Synopsis:
What’s worse than driving a phallic-shaped RV across the country with a coworker you hate? Falling in love with them.
Copywriter Callie Murphy has a bad attitude, a vicious tongue, and a serious aversion to Shimura Advertising’s resident manwhore, Walker Rhodes. Know where he can stick his good looks and Southern charm? She can think of a few creative places. Avoiding him wouldn’t be a problem, except her boss threatens to fire her if she doesn’t go along with him on their RV client’s cross-country tour.
Burnt-out art director, Walker, is sick of his job, tired of women, and in a big old creative rut. The upcoming client road trip is just what he needs to shake things up and rediscover his lost passion. But his plans go south when his partner drops out at the last minute, and Callie, the foul-mouthed tiny terror, takes her place. Unless he can find a way to thaw his icy coworker, he’s looking at two months of pure hell.
On the road, they experience one hilarious misadventure after another and soon find themselves on a life-changing journey. But when their paths veer off in different directions, will they hit a dead end?
Road-Tripped is a stand-alone novel and the first book in the Ad Agency Series.
Note: If you are offended by foul language and erotic content, please don’t read. Not meant for readers under 18.
My Review:
“I like to have a martini, two at the very most. After three I’m under the table, after four I’m under my host.” – Dorothy Parker
What a riot!! I don’t often love romantic comedies because they’re usually, well, not so funny but ‘Road-Tripped’ is a welcome surprise! Do NOT read this if you are easily offended by dirty language but DO read this if you’re in the mood for a modern, sexy, hilarious story. Nicole Archer has a very fresh voice and I look forward to big things from her! And I LOVE the cover.
First, I was surprised to learn that this was the author’s debut book. The story is unique, the dialogue snappy and funny and sarcastic and the characters felt real and well, just perfect! There are wonderful quotes placed at the beginning of each chapter along with a fantastic playlist; all in all, there was a lot of thought that went in to the writing and production of this book.
Callie Murphy has zero filter and a big temper. She’s witty, sarcastic and just moved across the country to New York City on the heels of a really bad break-up. She’s working at her friend Skip’s ad agency and is assigned to take a road trip with the one person in the office she absolutely cannot stand, Walker Rhodes. They are supposed to drive cross-country in a camper, all for work, of course.
Walker is sexy, irresistible to everyone in the office except Callie and is at a crossroads in his life. He is a brilliant photographer but feels unfulfilled at the ad agency. Funny, a little nerdy and absolutely gorgeous, Walker is actually a really good guy. As they travel all over the country, will Callie see the real Walker? Nicole Archer takes one my favorite tropes, enemies-to-lovers, and turns it into a fantastic and very readable story.
There is tons of steam in this book, and it is FUNNY as well as sexy. The writing is laugh-out-loud hilarious as well as very heartfelt.
“She raked her fingers down his back. Swoosh, bang, crackle – her body lit up with the fireworks and sand ‘God Bless America.'”
The story was not at all predictable and was filled with surprises all along the way. I loved the description of each place Walker and Callie visited. This is how a romantic comedy should be written. Sweet, sexy and charming, ‘Road-Tripped’ hit all the high notes. Grab this one if you are looking for a break from a traditional romance novel or you just need a break for a few hours from real life! Can’t wait to read more from this very talented author.
(ARC provided by the author in return for an honest review.)