If you’re looking for a super cute, fun, kisses-only second chance romance, this is for you! I loved the characters and the premise. And even more, loved the overarching theme of overcoming life’s challenges by trusting and listening to your, sometimes chosen, family - ohana.

I really enjoyed this book. It took a little bit for me to get into all the surfing stuff but the love story was great.

3 stars: a sweet, brother's best friend/forced proximity/second chance romance that's perfect for some readers (those readers just aren't me)

Bhodi and Kalaine are the textbook example of the perils of a brother's-best-friend romance. After a messy breakup two years ago that coincided with Bhodi's departure from the pro-surf circuit, Kalaine continued to compete. When an accident causes her to show up on her brother's front step, only to find out that he shares the house with her ex-boyfriend, she's forced to reckon with her past and her future, and figure out how she and the only man she ever loved can coexist.

I read the other two books in Savannah Scott's Love Trippin' series before reading this ARC, and can honestly say that this was by far my favorite of the series. The previous two books were difficult to get through, but I think that, in part, it's likely that I'm not the correct audience. I found all the characters to be fairly immature (still haunted by a line from the first book that said something along the lines of "she's 30, but she's still cool"), and was relieved to finally be in the POV of characters who behave like actual adults. I probably would have DNF'd the first two books in this series if I didn't feel the compulsive need to read standalone series in order, but thankfully didn't feel that way with this book.

With that being said, something about Catch a Wave still reads like a YA romance to me. It's not the fact that it's a closed door romance, but more about the fact that, in many ways, the characters think and act like teenagers. Again, nothing wrong with that and I'm sure it works for some people, but it didn't do it for me. I probably would have liked this book a lot more in my late teens/early 20s. In retrospect, part of what bothers me is likely that the FMCs in this whole series seem much more immature than the MMCs, and I don't love when women in their 20s behave as though they're children.

Finally, something about the way Kalaine was written gave me the ick in a couple of places. She's Hawaiian, and the way her culture and family is talked about made it seem as though the author did not consult anyone with Hawaiian heritage while writing the book. I noticed this while reading A Fish Out of Water (the second book in the series) about a Latina side character, but it was much more prevalent in this book. I'd encourage Ms. Scott to look into sensitivity readers in the future.

All that being said, I'll probably still read the next book in this series.

Kalaine and Bodhi are a match made in big surf heaven. Both professional surfers, their relationship is as famous as they are. Then one day everything changes and their relationship implodes. Following an injury, Kalaine goes to live with her brother only to find out Bodhi is his roommate. As Kalaine recovers both mentally and physically, Bodhi is there to help her and they fall into old patterns. A well written second chance, close proximity romance that will have you rooting for Kalaine and Bodhi to find their way back to one another.

I loved returning to Marbella Island for the 3rd book in the Love Trippin' series! Set at a resort on the coast of Southern California, Bodhi and Kalaine's romance includes:

Dual POV
Brother's Best Friend
Second Chance
Surfing "it" couple
Forced proximity
Recovering from injury
Cute dog
"Kiss me"
Mental health
Nicknames
The epilogue!

Savannah Scott is an auto-buy for me, can't wait for Kai next!

Rating: 4.75 / 5

Closed door / sweet (passionate kissing, no cursing)

Thank you NetGalley and Victory Editing for allowing me to review this ARC!

I enjoyed this book so much!! Second chance romance on a tropical island and closed door romance? Sign me up!! I loved Mavs and Bodhi so much and I wish the story didn’t have to end. I definitely recommend you check this book out!!

What a sweet book. It's as if Hallmark movies and Disney Channel Original Movies came together and had a baby.

This is the first [author:Savannah Scott|22003151] book I have ever read, although, I do have the "Getting Shipped" series on my TBR list as well as the first two books of the "Love Trippin'" series. I was planning on starting "Getting Shipped" in late April to binge-read all 7 books and I was going to leave the "Love Trippin'" series until all five books were available, but I signed up on <b>NetGalley</b> to receive an ARC copy and (super excited) I was approved. This is now my second-ever ARC review (Thanks NetGalley!).

With that said, I was hesitant to read [book:Catch a Wave : A second chance, older brother’s best friend, sweet romcom|206756992] because I hadn't read the series from the beginning. However, I am happy to confirm that this can be read as a stand-alone book and you will get the full feel of the book and characters. I'll check out [book:Are We There Yet?|178402474] and [book:A Fish Out of Water|198540432] to see if I get any background information or prior introduction to Bohdi to add to the story experience, but I didn't feel I was missing out on anything jumping into the series with this third book.

This is my second-ever "surfer" love story/romance and, while I am still not too familiar with the surfer beach lingo, it was very easy to keep up with the dialogue, however, there were some words that made me think of "California surfer dude" sayings and they were starting to get on my nerves.

The story in a very small nutshell:
We start with Bohdi and his bff, Kai, watching a surf competition with other friends while chilling in their living room. They happen to be watching Kalaine (otherwise known as Mavs) compete. She is Kai's sister and Bohdi's ex-girlfriend. She has a horrible wipe-out (is that what it is called) and is unable to compete. She is hurt physically and traumatized mentally, which leaves her to consider retiring from professional surfing. To heal, she moves in with Kai, who happens to also be roommates with Bohdi. Mav and Bohdi haven't spoken since they broke up 2 years prior. Let's just say it is awkward.
However, Bohdi understands the mental struggles that Mav is going through because, it just so happens, that he too went through them when he had a surfing accident that landed him in the hospital, clinically depressed and with the fuel that led to their break-up.
So here they are, 2 years later, sharing a roof. Bohdi wants to help Mav heal and eventually get back on that surfboard after having worked through his demons over the past 24+ months. If he can also rekindle the relationship he let slip through his fingers, then even better.

The format of the book is told from the POV of both characters and the present day as well as a flashback to their relationship. I noticed that the majority of the flashbacks were told from the POV of Mav and the present-day was told from the POV of Bohdi...not 100% clean-cut lines that way but in general, we see more of the present-day story from Bohdi and a few chapters from Mav, while the majority of the reminiscing is from Mav. This is a closed-book romance, so I understand there is no foul language, no heat, and no spice, very clean-cut. I personally found it to be <b>TOO</b> clean-cut, so much so that I found it hard to relate to the attraction between the MCs. It was rated G...like, my 9-year-old could read this book and I would be fine with it. That's not a bad thing, it's just not my cup of tea most of the time.
The writing is very good and it's an easy read that I didn't find I had to push myself to finish the book. I did think there were a lot of metaphors between the ocean and surfing the lost relationship between the MCs or even metaphors to life. I could have used less text about being one with the ocean.
I would rate this a 3.5 star but I can't give half-points so I wanted to be generous and round-up. I will still keep the [author:Savannah Scott|22003151] books in my TBR list and I want to read this entire series, however, I don't see myself binge-reading the entire thing.

I loved the concept of this book but ended up DNFing fairly early in because I just couldn't connect with Kalaine's character. During her chapters I basically skimmed past any mention of Hawaii or her being Hawaiian, because something about the way that was written felt kind of othering--it felt like I was reading something by someone who didn't have much personal knowledge of Hawaii or Hawaiian culture but since it was in first person about a Hawaiian woman it was just too much of a disconnect for me.

Other than that, I did like the writing style, and the tension in the opening chapters, so I would probably read something else by this author, but this particular book just didn't land for me.

Catch a Wave was a very cute rom com book that I didn't know I needed. Kalaine and Bodhi were absolutely goals. The story did take a while for me to get into but overall I enjoyed it. It was a nice break from my more dark/serious reads. I would recommend this book to anyone who may be in a slump or just want to add to their collection.

You know, I felt it, I really did. The surfer/free spirit/island vibes and the 'it's you or no one for me' theme. The way Bodhi cared for her and knew how she needed to be pushed or when no to push to overcome her trauma. I would have loved a bit more talking about the earlier break up, maybe a little argument, some yelling, for Mavs to tell him how she has felt the last 2 years. This was my first Savannah Scott book, but certainly not my last, I really want to read about Summer Monroe. Thank you for this ARC!

When I first started this book I wasn't quite sure if I was going to like it but as the story went on I quickly developed a love for both main characters. Kalaine and Bodhi meet and bond over their love of surfing. The fall in love but when an accident brings Bodhi into a depression he ends things with Kalaine so she can pursue her surfing dreams, devastating Kalaine. Fast forward and Kalaine has her own accident, goes to live with brother and finds Bodhi as her new roommate as well. As they get back to being friends they soon realize they still love each other.

This story has no spice, just kissing but it didn't take away from the deep feelings the characters felt for each other. They truly had each other's best interests at heart and had a love that most would be envious of. I really enjoyed this story and would like to read more from this author. Would recommend if you like second chance romance!

Thank you to NetGalley, Savannah Scott and Victory Editing Net Gallery co-op for the allowing me to review this ARC!

Savannah Scott is an auto buy for me. Her book series are always so fun and lighthearted. Catch A Wave is no different. Kahlaine and Bodhi's story is about reconnecting, healing and moving forward. I love all the characters and their found family they've created.

Thank you NetGalley and Victory Editing for an ARC of Catch A Wave by Savannah Scott

After surviving a near death surfing experience, Kalhaine decides to stay with her brother for some R&R only to find that she is now also sharing a house with her ex-boyfriend who broke her heart- what could go wrong…or right?!? Catch a Wave is a delightful, light-hearted read that shares so much of the beautiful culture of Hawaiian people and pro-surf life. Even though Kalhaine is recovering physically and emotionally, her story will bring a huge grin throughout the whole book. This is the third installment in a series, Love Trippin’, and I only realized the titles look familiar when I was done reading this book. I will definitely be going back to enjoy those but 💯 enjoyed this book as a standalone read!

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