Work Trip by Chloe Ford (April 24, 2024) Thanks to @chloefwrites and @headofzeus for the #gifted advanced digital copy of this hilarious, chaotic, and delightful enemies-to-lovers rom-com!
Fliss loves her job as head of marketing… even if it often means locking horns with James, the infuriatingly cocky head of sales. After a particularly public (and heated) argument in the conference room, their boss decides a little “team bonding” is in order. Fliss expects a normal corporate retreat. Instead, she and James find themselves stranded on a two-person survival hike in the Scottish wilderness – with a single tiny tent and survival packs packed with hilariously impractical gear.
As injuries, ridiculous challenges, and grudging teamwork force them closer, Fliss and James begin to see each other in a whole new light. The tension shifts from icy glares to slow-burning attraction in a story that’s equal parts outrageous, swoony, and laugh-out-loud funny.
This was such a fun, fast-paced read! I genuinely laughed at the absurdity of the contents of those packs 😂 and loved the slow thaw of their relationship. The post-adventure return to the office action added the perfect payoff without losing the chaotic charm. If you like forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers banter, and slightly unhinged workplace dynamics, you’ll enjoy this one.
🎧 Audiobook Thoughts: Grace Calder’s solo narration perfectly captures Fliss’s sass, James’s slow unraveling charm, and the general absurdity of their adventure. At just 7h 8m, it’s a quick, fun listen that keeps the energy high and the banter sparkling!
Book: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Audiobook: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
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