stef’s plans to turn it into a magical wedding venue.
Special shoutout to Stef’s lovely funny mum Emma who dances her way through life and Stef’s younger brother Lukas who makes sure that Stef never takes himself too seriously.
Wonderful book depicting loss, life and lots of love and one I strongly recommend.
I feel like I came late to the Con Riley party but on the plus side there are so many books for me yet to read and enjoy.
I started off with the Christmas Collection which I absolutely loved and everyone should have friends like the lovely Duke and his son Rex Heligan, such wonderful characters and the fact that they own the island Kara-Enys means they pop up occasionally in Con’s wonderful Cornish stories.
I love how seamlessly Con Riley writes, she blends emotion, nostalgia and humour and writes such wonderful characters. As well as emotionally charged MCs the side characters are not neglected and are written with heart and humour and are so supportive. In times of trouble the whole community pitch in to help. I just love the imagery and world building of Con’s books. Having been to Cornwall I love her extended Cornish romance world and beautifully descriptive locations.
I have also read and loved the authors Second Chance School series, again out of sequence, and so this story reacquainted me with the gorgeous Hayden, who was in competition for Marc’s affections, good job for Rae that he lost to Stef, and the lovely Hugo, and I found out more about Marc’s younger brother Noah and how he came to be at Glynn Harber school.
This was a page turner with hurt/comfort, second chance, brother’s best friend and a couple that complimented each other beautifully. Stef was dealing with grief, taking on the family farm years before he was ready and dealing with the trauma of nearly losing his brother whilst Marc had a horrendous childhood and only ever found peace and happiness in his times spent on Kara-Tir farm with his best friend Lukas and secretly crushing on Stef. Because he loved the farm he was all in with Stef’s plans to turn it into a magical wedding venue.
Special shoutout to Stef’s lovely funny mum Emma who dances her way through life and Stef’s younger brother Lukas who makes sure that Stef never takes himself too seriously.
Wonderful book depicting loss, life and lots of love and one I strongly recommend.
August 4, 2023
4,5*
Ce nouveau roman de Con Riley est à mes yeux un petit bijou de romantisme. Une fois de plus, l’autrice nous permet de poser nos valises dans un petit coin de Cornouilles que j’ai plaisir à retrouver.
A wedding in a week est une histoire de seconde chance comme je les affectionne empreinte d’émotions et d’espoir. Les héros sont particulièrement touchants et je me suis terriblement attachée à eux (il n’en faut pas plus pour m’avoir dans la poche !).
Stefan a dû faire face à de nombreuses épreuves mais il n’est pas au bout de ses peines car l’existence de sa ferme est en sursis. L’arrivée de Marc, le meilleur ami de son frère, lui permettra de trouver une nouvelle énergie et de réparer une relation abîmée par le passé.
C’est tout en délicatesse et avec une abondance de détails que l’on assiste à ces retrouvailles. L’écriture de Con Riley est savoureuse et tranche toujours autant avec les autres romances que j’ai l’habitude de lire. Je me doute que ce souci de précision sera peut-être vu un point faible par certains lecteurs mais aucune lassitude pour moi, bien au contraire ! Ces détails contribuent à donner plus de relief aux sentiments des héros, d’ailleurs le point de vue est uniquement celui de Stef mais à travers ses yeux, Marc n’a aucun secret pour nous. On parvient à lire en lui comme dans un livre ouvert. Si l’intrigue se déroule sur un laps de temps assez court, cette histoire d’amour prend malgré tout le temps de s’épanouir notamment grâce à un projet qui permettra aux deux héros d’unir leurs forces. C’était très intéressant de voir tout cela prendre forme !
Ce roman fait aussi la part belle à la solidarité, les habitants de ce petit paradis anglais ne vont pas hésiter à apporter leur aide et j’ai beaucoup aimé cette bienveillance et la générosité qui émanent du récit. La maman de Stef et son frère Lukas sont deux irrésistibles lutins ! Les clins d’oeil aux personnages des romans cornouaillais précédents sont nombreux et c'est toujours agréable de retrouver de "veilles connaissances".
À présent, j’ai une furieuse envie de déguster un cream tea ou des Cornish pasties mais surtout, j’attends une nouvelle escapade en Cornouilles ! Hayden et Jack, qui formeraient vraiment un joli couple d’opposés qui s’attirent.
Ce nouveau roman de Con Riley est à mes yeux un petit bijou de romantisme. Une fois de plus, l’autrice nous permet de poser nos valises dans un petit coin de Cornouilles que j’ai plaisir à retrouver.
A wedding in a week est une histoire de seconde chance comme je les affectionne empreinte d’émotions et d’espoir. Les héros sont particulièrement touchants et je me suis terriblement attachée à eux (il n’en faut pas plus pour m’avoir dans la poche !).
Stefan a dû faire face à de nombreuses épreuves mais il n’est pas au bout de ses peines car l’existence de sa ferme est en sursis. L’arrivée de Marc, le meilleur ami de son frère, lui permettra de trouver une nouvelle énergie et de réparer une relation abîmée par le passé.
C’est tout en délicatesse et avec une abondance de détails que l’on assiste à ces retrouvailles. L’écriture de Con Riley est savoureuse et tranche toujours autant avec les autres romances que j’ai l’habitude de lire. Je me doute que ce souci de précision sera peut-être vu un point faible par certains lecteurs mais aucune lassitude pour moi, bien au contraire ! Ces détails contribuent à donner plus de relief aux sentiments des héros, d’ailleurs le point de vue est uniquement celui de Stef mais à travers ses yeux, Marc n’a aucun secret pour nous. On parvient à lire en lui comme dans un livre ouvert. Si l’intrigue se déroule sur un laps de temps assez court, cette histoire d’amour prend malgré tout le temps de s’épanouir notamment grâce à un projet qui permettra aux deux héros d’unir leurs forces. C’était très intéressant de voir tout cela prendre forme !
Ce roman fait aussi la part belle à la solidarité, les habitants de ce petit paradis anglais ne vont pas hésiter à apporter leur aide et j’ai beaucoup aimé cette bienveillance et la générosité qui émanent du récit. La maman de Stef et son frère Lukas sont deux irrésistibles lutins ! Les clins d’oeil aux personnages des romans cornouaillais précédents sont nombreux et c'est toujours agréable de retrouver de "veilles connaissances".
À présent, j’ai une furieuse envie de déguster un cream tea ou des Cornish pasties mais surtout, j’attends une nouvelle escapade en Cornouilles ! Hayden et Jack, qui formeraient vraiment un joli couple d’opposés qui s’attirent.
July 30, 2023
A super sweet story
I always know when I start a new story from Con Riley, I am going to be transported to the misty coast of the UK and into a love story rich with heart, feeling, and just enough steam and characters with intriguing backstories. I also always enjoy how characters from her other stories make appearances in the best of ways. This was a sweet second-chance romance where two guys who painstakingly sacrificed to make their way in life on their own, find they are stronger and better together. I loved how they learned to lean on each other as their story evolved and they fell for each other all over again. The sweetness of this story will evoke all the feelings.
After a car accident leaves Steffan with an arm in a sling, he is forced to rely on the help of his family and friends to run the farm he inherited three years ago at the passing of his father. His brother brings his best friend Marc home, a man Stef hasn’t seen in years. Marc spent many summers with the family in Cornwall, but never returned after Stef turned him down years ago even though he loved him. Now Marc’s back, trying to move back permanently and recapture some of the magic of his youth. Working the farm once again has put Marc back in Stef’s orbit, and when Stef learns about Marc’s job interview, he does everything he can to help Marc achieve his dream.
I loved how this isn’t a story about a wedding, but about creating a wedding venue and how it tied the two characters together. I loved how Stef and then Marc learned how to rely on the other as they were falling for each other again. If you want a book that will give you all the warm fuzzies and leave you smiling at the sweetness of it all, this is the story for you. And as a standalone title, you can dive into Con’s books with this one.
I always know when I start a new story from Con Riley, I am going to be transported to the misty coast of the UK and into a love story rich with heart, feeling, and just enough steam and characters with intriguing backstories. I also always enjoy how characters from her other stories make appearances in the best of ways. This was a sweet second-chance romance where two guys who painstakingly sacrificed to make their way in life on their own, find they are stronger and better together. I loved how they learned to lean on each other as their story evolved and they fell for each other all over again. The sweetness of this story will evoke all the feelings.
After a car accident leaves Steffan with an arm in a sling, he is forced to rely on the help of his family and friends to run the farm he inherited three years ago at the passing of his father. His brother brings his best friend Marc home, a man Stef hasn’t seen in years. Marc spent many summers with the family in Cornwall, but never returned after Stef turned him down years ago even though he loved him. Now Marc’s back, trying to move back permanently and recapture some of the magic of his youth. Working the farm once again has put Marc back in Stef’s orbit, and when Stef learns about Marc’s job interview, he does everything he can to help Marc achieve his dream.
I loved how this isn’t a story about a wedding, but about creating a wedding venue and how it tied the two characters together. I loved how Stef and then Marc learned how to rely on the other as they were falling for each other again. If you want a book that will give you all the warm fuzzies and leave you smiling at the sweetness of it all, this is the story for you. And as a standalone title, you can dive into Con’s books with this one.
August 2, 2023
a heartwarming romantic story
Rating: 4.5🌈
A Wedding in A Week by Con Riley is expanded from the author’s short story, Keeping Him in Cornwall, that appeared last year in the charity anthology, Heart2Heart #6. It’s also part of Riley’s Cornwall universe, which connects it to one of my favorite books of this author’s, Charles, a fact I didn’t discover until I read a note at the end.
All that aside, A Wedding in A Week is such a lovely romantic story. We get to wallow in all that beautiful Cornish countryside, steeped in the traditions of the family and villages, with that sparkling dark sea beyond the cliffs. Overlay that with a complicated fabric of two men’s common history, pained backgrounds of losses and heavy burdens, and hidden love so Riley’s story is full of remarkable layers.
It starts with Stef recuperating from a potentially devastating accident as well as still in mourning over the loss of his father three years earlier, and the heaviest of knowledges, that of his younger brother’s inherited the then heart condition that killed the father. That brother, Lukas, sends back Mark, a man who stayed with the family while growing up, to help during recovery.
That reunion between Mark and Stef is one of quiet emotional homecoming’s. I loved the many elements Riley used to bring the men romantically back together after a hurtful split. The loving memories of them with Lukas, Mark’s best friend. The pasties moment that included his mother in his kitchen. And always there’s the inspirational landscape of Kara-Tir , the farm that’s the heart of Stef, his family and this book.
So many little details, so many lovely moments that all combine into a beautiful contemporary romance.
I’m absolutely recommending A Wedding in A Week by Con Riley and if you haven’t already read them, now’s the time to dive into the others in this universe!
Rating: 4.5🌈
A Wedding in A Week by Con Riley is expanded from the author’s short story, Keeping Him in Cornwall, that appeared last year in the charity anthology, Heart2Heart #6. It’s also part of Riley’s Cornwall universe, which connects it to one of my favorite books of this author’s, Charles, a fact I didn’t discover until I read a note at the end.
All that aside, A Wedding in A Week is such a lovely romantic story. We get to wallow in all that beautiful Cornish countryside, steeped in the traditions of the family and villages, with that sparkling dark sea beyond the cliffs. Overlay that with a complicated fabric of two men’s common history, pained backgrounds of losses and heavy burdens, and hidden love so Riley’s story is full of remarkable layers.
It starts with Stef recuperating from a potentially devastating accident as well as still in mourning over the loss of his father three years earlier, and the heaviest of knowledges, that of his younger brother’s inherited the then heart condition that killed the father. That brother, Lukas, sends back Mark, a man who stayed with the family while growing up, to help during recovery.
That reunion between Mark and Stef is one of quiet emotional homecoming’s. I loved the many elements Riley used to bring the men romantically back together after a hurtful split. The loving memories of them with Lukas, Mark’s best friend. The pasties moment that included his mother in his kitchen. And always there’s the inspirational landscape of Kara-Tir , the farm that’s the heart of Stef, his family and this book.
So many little details, so many lovely moments that all combine into a beautiful contemporary romance.
I’m absolutely recommending A Wedding in A Week by Con Riley and if you haven’t already read them, now’s the time to dive into the others in this universe!
October 28, 2025
Con A Wedding in a Week, Con Riley ci riporta tra le scogliere e i promontori dell’Alto Tor, in quel paesaggio sospeso tra vento, mare e cielo trapuntato di stelle che ormai è diventato la sua firma narrativa. È lì che Stef e Marc ci accompagnano in un viaggio di seconde possibilità, di vulnerabilità accolta e di amore che nasce quando impariamo ad affidarci.
Stef, dopo un grave incidente, si trova costretto a rivedere tutto ciò che ha costruito finora per mantenere viva la sua fattoria. Ogni certezza sembra sgretolarsi, e il futuro che immaginava gli scivola tra le dita. Forse un nuovo inizio è possibile — ma solo se al suo fianco ci sarà Marc.
Marc, però, sembra ormai lontano: concentrato sul lavoro, sulla sua app di incontri e su un nuovo, promettente interesse. Eppure, sotto quella distanza apparente, qualcosa di irrisolto continua a vibrare tra loro.
Con la delicatezza che contraddistingue la penna di Riley, la storia ci mostra due uomini imperfetti, segnati dalle loro scelte e dai loro silenzi, che devono imparare a comunicare davvero: non solo con le parole, ma con i gesti, la presenza e la fiducia. Stef dovrà scoprire che chiedere aiuto non è una sconfitta, ma un atto d’amore; Marc dovrà capire che a volte vale la pena rischiare di nuovo, anche se il cuore è già stato ferito.
Fino all’ultima pagina, non sapremo se il lieto fine li attende o se la vita riserverà loro un altro percorso. Ma questa incertezza è proprio ciò che rende i romanzi di Con Riley così autentici: i suoi personaggi non sono eroi perfetti, ma anime reali, piene di difetti e di speranza.
A Wedding in a Week è una storia di rinascita, di coraggio emotivo e di amore che sa evolversi.
Un libro che ci ricorda che le seconde possibilità esistono davvero — basta avere il coraggio di lasciarsi amare. 💙
buon viaggio ❤️ La vostra Fly
Stef, dopo un grave incidente, si trova costretto a rivedere tutto ciò che ha costruito finora per mantenere viva la sua fattoria. Ogni certezza sembra sgretolarsi, e il futuro che immaginava gli scivola tra le dita. Forse un nuovo inizio è possibile — ma solo se al suo fianco ci sarà Marc.
Marc, però, sembra ormai lontano: concentrato sul lavoro, sulla sua app di incontri e su un nuovo, promettente interesse. Eppure, sotto quella distanza apparente, qualcosa di irrisolto continua a vibrare tra loro.
Con la delicatezza che contraddistingue la penna di Riley, la storia ci mostra due uomini imperfetti, segnati dalle loro scelte e dai loro silenzi, che devono imparare a comunicare davvero: non solo con le parole, ma con i gesti, la presenza e la fiducia. Stef dovrà scoprire che chiedere aiuto non è una sconfitta, ma un atto d’amore; Marc dovrà capire che a volte vale la pena rischiare di nuovo, anche se il cuore è già stato ferito.
Fino all’ultima pagina, non sapremo se il lieto fine li attende o se la vita riserverà loro un altro percorso. Ma questa incertezza è proprio ciò che rende i romanzi di Con Riley così autentici: i suoi personaggi non sono eroi perfetti, ma anime reali, piene di difetti e di speranza.
A Wedding in a Week è una storia di rinascita, di coraggio emotivo e di amore che sa evolversi.
Un libro che ci ricorda che le seconde possibilità esistono davvero — basta avere il coraggio di lasciarsi amare. 💙
buon viaggio ❤️ La vostra Fly
July 24, 2023
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Do you like gorgeous love stories set on the Cornish coast, with lots of pinning, swooning, and a beautiful tale of healing and finding exactly where you’re supposed to be?
Gah, Con weaves such a lovely story that makes you want to live there forever. So vivid that you can see it so clearly in your mind. You could paint it like it was real (if you could paint).
Stefan...carries the weight of the world on his shoulder, or at least the weight of his family's health and happiness and the farm he took over far too soon. In the midst of trying to keep his head above water, he turns away from Marc's advances.
What they learn when they are reunited is that life is better, and easier, with someone who dreams of you succeeding. At every turn, there are high-stakes decisions to be made, but the strength and love they show each other (even before those feelings are shared) makes all their dreams seem possible.
There is a lot of soul searching and growth between these men and they are stunning as a couple. Like a warm hug while watching a sunset.
Do you like gorgeous love stories set on the Cornish coast, with lots of pinning, swooning, and a beautiful tale of healing and finding exactly where you’re supposed to be?
Gah, Con weaves such a lovely story that makes you want to live there forever. So vivid that you can see it so clearly in your mind. You could paint it like it was real (if you could paint).
Stefan...carries the weight of the world on his shoulder, or at least the weight of his family's health and happiness and the farm he took over far too soon. In the midst of trying to keep his head above water, he turns away from Marc's advances.
What they learn when they are reunited is that life is better, and easier, with someone who dreams of you succeeding. At every turn, there are high-stakes decisions to be made, but the strength and love they show each other (even before those feelings are shared) makes all their dreams seem possible.
There is a lot of soul searching and growth between these men and they are stunning as a couple. Like a warm hug while watching a sunset.
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