'A pure delight' Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of The Comfort Food CafeA second chance for forever?
Ten years ago Maeve would have given anything to be standing side-by-side with Lando Nancarrow, she in a flowing white bridal gown and he in a sharp tux that emphasized just how handsome he is. But after one unforgettable night at her beloved Cornish beach hut, Lando disappeared and Maeve was left alone… until the surprise arrival of their daughter months later.
Now, with Lando’s return, Maeve finds the dream she’d long given up on coming true as she’s talked into posing as the ideal bride to Lando’s dashing groom in a campaign to promote her new beach hut weddings venture. With their undeniable chemistry evident in every single look of love for the camera, is it possible that a true ‘I do’ could finally be on the horizon for Maeve and Lando?
Praise for Jane Linfoot‘I loved every single page.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The cosiest book … The perfect mood booster!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A real page turner full of love and friendship.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I have loved dipping my toes into the sea at St. Aidans! - The Cornish Beach Hut Wedding, Can’t wait to read another one of these from @janelinfoot - a perfect blend of romance and frustration.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Sunkissed, Slow-Burn Escape by Jane Linfoot does it again with The Cornish Beach Hut Wedding, delivering a beautifully written romance that is absolute perfection for a weekend beach read. If you love stories filled with coastal charm, secondary-chance tropes, and highly relatable family drama, this one will completely sweep you away.
What the Book is About: The story follows Maeve, who is successfully managing her life in a picturesque seaside town in Cornwall. Ten years ago, on the eve of Lando's departure for Australia, she shared a passionate one-night stand with him. Lando is her brother’s best friend and the man she has secretly loved her entire life. After their night together, Lando left for his travels and never returned.
Seven months later, Maeve experienced the shock of her life: giving birth to her daughter, Nemmie, two months prematurely. Choosing to raise Nemmie on her own without ever contacting Lando, Maeve's world is turned upside down when he suddenly reappears out of nowhere. To make matters more chaotic, it was right in the middle of an early-morning photoshoot where Maeve and her best friend, Tia, were modelling wedding gowns for the Brides by the Sea shop.
Why It Earns 4 Stars.: Immersive Coastal Charm: Linfoot’s descriptive writing is a masterclass in setting the scene. You can practically feel the gritty sand between your toes, smell the salty sea air, and hear the rhythmic crashing of the waves against the iconic beach huts.
Heartfelt and Humorous Tone: The story strikes a brilliant balance. It features laugh-out-loud antics, wedding dress mishaps, and classic miscommunications, but anchors them with deeply sincere, moving moments.
Compelling Slow-Burn Chemistry: The romantic tension between Maeve and Lando is palpable. The history of their ten-year separation adds real emotional weight to every interaction, making you root for them through every bump in the road.
Wonderful Secondary Characters: Nemmie is an absolute joy, and the fierce bond of friendship between Maeve and Tia adds a beautiful layer of warmth to the plot.
The Verdict: While the miscommunication trope lingers a bit long in certain chapters, the sheer warmth of the characters and the gorgeous Cornish backdrop more than make up for it. It is a sweet, funny, and deeply emotional journey about secret pasts, second chances, and the families we choose.
Maeve and Tia have been friends all of their lives. They live in St. Aldin in Cornwall. Tia is engaged to Thom and hopes to finally be able to afford their wedding. It’s perfect that she works at a shop owned by her aunt called Brides by the Sea.
Maeve had a one night stand about 10 years ago with a guy she has admired all of her life, Lando. It turned out that she gave birth to Nemmie some months later that was a total surprise as she had no idea she was even pregnant. She hasn’t seen him since.
Maeve lives with her mother and two younger siblings plus a host of foster children. They are all sad and angry that her older brother who was doing so well and making lots of money has seen it profoundly fail leaving many family members out of pocket as they had given him money to keep his businesses going.
Maeve and Tia are working together to make videos of them in wedding dresses at places around the island for social media to increase sales at the wedding shop.
When Maeve literally runs into Lando, she is shocked to see him. Turns out he will be there for sometime taking care of his and his wealthy family’s business interests. Fighting her continued attraction to Lando, Maeve does her best to avoid him.
Maeve has a small beach hut given her by her grandmother. While it’s small, the wedding shop thinks that it will make a perfect venue for a couple who can’t afford a big place. With a minimum of guests and food, it will be great for a small wedding and Tia asks to have the first wedding there.
This is my first time reading this author. While the idea of this story is good, I have to admit that I found some of the writing to be somewhat disjointed. Maeve is a bit of an airhead as well. That said, I did enjoy the story and look forward to reading more of the author’s books.
Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Thanks to @Harpercollins and @Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
🐚 Something Blue, Something Borrowed, and a Huge Surprise... 👰♀️✨ If you’re a fan of "I’m definitely over him" (She was not over him), then The Cornish Beach Hut Wedding belongs at the top of your TBR pile.
The Tea ☕️
Ten years ago, Maeve and Lando had one magical night in a Cornish beach hut. Then, Lando pulled a disappearing act that would make a magician jealous. The only souvenir he left behind? A surprise daughter Maeve has been raising ever since.
Fast forward a decade: Lando is back, looking way too handsome for his own good, and Maeve is trying to launch a wedding business. Naturally, the best marketing strategy is to... pretend to marry her ex for a photoshoot. Because that never leads to complicated feelings, right?
Why You’ll Be Hooked 🎣
The "Fake Dating" (or Fake Marrying) Trope: The "looks of love" for the camera are feeling a little too real for Maeve.
The Setting: Jane Linfoot writes Cornwall so well you’ll find yourself checking for sand in your shoes.
Second Chances: It’s a heartfelt journey about forgiveness, secret babies (the ultimate drama!), and whether one night can actually turn into a "forever."
Final Verdict 🍦
This book is like a warm scone with clotted cream—sweet, comforting, and quintessentially Cornish. It’s witty, a little bit messy, and a whole lot of fun. Just maybe don't trust Lando with the GPS next time.
Rating: 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 / 5 Vibe: Salty air, secret stares, and second chances.
If you had to "fake marry" a celebrity for a photoshoot, who are you picking? (Purely for business reasons, obviously...) 👇
Ooh not only is this a new St Aiden novel, but it also features heavily The Little Wedding Shop by the Sea, and as a massive fan of all of these books, I was utterly delighted to see Jess, Poppy and Sera again, as well as mentions of characters from many other books of this series.
As a Jane Linfoot fan all of this pleased me a great deal before I even got too far into this latest totally standalone novel.
I loved Maeve and Lando's story, both hearing about them from 10 years previous, and also getting to know them now as fully grown adults.
Maeve was a daughter, Nemmie as a result of one night with Lando 10 years ago, the night before he went off on an adventure with her brother, and she hadn't seen him since. So Lando is unaware that he is a father.
As fates would have it, they literally run into each other in a fun meet cute style situation and then are thrown together a lot over the summer, will both of them fighting all manner of emotions towards each other.
Add in the newest wedding venue in town a lot of different brides and situations, plus the fact that Nemmie and the other kids her age in the complex family set up that Maeve has, being totally wonderful, and incredibly clever and determined and you have all the elements of a fabulous book.
Add in some humour with some wedding dress mishaps, and a couple of large dogs too and this is an absolute joy to read.
Thank you to One More Chapter and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
Perfect romantic read. Great book to catch up on friends from the series. This series of books is always like coming home. Beautiful scenery, food, friendships, the wedding dresses are beautiful and it’s just a stunning series. One of my absolute favourites. Maeve is a single mum to Nemmie. Nemmie is 9. They live together with their dog Angel with her Mum and foster siblings. Maeves brother Sal is a property developer and has loaned money from most of his friends and family and now Maeves mum is short and it’s a huge worry. Maeve takes on work at the wedding dress shop and begins a social media campaign to get more business into the town. Her first day she falls into the watery arms of Lando her first love who has been away for 10 years since the night of their one night stand producing Nemmie. Only he doesn’t know nor does anyone but Maeves best friend. The summer is spent on the social media campaign with Lando playing a husband to Maeves bride and lots of fun and friendship happens along the way. This is a great book. Very recommended. Thank you NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
Ten years ago Maeve had a one night stand with her brother's best friend Lando, who then disappeared from her life. Seven months later she gives birth to a daughter Nemmie, totally unexpected and two months premature. Maeve has no contact with Lando until she is surprised by his appearance whilst modelling a wedding dress for the Brides by the Sea shop. Although this can be read as a standalone book I always look forward to returning to St Aiden in Cornwall where I know the setting and regular characters. There is plenty of slapstick humour, balanced by some emotional moments, plus children and dogs, so you can't go wrong. It is one of those cases where you want to bang the main characters heads together as they obviously have strong feelings for each other, but there are secrets keeping them apart. It does show that having well-off parents isn't necessarily a good thing and conversely how a loving home life isn't a given. An ideal beach read and I'm looking forward to reading any new books in this setting. I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.
A cozy beach themed romantic story about Maeve aka Maevey Wavey and Lando aka Orlando, Maeve’s brother’s best friend and a one-night stand that happened years prior. Maeve works with Tia, her best friend, in a bridal shop taking pictures of all the beautiful dresses the shop has to offer and posts them on Instagram/Tiktok. Lando was away for many years doing conservation work and now works with Maeve and coming back for good which complicates Maeve’s life.
Themes/Tropes: Cozy Romance, One Night Stand, Brother’s Best Friend, Second chances
Such a cute and cozy romance in a seaside village with beautiful huts that hosts weddings! The situationship between Maeve and Lando was complicated especially with Nemmie being in the picture. This is my second book I’ve read from Jane Linfoot and I’ve enjoyed this one as well.
Thank you to Netgalley, Harper Collins UK and Jane Linfoot for providing me this advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review!
A visit to St. Aidan, Cornwall, always guarantees drama, fun and romance, and this second-chance story of forgiveness and love is an engaging addition. Maeve's life didn't turn out as planned, but she has no regrets about having her unexpected daughter, Nemmie, whom she has raised with the love and support of her family. When the father unexpectedly returns, it creates many conflicts, especially as Maeve and Lando still share an inconvenient attraction. The storytelling is immersive, capturing the coastal setting, community, and the charm of the unfolding events. It's an emotional story with family drama, misunderstandings, and the gradual forgiveness of actions and secrets kept. I like the characters, the coastal setting and the slow-burn romance. I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
Maeve once imagined a future with Lando Nancarrow, but after one unforgettable night at her Cornish beach hut he vanished, leaving her to face life—and motherhood—alone. Ten years later, his sudden return throws her carefully rebuilt world off balance, especially when she’s persuaded to pose as his bride for a beach‑hut‑wedding campaign.
One of the joys of this series is how all the St Aidan stories interconnect, each book giving you a new angle on familiar faces and places. This instalment continues that charm. Maeve and Lando’s chemistry is easy to root for, and the second‑chance element feels satisfying without being overly dramatic.
It’s a really good sequel—comforting, romantic, and another strong addition to a series I genuinely enjoy.
So lovely to be back in the lovely St Aidan, surrounded by the beach, sea, harbour and all that a trip to the seaside entails! Old and new characters merge seamlessly into this read so that if feels familiar and welcoming to the reader Lando and Maeves story is a charming, slow burning romance that takes on a quite humorous journey as the past is revisited ,misconceptions dispelled,truths revealed and new businesses started! As the saying goes the course of true love rarely goes smoothly and this was certainly the case! Would be lovely to read a sequel Thank you NetGalley for this early read
⭐⭐⭐⭐A lovely story in a beautiful setting. Windflowers beach hut sounds like the most idyllic place to get married and Maeve and Landon the perfect people to help you achieve your dream wedding, even if they can't see they are perfect for each other. I've decided I want to.movevto St Aiden's myself and see if I can get a job with Maeve and Tia. You soon get wrapped up in all the goings on and feel like you become part of the friends and family in the book. I've not read any other books by @janelinfoot but I certainly will be reading more.⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was a lovely sweet read. Mauve is the owner of the beach hut, but needs to broaden the need for it. When she decides to start doing wedding, she needs some advertising. In walks Lando who reappears after years, he’s the groom in the advertising campaign, but will love blossom between them? It’s a nice, easy read, beautiful surroundings and lovely characters. A great summer read. 5 stars. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy.
I have just realised that the book I downloaded has the wrong title, but never mind, we are back in St. Aiden in the world of the Little Wedding Shop By the Sea, so it was good to catch up with characters I first met years ago. This story is very much escapist reading and I could've knocked the lead characters ' heads together for their lack of honest communication but it was a lovely story all the same.
A sweet slow burn romance by the sea. I enjoyed the way the friendship rebuilds and the romance blooms as well as the fun family and friends. Well paced, clever and funny with some tender moments.
Full disclosure - I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
A fun and charming, heart‑warming story back in fictional St Aiden! The Cornish Beach Hut Wedding by Jane Linfoot is an absolute treat, as always from this author. Another gorgeous read that is full of romance, mishaps and miscommunication and that brilliant coastal charm she writes so well. The beach hut setting for the wedding venture feels wonderfully niche, cute and you can picture yourself there on the beach at each wedding – complete with disasters! The story mixes humour, friendship, and antics with heartfelt, sincere moments that keep you right there with each character. They are really endearing, old familiar faces as well as new; the relationships whether friendship or romantic feel genuine, and you just hope for the ending they deserve. It’s the kind of book that lifts your mood and leaves you wishing you could step straight into its seaside world. A perfect feel good read for anyone who loves romance with heart and a gorgeous sense of place. Highly recommend both this book but all by Jane Linfoot.
This story was great from start to finish! There are laugh out loud moments, followed by cringe worthy ones. Every character had a part to play and it was done so well. They are very relatable. The descriptions brought you right into the pages of this story. I hated for this story to come to an end.
Second Chance Romance This book has a lovely summery feel to it and makes you want to visit Cornwall. The romance is very much a slow burn and a touch of sadness that it has taken so long for the pair to reconnect and drop their individual insecurities. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I did enjoy this book and the concept was really nice, I liked the characters and the story unfolded really well, I though it was going to get a bit frustrating with all the "misunderstandings" but it finished off well.
There was a lot of description of wedding dresses but I just speed read those bits.
This was a beautiful warm cosy read. I read this as a standalone book as understand there are others in the series, but this did not taint the story at all. Very likable characters with perhaps a predictable ending but again this did not spoil the read. A good mix of humour and a beautiful setting.
Such a lovely story, got me ready for the family wedding coming up. As with most of the books I read, there are a few twists and turns in the story. They also have some delicious recipes at the end, that I will be trying out soon.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Aw I do love a happy ending 💓. A fun read, that will make you smile. I haven't read all the previous books and you don't need to. Just a really lovely story which makes me feel happy x x I loved being part of the journey, very special and as I say, I do love a happy ending ♥️
☀️ A decade of silence, a secret daughter, and a second chance at "I do." ☀️
I just finished The Cornish Beach Hut Wedding by Jane Linfoot and it was the ultimate cozy escape to the coast! This was my first time reading Jane Linfoot and I was immediately charmed by her ability to blend a picturesque beach setting with a deeply emotional slow burn romance.
The story follows Maeve, who is trying to launch a wedding venture from her beautiful Cornish beach huts. When her former flame, Lando, reappears after ten years, she’s talked into posing as his bride for a promotional shoot. Posing for wedding photos with the man who broke your heart, and who doesn't know he’s a father, is basically the definition of high-tension forced proximity!
Why this is your next favorite summer read:
The Vibe: It is the perfect choice for a summer or beach read. You can practically feel the sand between your toes and hear the waves crashing against the huts.
The Romance: This is second chance romance at its best. The history between Maeve and Lando is palpable, making every lingering look for the camera feel absolutely electric.
The Heart: Beyond the romance, watching Lando integrate back into the life Maeve built for their daughter added a layer of sweetness that I didn't expect.
If you love a story about healing, gorgeous coastal scenery, and a love that refuses to stay in the past, definitely grab this one for your vacation bag!
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pub Date: April 30, 2026
Disclaimer: Thank you HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.