This was a witty fun rom com, perfect for a summer beach read. I flew through this even though it was lighter on the romance side of things compared to Portia Macintosh's other books. It gave a little bit of love island vibes with the group of boys and girls competing to see who would get to keep the villa as there was a double booking.
There was good tension between the two groups and I liked how the story developed. I laughed out loud several times. If you are looking for a quick beach read this is perfect!

This was a quick and lighthearted read that had me laughing out loud at times. Overall, it was an enjoyable read but didn’t really draw me in as much as I had hoped. The basis of the story was entertaining. The MC’s best friend has to change wedding plans at the last minute, only to find that their rental for their bachelorette party is double booked with a group out for the bachelor party. And while I do enjoy some simple entertainment, I also like to feel something while I’m reading. Especially when it comes to rom coms. I also found myself very frustrated at the climax of the story simply because I found it unrealistic. Overall, this would be a great lighthearted read for someone who just wants simple entertainment. A great beach read actually!

A big thank you to Boldwood Books, NetGalley, and Portia MacIntosh for providing me with this gifted copy in exchange for my honest review.

I wish I had liked this book. I have enjoyed all of the author's books so far, but this one was not one of them. I was even about to DNF it, but luckily, halfway through the book, the story improved a little.

I was expecting a rom-com (as the author has accustomed me to), but I only got a Love Island fanfic, as if two different groups of friends had entered the villa instead of all strangers. This book lacked everything: it lacked the laugh-out-loud moments, it lacked romance (there is romance, but not much), it lacked the funny writing that the author has gotten us used to.

This book tells the story of a group of friends who go to a villa in Spain to celebrate one of their weddings, two weeks before the event. It turns out that when they arrive at the villa (which was supposed to be private), they encounter a group of male friends who, due to booking problems, have double booked the place. It had everything to be a good book, right? Unfortunately for me, it didn't work out 🥲

Thank you Netgalley and Boldwood Books for providing the copy in exchange for an honest review!

Read the book if you like:
✨ Forced proximity
❤️‍🔥 Rivals to Lovers
☀️ Sun‑Drenched Romance
💗 Slow Burn Romance

A double-booking leads to a hotter villa than on Love Island. Bombshells, contested contests and a coveted WiFi password - this is a perfect summer read that will make you smile.

Not really romance heavy but i enjoyed the friendship aspect and vacation vibes. It was fun lighthearted.

Another Portia GEM!

Portia never fails to crack me up. She writes a relatable main character who you can't help but root for from the off. In fact I think I've almost finished her entire back catalogue and I've loved them all.

The house mix up was a really fun storyline and I loved the challenge of small games to try and win! The love stories were great, the laughter was excellent and the plot twist really had me questioning the Characters she'd made us adore for a minute!

Easily one of my new faves!

In this funny and spicy new romance novel, readers follow workaholic maid of honor Molly just when all of her hard work -- a bachelorette party in a gorgeous villa in Spain -- is about to pay off. However, the villa has been double-booked by a stag party who is not going to leave, but the bachelorette party isn’t giving up either. Drawing battle lines, the two groups decide to compete for residence over a series of challenges, but Molly finds herself gravitating towards rival stag party member Travis, who is enjoying the attention. Unable to let her attraction detract from her performance in the rivalry and unwilling to let her group down, Molly has to balance her new feelings and old loyalties in this charming and steamy romance novel. The characters are the absolute stars of this book, and readers will love the chemistry between Molly and Travis as it unfolds over the course of the novel. The tropes, hilarious challenges, and beautiful setting are a great backdrop to Molly and Travis’s relationship, and the character development extends into the other members of the stag and bachelorette parties, who add some necessary tension and levity to this entertaining new romance novel.

I absolutely adore Portia MacIntosh! Too Hot to Handle did not disappoint.

The story centres around Molly who’s relationship with the awful Dean ends, at his request. Molly heads away with friends for Lou’s wedding and they book an exclusive villa to stay in. When they arrive at the beautiful villa they discover it has been double booked and the other party staying are a group of obnoxious guys…except they’re not all that bad in the end!

Molly finds herself drawn to Travis and discovers they have lots in common and he’s a decent person…as well as being very drool-worthy.

As always with this author, the writing style and flow of the story are perfect. I was gripped within the first few pages and rooting for Molly from the start.

I really enjoyed this and would recommend to others! This would be a perfect holiday read!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for my advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review 📚

Too Hot to Handle is a perfect romcom to read when seeking lighthearted fun! The setting is beautiful if a bit problematic and the large cast of characters makes for fun banter throughout!

Very funny story, I really enjoyed this book… perfect for summer time
Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for my cooy

I love books by this author. I race through them and am always desperate for the next one.
The characters are well crafted and there’s something warming story telling is always beautiful

This was a nice and quick summer read, I enjoyed how fast paced this book was. This was a nice little palate cleanser, my first book from this author and I am eager to read more from the backlist.

Another fun read from Portia MacIntosh. Light-hearted, quick, and humorous. I appreciate that there wasn't a whole lot of misunderstandings to drive the plot (my literary pet peeve), although there was a bit of conclusion-jumping at the end. I found most of the antics of the boys vs. girls fun, but admit I would be livid if a few happened to me - so while I thought they could've figured things out a bit better, it wasn't too over-the-top for the plot. The ending was a bit rushed, but otherwise an enjoyable book, perfect for a summer read.

This was a quick-paced, lighthearted witty read with a host of likeable characters. The girls head to Spain for Lou's hen do and wedding but when they arrive they realise their exclusive villa is already hosting a group of stags from another wedding party- what could possibly go wrong?

I really loved the premise of this, and I think had I read it at a different time I might have enjoyed it, but sadly I just couldn’t get into it :( so I’m not able to give a real review but I might give it another try now it’s published!

This was not one of my favorite stories by this author, but I did enjoy it. I liked the main characters as well as the antics that went on throughout their stay at the villa. It was funny and cute but just did not hit me with all of the feels as I have come to expect from her books. Overall, I did like it and will continue to enjoy her books.

I really enjoyed this book! It's a light, easy romcom that would be a great beach read! I enjoyed the banter between the main character groups, and the secret connection made between a couple of them;) Thank you to the publisher for giving an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

I quite honestly could not get enough of this book. I genuinely felt like I was watching my favourite reality dating shows. The slow burn, the teasing of a twist that turns into something else entirely and then that ending….this book was amazing. You could feel the sun and smell the chlorine. The perfect read for summer and I can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy so I can reread this again in the sun.

First of all thank you for approving my request!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

I read this book in one sitting within about 2 hours! An absolutely brilliant read with hilarious characters and i absolutely adored molly and travis