In the Same Boat
The BRAND NEW sunkissed fake dating romantic comedy from multi-million bestseller Portia MacIntosh for 2026
Will be published approx. on 12. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-80557-334-0 (ISBN)
Description
Sometimes the only way forward is to rock the boat...
Sammie's life is all about work, routine and stability. She needs to get back out there and start having fun, but then her mum turns up needing somewhere to live, and it's seriously harming Sammie's dating game. So, in a moment of desperation, Sammie takes her to an over-fifties singles night, hoping a little romance might encourage her to move out and move on.
There, Chrissy meets Hank. Unfortunately, he also comes with Nico: his sarcastic, frustratingly attractive son, who Sammie clashes with instantly.
Sammie assumes she'll never see either man again. Until her mum surprises her with a luxury holiday to Monaco... aboard Hank's yacht, with him and Nico. Trapped at sea with two loved-up parents and a man who gets under her skin, Sammie agrees to a ridiculous plan: she and Nico will pretend to be a couple so their over-the-top affectionate parents will back off.
But somewhere between fake flirting, forced proximity, and sun-soaked days at sea, pretending starts to feel dangerously real. And when the truth finally comes out, Sammie has to decide whether she's ready to stop steering away from the things she really wants.
Praise for Portia MacIntosh:
'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.' Shari Low
'A joyful blend of wit, warmth, and swoon-worthy tension. Portia MacIntosh is a must-read voice in contemporary romantic comedy who kept me reading past my bedtime.' Camilla Isley
'I laughed, I cried - I loved it.' Holly Martin
Sammie's life is all about work, routine and stability. She needs to get back out there and start having fun, but then her mum turns up needing somewhere to live, and it's seriously harming Sammie's dating game. So, in a moment of desperation, Sammie takes her to an over-fifties singles night, hoping a little romance might encourage her to move out and move on.
There, Chrissy meets Hank. Unfortunately, he also comes with Nico: his sarcastic, frustratingly attractive son, who Sammie clashes with instantly.
Sammie assumes she'll never see either man again. Until her mum surprises her with a luxury holiday to Monaco... aboard Hank's yacht, with him and Nico. Trapped at sea with two loved-up parents and a man who gets under her skin, Sammie agrees to a ridiculous plan: she and Nico will pretend to be a couple so their over-the-top affectionate parents will back off.
But somewhere between fake flirting, forced proximity, and sun-soaked days at sea, pretending starts to feel dangerously real. And when the truth finally comes out, Sammie has to decide whether she's ready to stop steering away from the things she really wants.
Praise for Portia MacIntosh:
'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.' Shari Low
'A joyful blend of wit, warmth, and swoon-worthy tension. Portia MacIntosh is a must-read voice in contemporary romantic comedy who kept me reading past my bedtime.' Camilla Isley
'I laughed, I cried - I loved it.' Holly Martin
More details
Edition
Large type / large print edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Edition type
Large type / large print edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80557-334-0 (9781805573340)
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Person
Portia MacIntosh is the multi-million copy bestselling author of over 40 romantic comedy novels. Whether it's southern Italy or the French alps, Portia's stories are the holiday you're craving, conveniently packed in between the pages. Formerly a journalist, Portia lives with her husband and her dog in Yorkshire.