Italy and Forever

Wedding Planners #4

by Leonie Mack

Wedding planner Ginny Weller is an unashamed romantic, optimist and believer in happy-ever-afters.

But after a string of disastrous boyfriends, even Ginny is beginning to have doubts. She decides the only course of action is to embark on a self-imposed dating ban. After all, her friends keep telling her that love will arrive when she stops looking.

A few months into the experiment, Ginny’s not convinced. The only man who has set her heart racing is grumpy photographer Rhys, and that was in annoyance rather than passion.

With a dream wedding in Italy to attend, Ginny and Rhys have no option but to spend time together. As the idyllic landscape of the Dolomites weaves its magic, she discovers a softer side to Rhys – and the secrets he’s been keeping – and her heart begins racing for all sorts of other reasons.

Can Ginny’s dating ban survive the most romantic country of all or will the dolce vita – and the ruggedly handsome Rhys - prove impossible to resist?

Genres: Romance

330 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 20, 2026

About the author

After leaving Australia ‘for a year’, Leonie never went home and now travels across Europe jotting down love stories wherever she goes. She has a degree in languages and is an expert at taking public transport and travelling under her own steam on foot or by bike. ‘Home’ is now in central Germany, in the vineyards along the Main river, where she spends her time writing happy endings in English and speaking German with bad grammar.

Reviews

[Vicki F · Rating 1 out of 5]

I DNF Italy and Forever by Leonie Mack. The 'f' bomb was dropped in chapter 2. I do not read books with such profanity because I believe a well-written book doesn't need it. It may have been the only time the 'f' bomb was used, but my reading stopped at that point.

Released Aug. 20th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

[VickydpBooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

🇮🇹💖 If you love Sarah Morgan, Mandy Baggot and Jill Mansell, add this one to your TBR! 💖🇮🇹

If you’re looking for romance, gorgeous Italian scenery, a little grumpy-meets-sunshine chemistry and plenty of feel-good moments, this sounds like the perfect escape! ✨

Wedding planner Ginny Weller is a hopeless romantic who believes in happily-ever-afters… even if her own love life has been anything but happily-ever-after! After a string of disastrous boyfriends, she decides it’s time for a dating ban. Surely love will find her when she stops looking?

Enter Rhys — the grumpy photographer who is definitely not Ginny’s type… or so she tells herself! 😂

When they’re thrown together at a dream wedding in the breathtaking Dolomites, Ginny begins to discover there’s much more to Rhys than meets the eye. As the Italian landscape works its magic and his carefully guarded secrets begin to surface, Ginny’s feelings start to change in ways she never expected. ❤️

✨ Romance
✨ Italy
✨ Wedding chaos
✨ Grumpy/sunshine vibes
✨ Secrets, friendship and second chances
✨ A feel-good escape with plenty of heart

And the best part? Every book in the Wedding Planners series can be read as a standalone! 💍💕

Perfect for fans of warm-hearted romantic fiction, beautiful destinations and stories that leave you believing in love again. 🇮🇹❤️

[Grace Power · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love a wedding.
This wedding was set in Italy, a romantic setting for a special couple.
A swoony, romantic read.

[Jerri Bosley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Italy and Forever is a book written about Ginny, a wedding planner who has set herself a dating ban because she believes in reverse psychology - and wants to attract the right person! It has to be someone with long-term potential. Definitely not Rhys, a photographer, 10 years older than her, who hates her and seemingly all people. But Sophie and Andreas are getting married in Italy and Ginny is short a photographer. Can she pluck up the courage to ask Rhys for his help?

I devoured this book in 2 sittings, it was a really easy read.

Any book set in Italy, I am reading. Whilst I have never been, it is always the perfect backdrop for a romance novel. And this book was no exception, however this book was set in Northern Italy and felt very different from the usual "Italian romances". I felt it focused less on Italy as a whole and more the wedding venue and surrounding area. It did not really have an Italian vibe to it, just European, it honestly could have been set anywhere. This was great as it did make it different from the norm.

I loved that the parts set in the UK were local to me. As someone who lives in Somerset I frequent the places mentioned, and it was great to be able to visually picture when certain places were described.

As a person who has ADHD, I could not keep up with all the characters. Even at the end I did not know who was who and could skim over names because their stories had got so lost to me, I genuinely did not know what was happening. I believe this is because this was book 4 of a series and I needed to read the others first for familiarity. I do not think this book should be read as a standalone, in my personal opinion.

Because of this, I did not enjoy the last chapter of the book. It did not focus on the characters that I was interested in learning about, mainly the characters I could not remember. I felt this spoilt what could have been a great ending to the story.

I feel this would be a great read for people who have read the other books in this series, and for readers who like reading about age-gap relationships.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Publishing for allowing me to review this ARC.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Leonie Mack’s Italy and Forever spent most of Saturday following me around the house. I started it outside with my morning coffee, carried my Kindle into the kitchen while I made lunch, and somehow ended the day reading one last chapter before bed. Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the gifted advance copy.

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I don’t even try to resist books set in Italy anymore. It’s a lost cause.

The minute weddings, little villages, mountain views, and good food show up in a story, I’m all in. Reading this made me wish I had a passport in my purse instead of grocery receipts.

Ginny clicked with me almost immediately. She keeps believing in love even after it’s let her down a few times, and I liked that she never felt over-the-top. She just felt real. Rhys wasn’t as easy to figure out. At first I thought he was difficult just for the sake of it. I was wrong. The more I learned about him, the more he made sense.

At one point I looked over and realized my coffee had gone cold. Again. Apparently that’s becoming a habit.

Faith wandered in, jumped beside me, and stretched across my lap like she planned to end my reading session. She almost succeeded.

I also loved everyone around Ginny and Rhys. Their friendships felt genuine and gave the story a cozy feeling. I always appreciate that because life isn’t just about two people.

Italy completely stole the show. I could picture the scenery so clearly that I found myself looking up photos of the Dolomites after I finished reading.

By the last page I wasn’t thinking about the chores I’d ignored all day. I was thinking about plane tickets, Italian food, and disappearing into those mountains for a week.

I’d happily recommend this one if you’re looking for a warm, hopeful romance that feels like a little vacation.

What book has made you want to pack a suitcase before you even reached the last page?

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[Mary Lawrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was excited to read the latest in Leonie Mack’s Wedding Planner series; this one is set in the quiet & beautiful South Tyrol region of Northern Italy. Ginny is planning the wedding of her friend Sophie, who is also a wedding planner, to mountain guide Andreas, but still needs a photographer. Rhys is her last resort but Ginny is reluctant to ask as he’s grumpy & doesn’t like photographing people.

I thought it’s a great story, although it did take me a little while to get into it. At first I found Ginny a bit frustrating, but came to like her as I got to know her better. There was an intense chemistry between Ginny & Rhys from the start, everyone could see it but them! I loved the way the close friendship between them grew, evidenced by the details in encounters such as when Rhys was showing her how to use his camera. Ginny & Rhys are very different characters; she is an incurable romantic, still looking for the soulmate she’s sure is out there. Rhys, on the other hand, is grumpy, definitely doesn’t believe in romance, & doesn’t like photographing people. The reason for this is explained as the story develops, if only he could tell Ginny himself. They’re so awkward around each other it’s painful, both reluctant to talk about their feelings in case they’re not reciprocated. Ginny & Rhys both have issues around relationships deriving from past experience, which are written about with sensitivity.

There’s much to enjoy in this book. There’s lots of humour in both incidents & dialogue. I loved the incident with her hair, & then there were the groom’s friends with all the outrageous wedding traditions they insisted had to be included on the wedding day - were they really all true?!! Leonie’s descriptions of the beautiful & scenic South Tyrol brilliantly convey the sights, sounds & smells enabling me to picture it - & now I want to go there! It’s a lovely story which I really enjoyed & recommend.

Thanks to Netgalley & Boldwood Books for an arc of this book, which I have reviewed voluntarily; all opinions are my own.

[Tanisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am always a fan of a good romance, and after enjoying book one and book three of this series, I was really excited to return to this world. Add in grumpy/sunshine and an age gap, and the description immediately caught my attention. I was looking forward to seeing how Ginny and Rhys would find their way to each other, especially since they both seemed to have given up on finding their happily ever after, at least for the time being.

I connected with Ginny and Rhys right away. Their personalities are very different, but that was part of what made their dynamic so enjoyable. Ginny is the eternal optimist and romantic, while Rhys is much more guarded. I liked watching Ginny slowly discover that there was much more underneath Rhys's grumpy exterior. Of course, having much of their story unfold against the beautiful backdrop of Italy did not hurt either!

Rhys, in particular, really stood out to me. My heart went out to him as we learned more about the condition he developed following an injury. I could not imagine dealing with the condition itself while also carrying the guilt he felt over how other people reacted to it. It explained so much about why he kept people at a distance, and I liked how that part of his story was handled. It also added more depth to some of the issues that developed between him and Ginny later in the book.

Overall, I really enjoyed this story. Ginny and Rhys were easy to root for, and I loved seeing their relationship slowly develop from annoyance into something neither of them expected. I am actually pretty sad to see this series come to an end, but I loved that the epilogue gave us a glimpse into the futures of all the main characters. It was a really satisfying way to say goodbye to the series.

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

[Ritu Bhathal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leoni Mack's books always lift me up and take me to glorious destinations - the epitome of armchair travel!
Ginny has one of the most important weddings to plan in her career: that of her dear colleague, Sophie, to the unlikely man of her dreams, Andreas. Having talked about ideal weddings for so long together, she is determined to give the couple the best wedding she can, starting with locating it in Northern Italy, where Andreas's family come from. She just needs to secure the photographer, and whether she wants to or not, she needs to ask one of the groom-to-be's best friends, Rhys, to do the job. They've clashed a lot in the past, and she doesn't relish the idea of spending time with him.
Rhys suffers from a condition that causes face blindness, something that happened after an accident. He can't photograph people. How can he be the official photographer at his friend's wedding, when he's better at scenic shots?
Through the story, he ends up agreeing, and Ginny and Rhys's relationship turns from one extreme to the other.
I loved this whole story, and some of the funny traditions that were upheld through the lead-up to the wedding and after were key to some great moments in the book.
Ginny comes across as bold and opinionated, but she has such a soft centre that she tries to protect. Rhys may be a little gruff, but his heart is sore after being burned before. Seeing how they begin to open up to each other and magnify each other's good sides is fabulous!
Italy and Forever is the fourth and final book in the Wedding Planners series, but can be read as a standalone. I much prefer having read all the previous stories, as we meet the different characters again and again, and we can see them grow and how their own stories develop.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Leonie Mack has a way of writing romances that leave you smiling, and Italy and Forever was no exception. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Italy (and England too), this story had the perfect blend of romance, friendship, and personal growth.

Ginny is a true romantic who has sworn off dating after too many disappointments, while Rhys has closed himself off from relationships as he navigates life after a climbing accident that left him with face blindness. I appreciated that their challenges felt genuine and added depth to their relationship rather than creating unnecessary drama. Watching the two slowly let down their walls made for a satisfying, believable romance.

One of my favorite parts of the book was the Italian setting. Leonie Mack always makes me want to book a trip, and the gorgeous scenery, weddings, and close-knit friendships gave the story a warm, feel-good atmosphere. Even though this ties into earlier books, I never felt lost. Returning characters added richness to the story, but it easily stands on its own.

While the romance is definitely the heart of the book, I also enjoyed the friendships and the way the different storylines came together naturally. The pacing kept me engaged, and I found myself rooting for Ginny and Rhys from beginning to end.

If you're looking for a heartwarming romance with memorable characters, beautiful scenery, and plenty of emotional moments, Italy and Forever is a wonderful escape.

[Darcy DecantingBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

And we’re back in Italy, one of my favorite places and book settings!

Sunny wedding planner Ginny is a romantic at heart and dying to find love, maybe too much. She’s on a self-imposed dating ban to figure herself out and what she really wants. It shouldn’t be a problem for the moment; she has her best friend’s wedding to execute and she’s working closely with grumpy Rhys who’s always hated her.

Nature and wildlife photographer Rhys feels like a fish out of water photographing a wedding, especially for his best friend and especially because he has a brain disorder where he can’t recognize or remember faces, which developed after an accident. A person he’ll always find some way to recognize is Ginny.

So Ginny and Rhys spend LOTS of time together and can’t resist the building attraction. Why not just have a casual fling? She’s never done that and it sounds fun and freeing; he knows he can’t offer her the HEA of her dreams but can give her a week of fun. And of course they grow closer and open up to each other, support each other, and realize they have some legit feelings. But admitting them? Might be a problem.

I loved them together, classic grumpy sunshine and I ended up adoring Rhys. There’s just something about a gruff book boyfriend! All the little moments that added up, the cameos from the previous books’ MCs, so much love in the air!

Read if you love forced proximity, grumpy sunshine, he falls first, beautiful settings, wedding weeks, Italy, fling turned forever, with some adventure on the side.

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️ This book is about Ginny, a wedding planner, who is in desperate need of a wedding photographer and Rhys, a photographer, who is the last person on earth she wants to ask, but the only one left. After initially refusing he finally agrees and their attraction to each other is obvious. Rhys has a secret and when it's revealed everything starts to make sense.

There's a lack of communication between the two main characters which leads to some misunderstandings, but you'll find yourself rooting for them. I love that their coworkers are more like family and the gossip between them is funny. There's also a bar scene that is laugh out loud funny.

The author is very descriptive with the scenery in her books and this one is no exception. This book takes place in South Tyrol and you will want to pack a bag and purchase a ticket before you finish it.

Having read the entire Wedding Planners series, I was really bummed that this is the last book. Here's hoping we'll see these characters again or maybe the next generation in a future series. Never say never, right? This book can be read independently, but do yourself a favor and read the rest of the series!

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Italy and Forever by Leonie Mack

I received an advance digital copy of this book at no charge. This is my honest, voluntary review.

This is the fourth and last book in the Wedding Planners series. I have really enjoyed this series and have to say that I think this one is my favorite. Ginny has been in every book, and she wanted so much to find love. Little does she know that she has had an admirer all along. Rhys is a photographer that has face blindness that he got after a fall during an assignment. This is the second book I've read with a character with this condition, and it was interesting to see how the author handled it. It is truly hard to imagine. I loved both characters and reading how they changed their mindsets in order to realize that they really were in love. The bonus for this book was that main attraction is Andreas and Sophie's. We get to see all the characters from the series come together for this event. So fun! You do not need to have read the other books to read this one, but it is nice to know the background characters a little better from reading the previous books. I love happy endings, and this was the perfect one for this series.

[Pattie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. Leonie Mack does a fabulous job with merging the fun aspects of travel with the frustrations of managing moving parts with events and locales, organizing people who will do what they want, and doing it all with a smile.

Ginny is a wedding planner who is planning the wedding of her friend and colleague, Sophie. The only photographer she can find is Rhys, who annoys her to no end, whom she thinks hates her. Surprise (or not, really), he thinks she hates him.

Thrown together on this wedding project, they figure out how to work together. Then some secrets they're keeping come to light, and that adds even more to the wedding events and traditions (some sweet, some a bit "out there," but all for love).

As before, Leonie Mack does a wonderful job merging emotions, fun and humor, and some deep feelings and self-image issues on both sides--all for trust, honesty, and yes, love.

Italy and Forever is the fourth in the Wedding Planners series. While I have only read book 3 before this one, I still felt that this was a good book for wrapping everything up for each of the characters who are a part of I Do Destination Weddings. I really enjoyed this novel.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC for review, thanks to the publisher and NetGalley.

Having previously read an ARC from Leonie Mack, I fell in love with her writing - so I was very excited to read this and it was absolutely worth it!

There is just something about her writing that I can't put into words - I don't just love it, I LOVE it. There's nothing to dislike, I'm hooked from the first page, the storylines are fantastic, the characters are just ordinary - not in a bad way, in a completely natural way - I don't feel as though I'm reading fiction, it's as though I actually know these people and everything has happened in real life!

Ginny and Rhys are quite possibly two of the best characters I've read, ever. They were just so easy to love, and it was a pleasure to see their relationship develop. Rhys's story in particular, it added so much depth to their relationship and they were absolutely meant to be together.

The epilogue was just the perfect end to the series and I'm so sad it is over.

Although this is part of a series, I've read them as standalone books and got along with them perfectly. I will however, be reading the series from start to finish as I love it so much!

[K.J. Sweeney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who doesn't love a grumpy-meets-sunshine romance? That's certainly what we have here. Rhys clearly has feelings for Ginny, even when he can't admit it to himself, never mind her. But when they are forced to spend more time together, it's clear that the chemistry is off the charts and they both feel a great deal for one another.
Ginny has wanted to find 'the one' for as long as she can remember, with not a great deal of luck. Rhys has avoided relationships; he was clearly always been a solitary type, but after an accident which left him completely changed, it became even harder.
I loved the chemistry between this pair and how their growing romance developed and played out. They made a great couple. I've enjoyed all of these opposites-attract romances, and this was a great one to round out the series.
As well as the romance itself, I loved Rhy's Mam. The rhythms of her speech captured the Welsh way of speaking so well, and she was a great character.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and given voluntarily.

[Firetruckmama · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher, for which I thank them.

“Italy and Forever,” by Leonie Mack, is book number four in the “Wedding Planners” series. This book can be read as a stand-alone, though I think reading at least the first book in the series might’ve made this book more enjoyable for me. Ms. Mack does a good job of catching the reader up to speed on who is who, but I kept feeling like I was missing some back story while reading this book. I found the friendship ties to be tight and well done. I thought the wedding and the planning was fine - and I even liked the Rhys was a photographer (though I had some issues with why Rhys had to be the photographer for the wedding - but maybe that’s because I have real world knowledge?). I’m not sure why I didn’t like this book as much as I could have - possibly the whole part four of a series - but while the book was “fine,” I didn’t love it. Would I give the author another try - yes, I found the writing engaging.

[_newromantics_reborn_ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I knew I would love another book by Leonie Mack because I also read the ARC for Head Over Wheels last year and it was absolutely amazing.

I immediately related to Ginny. She’s a hopeless romantic, which is kind of hard not to be when you’re a wedding planner, and she’s confident. Rhys wasn’t as easy to figure out, and I had a hard time liking him, even when things picked up between him and Ginny. I just couldn’t see it.

I love books set in Italy, no matter where it is, and this one didn’t make the exception. I could picture every scenery perfectly.

And even though this book is the latest in a series, I didn’t feel like I was missing something. I would read the others, because now I’m intrigued, but I didn’t feel like I was watching S3 of a tv show I haven’t watched before without the recap at the beginning, if you know what I mean.

I recommend this book if you’re looking for a cozy, hopeful romance.

[Betta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for trusting me with advance copy of this book

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Not my first Leonie Mack book and another one in the same universe, the good thing is you don’t need to know the whole series to make sense of it, as they are perfect as stand alone books too.

What I loved particularly this time, other than the beautiful setting of Sud Tyrol and the Dolomites, it’s how different and real both main characters are. Ginny and Rhys are far from perfect, unique in their own way and it was just a pleasure reading about them getting to know each other, overcome their fears and stubbornness and slowly fall in love.

Ginny was relatable, conscious of her own flaws and her optimism about love and happy endings contagious without getting boring or unrealistic.

Rhys was more mature, with a past and present that makes him so lovable and impossible to resist.

Overall a super pleasant read and the perfect holiday companion. Highly recommended

[WhatFrizRead · Rating 5 out of 5]

The fourth book in Mack's 'Wedding Planners' story and it's another great read! This time, Ginny is the focus... Ginny who is desperate to find 'the one' and get married and do the whole thing but just cannot find anyone who wants that too and so, encouraged by her friends and therapist, she begins a 'dating ban'.... all is going well until the wedding atmosphere at her colleagues' wedding changes something between Ginny and a photographer...

Written in Mack's style, some chapters are from Ginny's POV and others from the other main character but they overlap and flow seamlessly between the two. I found the initial chapter a little tricky as the book is written so that it can standalone, meaning quite a lot of background information is shoehorned into the first chapter but once I'd got past that it was a book I didn't want to put down! The chemistry in the book, the settings, the characters..it's a great read.

If you've enjoyed the rest in the series, you'll like the conclusions that this one gives. If you've haven't read the others? You can still enjoy this...but go back and read 1-3 first!

[Barbara Powell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ginny is a wedding planner who has put herself on a dating ban because her last boyfriends have been such disappointments that shes hoping that if she holds off she will finally attract Mr Right. Career wise the is planning Sophie and Andreas wedding in Italy and she needs a photographer. Along comes Rhys, who is 10 years older than her and seems to be fantastic it his job as a nature photographer because he doesn’t care for people but Ginny wants to hire him for the wedding. As they spend time together the chemistry grows and the story takes off.
The location for the story and the wedding events are gorgeous! it is the perfect sitting for a wedding and for romance. This is a quick, light read that you can breeze through in a sitting or two whether you have read other books in the series or not. If youre a fan of grumpy/sunshine set in a gorgeous locale, youre going to want to read this one.
Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review

[Ann Lovell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ginny a hopeless romantic works for a wedding company. Desperately looking for her soulmate After no luck she has a self imposed ban on dating. Works for I do destinations

Rhys struggles after a mountain climbing accident to recognise people’s faces. A loner in every sense of the word. Doesn’t date or want any relationships. Works for partner company to Ginnys Great Heart Adventures

The back story of Sophie and Andreas wedding is seamlessly woven into Rhys and Ginnys relationship. Lots of friendships intertwined and it’s not essential to have read any previous books. You’ll get a great feel for the build of the feeling of each of these characters and how there back story shapes their current feelings.

It’s got a really lovely feel to it. It builds nicely with enough going on elsewhere to keep you well entertained.


Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC.

[Lisa Hemming · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rhys and Ginny were like star-crossed lovers who were destined to be together, but who were afraid to get too close. Rhys feels much too old for Ginny because she has her whole life ahead of her and he doesn't want to drag her down. He does love her enthusiasm, zest for life, and feisty attitude, and just being near her gives him a little bit of hope that maybe she likes him, too. Working together on the wedding was not the dream come true that Ginny imagined. She knew that Rhys agreed to do it under protest, but she would take one for the team and help him any way that she could. Ginny was a true romantic who wanted the white picket fence and a fairy tale happily ever after. Every time Rhys smiled or seemed to flirt with her made her feel that she might have a chance with him. Italy is one of the most romantic countries in the world and the perfect place for Rhys and Ginny to share their hopes and dreams, secrets, and plans for the future. The romantic atmosphere of the impending wedding along with the glorious mountain scenery set the stage for new beginnings, heartfelt declarations of love, and memories that would last a lifetime.
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[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨️Spoiler Free Review ✨️

Thanks to @netgalley @leoniejmack and @boldwoodbooks for the ARC in return for my honest review.

This is the 4th book in the #weddingplanners series and can be read as a standalone. It was easy to follow and there was a little catch up on all the characters.
The start for me was a little bit slow & dragged out but then it did get going. It is a heartwarming and cosy book, and I did enjoy the story of Rhys & Ginny unfold. I thought the way his brain injury was written was really empathetic. Slight irk was the way in which Rhys' age is always,mentioned and made out to be really old- he's 39, shes 28! That's nothing these day!
All in all a cute, enemies-lovers, grumpy older man, hopeless romantic read.

[Jocelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!

So happy that Ginny is the singleton and finding her soulmate in this episode of the I do wedding planning agency. The unlikely romance between Ginny & the photographer Rhys was a very fun read, due to the constant rambling she did when they met. The book did bring up a condition that I did not know much about, Face Blindness, which prompted me to read up more on it. It is real, and I realise we might need to be more aware of people who might have such condition as they might be suffering at workplaces, or any social environments where you need to look at people.

I am looking forward to the next installment - of Reshma and Will!

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had forgotten that I’d read a previous book in this series, but I found myself having the exact same reaction this time around. I just didn’t connect with the characters. There were a few humorous moments, and I liked seeing characters from the earlier books tied into the story, but overall, this one wasn’t a favorite for me.

I also found it odd that everyone pushed Rhys into being the photographer despite knowing about his issues. Was there really not one other person who could have handled the job?

[Majken Skov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely story

Five stars for an excellent romance with a well crafted story in a perfectly wonderful setting with likeable and believable characters.
An extra star for a wedding in the fall with a pregnant bride.
And one more for the wedding speech which included Plato.
I’m not a big fan of the compulsory angst and running around in the end but I am accepting of the fact that this is the way of these books. And I really appreciate that the humor in this novel also made it to the ending.
Oh and the only moustache was on a photo.
And the physical attraction was really well done.
And this book just made me very happy 😊

[Hayley Wren · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been thoroughly enjoying this series by Leonie Mack and it's sad that this is the last book.  We follow Ginny who goes on a dating ban but doesn't bank on meeting Photographer Rhys who makes her feel like breaking her dating ban. I enjoyed this book, it's characters and returning back to Italy again. It was lovely to catch up with the previous characters from the rest of the series. Although I found it a little slow to start, it didn't take long for me to get into the story and begin to rooting for Ginny and Rhys. I always enjoy Leonie Mack's books.

[Emma Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have enjoyed other books by the author and Italy and forever certainly didn't disappoint. From the very first page I was hooked and I kept reading until the end as I wanted to know what happened. The place settings in the story sounded beautiful and I loved the great mix of characters. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more by the author.
💖 Thank you to Boldwood Books, the author Leonie Mack and Netgalley for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

[Stephanie Adams · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoy the quick, fast romance with some humorous events sprinkled throughout. This is the second book I've read of the Wedding Planners books. They are easy to read, always with a HEA, and I do like the settings of the story (weddings, usually in remote locations).

If you enjoy HEA, easy to read romcoms, I recommend this book.

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher, and Leonie Mack for the eARC.

[Jenny’s Book Corner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect, ending to the Wedding Planners series 🥹

Okay, Ginny and Rhys are everything but also getting glimpses and interactions from the rest of the team is just perfect! It all started with Sophie and Andreas so it was very fitting to end with the celebration of their love but also with a happily ever after of 2 more characters!!

This whole series was amazing but I do think Italy and Forever was my favourite! It was super addictive and a true unputdownable!