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Vacation wars Meghan Quinn @meghanquinnbooks @netgalley.

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From USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a fun, sexy story about the family dynamics that can stand in the way of rekindling a romance.
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Tessa and Myles are each others childhood crush. After a kiss 7 years ago where she said he had "luscious lips" they haven't seen each other since.
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When Tessas sister is set the marry they return to the island where it all began for Myles and Tessas feelings.
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I loved how Meghan writes this. Its not your normal romance. Its actually cringeworthy all the way through and makes you smile. I fell in love with the characters but also enjoyed the character development in this story. Another fab book by Meghan Quinn.
#arcreader #meghanquinn #vacationwars #netgalley.

This is the third book written by Meghan Quinn that I have read. She is now my go-to author for a fun rom-com novel. Vacation Wars is set in Santorini and tells the story of four friends, (two are twins, Roxane and Tessa). Side note, I love books that have characters who are twins.....my Mom was an identical twin. The friends are in Greece for Roxane's wedding. Tessa and Roxane have been traveling to Greece on family vacays since they were 6 years old. That first trip is when Tessa, the shy twin, first sees Myles, the son of the owner of the resort. I am not going to summarize the novel any further, as you can find a description on the internet. Vacation Wars is about family dynamics, friendship, romance, Santorini, and love! The characters are multi-faceted, the descriptions of Santorini are vivid, the plot was riveting. I loved, loved this book and I have become a huge fan of Meghan Quinn!!! Thanks to Montlake Publishing, Ms. Quinn and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you Net Galley and Montlake for this ARC copy. I really wanted to like this book - the description sounded so interesting and I enjoyed Myles and Tessa's characters. I had a harder time enjoying the parts about Tessa's twin sister and her friends. Not my favorite Meghan Quinn book, but I've loved others she's written.

Tessa, her twin sister, and their best friends have returned to the Greek resort that they visited for many years as children. Tessa’s long time crush, Myles, works there. Tessa’s sister and friends begin a prank war on her while trying to set her up with men. The only problem is that Tessa only has eyes for Myles.

I have read and enjoyed many of Meghan Quinn’s books, but unfortunately this was a miss for me. The main characters (Tessa, her twin, and best friends) were unbelievably immature to the point of obnoxiousness. I just couldn’t get past how awful they were to each other and the horrible things that were said. Tessa was extremely dramatic and not likable. However, the Greek setting was nice and I’m sure some readers will enjoy Quinn’s ability to write a spicy scene. This just isn’t a book I’d recommend.

Thank you to the publisher, Netgalley, and Meghan Quinn for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Tropes: childhood crush, friends to lovers, holiday romance

First of all, I'm cackling at the fact I said I light jogged to netgalley to grab this because running (even figuratively) stresses me out and then I read rule number three of the contract (will get to that later): "we don't run for fun, we cheat to save out feet". Kindred spirits actually.

Meghan Quinn has, and always will be, one of my favourite authors so it’s safe to say I was squealing that I had to chance to read this.

‘Vacation Wars’ follows Tessa Doukas - shy, awkward, heart for all things numbers (be still MY heart), the background twin… you get the gist - who every year vacations at the Anissa’s Palace Beach Resort in Santorini with her family. Enter Myles Cirllo - Greek-god, Mr.Red Shorts and just so happens to be the child of the owner’s of the resort - you see where this is going right? Queue a crush that spans over several years, missed opportunities during a 7-year break and the most painfully awkward reunion.

You are told in the prologue to mentally prepare yourself ‘for a whirlwind of embarrassment’ and I really wish I listened because the second-hand embarrassment I experienced for Tessa was WILD, I was simultaneously reading through my hands and cackling so hard at some of her antics. Tessa was so shy and socially awkward, but it was relatable to the point that you cannot help but love her despite
Myles was hands-down the sweetest MC, always so encouraging and supportive of Tessa and never once tried to change her or make her feel like she was less than (despite what Roxane - see below - would say). His loyalty to his family was admirable and I loved watching him try to repair his relationship with his Baba.
Together, Tessa and Myles just made sense - adored them together. As mentioned, Myles was so supportive of Tessa but the reverse holds true too. Their crushes on each other never manifested into over the previous years, so it was truly lovely seeing them go for their HEA!


In all honesty by the time I reached the end of the book I could take or leave Roxane (Tessa’s twin sister) and their two best friends, Clea and Lois. Their relationships just seemed so toxic and juvenile, especially as they clung to keep their relationship alive by enforcing ‘the contract’ their adolescent selves had pulled together made of five rules they had very clearly outgrown. The chaos that ensues after rule number five is enacted, while funny the majority of the time could at times dwell into the realms of being borderline cruel and immature. I do appreciate the self-awareness and development they all had towards the end albeit it was a little rushed, but I think I spent so much time not particularly liking these secondary characters that I was left feeling ambivalent (for better choice of the words) towards them.

‘Vacation Wars’ is a ‘sit down and binge in a day’ type of book, with a plot that will have you full on laughing out loud (although not quite MQ’s signature humour) against a back drop that will have you wishing to catch the first flight to Greece.

It's really, really hard for me not to like a Meghan Quinn book these days and this one is no exception. I loved it! The banter between the main characters, fleshed-out back story, and silly antics that she's known for abound in Vacation Wars.

I really loved the setting of Santorini as it gave that vacation vibe the title indicates. My only criticism is that sometimes the behavior of Tessa, Roxanne, and their friends seemed out of the ordinary for a quartet of women who are supposed to be in their 30s. I got over it quickly, though, as I remember being 30 and having some relapses in my own behavior at that age. Bottom line is, while it may seem like some of their actions are a bit childish, the truth is we all have those moments when we lose sight of our maturity and do and say really dumb things. These actions led to the growth of their characters individually and as a group of lifelong friends.

The hero was dreamy, as Meghan usually delivers, and I loved his own journey toward understanding himself and his relationship with his father. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a little bit of silliness with their angst. Don't worry though, it's not too angsty and the journey to that HEA is satisfying.

Vacation Wars was SO MUCH FUN! I adore everything Meghan writes but this was so far one of my favorite reads!
Tessa and Myles have admired each other from afar for years and now its Tessa's time to be the stand out twin and finally get her man!

This is a very Meghan Quinn book - the humor, the fun, the angst and the perfectly wrapped package at the end. I can't wait to see who will narrate this book!

Fun, humorous and quirky, Vacation Wars is a perfect getaway.

With the beautiful Santorini backdrop, a captivating plotline and great, relatable characters, and full of so much humor, emotion and heat, this story is a vacation in a book.
An ode to love, longing and family, the developing relationship between Myles and Tess stole my heart while the dynamic with her sister and friends gave me all the feels. I laughed, cried and swooned in earnest and mostly, loved every second.

4.5 stars and a contract

3.5 Stars Vacation Wars by Meghan Quinn was a fun, quirky, and sweet rom com. At the Santorini resort that her family has vacationed at every summer, thirty year old Tessa Doukas is ready for a week of bonding with her twin sister, Roxane, and her friends, Clea and Lois, before Roxane’s wedding. But, due to a “contract” the friends all signed in high school, since Tessa is still single at thirty, she has to turn her love life over to them. Roxane especially is determined to find someone for Tessa and goes to great lengths to humiliate the shy and nerdy Tessa in the name of love. Since she was six years old, Tessa has had a crush on the resort owner’s son, Myles. Myles has always carried a torch for Tessa and finally has a chance to get to know her when he offers to assist with her “vacation wars” with her sister and friends.

This was a very unexpected but very funny and sweet story. I loved Tessa and related to her feeling like the fixer amongst her friends, and putting others’ feelings ahead of her own. Myles was so sweet and I loved that they crushed on each other for years. The hijinx and escalating stakes between Tessa, her sister, and friends were so funny. Recommend this one!

A cute romance full of twin/family drama and set in beautiful Santorini. The sisterly squabbles felt very real. It was a quick, enjoyable read.

Thank you to #partner Amazon Publishing for our copy of Vacation Wars by Meghan Quinn.

This book is available on April 18, 2023

Rating: 4.5 star
Genre: Romance

Thoughts: Add this to your Summer TBR immediately! I mean a romcom set in Greece...Yes please!!!

I am a fan of Meghan Quinn's writing....think Sleepless in Seattle meets Wedding Crashers! The humor in her books really sets her apart from other writers.

This book follows childhood crushes, who reunite for "vacation wars" against the female lead's friends and sister! Chaos and love ensues!

This would definitely be a great book to read on a beach this Summer!

*Thank you to Montlake, Meghan Quinn and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review*

I love Meghan Quinn. Her books are never too deep and like this one, laugh-out-loud funnyII had high expectations for this book and felt a little let down. Tessa has vacationed at the same resort in Greece for all of her life, and always had a crush on Myles (The Bulge) since she was old enough to have crushes. Now her twin sister, Roxane, has chosen to have her wedding there and Tessa, with Roxane, and their two best friends are back. And so is Myles after a 7 year stint at a hospitality program in New York. Tessa's friends and Roxane have a "contract (notarized) that says if one of them is single at 30, they turn their love life over to their friends to set them up. This is where it gets weird. They are so over the top with trying to set her up with any single guy at the resort that it becomes obnoxious. Meanwhile, Tessa has started dating Myles secretly, and for some reason which we never quite get to, she doesn't want to tell them and keeps it a secret and goes to great lengths to hide their relationship. It felt very "high school" though they are all in their thirties with kids and life partners. Some maturity occurred towards the very end but the whole idea of the contract and that they couldn't move more than 10 miles from each other just felt meh. There was a good amount of spice and a lot of laughter. For that, I am giving it three stars.

It was cute. The idea of Vacation Wars was funny and fresh. Had its moments of humor, intrigue, and of course heat.
The end felt a little thrown together and rushed though.
The friendships were authentic, the sibling relationship felt a little ruthless and “band-aid” like, and the love development was interesting. Quinn has a knack for creating unique, quirky characters and situations. Sometimes the follow through is a little rocky, but it ties together in the end.

Vacation Wars is a fun, sweet book that makes you want to travel. It has great humor and plenty of heat that Meghan Quinn is known for. I loved following along with Myles and Tessa. I didn’t want it to end.

The prologue was very needed and laid the foundation of the story well. This book was funny. Like I laughed at various one-liners all throughout. One particular favorite “No one asked for a gentleman in these parts. Move along, man”. Loved the nickname for Myles. Again with that great element of humor. Also died laughing at the scene where Tessa was dreaming of Myles and Clea says “why is she puckering her lips like that”. This book is gold. I think the 4 girls friendship was very sweet and had a lot of fun nostalgia references mixed in to make them relevant. I just truly adored both Tessa and Myles characters. They are kind, good human beings and to me it’s what can make a book a 5-star book versus a 3 or 4 if the main characters are lovable and endearing. The author absolutely nailed it with this book. I obsessively read it in 2.5 days because it was just THAT good.

Thank you to Netgalley, Montlake Publishing and Meghan Quinn for an opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book. I really enjoyed this book and thought that it was a nice quick read that I finished in one day. This is the second book I’ve read by this author and so far I have enjoyed both books and am looking forward to reading more of her books.

Must read. Her books book me with her name. Love Meghan Quinn books. read it today. very drawn to it and wanted to read more of it.

I’m such a huge fan of Meghan Quinn’s, that when I saw this book I immediately knew I needed to read it.

This book is told from Tessa’s and Myles POV.

Tessa is a shy, awkward woman who turned thirty a few months ago. She travels to a resort in Greece, where she goes every year with her family, to celebrate with her sister and her friends for her sisters upcoming wedding.

Myles is the charming, helpful guy that works at the resort, which his father owns. Ever since he’s seen Tessa from the start he’s had a major crush on her.

I really liked how Tessa and Myles got to get to know each other and have fun with the “wars”. I felt their chemistry from the very beginning and I was rooting for them the entire time. The spicy scenes were great. I loved how Myles treated Tessa and vice versa.

The only thing that kept this from being a 5 star for me was the sister and friend situation. Yes, it was all very much needed so it could build up, but I wanted to shake them the entire time. The things they did made NO SENSE.

However, like all things, Meghan wrapped up the book really well. I only wish the epilogue was longer. I felt like everything wrapped up a little too quickly.

Overall a very cute read.

The story and characters were very good, and the angst was heartbreaking, but I’ve missed Megan Quinn’s signature LOL comedy in her last couple of books, including this one. Maybe she’s intending to go more “straight”? It’s not that it’s not still really good, just not what I expect from her.

ARC REVIEW
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🌺 Tessa has been coming to a resort in Santorini every year with her family. She has also been crushing on Myles, who works at the resort, since she was six. That was until he disspeared for seven years. Now, Tessa is back for a girl's trip. And the best part--so is Myles.

This was AMAZING. Honestly, it is my favorite Meghan Quinn novel, hands down.
Here’s what I loved.

🌺 TESSA!! She is my new favorite character. She is shy and filled with anxiety. She’s socially awkward and babbles when nervous. She is also incredible endearing. I loved her and literally felt her in my soul.

🌺 Santorini. I’ve never been to Greece but I want to now. The resort and surrounding areas were so well drawn out that I saw it all in my head.

🌺 Myles. He was downright adorable. I also loved how much he adored Tessa. They were perfect for each other.

🌺The humor. This book was hysterical. I found myself laughing out loud a few times.

Thank you to the author for the ARC book in exchange for an honest review.

Release date: 4/18 (add to your TBR now so you don’t forget!)