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

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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. 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. 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.

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. 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. Delphine (Delphie) Mertens is a law graduate, working as an executive assistant to a very successful man called Conrad. She’s pretty indispensable to him; flying to his villa in Mallorca at a moment’s notice, bidding on a very expensive bracelet for him to give to his girlfriend, and trying to keep on the right side of his ex-wife. So when she takes a weekend off for once to go to her brother’s wedding and something happens which nobody could have foreseen, Delphie is required to question everything she understood about her life to this point. 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. 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 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. Dilemmas, uncertainty of the future and self discovery are explored in the plot, with the realisation that not everything is going to be perfect. 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. While there’s romance here the most pleasing aspect of this story is Delphie’s career highlights, moments and situations.

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. When a tragedy strikes with her boss while attending her brothers wedding, her whole world changes. 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.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. Maybe we let ourselves feel pressure,’ I observe. ‘Maybe we have to not care so much about what other people think.’ Delphine has worked hard for her success and she knows she’s got everything she wants. But not everyone agrees. Her opinionated family aren’t convinced that living alone with no plans to ‘settle down’ could possibly make her truly happy, and no one appreciates it when she drops everything, day or night, whenever her boss Conrad calls. Yet Delphine wouldn’t change a thing. And when Conrad makes her a surprise offer, it’s clear that her hard work is going to pay off. 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. 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.

Three Weddings and a Proposal feels like a very personal book from Sheila O’ Flanagan. Misogyny is unfortunately still rife in many work places and needs to be stamped out. Equal pay, irrespective of gender, should be a given right and not a hopeful request. A woman choosing a career over a marriage or a woman choosing both or neither should not be put to a floor and discussed, it should just be accepted. Ultimately it is all about choice and that is a prerogative of every woman. 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.

A tale that gives the bookworm a sense of comfort, a cast that easy to relate to and real life experiences and circumstances. 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. Weddings obviously feature strongly in this book but this is not just a story about weddings. Three Weddings and a Proposal is a book about finding one’s own path in life and about not being afraid to stand up and be counted. Having the confidence to be yourself and not suffering from imposter syndrome is a strong theme throughout. Just because society has expectations of you does not mean that you have to live by them. I really enjoyed Delphie Mertens as a central character. She falls down but she is unwilling to be ground down and, with the right support and motivation, she regroups and continues down a path that she chooses herself.