This is not the first of Mimi Deb's work I have read, and I absolutely adored Love on the Menu when I initially read it as an arc.

The Accidental Holiday was also another one dear to my heart. From the moment we met Alex, I was smitten, of course. I liked his hard exterior and I found him to be really likeable as a male protagonist. Maya was a breath of fresh air.

Honestly, the one bed/forced proximity trope has me in a chokehold and it was in full swing for this novel. 10/10. Adored.

Maya is a planner, she plans everything thoroughly, weighs the pros and cons and always takes the safe option. She never seems to take a chance on anything until she decides to book a luxury holiday, but even after reading the fine print multiple times, it still doesn't go to plan. There is no record of her flight reservation or her hotel reservation.

Alex is the complete opposite and never plans anything because he knows plans never work out the way you thought they would anyway. After attending a party he doesn't want to be at he books a last minute luxury holiday and arrives at the airport only a few minutes before Maya - effectively taking her booking.

When they both realise they're at the same resort they see they booked their reservations at the exact same time effectively cancelling one out. They decide to share the room and over the course of the week they get closer and start to open up to each other.

Neither character is particularly likeable, Maya is just irritating, constantly worrying about everything and creating rules to control ever. Alex is arrogant and doesn't seem to care about anyone or anything. The two are a very unlikely pairing and their connection never felt genuine or believable.

The story is disjointed with flashback scenes that were really unnecessary. They could easily just have had Maya and Alex opening up about their past experiences to each other without having to include flashbacks. They didn't feel natural either, they were just crowbarred into the story.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

The story was cute , just a little vague on the details of the characters. I felt like I knew a little more about Alex’s past than Maya’s . Her past scam relationship had no closure for her or for me as the reason why this person came into her life and left so abruptly with no reason and nothing gained. I was a little confused about some of the resort staff as Alex had given them or they went by alternate names. They were a sweet couple that were both due their happy ending. Thank you to NetGalley for this free advanced copy. I’m leaving this review voluntarily.

A fun romcom with a clever premise and great characters. I really enjoyed the way Maya and Alex's relationship developed over the course of this story.

I wasn't a fan of this one at all. The FMC was awful, and really, really boring to read about. I never really understood why on earth the MMC would be interested and the whole thing just irritated me.

Unfortunately I dnf this book as I failed to connect with the characters and didn't really hold interest in seeing their love story develop. I felt their coupling lacked oomph.
The premise is great and if the characters had more entertaining personalities I would of continued.

Maya and Alex are just to die for. I LOVED this sweet book. Definitely a slllloow burn but loved the chemistry, the whittiness and Mayas strong independence. Also who doesn't love a book set in Spain?! The miscommunication trope brought it down a star for me but other then that, the setting of the book was perfect and really enjoyed the original story.

Incredible setting for a book. I found it hard to get into in the beginning but glad I stuck with it. The characters of Alex and Maya and well rounded if a little shallow, in Alex’s case.

A nice fun holiday read.

Thanks to NetGalley and AvonBooks for the Advanced Reader Copy

Thank you to Mimi and NetGalley for gifting this gorgeous book!

Imagine turning up to the airport to find out your holiday booking doesn’t exist! That’s what happened to Maya, Alex is not only in her business class seat but he is also booked in her hotel room. Regardless of this, Maya has just booked her first holiday in a while and she’s determined to make the most of it no matter what dramas have already happened.

I absolutely adored this book, I was hooked from the start. Who doesn’t love a holiday romance! This was a very slow burn, so if you prefer them quicker you might not enjoy this as much. Maya and Alex were amazing main characters, who you come to realise have a lot of baggage and you learn so much about them both and their personalities. Just as they slowly do over the week, they learn about each other’s flaws and I adored how it made them like each other more.

I really recommend this to everyone, if you’re looking for a summer book to read whilst sunbathing by the pool then this one is for you!

The story was a delight from start to finish, set in the beautiful backdrop of Mallorca and featuring two wonderfully layered characters, Maya and Alex. The author did an incredible job with their development. I was completely invested in them both as individuals and as a couple.

Beyond the fun and banter, the book also explores deeper themes like dealing with grief and finding self-belief. It added so much more to the story.

This was a fantastic read that I couldn’t put down. It had everything I look for in a romance novel: a captivating setting, well-developed characters, and a perfect blend of humour and emotional depth. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a heartfelt and entertaining story.

Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

An easy to read 'take on holiday' book. What's not to enjoy about a couples holiday mix up with a happy ending. Thank you to Net Galley for the opportunity to read and review

An enjoyable fun read as we escape to Mallorca with Maya and Alex. This novel is a slow burner, but I found myself warming to the main characters and eager to see how the novel unfolded. Yes it was predictable in places but still enjoyable. I would rate this 3.5 stars. Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books UK and the author for the chance to review.

I recently read "The Accidental Holiday" by Mimi Deb, and unfortunately, it didn't work for me at all. The writing style just wasn’t my cup of tea. One of the main issues I had was with the constant back and forth in the timeline. While I usually appreciate flashbacks in a story, the way they were used here was frustrating. Flashbacks to events that happened just two hours ago felt unnecessary and disrupted the flow of the narrative.

Also, the FMC was especially annoying and her shenanigans with the flying company, the hotel and the overall booking of her holiday were so tiring and frustrating to read.

It's a shame because the premise had potential, but the execution left me disappointed. I found it hard to stay engaged with the story due to these timeline jumps, and it took away from my overall enjoyment of the book.

Very cute summer romance - great to ready on holiday or when you’ve read a gruelling book and need a change of pace. Highly recommended

Reading about a holiday disaster mixup with a happy ending really is the best way to spend your own vacation!

Maya and Alex are complete opposites and I loved how in the end they actually complimented each other so much! I liked that the book was dual pov so we got to see both their sides. Maya loves order and Alex thrives in chaos. What could possibly go wrong when they go on holiday and their room is double booked? Forced proximity is one of my favourites! I enjoyed having the sights of Mallorca through the page too and this book included some hilarious side characters.

A breezy summer read that you should back in your bag for departure!

Cute summer love story. Maya and Alex both end up at the same resort. While I thought it rather slow and not as exciting as some other reviews, it was still a cute beach read.

I adored this book so well written and the perfect summery read, Mimi Deb is quickly becoming a must read author for me! Can't wait to see what we get to read next!

I loved Maya and Alex and really enjoyed how grumpy Maya was lol

I'd highly recommend this one as a quick beach read

This is the perfect summer read. Whether you want to read it round the pool or at the beach it's a great read.

I loved Maya and Alex. I really did love Jorge, Javier and Alexis. They were great side characters.

It really is a quick read and there's laughter throughout.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy for an honest review.
I didn't love it; it was a very slow burn and almost gave up st 30%. However, I was intrigued, and that's what kept me going.

Maya books a deluxe holiday at the last minute to find that she has been double booked. What follows is a series of events involving her and a guy that she he meets. It was a little far etched at times, but enjoyed it on the whole.

This is a great summer beach-read, perfect to flick through by the pool whole sipping sangria.
It's a forced proximity enemies to lovers trope which I always enjoy.
Set in the beautiful Mallorca, we explore a little, eat some delicious food, and meet some wonderful local characters.
Both Maya and Alex have to learn something about themselves and a way forward, and I liked that they never really pushed the other, just stood by in support.
I liked Javier, Alexis, and Jorge particularly. They were great supporting characters.
It's a quick read, chaste romance with some laughs throughout.