The Wedding Season

A heartbroken woman rediscovers her spunk in this witty rom-com from Birchall (The Secret Bridesmaid). London brand manager Freya Scott is left reeling when her fiancé, Matthew, breaks up with her minutes before their wedding. Freya desperately tries to forget her pain and humiliation, but with seven weddings looming in her social calendar, it feels impossible. Her best friend, Ruby, cooks up a plan to help her move on from Matthew—a task list entitled “How to Survive the Wedding Season.” Freya must complete one challenge at each ceremony, with tasks ranging from stealing a man’s cuff links to securing a good-night kiss. As Freya embraces the survival guide, she’s inches closer to healing—and even starts to fall for someone new. But Matthew’s also in attendance at the weddings, and their interactions leave Freya tempted to succumb to their familiar connection, even if it means unraveling all her hard-earned progress. Birchall strikes gold with the comedic cadence of her prose and balances the humor with her winning heroine’s sincere efforts to find her inner strength. This is a snappy, empowering pick for fans of Sophie Kinsella. Agent: Lauren Gardner, Bell Lomax Moreton Agency. (May)