Road trip romance, anyone?

I’m not sure what says summer more than a road trip romance, and Kayla Grosse’s book Change of Pace is all that and then some!

JESSE REEVES wants to live life to the fullest. After a Kawasaki Disease diagnosis and an ICD implant, she’s determined to make every moment count—including tackling her carefully curated bucket list.

First on the list? A no-strings-attached one-night stand.

Enter ASHER JAMISON, a charming stranger who helps her check that box. Their night together is everything she hoped for, and then some. But the surprise comes the next day when she discovers Asher isn’t just a stranger, he’s her best friend’s brother.

Understanding how important her bucket list is to Jesse, her best friend suggests a road trip with Asher in his RV to help her check off as many items as possible before her new job begins. Though hesitant, Jesse agrees with one condition: they must keep things strictly platonic.

But as Jesse and Asher explore quirky roadside attractions, share experiences, and navigate close quarters, keeping their feelings in check becomes harder.

The question is, can Jesse overcome her fears and let him into her heart?

Are you a sucker for childhood friends to lovers? Because I am.

Katrina Marie’s book Pour Decisions is just that! Have you read this one yet? I swear, I’m adding to my own TBR every day!

He’s my best friend, there’s no way I can act on my feelings for him.

Every day it’s the same thing when I clock in at our family owned winery. Take pictures, post them online, and answer emails. Rinse and repeat. I have big ideas to take Starlit Fields Winery to the next level, but my family won’t listen.

The one person who always has my back is my best friend, Beau. He’s the best hype man I could hope for, and has been since we were teenagers. With his help, I’ve put together a presentation to knock the socks off my family. Except…it doesn’t work.

After a drunken night to blow off some steam, I do the one thing I know I shouldn’t. Kiss him. Now, things are—awkward. To make matters worse, he’s still helping me convince my family I know what I’m doing.

Did I ruin our friendship? Or open the door for something more?