The Wedding Day: Family, exes, and unexpected housemates conspire to jeopardize her big day

Written by Catherine Alliott

Narrated by Caroline Doughty

Annie O'Harran is getting married … all over again

A divorced, single mother, Annie is about to tie the knot with David. But there's a long summer to get through first. A summer where's she's retreating to a lonely house in Cornwall, where's she's going to finish her book, spend time with her teenage daughter Flora and make any last-minute wedding plans.

Annie should be so lucky.

For as soon as Annie arrives her competitive sister and her wild brood fetch up. While Annie's inconsiderate ex-husband and his latest squeeze are holidaying nearby and insist on dropping in. Plus there's the surprise American houseguest who can't help sharing his recent heartbreak.

Suddenly Annie's big day seems a long, long way off - and if she's not careful it might never happen at all…

"Alliott's joie de vivre is irresistible" - Daily Mail

"Possibly my favorite writer" - Marian Keyes

• Language: English
• Publisher: No Shooz Publishing
• Release date: Jul 3, 2018
• ISBN: 9781948224345

Catherine Alliott

'People often ask me if I always had a burning desire to be an author, and the honest answer is no, in fact, it almost happened by accident. I was working as a copywriter in an ad agency and tired of writing blurb for soap powder, began writing a novel under the desk. I had no thought of publication, was just doing it to relieve the boredom, but I must say it was a bit of a shock when my boss walked in one day and said we're not sure you're entirely committed and gave me the sack! Actually, I think that galvanized me and I was determined to finish it. I did, but it took a while: I was working freelance, and then pregnant with my first child so it wasn't at the forefront of my mind. When my son was born I discovered babies slept for great chunks of the day, so I revisited it, tapping it onto a computer my brother gave me. (The first draft was in long hand, I'm a complete Luddite by nature, and actually, still write my first draft into note books.) My husband persuaded me to send it to an agent who took it - amazingly and then a few weeks later I had a publisher too. The Old Girl Network came out about a year later and the first time I saw it in a shop, I was so startled I ran out again! I'm convinced it was easier back then to get published, these days it's far more competitive because there are so many girls doing it I'm glad I started early! I've written a few more since then, but some things don't change: I still get a thrill when I see them around. I hope you enjoy the books, I certainly have a lot of fun writing them.' ​

Reviews for The Wedding Day

[catien_3 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The story of Annie O'Harran who is still recovering from the breakup of her marriage because her husband cheated on her almost nonstop and is already engaged to the "perfect" man. Annie and daughter Flora decide to vacation on the Cornish coast for the summer while Annie finishes writing her book, and things get interesting. Light and fluffy, perfect for the pool or beach, and just when you think it is going to be like every other chick lit book out there, the author throws in a few surprises.