The Secret Bridesmaid

A Novel

By: Katy Birchall

Narrated by: Nathalie Buscombe

Matrimony meets mayhem in a modern British rom-com about a young woman charged with pulling off the biggest aristocratic wedding of the year - and the misadventures that ensue.

Sophie Breeze is a brilliant bridesmaid. So brilliant, in fact, that she’s made it her full-time job.

As a professional bridesmaid, Sophie is hired by London brides to be their right-hand woman, posing as a friend but working behind the scenes to help plan the perfect wedding and ensure their big day goes off without a hitch. When she’s hired by Lady Victoria Swann - a former model and “It Girl" of 1970’s London; now the Marchioness of Meade - for the society wedding of the year, it should be a chance for Sophie to prove just how talented she is.

Of course, it’s not ideal that the bride, Lady Victoria’s daughter, Cordelia, is an absolute diva and determined to make Sophie’s life a nightmare. It’s also a bit inconvenient that Sophie finds herself drawn to Cordelia’s posh older brother, who is absolutely off limits. But when a rival society wedding is announced for the very same day, things start to get…well, complicated.

Can Sophie pull off the biggest challenge of her career - execute a high-profile gala for 450 guests in record time, win over a reluctant bride, and catch the eye of handsome Lord Swann - all while keeping her true identity a secret, and her dignity intact?

Heartwarming and hilarious, Katy Birchall's The Secret Bridesmaid celebrates the joys (and foibles) of weddings, the nuances of female friendship, and the redeeming power of love in its many unexpected forms.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Griffin

“With a delightfully plucky heroine and laugh-out-loud hijinks, The Secret Bridesmaid gives the wedding rom-com a much-needed update: focusing on the friendships between women as much as the romance. Charming, escapist fun.” (Katharine McGee, New York Times best-selling author of American Royals)

©2021 Katy Birchall (P)2021 Macmillan Audio

Witty and realistic.

Awesome story. Would definitely see it as a movie but no parts can be changed. The story is too great.

Surprisingly great!

Fantastic narration makes this light story come to life. The characters have terrific witty banter that makes it a great audiobook. Too bad the author has to tell you what to feel vs the characters bearing as such. It’s is fun and with the read. Wish the narrator had more good books.

Love Love this story!

Very well written and performed.. loved the escape it provided! Looking forward to more from this author

Lighthearted with some hilarious moments

First book from this author for me and I was impressed. Storyline was a little predictable but, still great. Creative main character who literally made me laugh out loud a few times.

Loved it!

This was a completely random purchase for me, but I loved it. A charming and likable main character, a well-developed plot, and a deeply satisfying ending for characters you come to love. Is it a bit predictable? Maybe, but only in the way a classic rom-com is predictable. It doesn’t make it any less enjoyable when the story wraps up with a beautiful bow on it.
I will probably listen again sometime!

A Modern Day Fairy Tale!

This is one of my favorite books of all time! I loved it so much that I bought a copy to give to my daughter, who is a wedding planner herself! The narration was spot on, and really added vitality to the already enchanting story! The character development and storyline was perfectly written.

Surprisingly Good!

I really enjoyed this book. I was expecting the usual light romantic comedy, but this book actually had a good story line and interesting characters.

Fun and upbeat!

This book has a vibe similar to The Devil Wears Prada, focussing on Sophie’s career with the romance taking a backseat. Awesome relationship development and story telling, with many fun side characters as we meet Sophie’s family, friends and clients. Excellent narration!

Wonderful and imaginative storyline

Loved this book. The writing was smooth a d the story flowed rather effortlessly. Interesting storyline, bridesmaid for hire.

An absolute gem

This story was funny, sweet and incredibly well done. The characters are well done and the story is very original. Yes, it’s a standard romcom with a happy ending, but it’s creative and I didn’t want to stop listening. I’ve never listened to this narrator or author before, but I will be sure to check out their other works. The narrator was easy to listen to, and brought a wonderful life to the words. Definitely recommend!