October 1, 2024
DEBUT Ada's been having a string of bad luck: just after her business collapsed, her long-term boyfriend broke up with her. Then, as she embarks on a journey to her sister's destination wedding at an Irish castle, her connecting flight gets canceled, leaving her stranded in London. Broke and with limited options, she reluctantly teams up with Jack, a handsome fellow traveler who's also stuck. Jack turns out to be the best man at the wedding, and his reputation as a notorious womanizer precedes him. With time of the essence, they must put aside their preconceived notions and animosities to race through UK towns and cities, navigating by bus, train, ferry, and even one broken-down car to get to Belfast on time for the nuptials. As they traverse a series of travel misadventures, their instant attraction develops into a close bond, prompting both to reconsider their life plans and whether there's space for one another in them. The brilliant mix of forced-proximity, enemies-to-lovers, and road-trip storylines makes for a highly entertaining read. VERDICT This emotional and character-driven rom-com by debut writer McBreen is sure to resonate with Emily Henry fans.--Migdalia Jimenez
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