This book was SO much fun! Im learning lately I love travel romances and this hit the spot. Julia and Carson were super hit, the tension was wild, and the location was gorgeous! I loved all the description, I felt like I was really there. Belize sounds stunning! This was a great, fun adventure romance for anyone looking for a little escape with some great romance.

Enemies to lovers is my absolute favorite trope, so when I saw the ARC available for this, I just had to request it. This is my first time reading an M.C. Vaughan novel and I definitely need to go back and read her catalogue!

Read if you enjoy:
*** Enemies to Lovers
*** Off the charts chemistry
*** Destination setting novel
*** Sizzling steam
*** Family dynamics woven into the story

After having tumultous interactions in high school, Julia and Carson are thrown back together as their parents are marrying each other. Now they must join forces to plan the wedding in Belize. I appreciated that Carson knew how much of an a** he was in high school, and knew he must make amends with Julia. The chemistry was on fire, and the spice was spicing!

All and all, this was an enjoyable read! Would recommend!

Thank you to Harlequin Romance and Netgalley for the ARC of this novel; all opinions are my own.

Rating: 3.75, upgraded to 4.
This was very sweet—a super cute palate cleanser after a couple of duds that left me irritated.
Julia and Carson are soon-to-be step-siblings who knew each other from high school. As per usual, high school boys are the worst, and Carson was a real jerk to Julia back in the day. After they're thrust back into each other's lives, they're tasked with planning their parents’ destination wedding in Belize.
I really liked that they both worked in similar fields—hospitality and event planning—but neither character’s past successes outshined the other. They both used their expertise and gave each other credit. I also appreciated that Carson didn’t expect forgiveness from Julia. He knew he treated her poorly, apologized, and offered some perspective. She chose to forgive him on her own terms.

I've never been to Belize, but it's clear the author either has personal experience or did impeccable research. The cultural details were spot-on and deeply appreciated. I felt like I got a true sense of the music, cuisine, and geography of Belize.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for the advanced copy.

Thank you Harlequin and netgalley for the opportunity to read this advanced copy.

This is book 2 in the Belize dreams series. MC did it again. I loved book 1 so much. The enemies to lovers trope is absolutely my favorite. High school rivals to almost step siblings as they plan their parents wedding... Carson proving to Julie that he has changed since high school... a spicy enemies to lovers book that I would gladly read again