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See the Stars by Eleanor Ray #Review

  See the Stars by Eleanor Ray will be  published on February 5th 2026 by Piatkus .  Do you ever feel that life isn't going to plan?   When Alice Thorington collapses in the street after a particularly hellish day at work, she must finally admit to herself that her outwardly happy life - steady relationship, well-paid job, beautiful flat in the city - isn't everything she'd hoped it would be. Burnt out by long hours and living a life that doesn't fulfil her dreams, Alice returns home to Yorkshire.  Her childhood home brings complicated family dynamics, a rediscovery of her passion for stargazing and two new friends: Berti, a boy who finds it easier to count the stars than interact with people, and Matt, her brother's best friend and Alice's teenage crush. With each of them facing their own struggles, can the stars that meant so much to Alice in her past help them to find their way in the present?  Filled with heart and warmth, this uplifting novel...
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Will they Won't they? by Portia Macintosh #Review

 

It is Happy Publication Day to Portia Macintosh and her latest romcom, Will They, Won't They? which is published today by Boldwood Books.


When life goes off track sometimes the only thing you can do is go back to where it all began...

Emmy Palmer is the star of Bragadon Forest, the biggest fantasy series on TV; adored by the public, living the life of glamour and luxury in London.

But when scandal strikes, Emmy must escape the city and return to her seaside hometown to lie low and wait for the storm to pass.

Emmy's agent decides it would be a good look to star in the community Christmas pantomime, but who else could be playing her leading man but her ex-boyfriend who she may or may not have ditched to move to London a decade ago...

As the show approaches, love and friendships blossom and the real question is - Will they? Won't they?


 My Thoughts

This is an entertaining, fun read with plenty of hilarious moments and a lively cast of characters to deliver them. Emmy's family certainly made me smile, particularly her aunts, one of whom is determined to age disgracefully! Still family is at the heart of the story and binds Emmy back into her life with her blended family. She is a likeable character but she is quite slow to see what is in front of her eyes all the time.

    The opening chapter certainly takes you by surprise but turns out to be a good introduction to Emmy's situation. I found the scenes with the amateur dramatic group to be sharp and well observed. Each of the characters has their own individuality and reasons for being in the production and of course some are larger than life. With the full range of age groups, from stroppy teenagers to those with a lot more maturity, you feel that Portia has conjured up quite a rich world and one which will certainly make you smile.

In short: sharply observed with some likeable characters.  

About the Author


Portia MacIntosh is a bestselling romantic comedy author of 16 novels, including The Plus One Pact and My Great Ex-Scape. Previously a music journalist, Portia writes hilarious stories, drawing on her real life experiences.

 

You can follow Portia here: Website  |  Twitter |  Instagram   |  Facebook

Book link: Amazon UK 

 Thanks to Portia Macintosh, Boldwood Books, and Rachel of Rachels Random Resources  for copy of the book and a place on the tour. 

Check out the rest of the tour!
 

 

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