✔️ Time Travel
✔️ Second Chance
✔️ Dating a Celebrity

I do love a time travel read. Blame it on Quantum Leap - a show I was obsessed with growing up. The idea of making right what once went wrong is a pretty great concept that appears in this book too, with Rocco and Bea jumping to the past and see themselves young and in love while knowing how it all went wrong for them.

Bea has a lot of baggage and it was easy to root for her and want her to win at life. That's what made part of the read a challenge for me - what Rocco did in the past would be a deal breaker forever for me so for most of this book, I was kind of 🤨 anytime it was his POV and talking about how young and dumb he was. I don't think I was ultimately won over by him, but I loved the rest of the book so I was ok with him getting a happy ending too. Look, if you read Carly Fortune's Every Summer After and was pleased with the ending, you'll be on board here too. If you were like me and were like hmmmmm, this may not be the book for you.

The highlight was Bea - her black cat energy, her strength, and her capacity to be the bigger person was a terrific character journey. I loved where she came to terms with her not-so-perfect relationship with her deceased father. That entire storyline was chef's kiss.

There was also a plot reveal that made me gasp - I'm not often surprised as I am a very good guesser, but this one got me.

The book itself was 4 ⭐️ but then main driver for my enjoyment was the family plotline and not the romance one.

Steam 🔥
Banter 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
Swoon 💕💕

The premise of this book is a great idea and something that I have not come across in a contemporary romance novel before. The setting in Hollywood and the 90's nostalgia was right up my alley. This was a fun read, with witty banter and I love characters who have an unresolved history that causes tension in the present. It took me awhile to warm up to Beatrix, even though I understood where she was coming from. The story did lag in parts, so it took me awhile to finish it, but overall, I thought it was an entertaining read.

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book. These opinions are completely my own.

I was excited to read this book as I screamed late 90s-early 2000s teen movie. All the pieces were there, I just couldn't get into it. I was able to finish to book, albeit slower than usual, I just didn't connect to any of the characters.

I hope whoever reads this does try it for themselves because all the pieces for a good novel are here, they are just not for my puzzle.

As a millennial who was raised by Nickelodeon in the 90’s I was super excited to read a book Written by Little Pete (Danny Tamberelli) and his Wife Kate Tamberelli.
This book had a great plot, Second chance romance, y2k throw backs, time travel, and lots of laughs.

I was pleasantly surprised on how well written and original the story was!


Thank you Net Galley & Kensington Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

4.5 stars. I really enjoy the Tamberellis' work! I loved The First Date Prophecy last year, and I loved this one as well.

Rocco & Bea are the types of main characters that I really enjoy: confident in who they are as a person but willing to grow and be better. They both have their faults, sure, but who doesn't? Rocco specifically calls out that he hates the miscommunication trope (which SAME) and makes sure to be completely honest with Bea - a very mature conversation amidst zany time travel.

The story was a lot of fun: a high suspension of disbelief is needed, obviously, but still a playful read that I smiled most of the way through.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kate & Danny Tamberelli, and Kensington Books for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

3,5 stars

I think I wanted to love this one more than I did. The pacing was a bit off for me, and I felt like it took a really long time to take off. With that said, once it took off, I did have a great time reading it.

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Thank you Netgalley and Kensington for access to this arc.

I admit I took a chance on this one as it sounded fun. But at the 1/3 mark it's just doing nothing for me. I like the hero Rocco (though I hate his name) but I actively dislike Bea. I admit she has her reasons for being antagonistic to Rocco but despite being in her late 30s, she comes across as a petulant teen having tantrums and meltdowns. I'm also not a fan of the sentence fragment style of writing. A quick flip to the end has Bea still getting mad and I'm out. DNF

Can they get back to the future? Beatrix and Rocco had a blink in 1999 but now it's 2016 and he doesn't remember her. And he's going to play her father in the movie she wrote. But then there's a car accident and the two of them are zapped back to 1999. It's Y2K time! This has some engaging moments as well as poignant ones. I get why 1999 but why 2016? Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A fast entertaining read.

This book had a lot of potential but it fell flat. A time travel story that takes place in the late 90's sounds super fun but instead it was just meh.

The writing is generally weak, I can't tell you how many times "very" is used. Way too much. I never felt emotionally connected to either main character and absolutely did not buy that the hero wouldn't recognize the heroine from their past.

So they get in a car crash and end up in 1999 and it's a little funny. The story also tackles the death of the heroine's father and that was the only part of the book I liked a lot.

Overall this one is a miss for me, I won't recommend it.

I really liked the Tamberelli's first novel, which had a supernatural element to it, so I was really looking forward to this one.

Beatrix and Rocco have some history and when they meet again and Rocco doesn't remember her, Beatrix is pretty ropable. I could completely understand why she gives him a hard time at the start!

The last book was pretty hilarious. I chuckled less while reading this one, but still funny and entertaining. In fact, there were quite a few tear-jerking moments for me - very touching in places. The time travel aspect is a lot of fun and I really enjoyed the nostalgic 90's detail, which brought me right back to my early 20's.

LA is also a character in this book, both past and present. I am sure locals will get a kick out of mentions of Tower Records.

These characters go on a spiritual journey as well as a time travel one. They change and grow together, which is lovely to witness. The overarching theme of trust and forgiveness stayed with me, even after I had finished the book.

I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley and Kensington Books. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

“𝘐𝘧 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘸, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘐’𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩— 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶.”

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for this charming ARC. Written by a 90’s Nickelodeon star and his wife, this book is a funny, quirky, and nostalgic read!

Beatrix and Rocco reunite on the set of a movie that Beatrix has written about her relationship with her father, who had been falsely accused of murder. However, things take a messy turn when Rocco, her ex, is cast to play her father. Their relationship had broken apart on New Year’s Eve of 1999, and during a fateful car ride, they are sent back in time a couoke says before that night. To return to present-day 2016, they must work together and find out what went wrong on the eve of Y2K.

The time-traveling element of the story was entertaining to see. The characters' backstories were well-developed, especially Beatrix's, and their actions in the past had a significant impact on the future. I appreciated that their journey back to the future was not a smooth one, and they had to face more challenges to find their way back to each other.

The nostalgic references throughout the book were enjoyable, and Bea's relationship with her father was beautifully portrayed. Rocco and Bea's chemistry was perfectly built up with their banter and personalities. Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves second chances, road trips, and anything 90s and Y2K.

Thank you again to Kate and Danny Tamberelli and NetGalley for this delightful read. The Road Trip Rewind is set to release on May 21st!

This is such a joyful blast from the past.

I loved ALL THAT and THE ADVENTURES OF PETE AND PETE growing up. As a redhead myself, I was obsessed with Danny Tamberelli for years! It’s great to see his joy and funny personality have carried into adulthood in this witty, heartfelt rom com.

In 2016, Beatrix is a 36-year-old divorcee with many regrets. She writes a screenplay about her late dad, who is played by a 90s heartthrob actor named Rocco. Beatrix and Rocco had a moment together in the late 90s but he doesn’t remember …. Until they’re both transported back to the end of 1999, the height of Y2K panic, Tower Records, and cash only establishments. Together they have a chance to repair past wrongs, potentially creating a future for themselves as a pair.

There’s a lot of comedy in these pages, but sentimentality in equal measure. Having lost my own dad 18 years ago, I related to Beatriz’s desire to say goodbye to her dad in the past. No one can introduce their future partners to a deceased parent in real life, but I’ll take it in fiction. This is an adorable, fun read.

My Initial Thoughts

To be completely honest, this story had a slow start. We are introduced to Rocco and Beatrix right away and it is clear that while Rocco has nothing but neutral feelings towards Beatrix, she is not so neutral. She definitely doesn’t like him. But it’s a slow reveal so as readers, we are left to wonder why. I didn’t love that. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to get into a story where the female protagonist was so negative.

You Really, Really Have to Suspect your Disbelief

*Spoiler Alert*

Beatrix is annoyed with Rocco because the two of them dated when they were younger, and he doesn’t remember her.

That’s fine, but in the beginning it seemed like they kissed and maybe hooked up once and then they both got busy and moved on with their lives. But then as the story progresses, we learn that the two of them were legit dating and that as an adult, Rocco had noooo idea who Beatrix was because she went by a different name when she was younger: Trixie.

​I found this VERY hard to believe. Lol. As the story progressed more and more memories were uncovered between them and they apparently had very deep feelings for each other, and I just find it so hard to believe that Rocco didn’t remember her at all. Even with different haircuts people don’t look that different as they get older. I know 17 years has passed, but come on.

That was a difficult thing for me to get past. Haha. I really had to suspend my disbelief.

What I Liked About The Road Trip Rewind

But with that being said, once I put that small detail aside I found this to be a really hilarious tale of time travel and second chance romance.

One fun fact about this book is that the main character Rocco has a couple of scenes with Lucy and Rudy, who were the main characters of Kate and Danny’s first book, The First Date Prophecy. In this story they are living in LA where their new business venture gives live comedy show nostalgia. It makes me think of how when my brother lived in LA I visited him and he took me to see a show at The Comedy Store.

I really enjoyed the 90’s nostalgia of this novel. I could tell that the authors really knew their stuff with all of the references and pop culture moments that they added into their writing. There were also a ton of LA hotspots and locales that were mentioned that sounded familiar, even though I’ve never been to them.

What Surprised Me About The Road Trip Rewind

I felt such a heartfelt emotion for both Rocco and Beatrix by the end of the book. Like I said, I had a hard time getting into this story at first But once they started revealing their back story, I felt so invested in them and their family drama and personal situations. Beatrix especially. I don’t want to spoil anything so I’ll just say that the things that she works through with her family made me tear up by the end of the book. It was such a satisfying ending.

In Conclusion

I thought this book was such a good combination of second chance romance and fixing past mistakes. For a time travel novel, it actually felt very real life. I know that sounds crazy but the things that the characters were going through were equal parts realistic and futuristic. I really hope for more books from them in the future. Both of their books have had laugh out loud comedy, with cool settings and interesting characters.

I feel like they really appreciate their characters’ eccentricities and try to write top-notch humor with a compassionate look at each character’s situation. I can’t wait to find out what writing projects they’ll be working on next.

This book was cute, but didn’t hook me really. I got about 70% through and it wasn’t hitting for me. I’m sure other people will enjoy it. Just wasn’t my cup of tea.

If you love Back to the Future, this book is for you! I won’t lie, the beginning dragged a bit and left my struggling but once the story got going I was hooked. I really enjoyed the time travel aspect and all things space time continuum. The love story of Bea and Rocco was perfect as well. To see Bea finally let her walls down and for Rocco to prove who he really is. But the best highlight was all of the 90s nostalgia. This book is truly a mix of Back to the future and a rom com.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for this eARC!

A fantastic follow-up to The First Date Prophecy. Flawed, loveable, fully developed characters. The blend of genres (a rom-com, but with sci-fi/time travel and even a touch of true crime) was done really well, which is so rare. It was funny, touching, and at times, truly moving. I would have loved to hear a little more from Rudy and Lucy (from The First Date Prophecy), but hopefully they'll be prominently featured in another book!

Thank you to net galley for the opportunity to read and review this book!

Time travel, nostalgia, and 90s fun! The book tells the story of Beatrix and Rocco who met in the 90s and had a brief romance that came apart on New Year’s Eve as the new millennium began. They are reunited in 2016 on the set on movie Beatrix has written about her relationship with her father when he’s falsely accused of murder. Beatrix and Rocco then time travel back to 1999 in a Beatrix’s car Delilah and must figure out how to get back to 2016. That seems like a lot for plot and it is, but it works! I really liked the story and could definitely see it as a movie. Sometimes the pacing wasn’t my favorite, with some parts feeling rushed and others lagging, but by the end I was satisfied. Very fun, easy read that keeps you interested and it’s fun to see all the 1999 references!

I assume I'm not the only one out there who struggles with the concept of time travel, but I may struggle more than most? So knowing that this romance had a time travel element made me a little apprehensive, but I think that the Tamberellis handled this really well, and it didn't take me out of the story too much. If you read and enjoyed the First Date Prophecy, I feel confident in saying that you'll like this second novel by the married couple as well. The male main character is Rocco, former childhood actor turned legit movie star, and brother to Rudy from the first book (so there are some good Rudy and Lucy moments here, which I enjoyed). The female main character is Beatrix Noel, a screenwriter whose current script - a very personal story of her own father's very public arrest and incarceration - is Rocco's big chance to be taken seriously as an Actor. Rocco isn't sure why Beatrix seems so angry at him until she reveals that she used to go by the name Trixie and that they two of them had a fling just before the turn of the millennium, which ended when Rocco jilted her for a famous actress. The two are arguing when, somehow, Beatrix's 2000 Volkswagen Jetta becomes a time machine and the two of them are sent back 17 years. They have to figure out how to get back to their real timeline, and that means putting their differences aside and working together. I really enjoyed this, and I would recommend it for fans of contemporary romance novels that have just a tough of a fantastical element (Kylie Scott's End of Story and The Last Days of Delilah Goodluck come to mind, as well as Kate Robb's This Spells Love, and Rainbow Rowell's Landline [though I don't know if I would call that a romance]). If you miss your JNCOs and your Airwalks and other late 90s/early 00s nostalgia, this is particularly fun.

I feel like this would make a fantastic movie. And the 90s baby in me absolutely loved this book. It gave me such a great nostalgic feeling and I loved it.

What do you get when you bring together an A-list actor and a screenwriter with a shared past only one of them remembers, a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta, and the perfect hit from a taco truck? A very fun time travel adventure!! (bet you didn't see that coming)

The Road Trip Rewind is the story of Beatrix (Trixie, Bea), a daughter mourning the relationship she lost with her father who passed before she could fix it and a screenwriter telling that story via film only to have her ex play her dad AND NOT EVEN REMEMBER HER, and Rocco, a-list actor who has been hurt in the past and refuses to get too deep with anyone and constantly seeks praise from the one source he's not getting it from in the form of the screenwriter he's long since forgotten (okay, but in his defense she has a different hair color, isn't fawning over him, and goes by a different name now). With their past revealed, the two (thanks to a perfectly timed hit and run) end up back in December of 1999, when everything fell apart when Beatrix chose Rocco over her dad, but Rocco chose someone else over her. Through following all the classic "back in time" tropes, the two make discoveries about themselves and each other, make amends for previous errors, and may dabble a bit in changing their own future.

This was a light, quick, and enjoyable read! It was especially fun that a husband and wife each wrote the different perspectives of the characters, which gave each character's chapters a unique and fun vibe!

Thank you so much to Kate and Danny Tamberelli and NetGalley for a chance to read this in exchange for an honest review! The Road Trip Rewind comes out May 21, 2024!