Charlotte loves a theme park. She was raised in one that her aunt and uncle created, Lands of Legend, and she left and worked for the ultimate large scale theme park, DreamUs. When she finds out that her beloved park is shopping around for investors, she comes face-to-face with a buttoned-up (but handsome) funds manager that they choose, Gregory, and the two have to come to terms with, not only what to do with a park that needs a lot of work, but how to teach Gregory about theme park life.

In an ode to theme parks, Ratcliffe has created characters who exist in a very niche world of amusement rides and thematic food with a closed door romance and sweetly evolving familial boundaries. Thrill Ride is about finding out what you want for yourself, your family, and your hometown, while giving someone a chance after having your heartbroken. This book really seemed like a Hallmark movie to me, and I mean that in a good way: it had chemistry without spice, a small town business with a lot of heart, and a family that supports and helps the main character as she grows into who she wants to be. I think this book is sweet, and definitely unique - I don’t know if I’ve ever read anything regarding a theme park before - and it is perfect for Disney adults and anyone who wants a light romance with heart.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.

This romance is pure magic! Watching Charlotte’s journey from heartbreak to rediscovery in a whimsical theme park setting is a delightful ride. Her chemistry with Gregory transforms from skepticism to sizzling attraction, making you root for both her career and her heart. It beautifully captures the thrill of embracing the unexpected, reminding us that sometimes love can turn your world upside down in the best way possible.