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It's Not You, It's Them: Don’t miss this heart-warming and laugh out loud romantic comedy! Kindle Edition

by Portia MacIntosh (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 2,503 ratings

‘A brilliant read that moves along at a fast pace, with humour, spicy scenes and plenty of laughs! Would recommend!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Fantastic lighthearted funny read! I really enjoyed this’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely loved this! A fun, heartfelt and sassy read, with a swift-moving plot and some really excellent characters’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book is hilarious and full of heart . . . Portia Macintosh created some wonderful characters, packed in plenty of secrets and a lot of warmth’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Brilliant book. Couldn't put it down . . . so funny and heartwarming at same time’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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First comes love. Then comes family…

After a lifetime of kissing frogs, Roxie Pratt has given up on finding her own fairytale romance. That is, until she meets her very own Prince Charming, Mark Wright, and he sweeps Roxie off her feet!

So when Mark finally gets down on one knee and pops the question, there’s only one thing left to do: meet the family! And when everything has been picture-perfect so far, what could possibly go wrong . . . ?

An irresistible, feel-good romance, perfect for fans of Rosie Blake, Sophie Kinsella and Lindsey Kelk.

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Praise for Portia MacIntosh

‘Hilarious and refreshingly brilliant all the way through!’ – The Writing Garnet

‘I just couldn't put it down!’ – Sweet Is Always In Style

‘A great, laugh-out loud, British contemporary romance novel . . . I guarantee it will put a smile on your face.’What’s Better Than Books

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  1. Print length
    277 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    HQ Digital
  4. Publication date
    30 Sept. 2016
  5. File size
    2.3 MB
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  7. Word Wise
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01J0W743E
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HQ Digital
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 30 Sept. 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 277 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1474058995
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 2,503 ratings

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Portia MacIntosh

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Portia MacIntosh is a multi-million copy bestselling award-shortlisted author of over 30 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.

Find out more at portiamacintosh . com

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Customers find the book enjoyable and easy to read, particularly noting it's ideal for holiday reading. Moreover, the humor receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as often laugh-out-loud funny. However, the character development receives mixed reactions, with some finding the main character likeable while others say the characters lack depth. The heartwarming aspect also gets mixed reviews, with some describing it as light-hearted while others find it dull.

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26 customers mention ‘Readability’26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and easy to read, describing it as a fantastic, lighthearted, and funny read that's ideal for holiday reading.

"...A relatable yet very funny story. Ideal for a holiday read. Keeps you g at a good pace a d has a happy ending!" Read more

"Good little book to read, never read this author before but i’d try others books as nice story line" Read more

"This book is hilarious and full of heart...." Read more

"...Simply put the writing is very strong and does keep you engaged even though you couldn't care less about the people or the situations they are in...." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Humor’3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book witty and often laugh out loud funny.

"Funny and witty. Easy to get into and a quick read. Not one that grips you and leaves you wanting more though." Read more

"Loved this book Often laugh out loud funny 😂..." Read more

"Nice easy read, witty and enjoyable." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Heartwarming’4 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the book's heartwarming elements, with some finding it light-hearted while others describe it as dull and amateurish.

"Could not really get into it found it a bit amateurish" Read more

"A very interesting take on meeting the family. A relatable yet very funny story. Ideal for a holiday read...." Read more

"...The characters were rather confusing and largely unsympathetic." Read more

"This book is hilarious and full of heart...." Read more

7 customers mention ‘Character development’4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some finding the main character likeable while others feel the characters lack depth.

"...Portia Macintosh created some wonderful characters, packed in plenty of secrets and a lot of warmth. I can't wait to see what she does next." Read more

"...The characters really don't have much character to them and are just names on a page - perhaps the best evidence of this is the fact I cannot..." Read more

"...This is light hearted with a very likeable main character." Read more

"...The characters were rather confusing and largely unsympathetic." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 January 2024
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    A very interesting take on meeting the family. A relatable yet very funny story. Ideal for a holiday read. Keeps you g at a good pace a d has a happy ending!
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  • Horner
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good little read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 January 2025
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    Good little book to read, never read this author before but i’d try others books as nice story line
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  • Lynsey James
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh-out-loud festive read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 November 2016
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    This book is hilarious and full of heart. I really identified with Roxie's character - it can't have been easy trying to fit in with Mark's crazy family! Although she didn't always say or do the right thing, she was kind-hearted and all she wanted was for them all to like her. Portia Macintosh created some wonderful characters, packed in plenty of secrets and a lot of warmth. I can't wait to see what she does next.
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  • Midgebear
    3.0 out of 5 stars Meet The In Laws
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 November 2018
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    I wasn't entirely convinced by the heroine of our book and her overweening desire to be adored by her fiances parents. I get that it's stressful meeting the other halves family for the first time but you aren't going to be spending the rest of your life with them - if you get on bonus if you don't just grit your teeth and get through the family functions. For some reason though she is almost pathological about them liking her. Obviously, as is the way with thios genre, this leads to a myriad of misunderstandings before all coming right in the end.

    There is some humour to be found in the situation; sadly it comes at the expense of characters getting very, very drunk. Maybe I am just getting out of touch with the world but the scenarios depicted all seemed to go just that little bit too far to make them feel relatable to real life. The characters really don't have much character to them and are just names on a page - perhaps the best evidence of this is the fact I cannot remember a single character name a week after finishing the book.

    That said I have marked this down as a 3 Star read in my notebook. Seems strange when you read what I have to say about it doesn't it. Simply put the writing is very strong and does keep you engaged even though you couldn't care less about the people or the situations they are in. Ms McIntosh can tell a tale and even if it's component parts aren't your bag the telling of it keeps your interest.
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  • Lisa
    4.0 out of 5 stars Funny and enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2023
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    I enjoyed this book even if I felt the ending was a bit abrupt. There were some funny parts and I enjoyed reading it. I read it fairly quickly as it was quite an easy read
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  • Sara Oxo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Roxie you made me smile so big
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 March 2025
    Roxie you made me smile so big. Honestly this one was funny in ways I didn’t see coming, Roxie is just so much fun, and sometimes that’s the problem, but if Im honest, I wouldn’t have been happy in her place, being the surprise guest is bad enough, but when you find out about the plot, when that’s just even more awkward. I think the article did the best bit, as it held up a mirror, but sometimes that’s not what’s needed. I would happily read her articles, like I would happily devour anything this author produces.
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  • leanne McDonnell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put it down
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 January 2022
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    Fantastic lighthearted funny read! I really enjoyed this and would love to know what happened for Roxie and Mark afterwards!!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2020
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    This book is well written and is a fun read. Most of us can relate to having to meet boyfriend's families and how uncomfortable that is! This is light hearted with a very likeable main character.
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  • Sharon Sherman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Fresh
    Reviewed in the United States on 16 November 2019
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    Life is a dream for Roxie. She loves Mark. Mark loves her. Mark gives her a ring. Then he takes her to meet his family. That’s when the fun begins. Providing fresh fodder for her online news article, she learns more about her in-laws than she wants. Cute story.
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  • Pukkie111
    2.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointed
    Reviewed in Australia on 30 March 2021
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    I did not enjoy this book at all. The main focus was on sexual activities
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  • Jana
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Book
    Reviewed in Germany on 11 June 2021
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    Ist is a really nice story and I enjoyed the writing very much. I will read more books from her
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  • Shirley Gay Norris
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United States on 17 December 2020
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    Oh this novel made me cringe. I guess all‘s well that ends well but oh my gosh I’m glad I wasn’t in her shoes. That’s when I know A novel is great when I’ve been pulled into the action.
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  • Argee
    1.0 out of 5 stars Trash
    Reviewed in Australia on 2 December 2020
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