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Together Again at the Cornish Country Hospital by Jo Barlett #Review

  Jo Bartlett's new series continues with Together Again at the Cornish Country Hospital . It was published by Boldwood Books on April 3rd. You can read my reviews of the others in the series here: Welcome to the Cornish Country Hospital and Finding Friends at the Cornish Country Hospital and  A Sound Family at the Cornish Country Hospital Lessons in Love at the Cornish Country Hospital A lost love... A&E Nurse Amy Spencer lives a very ordinary life in Port Kara. She loves her job at the hospital and has a great group of friends, but there is something or someone, missing from her life. Amy’s tried dating but no one ever compares with the one boy that got away –Lijah Byrne. A surprise arrival... Lijah’s life since he left Port Kara has been what dreams are made of. But lately Lijah has started to feel hollow –the fame and celebrity he once craved now makes him feel trapped. The only place he’s ever felt safe is Port Kara...so maybe it’s time to go back home? A reunion...

It's All Sun and Games by Portia Macintosh #PublicationDay #Review

 

Once again, it's Happy Publication Day to Portia Macintosh for her latest romcom, It's All Sun And Games which is published today by Boldwood Books.

 
When Robin finds out she's going on a work trip to Italy she can't wait for a week away in the sunshine, away from the daily grind. So what if there's a client pitch to do while they're there? The thing Robin is most excited about is the chance to show her work crush, James, what she's really like outside of work, and divert his attention from Liz, her work rival.

To make things even better, Robin realises that the town they're going to in Italy is the same place that her childhood penpal, Andrea is from. So it's the perfect time to re-connect and finally meet her old friend over some delicious Italian food and wine (between work obviously...) But when Andrea doesn't turn out to be the person Robin thought, things get a little complicated...

So it's set to be a week of all sun and games... Until someone falls in love of course!

A friends-to-lovers, only-one-bed, fake dating romance from million-copy bestseller Portia


 My Thoughts

There is plenty of humour in this 'friends to lovers' romcom, whether it is from the range of work colleagues Robin finds herself surrounded by or the events which become clear as her work trip to Italy evolves. A basic misunderstanding leads to a major surprise for Robin and of course one secret leads to another... As a holiday read, this would be a perfect distraction. Set in beautiful Italy, the sun bears down and you are treated to all the sights and sounds of the Italian summer. 

    With mistaken identity and fake dating, you are deep in romcom tropes. You feel Robin's desperation to be better than her colleagues and disdain for their superficial approach to their work. James comes over as a larger than life character who is all surface and little depth. Liz, her work enemy is always predictably obnoxious. As for Andrea- no spoilers!

In short: an entertaining read

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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 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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