I enjoyed this book, telling the story of an accidental encounter by two people on their way to a last-minute holiday in Majorca. Due to an error in the booking process they find themselves having to share a luxury suite and get to know each other. We discover their back stories and how they are both starting to heal from previous traumas, as well as enjoying great descriptions of the Majorca scenery which made me want to visit. An enjoyable read and I would recommend.

Enjoyable read, Lovely summer romance that leaves you feeling good. A bit of a slow burn but worth the wait.

The Accidental Holiday by Mimi Deb is a sweet and fun romance in the sun. We loved how this story began, it was relatable, laugh out loud at times and somewhat chaotic in the very orderly structure set by Maya, who stressed us out at times, yet we understood her completely. It felt like we were swept up into her life and her lists almost immediately. And as we travelled to the beautiful sunny Mallorca with her, we fell in love with the scenery, the characters, and a good love story about finding yourself, embracing change, and relinquishing a tight and controlled hold on life. Maya and Alex’s story was a slow burn romance of opposite attracts and finding the strength to face your fears and accept surprises of friendships and love.

This was just..fine, I guess. It really wasn't for me overall. The writing wasn't my favourite, I don't love flashbacks at the best of times but something that happened a few hours ago?? That's a bit much. I didn't love the characters, especially the main character she was painful. I just wasn't engaged at all while reading

"The Accidental Holiday" by Mimi Deb is a delightful and heartwarming romantic comedy that takes readers on an unexpected journey filled with serendipity, love, and self-discovery. Deb’s writing is light and engaging, making this novel a perfect escape for anyone looking to get lost in a story about the magic of chance encounters and the joy of embracing the unexpected.

The novel follows the protagonist, who finds themselves on an unplanned holiday after a mix-up or a series of unforeseen events. What starts as a potential disaster quickly turns into an adventure, as they meet new people, experience new places, and discover more about themselves along the way. As the days unfold, so does a blossoming romance that feels both genuine and utterly enchanting.

Mimi Deb masterfully balances humor, romance, and introspection, creating a narrative that is as much about personal growth as it is about finding love. The setting is beautifully described, adding to the charm and escapism of the story. The characters are relatable and endearing, each contributing to the protagonist's journey in meaningful ways.

"The Accidental Holiday" is a feel-good read that celebrates the beauty of life’s unexpected twists and the importance of being open to new experiences. It’s perfect for fans of romantic comedies that leave you smiling and believing in the possibility of love at first sight, or rather, love at first unexpected holiday. Mimi Deb has crafted a story that is both heartwarming and uplifting, making it an ideal read for those looking to escape into a world where the best things in life often come by accident.

A lovely, lighthearted romance. A different storyline about two people that book the same holiday at the same time.

Great characters and a good storyline.

A summer time read, perfect for a sunny beach holiday. With a slow burn romance that will keep you hooked from page one.
The perfect setting with some great tropes such as only one bed and forced proximity.
It was slightly predictable at times but still an overall enjoyable read.

Fun, easy summer read. I'm not sure I found the premise of two people booking the same oliday at the same time believable but I did enjoy this story. The characters were all believable and the location was perfect for a summer read.

A good lighthearted romance. Although a little far fetched that 2 people could try to book the same holiday offer at precisely the same time, it made for a good take. The characters were easy to like and the book passed some time for me.

I enjoyed this, it was a light easy summer read. The MCs had great enemies to lovers banter. The hotel owner was a great side character and probably my favourite character. Perfect beach read.

The Accidental Holiday is a sweet and refreshing romance novel which captures the ‘proximity trope’ really well.
Maya is a cautious and slightly naive character who decides to splurge on a last minute, 5 star holiday. She’s read the reviews of the hotel, visited Trust Pilot and knows she’s got herself a great deal, waiting until midnight to ensure her salary hits her bank account before booking the night before she leaves.
Happy go lucky Alex needs to get out of London, fast. He feels betrayed by some good friends who were with him at his lowest and now feels completely on his own. Stumbling out of a disastrous party, he sees the same ad Maya did and clicks to book - at the exact same time.
Forced together for the duration of the holiday, the novel weaves its way through their back stories and how they ended up in Mallorca at the same hotel.
This was actually a very refreshing read as there was no gratuitous swearing or sex for the sake of it. Well done to Mimi Deb for creating likeable characters (Alex I liked straight away but Maya definitely grew on me) and a plot that was interesting enough to keep me turning pages. Many thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

God I love a holiday romance, I immediately knew I wanted to read this with the plot, doesn’t it sound incredible?
Well the story is better than even I anticipated! It was a fun holiday romance with the right amount of tension, wit, humour and a good old slow burn. The setting was perfect, the characters were great and I just honestly really enjoyed it!

I loved the storyline of this book. A dreamy, last minute luxury holiday booked to escape but ends up being a double booking in the Sunset Suite. I just couldn’t get onboard with connection between the two main characters, Maya and Alex. Whist Maya was interesting and some of the story focuses on her rising above her own insecurities I just don’t think there were enough moments to build an interest between her and Alex. The descriptions of Mallorca did make me want to explore the island and be on my own holiday there.

The perfect by the pool (or wishing you were by the pool!) holiday read. Yes it’s perfect for fans of Emily Henry, yes it uses some popular tropes (stuck together, opposites attract etc) but above all it’s just a really fun piece of escapism that’ll have you rooting for Maya (and Alex plus a cast of other great characters) and wishing you were in Mallorca too!

Maya meets Alex at the airport, and a booking error soon means they meet again. An opposite attracts romance. Looking forward to more books from this author.

This is not the first of Mimi Deb's work I have read, and I absolutely adored Love on the Menu when I initially read it as an arc.

The Accidental Holiday was also another one dear to my heart. From the moment we met Alex, I was smitten, of course. I liked his hard exterior and I found him to be really likeable as a male protagonist. Maya was a breath of fresh air.

Honestly, the one bed/forced proximity trope has me in a chokehold and it was in full swing for this novel. 10/10. Adored.

Maya is a planner, she plans everything thoroughly, weighs the pros and cons and always takes the safe option. She never seems to take a chance on anything until she decides to book a luxury holiday, but even after reading the fine print multiple times, it still doesn't go to plan. There is no record of her flight reservation or her hotel reservation.

Alex is the complete opposite and never plans anything because he knows plans never work out the way you thought they would anyway. After attending a party he doesn't want to be at he books a last minute luxury holiday and arrives at the airport only a few minutes before Maya - effectively taking her booking.

When they both realise they're at the same resort they see they booked their reservations at the exact same time effectively cancelling one out. They decide to share the room and over the course of the week they get closer and start to open up to each other.

Neither character is particularly likeable, Maya is just irritating, constantly worrying about everything and creating rules to control ever. Alex is arrogant and doesn't seem to care about anyone or anything. The two are a very unlikely pairing and their connection never felt genuine or believable.

The story is disjointed with flashback scenes that were really unnecessary. They could easily just have had Maya and Alex opening up about their past experiences to each other without having to include flashbacks. They didn't feel natural either, they were just crowbarred into the story.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

The story was cute , just a little vague on the details of the characters. I felt like I knew a little more about Alex’s past than Maya’s . Her past scam relationship had no closure for her or for me as the reason why this person came into her life and left so abruptly with no reason and nothing gained. I was a little confused about some of the resort staff as Alex had given them or they went by alternate names. They were a sweet couple that were both due their happy ending. Thank you to NetGalley for this free advanced copy. I’m leaving this review voluntarily.

A fun romcom with a clever premise and great characters. I really enjoyed the way Maya and Alex's relationship developed over the course of this story.

I wasn't a fan of this one at all. The FMC was awful, and really, really boring to read about. I never really understood why on earth the MMC would be interested and the whole thing just irritated me.