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Enemies to Lovers by Portia Macintosh #Review

 

It's Happy Publication Day to Portia Macintosh for her latest romcom, Enemies to Lovers which is published today by Boldwood Books. 


Lara and Sonny are sworn enemies.

As rival showbiz journalists, they are always out to get one-up on each other – whether being the first to scoop the latest celebrity gossip, or sabotaging a potential lead.

So when their bosses ask them to join forces and go undercover at an exclusive celebrity retreat, they can’t think of anything worse - except that they are going to need to pretend to be in couples therapy to blend in...

Being on a tropical island for work would be most people’s idea of heaven, but for Lara and Sonny it’s hell. Can a week of sun, sea and uncovering showbiz secrets together chip away at Lara and Sonny’s rivalry? And once they get home and the fake relationship is over, could a real one be left in its place?

Join top 10 bestseller Portia MacIntosh for a laugh-out-loud, enemies to lovers, fake relationship romantic comedy.


My Thoughts

At work, Lara treats Sonny like her number one enemy who she has to outdo at every turn. He has a more laid back attitude but does seem to delight in getting the better of her. You can't help but notice the chemistry between them and as the story develops, you realise that there is a history between them from their younger days. 

    There are some amusing moments in the story which makes for a fun read. I also enjoyed trying to work out the dynamics between the other couples who Lara and Sonny meet on the mysterious island, which they spend time on as undercover journalists. The effect of the regime which is forced on everyone adds to the interest and you do wonder just how far the couples will let it happen. This is an entertaining read which is well up to Portia Macintosh's standard and which is a pleasant antidote to the festive stories which I have been reading before Christmas. 

In short: New year, new characters, new romcom

 

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.

 

You can follow Portia here: Website  |  Twitter |  Instagram   |  Facebook  | Newsletter sign up  |  Bookbub 

 
 
 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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