The Suite Life was enjoyable, and the mystery aspect –why was she being treated as a superstar?—definitely kept me turning the pages. The disastrous date with the chef was particularly hilarious.

In "The Suite Life," Gigi is gearing up for her sister's wedding in Hawaii and desperately needs a date to avoid the pitying looks from her friends and family. With her ex as the best man and his new reality star girlfriend in tow, things are already complicated. However, a mix-up with her hotel room leads Gigi to an unexpected upgrade to a luxurious suite, where she's treated like royalty. As she indulges in the suite life and mends her broken heart, Gigi just might find the perfect date amidst the sunny shores of Hawaii.

This is a cute, easy, entertaining romcom probably best enjoyed by the pool or at the beach. However, I think my love affair with Macintosh's books has run its course. I've been left feeling like something's missing with her last few books as they seem to only scratch the surface. Maybe it's me,... but, I'm just not enjoying them as much as I used to. Many thanks to the author, NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Another laugh out loud win from Portia MacIntosh! Gigi's love life is a hot mess (I can relate to her bad dates!) and she's in desperate need of a date to her sister's wedding in Hawaii. The supporting characters are SO annoying in the best way- it means you can hate all of the same people that Gigi does. If anyone deserves an upgrade in life, it's Gigi and I ADORED following along with her Gold Club Card, endless cocktails, suite life living stay in Hawaii. Hilarious, fun and that plot twist at the end had my eyebrows shooting up to my forehead! Portia MacIntosh never fails to make me laugh and The Suite Life absolutely delivered.

Oh! And I LOVED the reference to Dylan and the Burnouts- Phwoar!!

Portia Macintosh's "The Suite Life" is a delightful and lively romantic escapade, brimming with the vibrant essence of summer. Following Gigi, a spirited hair stylist navigating through the aftermath of her ex-boyfriend's newfound romance with a reality TV personality, the story unfolds with a quest to find the ideal plus one for her sister's wedding in Hawaii, thereby warding off any pity from her family. Gigi's journey is an endearing blend of charm and humor, as she embarks on a series of comically disastrous dates before jetting off to the tropical paradise where the wedding awaits.

Upon her arrival, the plot thickens as Gigi finds herself unexpectedly upgraded to a luxurious suite and VIP status, yet her quest for a suitable date persists. Amidst the backdrop of her quirky and lovable family, Gigi finds camaraderie in her newfound friend and wingman, Donnie.

The book is peppered with uproarious moments (beware of uncontrollable giggles triggered by cheeseburgers and the infamous '4G' symbol!), rendering it an uplifting and joyous read. The mid-book revelation and the surprising twist towards the end add further depth to the narrative.

In my opinion, "The Suite Life" merits a solid four-star rating and serves as a delightful choice for beachside reading or as a refreshing interlude between more intense literary endeavors. It's guaranteed to brighten your day and might even whisk you away to the sun-kissed shores of Maui!

Disclosure: I received an advance Digital Review Copy of this book from Boldwood Books via NetGalley. However, the views expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Gigi is away for her sisters destination wedding and mysteriously upgraded to a fancy VIP suite at the hotel. She is on the lookout for a date for the wedding, but will she realise the man who has become her friend is perfect for her? A fun read.

Ok Portia, I see you. I love all of the books, and love when it is a real beach read - one that is enjoyable, has a great plot, and is one that I can see myself on the beach with.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley!

I find this book to be one of Portia's best yet - the main character is down - to - earth and not overdone, the plot is lovely, original and funny, the setting is also great, it's funny without feeling that the humour is forced... - everything works! Also, the romance this time was sweet and lovely, well developed and happened in its own pace, which I really enjoyed.
Sure, some of the Gigi's dates were over the top, but also, on the other hand, rather entertaining :D

It is lightly written and easy to read, entertaining, the plot and the characters are likeable, it has gorgeous cover - so really, it is a perfect read for a nice, summer evening.

So cute this book, I really enjoyed 🫶🏻 the story is funny and very cute
Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the copy

3.5 stars! what a fun vacation read!

this is a great book to bring with you to the pool, beach or just about anywhere!

4.5 stars rounded up!

Read this if you like spice-free romances with:
- friends to lovers
- close proximity
- slow burn

Reading this felt like watching a romcom. It was the perfect summer/vacation book!

I liked both the main characters. I loved getting to see them get close and eventually fall in love.

Gigi is a hairstylist and we get to see her doing her job a few times. And the way it was written felt like I was actually at the hair salon with her when she was working. I liked the little details so much.

It was a bit predictable but that’s what made it such a fun experience for me. I love romcoms because I don’t have to think about what’s going to happen next. I can just relax. And it was just that.

I had an excellent time reading this book and I highly recommend reading this if you want a light summer read. I will also be reading more books by Portia MacIntosh because this genuinely was such an amazing read!

ps: no pregnancies or babies throughout the book 🫶🏼

I received an advance readers copy of this book from NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

It’s pretty telling that it took me over 2 weeks to read this book despite it being under 300 pages. I’ve enjoyed Portia’s shorter stories in the past, so I was shocked at how flat and juvenile I found the writing here. Each chapter ends with some kind of “wrapping up” statement that makes this read like something from elementary school. I’m not sure there was a genuine moment of dialogue or honest introspection — instead the reader is given insights such as “My life feels so different now, in so many ways, but in others, it’s like nothing has changed, which I love.” The premise is a stretch to begin with, and while I have seen similar ideas work in other books, we are asked here to suspend our disbelief so thoroughly that it ends up feeling more like a parody of the genre. I considered giving this 1 star, but I didn’t feel enough of anything to elicit that strong of a reaction.

The Suite Life is a fun summer romp! Fun, easy beach read.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC for an honest review!

3.5 stars, rounded down

This was the first book I've read by Portia MacIntosh and I was a fan. I'll definitely read more by her in the future!

I found this to be a cute, fun, summery rom com that was easy and quick to read. It was a little over the top and rather predictable, but it was still fun! Honestly, the over the top aspect was probably my favorite part. Sure, it was rather ridiculous at times and I saw the "twist" coming from miles away, but it had me laugh out loud and rooting for the main characters, so who cares.

If you're looking for a cute rom com to read at the beach or by the pool, this is definitely one to read!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC publication for an honest review.

The book was a true delight! Sometimes you just need a book that is light entertainment. Gigi is unfortunately heading to her sister's destination wedding in Hawaii, While that should sound like a wonderful adventure, it is instead a curse because the groom's best man is her ex-boyfriend. Gigi has a mission, find an impressive date to outshine Nathan's new girlfriend, Sunshine. There are plenty of hilarious antics on this quest as well as the addition of Gigi being mysteriously upgraded to a luxury suite. And her new partner in crime, Donnie... Swoony sweetness...

Yes, the book is a little over the top and slightly predictable...but who cares! This book was a lot of fun and made me smile.

4 stars

It took me a long time to finish this book. That was on me and not the author. Her writing style was not one that I could read quickly. I loved the premise of this book and thought the idea was well thought out.

This was such a fun read! I really loved the storyline, however the mistaken identity component felt strongly unrelated to the story which was hard to get past for most of the book. The end twist caught me wildly off guard and I actually laughed out loud. That easily took the book to 4 stars for me due to the shock factor. Plus any book the references Taylor Swift and reiterates that Donald Trump is an actual joke, is perfect for me

I really enjoyed this one, and now want to jet off to Hawaii and stay in a suite! Gigi is on her way to Hawaii for her sister’s wedding without a date, which ordinarily wouldn’t be too bad if her ex and his new girlfriend are going to be there too. So of course, she looks for the best person she can take along as her plus 1 leading to a couple of disastrous dates in London and once she’s there.

I thoroughly enjoyed The Suite Life, and can’t find anything to fault. It was the perfect mix of drama, romance, and comedy. I’ll be picking up more from Portia Macintosh!

Anyone who knows me will tell you that my guilty pleasure is Portia MacIntosh novels. Whenever i get my hands on one i sneak off into a quiet space and devour it. This was another brilliant read, Gigi is trying to snag herself a date for her sisters destination wedding in Hawaii, her family think she's been left on the shelf, she's a bridesmaid and her ex is best man and he has a flashy girlfriend. Funny and entertaining and a corker of a read.