Three Weddings and a Proposal: One summer, three weddings, and the shocking phone call that changes everything . . .

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As a child I enjoyed reading and telling stories and everyone thought that I end up in a job which had something to do with books and literature. But though I applied for a job in the library all of the job offers I got were in commerce. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Maybe we let ourselves feel pressure,’ I observe. ‘Maybe we have to not care so much about what other people think.’ Oh, I loved Delphie. There’s so much to relate to with this charming character. I also loved all the humor and warmth to this story. It was one I settled into from start to finish. Sheila O’Flanagan is so good at what she does. I felt better after I read this one than when I started, and I love how Delphie walked her own path. Although romance is scattered throughout the novel I welcomed the author’s decision to not make it the be all and end all of Delphie’s adventures as she negotiates the inevitable ups and downs that love, life,career and family throw her way. In this type of fiction, however strong and independent the lead female is portrayed, there’s still an expectation that bagging a rich and/or handsome partner is the absolute pinnacle of success. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that’s what I bargained for when I opened this book so to meet a character like Delphie, her fellow musketeers and Marta and Bianca is an invigorating change and an agreeable departure from the norm. Delphie has been living the life, a beautiful home, close friends, a loving family and a great career but soon everything is at risk of falling apart. Delphie is enjoying her brother’s wedding. Her surprise last-minute Plus One has stunned her family – and it’s also stopped any of them asking againwhy she’s still single. But when she sees all the missed calls that evening, she knows it can’t be good news. And she’s right.

An enjoyable and entertaining read that gifts the reader Sheila’s trademark writing, warmth, humour and robust and hearty characters. Delfi sam doživela kao jednu vrstu ljudskog robota, skroz bez emocija, pa i u momentima kad je zaplakala nisam osetila ništa. I was pretty excited to receive this book as I am a big fan of Sheila O’Flanagan and I like her Irish romantic novels. I was not disappointed by this book, although what I loved about it was a slight departure from the norm. An Engrossing and Powerful Novel. Delphine has a great job which she loves and a wonderful boss who treats her well. She is incredibly happy with her lot, travelling abroad at the drop of a hat and not having to answer to anyone. Yes, she goes home to an empty house at night but that is the way she likes it, isn’t it? Suddenly Delphine must re-evaluate every aspect of her life when her circumstances drastically change, causing her to question everything. Where is she now? Where does she want to go and does she need a permanent man in her life? Of course, her girlfriends and her family all have an opinion, don’t they, but does she listen to them? Having read several Sheila O’Flanagan books previously, I was excited to read this novel and was not disappointed. This compelling story of identity and reflection, of love and belonging, covey’s a strong message, to feel comfortable in your own skin and not to feel pressurised into conforming to other people’s views of what your life should be like. A fantastic book for summer reading.

I moram da priznam da sam pomalo razočarana i da mi je trebalo više vremena za čitanje od planiranog. As you can see, a Dubliner all my life. My parents owned a grocery shop in the Iveagh Markets, in the Liberties area of the city and I guess city blood runs through my veins. You can’t live your life with the fear of missing out. You have to make choices. You have to believe in your choices. And you have to have confidence in the future’ Then tragedy strikes and Delphie's wonderful life collapses around her shoulders. Could reconnecting with the only boyfriend she ever really loved change everything?A tale that gives the bookworm a sense of comfort, a cast that easy to relate to and real life experiences and circumstances. I don’t write for any particular audience but I suppose I must have people like me in mind – people who have busy lives and who like to escape into someone else’s for a while. Delphie is a high-flying career woman, a senior executive in a Dublin financial services firm, where she organizes both the business and personal affairs of its chairman, Declan. She’s ambitious, smart and highly respected by staff and clients alike. Her future has never looked better. That is, until a tragic accident sends it spinning out of control.

Reading a Sheila O'Flanagan novel always feels like sitting down for a cup of tea with a friend - she writes with such warmth and empathy' Beth O'LearyThree Weddings and a Proposal has much more on offer than what one may assume at first glance. Enjoy the lightheartedness, but appreciate that this book is about recognising your own strength and staying true to what makes you happy. Yes, there will be pressures from those near and far but remember ... you always have choices. Each wedding of a glorious summer brings a new surprise. And as everything Delphie thought she had is threatened, she has the chance to reshape her future . . . The book primarily concerns the career of Delphine and how the news she receives destabilises her position within the company as gatekeeper and glorified secretary to the CEO. I found Delphie a bit of a contradiction as she is at pains to point out how indispensable she is to the company and how she has expanded her role to give input to investment decisions yet runs errands such as collecting keys and jewellery for the women in Conrad’s life. She is also far too good to be true about everything from corporate responsibility to charitable enterprises within the firm, even when her own career is in free fall. That her main opponent within the firm is a misogynist and archetypal bad guy who wants to do away with the companies ethical attitude is all too predictable. Ovde ćete naći odu samostalnim, jakim ženama, koje su dovoljne same sebi, kojima je posao broj 1 u životu, kojima je finansijska samostalnost prioritet i sve je to u redu i poruka je dobra. Ali način na koji je prenesena mi nije bio previše zanimljiv. Ili je celokupan utisak posledica mojih totalno drugačijih očekivanja od cele priče.

As always, Sheila O'Flanagan has given us a relatable and thoroughly enjoyable story about life, love, and family, and I never wanted it to end. If you’ve enjoyed Sheila O’Flanagan’s previous books, this is going to make you happy, and as a starting place it’s a pretty fun, enjoyable read. Delphie is enjoying her brother's wedding. Her surprise last-minute Plus One has stunned her family - and it's also stopped any of them asking again why she's still single. But when she sees all the missed calls that evening, she knows it can't be good news. And she's right. With her brother’s wedding fast approaching Delphie realises that all her usual plus-ones are no longer available but a chance encounter with an old flame suddenly solves her problem. Delphie has no issue going alone but the relentless questions from family and friends would be best avoided if she were to have any breathing space on the day.

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Naime, Delfi Mertens je sjajna u svom poslu, kao izvršna sekretarica u multinacionalnoj kompaniji "Koseča", sve do iznenadne smrti njenog šefa nakon čega njen dotada uređeni život kreće nizbrdo, rastrzana između šefove "skoro" bivše žene i njegove ljubavnice, podele zaostavštine svog šefa, potrage za novim poslom, ispunjavanja očekivanja njene porodice da se uda, Delfin zadatak je da ponovo pronađe sebe u novonastalim okolnostima.