Going Overboard by Portia MacIntosh is a fast-paced romance book, filled with humor, fake-dating and chaotic energy. Jessa gets unexpectedly dumped by her boyfriend Todd, just weeks before her best friend’s wedding. Two weeks later, Todd rocks up with a new girlfriend, Nikki, who had also just dumped her boyfriend. The four of them end up being stuck together in a room on a cruise ship, on the way to Jessa’s best friend’s wedding. As a result, Jessa and Todd hatch a plan to fake date in retaliation, to get back at their exes.

I absolutely loved the dynamic between Jessa and Todd. I loved the playful banter that they had and I also really just loved Todd as a character. I found myself laughing out loud from what both of the characters were saying, as well as the chaotic energy from other characters in the book. I absolutely loved Jessa’s friendship with Kelsey and loved their little moments throughout the book.

It was a charming, quick, quirky romance that I read within two days. The book got my attention straightaway and I was very entertained from the start, and continued to be hooked for the rest of the book. I absolutely loved the troops that were in the book and it was the perfect summer read. I did however, wish it was a little bit longer as I would’ve loved to have read more about the characters.

If you love a fun, witty, romance book, I would definitely recommend picking this up!

Rating: 3.75/5 Stars

Tropes:
Fake dating, forced proximity, one bed, revenge pact, opposites attract

Thank you @netgalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read and review this book.

After their exes start dating each other, home stager Jessa and cricket star Brody pretend to be a couple. When they’re booked in the same cabin on a cruise to Sicily for their friends’ wedding, will their fake relationship turn real?

This laugh-out-loud rom com is witty and charming with likable and relatable characters. Brody is a big sweetheart who treats Jessa with kindness and respect. The sweet, slow-burn romance is a heartwarming, feel-good escape. I loved the narration by Karen Cass.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Imagine being at a friend’s wedding, dancing with your boyfriend while he tells you it’s over. Shockingly Jessa thought she may have a breakdown, how could he do this? on the other side of the room, Brody is also getting dumped by Nikki. As it is wedding season, this just started, her best friend is having her wedding in Italy, so before the actual day, all of their closest friends are invited on a cruise. Todd is going to be there, so the awkwardness begins.
Hilarious novel from one of my favorite authors. Always a sure bet!

This was a fun read and the perfect book to read on my vacation. The characters were funny and relatable..

Jessa, 32, works as a house stylist readying a home to be sold. Her boyfriend, Todd, is an architect and that means sometimes they work together. Jessa is hoping that Todd will finally ask her to marry him. It’s when they are attending the wedding of some friends, he tells her that their relationship is not working out. And while he wants to marry, he doesn’t want to marry her.

So it’s when they are all at another couple’s wedding that Todd is with Nikki now and says he loves her. She has just broken up with Brody. He sees that Jessa has drunk too much and steps in to rescue her. The two plan to pretend that they have fallen in love with one another and are now a couple.

Jessa is to be the chief bridesmaid to her friend Kelsey who is marrying Neil in a couple of weeks. The plan is for the wedding party and friends to take a cruise ship for 5 days to Sicily where the wedding will take place. Now, Jessa has told the wedding planner that she will need her own room instead of the original plan that she would share with Todd. When she arrives at the ship, she finds that she and Brody have been assigned a suite with two bedrooms and one bedroom is for Todd and Nikki. But Jessa and Brody are determined to keep up the farce as they get through the cruise and the wedding but as the days go by, it doesn’t seem to be a farce after all. Could Jessa and Brody actually be falling in love?

This is a cute book with, admittedly, a bit of silliness but that’s rather how this author writes and it’s fun. Jess and Brody are adorable together and I loved them as a couple. A big Boo-Hiss to Nikki! Enjoy!!

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This was a fun, lighthearted romcom perfect for summer. The cruise ship setting added a unique twist, and I really enjoyed the fake dating and forced proximity tropes. Jessa and Brody were great together, their chemistry felt natural, and I liked how their relationship slowly developed. There were definitely some laugh out loud moments, and while the plot was a little chaotic at times, it kept things interesting.
I do wish the ending had more tension or wrapped up a bit quicker, it dragged slightly toward the end. Nikki wasn’t always what I was expecting with her childish behavior, and I would've liked a bit more character depth for both leads. Still, it was satisfying to see some real growth from Jessa and Brody. The revenge plot was fun, and even though things were a bit over the top, it worked for the story. Overall, a cute and easy read with plenty of charm perfect for the sunny days at the beach.
Very grateful to the publisher for my copy through NetGalley, opinions are my own

Portia MacIntosh always delivers when it comes to fun, charming romance books. This is the fifth book that I have read by Portia MacIntosh, and I have enjoyed them all. This book makes for great summer reading! Her characters are likeable, quirky, and get into some interesting situations.

Jenna gets dumped by her boyfriend, Todd during the first dance at a wedding! The nerve! At the same time, Brody is being dumped by his girlfriend, Nikki! Can you even imagine! Love is in the air at weddings but not for Jenna and Brody. Making matters worse, soon Todd and Nikki are a hot item. But wait, that is not all, there is another wedding coming up - a destination wedding! Guess who will be there?????? You guessed it! But wait, there is more - there is a HUGE booking problem on the cruise ship to Sicily and the four of them will be sharing a two-bedroom suite! Talk about uncomfortable!

As I mentioned, Portia MacIntosh likes to put her characters in interesting situations! You may say she likes to go overboard with it! If you like fake dating, forced proximity romance books, Going Overboard will be right up your alley!

Charming, light and breezy as a warm summer day! This was a short, fast, fun, enjoyable book!

This was such a fun book! I read it in one day and at times I was laughing out loud. The story is so funny and I loved how Jessa has a knack for ending up in embarassing situations. I also loved how Brody turned out to be a really great person. I liked the setting and the supporting characters (apart from the obvious bad guys) and there were just a few minor flaws for me. For one I would have liked to read more about how and why the relationship between Jessa and Brody changes and second I really would have liked to get an explanation why their exes were behaving the way that they were. I didn't mind too much though and would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a light and entertaining summer read!
It really is a great romantic comedy!

I was sent this book by love books tour as an ARC to review and this was Absolutely amazing! The cover drew me in straight away but wow the story was amazing! Absolutely loved it. Had me wanting more from the first page which kept me going and going. When I say I devoured this I absolutely devoured it! Couldn’t get enough of Jessa and Brody and kept wanting to know what was going to happen and when. I did guess the ending few chapters before the end but I was fine with knowing it that far ahead the book, it was kinda inevitable with where the story was going and with it being a love story. All in all this book was bloody fabulous and I loved every single word of it♥️ thank you love books tour for giving me the opportunity to review it♥️

I loved this book by Portia Macintosh. She never disappoints and her books are packed full of fun, issues which arise and are resolves and romance. This book was laugh out loud funny in places and lived up to the standard set by Portia in previous books. Definitely one for my holiday library.

Not for me whatsoever unfortunately. I’m not sure how an adult romance book can’t have any sexual tension or romance whatsoever? The plot idea was so good in principle and has been done well before by minimal spice authors (hello Funny Story by Emily Henry). I won’t be reading others by this author. Sorry but thanks netgalley

This was fun. I'm a sucker for fake dating and this was just chaotic enough to keep me reading past my bedtime. The forced proximity worked well and actually seemed semi believable in the context of the story, unlike other books that just seem to add it whether it makes sense or not. I've enjoyed every book by Portia MacIntosh I've read, this was no different.

Lighthearted rom com with all the basic storylines - fake dating, forced room sharing…but this one had a few twists on basic. Fun read with great characters (Nikki was so easy to dislike) and several wedding disasters that were hilarious.

Many thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

💙 Going Overboard by Portia MacIntosh ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was the first book I’ve read by the author and I absolutely loved it! How have I not discovered such a great romcom writer until now? The book tells a story of heartbreak, suspicion, revenge and unexpected love with a tone that’s both emotional and funny. Some parts move a bit quickly, so you can find yourself swept up in the emotions. While the characters don’t have a ton of depth, the story keeps your attention the whole way through. It’s an easy-to-read, fun book filled with romantic tropes that don’t feel overused - in fact, they’ll make you laugh and think at the same time. I wouldn’t have minded if it were a little longer, but even as it is, it’s the perfect book to enjoy with a cocktail while sunbathing!!! 🍹📖

If you enjoy: holiday romance and romantic comedy, fake dating and revenge pact, forced proximity and only one bed, enemies to lovers, love the style of Emily Henry, Alex Aster and B.K. Borison; then this one is definitely for you!

This is an ARC review. I appreciate receiving this copy from NetGalley and the publisher in return for an honest review.

Haven't read a Portia MacIntosh book for a while and this one has been great. An interesting plot with a cruise ship and wedding too. Loved it.

My first by Portia Macintosh and won’t be my last that’s for sure. Her writing is easy to read and flows well. I loved the story and the banter.

What a fun read! This book is perfect for a relaxing summer day by the beach. I thoroughly enjoyed both Jessa and Brody. They're very likeable both individually and obviously together. Their relationship is so natural, even though it started unnaturally by fake dating but nonetheless, they're great! 😂😂

If you're looking for a cute, fun, summer read. I'd give this one a try!

Going Overboard: ★★★☆☆ (3)

Pub date: out now!!

Tropes:
- forced proximity
- destination wedding
- fake dating

Thank you Boldwood Book & netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I adored Brody and Jessa. This beach read romance is full of humor and sweetness. It also has a couple characters you will love to hate. The premise of this one was even better than I expected. And the ending was perfect.

I love a destination wedding and this one did not disappoint!

Jessa and Todd have just broken up.

So the last thing Jessa wants to do is share a cabin on a cruise ship with Todd and his new girlfriend!

But it's fine, Todd's girlfriend Nikki's ex is also staying in this cabin, and he's a hunky cricket player with a great sense of humour.

Forced proximity, flirty banter and hilarious antics ensue! And so good to see some of the characters from the other books make an appearance!

A great summer read!

This was the most perfect read for a lazy, summer afternoon. The story was fun and engaging. The cruise ship setting was fantastic and honestly made me long to go on a cruise.

Both Jessa and Brody were truly likeable characters and oozed natural chemistry. I loved how they became friends first without any awkwardness and just went along with the flow - they weren't hellbent on seeking revenge on their exes. The writing was heartfelt as well as witty and I honestly couldn't put it down.