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  I have been eagerly awaiting this new series by Sarah Bennett . Just the Beginning is published today by Boldwood Books !   Everyone in Halfmoon Quay, the picture-perfect village clinging to the edge of the Cornish coast, knows Rick Penrose is the person to turn to for help. Friendly and reliable, not to mention drop-dead gorgeous, heā€™ll do anything for anyone. When his teenage crush Anya moves back to the quay for a fresh start, he has the perfect solution. She needs a job and his great uncle needs help to run his hotel. Itā€™s a win-win. Following the death of her husband, Anya Stokes discovered everything about her life was a lie. Without her beautiful home and the luxuries she took for granted, Anya and her daughter, Freya, have no choice but to move in with her aunt and uncle in Halfmoon Quay. As she begins to turn her life around, Anya realises the perfect man might have been right under her nose all the time. But thereā€™s a fine line between helping and taking ov...

You Had Me At Chateau by Portia Macintosh #Review

 

Once again, I am delighted to feature a sparkling romcom by Portia Macintosh. You had me at Chateau was published on October 2nd by Boldwood Books.

 
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 with what to do with her career.

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

But while she tries and fails to spice up her writing - with the unhelpful guidance of the eccentric romance writers at the chĆ¢teau - 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. 

My Thoughts

I found this romcom to be hilarious. It is so clever to build the story around a romcom writer who is struggling with the demands of her editorial team. There are so many references to romance tropes which make you feel that you are in on the joke. The central character, Amber, is very engaging. Feeling an outsider to the group of writers she is sent to join, she finds herself in a love triangle. Her parents are dissatisfied with their marriage and she has pressures from work and home. 

    Henri and Caleb turn out to be very different characters although first impressions can be deceptive. There are witty observations on the life of the influences and the effect of social media which gives the story a modern feel. With larger than life characters and some hilarious interludes, this is great fun and all round entertainment. The festive setting is perfect and so on message.

In short: fun, flirty and festive 

About the Author


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

From disastrous dates to destination weddings, Portiaā€™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 itā€™s southern Italy or the Yorkshire coast, Portiaā€™s stories are the holiday youā€™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  |  TwitterInstagram   |  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.

 

 


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