If the Dress Fits by Daisy James
Published: 14th July 2016
Publisher: Carina UK
Pages: 316
Available in Paperback and on Kindle
Rating 5/5
Blurb
Callie’s exquisite, glittering silk gown has been shortlisted for the celebrity wedding of the year. But just as all her dreams are coming true, disaster strikes!Leaving behind the bright lights of London, Callie is forced to return home to sleepy Althorpe. And there’s one man she hopes to avoid – the childhood sweetheart who turned her life upside down. But now she’s back, is it finally time to stop running?
Yet, as Callie faces her past, a Cinderella-like hunt begins for that perfect, pearl-embroidered dress, mysteriously submitted without a name…
Review
If the Dress Fits by Daisy James was a book I was eager to read after seeing the lovely cover and reading the blurb, I’m drawn to anything wedding related, especially at this time of year so this was the perfect read for me.
Callie left her hometown village of Althorpe in Yorkshire
years ago after catching boyfriend Theo in the arms of another woman. Since
then Callie has poured herself into her work and built up a successful wedding
dress design boutique and now she’s at the pinnacle of her career as she’s a
finalist in a competition to design a dress for famous actress Lilac Verbois.
On the day Callie’s entry is due to be sent for judging she gets a phone-call
which devastates her. Leaving her assistants in charge of the paperwork for the
competition Callie heads back to Yorkshire where her life has been turned upside-down.
On returning to Yorkshire Callie has a few shocks. Firstly
she is now the owner of her aunts shop Gingerberry Yarns and secondly her old
boyfriend Theo, the famous rock star just keeps popping up where ever she is.
She’s also trying to hide her disappointment at not winning the dress competition,
but unbeknown to Callie Lilac’s wedding team are desperately trying to find the
owner of the winning dress, which was submitted with no name…
Despite longing to get back to her studio and her work Callie
remains in Yorkshire and begins to give Gingerberry Yarns a make-over in order
to make it more saleable, but slowly happy memories of the place come flooding
back and Callie begins to be won over by the shops charm, which is helped along
by some lovely and loyal customers.
What will happen to Gingerberry Yarns? Will Callie return to
London? Will she give Theo another chance and who won the dress competition?
This books is full of drama as Callie works out where her heart lies.
This was a lovely read which I really enjoyed. Daisy James
has created such a magical place with Gingerberry Yarns that I couldn’t help
wishing I could go there myself and join in the Cupcakes and Couture group,
despite the fact I’m useless with needles! It was such a warm and comforting
place, made even better by the delicious sounding cakes which baker Tom keeps
dropping by.
I also loved all of the characters, both in Yorkshire and
back in London. They have each been given there own distinct personalities and
dreams. One of my favourite characters was Tish, Lilac’s slightly ditzy wedding
planner. She was such a hopeless romantic getting swept away with others
peoples big days while she waited for her Prince Charming to come and she her
off her feet. I loved how Nikki, Lilac’s PA has to step in more than once to
help her organise things she’d completely forgotten.
If the Dress Fits was a really enjoyable read, it’s a light-hearted
easy read which is perfect for reading in the sunshine. It left me with a warm
glow inside and is sure to be a book I reach for when I need cheering up. I’m so
looking forward to Daisy’s next book When Only Cupcakes Will do, as I know Daisy
is one of those writers that will deliver something I will enjoy.
Thank you to the publishers for this review copy in exchange
for my honest opinions.
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