Oh my goodness! I have been so excited to read this beauty of a book! I definitely have not been disappointed.
The story captures the reader from the very beginning. You just have to know what is going to happen after Lila finds out about the affair that has been going on while she has been planning the perfect wedding.
The characters in this book are extremely likeable and I have had many laugh out loud moments from the book. It is written in such a way, you feel as though you are there watching each event unfold.
I was rooting for Lila from the very start of this book. I absolutely adored the descriptions of her best friend Ali- she seemed an hilarious yet protective companion which was needed. Freddie is the perfect man throughout the story, he is definitely wonderful.
This is an easy rating to give, this is a five star book. It is fun and romantic with moments to make you both laugh and cry. Five stars doesn’t show how fantastic this book is- I truly wish I could give it more.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

My thanks to Boldwood Books for the blog tour invite and my gifted ebook review copy of the fabulous ‘Honeymoon for one’ by Frankie Collins which is out now in paperback and kindle editions.

Where to begin? This is a hilarious summer romp that washes over you like a luscious Mediterranean wave that envelops you in it’s embrace-big hearted, hilarious and poignant I loved it!
Romantic novellist Lila is so used to writing happy endings for her fictional characters that she has totally forgotten her own. Planning her dream wedding to Daniel has created a sort of writer’s block which worsens when she finds her fiancee cheating on her on her wedding day.

Broken hearted and humiliated, she leaves best friend Ali to break the news and runs away on her honeymoon to San Valentino-literally Love Island-to lick her wounda and recuperate.

However, when everything from her arrival onwards is predicated on her being part of a couple, and being surrounded by loved up people is rubbing salt in an extremely deep wound, can Lila break her deadlock, write her book and find herself some happiness in the meantime? And who exactly is the man sharing a villa with her when she just wants to be alone?

When several others make an unwelcome appearance into a much needed break, Lila finds herself reassessing what her love life balance is and throws herself thoroughly into reclaiming herself.

It’s incredibly clever, hilarious and so well plotted, it was a breath of fresh air after reading many many serial killer/crime thriller novels lately that I feel like I have emerged from a basement, brushed off the cobwebs, and gone for a porn star martini on a lounger with Lila and Ali. Very much recommended to anyone looking for a holiday read!

The cover and title for this one had me intrigued even before I read the synopsis and it lived up to my expectations, proving to be a great, fun read about realising dreams and reality don't always match and that love really has to find a way!

Lila Rose is a romantic comedy author who has written about so many weddings she's determined her own will be just perfect, avoiding all the pitfalls, angst and turmoil so often experienced by the characters in her stories. However, she hadn't counted on hearing her husband-to-be, Daniel, telling Eva, someone she'd thought of as a friend, that he loves her shortly before they're supposed to be marrying. Lila does a runner, deciding to fly off to their Italian honeymoon dream destination of San Valentino on her own. However, the holiday island has everything for couples to enjoy and really doesn't cater for solo travellers . . . . When the she mistakes Freddie, a fellow solo holidaymaker, for a barman and then he sees more of her than she'd bargained for, could they act as a couple to join in with the events? When Daniel and Eva turn up at the resort, too, Freddie endeavours to protect Lila by pretending they are a couple but then Eva recognises that Freddie is a movie star and life gets even more intriguing, this is definitely a honeymoon they'll not be forgetting!

It is a great read with fabulous food, an idyllic location, well developed characters and plenty of humour. Freddie is such a great character, the sort of hero you dream of . . . . Ali is a brilliant best friend . . . . and I can't believe Lila ever found Daniel attractive enough to go out with, let alone live with or plan to marry! There's competitions, confrontations, sun, sea and romance in this brilliant story that had me giggling my way through it from start to finish!

I requested and was gifted a copy of this book via NetGalley and this is my honest review after choosing to read it and thoroughly enjoying doing so!

This wasn’t for me at all, but then I realised it said for fans of love island so I should have known wouldn’t be. Unrealistic and not relatable, not my cup of tea at all.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

This story has me smiling from the beginning. Lila is funny, self-critical and a planner, she likes to be in control, believing that things will only go to plan if she organises it. I can relate to her, and that makes her realistic. The overheard conversation, is not in the plan for an ideal wedding, neither is going on a honeymoon alone, but if you're running, might as well make it somewhere hot and luxurious?

The honeymoon setting is vividly described and lovely, but it's the characters that make this romantic comedy an enchanting, hilarious, and sometimes poignant read. Lila is brave but vulnerable, I love her first meeting with Freddie, full of dramatic irony and so visual you can see the scenes playing in your mind as you read.

There are so many comic moments in this story, and also some, where you want to protect Lila, especially from Daniel. The conflicts are real, but the chance for real romance is always there.

I love the ending, very 'Hollywood', and the perfect completion for this charmingly humorous, romantic story.

I received a copy of this book from Boldwood Books via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I was looking forward to reading this book as I have never read any books from this author. From the minute I started reading this I could not put it down. I laughed so much it is hilariously good. A bunch of brilliant characters and gorgeous location. It really is the perfect summer read. This is one hot read!

About Books: Honeymoon for One
I'm a firm believer that clichés can be amazing - as long as they're used right. Undoubtedly, Lila Rose, as a romcom-author, would agree with me. But what is the author to do, when her life becomes the book? I mean, why else would you go on a Honeymoon for One, right?
I was offered an ARC by Netgalley in exchange for a review. All opinions are strictly my own.

The story

When disaster strikes, paradise calls...
As a published novelist, Lila Rose has been writing about fictional weddings all her life. But disaster strikes on her own big day when she hears her philandering fiancé, Daniel whispering sweet nothings to someone else.
With her dream day shattered, all Lila wants to do is run and hide, so she decides to fly solo on her own honeymoon.

When Daniel arrives in the resort with his new squeeze, Lila strikes up a ‘showmance’ with hot new movie star, Freddie Bianchi. Freddie is perfect for the part and Lila soon relaxes into her leading lady role.

But as truth starts to merge with fiction, could real love be in the air?

The opinion
Now, as I said before: this is a book that is not afraid of a healthy dosis of clichés. Here's the thing though: Honeymoon for One sees those clichés executed right. There's little twists thrown in, there's great attention to detail... And best of all: there's a level of self-awareness that I really enjoyed.

As I mentioned before: the main character is an author of romcom fiction. That means that she, herself, is very much aware of the cliché-ness of what's going on. I mean, she even starts the book writing about her and her fiance, to then realise she has to start a new book... Which will, of course, turn out to be some sort of self-fulfilling prophecy.

One final note: I've gabbed about how I don't typically like books narrated in the first person - quite - often on this blog. However, this book does that, and manages to do it right. In other words: there's a certain lack of self-importance in the way Lila describes everything going on which I really appreciated. Even if it did get at times annoying just how convinced she was Freddie would never fall for someone like her. Give the man some credit!

The rating: 3.75
Honestly, I surprised myself with how much I liked this book. The writing really just got me hooked from page one. Combined with the attention to detail as well as the slightly humoristic effect the self-awareness offered? This was a perfect summer-holiday-read!

-Saar

I really enjoyed reading Honeymoon For One By Frankie Collins. It's a story of love, hope and humor after a heartbreaking discovery about her fiance on the day of their wedding.
I definitely don't think some of the things that happened on the honeymoon were realistic and handled to well. I won't post spoilers but if you read this book you will know exactly what I mean lol. If you love rom coms you will definitely like this!

So I’m not normally someone into a romance book but loved this one. A well written, humorous book that ever will love.
Lila has planned her wedding to the finest detail. What she didn’t expect was that she’d find out an hour before the wedding that her husband to be was cheating with one of the guests.
Lila flees the venue and goes to the place she would have been spending her honeymoon. After all it’s paid for and no one will look for her there.
Once on the island of her dreams she meets another single traveller. Then the gilted groom turns up.
A fantastic read at times with tears of laughter (the wedding gift from Ali) read the book and you’ll discover what it was.

Honeymoon For One by Frankie Collins is a fabulous super sweet rom com.

Lila Rose is a romance writer, literally just hours away from her perfect wedding when she overhears her fiance Daniel talking to their friend Eva about should he go on with the wedding or not.
Devastated by him betrayal she needs to go somewhere to get away from everything so she chooses her honeymoon destination since it's already paid for.
As soon as she gets there she meets Freddie charming young man who also happens to be in a resort alone.
They become conspirators of sorts in order to enjoy all the lovely things the beautiful romantic island has to offer.
Not only can things go from bad to worse they can go to hell, especially when Daniel and Eva show up on the island.

This was such a absorbing, easy to read book that I just couldn't put it down. It still brings a smile to my face whenever I think about it.
Even though the main idea is not novel, the lovely and charming characters are what makes this book so special. Both main and supporting characters are so nice and genuinely decent human beings that try to help each other and be there for their friends.
Freddie has definitely become one of my most favorite male protagonists.
There is a beautiful love story between man and a woman, but also talks about love and support between friends and how they can make our lives more special.

Perfect read!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was everything it promised to be. It started off with Lila cancelling her wedding and going off on her honeymoon. (That’s not a spoiler as it’s the title!). The story was funny, light hearted and set in the most beautiful environment of Italy. I couldn’t put it down. Perfect beach read

This book was excellent! Totally kept my attention and I wanted to find out what would become of the main characters. Highly reccomended.

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Cheating-yes
Cliffhanger-N/A
Do I recommend this one?--absolutely. If you are a fan of sophie kinsella or lindsay kelk or christina lauren you should definately try this one!

Firstly I have to convey a huge thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for granting me this book. And also the lovely author for penning it down.

This is such a charming book. But it starts off very rocky. In the begining we see that our protagonist Lila breaks off her wedding after finding out that her seemingly perfect for her fiance is cheating behind her back. She was as expected utterly devastated with the turn of the events. One moment the girl thought that she had it all. Never had she ever thought that Daniel would cheat on her with someone else and that so on their own big day. She never imagine that the girl who has been waiting and writing about frictional wedding all her life would be slapped with this kind of humiliation and heartbreak! Lila kicked Daniel out of her life! Well good for her. You go girl! And to hide from all the further humiliation,heartbroken Lila decides to go to her honeymoon all alone. But the odds weren't on her side because Daniel strides into the same hotel and the girl had to face him further after all she had gone through. Finally angry and to save herself from further humiliation she decides to fake a romantic relationship with new hot movie hero,Freddie,who reluctantly agrees to help lila and they strike a deal. But eventually hearts get in their platonic deal and the rest is just history with a pinch of matter of hearts. I loved this story very much and would definately recommend it to all the fans of christina lauren and sophie kinsella and lindsay kelk. This delightful romance will fill your hearts with joy though we all know whats gonna happen next cause the storyline is quiet common but the excution is simply unique. The characters were a complete joy so were the supporting characters and writing is wonderful. Hope you enjoy reading this!

I have become wary of books promoting themselves as 'fun' this summer, which have then fallen flat - however, I'm pleased to say that this book does deliver exactly what it promises on the 'blurb'.

This book is well written, with comedy, tragedy and romance thrown into the mix. I love the fact that the main character Lila Rose is a romantic novelist (when the book is being written by a romantic novelist) who appears to have as much luck in life as Bridget Jones who meets Freddie (who appears to be modelled on the actor playing the main male character from Fifty Shades of Grey) after leaving her cheating fiancé at the altar.

It is difficult to say much more without giving away all the twists and turns in the story. This is a good fun summer read, perfect for reading on a sun lounger whilst drinking a pornstar martini.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood books for my digital ebook copy - my thoughts about the book are totally my own.

Ein echtes feel-good-Buch: ich habe mich sehr gut amüsiert, habe mitgefiebert und bin tief in die Geschichte eingetaucht. Sommer romance at its best.

This ARC was courtesy of netgalley - the thoughts and opinions are mine and unbiased

The perfect summer read

Light, funny

So well written - laugh out loud funny - loved the story, the characters and the setting

I've not read any of Frankie Collins work before, but will certainly be looking out for more

This is one I will keep for holiday and reread - loved it

This is the ultimate take a bad thing and make it good book. It has everything you need for a good time in the pages. Definitely a great summer read.

Riotously funny. I was giggling, smiling and laughing along at so many of the fabulous lines. Great story, wonderful characters and an idyllic setting. A Summer of fun and Pornstar Martinis.

A feel good, funny and well written book. I read it in 2 days and enjoyed every second! Frankie Collins writes such funny, dry characters and I felt like I was hanging out with friends.
Lila Rose is a romance author feeling a little lacking in romantic inspiration - mainly because her crappy fiancee ruins their wedding day and she ends up going on her honeymoon alone.
But what a holiday it is! Feeling lonesome on the most romantic Italian island ever, Lila ends up in a 'fake relationship' with the only other singleton on the island - an actor trying to keep a low profile.

I really loved these characters, there was so much going on and it didn't end up being predictable at all! Would definitely recommend. The only downside it that now I'm desperate for a luxurious summer holiday like the one Lila's on! Excellent beach read.

What a great debut! I felt like it was a little long and wordy but I did enjoy it a lot.
Also, Freddie was tooooo perfect. Like ZERO flaws. It seems so unrealistic to the rest of the characters.
I don’t think Daniel or Eva got what they deserve. Why would Lila stay around them?
I don’t want to post spoilers so please just give it a read.

~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~
Plot~ 4-5
Main Characters (hero/heroine)~ 4/5
Secondary Characters~ 4/5
The Feels~ 4/5
Pacing~ 4/5
Addictiveness~4/5
Angst~ 3.5/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemisty ~ 4/5
Theme or Tone~ 4/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 4/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 4/5
Originality~ 4/5
Ending~ 4/5 kinda abrupt but HEA
Book Cover~ Beautiful
Series~ Stand-alone
Source~ Kindle eBook - ARC provided by NetGalley

Would I read more from the author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes