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