This one just isn't speaking to me. I think the overseas wedding-y romance thing is a bit of a tough concept for me these days. I'm sure it's a perfectly wonderful but, just not for me at this time.

Didn’t want to put this down and I fact read it all in one day. Very sweet romance, The first book I’ve read of this author but will look for more.

At some point in 2017, I realized that some of the UK romance novel imprints don’t say anything about only approving people in the UK, so I started requesting cute ones. I’ve read/tried a few by now, and I’ve mostly been unimpressed. The best one I’d read up to The Little Wedding Island was one I could not remember the name or author of, but, hilariously enough, I realized after I finished this book was actually also by Admans. Where that book was cute but lacking in spark and not particularly memorable, The Little Wedding Island was the adorable, bantery romantic comedy I’d wanted when I requested.


From the beginning, I absolutely loved the tropey goodness of this book. The Little Wedding Island takes as hero and heroine columnists at rival failing magazines. He’s the bitter, marriage-hating asshole who writes for a men’s magazine, and she’s the idealistic romantic who writes for a wedding magazine. They get into a dust up on Twitter, garnering both magazines more attention but in a not-so-great light.

Coincidentally, both are sent, as a punishment, to try to capture the story of the elusive wedding destination, Edelweiss Island. The rumor is that no couple ever married there has divorced, but the town shuts down on reporters, so there’s been no evidence of anything. Both their jobs hang in the balance, and the magazines they write for too. Like me, you will probably have to set aside lingering questions about why a men’s magazine that mostly has articles about avoiding matrimony would think its survival depended on an article about a wedding venue, but whatever who cares it’s cute dammit.

Just as you might expect, Rohan (who doesn’t get on a horse to my endless disappointment) and Bonnie meet on the ferry to the island and immediately click. He’s adorably sea sick, and she has to help him to the town’s one bed and breakfast. They banter back and forth, her silly and him snarky and both very entertained by the other. It’s freaking cute, and from this point on I couldn’t put the book down.

One of my favorite romance tropes is when the rest of the cast totally ships the couple, and The Little Wedding Island has this in spades. It’s sort of like Stars Hollow but if everyone was Miss Patty level nosy, and they all were big fans of love. From the start, they’re all encouraging these two to get together, and they’re so quick to jump on board when the supposed strangers suddenly announce an engagement. View Spoiler »

Obviously I also love the fake dating trope, and it’s very cutely done here. They’re super into each other anyway, but it gives them a great reason to have to kiss a lot. I really like that, even when they learn their identities, it’s basically impossible for them to really behave like nemeses. They’re both far too charmed. Rohan’s genuinely apologetic almost immediately, and he’s a classic sweetheart who’s been burned. Plus, he’s so funny, and his love of Puffin the pug is impossible to resist.

One plot point leaves me begging several questions, but it’s spoilery so feel free to skip on past this. <spoiler>I’m so confused by the lack of reaction to the dramatic aborted wedding. There’s been so much made of no cancellations or divorces, but I guess breaking up at the altar doesn’t count? On the one hand, I love that everyone chooses to celebrate escaping something toxic, but it didn’t totally seem to fit the world building. Like, these townspeople are supposed to have perfect romance radar, but they missed this terrible couple somehow??? </spoiler>

As I’ve discussed at length, romance is, on the whole, a predictable genre. That can be in both good and bad ways. For me, The Little Wedding Island is the perfect kind of predictable. It’s cozy and adorable and shippy like a good romantic comedy. It hits exactly the beats you expect, concluding with something out of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and it’s like taking a warm bubbly bath.

If you want something fluffy and funny, I recommend this delicious little tidbit, especially since it’s so cheap.

While I didn't like the fact that most of the story was based on deception I was curious about how Bonnie got in that position and where it would lead her. Let's just say a few unwise decisions later she is bound for the mysterious island which somehow knows when people are faking being engaged...or does it?

Every single island character made me smile and made life both more difficult and easier for Bonnie and Rohan's lie. It was funny how when they initially tried to be themselves (journalists) the island literally closed doors in their face, but after a couple of misinterpreted situations they were deemed a couple and the doors to the various businesses needed for a wedding were not only flung open but they were sometimes dragged in. There were some on the island still wary of the lying duo, including the owner of a cute little dog who was sweetly obsessed with Rohan, but most did like them which made the morally wrong part of their scheme feel even worse.

I figured out who Rohan was before Bonnie did, and while I sort of understood her anger towards him I silently urged her to give him a chance because sometimes who people are at work isn't who they are in their personal life. I'm not saying that's a good thing, because later in the story Bonnie encounters a huge misunderstanding because of not communicating with Rohan, but slowly both she and I got to know what Rohan was really like, which like Bonnie was a decent person. The way the genuine love grows between them is sweet and entirely expected for this type of romance. It's on my reread pile, as well as my wish list for there to be a book 2!

This laugh out loud romcom has me turning the virtual pages until late at night. I wanted to know what would happen between the two rivals who fancy each other.
Likeable characters, witty banter, a wonderful setting and good writing.

This is such a fun summer holiday book to read. The natives of Edelweiss Island, known as ‘The Little Wedding Island believe their island is very special and they plan to keep it that way. . Bonnie Haskett loves her job writing for a national bridal magazine, she absolutely loves everything to do with weddings. The people on the island literally close shop doors and pull down blinds in her face when they realize she is not part of a couple. They take this wedding and marriage thing very seriously. To get the best story for the magazine she needs to have a fiancee, a fake one but what do they need to know? Only problem is the only other half for the couple match up turns out to be her Twitter rival and arch enemy journalist Rohan Carter. But you know how these things turn out, as they pretend to be a couple with hugs and kisses when the island people are looking the chemistry turns from a slow kindle to a brightly burning fire.
Pub Date: 02 Mar 2018
I received a complimentary copy of this book from HQ Digital through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

So after reading a couple of mystery books I need to take a chick lit in between, which helps me to clear my mind. That book started a bit predictable and at some points I was agreeing more with the male character as I would sometimes liked to slap the face to the female character but the story became super cute and right at the end I end up having tears in my eyes as how emotional I was getting.

Overall an amazing read which I would really recommend

handsome for his own good) journalist Rohan Carter…

Review: Here is another author that reminds me of Holly Martin and Sarah Morgan. 

I got totally lost in this story. I was sighing at the romance and laughing out loud at other parts. It really is a brilliant read. 

The plot is such a great idea and had me laughing thinking about all the possible disasters that could occur. I adore Bonnie and loved reading about her. 

A must read.

Rating: 4.5/5

This book is appropriately tagged as ‘the perfect holiday beach read for 2018’  - mind you, you really don’t have to be on the beach to enjoy it!

This is a heartwarming story involving twitter wars, dreams, competitions and superstitions, all associated with weddings! When the company producing the magazine that Bonnie Haskett works for gives them the challenge of finding the story to save it, she is sent to Edelweiss Island to investigate their claims that no one who has married there has ever subsequently got divorced. On the journey to the island she ends up helping a fellow passenger who suffers from sea sickness. It is only on arrival at the island that she discovers he is a rival reporter - the one she’s had twitter wars with and the one who his magazine have sent to outshine her report! However, the islanders don’t like reporters and so the two rivals agree to pretend to be engaged and visiting to see if they want to get married on the island….. Oh what a tangled web they’re weaving!

This is a lovely romantic comedy that will bring a grin to your face as you read it. The couple are so opposite in so many ways that they’re bound to clash and their interactions are frequently hilarious. Add in their rivalry, the superb island characters - including a delightful puppy -and you’re in for a real treat. It is a delightful read and Edelweiss is a superb setting. I thoroughly enjoyed escaping into this book and suspect anyone who enjoys contemporary romance with plenty of angst and humour will also love this book, even if they aren’t on the beach when they read it.

I requested and was given a copy of this novel, via NetGalley, with no obligation. This is my honest review of the book after choosing to read it.

Bonnie heads to an island dubbed The Wedding Island thanks to the Many successful marriages that come from the little chapel there.



On the boat journey there, she meets Rohan for the first time as she comforts him as he suffers with his seasickness and when they arrive, head to a hotel Where they stay separately but do share dinner where Bonnie learns that he's R.C. a rival journalist and columnist whom she has had Twitter drama with.



Just as they were getting along so well! As Rohan tries to apologize after her upsets her over dinner that Clara the kind hotel owner makes for them, he tries to win her round with humour and chocolate cake.



There's a little wedding street complete with all the shops and businesses you could think of to need for a wedding event to go ahead using the services off and of course, it's aesthetically beautiful. Even if the shops remain shut to those who aren't obviously a couple getting married, there's also the hilarious situation of a pug guard dog which I loved!



However as the pair share love secrets and wedding atories, witness a bear marriage to sour and experience their chemical attraction grow even stronger, it all implodes after an article appears and threatens their own little happy ever after...



This book was so sweet and endearing, the characters were vibrant and so super as the storyline was amazingly planned, plotted and executed. The writing drew me into their time on the island and made me feel part of their adventure there. As the first book I've read by Jaimie, I'd snatch up another as the story won me over as well as the writing style being so beautifully descriptive and captivating. Also love the cover as the colours defiantly boast summer and love contrasting perfectly.



Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

Well this was a truly delightful and enjoyable read. I loved it from start to finish, there were moments that just melted my heart and then there were moments that totally made me giggle. 

I really liked the character of Bonnie as I felt like I could totally relate to her. As for the Edelweiss Island, it sounded so beautiful and I just wanted to be there experiencing it all, and that scene with the cake tasting, oh my gosh those cakes sounded completely divine and lush.

Anyway, if your looking for a fun light hearted and entertaining read, then you so have to read this book. You will love it just like I did.

It's been a while since I had a good book boyfriend, someone that I enjoyed reading about and wishing that they were all mine. But in Rohan I got exactly that, from the first in person meeting between him and Bonnie I could sense he was rather special

Of course it isn't all smooth sailing as his first time he actually came across Bonnie was on twitter, and the best way I can describe him was an idiot, and after having a huge public row with someone online it is that bit harder to try and get the person to like you afterwards.

Bonnie is the ultimate believer in true love and she loves weddings. Rohan is a complete skeptic but after their twitter row they are both sent to get a story about a small island often called The Little Wedding Island, although its real name of Edelweiss Island sums up how pretty it really is.

From the moment they stepped foot on the island you could tell it was a magical sort of place, where everyone believe in fate and marriage.

You won't believe the lengths our pair of opposites go to to try to get the story about the island that hates reporters. You may believe though in love at first sight and love being blind, both of which may become key to the story.

The island is picturesque and has such wonderful locals on it, I would have loved it to be real to visit for myself. Between the pretty descriptions of everything on the island, to the sarcastic asides that Rohan makes on a frequent basis, to the sheer optimism radiating from Bonnie, you have a fabulous mix of characters and location for this wonderfully charming story.

This is the second book I have read from this author, and second book I have utterly adored, I really need to make sure I read her next one as soon as it comes out. This is story that brings pure escapism and joy to its readers and had me believing in true love and beautiful, secretive wedding locations.

Thank you to Netgalley and HQ Digital for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Off the coast of England, near the Isle of Man sits little Edelweiss Island, named after the flower known to many from the song in The Sound of Music. Wildflowers, hardy and reasonably rare, these high-altitude, chocolatey-scented white feathery flowers grow in some reasonably obscure and hard to reach places. But, the mysteries of Edelweiss island are far deeper than the carpet of flowers – known as the Little Wedding Island, and famed for its no-divorce history, no web presence, no advertising and a cliquish group of residents famed for their ability to frustrate reporters there to uncover the island’s secrets. So, of course it would be the setting for a story to save two competing magazines: a wedding themed publication and a publication aimed at men, with a star columnist that is vehemently anti-wedding.

Bonnie is everything wedding: a hopeless romantic who believes that love overcomes all works for a small magazine dedicated to weddings. She’s got her ‘perfect’ dress on a payment plan, uses that as her profile photo, can’t help but fall in line with the romance and hope in a wedding day, and is embroiled in a flame war with the columnist RC Art, after a column mocking a May-December wedding got her so frustrated she lost her mind in a series of responses hoping to show him the error of his ways. Of course, arguments on the internet do no good, and Bonnie discovers she’s being sent on assignment to Edelweiss Island to get a scoop and save the failing publication. What she doesn’t know is that similar punishment is being doled out at the competing magazine.

Meeting on the ferry, a very seasick Rohan Carter is desperately hoping to survive the crossing, but still generous enough to notice Bonnie’s shivering and lack of coat. Of course, she’s interested in his lovely eyes and looks, but her kindness speaks louder, and she takes charge of Ro, seeing him through the journey and off the boat. Of course – Bonnie isn’t thinking that this man could possibly be her arch nemesis despite his snaky, although funny, commentary on the island, the people and the myths. Soon enough, his nom de plume and purpose are revealed, and the two find that while the people are pleasant enough, at first, there isn’t a way to get to the story unless they pretend a couplehood, soon morphing into a pretend engagement, and use the wedding-besotted residents joy in making their ‘day’ perfect to get to the truth.

Such fun – from Bonnie’s utter belief in love and the magic of the island to Ro’s obvious issues and lack of belief in love. Oh – he’s gloriously wonderful and caring, as long as it doesn’t require his own belief in what everyone else sees. And, who can resist little Puffin, the vicar’s black pug who thinks Ro is a treat and treasure combined, but Ro’s own ability to see himself as others do is barricaded behind walls of hurt. Bonnie, for her part, is finally experiencing love: although she’s rapidly brought up short by Ro’s constant reminders of the limits to their ‘relationship’ and the story yet to come This is a special read: wonderful for the characters on the island, their determination and belief in Bonnie and Ro as a couple, and their one-themed island that seems to have some sort of magical powers derived from the setting, the people and something undefinable in the history of the island’s success rate. From the first page to the last, the story grabs your heart and has you ready to book an island getaway – whether or not a wedding is in your future.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

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Opposites attract and no truer words have been said than these for our main characters Bonnie and Rohan. Bonnie believes in forever love and marriage (obsessed with weddings, has already paid a deposit on a wedding dress with no groom in sight, she is a bit over-the-top, almost naive about love), and Rohan hates anything wedding-y, he is cynical, does not believe in love or happily ever after.

When these opposites collide, sparks emanate, attraction bursts, and the book is a loving delightful friction waiting to happen and to enthrall us. To save their career, Bonnie and Rohan are sent to Edelweiss Island also known as The Little Wedding Island, to get the scoop and the backstory about how people married there never get divorced.

My first book by Jamie Adams, and what a wonderful, funny, rom-com, light-hearted book. All my stress and tensions of the day just fell apart reading this book. There is humor around a story which warms the heart. Jamie’s dialogs are witty and enchanting, her talent in making us feel the emotions of the characters is amazing.

I live the way Jamie has described the island with such magic and mysticism, that I longed to visit this island (would love to get married here). Both Bonnie and Rohan, who are so evidently opposites, yet get charmed by the island and its residents. It was fun to see them slowly fall in love with each other and the Island.

Romance, magic, love, humor, attraction, happiness, wonderful lovable characters, beautiful settings, a prose which makes the writing shine, all go together to make this book a delight to read. Sweet, light-hearted and a blissful fun read on a cozy afternoon with tea and biscuits. The book from start to finish is a magic waiting to happen!!

Adorable, sweet and quirky. A bit predictable, but still, an amazing little light read. Made a road trip much more bearable with my kids. great for the beach in summer or curling up by the fire in the winter

5☆ A Magical Rom Com

First of all I want to say how gorgeous this cover is. It oozes romance and charm. It's what drew me to the book straight away.

Little Wedding Island is a gorgeous charming Rom Com that oozes love and happily ever afters.
Who wouldn't be swept away with a fairytale read full of loveable characters, magic in the air, romance and weddings.

When Bonnie heads off to Edelweiss island in search of a scoop for her Bridal Magazine, she discovers Edelweiss island is known as Little Wedding Island.
Where anyone who marries there lives happily ever after. Surely that can't be true can it?!

Bonnie meets Rohan. Rohan is her arch enemy. After a twitter slanging match the two can't possible on the same mission can They? Coincidence?
They are both after the same thing. A story of the century to Inject life back into their magazines.

You see in order to get a Believable story one would need to be a couple to prove if the legend is true. Anyone who marries there will not divorce.
But neither are in a relationship.
So there is only one thing they can do and that's partner up and pretend to be a couple.

I mean what could possibly go wrong?
Or will the magic of Little Wedding Island get under the pair's skin sparking romance?
A possible happily ever after?
I guess you will have to read it to find out!

Jaimie Admans has created a beautiful island that feels romantic and magical with an air of mystery surrounding it.
I adore books that ooze love and happy ever after. Who dont love a good wedding!
The characters were really well developed and loveable.

Yes this story is pretty predictable.... But who cares! Open you heart and let the magic sweep you away.

This is a lovely paced book that once you start reading the time just whizzes away.
So if your wanting a magical romantic book that has beautiful weddings, then this is definitely the book for you.

What better time to read a heartwarming, fuzzy, cosy book then now as the snow falls cosy up and get lost in Little Wedding Island.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this title. Unfortunately, I was not able to finish this book which means I will not be able to review it. I truly appreciate the opportunity and apologize for the inconvenience the lack of review may cause you.

This is the first book written by Jaimie Admans that I have read. Going by how much I enjoyed reading it, it certainly won’t be the last. I absolutely LOVED it but more about that in a bit.
You can’t fail to warm to Bonnie Haskett. She is a dreamer and one of those girls who absolutely loves weddings and anything to do with weddings. She has an idea of how her own wedding day should go and she has even found ‘THE’ dress. Shame she hasn’t got a boyfriend or an eye on anybody of the male persuasion. Bonnie certainly has her dream career because she works at a bridal magazine, although her job is on shaky ground following a spat on Twitter with her arch nemesis. Her editor thinks that she needs a period away from the office although she isn’t being suspended. Bonnie isn’t being sent on an assignment to ‘Edelweiss Island’, which is known as ‘the little wedding island’. There is some hype about Edelweiss Island and the boast is that no couple who has been married on the island have then got divorced. Bonnie realises that this assignment could be the scoop of the year if not the decade. Bonnie is looking forward to the assignment and she knows she will have to work extra hard to get to know the islanders because they are notoriously hostile to outsiders asking questions. Her assignment is made even sweeter when she encounters a handsome, if slightly sea sick, stranger on the boat across to Edelweiss Island. It turns out that the handsome stranger is called Rohan Carter, who has also been handed a ‘punishment’ assignment. Bonnie doesn’t realise it but Rohan is actually her arch nemesis. What will happen when Bonnie & Rohan realise just who the other person is? Will Bonnie or Rohan get the scoop of the year or the decade? Will Bonnie find true love? Will Bonnie realise her dream of getting married? Well for the answers to those questions and more you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out. Believe me you won’t regret it.
‘The Little Wedding Island’ was the perfect tonic for a dismal day. I wasn’t feeling well when I picked the book up and started reading. Let’s just say that it wasn’t long until I started laughing and I forgot about not feeling too well. I could hazard a guess as what was going to happen next in the story and more often than not I was right but it didn’t spoil my enjoyment. Far from it. In fact I became addicted to reading the book to see whether or not I was right with my predictions. The chapters and page numbers just flew past and before I knew it I had finished the book, which I had mixed feelings about. I was pleased to finish because I knew how the story ended but I wasn’t pleased to finish because I was enjoying the distraction, the story, the writing style and the humour so much that I just wanted the book to continue. Several times I found myself smiling at the book or chuckling along at something that had happened or was happening. Bonnie and Rohan certainly seemed to get themselves into some awkward situations.
In short, I absolutely loved every single thing about this book. I loved the characters, the storyline, the humour, the witty dialogue, the feel good factor and well you get the picture. I would have no hesitation in recommending ‘The Little Wedding Island’ to other readers and particularly to those who are in need of a pick me up. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a well deserved 5* out of 5*

I really loved and enjoyed this novel and I’d like to thank HQ Digital for providing me with a copy of the book.

The protagonist of the novel is Bonnie Haskett, a journalist writing for a bridal magazine. She doesn’t just write about weddings, she really loves them. She believes in love and happy endings and, even though she doesn’t have a boyfriend, she has already found her perfect wedding dress and she has it on hold while she pays for it little by little every month. The Twitter war with Rohan started when she defended a newly married couple that Rohan had criticized and attacked. Her belief in true love and happy ever after make her look a bit naive, but I couldn’t help liking her optimistic nature and view of life.

Bonnie and Rohan couldn’t be more different. Where she is positive and an hopeless romantic, Rohan is pessimistic, sarcastic and he had a very bad experience with love in the past. But he is also charming, kind, and funny and I loved his witty exchanges with Bonnie. When the islanders refuse to help them with their articles, Bonnie and Rohan pretend to be engaged and to organize their wedding on Edelweiss Island. With moments that reminded me of one of my favorite movie, The Proposal (with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds), Bonnie and Rohan find themselves sharing the honeymoon suite, holding hands, kissing, and pretending to be in love. Although, maybe they are not really pretending.

Hilarious, sharp, and captivating, THE LITTLE WEDDING ISLAND will make you laugh out loud and you won’t help but love its engaging characters and its improbable but refreshing and intriguing plot.

The Little Wedding Island is an enemies-to-lovers story.

Bonnie and Rohan are both journalists and write for different magazines. Bonnie covers weddings and write about new trends and basically help you organize your day by giving you advices on what you should and shouldn't do. On the other hand, Rohan writes about how marriage will ruin you life.

After a heated argument, they're both punished and sent on The Little Wedding Island to discover what the islanders are hiding and what makes this island so special. For that purpose, they'll need to pose as an engaged couple.

I enjoyed my read but didn't particularly loved it.

A lot of things were redundant, the characters were too much and a bit annoying and the story nothing exceptional.

There were nice aspects too, just not enough to make this read special.