Book Review - Couples Retreat by Lorraine Brown - #HolidayReading Gambia

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Title: Couples Retreat

Author: Lorraine Brown

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Orion

Publication Date: 25th April 2024

Rating: 4 Stars

Two writers.

One pressing deadline.

No time for romance...

Scarlett and Theo have one bestselling novel to their names: the psychological thriller they wrote together years ago. None of the books they've written separately have sold anywhere near as well...

Now at risk of being dropped by their respective publishers, their agent tells them that working together is the only way to save their careers and sends them off on a writers' retreat in the south of France.

It wouldn't be the worst way to spend a summer--except that they've accidentally been booked on a couples retreat instead, and spending so much time together stirs up some very inconvenient feelings!

With their careers on the line and a pressing deadline, romance is the last thing on their minds...

This was one rather amusing book. 

I enjoyed the South of France setting, and the fact that Scarlett and Theo who clearly have issues with each other have not only been forced to write a second book together, but been tricked into going on a couples retreat too. 

This is forced proximity, that includes a variety of exercises designed for romantic couples like the others on the retreat and seeing Scarlett and Theo so uncomfortable at any sort of therapy was entertaining. 

I loved seeing how their dynamics changed as the story developed. 

This is the first book I've read from this author and it's one I truly enjoyed. 

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