I always enjoy a book by this author and this one was no exception. I did find the first few chapters hard going but once through I totally loved the storyline. A proper romcom, exactly what everybody should read and enjoy in the run up to Christmas!

The book follows the story of Amber, who’s a writer who writes Romance novels. While writing her next book, she feels the need to change her genre to murder mystery with a pinch of romance but her editor doesn’t want her to, so she sends her to an escape chateau to get her back on track, and get inspired on some romance along with other writers.

It was my first book by Portia, and I liked it. Some parts of it felt unnecessary and some parts felt very rushed. The parents story feels unnecessary, and just one talk with the dad (that we don’t even know what was said) and was easily solved. But overall, the book has funny characters and it’s a good read.

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and author for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This picture is me laughing at the book. A romantic comedy that is heavy on the comedy with a romantic ARC. As someone who appreciates keeping the bedroom door closed, so to speak, I did not miss the “spicier” scenes others really enjoy. To each their own, I just find them cringey.

This book is inspired by the publishing industry and has great characters and several strong plot arcs. Amber Page is an author who had a successful book series, with a case of writer’s block as she tries to recreate success with a new novel. Amber wants to add more murder mystery, her publisher just wants more sex scenes. They send her on a writer’s retreat in France, which is a lovely setting full of descriptive details. There she meets Henri, the French hotel manager who will someday take over the resort. A love triangle of sorts, influencer and “bachelor” type reality star Caleb also

This is really a romcom about rom coms- it has every trope; fake dating, one bed, friends-to-lovers, miscommunication and a meet cute. I loved that the side plots were so fleshed out- her parents “pre-divorce”, the other female Romance writers she meets there, Henri and Caleb’s back stories. The finale was a bit of a let down; the very end just kind of fizzled for me. But 80% of the book I loved— this book really is funny. It’s. British, though, so it is “Brit humor.”

If you are in the mood for something light, this may be a great read for you.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood books for the ARC. Book to be released September 15, 2024.

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A romcom writer is having writer's block and wanting to switch genres, but instead her editor sends her on a holiday vacation to learn to put more steam and spice in her stories. She feels like a fish out of water alongside the other writers and finds herself inadvertantly being wooed by two men at this exclusive chateau getaway. There is some family drama brewing in the background that eventually gets mixed in with some romantic drama, and everything resolves itself nicely in the end with a happily ever after!

📖📖 Book Review 📖📖 When the opportunity to retreat to a French chateau arises, the answer is always go! That’s the moral of this story. Stuck in a writing rut, single, and finding out your parents are divorcing? Obviously an escape to a chateau is in order for romance writer Amber. The camaraderie with the fellow female writers was beautifully refreshing and the love triangle in the Alps leaves the readers almost as giddy and indecisive as Amber herself! As always, Portia MacIntosh’s writing is warm and inviting, creating a heartwarming and delightful read. Approaching forty with four kids and still grieving is exhausting so if anyone has a chateau, I have some airline miles I can pull together…in the meantime, I’ll just cuddle my frenchie and enjoy this wonderful book because books truly are the best escape!

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Review is on Goodreads and will be on instagram closer to publication date and on Amazon when published!

I really liked this book and I rate it 5/5 stars. I have read a few of Portia’s books and this one like the rest have not disappointed. I will be honest I found the first couple chapters of the book a little slow and it took me a few chapters to warm up to the book but once I did I couldn’t put it down. This book is released September 15, 2024. Thank you to Netgalley, Boldwood Books and Portia MacIntoah for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.

You Had Me At Chateau is a fun rom com novel by Portia Macintosh.
This was such a fun read. I loved the story, which was easy to follow, the pacing was just right and had a good mix of characters. I highly recommend it to other readers.
❤️ Thank you to netgalley, the author and publisher for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

An amazing story , funny and sweet . I must confess that it is the first book that I read of Portia MacIntosh but now she gain one more reader .
Amber is a writer of romantic comedy but her editor asks her to write spice in her books something that it is not received very well by Amber . Her dream is to write a murder rom com but her editor is negative . She is sent at an exclusive château in the beautiful French Alps for inspiration for her book . There are two men she meets the influencer Caleb and the French caretaker Henri . Which man will touch her heart ?
I received this book from netgalley , the author and the publicer as an ARC . Thank you . All thoughts and opinions are my own .

I just loved this festive Rom com- absolutely one of Portia Macintosh’s best. I loved Amber as a Rom com writer struggling to finish her latest book and her experiences in the French writer’s retreat. At first I liked both love interests Caleb and Henri and was unsure who to root for but as time went on the clear chemistry and general niceness of the one meant it was clear who she would end up with. The side plot of Amber’s family problems was perfect- enough of a worry for Amber but the whole family were warm and likeable so I was rooting for them too. Would love to see a sequel focused on Tom finding love. Please, Portia, don’t follow Amber and ditch Rom com for murder- you’re too good at it!

Amber es una escritora de romance y quiere cambiar de género, pero su editorial no la deja, por lo que la mandan a un retiro de escritores en un chateau para que se inspire.


Extrañamente disfrute la parte del triángulo amoroso porque lo vi como una aventura y hubiera quedado perfecto con ella regresando a su país soltera y con libro nuevo.


No entendí para que darle tanta importancia al divorcio de los señores si al final tendría una solución sencilla.



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Plot.
Amber is a rom com writer but goes to her editor with an idea that she wants to write about a murder she is shut down and sent on a writing retreat to France to find inspiration to finish her latest book

This was my first read by portia Macintosh and it won't be my last. It was very fast paced which I love.
The way she describes the scene was so easy for me to visualise I loved the fake dating aspect and was so happy with the ending.
I would recommend this book to all my reader friends

Portia MacIntosh is a favorite author of mine. Her newest book, You Had Me At Chateau, was a great read, as I was expecting.

Portia Macintosh has done it again with another brilliant read. Although I think this may be her best book yet as I loved it from the first page.
Amber was a brilliant character and really relatable and I loved her journey both personally and romantically.
The setting was excellent and I loved her time at the Chateau.
I read this book in a day as I was so invested in the story and just enjoyed the story so much.
An amazing 5 star read and I’m hoping for a sequel to see what happens next for Amber and for to hear more about her family who I just loved.
Thanks to NetGalley, Portia Macintosh and Boldwood Books for an advance copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

This literally was the perfect mix of rom plus com. It was so funny but the chemistry between the main characters was just so good.

I was a bit nervous when reading the description and seeing that this was about a love triangle because I feel like there are times where it’s hard to really feel the connection with the person who gets chosen because there’s also been time spent on someone else. And while there was someone else, there certainly was no denying the connection with the male main character and I loved seeing their interactions.

I didn’t love the typical ‘third act conflict’ but I do think the way it was handled was well done. I also didn’t care for the pre-divorce storyline with Amber’s parents, so those are the reasons this was more of a 4 than a 5 for me. But speaking of her family, I could not be more obsessed with Tom. Their sibling relationship was literally perfection, I loved that they were genuinely friends and just so good to each other.

Another win by Portia MacIntosh. Read this book. I’m ready to go to a ski resort now, or at least to France to eat all the bread and cheese.

Thank you to the publisher & NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy of this book! I voluntarily read this book, and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was a lovely light romantic story. The main character was sent to a retreat to make her novel more steamy. You had a double love element. Parents threatening to divorce and a handsome influencer. A perfect wet Sunday afternoon read. I loved the pizza restaurant .

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwoods Books for allowing me access to this ebook! You had me at chateau by Portia MacIntosh will be released on Oct 2nd. It's a romantic comedy really funny! Amber Page, the main character is a romantic comedy writer stuck in a creative rut, Amber is thrust into a whimsical writer's retreat in the picturesque French Alps. Here, amidst eccentric fellow writers and a stunning château backdrop, Amber faces the challenge of adding more "spice" to her novels—a task she dreads.
You can only but rooting for the quirky and lovable Amber. The story is filled with witty dialogue, hilarious mishaps, and a love triangle that keeps you guessing. Amber's journey of self-discovery and her interactions with the two captivating men she meets at the retreat makes this book a story that feels fresh and engaging!