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Always the Bridesmaid

By: Portia MacIntosh
Narrated by: Karen Cass
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About this listen

 'One of the funniest books I've read in ages' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rom-com writer Mia Valentina has it all — money, success and a glamorous LA lifestyle. But when a wedding invitation arrives, demanding her presence as chief bridesmaid for her sister Belle, chaos ensues.

Mia’s barely been back in England before she accidentally injures the groom, unintentionally ‘curses’ the wedding, and finds herself in a compromising position with her sister’s soon-to-be brother-in-law.

With the wedding of the year spiralling out of control and best man and fireman Leo by her side, will Mia use her rom-com expertise to save the day?

Readers LOVE Portia MacIntosh:

'A fab feel-good book – definitely worth a read, you won't be disappointed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This is a great read for those ready for a little fun and romance, loved every page and it ended far too fast!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Absolutely loved this book, loads of twists and turns and some laugh out loud comedy thrown in. This book had me smiling like an idiot but it is a real good read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A fabulous witty romcom with plenty of cringe, swoon and laugh out loud moments' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A light-hearted read which is flirty and fun and a guaranteed pick me up, I think everyone should read this.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Previously published as Bad Bridesmaid.

©2025 Portia MacIntosh (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers Contemporary Friendship Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Romance Law

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Critic reviews

Praise for Portia MacIntosh:

'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.' Shari Low

'I laughed, I cried – I loved it.’ Holly Martin

'The queen of rom com!' Rebecca Raisin

‘This book made me laugh and kept me turning the pages.' Mandy Baggot

'A fun, fabulous 5-star rom com!' Sandy Barker

'Loved the book, it's everything you expect from the force that is Portia! A must read' Rachel Dove

'Fun and witty. Pure escapism!' Laura Carter

'A heartwarming, fun story, perfect for several hours of pure escapism.' Jessica Redland

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Absolutely loved the story line, all the characters were so good! Didn’t want to stop listening !

One of the best Portia Macintosh books yet!

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Great story but by far not my fave from this author. I didn't really like the main character in this one. At one point she (screenwriter) mentions enjoying 'getting to write a bad girl for a change' and I think maybe that's what this is. I didn't feel like the love story had as much depth.

Great but not my fave from the author

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I love Portia’s books and this one’s a real gem. Mia is such a likeable character. You can’t say the same for the rest of the family.
This book is going on the favourites list

Great book

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Didn’t carry on till the end of the book. Annoying to miss the end of the book

Ok story line. Too obvious

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Unrealistic and just lame and pointless. Not for me but might be ok for teenager

Awful

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