Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review. Well, one thing this book taught me is to not rush into wedding planning and to not accept a proposal from your boyfriend who doesn't care about you. It also doesn’t help that the FMC is a huge doormat and I can’t stand stories where the lead is such a pushover. It makes me want to knock some sense into them and tell them to stop being dumb.

Thank you NetGalley for my advance copy of this book. I like this author’s style of writing and her sense of humour. Even though I did not find this book as funny as other books I have read by her, it was an enjoyable read nonetheless and I will read more by her.

Better Off Wed had some cute and funny moments, but the characters drove me a little mad. The female lead was too much of a doormat and I just didn't feel the growth in her like I hoped. Plus, the story was somewhat predictable with an ending I didn't love. I heard the author's other books are great, so I will definitely give her another go since I'm a sucker for British romcoms.

Olivia is surprised but excited when her boyfriend Ted proposes until he expects her to organize everything while he dissappears. A brilliantly funny romantic comedy from the queen of romance Portia.

Another good read
Perfect book to curl up with and to get lost in
Will have you hooked from the first page
Thanks NetGalley

A great book, light-hearted and fun to read.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

Portia is my go to author as I know everything she writes is brilliant. Another fabulous book. Have recommended to all I know.

This book released some really mixed feelings!

It is very well written, and I am really enjoying this author’s novels. Characters are well written and interactions are good between them.

The plot itself is rather predictable, despite being well executed. There is nothing earth crashingly new about it - but it is an enjoyable read. I found the ending rather hurried too.

Enjoyable, but not this author at her finest.

I've got mixed feelings about this book. Let's start with the things that bugged me. Olivia's naiveté and dependency on others grated on me, especially her unwavering trust in everyone. Besides Olivia's character issues, the plot felt predictable from the get-go. It's clear the couple isn't right for each other, yet they're set on marrying. If I had any wedding plans before, this book made me reconsider.

On the plus side, it was an enjoyable read, despite being stress-inducing. There was a satisfying plot twist and final conflict that caught me off guard, adding a welcome twist to the story. Overall, a quick, cute romcom.

This is the story of Olivia and Teddy, which is told over the course of 37 Chapters. This is a brilliant story and is a friends to lovers rom com. Which if you are a fan of Portia MacIntosh than you know how amazing she is at these.
This book starts off interesting and full of giggle moments. This theme continues and expands throughout the rest of the book. However those giggle moments change into laugh out loud moments that keeps the reader entertained.
So this maybe a story that takes the reader a while to get into however once you are in the full swing readers won't be able to put this book down. Readers will soon find themselves flying through the pages until they have devoured the entire book.
Overall this is a brilliant romcom with a main character who slowly comes into her own and discovers what she really wants. Though this may be different to what she originally though she wanted.

A fantastic read. Light hearted and frothy with a big splodge of romance. Thoroughly enjoyable! The characters are funny and engaging and the whole story is a hoot from start to finish. Really loved this book!

Thank you Netgalley

"Better Off Wed" by Portia MacIntosh is a charming and humorous romantic comedy that had me laughing and rooting for the characters' love story. This novel is a delightful blend of wit, romance, and the delightful chaos that ensues when life takes an unexpected turn.

MacIntosh's writing style is witty and engaging, immersing readers in a world of hilarious situations and endearing interactions. The chemistry between the main characters is palpable, and their journey toward navigating their newfound circumstances creates a dynamic that is both entertaining and heartwarming.

At the heart of the narrative is a lighthearted exploration of love, identity, and the unpredictability of life's twists and turns. The author skillfully navigates the challenges and joys that come with finding oneself in a unique situation.

"Better Off Wed" successfully balances humor with moments of genuine emotion, resulting in a narrative that is both laugh-out-loud funny and emotionally resonant. The themes of self-discovery, taking risks, and the power of unexpected connections add depth to the story.

In conclusion, "Better Off Wed" is a delightful and entertaining read that delivers a perfect mix of laughter and romance. If you're looking for a book that offers a feel-good escape with characters you can't help but adore, this novel is a fantastic choice that will leave you with a smile on your face.

Amazing, fun, awesome!!!

Thank you soooooo much netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advanced review copy if this book💗
"I voluntarily read and reviewed the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

If you like a lot of spice and action in your romance books, this probably isn't for you, but I loved it.

Olivia's boyfriend Teddy proposes out of nowhere, and she decides to just go along with it. The problem? The venue her entire family has been married at is closing, and there's only one date left... in a month. As Olivia scrambles to last-minute wedding plan along with her soon-to-be sister-in-law (did I mention it's a joint wedding so as to ensure both Olivia and her brother can get married at the venue?), she starts having doubts about how right her and her fiance are for each other.

Charming and well-written, very classic Portia MacIntosh. Would recommend!!

A lovely fun and amusing read. This would be a perfect summer read. Main characters were great. Would recommend

Thank you NetGalley and author for this ARC!

I enjoyed it a lot! Such a cute book. This book is a fun and flirty romantic comedy about a couple who are swept away by a sudden engagement. I highly recommend this and will most definitely will be reading again.

The last thing Liv expected from Teddy so early in their relationship was a proposal. She was surprised yet again when he seems in a hurry to bring their wedding forward. But why is he so hard to track down when it came time to make plans? Luckily a handsome stranger seems more than willing to help Liv out. This was an enjoyable read.

Better Off Wed by Portia MacIntosh is a charming romantic comedy that follows the main character, Olivia's unexpected journey to the altar. A hopeless romantic, she always dreamed of getting married on the picturesque Cornish coast where her grandparents were married. When her boyfriend, Teddy, unexpectedly asks her to marry him, she faces a life crisis. Especially since the venue only has one date available and is just a few weeks away! While Olivia hesitates over planning the wedding, Teddy jumps in with both feet. And just like that, they are thrown into a whirlwind of wedding preparations. But as the alarm bells start ringing for Olivia, she questions Teddy's motives and her own. Are they getting married for the right reasons? Why is Teddy in such a hurry? And to make matters worse, he is nowhere to be found when the preparations are happening, leaving Olivia to seek help elsewhere. And the elsewhere changes the narrative leaving Olivia with even more questions!

Better Off Wed is a fun romp through the ups and downs of wedding planning, love, and self-discovery. It's a feel-good read that will leave you with a smile. This book is a perfect choice if you're in the mood for a light-hearted romantic comedy that will whisk you away. So grab a cup of tea, settle in, and enjoy Olivia's heartwarming journey as she discovers where (and with whom) true happiness lies.

This book is a fun and flirty romantic comedy about a couple who are swept away by a sudden engagement. A delightful read.

A good and quick read, perfect for lazy summer days on the beach.

Liv is a comedian by trade and in her spare time ghostwriters rom-com novels for others. She longs to pen a novel under her own name.

Teddy is Liv’s boyfriend and he is super-rich. One day soon he is hoping to be named as the person taking over his families business (something to do with investments 😴).

En route to her family home for a party to celebrate the engagement of her brother and his girlfriend (Doug and Eden), Teddy stops at a beauty spot which used to be a local haunt for Liv in her younger years. Here he proposes to her and she is so happy to say yes.

Tradition for her family is that they get married in a barn in Cornwall which her grandfather built. However when her Dad phones up to book a slot, he discovers that the hotel and all that goes with it (including the barn) have been sold and the new owners won’t be continuing to hold weddings there bar those already booked. The good news is that there has been a cancellation. The bad news is that it is in a few weeks and she will have to share the day with Doug and Eden who also want to get married there!

When Teddy pays for them to all stay in the Beach House in the hotel grounds for two weeks, Liv is ecstatic and can’t wait to get planning her wedding. However, Eden has very strong ideas about what she wants and with Teddy missing in action (he has to work) Eden seems set to get her way as it’s two against one. As time marches on and the wedding gets ever closer will Teddy even make it to his own wedding!!!

Luckily help is at hand when Liv meets Hugo and when he suggests they enter a competition to win a wedding photographer she reluctantly agrees. What could possibly go wrong?

There are more than a few laughs along the way but a few of the characters annoyed me - especially Teddy and his mother.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced read copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.