RRR presents... Too Hot To Handle by Portia MacIntosh - REVIEW!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers. Today, we join Rachel's Random Resources for a stop along their current tour featuring the latest release from author Portia MacIntosh! You know the name, you know her work, and, if you're like me, you're ready for more. Well, today's "more" is reader ready and fan approved, so let's get down to business! Today's featured title is...

Too Hot To Handle

by

Portia MacIntosh

About the book...

One bachelorette party. One stag do. One double-booked villa and only one way to decide who gets it: a competition.

Workaholic Molly is buzzing when her best friend tells her she’s getting married. As maid of honour Molly can’t wait for the perfect bachelorette party in Spain. What could be better than a week in a stunning villa? Sun, sea, cocktails and gossiping – and best of all, no boys allowed. But when the hens arrive they discover that they are not alone. The villa has been accidentally double booked by a group of stags who make it very clear they’re not leaving!

It’s a disaster, and no one wants to give up their place in paradise. Attempts at compromising fail instantly, so their only option is to have a winner takes all competition. Battle lines are drawn and it is girls v boys - but will the competition be too hot to handle?

As their rivalry heats up, and Molly finds herself gravitating towards stag Travis, it’s clear that he’s enjoying the attention - but Molly can’t let herself get distracted, and under no circumstances can she fall for the enemy.

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This book had me from the start! 

The moment that we met Molly, I knew we were gonna be friends, well, in the epages at least. ☺️ She has a kind heart, but she's no doormat. She was squashed in love by the dastardly Dean (what, an a*&hat!), given a bowl full of laughs inadvertently thanks to a run in with the odious Mark (OMG, I wanted to smack him SO BAD, though she was no shrinking violet), and still her heart asked for more when it felt stirred. Grant it, the moment it does is rather inopportune, but at least it hasn't given up on her or her on it. 😉 From the break up to the engagement party, the hen do to the I do, Molly has ups, downs, and in-betweens, but by book's end, she'll get her chance. Just you wait and READ! 

A great addition to this author's ever growing body of works, and a wonderful pick for your next weekend reading escape! If you're a romcom fan, this is definitely a title that should be on your TBR!

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About the author...

Portia MacIntosh is the bestselling author of over 30 romantic comedy novels.

From disastrous dates to destination weddings, Portia’s romcoms are the perfect way to escape from day to day life, visiting sunny beaches in the summer and snowy villages at Christmas time. Whether it’s southern Italy or the Yorkshire coast, Portia’s stories are the holiday you’re craving, conveniently packed in between the pages.

Formerly a journalist, Portia has left the city, swapping the music biz for the moors, to live the (not so) quiet life with her husband and her dog in Yorkshire.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. as well as the ebook for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

RRR presents... You Had Me At Chateau by Portia MacIntosh - REVIEW!

Bringing you the bookish fun with another Rachel's Random Resources tour! This time around we've the latest romcom from author Portia MacIntosh that's giving you the holiday feels along with the bookish characters we adore! Ladies and gents, today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...

You Had Me At Chateau

by

Portia MacIntosh

About the book...

Romantic comedy writer Amber Page is stuck in a rut.

After her editor tells her she needs to "up the spice" in her books (literally Amber's worst nightmare...), she is at a crossroads of what to do with her career.

When the opportunity arises to go on a writer's retreat at an exclusive château in the beautiful French Alps, Amber reluctantly agrees, hoping a change of scenery will help with inspiration.

While she tries and fails to spice up her writing - with the unhelpful guidance of the eccentric romance writers at the château - she meets two leading men who cause her own real-life romantic comedy to unfold...

A laugh-out-loud love triangle, forced proximity romantic comedy from million-copy bestseller Portia MacIntosh.

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Calling all romance fans!  Here's the latest release from an author you know, and love, that's just begging to be added to your TBR!

This time around we've got bookish characters, writers actually, who end up at a retreat trying to crack their writer's block. Well, it's not so much a block as a need for inspiration. She needs to spice things up, and he needs to add something to appeal to a broader audience. Together, they could be phenomenal, but the course of love never did run smooth, and everyone loves a good triangle when it comes to relationships, right? Umm, okay, so not EVERYONE, but let's just say, here, it keeps it interesting 😉, and makes you keep turning pages to see how it all plays out. 

So pack your bags, and get ready to wile away the weekend on your own retreat filled with laughs, love, and the potential for that ever sought happily-ever-after!

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About the author...

Portia MacIntosh is the bestselling author of over 20 romantic comedy novels.

From disastrous dates to destination weddings, Portia’s romcoms are the perfect way to escape from day to day life, visiting sunny beaches in the summer and snowy villages at Christmas time. Whether it’s southern Italy or the Yorkshire coast, Portia’s stories are the holiday you’re craving, conveniently packed in between the pages.

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | NEWSLETTER | BOOKBUB

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. as well as the ebook for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

RRR presents...The Suite Life by Portia MacIntosh - REVIEW!

Today's the day!

We're welcoming Rachel's Random Resources as they tour the latest release from author Portia MacIntosh and your next must read romcom! So pack your bags for Hawaii as we get ready to indulge in today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...

The Suite Life

 by 

Portia MacIntosh

Boldwood Books

About the book...

Gigi isn't looking for the one. Just someone...!

As she gears up for her sister’s destination wedding in Hawaii, the countdown is on for Gigi to find a date. Just someone to prove to her friends and family that she's ok, and to stop the pitying looks would be great!

Of course she can’t wait to be bridesmaid for her sister, but it’s just not ideal that the best man is also her ex… especially when he is bringing his hot new reality star girlfriend!

But when Gigi arrives at the hotel in Hawaii to find there has been a mix-up with her room, and she’s been upgraded to a suite, things start to look up. Not only is the room bigger than her entire flat, but the staff are waiting on her hand and foot, and she’s being treated like royalty!

Something isn’t quite right, but The Suite Life suits Gigi, and why shouldn’t she pamper herself while she mends her broken heart? It may even lead to her finding the perfect date after all…

A laugh-out-loud, friends to lovers, close proximity romantic comedy from million-copy bestseller Portia MacIntosh.

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You've got to love a good romcom and author Portia MacIntosh brings us another story to find ourselves in, laugh out loud about, and fall in love with. 

Gigi was a hoot and the lengths she'd go through to have that plus one and avoid the stares and unwanted conversations was... sadly not unbelievable! I mean really, what's so scary about a single female? Are they dangerous? Are they wild? Or are they perhaps just living life on their own terms, and if they happen to find the one along the way, happy for the diversion? But I digress, Gigi was having trouble moving on, unlike her despicable ex, and the support that a plus one without expectations provided was too enticing to pass up. Twists and turns and wrongfully matched attempts later, she finds herself on the tropical island with someone she never expected, and yet might be just the right fit for her. 

You'll get caught up in the drama of it all, while chuckling at the missteps along the way (think our fun gal Gigi with a metal head!). There are definitely moments of clarity for many at this wedding celebration, and secrets that come to light, but by story's end, a wedding there will be, and perhaps, the chance for others in the near future. 😉 

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About the author...

Portia MacIntosh is the bestselling author of over 20 romantic comedy novels.

From disastrous dates to destination weddings, Portia’s romcoms are the perfect way to escape from day to day life, visiting sunny beaches in the summer and snowy villages at Christmas time. Whether it’s southern Italy or the Yorkshire coast, Portia’s stories are the holiday you’re craving, conveniently packed in between the pages.

Formerly a journalist, Portia has left the city, swapping the music biz for the moors, to live the (not so) quiet life with her husband and her dog in Yorkshire.

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | NEWSLETTER | BOOKBUB

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. as well as the ebook for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember... if it looks good, READ IT!

RRR presents... Better Off Wed by Portia MacIntosh - REVIEW!

Say yes to the...BOOK!

First tour of the day, we've got Rachel's Random Resources on deck, and it's time to say I DO to another release via Boldwood Books.  It's the latest from author Portia MacIntosh, who's definitely making a name for herself in the Romcom genre.  Color me interested, and having read her latest the end of last year, I was definitely ready for another go!  So, cast off your misconceptions, and pack your hopes and dreams, you're in for a treat as we dive between the epages of...

Better Off Wed

by

Portia MacIntosh

About the book...

Save the date...!

Olivia can’t believe it when her boyfriend, Teddy, proposes out of the blue. She loves him (of course she does!) BUT it does seem sudden, especially when they don’t even live together yet…

There is only one place that Olivia has ever wanted to get married - a gorgeous venue on the Cornish coast, built by her grandfather. The problem is they only have one date available - and it's only a few weeks away! Olivia isn't so sure about rushing but Teddy jumps at the chance to be married within the month.

Thrown into a whirlwind of wedding planning, alarm bells start to ring for Olivia. Are they doing this for the right reasons? Why is Teddy in such a rush? And when he fails to help with any part of the preparations, Olivia must find help elsewhere, with unexpected results...

As the countdown begins, will the wedding go ahead? Or will Olivia find that her future happiness lies elsewhere...?

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I loved Olivia from the start.  I think she had a heart of gold, wanted to believe the best in (most) people, and reached for others with her heart.  I think that's why I despised the boyfriend turned fiancé (eek!) so very much.  He was SO not good for her.  He was too caught up in himself, couldn't seem to break off from his bachelor ways, and hiding so many things from our kind hearted gal, let's just say there were multiple times that I wanted to get up in his koolaid and tell him what's what.  *grr*  But I digress...you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find a prince, and sometimes that prince co,mes along when you least expect it.  Is her heart ready to accept what her mind has already figured out?  Or will a love of convenience reign the day, making it a marriage in name, and shared space, but not of the heart?  

Obviously you'll have to read it to find out, but suffice it to say that there are happy endings to be had even when you least expect them.  There is one thing though...this one is more of a happy beginning.  I won't spoil it, though I'm jonesing to tell you a little more, but don't look for a neatly tied package of a conclusion...it's definitely a "there's more to come" type of close than a ride into the sunset.  It's still sweet, and fitting, but it is what it is!  Trust me though, you'll be so caught up in the drama along the way and laughs to be had that you won't mind in the least!  

A great cast of characters and a story brimming with laughter and heart, I'd say this is another win for this author and readers alike!

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About the author...

Portia MacIntosh is the bestselling author of over 20 romantic comedy novels.

From disastrous dates to destination weddings, Portia’s romcoms are the perfect way to escape from day to day life, visiting sunny beaches in the summer and snowy villages at Christmas time. Whether it’s southern Italy or the Yorkshire coast, Portia’s stories are the holiday you’re craving, conveniently packed in between the pages.

Formerly a journalist, Portia has left the city, swapping the music biz for the moors, to live the (not so) quiet life with her husband and her dog in Yorkshire.

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | NEWSLETTER | BOOKBUB

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. as well as the ebook for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

RRR presents... JUST DATE AND SEE by Portia MacIntosh - REVIEW!

Hi there!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

I've been off from work a few days and let me tell you...I'M LOVING IT.  It's not often I get to take time off without having fifty different appointments to run others to, or work to catch up on, so this time without mandatory schedules, feels like heaven. I've made progress on my in-home library room, worked the yard, and read read read!  Speaking of reading, one of my most recent trips through the epages is today's Rachel's Random Resources blog tour guest.  It's a Romantic Comedy that'll get you in the mood...for the holidays (what did YOU think I meant?)...and of course there's a HEA to look forward to...in fact, several.  Ready, set, let's get a little Christmasy as we take a closer look at today's ebook of choice...

Just Date and See

by

Portia MacIntosh

About the book...

Billie is looking forward to a quiet, man-free Christmas. It’s just a shame her family doesn't feel the same way…

With a house full of unexpected (and unwanted) guests, Billie needs to find the perfect escape to get away from the chaos.

So when her dating app recommends a week of singles nights in her area, Billie decides that braving these events has to be better than making conversation with her dad’s new wife, dealing with her mum's mid-life crisis or witnessing her sister flirting with her insufferably arrogant next-door neighbour.

While this is definitely not the festive season she had planned, between disco bowling and boozy bingo, little does Billie know that she may find love this year after all - she'll just have to date and see...

Fall in love with the perfect laugh-out-loud festive read from top 10 bestseller Portia MacIntosh.

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Random "first things first" moment...

...when I went to review this one, I thought I had the wrong book!

Why?  Well, it seems it went through a title change between when I got the blog tour invite and it was to be read/reviewed...talk about confused, because I was!  The thing is...whether it kept the old title or this new one, it was definitely a case of "a rose is still a rose".

Billie was looking forward to her first quiet Christmas, all by herself in her newly renovated home.  Sounds peaceful, right?  Well, it DID sound peaceful, until her mom needed a place to stay until her new place was ready...and then her sister shows up unannounced....and then her dad and his new wife need accommodation....and then a blast from her past arrives, drunk and all...and suddenly her quiet holiday is turning her home into a bloody hotel!  Good things she's full of holiday spirit.  Good thing she can take anything head on, spread goodwill, and keep her good cheer.  Good thing....she's single, and the dating app she use to use has an "in case of emergency" type button that suddenly fills her calendar with a WHOLE lot of mingling that simply must be done, and if it gets her out of the overcrowded house, so be it!  Yes, Christmas is really looking up...and it doesn't hurt that there's a tall, dark, and sexy, fiendishly nice man at her first, well second, but still first, matcher meet up.  Santa Baby, she's been an awfully good girl this year...  Seriously, though, she's not looking for love, and yet that's generally when it finds you, but it won't be any smoother sailing than the rest of her holiday...then again, the best things in life often take a little work...

I loved Billie from the word go, and not simply because she's kind hearted, unable to leave anyone in a lurch, and simply looking forward to a little downtime in her own abode.  I love how she took my perception of the first few pages and totally swung me around, complete 180.  I'm reading, feeling melancholy, and BOOM...we're suddenly no longer feeling empathy for her, but rather laughing with relief that things aren't the way they first seemed!  The laughs continue as the stresses pile up, and she seeks more time away with her new matcher friends.  She and he are truly bad at pretty much everything they try, but it's not always about coming out on top, it's about enjoying one's self...and if it happens to be enjoyment shared, than you're definitely winning!  Watching these two potentially come together after all the events they attend, sabotage, and laugh their way through was too much fun...until it wasn't and I wanted to slap a few about the ears, but all things come out right in the end, and THAT'S what really matters.  You'll laugh, you'll tear, you'll count your lucky stars you don't have family like them, and yet wish they were some relation to you by book's end...all except the one chap because seriously, he's still a bit of an A-hole.

A great read now or for the holidays...so long as you read it!

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About the author...

Portia MacIntosh is the bestselling author of over 20 romantic comedy novels.

From disastrous dates to destination weddings, Portia’s romcoms are the perfect way to escape from day to day life, visiting sunny beaches in the summer and snowy villages at Christmas time. Whether it’s southern Italy or the Yorkshire coast, Portia’s stories are the holiday you’re craving, conveniently packed in between the pages.

Formerly a journalist, Portia has left the city, swapping the music biz for the moors, to live the (not so) quiet life with her husband and her dog in Yorkshire.

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | NEWSLETTER | BOOKBUB

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. as well as the ebook for review.  (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!