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The Scandalous Lady Mina by Kara Temple #Review

  The Scandalous Lady Mina by Lara Temple was published by Mills and Boon on April 23rd.  I also have a great giveaway for you. Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post. A Victorian enemies to lovers, forced proximity romance Lady Wilhelmina, once the darling of the ton, fled England in shame after jilting her fiancé. Following a decade in disgrace, Mina’s returning to Society’s ballrooms on a luxury steamship…and encounters her ex-fiancé’s distractingly handsome cousin, Max Cavendish—her once friend, now enemy! Max’s guard is up, yet being in close quarters with Mina sparks a wave of dangerous attraction that makes him want to discover the truth behind the scandal. Wealthy engineer Max is used to being in command of his world and his emotions, but his complicated feelings for Mina are making him feel decidedly out of control…   My Thoughts Lady Wilhelmina, known as Mina, is an intriguing character with a past. Having fled England some years before, s...
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A Shore Thing by Portia Macintosh #Review

 

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.

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.

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