Books like Amanda's wedding by Jenny Colgan
Melanie and Fran, legs‑long in sarcasm and old school comrades, can’t fathom that their former pupil, Amanda—an ambitious PR professional—has arranged to marry Fraser McConnel, a Scottish laird whose castle is far from regal and whose fashion sense is stuck in the early 2000s. With Fraser’s gentle nature making him an easy target for Amanda’s schemes, the two friends, along with his younger brother Angus, launch a mission to disrupt the ill‑matched union. They must navigate a love‑obsessed accountant, a rockstar wannabe, Fran’s flirtatious antics, a chaotic bachelor party controversy, and fits of overindulgent laughter—all while keeping their plan under wraps.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Romantic Comedy
Authors: Jenny Colgan
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