A fast paced rollercoaster of a romance. I love these romances with a strong highly driven but workaholic heroine who is forced to re- evaluate her priorities after a disaster hits. Some of the events are a little unusual but the plot works and the characters are great. I loved it.

My Thoughts: Too Busy For Love is the epitome of a romcom, it had me laughing right from the off when our main characters get caught in the middle of a scandal when the high end hotel they work at gets raided by the police and is found to be a brothel! – that definitely threw a spanner in the works of Beatrice’s life of order and perfection, poor Jock is shocked but just starts rolling with the punches..

Now their lives and careers have completely fallen through and with the possibility of a criminal record hanging over their heads they now have to try and carve out a new path.

Beatrice throws herself into being part of a reality show and Jock finds himself a chef at the equivalent of a greasy spoon.

With the help of some larger than life side characters Beatrice and Jock realise they need and want more from life & they both have a dream they want to achieve..

I really loved the fact that the romance wasn’t the main focus of this story, it was more about finding yourself and realising your worth and what your capable of.

I think this is the first book of Phoebes that I have read but it definitely won’t be the last.

📚Book Review: "Too Busy For Love" by Phoebe MacLeod
📚Genre: RomCom
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

🔍Too Busy For Love by Phoebe MacLeod is a delightful blend of romance, humor, and self-discovery set against the bustling backdrop of London. The story follows Beatrice, a workaholic hotel manager whose meticulously ordered life takes an unexpected turn when her boutique hotel is raided by the police, leaving her stranded in the city with only the charming hotel chef, Jock, for company.

💡Why You'll Love It:
❤Romantic Tension: The chemistry between Beatrice and Jock is palpable, filled with witty banter, heartfelt moments, and the undeniable attraction that keeps you turning the pages.
🏨Work-Life Balance: Beatrice’s struggle to maintain control over her work-life balance will resonate with anyone who has ever tried to juggle career ambitions with personal happiness. It’s a relatable tale of realizing that sometimes, the best things in life happen when you least expect them.
😂Humor and Heart: Phoebe MacLeod's signature humor shines through, making this not just a romance but a feel-good story that will leave you smiling.

🎯 Perfect For:
✨Fans of contemporary romance with strong, career-focused heroines.
✨Readers who love stories about opposites attracting and finding love in unlikely places.
✨Anyone who enjoys a good laugh, a bit of London charm, and a whole lot of heart in their romance novels.

🌟 Don’t be too busy to fall in love with this delightful romance! Whether you’re juggling a hectic schedule or just looking for a sweet escape, Beatrice and Jock’s story will steal your heart. 💼❤Thanks to @rachelsrandomresources and @netgalley for the #ARC #BlogTour

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Too busy for love was a super cute romantic comedy, I loved the way the author captured the unique characters. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a nice light hearted read.

Beatrice works as a hotel manager, and on her birthday she’s arrested and finds out the hotel she works at is being run as a brothel. How could she have not known? That’s what the police want to know. But when head chef Jock also appears clueless to the ongoings in the hotel, they are both released.

Now Beatrice needs to find another job and go her separate ways from Jock. Will they find their way back to each other or will they both find the careers they desperately want elsewhere.

This book was just so busy, there were so many different story lines at some points I wasn’t sure what could happen next. But I did enjoy how fast paced it was and how much it kept me on my toes.

Thank you Phoebe MacLeod, Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Beatrice finds herself in a jail cell on her birthday. The hotel she has been managing is found out to be a brothel, and the police aren’t convinced she wasn’t a part of it. Out on bail with a curfew, her and the head chef Jock spend a magical week together before they are released.

So so so much more to the plot than this. And because so much happens there’s very little detail about anything. I felt little to no connection between Beatrice and Jock, and their connection, to them, begins immediately even thought they have worked together for years and barely had a working relationship. This makes the rest of the story a little less, because I don’t feel their connection or pull to one another.

I thoroughly enjoy MacLeods writing and it’s an easy and quick read. However, this plot didn’t do it for me.

Thank you for the ARC from Netgalley. The beginning of this book instantly got me hooked it was quick paced and the story kept me wanting to read more. Beatrice cant stop thinking about Jock after they were both held in custody. Considering their circumstance and where they go from here, she wants her career to take off... BUT what about Jock....
I liked this book, and recommend.
4 stars

I really enjoyed this book. I think Jock and Beatrice had such a sweet chemistry and my heart broke for them a few times during the course of the story. I also loved watching Reginald's story opening up. The only thing I would change would be to have a little more detail between Jock moving to Margate and the hotel being open. I'd love to watch them navigate the running of the hotel as a couple. I really hope there will be some form of sequel!

Thanks for giving me this opportunity . Talk about a packed book, this was definitely interesting. This was different, I enjoy and had a good time with it , but didn’t love it. But a good read nonetheless

I have loved everything from Phoebe MacLeod, and this was no exception. This was a fun and easy read I thoroughly enjoyed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books. ~I was given this book and made no commitments to leave my opinions, favorable or otherwise~

*Too Busy For Love* by Phoebe MacLeod is a light, fun read that’s perfect for a weekend when you want something easy and breezy. The story revolves around a workaholic protagonist who finds herself unexpectedly tangled up in a romance she didn’t see coming.

The characters are likable, if a bit predictable, and the plot follows a familiar rom-com formula, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing if you’re in the mood for something comforting. MacLeod’s writing is engaging, and there are some genuinely funny moments scattered throughout the book.

However, I found some parts a little too convenient, with conflicts resolved almost as soon as they arise. While this makes for a stress-free read, it also means the story lacks a bit of depth and tension that could have made it more compelling. The romance is sweet, but it didn’t quite hook me as much as I’d hoped.

Overall, *Too Busy For Love* is an enjoyable read for when you’re looking for something lighthearted and easygoing, but it might not leave a lasting impression. A solid three stars.

Thank you Phoebe MacLeod, NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC!

I love the cover of this book, it is exactly the type of book I’d pick off the shelf.

The book felt a bit like two books in one with the first small section being the Hotel Dufour issues and beginnings of a romance with Jock when that suddenly ended and Beatrice joins a reality tv show in Mallorca before going back to Jock towards the end.

Overall I liked the characters and the storyline. It was an easy to read novel and I enjoyed reading it.

4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️




✨ Force Proximity
✨ Romcom
✨ Two Different background




✨ The first chapter was a rocky start for me😫 I know it’s just me that I thought it was a thriller book.🤣
Beatrice is the main character in this story. She was in prison for questioning about what is happening to her work place and they let her go with a warning.
Along side when she came back, a Scottish chef was in there too. They never actually speak at times until the police raid the hotel.
Both of them are very work minded but Jock is starting to fall inlove . Beatrice is still having business vibes and it took a while before she realise it aswell.
It was a good ending ,, very casual romance .. Great for a feel good moment book.

✨ writing is great. I could read it anytime but unfortunately the audiobook (narrator) sorry but the diction and voices ruined it abit. Not liking it at all.



✨Thankyou @boldwood publishing for the opportunity to read this book for a honest review.



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Too Busy for Love is my third venture into a book by MacLeod and a third that I've really enjoyed.

It's a fun romcom that had me laughing out loud in several places and suspending disbelief in others.

Beatrice is brilliant, she's the friend we all aspire to have! She's also a little bit of me as I'm very much a routine and list person too. Some of the situs she found herself in were hilarious, especially when she realised the hotel was sidelining as a brothel.

Combining tropes of forced proximity and opposites attracting, Too Busy for Love is itself a moderately paced, busy read with an entertaining plot.

I just love this author’s books and this book was no different. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book from the start.

I would highly recommend reading this book if you like a romantic comedy book.

I would like to thank Boldwood Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book early.

Phoebe MacLeod's Too Busy for Love is a delightful romantic comedy that blends the charm of London with the unexpected twists of life. Beatrice, a dedicated and orderly hotel employee, finds her world turned upside down when her beloved workplace is raided by the police. Suddenly, her structured life is thrown into disarray, and she’s forced to spend her time with the hotel’s chef, Jock, while they wait for the legal mess to clear up. What begins as a situation fraught with tension quickly turns into an adventure as Beatrice steps out of her comfort zone and starts exploring both London and her feelings for Jock.

The chemistry between Beatrice and Jock is heartwarming, and MacLeod does a fantastic job of developing their relationship against the backdrop of an uncertain future. Beatrice's journey from a career-focused individual to someone who embraces the unpredictability of life—and love—is both relatable and endearing. Too Busy for Love is a charming reminder that life doesn’t always go according to plan, and sometimes, that’s exactly what we need. The story is light-hearted yet filled with emotional depth, making it a perfect read for those who enjoy a good love story with a dash of humor and a lot of heart.

Perfect for a curl-up-and-read weekend this fall, this story follows a young woman who finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time, but it sets off a life-changing adventure for her! Mix in reality tv, a revolving cast of characters, and some really intriguing history around a cute hotel, and it's a story that continually evolves, leaving the reader interested and involved in these characters' lives. It's a quick read that's full of drama, adventure, hijinks, humor, and romance, and perfect for a cozy autumn read.

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Yet another absolutely fantastic book by the incredible Phoebe MacLeod!!! Love, LOVE, LOVED this absolutely gorgeous page turner!! An absolute must read!!!

OMG!!! I absolutely LOVED this gorgeous page turner from this brilliant author. Mind you, after reading 'Never Ever Getting Back Together' I cannot really say I am surprised as this lady clearly has a lot of talent!!! I cannot wait for her next book to come out as it is just guaranteed to be stunning! This book is extremely well written with vivid descriptions setting the picture perfectly in the readers mind. The title, description and cover works perfectly with the storyline. It is one of those books that are very easy to read and perfect for any reading situations whether you are laying on a beach or curled up in front of a fire. It is an absolutely ideal read for anyone who is looking for a fantastic laugh out loud romantic comedy that will have you hooked from beginning to end. I absolutely LOVED the realism of this storyline which made it so easy to picture everything that was going on which had been helped by Phoebe's fantastic evocative writing skills. I cannot wait to get hooked into more of her books so I hope she is busy writing her next one!! In the meantime I'm off to get the rest of the books she has previously written!! This fantastic page turner is absolutely ram packed with humour, romance, drama, adventure, laughter and everything you could ask for in a relaxing, fun and easy read. This is definitely one of those books that will turn a frown upside down and make life seem a lot brighter. I won't tell you anymore as I don't want to spoil any surprises so you'll just have to grab a copy of this stunner yourself to find out! I can promise you will not regret it and once you have finished this pick up 'Never Ever Getting Back Together' as you will also love it!! Phoebe's evocative writing skills drew me deep into the book bringing the atmosphere and characters to life all around me. It is one of those books that I could not put down. I ended up walking around the house looking at my kindle reading away and absolutely devoured it in one sitting.

Clear your schedules and grab the tissues as this book will have you hooked with tears of laughter running down your face!!

The characters were all an eclectic mix and each one of them were realistic and strong. I was completely invested in them all. Phoebe's writing skills makes them realistic, believable and made me feel even more for them than I normally would if the descriptions weren't as details. I absolutely adored Beatrice and was rooting for her throughout. She is the type of person I could easily get to know more and call a friend. It felt like I was getting to know her more and more as I delved deeper in the book and it was intriguing watching her interactions and friendship with Abby as I went from page to page. It wasn't just Beatrice and Abby I became invested in but also many of the other characters who all had a part to play and played them perfectly. Between them all they made me laugh, shout, swoon and giggle away in this absolutely perfect relaxing read!!! Each of the characters are memorable and unique in their own ways and they are a group of people that I wont be forgetting any time soon!

Pick up this book and get lost in this absolutely gorgeous page turner!

Congratulations Phoebe on yet another absolutely stunning read that I just could not put down!!! I am absolutely mind blown that I have never read any of your absolutely gorgeous books yet!! I am looking forward to reading more of your previous and future books. I would absolutely love to see this book turned into a movie!!! This is exactly why you are one of my favourite author list and here's to your next success 🥂

Overall an unputdownable, gorgeous, STUNNING page turning book filled with romance, fun, laughter, friendship and so much more!!

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Too Busy for Love is Phoebe Macleod‘s stand-alone romantic comedy. It’s an opposites-attract, forced proximity story set in London. Like other stories by this author, it’s more character-driven than plot-driven.

29-year-old Beatrice is a manager at the Dufour hotel, a boutique hotel in London. She is a routine-driven workaholic with no life outside of the hotel. Until her hotel is raided by the police and the staff are arrested for promoting prostitution. Then Beatrice and the hotel chef, Jock, are released on bail and given orders to stay in London. Beatrice decides to enjoy her time off and make the best of their situation. She gets to know Jock as they explore London together.

When the charges against them are dropped, she is able to resume her normal life and get her career back on track. Beatrice misses Jock but she has lots of humorous experiences. The reader wonders if she will ever get back together with Jock or if she is going to remain focused on her career.

Beatrice’s character development is the primary focus of the story, not the romance. Since the story is told from only Beatrice’s point of view, the reader doesn’t get to know Jock very well. The side characters add humor to the story and help the plot move along. While this author is British and the story is set in London, Americans can easily understand it. I recommend Too Busy for Love for readers who enjoy British rom-coms.
I received an Advance Review Copy (ARC) from NetGalley and Boldwood Books for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

A fun little romance book that was a perfect read for in the summer. I would recommend this to all my friends who love a sweet romance read.