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LIFE'S A BEACH



SYNOPSIS

Sun, sea and inescapable exes...

Peach is excited to hear that her sister, Di, is getting married. Of course, she would have preferred her little sister to be engaged to someone she's known longer than a week - and the fact that his name is Charles doesn't bode well - but who is she to judge?! After all, her own love life is non-existent, and who doesn't love a destination wedding...?

Whisked away to the gorgeous Italian coast, Peach assumes her role as chief bridesmaid and, despite her reservations about the groom, she tries to ensure everything goes to plan.

But weddings are never straightforward affairs... throw in some unexpected guests in the form of ex-boyfriends and one night stands, and soon enough there is more drama than a reality TV show.

Can Peach keep the show on the road, or might she end up in a whirlwind romance of her own...?


Title: Life's a beach
Author: Portia MacIntosh
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Publication date: May 6, 2021



Portia MacIntosh is a bestselling romantic comedy author of 16 novels, including The Plus One Pact and My Great Ex-Scape. Previously a music journalist, Portia writes hilarious stories, drawing on her real-life experiences.

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REVIEW

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


I know, I know, I might be starting to repeat myself with each new Portia MacIntosh’s book review I write, but it is the absolute truth. Each and every one of them is a pure delight to read and Life’s a beach could not be different. It is adorable!

I have yet to meet a Portia MacIntosh leading lady that I don’t like. Peach was a really nice character, witty, fun, realistic, lovable, supporting her sister even when she had reasons to do the exact opposite. Her first encounter with Matt was so charming I could not wipe the smile off my face while reading it. Also, where does one apply for a job like that? Asking for a friend!

Soon the story turns into a sitcom with lots of funny and crazy characters, with everyone seeming to have a past relationship with another and hiding some secrets, leading to a whole series of misunderstandings. I loved most of the characters, even those I thought I would dislike at first. I was the first one surprised by Charles growing on me!

The setting was absolutely gorgeous. All the island descriptions made me wish I was there (I would have eaten those calamari, thank you very much!).

If Peach and Matt's first encounter was charming, their last one went out of the adorability charts!.

The writing style was so enjoyable and fresh. Everything moved at a perfect pace providing a really fun and entertaining read. Although there were lots of characters and their current and past relationships to keep track of, both the characters and plot lines were so engaging that it was not a problem at all.

Life’s a beach (I adore the title, btw) is the perfect summer read even in spring!

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.




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