A slow-burning treat, this exceedingly low angst romance is easily one of my new favorites from this writing duo. The hero is one of the biggest cinnamon roll sweethearts I've ever had the pleasure to read about, and the forced proximity was a major win. Not that either of these characters really had to be forced to spend time together; they're both smitten from the start, and the mutual crushes made this feel so lighthearted and easygoing. I was initially concerned that the book was going to drag - at nearly 600 pages, it's their longest yet - but it's just filled to the brim with sweet, funny, and swoony moments. Don't go into this one expecting a ton of heat or high levels of tension; these two are perfect together, and that's clear from the beginning. There's just the pesky matter of a major secret between them, which is sure to change everything once all is revealed.

The story follows Brooke, an author who has been dealing with a case of writer's block. Her last series became such a success that it's about to be made into a TV show, and she's supposed to be writing the spinoff. Unfortunately, that book hasn't been going so well, and Brooke keeps avoiding it by writing something else entirely. Meeting her sweet and sexy new editor sparked an immediate crush, and that has inspired a romance novel starring them. The characters might have different names, but it's clear to Brooke who has been starring in her fantasies lately. No one was ever supposed to see that book, but Brooke accidentally attaches it instead when submitting her latest novel... and Chase loves it. He loves it so much that he's willing to put his career on the line to publish that novel instead of the much-anticipated one. And he loves it so much that he finds himself joining Brooke on a cross-country promotional tour (in a motorhome!) while they get it edited at the last minute. And that leads to some unexpected results.

I wasn't sure what to expect going into this, but I've been a fan of this writing duo for a long time, so I didn't hesitate to take the journey once I saw the page count. I don't mind a beefy book if it's worth the time spent on it, and this one definitely was. With tons of chemistry, plenty of humorous and quirky moments, and two characters who are incredibly easy to like, I had no trouble getting emotionally invested in the romance right away. Chase makes a fantastic book boyfriend - kind, supportive, easygoing, and genuinely good. Brooke also makes for an interesting character, and I especially loved that she's got a service dog for her vasovagal syncope, which added a ton of quirkiness and a unique feel to the story. I also loved that this is essentially a road trip romance between two people who get along SO well. The vibes are relaxed and fun, the angst is low, and the only major issue is the (not so) small matter of telling Chase about the book. So I had a great time sitting back and enjoying my time spent with this couple, and it flew by for me.

Audio note: The audio is excellent! With CJ Bloom and Joe Arden narrating, you can't go wrong. Both give great performances that infuse a ton of humor and personality into the characters, and I can wholeheartedly say that the audio enhances the reading experience. Bloom has been narrating a lot of the books I've been reading lately, so I've gotten pretty used to her voice. She does fantastic job with rom coms, and I enjoyed her as Brooke. Arden is always a solid pick, and he was great as Chase. Both narrators are skilled and their voices are easy to listen to, so no complaints there. The book itself is very much a slow burn with a few spicy moments along the way, so it's a good choice for a workday listen overall (maybe start the first chapter at home, lol). The runtime is too much for a single day, but I looked forward to jumping back in every time I set it down. So I definitely recommend the audio.

This was my first book by Max Monroe, but it won’t be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed this read.

This book was a hilarious romantic comedy about an author who accidentally sends her editor a fan fiction she wrote about him, instead of her real book. Her book included some very, very steamy scenes. Chase and Brooke were great together, despite how awkward it is for Brooke at times. I loved how sweet and caring Chase was.

I also loved the supporting cast of characters. Chase’s sister Mo and her husband Tony were hilarious. Benji, Brooke’s support dog, is such a wonderful addition in his super hero costumes.

Brooke gets to live a real life romance book after she accidentally sends the fanfic she wrote about her boss, who she also happens to have a massive crush on, and sweet oblivious Chase has no idea the mmc is based off of him. Their story is funny and sweet, and everything I hoped it would be!

Such a sweet and fun read from the get go!
Honestly it’s so easy to see a mass appeal to this book. It’s got superhero references, Dolly Parton love, cute service dogs, and a heroine with a chronic condition and a side of awkward. There’s a lot in here that’s hard relatable.

Definitely an easy reading, feel-good experience. So fun, oh so fun. (And a little dirty, that too 😉) I really enjoyed, even if it got a little predictable here and there!

Chase and Brooke. Brooke is a writer, on a deadline, and hates the book she is about to submit. In her free time, Brooke has been writing her fantasies down about her new editor, Chase. And her fantasies…are steamy. One night, after drinking too much, Brooke is set to submit her next book and accidentally sends Chase her fantasies book. She is shocked to learn which book he has and even more shocked when he loves it. The more time Brooke spends with Chase, her thoughts are on overdrive and she knows she has to come clean. The story itself was very good and loved the theme. It was different than a lot of other reads. Loved the ending but then loved the extended epilogue as well. Now we wait until the next book.

I absolutely enjoyed this new book by Max Monroe! It was so much fun to read and I really enjoyed the characters and the setting and the entire situation! Brooke is so kooky, but she is super endearing! I love Chase as well, he is so sweet and just overall a good man. This book had it all and once I started reading, I didn't want to put it down! The plot was different, the romance and slow burn were worth it, and overall had both humor and heat. This might be my fav MM book so far! Wonderful job! X

I can't even describe what this book did to me. It was absolutely perfect in every way. I... have no words!
Chase was so gentle, caring, loving, and hot. In my eyes, he can do no wrong.
His and Brooke's trip was filled with so much sexual tension and longing that I don't know how they resisted this long before jumping on each other's bones.
The quiet and funny moments between the two were so sweet and perfect in their own way.

I can't wait for the publication date so I can buy a physical copy!

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I both read and listened to this book. This was definitely cheesy but cute. Plus who can't love a book with a character who has an obsession for Dolly Parton. I very much enjoyed the audio version. It made me laugh out loud a few times. Overall a good romcom!