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sunshine_lorena's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Portia Macintosh books are always fun quick romances and this was no different. It was the perfect beach read
catbeau's review
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
bobbley44's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lavendermarch's review
4.0
This was a cute, funny book. I loved all of the characters, and the plot was well done. And it was very, very British, which was really funny at times. 4.5 stars.
creativelifeofliz's review
3.0
This book is basically the movie The Wedding Date meets What Happens in Vegas. A fun romantic comedy, especially if you can suspend disbelief and just accept the craziness.
sienna_123's review
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
surrrrrrrmmmmmma's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
hainyh's review
5.0
I'll start with the only negative I have for this book and get it out of the way; the storyline here consists of an accidental drunk wedding in Las Vegas, with the two parties waking up and not realising they have inadvertently got married. They then meet again on a flight and there follows the story of their relationship. Now those two elements of the plot alone made me think that this story would be very unrealistic, and that I might not be able to get into it.
Another sticking point is that this is the third book in just two weeks (all very recently published) that concerns the 'drunkenly getting married in Vegas' storyline. Therefore, I immediately had my reservations due to the same storyline. However, I was completely wrong, because this book is absolutely brilliant! I was quickly able to get over the slightly unrealistic storyline, because the romantic in me was swept away by the writing and the very likeable main characters.
I read this book in just two sittings, it gripped me that much. It was a lovely, charming story of romance littered with just enough humour without it coming across as slapstick, in the way that some chick lit can. I found myself rooting for the main characters and desperate to get to the end to find out whether there would be a happy ending.
This is such a feel-good novel and so easy to read. I love the writing style, and other than my initial reservations as outlined above, I have nothing but praise for The Accidental Honeymoon. I will definitely be looking out for more of Portia Macintosh work, as if they are anything like this offering, they'll be fab. A well-deserved five stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the opportunity to review this ARC.
Another sticking point is that this is the third book in just two weeks (all very recently published) that concerns the 'drunkenly getting married in Vegas' storyline. Therefore, I immediately had my reservations due to the same storyline. However, I was completely wrong, because this book is absolutely brilliant! I was quickly able to get over the slightly unrealistic storyline, because the romantic in me was swept away by the writing and the very likeable main characters.
I read this book in just two sittings, it gripped me that much. It was a lovely, charming story of romance littered with just enough humour without it coming across as slapstick, in the way that some chick lit can. I found myself rooting for the main characters and desperate to get to the end to find out whether there would be a happy ending.
This is such a feel-good novel and so easy to read. I love the writing style, and other than my initial reservations as outlined above, I have nothing but praise for The Accidental Honeymoon. I will definitely be looking out for more of Portia Macintosh work, as if they are anything like this offering, they'll be fab. A well-deserved five stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the opportunity to review this ARC.
flowerchildreads's review
4.0
Sometimes you simply need to suspend reality just a tad, let go, and let a wonderfully sweet, feel-good story sweep you away. On first glance the idea of waking up married after a drunk night in Vegas might make me pass on a book, raise an eyebrow and think 'not for me thankyouverymuch'. Here's what I'd say..."Get over it!". Seriously, get past this plot point, trust that it really does work, and the payoff is completely there in spades.
I was totally smitten with this book, enamored with Georgie from the first chapter. Leaving her rotten scoundrel of a cheating fiancé behind Georgie heads back home to England for her cousins wedding with a quick stopover in Vegas. This trip was originally planned with her fiancé, her family finally meeting him, and now she's heading there alone. In a fit of frustration and defiance Georgie outfits herself with a new look including sexier clothes, hair extensions, the works. In this one night she meets steaming hot Jack, the anthesis of her former fiancé. Things get fuzzy from there, a lot of drinking. Georgie wakes up alone and dashes to her plane. She is shocked when Jack boards at the last minute informing her they are married. Although neither seem very thrilled about this fact they hatch a plan. Jack will come with Georgie and pose as her fiancé, with a quick return and annulment. What could possibly go wrong?!
As the story unfolds complete with family drama, old rivalries, bridezilla, new and old wounds, new and old loves, I could not put this book down. Portia MacIntosh does an amazing job crafting a story that is light, sweet, and yet surprisingly manages to engage her reader to really care about these characters. They are well crafted, have substance, depth. You understand their motivations, their fallibility, why they seem a bit broken. There are laugh out loud moments, it's never too heavy, and yet it doesn't suffer from the 'oh too light' feeling many chick-lit books fall into. It's a fine line to walk and MacIntosh does it masterfully. I'm a fan and most definitely will be looking for more of her books in the future! The Accidental Honeymoon is a wonderful escape and I highly recommend.
I received an advanced reader copy (eGalley) from Harper Collins UK/HQ Digital through NetGalley. This review reflects my honest and unbiased opinions.
I was totally smitten with this book, enamored with Georgie from the first chapter. Leaving her rotten scoundrel of a cheating fiancé behind Georgie heads back home to England for her cousins wedding with a quick stopover in Vegas. This trip was originally planned with her fiancé, her family finally meeting him, and now she's heading there alone. In a fit of frustration and defiance Georgie outfits herself with a new look including sexier clothes, hair extensions, the works. In this one night she meets steaming hot Jack, the anthesis of her former fiancé. Things get fuzzy from there, a lot of drinking. Georgie wakes up alone and dashes to her plane. She is shocked when Jack boards at the last minute informing her they are married. Although neither seem very thrilled about this fact they hatch a plan. Jack will come with Georgie and pose as her fiancé, with a quick return and annulment. What could possibly go wrong?!
As the story unfolds complete with family drama, old rivalries, bridezilla, new and old wounds, new and old loves, I could not put this book down. Portia MacIntosh does an amazing job crafting a story that is light, sweet, and yet surprisingly manages to engage her reader to really care about these characters. They are well crafted, have substance, depth. You understand their motivations, their fallibility, why they seem a bit broken. There are laugh out loud moments, it's never too heavy, and yet it doesn't suffer from the 'oh too light' feeling many chick-lit books fall into. It's a fine line to walk and MacIntosh does it masterfully. I'm a fan and most definitely will be looking for more of her books in the future! The Accidental Honeymoon is a wonderful escape and I highly recommend.
I received an advanced reader copy (eGalley) from Harper Collins UK/HQ Digital through NetGalley. This review reflects my honest and unbiased opinions.