4! Quinn Ray is an online cyclist instructor who is known for her sunshine-like energy, but after a very public breakup, she desperately needs a break. That’s how she ends up on a cross-country road trip—with her ex-crush in the passenger seat!

Quinn originally planned this trip as a way to reset and get her life back on track. But when Nate hears about it, he asks to join her for one of her stops. As a people pleaser, Quinn agrees, even though she’s not entirely thrilled about it. Somehow, what was supposed to be a solo journey turns into a wild goose chase across the country to track down a friend. On top of that, Quinn is juggling content creation for her job, with her boss constantly breathing down her neck.

This was such a fun read! I love an estranged friends-to-lovers storyline because it always brings that perfect mix of mystery and tension. While I was invested in Nate and Quinn’s relationship, I was even more drawn to Quinn’s personal growth. Even though her trip didn’t go as planned, it still gave her the space to reflect on her choices and actions. Nate was a great listener and incredibly supportive throughout the process. I was really satisfied with how everything wrapped up—both Quinn’s growth and her relationship with Nate felt just right.

Thank you to NetGalley, Penguin Group, and Dutton for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

I wasn’t a fan of One on One by this author but when I heard the main character was a spin instructor I knew I had to give her new release a try and boy am I glad I did!

When a video goes viral of spin instructor Quinn Ray having a meltdown after a breakup; her boss suggests taking a trip to find herself. So she sets off on a road trip to make it across country in time for her best friends bday party. But what she didn’t account for was her estranged friend and former crush tagging along or all of the epic party hopping that would occur.

There’s nothing better than a road trip story. I love this plot line and the author made this one of the most fun ones yet. It did take me a bit to figure out where this story was going and the messaging it was trying to portray; but once it did I have to give props to the author to how clever she is. I loved the characters, their romance and of course the comedic nature that is this book. While at times a little immature when it came to their communication and reason for their estrangement, overall it’s a fun easy read i recommend

Online cycling instructor Quinn is supposed to be the ray of sunshine. That's what everyone expects. After a bad breakup, she can't seem to keep the ray of sunshine persona up anymore. When she goes on a rant in the middle of a class that turns into a viral moment, she is sent on leave. Quinn takes the opportunity for a break and decides to embarks on a cross-country road trip to visit her best friend.

Quinn's former friend Nate hears that she's going on a road trip, and he asks to tag along on the first leg so he can meet up with another member of their friend group. They meet up with this friend, but he disappears the next day. Now, Quinn and Nate find themselves following the whims of their flighty friend as he appears at all sorts of parties across the US.

Facing pressure from work, newfound fame, and close quarters with the former friend she once confessed feelings for, this road trip will be absolutely life-changing for Quinn and Nate.

I highly recommend this book!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Dutton for the free ARC in exchange for my honest review!

3.5 stars.
I really loved One on One by this author. It was a love letter to basketball but with eyes wide open as to the issues.

This is very different subject matter, although I suppose it does try to also show the other side of a popular thing - Peloton-esque. Unlike with One on One, I struggled to connect deeply with either of these characters. Sometimes a story is characters getting in their own ways and so a two week road trip can be enough to set them on the right path. Other times, the characters are in deep need of therapy and it’s harder to really pull for them in a story. That’s how I ended up feeling about Quinn, especially since we don’t get to see much of her growth at the very end of the book.
It was entertaining to watch her do a road trip from Cali to NC in reverse on the same route my little brother just took to move to LA though!
All this to say, I still enjoyed this and think Harrow is a great author. it was an immersive experience reading this book and I’ll definitely continue to read what she releases.

Following Quinn and Nate across the country as they relive what drove them apart while everything in the present is bringing them together was so entertaining! This story was not all fun though and had an element of coming of age and overcoming family trauma. The conflicts. Quinn and Nate's character arcs both had elements of these themes and it really gave them the opportunity to overcome their issues. I love a romance with conflict that's resolved with character growth and really appreciated that in this story. This was my first Jamie Harrow book and I will definitely be reading One on One after this!

Highly recommend- especially if you love a road trip, friends to lovers or second chance romance. This book had it all!

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group for this ARC!

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This book was so fun! I really love the road trip that Quinn and Nate take. I read this book really fast because it had a great plot, dialogue, and the chemistry was fantastic!

This author is quickly becoming one of my auto-buy favorites. After reading 'One on One' recently, I couldn’t wait to dive into this ARC. Jamie Harrow consistently delivers stories that captivate and excite, making each new release a must-have.

Fun at Parties is an energetic and heartwarming romance that perfectly blends humor, chaos, and emotional depth. Quinn’s road trip, which begins as an escape after a public breakup, turns into an exhilarating journey of self-discovery and rekindled feelings with Nate. Their estranged-friends-to-lovers arc is delightfully awkward and swoon-worthy, with sparks flying as they navigate wild parties and unexpected detours. The vibrant party-hop settings—Vegas nightclubs, Denver rooftop ragers, and music festivals—add a lively backdrop to the story, highlighting the unpredictability of life and love. Jamie Harrow crafts a narrative that’s as entertaining as it is tender, making this novel a feel-good celebration of spontaneity, second chances, and the messy beauty of falling for someone you never quite stopped loving. It’s a joyride of emotions that will leave you smiling.

This was SOOOOOO good. Chasing their past across the country to get to their future could have been an easy miss, but this unfolded in just the right way. I knew how the ending would come together early in the book, but didn't mind because the twists on the way to that happy ending were unexpected but right on the mark.

Cute! Quinn is a cycling instructor at a Peloton-esque company in LA. She’s known for her relentless positivity so when she rants about her recent breakup during a live ride, her boss tells her to take some time off. Quinn decides to use her vacation driving across the country to reconnect with her best friend. Things get complicated when her estranged friend, Nate, asks for a ride to Lake Tahoe. Will they be forced to talk about what happened two years ago along the way?

This was really sweet. The roadtrip plot is engaging, especially when Quinn’s plans go off the rails. Nate is lovely and supportive. Beyond the compelling romance, learning more about Quinn’s background, her financial issues, and her determination to figure her life out was entertaining. I think fans of friends-to-lovers romance and roadtrips will love this. 4.5 stars.

I adored One on One and was thrilled to read the author’s next novel. Can’t wait to read whatever Jamie writes next!

Thank you to Penguin Dutton and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.

I frickin' love Jamie Harrow's writing. It's so seamless and immersive, and she puts her talent to good use in this wild road trip adventure between a pair of coulda-woulda-shoulda-been lovers who look to the past to try to figure out their future.

This book truly felt like going on a very chaotic road trip with friends (where you did not have to worry about car trouble or running out of gas) and I loved every second of it.

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Quinn is such a vulnerable little hedgehog of a woman, and I adore her. She’s been manipulated and taken advantage of all her life, and her desperate attempts to both course-correct and find some semblance of security have isolated her from nearly everyone who has her best interests at heart.

The connection between MLMs and the fitness/social media/brand culture was so excellently woven. So too was Quinn’s initial inability to see it, and then her denial once she realized she had stumbled into the same sort of trap she’d been running from.

Nate was so, so patient with her. Exactly what she needed him to be - even if sometimes what she needed hurt. He was vulnerable and kind and cautious, and I actually LOVED having a MMC who was earnest and soft in contrast to the FMC being bold and intense and forward. Their contrast made them genuine even when they were strained - they brought out their opposites and helped balance each other out. Nate was the perfect antidote to Quinn’s enforced toxic positivity, and Quinn pushed Nate to see his own self worth the way everyone else did.

And the friendships!!!! Nate pursuing Logan across the country. Quinn realizing and embracing the force with which she loved her friends. The way they were always there for each other when they called, no matter the time or distance between them. Quinn making new friends everywhere she went in spite of feeling that she’d never been able to. Nate standing back to let her realize that she could. The emphasis on the importance of platonic love and self-love was really the bow that tied this all together.

“Jamie Harrow has done it again. Having been such a fan of One on One, I was so excited to get an ARC of this book. I loved this contemporary romance telling the story of Quinn & Nate who were friends, turned almost lovers, estranged, and then stuck on a coast to coast roadtrip. Quinn is a high energy cycle instructor and Nate is our broody guy. Their adventure across the country is fun, heart wrenching, beautiful, and exciting! Quinn’s character has such a journey of self discovery and the character is so well developed and progressed beautifully throughout the plot! Nate has such imposter syndrome and it is so relatable to the reader. I didn’t want to book to end! I highly recommend. I can’t wait to see what Jamie Harrow does next! Definitely becoming and auto-buy author for this reader! 🩷”

This is written in Goodreads but it will not allow me to publish my review yet - keeps telling me too early. Going to see what the barrier is and will also get this posted to Amazon. Bravo on this book!

This was well done and the romance between the characters was sweet. I liked how it was a unique concept too. I would recommend.

AAHHH imagine my excitement when i saw one of my most anticipated books hit my email!!! thank you thank you THANK YOUUU 💞💞 i can’t wait to read it!!

This was a fun, swoony, and unexpectedly heartfelt romance that left me grinning from start to finish.