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A Wedding in Cornwall #3
A Cottage in Cornwall
Spring is in the air at Cliffs House, the charming Cornish estate that Julianne Morgen has come to think of as home. Her next big event is a personal favor to her employer: coordinating the perfect wedding for Lady Amanda’s friend and mentor, artist Constance Strong, whose late-in-life courtship is worthy of the storybooks themselves.
But as if helping Lady Amanda isn’t enough to occupy her mind, Julianne finds herself distracted by personal matters. Her long distance romance with Matthew Rose, the handsome and brilliant horticulturist has been on the rocks for weeks now – and when Matthew suddenly returns to Cornwall, he brings news with him that could change everything between them.
Can Julianne help Lady Amanda pull off the perfect surprise wedding for a case of true love? And no matter the odds they face, will Julianne and Matthew finally find their own happily ever after?
But as if helping Lady Amanda isn’t enough to occupy her mind, Julianne finds herself distracted by personal matters. Her long distance romance with Matthew Rose, the handsome and brilliant horticulturist has been on the rocks for weeks now – and when Matthew suddenly returns to Cornwall, he brings news with him that could change everything between them.
Can Julianne help Lady Amanda pull off the perfect surprise wedding for a case of true love? And no matter the odds they face, will Julianne and Matthew finally find their own happily ever after?
86 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 5, 2017
About the author
Laura Briggs
103 books118 followersLaura Briggs is the bestselling author of multiple lighthearted romance books, including the Amazon UK Top 100's LATE TO THE WEDDING and the popular A WEDDING IN CORNWALL series. Since her debut with Pelican Book Group's inspirational novella ONLY IN NOVELS, she has worked both with publishers and as an independent author, as well as partnering with others writers, including working under a pen name in other genres. She loves vintage fashion, classic movies, British melodrama, and spending time with her pets.
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January 4, 2017
Another charmingly enjoyable book in Laura Briggs Cornwall series, which I am loving so far. This may be the third book, but I do think it works as a standalone, then again, each installment is under 100 pages, so would be quite easy to go back and read them all in order to get a full feel for the characters.
This time around there are two main story lines, the progress of Julianne's on-off relationship with sexy Poldark-esque Matthew Rose, and also the short notice wedding that Lady Amanda wants Julianne's help with.
The wedding is for Lady Amanda's godmother, a talented artist who really doesn't want a fuss, but since they are event planners, what was supposed to be a tiny gathering, turns into a far more elaborate reception than may have been anticipated, but still completely understated compared to the majority of events held at Cliff House.
As someone who has been reading this series from the start, one of the characters in particular this time, is given a tough storyline, with a bit of emotional depth to it, which I wasn't expecting, but it was encouraging to see, in this otherwise relatively light hearted series.
A Cottage in Cornwall is a pleasurable way to spend an hour or two, with its picturesque location, some creative cooking, and a beautiful back story to the couple getting married.
Thank you to Laura Briggs for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
March 18, 2024
As with the previous entries in this series, this is a novella -- or perhaps a short story -- rather than a full length book. I was seriously irritated when this one began. It had seemed Julianne and Matt had a HEA at the end of the second book, albeit with Matt working in the U.S. and Julianne staying in Cornwall.
However, as this book begins, Julianne and Matt haven't talked in weeks, and their last communications were angry. Then, when the two do communicate, another huge spanner is thrown in the works. In the first book we had Matt's ex-. In the second we had Julianne's ex-. And now something else?
The focus of this is Julianne's planning the marriage of an older artist and the "love of her life." Along the way, we get a lot more of Matt and Julianne, and by the end I was happy indeed. So I'll give this one a B-, and round to four stars.
However, as this book begins, Julianne and Matt haven't talked in weeks, and their last communications were angry. Then, when the two do communicate, another huge spanner is thrown in the works. In the first book we had Matt's ex-. In the second we had Julianne's ex-. And now something else?
The focus of this is Julianne's planning the marriage of an older artist and the "love of her life." Along the way, we get a lot more of Matt and Julianne, and by the end I was happy indeed. So I'll give this one a B-, and round to four stars.
January 21, 2022
Another predictable feel-good read by Laura Briggs
January 31, 2018
Love reading a story about true romance and based here in the uk.
Great read and trilogy of stories. Would recommend to any one who wants to read a light hearted book. Can't wait to read the next one.
Great read and trilogy of stories. Would recommend to any one who wants to read a light hearted book. Can't wait to read the next one.
July 25, 2019
A Lovely summer read
Although I really enjoyed this, the third book, one tiny thing irritated me. Bulbs that have been planted take three months to show through the ground and a further four to six weeks to flower
Although I really enjoyed this, the third book, one tiny thing irritated me. Bulbs that have been planted take three months to show through the ground and a further four to six weeks to flower
April 1, 2018
Great
Loved it Glad they made up. Like all these books that's why I gave 5 stars. Will carry on reading the rest
Loved it Glad they made up. Like all these books that's why I gave 5 stars. Will carry on reading the rest
June 4, 2019
Lovely little story in this continuing series.
March 11, 2020
Good series
December 13, 2021
Good short book.
June 17, 2022
Read all 6 books back to back!
January 27, 2017
It was lovely to revisit Cefylgwyn and the residents of Cliffs House. I look forward to the next one.
November 21, 2017
Another enjoyable book from A Wedding in Cornwall series. I’ve read 3 of these and I’ve enjoyed every one, most of the characters are really likeable and relatable
February 25, 2017
The Continuing Story – 4.5 stars
This book begins with a rather startling sentence about someone going to prison. That was all I had read when I lifted my head to answer a question. When I got back to the story I realised it was a television series’ hero who was (possibly) going to prison. Whew! The telly hero bears a remarkable resemblance to Julianne’s own hero; except HIS heroic status appears to be somewhat in doubt. At the end of the last book Matthew left Cornwall for a spring lecture series in Boston, leaving Julianne at Cliffs House to carry on with her job as event planner.
Long-distance relationships are high maintenance, even in this high tech age with face-to-face chats via webcam. Disagreements that can be sorted out very quickly in person with a touch or a hug, can escalate when a couple is apart, and that appears to be the case with Julianne and Matthew.
Meanwhile Julianne and Lady Amanda are secretly arranging a surprise wedding and reception for Constance, a renowned botanical artist, and one of Lady Amanda’s oldest and dearest friends. Julianna spends some time talking to Constance who told her the story of how her intended, Joseph, had proposed. This whimsical paragraph so delightfully phrased is an exquisite piece of writing and I have read it five times already. (It is also highlighted so I can find it again easily.) Further on in the story, when Julianne attends an exhibition of Constance’s watercolours in London, I came across another descriptive treasure that I have read several times. This one is also highlighted.
In between all, this Julianne is dealing with Matthew’s return, and with a very disagreeable, disobliging and downright rude temporary gardener at Cliffs House. The rest you will have to read for yourselves.
This book is very well-written and edited, and I am delighted to find a modern author who isn’t afraid to meander off on flights of fancy, especially given her marvellous use of the English language.
I am terribly tempted to give a five star rating just for those two paragraphs, but sticking to my code, I will bend it to give 4.5 stars. I DO wish Amazon would make provision for reviewers to give half stars.
This book begins with a rather startling sentence about someone going to prison. That was all I had read when I lifted my head to answer a question. When I got back to the story I realised it was a television series’ hero who was (possibly) going to prison. Whew! The telly hero bears a remarkable resemblance to Julianne’s own hero; except HIS heroic status appears to be somewhat in doubt. At the end of the last book Matthew left Cornwall for a spring lecture series in Boston, leaving Julianne at Cliffs House to carry on with her job as event planner.
Long-distance relationships are high maintenance, even in this high tech age with face-to-face chats via webcam. Disagreements that can be sorted out very quickly in person with a touch or a hug, can escalate when a couple is apart, and that appears to be the case with Julianne and Matthew.
Meanwhile Julianne and Lady Amanda are secretly arranging a surprise wedding and reception for Constance, a renowned botanical artist, and one of Lady Amanda’s oldest and dearest friends. Julianna spends some time talking to Constance who told her the story of how her intended, Joseph, had proposed. This whimsical paragraph so delightfully phrased is an exquisite piece of writing and I have read it five times already. (It is also highlighted so I can find it again easily.) Further on in the story, when Julianne attends an exhibition of Constance’s watercolours in London, I came across another descriptive treasure that I have read several times. This one is also highlighted.
In between all, this Julianne is dealing with Matthew’s return, and with a very disagreeable, disobliging and downright rude temporary gardener at Cliffs House. The rest you will have to read for yourselves.
This book is very well-written and edited, and I am delighted to find a modern author who isn’t afraid to meander off on flights of fancy, especially given her marvellous use of the English language.
I am terribly tempted to give a five star rating just for those two paragraphs, but sticking to my code, I will bend it to give 4.5 stars. I DO wish Amazon would make provision for reviewers to give half stars.
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