Too Hot to Handle

By: Portia MacIntosh

Narrated by: Karen Cass

The BRAND-NEW sun-drenched rivals to lovers romance from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Lynn Painter and Emily Henry!

'I absolutely adored Too Hot To Handle! I ,thought it was so funny and so fun - I raced through it in one big, lovely read-y gulp. It deserves to be taken on so many holidays this summer.' - Lucy Vine, author of Seven Exes

Tropes & Themes: Forced proximity / Hen-do vs stag do / Sun-drenched romance / Sweet and fun / Rivals to lovers / Set in Spain

One bachelorette party. One stag do. One double-booked villa and only one way to decide who gets it: a competition.

Workaholic Molly is buzzing when her best friend tells her she’s getting married. As maid of honour Molly can’t wait for the perfect bachelorette party in Spain. What could be better than a week in a stunning villa? Sun, sea, cocktails and gossiping – and best of all, no boys allowed. But when the hens arrive they discover that they are not alone. The villa has been accidentally double booked by a group of stags who make it very clear they’re not leaving!

It’s a disaster, and no one wants to give up their place in paradise. Attempts at compromising fail instantly, so their only option is to have a winner takes all competition. Battle lines are drawn and it is girls v boys - but will the competition be too hot to handle?

As their rivalry heats up, and Molly finds herself gravitating towards stag Travis, it’s clear that he’s enjoying the attention - but Molly can’t let herself get distracted, and under no circumstances can she fall for the enemy.

©2025 Portia MacIntosh (P)2025 Boldwood Books

Loved it!

Such a funny, fun & feel good easy listen. It was the perfect easy listen. Great story & wonderful reading. Would absolutely recommend!

It’s a cute story. One of my best authors I always look forward to her books.

The cussing in the book was different for her, and I did not enjoy that but overall it was an easy read. There’s a few spots that you smile a few spots that you may laugh. But definitely a romcom. I love this author. I look forward to all of her books.

5 From Me

this book was such a nice quick listen. it made me laugh and it made me feel good. loved the dynamic between the friends and the slow burn overall. just thought it was such a good, cute, fun book that I would definitely read again if I just need a pick me up or something to put me in a good mood

Never read a Portia book I haven’t loved!

I love every single one of Portia’s books and this one was no exception! Karen Cass is also my favorite narrator. Such a cute story. Such a great break from the stress of life. I always look forward to a new release!!

Entertaining & Creative

What delightful and perfect book to listen to! Karen Cass gives a nice narration although I found the distinction between the characters lacking. The male voices had less distinction than the female characters.

I loved the premise of the book; a vacation villa mix-up where Molly and her three friends find themselves in a double-booking situation with four guys. Well, all is fair in love and . . . villas? Both parties are there to attend weddings, so with a two week stay on the line, both parties decide on some competitive fun to see who gets to stay. The crazy competition ideas everyone comes up with in order to best the others is funny and creative. There is plenty of sass, banter and attraction between characters. And when you are finally approaching the end, there are a few surprises. Enjoy listening!