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Another great story by Portia Macintosh. A funny light hearted book with a twist at the end to prevent it from becoming predictable. Full of dirty tricks, pranks and fun and laughter, an enjoyable read.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC of this book.
This was a fun, cute story. I would have liked more romance with the H and h. There were too many bad choices made by the h for me to like her and I was underwhelmed by the H. Last thoughts...to much bickering not enough romance.
Great story, fabulous characters, and some cute funny moments.
Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.
A very enjoyable story with well written characters and a delightful twist to stop it from being predictable. An uplifting read.
This book was fun I really enjoyed Serena and Ziggy as characters and loved all of their back-and-forth banter. Although I am usually not the biggest fan of forced proximity in this one it really worked for me. I found some moments to be hysterical while there were others that I felt lacking. Overall this book was a fun ride and I can"t wait to read more from this author in the future.
Portia Macintosh will make her readers roar with laughter with her latest delicious romantic comedy, Your Place or Mine?
After getting kicked out of her flat, Serena needs somewhere to stay and luckily for her, her friend Taylor comes to her rescue when she asks her to house-sit while she and her husband go travelling. After a particular run of bad luck, this offer from Taylor is like a gift from heaven. However, what Serena doesn’t realise is that she is not the only one who had received this offer. It turns out that Taylor’s husband had extended this particular invitation to his musician friend, Ziggy – and he is far from the ideal housemate! What is Serena going to do now?
With his penchant for wild parties, lack of consideration for her feelings and his inability to keep the place tidy for more than five minutes, Ziggy is not exactly a contender for housemate of the year. But Serena is not about to roll over and let him have the house. If Ziggy wants to be difficult, then she is going to show him just how difficult she can be by being worse than he is. Only, Ziggy is onto her and war quickly ensues between them. Only, none of them could have possibly guessed what was going to happen next.
Portia Macintosh is at her hilarious best with Your Place or Mine? A fun romantic comedy that sizzles with witty banter, intense chemistry between the leads and plenty of side-splitting humour, Your Place or Mine? is a brilliant read sure to brighten up a cold and dismal afternoon.
I really enjoyed this book, it was funny, light hearted, and I loved the chemistry between Serena and Ziggy. Seeing Serena having to adjust to losing her maternal figure and having to become more open minded was really interesting.
This is single POV and the blurb doesn't really sum up the story. The romance is more an added complication for Serena, this book is about starting over and taking a new direction more than anything else.
There is something I've noticed in other reviews that I should point out. Serena has a BF and it turns out she's the other woman and the relationship doesn't end straight away. There is no intimacy when she finds out but it may be a trigger for some people.
I received an arc of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I knew I shouldn't have waited so long to read this one!! Loved everything about it! The characters, the love hate scheming relationship That Ziggy and Serena had. There were some great 'awful' characters for us to hate and some lovely people. The secrets and journeys made this story, and I loved seeing how Serenas life was unfolding. The self tan scene was brilliant! All in all a corker of a book! ❤️
Book boyfriend - check, cute funny moments - check, love story you wish would happen to you - check. Romantic comedy perfection - check check! Ziggy is the haphazard love interest we didn't know we needed.
Cute romcom? Not sure.
The FMC is a doormat one moment, a prankster and small business owner the next. I didn't feel the chemistry between her and the love interest.
Serena found herself alone when her boss, Diana passed away without a job and a home. Diana’s children decided to dispose of their mum’s café. Being stranded, she is happy enough to accept her friend’s offer for her to stay in her house while she and her husband travelling. However, due to miscommunication, her husband also offers the house to his friend, Ziggy to stay. Ziggy is a messy companion with a free & easy attitude. Soon, Serena discover that Diana has indeed left her something and she need to decide what to do with it.
This book is a story about grief, financial and relationship issues. The story plot is interesting and I like the characters though I might not be able to accept the way they solve their problems. Both Serena and Ziggy have a big different in their personality. I love their constant bickering which started as dog and cat fight escalated into prank against each other. Overall, it is a delightful read to me.
Your Place or Mine? is described as an enemies to lovers, forced proximity rom-com however for me I only made it about 50% when i stopped. It was more focused on infidelity and I just absolutely did not like either of the characters enough for me to want them to be together. Both are so immature, frustrating and although I love a female POV, Ziggy needs a POV to bring more of a balance together. I just personally did not connect to it.
After a misunderstanding by their friends, Serena and Ziggy find themselves housesitting the same property. They are polar opposites and living together proves problematic. Each trying to out manoeuvre the other to gain sole occupancy of the house.
A fun lighthearted read.
I think I need to give up on Portia Macintosh books. Her books are a little problematic for me. Starting off with the characters. Serena is very immature and deals and handles with issues in such an annoying way. It was hard to see and feel any sort of chemistry amongst the two mains. I love the cover of this book but unfortunately the way it was executed wasn't a hit for me.
Portia is such a firm favourite. This didn’t disappoint at all. Serena and Ziggy were the perfect characters. I can’t wait for more from Portia.
I tried really hard but I just couldn’t get into this book. It was pretty hard to feel connected to the characters or the story.
A light hearted predictable read from start to finish. Did it hook me in? No? Would I read it again? Probably not but if you enjoy simple, predictable, does what it says on the tin romances then this is for you. A quick read with generic, likeable characters.
This was a cute-ish enemies to lovers, forced proximity romance book.
After Diana dies, Serena loses her job at the cafe and the flat she lived in. Her friend Taylor suggests that she live in her home while she and her husband go on vacation. Unbeknownst to Taylor, her husband has invited his slacker/musician friend, Ziggy to move in as well.
Serena and Ziggy immediately dislike each other as they find themselves reluctant roommates. They seem to be polar opposites and they are pushing each other's buttons hoping to make the other move out.
This started out strong but loses steam once there's a cheating boyfriend and a secret inheritance in the picture. I've loved other Portia MacIntosh books, but this one just misses the mark.
This was fast paced and a cute read. I was reading some of the lesser thrilled reviews and a lot of people didn't like the cheating trope. I absolutely despise cheaters but this wasn't really a tough book to read because of it. I really enjoyed the story overall.
Ziggy wouldn't be classified as a book boyfriend for me but I did really like his character and how accepting and trusting he was.
I really liked Serena as the FMC and her whole relationship with Diana was beautiful and actually made me tear up in the end.
Overall, cute story, closed door romance, and I would totally recommend. :)
A fabulous, entertaining read. I devoured this book in less than one day. Laugh out loud funny, light hearted and easy to read but complete with all the warm and fuzzy feels. Hits the right spot! ;)
Thank you Netgalley