I am happy to feature another laugh outloud romcom by Portia Macintosh. A Shore Thing was published on January 26th by Boldwood Books.
It's survival of the fittest!
From the moment Cleo met Lockie, her infuriatingly charming
co-casting producer on hit reality show Welcome to Singledom, he’s been getting
under her skin. Their job? Casting singles for the ultimate island romance.
Their problem? They can’t agree on anything.
Now, the cameras are ready to roll, and the
contestants—well, most of them—are en route. But when the threat of a tropical
storm delays half the cast, launch night turns into a total disaster. With no
Plan B, Cleo and Lockie are forced to step in as contestants. Just for 24 hours
until the real stars arrive.
Simple, right? Except tensions are sky-high and sparks are
flying for all the wrong reasons! All they have to do is couple-up and get
voted off - but there’s a storm coming, so leaving the island might not be so
easy. Cleo’s used to pulling strings behind the scenes, not falling headfirst
into the drama.
But when the cameras stop rolling, will their fake fling
fade with the credits—or could it be Cleo’s most unexpected plot twist yet?
My Thoughts
Despite their first meeting, when Clemmie meets up again with Lockie you are fairly certain that we are going to be in enemies to lovers territory. They are both hard workers and career driven but beneath their arguments, you can sense a certain chemistry. There are plenty of laughs in this story as they both find themselves in a difficult position. Their fake dating scenario means that they are forced to step into the breach as fake contestants but their lively fellow contestants contribute to the humour.
The idyllic island setting makes this the ultimate escapist romcom. Both Clemmie and Lockie like to be in control of their lives, especially at work. Being cast adrift proves very difficult for them to take, especially Clemmie. Some of their fellow contestants have hidden depths and there are some surprises along the way. The fast pace of the story does not flag and this is a light-hearted, uplifting read to escape into.
In short: enemies to lovers
About the Author
Portia MacIntosh is the million copy bestselling author of
over 20 romantic comedy novels. Whether it’s southern Italy or the French alps,
Portia’s stories are the holiday you’re craving, conveniently packed in between
the pages. Formerly a journalist, Portia lives with her husband and her dog in
Yorkshire.
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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