This was the perfect quick, summer beach read that was fun and made me laugh. It gave me all the feels and I loved every moment. I need to now go read everything else Doyle has written.

This was cute, breezy, and packed with summery spa trip vibes, but it didn’t quite soak in the way I hoped.

Jess heads off on a girls’ getaway with her two besties to reset and shake off some serious life burnout, and honestly? The friendship dynamic is where this book shines. Jess, Stella, and Em are chaotic, hilarious, and genuinely supportive in that ride-or-die way that makes you want to crash their group chat. The setting is lush, the spa scenes are indulgent, and there’s plenty of hot tub tequila energy.

The romance? Sweet, but a bit underbaked. Luke (aka her best friend’s brother) is charming and there’s a nice little spark, but it didn’t go quite deep enough for me to fully feel it. It’s flirty, it’s cute, but I wanted more oomph. More tension, more development, just... more.

If you’re into:
✨ Feel-good girl group chaos
✨ Spa days and wine nights in cozy countryside retreats
✨ Gentle romance with low drama
✨ A heroine figuring herself out in a soft, sunny way

Then The Spa Break is a solid pick for your next warm-weather read.

Thank you to HQ and NetGalley for the ARC.

This was a nice, quick lighthearted read. I wouldn’t say I was completely blown away as I found it hard to connect with the FMC, some of her thought processes just didn’t sit right with me. I’m also not the biggest fan of the “instant love” trope.
That said, I’d still recommend it to anyone looking for an easy, beach read this summer.

Another beaut from Hannah Doyle. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy. I loved this book. Would re-read, so 5 stars.

One of the real highlights of this novel was the warm, witty, and delightfully chaotic friendship between the three women at its core. Their shared stories—full of laugh-out-loud moments, wild escapades, and heartfelt support—brought a vibrant energy to the book. It was refreshing to see female friendship portrayed in such a lively, genuine, and joyously messy way.

The chemistry between Jessie and Luke was another strong point. Their connection felt natural and full of spark, with just enough of a forbidden edge to keep things interesting. I was easily invested in their relationship and found myself rooting for them early on.

That said, the pacing threw me a bit. The story moved very quickly—at times too quickly. I would have appreciated a bit more time for the characters (and readers!) to sit with the big moments, especially when it came to the development of Jessie and Luke’s relationship, which felt extremely rushed in the final stages of the book.

Overall, this was an entertaining and heartfelt read. It’s ideal for fans of fast-paced romance, strong female friendships, and lighthearted drama. While the speed of the plot kept it from being a total standout for me, it was still an enjoyable ride with plenty to love.

[Thank you to HQ | HQ Digitial and Netgalley for the gifted eARC.]

After reading The Pickup by Doyle last year, I was excited to dive into this book. The premise is so good: three friends go away on a vacation to reconnect and one of them ends up finding love.

Ultimately, I’m not a big fan of instalove/instalust so the story ended up falling flat for me. Jessica and Luke go from seeing each other to saying “I love you” in about a week, even though they don’t spend all that much time together. And since the story is first-person POV we only really learn about Jessica, making it really hard to connect with Luke and understand why Jessica fell in love with him so quickly.

While this didn’t have the same charm as Doyle’s previous book, it would be a great beach read. It’s a light-hearted, closed-door romance that features strong female friendships (between three very different women). One of my favorite parts was watching Jessica stand up for herself, thanks to the support of her friends, and finally decide to go after her dreams and the life she wants.

A new author for me and an excellent book from Hannah. I will be having a look for more of this author's books. This one ticks all the boxes for me and didn't disappoint.

Oh what a lovely read this was.

I am so here for girls trips and watching these friends together has been really interesting and fun. They all have their own different personalities but together they’re just perfect.

Jess, Em and Stella are on this trip to catch up after being separated for a while. They’re there for a break, to try and find answers to their current problems whilst relaxing.

Then in comes Luke who throws everything Jess had planned right of course. She’s instantly attracted until she realises who he actually is and yes! Read the book!!

There’s chaos, banter and moments that’ll have you laughing. I’ve loved watching Jess manoeuvre through the obstacles thrown in her way. She’s clumsy and funny and I just loved her. Her best friends were also fun, I would love to know more about them and their stories.

This is my first book from this author and it most definitely won’t be my last.

The Spa Break is a fun and comforting quick read. It’s, I’d say, a slow burn but also instant like/love forbidden romance with zero spice.


If you like

* Best Friends on Holiday
* Forbidden Romance
* Best Friends Brother
* Slow burn
* Zero Spice

then you’ll enjoy this one.

Three friends on a luxurious spa break, Jess is hoping it will help her recover from a breakup, and it does, but not without emotional complications. It's a lighthearted beach read with female friendship, glamour and unexpected romance. I like the dynamic between Jess and her friends, the setting, and the intricate romance.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

This was a perfect book right from he start. A Luxury Spa Break is what Jess needs and for meeting up with her friends for a whole week. I loved Jess and Luke's chemistry they were perfect for each other. Funny and enjoyable this is a perfect summer read.

If you’re looking for a feel-good, girls weekend spa getaway meets romcom with a splash of humor and best friend’s brother, The Spa Break is your perfect escape!

3 Saturn Return's Stars ⭐️
Spicy Level: 0/5 (Only Kissing)
‘Jessica Jones,’ he murmurs, voice tantalisingly low. ‘I’ve been yours since the moment I saw you on day one here. I think you’re incredible.
𝙎𝙮𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙨𝙞𝙨: The story follows Jessica Jones, who’s just come out of a breakup and heads off on an all-inclusive spa getaway with her two best friends from college as a much-needed escape, a mini-reunion, and a chance to catch up. When she arrives, she encounters this absolute Adonis of a man, Luke. He is gorgeous, sexy, toned, sculpted, absolutely perfect, and they have a definite spark. The only problem is, it turns out he also happens to be the little brother of one of her best friends. So Jess should most definitely not have feelings for him and should not be attracted to him at all, but she most definitely does. This complicates matters slightly.

𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨:
This book was very chaotic... what unfolds is a light, flirty story full of meddling friends, influencers, a touch of movie star drama, and just the enjoyment of a great little getaway. This is very much the type of book where you can judge it by the cover, because that's exactly what you're going to get. It is the perfect type of book for when you're on a beach or holiday escape. It's not going to change your life. It's not going to revolutionize how you perceive romance. It's not going to be incredibly hard-hitting, but it is going to be a fun and relaxing time.

Now, unfortunately, this book wasn't fully for me... and I was very much the problem. I know the saying is cliché, where it's not "you", it's me...But in this, I am really the issue. But in this case, I really am the issue. The book had elements that I don’t typically enjoy as a reader. There’s nothing wrong with the book, it's just a matter of personal preference. And since I review based on my enjoyment, it definitely impacted my experience.

The first thing to note is that this book is told entirely in the first-person POV of Jessica. As a result, there’s almost this vibe of instalove from Luke, because we never get to see his thoughts, his feelings, his opinions, or how his love for her develops. He seems completely besotted with the main character from the very beginning, and he clearly has no qualms about her being his sister’s best friend. He doesn’t struggle with the idea of telling his sister, or with the fact that he’s younger than Jessica. He just likes her, right from the start.

This also creates a situation where I felt like I couldn’t fully connect with the MMC, because I didn’t get to see how his mind works. I only saw his actions, filtered through Jessica’s perspective. Sometimes this narrative choice can work, but in this case, it felt like it lacked the deeper connection with Luke that I would have appreciated. It also introduced miscommunication and misinterpretation of situations, which tend to annoy me in books.

The second issue that really reinforced the “instalove” vibes was the fact that their entire relationship developed over the course of a week. Their feelings, and everything that happens between them, just felt very fast. I know this is supposed to be a spontaneous little holiday romance, and as a result, it’s meant to have that instant soul mate connection. And that’s very much what’s portrayed between these two. There’s this spark and zing, like they’re magnets, and it genuinely feels like they’re made for each other. But it goes from “Hi, nice to meet you” to “I love you” in the space of seven days. SEVEN DAYS!!! So yes, it’s sweet and cute, but for me, it felt a bit unrealistic. It just seemed a little too fast for that level of emotional connection to truly develop.

Then there was the chaos. There was so much happening, so much going on, it felt like everyone spoke over each other constantly or wasn’t actually listening. This made it so much harder for Jess to communicate because there never seemed to be a right time to actually say something.

𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨 and 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙧𝙤 𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨:
▶ Brother's Best Friend
▶ Holiday Romance
▶ Forced Proximity
▶ Tending to Injuries
▶ Banter
▶ Intsalove
▶ Cinnamon Roll
▶ View is Amazing (Looking at Her)
▶ Age Gap

Overall this is meant to be a spontaneous, escapist romance, something light and zingy, where two people just click in the chaos of holiday magic. And that’s exactly what it is. I would recommend this if you're looking for a quick whirlwind rom-com.

Thank you to HQ | HQ Digital, Netgalley and Hannah Doyle for the gifted copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own

Overall it was an okay read. I really enjoyed The Pick Up so when HQ reached out, I didn’t hesitate to pick this one up.

The banter was good, I loved the premise, and I liked some of the side characters, but something just felt missing to me. Maybe that’s related to the main characters because I couldn’t fully vibe with them.

It was a quick, easy read and while it was a romance, I did enjoy the friendship aspect. Thank you to HQ and NetGalley for the ARC.

This is my second Hannah Doyle and I enjoyed it just as much as the first.

Jess is off on an exciting spa week trip with her two besties. I don't think I've ever connected with a character quicker. All the chaos on one short trip up to the coast was exactly how it would have gone in my life. The difference? Jess arrives at the spa and gets to spend the day ogling a HOT man in the pool. Guess what! Turns out that hot man is one of her BFFs younger brothers. Oh Lord.

I loved this one so much. The MCs are so much fun but those side characters really send this one out of the part. I love Dita so much. The cab rides. The local pub. All of it was just so entertaining.

Thank you to NetGalley, HQ Digital, and the author for the opportunity to read and review this book.

The Spa Break is a light-hearted, comforting, fun, and heartwarming story full of the power female friendships, taking charge of your life and romance.

Luke was a great MMC and the chemistry between Jess (FMC) and him was there from the start. I loved seeing how their relationship built up and enjoyed their quirky flirting and conversations. Although it could sometimes feel superficial and juvenile. Yet, I still loved the way their relationship developed, it was refreshing that it was a closed-door romance and how that fact allowed the story to focus more on character growth and the emotional connection between them. It also opened the space for us to connect more to all of the characters. The secondary characters were as much a part of the story as the main couple. No part was too small and drove the story forward. But I think my favorite part about this story was Jess's friendship with Em and Stella. It reminded me a lot of my friend groups and how friendships can evolve and change and still feel the same as they did back when they started.

This really was a cute story to read and perfect for the Summer!

I really enjoyed Doyle’s last release, The Pick Up, and was excited for this one!

The Spa Break is cute and fun, but feels chaotic and at times like it doesn’t know which characters or what part of the story it wants to focus on. I found myself not eager to pick this up because I wasn’t left wanting more.

Thank you to HQ and NetGalley for the eARC!

I was hooked from the beginning!!
It was amazing and engaging.
I was instantly sucked in by the atmosphere and writing style.
The characters were all very well developed .
The writing is exceptional and I was hooked after the first sentence.

I received this as an arc from NetGalley and I’m voluntarily leaving my honest review.

This was a great best friend’s brother romance. It was a really well written story with a slow burn nature. I really liked the characters and I felt like even the side characters brought something special to the story, especially Dita who was a great character. Jess and Luke had great banter and I loved that. Their relationship definitely wasn’t problem free but I liked how they were able to work through things.

This was my second time reading a book by this author and I’m already looking forward to the next one.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I enjoyed read this book.

The story is about Jess and her two friends and Luke, the person she notices when she’s at a luxury break in a hotel, as she’s sitting by the pool.

It had plenty of twists and turns to keep you turning the pages and find it hard to put down.

It was well written and portrayed how women find it hard to make time in their busy day to day lives to meet friends and spend time with the talking of past days.

I recommend this book.

*rings bell*
Hannah Doyle sold me on the Pick Up and her novels just always make goofball smile out of me. Her latest novel, The Spa Break takes the reader to this super high end resort with three besties who are ready for some me time.
Jess was so much fun to follow along as she navigated her time at the resort spa with her besties, her credit card (dear Lord will her credit ever recover from her boutique spending?), dealing with her sluggish ex, her career challenges, and her budding forbidden romance with Luke. I loved that the timeline for Jess's story as a week and we get to experience the real time events of her choices. Also Dita Ortiz your bell ringing and Yessica vibes are everything!!!

Thank you to HQ, Netgalley, and Hannah Doyle for the advanced E-ARC of this book!