This was a fun and quick read! It's a typical enemies to lovers, where Fliss and James start out as mortal enemies and always butt heads in their corporate jobs. Suddenly, they're left in the Scottish Highlands by their boss, who forces them to spend time together and work out their differences. It's similar to other romance books I've read, however, I would recommend it if you're looking for an easy to read romance.

There are so many things that worked in the book's favour. James and Fliss made entertaining, funny, and multi-dimensional protagonists. The backdrop of London to the Scottish Highlands was soothing. The backstories of their respective families were deeply realistic. Their workplace feuds and skirmishes were believable. The professional ambitions and motivations were perfectly aligned with the overall character sketches.

I know the trope is called forced proximity, but just how <b>forced</b> is acceptable? The main trigger event was my only qualm. Their boss getting fed up with their rivalry and forcing them to spend time together — these are two ADULTS!
You know what? They should sue their boss. How did he expect abandoning his star colleagues in the middle of the Scottish Highlands, with a badly curated backpack, to be a good team-building exercise? The whole thing bordered on unprofessional and a workplace hazard. Endangerment of life. Flouting of several workplace laws.

Thankfully for their harebrained boss, hanging out with Fliss and James was great as they navigated a whirlpool of events and emotions.
This book is a masterclass in well-rounded characters, and in how the execution of a simple premise can elevate it to a gem.

The inner monologues, conversations, banter, repartee, quips and wisecracks between the characters, their epiphanies, and their reflections on their actions were very realistic but thoroughly enjoyable.

When the MMC says, "Promise me you'll never settle for less," you have got to melt.
Overall, a fun and breezy read. Audiobook format does wonders for the characters. Perfect for when you want an escape.

Thanks to NetGalley and Head of Zeus Audiobooks for the Advanced Listeners Copy.

I hadn’t heard of Nate Ortiz. From how this book started, i was interested in his personal story, and looking forward to this book. It’s interesting and Nate seems approachable and knowledgeable. The audiobook is easy to listen to and I felt like I learned things, but some parts were repetitive.

3 stars

Thanks to Nate Ortiz and Audible Audio for my audiobook in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

When the constant bickering between the head of marketing and the head of sales drives everyone else in the office mad, Felicity and James are abandoned in the Scottish highlands on a so-called 'team building exercise’. Despise the countless breaches of HR laws, James and Fliss embrace their challenge equipped with 180 tampons, a box of condoms and only one tent.

This light-hearted read provided humour and romantic tension without straying into the territory of cringiness. This was rather predictable but that made it a great palette cleanser read. Perhaps the best thing this book brought to the table was it’s British feel. References from the Scottish midges to the extortionate pricing of Pret A Manger made for an authentic and relatable read. I loved the narrator’s performance and would seek her out in future.

This was a very promising debut and I will certainly be picking up Chloe Ford’s next release.

I was looking forward to this story after reading the blurb. Sadly it was a bit disappointing. Overall the story was ok, but was just lacking something. It felt slow to get started but did pick up towards the end. The ending was too abrupt, and it would have benefited from an epilogue.

Absolutely in love with this fun rom com debut from Chloe Ford. I snorted, I laughed and I cheered for both Fliss and James to first get back to the civilisation in the Highlands, then to realise they do like each other. The witty banter and unexpected love made a delicious backdrop for this twist on a forced proximity trope. One tent and 'the last person in the world' were both high stakes that just stoked the fire under Fliss and James further. I adored the very firm hate between the two at the start of the book, which had then showed both of them quite soon how prejudiced they had been against each other.

Writing, pacing, humour and crackling chemistry were all *chef's kisses*. Outstanding!

The narrator was amazing, feel like she had really brought out Fliss' personality.

Such a joy. Can't wait for Chloe Ford's next book!

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing me with the audiobook.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher, Head of Zeus for allowing me early access to the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
This was a really fun and enjoyable romance book, I had a great time listening. The author did an incredible job of creating multi-faceted characters. There were moments where I felt really empathetic towards the MCs plight and other times where I just felt frustrated with her for her snap misjudgements of others!
The narrator, Grace Calder, did such an incredible job of voicing both these characters. It's amazing to think one person narrated all characters within this audio book. Grace was amazing at creating different tones for individual characters and voicing different personalities for each of them.
This is the first contemporary romance I have listened to (or read) in a very long time and it made me fall in love with the genre again.
I have a wonderful time listening and I can't wait to dive headfirst back into romance.

"Work Trip" by Chloe Ford is a delightful and engaging read! Ford masterfully blends humor and relatable workplace dynamics, making for a truly enjoyable experience. The characters are well-developed and the plot keeps you turning the pages. It's a perfect escape that manages to be both lighthearted and surprisingly insightful about office culture. Highly recommended!

This was such a fun and entertaining romcom! I listened to this one in under a day as I found it quite addictive and loved our two main characters, even if Fliss could be annoying at times! The chemistry and banter was great, and I also loved the Scottish setting. But mostly, I’m obsessed with the ‘I’m sorry if the middle of my sentence interrupted the beginning of yours’ line and will be using it abundantly from now on!

Overall a great debut, and I enjoyed the audio narration too.

A classic workplace rom-com. Perfect for fans of forced proximity and enemies to lovers tropes.

Fliss, Head of Marketing and James, Head of Sales, are rival colleagues and both vying for promotion. Sent on a team building trip to the Scottish Highlands, they find themselves abandoned alone together with one tent, no phone signal, a map and £50.

With sizzling chemistry and plenty of banter, Work Trip is the perfect romantic comedy.

Being a bit predictable I didn't give it the full 5*, but still worthy of a strong 4*.

Grace Calder did a fantastic narration enhancing the characters distinctive personalities and wit.

Thank you to Head of Zeus and Netgalley for providing the advanced audio ARC.

Work trip.

Thank you to Zeus Audiobooks for this advanced audio copy. This has not affected my review of Work Trip.

Whilst Work Trip is not an original storyline (with it being the classic enemies to lovers in a workplace), it was a fun listen. This is very similar to other reads such as The Spanish Love Deception and The Hating Game. The banter between James & Fliss was enjoyable to listen to and I must admit, I did like them as a couple. The classic forced proximity trope was good though - I must admit, I am a complete sucker for that!

I liked the fact it was based in the Scottish highlands - this was very descriptive and enjoyable.

However, this was not a 5* listen - it just felt very predictable and felt their relationship did not come completely naturally. I saw a review saying it was a British Hating Game and it is completely true. Also, not a completely realistic expectation of the workplace (but is any romance book meant to be realistic?!) also Fliss just seemed very meh as a character, and for some reason not totally lovable!

I really liked Chloe's narration - I found her to be very expressive whilst soothing to listen to. She told the story very well.

Thank you to netgalley galley for allowing me to review this book.

I listened to this addictive book in one day, I have not enjoyed a romance in a long time! This book was brilliant.

Based on two co workers who didn't get on to then fall in love after a planned work trip from their boss.

This book was cute, and the camping trip was funny. I was smiling at their dysfunctional relationship. I desperately wanted more though and didn't want the book to end.

Will definitely be looking out for more titles from this author.

This is my first book from this author, but I thoroughly enjoyed it, and would definitely look for more of her books.
When James and Fliss are abandoned in the Scottish countryside during a 'team building' exercise, Fliss is furious. She hates James, who she argued with constantly at work. With just a tent and a few provisions, they have no choice but to work as a team to try and make their way back to civilization.
A fun read, with lots of ups and downs along the way.

THEY ONLY HAVE ONE TENT!!!! This is all you need to know to pick up this book or audiobook!

However, if you want to know more…

I LOVED the snappy banter between the main characters and the wittiness of it. The book is full of toe curling chemistry between Fliss and James who are workplace nemesis, and the twist of emotions and the growth the two need to go through to achieve their goals and achieve life itself.

Favourite Quote: “You are perfect! You deserve to come undone multiple times, every time! Promise me you’ll never settle for less?”

Spicy Level - 🌶️🌶️

I really enjoyed this book and kept wanted to keep on listening to the story. I laughed out loud in a good few parts and the narration was done really well. Looking forward to more from this author. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this audio book

I really enjoyed this! The story was great and had me invested and the narrators really brought the charaters to life

THE ERA OF BRITISH ROMANCES HAS REVIVED MEEEE!!!
We swear in a way that Americans don’t and I’ve been craving that in my books.
This is the sweetest book, Fliss is a hard working, people pleasing, high functioning anxiety SWEETIE PIE. She works in marketing and James in sales is her arc nemesis.
The audiobook was fantastic!
So when they find themselves stranded in Scotland, they have to camp and learn how to survive.
I love a work place romance and for all the reasons why I love work trip! Wittty back and forth, tension, confusion and final acceptance.
I can’t wait to read what Chloe writes next x

Work Trip is everything I want from a rom-com: easy, lighthearted, fun. It’s got all the elements you’d expect from the workplace enemies / rivals to lovers trope, with the added bonus of forced proximity and one bed / tent. I read romance books for the escapism and relaxation they provide, so predictability is a good thing for me.
I had a feeling Grace Calder’s native accent was Scottish before Googling, as some inflections and pronunciations felt a little off for a completely natural London / Southern read, but it’s generally a decent read. I especially enjoyed the Scottish accents!
I would’ve liked a little more differentiation between the dialogue of the main characters, as it was sometimes hard to distinguish between dialogue and narration, but it got easier as the book progressed, since the cast of characters slightly reduced.

An unexpected turn of events on a work team-building trip forces mortal enemies to have to work together.

Work Trip by Chloe Ford is an enemies-to-lovers romance. Fliss, head of marketing at the Star Agency, is fiercely ambitious. She works long hours in the hope that she'll be the next in line for a much-coveted promotion. Unfortunately, there's competition for the promotion in the form of James Boatmen, head of sales. The animosity between the pair is never far from the surface, particularly when they are in meetings.

When the boss of the company decides to hold a team-building week in Scotland, Fliss hopes that she'll be able to impress him enough to give her the edge over Gloatman (the name she uses to refer to her nemesis) in the race for the promotion.

From the outset, things seem strange. No one else from the company turns up for the flight to Scotland. It's easy to feel Fliss's apprehension, wondering if she's missed an important message or got dates wrong. Events turn even more peculiar when she arrives at the designated hotel to find Gloatman had traveled with their boss on the company jet.

The team building exercise reaches peak preposterousness when the pair are dumped in the middle of the Scottish Highlands with a tent and minimal supplies, along with the instructions that they need to overcome their competitiveness and co-operate in order to proceed to the next step in their career.

Neither of the pair is prepared, or experienced, for what is to follow. After constant sniping at each other, they relent and realise that they will have to trust each other and work together if they are to get home. As you would anticipate, the pair slowly begin to get to know each other, realising that they have preconceived ideas. In particular, Fliss realises that Gloatman isn't as self-absorbed as she initially thought as he shows her a lot of support as they deal with disaster after disaster.

By the conclusion and the safe return to work, the big question is will the pair be able to remain professional, or has the work dynamic changed forever? The promotion of one of the pair is also a catalyst for a significant and unexpected development.

Huge thanks to RB Media and NetGalley for the ALC! The narration was well done, making this an even more enjoyable experience.

Trope Alert: Work rivals, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity—yes, please! 🙌

This book was a quick, cozy, and effortlessly enjoyable read. I flew through it in one sitting, completely caught up in the banter, tension, and undeniable chemistry between our two protagonists.

⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 Stars ⭐

What Worked for Me
💼 The setup was fantastic. A stranded together situation caused by their eccentric boss? Loved it! It made for the perfect storm of forced proximity, witty banter, and growing tension.

📖 The writing was smooth and easy to devour. The story unfolded at a great pace, making it the ideal weekend binge-read. Even though the final plot twist was fairly predictable (I saw it coming around the 50% mark), it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment.

❤️ The romance was well-crafted. I really liked how the author played with the thin line between hate and love. The tension was there, and the transition from rivalry to romance felt natural and satisfying.

What I Wish Was Different

👀 James' POV! While I understand that including it earlier would have made the twist too obvious, I really wish we had at least an epilogue from his perspective—it would have added so much depth!


🔹 Final Thoughts
If you’re in the mood for a light, swoony, and fast-paced office romance, Work Trip is a great pick! It’s fun, flirty, and delivers exactly what you’d expect from the trope.