Book Review - Make or Break at the Lighthouse B&B by Portia MacIntosh

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Title: Make or Break at the Lighthouse B&B

Author: Portia MacIntosh

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: HQ Digital

Publication Date: 14th February 2020

Rating: 4 Stars

Thirty-one-year-old matchmaker Lola James had it all – until she broke her leg at a wedding and discovered that her so-called ‘best friend’ was suddenly too busy to call, her flat had far too many steps, and her boyfriend replaced her quicker than you can say ‘crutches’.

And so she’s back at her parents’ B&B, sleeping in the living room (she can’t get upstairs) and having her hair washed by her mum (she can’t get in the shower).

Freshly single and with a lot of time on her hands, Lola is only too pleased to run into gorgeous Dr Will, an old friend who has definitely improved with age… And then there’s Dean, a divorcé who’s convinced he’s better off alone – no matter how lonely he is.

 

Can Will help mend Lola’s broken heart as well as her leg? Can she help Dean find love? As a wise man once said, sometimes the one for you is right under your nose, all along…

An uplifting, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Holly Martin and Jo Watson.

It was lovely to be back on Hope Island and in Marram Bay.  If you haven't read any of Portia MacIntosh's books set in this stunning location before then not to worry this stands completely alone, but if you have there is something rather familiar about the place, even with all new characters. 

I loved the way Lola managed to break her leg, it was so mundane and yet showstopping as such, with accusations of her attention seeking.  It's in the aftermath of this accident where Lola realises she will have to move back to Hope Island with her parents as none of her friends, or even boyfriend want anything to do with her while she is in pain and in a wheelchair.  And from this she starts to realise that maybe her London life isn't all she thought it was. 

For once she stopped feeling like a helpless child and her mum co-erces her into using her matchmaking prowess on a group a locals, or at least help them to be able to date on their own accord, that her days start to have a purpose again, and she involves herself in the lives of the group. 

There are a couple of potential love interest for Lola,  the dishy doctor and the kind hearted policeman,  one of which was my favourite from the outset and I was hoping that would be the direction the story took. 

I loved the dynamics of the group of people all who would like to meet the loves of their lives.  It is a great varied group and the scenes they are in are really entertaining.  Then there is also drama involving Lola's parents, and their new chef is coming up with some delicious sounding food. 

It's just all round a really enjoyable story, and I had a great time reading it. 

Thank you to HQ Digital and Netgalley and for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.