Loved this romance, it was definetely hot to handle. Loved the chemistry between the caracters, the spice was just perfect.

I’ve never read a book that gives off that much of a British vibe (not a bad thing, just interesting). Also the first half of the book was pretty boring and seemed to drag on. But when we got to the point where the 2 main characters had to stand against one another - that’s where things got interesting. Overall it was a good read.

This Spanish holiday romcom, with double-booking/forced proximity, is fun and easy to read. The romance doesn't start until quite late in the book - around the 60% mark, but the childish tricks the two groups play on each other, and the competition hijinks (which should determine which group gets to keep the villa) is amusing and holds your interest. I have read a few books by this Author and whilst this isn’t the best (Ex in the City and The Meet Cute Method are my favourites), it is still a great read and would be ideal as a beach read this summer. Many thanks to NetGallery and Boldwood Books for allowing me to get an early copy of this book, which is out on 8th April 2025.

Portia Macintosh has set another book in a sunny location which somehow gives you a warmth as you read it.
 
It is amusing, as ever, I particularly enjoyed an early scene as Molly got a client mixed up with an ex-boyfriend.
 
The dynamic between the four boys and four girls is a little silly at times but generally great fun,
I particularly enjoyed one of the card games they concocted.
 
Overall, as enjoyable as normal and I look forward to this author’s next book

Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for providing me with an Advance Reader's Copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

Many thanks to NetGalley & the Publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cute vacation read. I love forced proximity tropes and this certainly delivered. It was easy to get into, but it did start to drag a bit in the middle, so the pacing is a bit off. I'm not sure the insta-love was convincing, but it was still entertaining.

This was a fun, lighthearted romcom. Not very romance heavy but I did enjoy the friendship aspect and vacation vibes.

I struggled with the pacing of this book; the beginning felt slow but the ending was rushed. There were things that happened in the beginning that just felt unnecessary to the plot. Also, the chemistry between the FMC and MMC felt surface level and a little instalove.

While this wasn't a perfect book by any means, I still enjoyed it!

Thank you to NetGalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

An easy read that would be perfect for by the pool. This isn’t the best book that I’ve read by this author but it was still good. I just found the pettiness between the boys and the girls got a bit much for me and felt that the end was very rushed.

☀️ Too Hot to Handle by Portia MacIntosh

Molly’s best friend Lou is marrying one of the greatest men on earth 🥰… but Molly? She’s newly single after realizing her boyfriend was a total dud. When disaster strikes Lou’s wedding plans and Molly has a work mishap, she ends up spending two weeks in sunny Spain with Lou and their friends, Nita and Willow. Sounds like a dream, right? 🌴✨

Except… when they arrive at their gorgeous villa, they find a group of guys already there! And neither group is willing to leave. Let the chaos begin! 🤯🔥

This book had me cackling—the competition between the two groups was so petty but so hilarious 😂. The pranks, the banter, the drama—it was all chef’s kiss 👌.

And let’s talk about Molly & Travis… the chemistry was sizzling! 🔥 From their flirty back-and-forth to the deeper convos, I was rooting for them the whole way. Every character (except Dean, obviously 🙄) was fun, relatable, and felt like real people you’d want to be friends with.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC! 💖📖

What a cute book! Molly and the rest of the cast of characters were all delightful to read about not to mention very relatable. Perfect sweet and spicy summer read!

This was my first Portia MacIntosh read and I loooooooved it! I will definitely be reading more from her. It was cute, quirky and just a really fun read.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher Boldwood books for gifting me an early copy of Too Hot To Handle

It tells the story of Molly who is her best friend’s bridesmaid and they all go to Spain a week before her wedding. The thing is there is been a double booking and a group of guys is also there.

I found it nice and easy to read it. However I also found it a bit too childish. I don’t know if it was the tone or just the concept, but I didn’t really like this aspect of the story.

I would give it 3 stars.

Molly's best friend is getting married and she is most definitely nor, in fact she's pretty much sworn off men. Her job looks dubious, she's worried about being left behind and then disaster strikes when the villa they've booked for Lou's hen party is double booked and they arrived to find a group of lads.

This was really slow to start - felt a little bit like too many back details were being forced in but by the end I couldn't put it down and HAD to know how it ended!
The characters are fun - and it's nice to read a book where they come from a northern town that isn't Manchester!

The ending is exactly what I wanted it to be too!

I thought this was such a cute book! I really loved Molly and the boys and girls groups, it was a little rushed for my liking but still a really good book, it’s reminiscent of love island and I loved that’s aspect, this book just really makes you want to go on vacation though!

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the eARC.

What happens when a villa in Spain is double-booked by both a bacherlorette and a stag party? Since neither party is willing to give up their holiday they decide to share the villa and compete for the right to stay.
This was a lighthearted, entertaining summer-read with a bit of a romance thrown in. The books starts a bit slow and I thought the pranks they played each other at first were a bit over the top but then the book kind of grew on me. I really liked seeing the relationship between Molly and Trevor develop. I felt the ending seemed a bit rushed (the whole biking to the venue thing just kind of evaporates) but other than that it was an entertaining summer read - perfect for a beach holiday.

A Fun and Breezy Vacation Romance!

"Too Hot to Handle" by Portia McIntosh is the perfect feel-good vacation read!
From the very first page, I was effortlessly connecting with the story and the key protagonist. McIntosh has a way of making her main characters feel so real and relatable, as if you’re stepping into their shoes and experiencing everything alongside them. The witty banter between them feels so natural and reminds me of conversations I have with my own friends, making the story even more enjoyable.
The romance is built up beautifully, with just the right amount of tension and chemistry to keep you rooting for the couple. And of course, the happy ending leaves you smiling—just as a great romance novel should! But what sets this book apart is that it's not just about love; it’s genuinely funny too! McIntosh has a way of weaving humor into her stories that makes them a joy to read.
If you're looking for a lighthearted, entertaining book to take on your next vacation, this is it! Pack it in your suitcase, head to the beach, and get ready for a delightful escape.

A big thank you to Boldwood Books, Net Galley and the author for my complimentary copy of this book !

The ideal beach read for the year! Started off slowly but then I was completely charmed by it. Sweet and spicy and takes place in Spain - what more could anyone ask for?

I hate to say it. It’s the first portia book I didn’t really enjoy. It could easily have been a dnf.
It felt much younger. I love her books because I identify with the characters - this felt like teenagers/ early twenties.
It still had some amusing moments, it just wasnt the one.
Also when hair is wet the shampoo smells comes out even more!

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book early, NetGalley.

I don’t like DNFing books, because I know that each book was a labor of love for the author, but I got about 35% through this book and I couldn’t get into it. It definitely has the great makings of a romcom, but maybe I just found it too unrealistic? It was a mix of Bridesmaids and Love Island, which I liked, but I couldn’t relate to any characters and found myself getting frustrated with how the characters dealt with the situations they were in.

This is a really cute story that was a good way to kick off summer reads! I read it all in one day so I feel like it went by pretty quickly but that could have been due to my pace. I enjoyed Molly but wish we got to learn a bit more about her other than her breakup.

What a super fun read!

It’s got major love island vibes and really speaks to my competitive nature. I like how even though it’s 1st POV you still feel very involved with the whole group.

I will say romance plays a B role in this novel. Travis and Molly are super cute but friendship and fun take up most of the content. This is okay bc I feel like the book is good. I found myself chuckling during multiple scenes.