I've read The Accidental Honeymoon just at the right moment - when I needed something light - hearted and uplifting, and I know that if you're in need of those ingredients, Portia MacIntosh is your person in charge. I know that whatever she writes it's my kind of read and really, I don't need a lot of coaxing to request her books.
I bought this story as it was written. Probably some of the reviewers will stress that the accidental drunk wedding and then meeting on a plane are this tad unrealistic, but sometimes you just need this little bit of magic showing that impossible is nothing, and so I enjoyed the whole story, from the start to the finish. It was so easy to get over the slightly unrealistic beginning as it was written in such convincing way - Portia MacIntosh really knows how to pull it off.
As usually with Portia MacIntosh, her characters were brilliantly outlined. Georgie was great, however she also came across a little as a doormat, especially when it comes to being with John and the way she allowed her cousin and aunt to boss her around and decide. When Fliss told her to leave her wedding I wanted to shake - but Georgie, not Fliss. Also, her makeover confused me a little - which was Georgie's true face? The totally Stepford Wife that she had when being with John or the totally opposite, almost slutty appearance - because judging on the descriptions of hair extensions and one number smaller tight dresses it looked like this, and so it was like Georgie has hidden her real face from us. However, she was so warm and lovely and she had her heart on her sleeve, and she had one of the best one - liners and I really, truly fell for her and warmed to her actually from the very beginning. She was very accident - prone and she'll stay in my memory as the one who often meant well, with the things turning out wrong in the end.
And Jack, mmmm, I think I won't be disappointed if I accidentally married Jack myself, guys. The tricks he knew, and nonono, I mean the cards and casino tricks, not the other ones, honestly I beg you, what were you thinking about...? Absolutely loved how laid - back he was and how he treated Georgie and that he was always honest with his plans - doesn't happen often with guys that they are so honest, right? Also, and oh my god, I laughed so much, it was so nice to see how devoted he was to his newly found aunt (I really thought I will NEVER use this word in my review but here it is - it was just LOL).
The Accidental Honeymoon was an easy, quick and entertaining read, just what I expected from this author. It was lovely, it was charming, it had a great dose of humour and swear words and it just felt so natural and genuine. Nothing was pushed there, or too forced, one thing resulted from the other and I also quickly found myself rooting for the characters. Altogether, it was a read that made me smile and even laugh out loud. I totally enjoyed how Portia MacIntosh took the well established idea of the drunken wedding in Vegas and turned it into something else. There were enough turns in this light - hearted story, there were characters to die for or to slap. It was great to see how Georgie was with her family, the great relationship with her older brother and the way they treated the younger one. So really, give me Portia MacIntosh book any time, you can be sure that will lighten your mood and make you look little differently at the word. I love her stories and I can't have enough of them, and I highly recommend The Accidental Honeymoon to you!
Copy provided by the publisher in return for an honest review.