No Ex Before Marriage: A laugh-out-loud second chance romantic comedy from MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh

Portia MacIntosh

Jan 2022 · Boldwood Books Ltd

About this ebook

A laugh-out-loud second chance romance from MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh.

It's not over until someone says 'I do'...

While her friends join the "Wife Club" one by one, Poppy feels like that part of her life is done and dusted. Already married and divorced she's not desperate to go through all that again.

But what if her divorce never actually went through...?

After a shock revelation Poppy not only discovers she is still married, but that Zac is about to have his second wedding!

Coming face to face with her (almost) ex-husband after six years apart is never going to be easy. And when Zac panics and tells his new wife-to-be that Poppy is family, things can't get much worse as she is welcomed with open arms as part of the wedding party!

As the memories flood back, can Poppy really leave the past where it is? And can she watch the first love of her life walk down the aisle to say 'I do' once again?

Discover MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh's laugh-out-loud romantic comedies - they are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

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

Ratings and reviews

Four and a half Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭒ No Ex Before Marriage by Portia MacIntosh is a delightful romp in London and Scotland that had me laughing out loud and perhaps a sniffle or two during the emotional scenes. Poppy is the only one left of her four friends who isn’t married. It isn’t like she tried, she was the first of her four friends to marry, but the marriage ended in divorce several years ago. Then her father breaks the news to her that her divorce was never validated and she’s still technically married to Zac. But, Zac is headed to Scotland to marry a social influencer who is the daughter of a rock star. With only a couple of days before the wedding, Poppy heads up to Scotland to a remote castle to give Zac the papers so he can sign them before he gets married. Poppy is a character that I can relate to. She’s fed up with her friends excluding her on their “Wives Only” nights out. She always has the best intentions, but some of her escapades go hilariously wrong. When she meets Kat, a distant relative of one of her friends, they hit it off immediately and Poppy and Kat together make a hilarious team. This book is mostly about friendships and how they, like other relationships, need to be nurtured to be healthy. Although there is a romance, and it’s a good one, the book is mainly about the women around Poppy and how those relationships affect her. The book is fun, with many laugh-out-loud moments, but also has some emotional moments that took me from laughing to tearing up. The scenes in the book are sometimes funny and sometimes very heartbreaking and I was on an emotional roller coaster (in a good way!) throughout the entire book. The settings are vividly described, and I felt like I was sneaking around the castle along with Poppy and Cat. No Ex Before Marriage is perfect for anyone who enjoys women’s fiction and romantic comedy. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

About the author

Portia MacIntosh is the bestselling author of over 20 romantic comedy novels. From disastrous dates to destination weddings, Portia’s romcoms are the perfect way to escape from day to day life, visiting sunny beaches in the summer and snowy villages at Christmas time. Whether it’s southern Italy or the Yorkshire coast, Portia’s stories are the holiday you’re craving, conveniently packed in between the pages. Formerly a journalist, Portia has left the city, swapping the music biz for the moors, to live the (not so) quiet life with her husband and her dog in Yorkshire.