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A laugh-out-loud, forced proximity summer romance from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh.

Do movie romances ever happen in real life...?

Frankie doesn't believe in true love. As relationships expert at popular magazine Stylife, she has learnt that dating disasters are far more common than happy ever afters.

So when she is tasked to find out if meet cutes can work in real life she is up for the challenge - but whether it's being a damsel in distress with a flat tyre, or spilling coffee over a stranger, she isn't convinced this can really lead to love.

But little does Frankie know that the ultimate meet cute opportunity is just around the corner. As she is whisked off her feet (all in the name of her work project of course...) perhaps true love isn't just for the movies after all...?

Join MULTI-MILLION-COPY bestseller Portia MacIntosh for a laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy, guaranteed to whisk you away and put a smile on your face.

Previously published as *The Meet Cute *Method.**

Praise for Portia MacIntosh:

'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.' Shari Low

'I laughed, I cried - I loved it.’ Holly Martin

'The queen of rom com!' Rebecca Raisin

‘This book made me laugh and kept me turning the pages.' Mandy Baggot

'A fun, fabulous 5 star rom com!' Sandy Barker on Your Place or Mine?

'Loved the book, it's everything you expect from the force that is Portia! A must read' Rachel Dove on Your Place or Mine?

'Fun and witty. Pure escapism!' Laura Carter on Fake It Or Leave It

'A hilarious, roaringly fun, feel good, sexy read. I LOVED it!' Holly Martin on Honeymoon For One

'A heartwarming, fun story, perfect for several hours of pure escapism.' Jessica Redland on Honeymoon for One

'A feel good, funny and well written book. I read it in 2 days and enjoyed every second!' A.L. Michael on Honeymoon for One

'Super-romantic and full of festive spirit. I loved it!' Mandy Baggot on Stuck On You

User Reviews

Book 5.0

Narration 5.0

  • 5.0 5.0

    Clever story and well read.

    PBee 2023-07-06

Details

Author
Portia MacIntosh
Narrator
Karen Cass
Duration
7 hours 54 minutes
Release Date
4 May 2022
ISBN
9781800487789
Format
x-book®
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Genre
Contemporary romance, Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Humorous fiction, Fiction: mashup, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Romance: wholesome, Romance, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging
Rating
5.0(1 review)
Narration
5.0(1 review)

Synopsis

A laugh-out-loud, forced proximity summer romance from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh.Do movie romances ever happen in real life...?Frankie doesn't believe in true love. As relationships expert at popular magazine Stylife, she has learnt that dating disasters are far more common than happy ever afters.So when she is tasked to find out if meet cutes can work in real life she is up for the challenge - but whether it's being a damsel in distress with a flat tyre, or spilling coffee over a stranger, she isn't convinced this can really lead to love.But little does Frankie know that the ultimate meet cute opportunity is just around the corner. As she is whisked off her feet (all in the name of her work project of course...) perhaps true love isn't just for the movies after all...?Join MULTI-MILLION-COPY bestseller Portia MacIntosh for a laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy, guaranteed to whisk you away and put a smile on your face.Previously published as *The Meet Cute *Method.**Praise for Portia MacIntosh:'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.' Shari Low'I laughed, I cried - I loved it.’ Holly Martin'The queen of rom com!' Rebecca Raisin‘This book made me laugh and kept me turning the pages.' Mandy Baggot'A fun, fabulous 5 star rom com!' Sandy Barker on Your Place or Mine?'Loved the book, it's everything you expect from the force that is Portia! A must read' Rachel Dove on Your Place or Mine?'Fun and witty. Pure escapism!' Laura Carter on Fake It Or Leave It'A hilarious, roaringly fun, feel good, sexy read. I LOVED it!' Holly Martin on Honeymoon For One'A heartwarming, fun story, perfect for several hours of pure escapism.' Jessica Redland on Honeymoon for One'A feel good, funny and well written book. I read it in 2 days and enjoyed every second!' A.L. Michael on Honeymoon for One'Super-romantic and full of festive spirit. I loved it!' Mandy Baggot on Stuck On You

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