Strangers to lovers roadtrip romance 🚌❤️
ARC COPY RECEIVED FROM AUTHOR
I just want to say thank you to Manda Mazanec for the opportunity to ARC- Read this book! That being said all reviews and comments and all thoughts/opinions are my own!
Violet, a sweet hospice nurse who loves to run as soon as things get hard in life. Especially after the Aunt, who raised her passes away with her life in shambles, her therapist convinces her to go to group therapy. Where she happens to me a very handsome romance book author. What a perfect meet cute right?!Only for them to have an amazing one night stand. So what’s the best way to leave a random man’s house who you’ve just slept with and found photos of him hugging a pregnant woman with a ring. The obvious answer would be to leave no note and ghost him, right?!
Five years later after breaking up with her not so serious boyfriend. Violet finds herself still taking the vacation they planned. What could go wrong? On a COUPLES ONLY week long roadtrip on a bus.
Problem #1 she is now forced to go on all couple activities with one hot stranger, whom she had a one night stand with.
Problem #2 - Why is she now starting to fall for him.
I’m not gonna lie guys I absolutely loved this book. It was a cute little road trip novel. I absolutely loved the characters and the growth between them. Jamison was so sweet. He’s honestly a golden retriever in the man department. All he wants to do is push her out of her comfort zone and let her re-experience life, not being tied down to her grief while fighting his own.
If you love, road trip romances where two strangers have to share a bed (little to no spice at all) then this book is definitely for you!!!
Tropes:
Forced Proximity
Second chance romance
Grumpy sunshine – she’s a grump
One Bed
Strangers to lovers
Fake Fiancé
**Note: This is book 2 of 8 in a multi-author series of rom-coms with varying spice level. All are part of A Wayfinder Series**
#secondchanceatlove #forcedproximitytoanextent #romancerecommendations
Reading "Strangers to Lovers" reminded me of how compelling forced proximity romances can be, especially when layered with emotional depth like grief and healing. The roadtrip setting adds a refreshing, adventurous vibe where characters like Violet and Jamison are pushed outside their comfort zones, helping them rediscover life’s joys. One detail I especially appreciated was the portrayal of vulnerability — Violet’s struggle with loss and Jamison's gentle persistence felt authentic and relatable. In many romantic roadtrip novels, the journey itself symbolizes the emotional evolution of the characters, and this is no different. Sharing tight spaces, like a single bed during a couples-only trip, naturally accelerates intimacy and sparks genuine connection, making the story’s tension and eventual romance more believable. For readers who enjoy multi-author rom-com series, this book fits neatly as book two in the Wayfinder Series, offering a lighthearted yet heartfelt read with minimal spice but rich emotional content. The blend of tropes such as grumpy sunshine, fake fiancé, and second chance romance keeps the narrative engaging. If you’re a fan of characters who grow through both external adventures and inner challenges, and enjoy stories where romance unfolds slowly with meaningful interactions, this book is a perfect choice. Also, the mention of Manda Mazanec and the Wayfinder Series hints at a well-crafted collection of romantic stories waiting to be explored, each with its own flavor and spice level. It’s a great series to dive into if you’re seeking variety but want the comfort of familiar, beloved tropes across interconnected stories.
