Carly Robyn's Blog
February 16, 2026
Fire and Ice Cover Reveal!
Releasing: April 23, 2026
Cover Designer: Melucia Art
One fake relationship, a delicious dash of chemistry, and a recipe that's bound to get messy.
Kennedy Caplan bakes the best cakes in town, but taking her business to the next level requires more than butter and grit. She’s determined to turn her dreams into something bigger, even if the odds—and her bank account—are stacked against her.
Cameron Davies, NHL goalie and resident grump, has perfected the art of shutting people out. He’s content with his small circle, until life throws him off balance: a toxic ex back in town, teammates who won’t stop hovering, and a spotlight that refuses to dim.
His solution is as practical as it is risky: a fake relationship with Kennedy—his sister’s friend and the one person he can’t seem to ignore. The arrangement gives her business the financial investment it desperately needs, and provides Cameron a buffer from his ex and overprotective teammates.
But what begins as a strategic arrangement soon blurs into late-night calls and sparks neither of them can deny. And the more they lean into the lie, they’re forced to face the question they’ve both been avoiding: what if this isn’t fake anymore?
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Cover Designer: Melucia Art
One fake relationship, a delicious dash of chemistry, and a recipe that's bound to get messy.
Kennedy Caplan bakes the best cakes in town, but taking her business to the next level requires more than butter and grit. She’s determined to turn her dreams into something bigger, even if the odds—and her bank account—are stacked against her.
Cameron Davies, NHL goalie and resident grump, has perfected the art of shutting people out. He’s content with his small circle, until life throws him off balance: a toxic ex back in town, teammates who won’t stop hovering, and a spotlight that refuses to dim.
His solution is as practical as it is risky: a fake relationship with Kennedy—his sister’s friend and the one person he can’t seem to ignore. The arrangement gives her business the financial investment it desperately needs, and provides Cameron a buffer from his ex and overprotective teammates.
But what begins as a strategic arrangement soon blurs into late-night calls and sparks neither of them can deny. And the more they lean into the lie, they’re forced to face the question they’ve both been avoiding: what if this isn’t fake anymore?
Pre-order today on Amazon!
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Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4qVtkbp
January 27, 2026
Ice Ice Baby Narrator Reveal!
Narrated by: JD Tomlinson & Callie Dalton
Releasing: February 24, 2026
He's the plot twist she didn't see coming...
Maya Silver doesn't believe in happily ever afters, nor does she want one. She's too busy managing the Book Nook, a cozy Boston bookstore where romance novels fly off the shelves. After one too many disappointments, she's learned that love is unpredictable, and most promises don't last. So love in real life? That's a story Maya's shelved for good.
Enter Nicholas "Cole" Barrett, the Boston Bobcats' star player. He's built his whole life around the game, and it's paid off. He's got his routine perfected until Maya crashes into it with stories, sarcasm, and a smile he can't stop thinking about. She's not chasing a puck or a paycheck, and for once, he's not thinking about the next practice or game, he's thinking about her.
Maya's not interested in being won over, but Cole is used to pursuing things worth winning. And as they spend more time together, the harder it is to ignore the fiery pull between them and the way their connection feels like something more. But having spent her whole life believing true love was only found in books, will Maya be brave enough to begin a love story of her own?
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Releasing: February 24, 2026
He's the plot twist she didn't see coming...
Maya Silver doesn't believe in happily ever afters, nor does she want one. She's too busy managing the Book Nook, a cozy Boston bookstore where romance novels fly off the shelves. After one too many disappointments, she's learned that love is unpredictable, and most promises don't last. So love in real life? That's a story Maya's shelved for good.
Enter Nicholas "Cole" Barrett, the Boston Bobcats' star player. He's built his whole life around the game, and it's paid off. He's got his routine perfected until Maya crashes into it with stories, sarcasm, and a smile he can't stop thinking about. She's not chasing a puck or a paycheck, and for once, he's not thinking about the next practice or game, he's thinking about her.
Maya's not interested in being won over, but Cole is used to pursuing things worth winning. And as they spend more time together, the harder it is to ignore the fiery pull between them and the way their connection feels like something more. But having spent her whole life believing true love was only found in books, will Maya be brave enough to begin a love story of her own?
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January 5, 2026
New Covers!
The Drive Me Series by Carly Robyn has a brand new look!
Drive Me Crazy
Some things burn hot on and off the track...
A tumultuous season filled with reckless driving, drunken debauchery, and more bad press than a kinky politician leaves five-time Formula 1 World Champion Blake Hollis in desperate need of an image overhaul. To redeem his tarnished reputation, his team decides it’s time for drastic measures. Their solution: a tell-all book that showcases his illustrious career and presents a more respectable public persona.
Enter Ella Gold, a once-renowned sportswriter and podcast host desperate for a fresh start. She accepts the challenge of writing Blake’s biography knowing that getting close to the brooding Brit will be challenging. But interviewing Blake can’t be worse than staying in NYC where rumors of her podcast’s demise follow her like a bad Hinge date.
As they spend the season together, sparks fly, barriers break, and their dynamic shifts from antagonistic to something entirely unexpected. Throughout twenty-one races around the world, they’ll face the ultimate interview question: can they write their own happy ending, or is their love destined to crash and burn?
Drive Me Wild
The stakes this season have never been higher...
Josie Bancroft may be single, but she is definitely not ready to mingle. All she wants to do post-breakup is focus on herself. A simple task, but as a marketing manager for McAllister Racing, she spends every race weekend alongside the charismatic Formula 1 driver, Theo Walker. With his iceberg-melting smile and abs sharper than a cheese grater, he’s a distraction she shouldn’t entertain but can’t seem to ignore.
Theo has mastered two things in life: winning races and wooing women. But this season, both are being put to the test. His team’s new owner is threatening his hard-earned seat, and the one woman he wants has placed him in the friend zone, despite the fact that their attraction is hotter than his car’s engine.
As Josie embraces her independence and Theo struggles to cement his place within the racing world, they’ll have to decide if they want to fuel the flames of their friendship or forever wonder what could have been.
Drive Me Home
All’s fair in love and racing...
Charlotte Walker’s at an impasse in life. Not sure what her plan is after graduation, she jumps at the chance for a little breathing room to explore her options while traveling the world with her brother and his Formula 1 team. What’s even better is being around Lucas Adler, AlphaVite Racing’s star driver and tattooed Greek god come to life. He’s been her crush for years and being together in such close quarters, their sizzling chemistry can’t be denied.
Lucas knows Charlotte is off-limits. She’s the gorgeous younger sister of his best friend and teammate. Despite their easy banter and draw to one another, he’s learned the hard way that crossing lines can destroy relationships. Now as constant companions on the road, Charlotte, with her charm and infectious energy, challenges him at every turn and sees him in ways no one ever has.
As feelings grow, they both must decide if their relationship is worth the risk of losing everything or if their happily ever after is a prize to be fought for at the finish line.
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Drive Me Crazy
Some things burn hot on and off the track...
A tumultuous season filled with reckless driving, drunken debauchery, and more bad press than a kinky politician leaves five-time Formula 1 World Champion Blake Hollis in desperate need of an image overhaul. To redeem his tarnished reputation, his team decides it’s time for drastic measures. Their solution: a tell-all book that showcases his illustrious career and presents a more respectable public persona.
Enter Ella Gold, a once-renowned sportswriter and podcast host desperate for a fresh start. She accepts the challenge of writing Blake’s biography knowing that getting close to the brooding Brit will be challenging. But interviewing Blake can’t be worse than staying in NYC where rumors of her podcast’s demise follow her like a bad Hinge date.
As they spend the season together, sparks fly, barriers break, and their dynamic shifts from antagonistic to something entirely unexpected. Throughout twenty-one races around the world, they’ll face the ultimate interview question: can they write their own happy ending, or is their love destined to crash and burn?
Drive Me Wild
The stakes this season have never been higher...
Josie Bancroft may be single, but she is definitely not ready to mingle. All she wants to do post-breakup is focus on herself. A simple task, but as a marketing manager for McAllister Racing, she spends every race weekend alongside the charismatic Formula 1 driver, Theo Walker. With his iceberg-melting smile and abs sharper than a cheese grater, he’s a distraction she shouldn’t entertain but can’t seem to ignore.
Theo has mastered two things in life: winning races and wooing women. But this season, both are being put to the test. His team’s new owner is threatening his hard-earned seat, and the one woman he wants has placed him in the friend zone, despite the fact that their attraction is hotter than his car’s engine.
As Josie embraces her independence and Theo struggles to cement his place within the racing world, they’ll have to decide if they want to fuel the flames of their friendship or forever wonder what could have been.
Drive Me Home
All’s fair in love and racing...
Charlotte Walker’s at an impasse in life. Not sure what her plan is after graduation, she jumps at the chance for a little breathing room to explore her options while traveling the world with her brother and his Formula 1 team. What’s even better is being around Lucas Adler, AlphaVite Racing’s star driver and tattooed Greek god come to life. He’s been her crush for years and being together in such close quarters, their sizzling chemistry can’t be denied.
Lucas knows Charlotte is off-limits. She’s the gorgeous younger sister of his best friend and teammate. Despite their easy banter and draw to one another, he’s learned the hard way that crossing lines can destroy relationships. Now as constant companions on the road, Charlotte, with her charm and infectious energy, challenges him at every turn and sees him in ways no one ever has.
As feelings grow, they both must decide if their relationship is worth the risk of losing everything or if their happily ever after is a prize to be fought for at the finish line.
Binge the series today!
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Drive Me Home: https://bit.ly/4fRfhNw
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November 26, 2025
Ebook Sale!
Drive Me Crazy and Drive Me Wild are $2.49 for a limited time!
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October 21, 2025
Audio Sale!
Drive Me Wild is on sale for only $10!
Narrated by: Rupert Channing & Faye Adele
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Blurb:
The stakes this season have never been higher...
Josie Bancroft may be single, but she is definitely not ready to mingle. All she wants to do post-breakup is focus on herself. A simple task, but as a marketing manager for McAllister Racing, she spends every race weekend alongside the charismatic Formula 1 driver, Theo Walker. With his iceberg-melting smile and abs sharper than a cheese grater, he’s a distraction she shouldn’t entertain but can’t seem to ignore.
Theo has mastered two things in life: winning races and wooing women. But this season, both are being put to the test. His team’s new owner is threatening his hard-earned seat, and the one woman he wants has placed him in the friend zone, despite the fact that their attraction is hotter than his car’s engine.
As Josie embraces her independence and Theo struggles to cement his place within the racing world, they’ll have to decide if they want to fuel the flames of their friendship or forever wonder what could have been.
Narrated by: Rupert Channing & Faye Adele
Download today on Audiobooks.com:
https://bit.ly/4qlsmVP
Blurb:
The stakes this season have never been higher...
Josie Bancroft may be single, but she is definitely not ready to mingle. All she wants to do post-breakup is focus on herself. A simple task, but as a marketing manager for McAllister Racing, she spends every race weekend alongside the charismatic Formula 1 driver, Theo Walker. With his iceberg-melting smile and abs sharper than a cheese grater, he’s a distraction she shouldn’t entertain but can’t seem to ignore.
Theo has mastered two things in life: winning races and wooing women. But this season, both are being put to the test. His team’s new owner is threatening his hard-earned seat, and the one woman he wants has placed him in the friend zone, despite the fact that their attraction is hotter than his car’s engine.
As Josie embraces her independence and Theo struggles to cement his place within the racing world, they’ll have to decide if they want to fuel the flames of their friendship or forever wonder what could have been.
September 15, 2025
Ice Ice Baby Cover Reveal!
Releasing: November 6, 2025
Cover Designer: Melucia
𝘏𝘦'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨...
Maya Silver doesn’t believe in happily ever afters, nor does she want one. She’s too busy managing the Book Nook, a cozy Boston bookstore where romance novels fly off the shelves. After one too many disappointments, she’s learned that love is unpredictable, and most promises don’t last. So love in real life? That’s a story Maya’s shelved for good.
Enter Nicholas “Cole” Barrett, the Boston Bobcats’ star player. He’s built his whole life around the game, and it’s paid off. He’s got his routine perfected until Maya crashes into it with stories, sarcasm, and a smile he can’t stop thinking about. She’s not chasing a puck or a paycheck, and for once, he’s not thinking about the next practice or game, he’s thinking about her.
Maya’s not interested in being won over, but Cole is used to pursuing things worth winning. And as they spend more time together, the harder it is to ignore the fiery pull between them and the way their connection feels like something more. But having spent her whole life believing true love was only found in books, will Maya be brave enough to begin a love story of her own?
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Cover Designer: Melucia
𝘏𝘦'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨...
Maya Silver doesn’t believe in happily ever afters, nor does she want one. She’s too busy managing the Book Nook, a cozy Boston bookstore where romance novels fly off the shelves. After one too many disappointments, she’s learned that love is unpredictable, and most promises don’t last. So love in real life? That’s a story Maya’s shelved for good.
Enter Nicholas “Cole” Barrett, the Boston Bobcats’ star player. He’s built his whole life around the game, and it’s paid off. He’s got his routine perfected until Maya crashes into it with stories, sarcasm, and a smile he can’t stop thinking about. She’s not chasing a puck or a paycheck, and for once, he’s not thinking about the next practice or game, he’s thinking about her.
Maya’s not interested in being won over, but Cole is used to pursuing things worth winning. And as they spend more time together, the harder it is to ignore the fiery pull between them and the way their connection feels like something more. But having spent her whole life believing true love was only found in books, will Maya be brave enough to begin a love story of her own?
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July 23, 2025
Drive Me Crazy is On SALE - Ebook and Audio!
The ebook of Drive Me Crazy is on sale for $2.49 for the month of July on Amazon!
The audiobook for Drive Me Crazy is on sale for $6 at audiobooks.com for a limited time!
Narrated by: Shane East & Callie Dalton
Download today on Audiobooks.com!
https://bit.ly/44FrGC4
Blurb:
Some things burn hot on and off the track...
A tumultuous season filled with reckless driving, drunken debauchery, and more bad press than a kinky politician leaves five-time Formula 1 World Champion Blake Hollis in desperate need of an image overhaul. To redeem his tarnished reputation, his team decides it’s time for drastic measures. Their solution: a tell-all book that showcases his illustrious career and presents a more respectable public persona.
Enter Ella Gold, a once-renowned sportswriter and podcast host desperate for a fresh start. She accepts the challenge of writing Blake’s biography knowing that getting close to the brooding Brit will be challenging. But interviewing Blake can’t be worse than staying in NYC where rumors of her podcast’s demise follow her like a bad Hinge date.
As they spend the season together, sparks fly, barriers break, and their dynamic shifts from antagonistic to something entirely unexpected. Throughout twenty-one races around the world, they’ll face the ultimate interview question: can they write their own happy ending, or is their love destined to crash and burn?
Drive Me Crazy is a spicy Formula 1 romantic comedy with heart, heat, humor, and a guaranteed HEA. This is the first book in the Drive Me series and can be read as a standalone.
Tropes/themes:
grumpy sunshine
formula 1 sports romance
slow burn with open-door spice
forced proximity (f1 driver + sports journalist)
dual POV
mental health representation (with therapy)
The audiobook for Drive Me Crazy is on sale for $6 at audiobooks.com for a limited time!
Narrated by: Shane East & Callie Dalton
Download today on Audiobooks.com!
https://bit.ly/44FrGC4
Blurb:
Some things burn hot on and off the track...
A tumultuous season filled with reckless driving, drunken debauchery, and more bad press than a kinky politician leaves five-time Formula 1 World Champion Blake Hollis in desperate need of an image overhaul. To redeem his tarnished reputation, his team decides it’s time for drastic measures. Their solution: a tell-all book that showcases his illustrious career and presents a more respectable public persona.
Enter Ella Gold, a once-renowned sportswriter and podcast host desperate for a fresh start. She accepts the challenge of writing Blake’s biography knowing that getting close to the brooding Brit will be challenging. But interviewing Blake can’t be worse than staying in NYC where rumors of her podcast’s demise follow her like a bad Hinge date.
As they spend the season together, sparks fly, barriers break, and their dynamic shifts from antagonistic to something entirely unexpected. Throughout twenty-one races around the world, they’ll face the ultimate interview question: can they write their own happy ending, or is their love destined to crash and burn?
Drive Me Crazy is a spicy Formula 1 romantic comedy with heart, heat, humor, and a guaranteed HEA. This is the first book in the Drive Me series and can be read as a standalone.
Tropes/themes:
grumpy sunshine
formula 1 sports romance
slow burn with open-door spice
forced proximity (f1 driver + sports journalist)
dual POV
mental health representation (with therapy)
July 9, 2025
Drive Me Crazy is On Sale During July!
Drive Me Crazy is $2.49 for the month of July!
Download today for $2.49!
https://bit.ly/4lvGecJ
Blurb:
Some things burn hot on and off the track...
A tumultuous season filled with reckless driving, drunken debauchery, and more bad press than a kinky politician leaves five-time Formula 1 World Champion Blake Hollis in desperate need of an image overhaul. To redeem his tarnished reputation, his team decides it’s time for drastic measures. Their solution: a tell-all book that showcases his illustrious career and presents a more respectable public persona.
Enter Ella Gold, a once-renowned sportswriter and podcast host desperate for a fresh start. She accepts the challenge of writing Blake’s biography knowing that getting close to the brooding Brit will be challenging. But interviewing Blake can’t be worse than staying in NYC where rumors of her podcast’s demise follow her like a bad Hinge date.
As they spend the season together, sparks fly, barriers break, and their dynamic shifts from antagonistic to something entirely unexpected. Throughout twenty-one races around the world, they’ll face the ultimate interview question: can they write their own happy ending, or is their love destined to crash and burn?
Drive Me Crazy is a spicy Formula 1 romantic comedy with heart, heat, humor, and a guaranteed HEA. This is the first book in the Drive Me series and can be read as a standalone.
Download today for $2.49!
https://bit.ly/4lvGecJ
Blurb:
Some things burn hot on and off the track...
A tumultuous season filled with reckless driving, drunken debauchery, and more bad press than a kinky politician leaves five-time Formula 1 World Champion Blake Hollis in desperate need of an image overhaul. To redeem his tarnished reputation, his team decides it’s time for drastic measures. Their solution: a tell-all book that showcases his illustrious career and presents a more respectable public persona.
Enter Ella Gold, a once-renowned sportswriter and podcast host desperate for a fresh start. She accepts the challenge of writing Blake’s biography knowing that getting close to the brooding Brit will be challenging. But interviewing Blake can’t be worse than staying in NYC where rumors of her podcast’s demise follow her like a bad Hinge date.
As they spend the season together, sparks fly, barriers break, and their dynamic shifts from antagonistic to something entirely unexpected. Throughout twenty-one races around the world, they’ll face the ultimate interview question: can they write their own happy ending, or is their love destined to crash and burn?
Drive Me Crazy is a spicy Formula 1 romantic comedy with heart, heat, humor, and a guaranteed HEA. This is the first book in the Drive Me series and can be read as a standalone.
March 20, 2025
Drive Me Home is LIVE!
All’s fair in love and racing...
Charlotte Walker’s at an impasse in life. Not sure what her plan is after graduation, she jumps at the chance for a little breathing room to explore her options while traveling the world with her brother and his Formula 1 team. What’s even better is being around Lucas Adler, AlphaVite Racing’s star driver and tattooed Greek god come to life. He’s been her crush for years and being together in such close quarters, their sizzling chemistry can’t be denied.
Lucas knows Charlotte is off-limits. She’s the gorgeous younger sister of his best friend and teammate. Despite their easy banter and draw to one another, he’s learned the hard way that crossing lines can destroy relationships. Now as constant companions on the road, Charlotte, with her charm and infectious energy, challenges him at every turn and sees him in ways no one ever has.
As feelings grow, they both must decide if their relationship is worth the risk of losing everything or if their happily ever after is a prize to be fought for at the finish line.
Drive Me Home is a spicy Formula 1 romantic comedy with heart, heat, humor, and a guaranteed HEA. This is the third book in the Drive Me series and can be read as a standalone, although reading in order is recommended for the best experience!
Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited
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Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton and Emma Wilder
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4fKUnj2
Charlotte Walker’s at an impasse in life. Not sure what her plan is after graduation, she jumps at the chance for a little breathing room to explore her options while traveling the world with her brother and his Formula 1 team. What’s even better is being around Lucas Adler, AlphaVite Racing’s star driver and tattooed Greek god come to life. He’s been her crush for years and being together in such close quarters, their sizzling chemistry can’t be denied.
Lucas knows Charlotte is off-limits. She’s the gorgeous younger sister of his best friend and teammate. Despite their easy banter and draw to one another, he’s learned the hard way that crossing lines can destroy relationships. Now as constant companions on the road, Charlotte, with her charm and infectious energy, challenges him at every turn and sees him in ways no one ever has.
As feelings grow, they both must decide if their relationship is worth the risk of losing everything or if their happily ever after is a prize to be fought for at the finish line.
Drive Me Home is a spicy Formula 1 romantic comedy with heart, heat, humor, and a guaranteed HEA. This is the third book in the Drive Me series and can be read as a standalone, although reading in order is recommended for the best experience!
Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited
Amazon: https://bit.ly/4fRfhNw
Audible: https://bit.ly/41acx8D
Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton and Emma Wilder
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4fKUnj2
March 14, 2025
Drive Me Home Excerpt
“How upset are you about going off schedule?” she asks as we walk back to my car. I parked in an area that would be central to the places I planned to take her, which is not at all near where we are now.
“I’m not.” Stopping in the middle of the sidewalk, I turn to face her, my pulse ratcheting up. “Why would you think that?”
She nibbles on her lower lip, and if I wasn’t holding her shopping bags, I would reach out and stop her. “You had our whole afternoon organized, and I completely disregarded that and went off course. I don’t want you to think I don’t appreciate your planning or that I ruined things.”
If her vulnerability at this admission wasn’t written all over her face, I would scoff at the ridiculousness of it. “You didn’t ruin anything, Roo. So we didn’t stick to the original plan. That doesn’t mean the detour was any less fun.”
She studies my face, eyes wary, as if looking for deception. But it only takes a moment for her shoulders to relax. “Learning about the tea party was fun.”
I love how she says tea party as if it’s afternoon tea at a hotel rather than over one hundred American colonists protesting against British taxation by boarding ships and dumping their tea into the Boston Harbor.
“I’m not.” Stopping in the middle of the sidewalk, I turn to face her, my pulse ratcheting up. “Why would you think that?”
She nibbles on her lower lip, and if I wasn’t holding her shopping bags, I would reach out and stop her. “You had our whole afternoon organized, and I completely disregarded that and went off course. I don’t want you to think I don’t appreciate your planning or that I ruined things.”
If her vulnerability at this admission wasn’t written all over her face, I would scoff at the ridiculousness of it. “You didn’t ruin anything, Roo. So we didn’t stick to the original plan. That doesn’t mean the detour was any less fun.”
She studies my face, eyes wary, as if looking for deception. But it only takes a moment for her shoulders to relax. “Learning about the tea party was fun.”
I love how she says tea party as if it’s afternoon tea at a hotel rather than over one hundred American colonists protesting against British taxation by boarding ships and dumping their tea into the Boston Harbor.
