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

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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. Indeed, I thought Delphie was fantastic. Her experience of working in a male dominated environment, her relationship with Ed and her friendship with Sheedy and Erin held my attention completely. Reading Three Weddings and a Proposal completely transported me into their world. What I thought worked so well was that the men are not all useless idiots that sometimes happens in women’s fiction. Here they have identity, flaws and attractions that made the whole story all the more real.

A fascinating story, full of twists and turns... Full of tension, honesty and compassion, Sheila's wonderful novel kept me guessing right until the end'— Gill Thompson Believable, warmly drawn characters, a perfectly paced story and a satisfying ending; just what I've come to expect from this accomplished writer. Do I rejoice when a new Sheila O'Flanagan book hits the shelves? I do.— Roisin Meaney 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. I turned down lots of them before my mother accepted one for me (I was on holiday at the time). It was in the Central Bank of Ireland and that’s how my career in financial services began. 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.Women can be and do anything they put their mind to in today’s age, however, there is that unspoken expectation of marriage/partners and children. Sheila explores this through her main character in an authentic way that will ring true for many females. What does today’s ‘modern woman’ look like and how can society be supportive of that? I could relate to much of what was on offer in this book through the entirely relatable characters and storylines. It is wonderful to journey along with Delphie and the hurdles and realisations she must encounter in an effort to be who she truly feels deep down inside. 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. As a lover of all things Irish, how is it possible that I hadn't discovered Sheila O'Flanagan's books before Three Weddings and a Proposal? Thanks to this wonderful story of a woman's journey of self-discovery, I can't wait to read more by this very talented author— Sherryl Woods Radnja je jako spora i, iako pisana u prvom licu jednine, to nije mi prijalo niti sam mogla da se saživim sa likovima. Stekla sam utisak da je pisano da bi knjiga dobila na obimnosti i da se tek na svakoj 100. ili 50. strani nešto desi. That weight and depth of Three Weddings and a Proposal comes through the exploration of what it means to be a modern woman; to have relationships, a career, parenthood and family responsibilities. Sheila O’Flanagan’s story is actually quite feminist without deriding any counter perspectives, but rather illustrating how we can be supportive of one another so that Three Weddings and a Proposal felt mature, interesting and above all else, a story with characters I could relate to entirely. In illustrating how Delphie learns to be comfortable in her own skin whilst stepping out of her comfort zone I thought Sheila O’Flanagan had achieved more for female self esteem and self-help than any non-fiction book might have managed.

Delfi sam doživela kao jednu vrstu ljudskog robota, skroz bez emocija, pa i u momentima kad je zaplakala nisam osetila ništa.This is my first Sheila O’Flanagan novel and the title conjures up an illusion of a far fluffier novel than Three Weddings and a Proposal actually is. The weddings alluded to in the title are actually incidental to the plot and the protagonist, Delphine (Delphie) Mertens, is approaching her thirty-eighth birthday and a committed career woman. Having graduated with a law degree she works as an executive assistant to Conrad Morgan, the obscenely wealthy CEO of investment vehicle Cosecha. Despite having bought her own cottage by the sea, good friendships and often accompanying Conrad around the world, her family seem to think they know what’s best for ambitious Delphie, and that means settling down, getting married and putting her career second. Running out of available men to act as her plus-one for her brother’s wedding, Delphie sets the cat amongst the pigeons when she surprises everyone by bringing an ex-boyfriend. It is at this wedding that she gets the news that turns her world upside down and threatens the career that she cherishes. As things start to crumble and Delphie’s position at work is undermined, a busy summer forces her to reassess her priorities and wonder if her family were right all along about pursuing her career at the expense of her love life. Dilemmas, uncertainty of the future and self discovery are explored in the plot, with the realisation that not everything is going to be perfect.

U iščekivanju slatkog, zabavnog ljubavnog romana, neke priče poput one u filmu "Tres bodas de mas (ako niste gledali, obavezno se zabavite!) ili njemu sličnima, dobila sam nešto sasvim drugo, nešto što nema veze sa zabavom, venčanjima i komičnim situacijama. I really enjoyed Three Weddings and a Proposal . . . 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’Leary 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. Three 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.

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A tale that gives the bookworm a sense of comfort, a cast that easy to relate to and real life experiences and circumstances.

While there’s romance here the most pleasing aspect of this story is Delphie’s career highlights, moments and situations. I did really enjoy this story although I felt that the two major plot lines were too obviously telegraphed, or maybe I'm just that good at reading people, or maybe I've just read a scary number of contemporary romances? It was nice to have a 'career woman' who genuinely loves her career and doesn't suddenly decide to settle for something slower-paced, or using a softer, more feminine skill (like opening a cup-cake shop). I liked Delphie and I wanted to be her friend. I don't think I've read any other books by Sheila O'Flanagan but i like her writing and will definitely look out for more from her. When a tragedy strikes with her boss while attending her brothers wedding, her whole world changes. 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.This book had me jumping this way and that, trying to decide which characters could be trusted . . . and then changing my mind. A highly enjoyable read— Imogen Clark 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’