Katy Birchall is a journalist and the author of several romantic comedies, including The Secret Bridesmaid, The Wedding Season and The Last Word. She has written a retelling of Jane Austen's Emma for the Awesomely Austen series and the Netflix spin-off novel Sex Education: The Road Trip. She also writes under various pseudonyms, penning romantic sports fiction as Katharine Reilly, romantic fiction for young adults as Ivy Bailey, romantic comedies as Katrina Logan, and young adult and teen novels under her own name. Katy lives in London with her husband, daughter and rescue dog.
Just like a glass of champagne, a bright, sparkling treat of a book. Funny, uplifting and bursting with heart, The Secret Bridesmaid is classic romcom escapism * Lindsey Kelk * Hilarious and heartwarming - the perfect wedding season read -- Heidi Swain A fun, fresh romantic comedy that perfectly depicts all the delights and dramas of wedding season. A vivid and heartwarming reminder of the joys of celebration, friendship and togetherness - the perfect read for this summer * Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You * I devoured The Secret Bridesmaid - it's as moreish as a wedding canape, as heady as champagne and as romantic as any wedding vow. One of the funniest books I have ever read. An absolute treat * Katie Marsh * A unique, hilarious spin on wedding mayhem . . . Birchall pays just as much attention to the complex nuances of female friendship as to the healing power of love, resulting in an entertaining romp * Publishers Weekly * This book filled my heart with joy - I never wanted it to end. I loved it and will be recommending it far and wide! * Paige Toon *