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The Love Bus
I thought my life was perfect—until I found out my co-host-slash-fiancé was cheating on me.
Live. On. TV.
Overnight, I went from rising star to cautionary tale. Hiding in bed sounded like a solid plan.
But fate (and my mother) had other ideas.
Enter: The Love Bus.
One ticket. A bunch of retirees, and The Southwest Bucket List Tour I never signed up for.
I just wanted to escape the mess.
I didn’t expect to fall in love—with the mountains, the desert, and everything in between. I didn't expect to fall in love, period.
But then I met Hot-Aisle-Seat-Guy...
Live. On. TV.
Overnight, I went from rising star to cautionary tale. Hiding in bed sounded like a solid plan.
But fate (and my mother) had other ideas.
Enter: The Love Bus.
One ticket. A bunch of retirees, and The Southwest Bucket List Tour I never signed up for.
I just wanted to escape the mess.
I didn’t expect to fall in love—with the mountains, the desert, and everything in between. I didn't expect to fall in love, period.
But then I met Hot-Aisle-Seat-Guy...
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Published August 26, 2025
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About the author
Annabelle Anders
144 books1,326 followersMarried to the same man for over 25 years, I am a mother to three children and two Miniature Wiener dogs.
After owning a business and experiencing considerable success, my husband and I got caught in the financial crisis and lost everything in 2008; our business, our home, even our car.
At this point, I put my B.A. in Poly Sci to use and took work as a waitress and bartender (Insert irony). Unwilling to give up on a professional life, I simultaneously went back to college and obtained a degree in Energy Management.
And then the energy market dropped off.
And then my dog died.
I can only be grateful for this series of unfortunate events, for, with nothing to lose and completely demoralized, I sat down and began to write the romance novels which had until then, existed only my imagination.
After publishing over twenty novels now, with one having been nominated for RWA’s Distinguished ™RITA Award in 2019, I am happy to tell you that I have finally found my place in life.
Thank you so much for being a part of my journey!
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After owning a business and experiencing considerable success, my husband and I got caught in the financial crisis and lost everything in 2008; our business, our home, even our car.
At this point, I put my B.A. in Poly Sci to use and took work as a waitress and bartender (Insert irony). Unwilling to give up on a professional life, I simultaneously went back to college and obtained a degree in Energy Management.
And then the energy market dropped off.
And then my dog died.
I can only be grateful for this series of unfortunate events, for, with nothing to lose and completely demoralized, I sat down and began to write the romance novels which had until then, existed only my imagination.
After publishing over twenty novels now, with one having been nominated for RWA’s Distinguished ™RITA Award in 2019, I am happy to tell you that I have finally found my place in life.
Thank you so much for being a part of my journey!
To find out more about my books, and also to download a free novella, get all the info at my website!
www.annabelleanders.com
JOIN MY NEWSLETTER: https://www.annabelleanders.com/newsl...
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August 18, 2025
The Love Bus was so sweet and cute! This is a strangers to friends to lovers, road trip (they’re on a bus “bucket list” group trip together), where she’s a somewhat popular online chef personality (who just went viral for all the wrong reasons) x he’s a grumpy doctor, and it’s wrapped up in a slow burn romance!
This author usually writes historical romances so it was fun seeing her have a contemporary romance as well. Aisle Seat Guy x Grumpy Girl! They end up on the same “bucket list” bus trip. Luna’s mom has the trip booked for herself but after an injury was unable to make it or cancel, but she could transfer the ticket and Luna was voluntold by her family to go. Luna recently had a public, on-air breakup with her co-chef on their live cooking show and needed a break so the trio came at the right time. Noah went along on the trip with his mom and he and Luna quickly become fast friends.
This was just super sweet, the bus trip with a bunch of strangers becoming close fast just made sense and felt very real. Noah is the best and I loved the realness of Luna going through it and how these two opened up to one another about their lives, careers, hopes, dreams, struggles, relationships, family. All set against the backdrop of a bucket list trip around the southwest and adventures, so much fun! On the longer side for a contemporary and a bit meandering through the tour stops at times, but I enjoyed it and was on a road trip myself when I read it. I loved that this was slow burn, definitely what I’m in the mood for right now and seeing their connection first. I think we get 1 chapter from the hero’s POV, so definitely wish we got more from him. Overall I enjoyed this one and the cover is so pretty!
I received an ARC, all thoughts in this review are my own.
This author usually writes historical romances so it was fun seeing her have a contemporary romance as well. Aisle Seat Guy x Grumpy Girl! They end up on the same “bucket list” bus trip. Luna’s mom has the trip booked for herself but after an injury was unable to make it or cancel, but she could transfer the ticket and Luna was voluntold by her family to go. Luna recently had a public, on-air breakup with her co-chef on their live cooking show and needed a break so the trio came at the right time. Noah went along on the trip with his mom and he and Luna quickly become fast friends.
This was just super sweet, the bus trip with a bunch of strangers becoming close fast just made sense and felt very real. Noah is the best and I loved the realness of Luna going through it and how these two opened up to one another about their lives, careers, hopes, dreams, struggles, relationships, family. All set against the backdrop of a bucket list trip around the southwest and adventures, so much fun! On the longer side for a contemporary and a bit meandering through the tour stops at times, but I enjoyed it and was on a road trip myself when I read it. I loved that this was slow burn, definitely what I’m in the mood for right now and seeing their connection first. I think we get 1 chapter from the hero’s POV, so definitely wish we got more from him. Overall I enjoyed this one and the cover is so pretty!
I received an ARC, all thoughts in this review are my own.
August 12, 2025
4.5/5
What a ride! Pun intended. You have a down on her luck emotionally unravelling FMC - voluntold into a bus trip comprised mostly of people over 60, except for the handsome hard to read but kind MMC. Humour, tension, meddling seniors, a cast of hilarious secondary characters and just a fun easy read that keeps you hooked.
Luna thought she had it all - perfect fiancé, beautiful house and a cooking tv show with said fiancé. Until the day everything fell apart. After one incident - which occurred on live TV - she lost all those things. Hiding from the world in her apartment, Luna’s family convince her to take her mother’s bucket list bus trip as she can’t go. Deciding she needs the escape, Luna reluctantly agrees. Her adventure starts on the plane - meeting the gruff and sarcastic man sitting next to her. Little does she know, he ends up being on the bus tour. So add in some epic scenery, forced proximity, meddling and natural chemistry - and what could go wrong. (P.s: a lot)
What a ride! Pun intended. You have a down on her luck emotionally unravelling FMC - voluntold into a bus trip comprised mostly of people over 60, except for the handsome hard to read but kind MMC. Humour, tension, meddling seniors, a cast of hilarious secondary characters and just a fun easy read that keeps you hooked.
Luna thought she had it all - perfect fiancé, beautiful house and a cooking tv show with said fiancé. Until the day everything fell apart. After one incident - which occurred on live TV - she lost all those things. Hiding from the world in her apartment, Luna’s family convince her to take her mother’s bucket list bus trip as she can’t go. Deciding she needs the escape, Luna reluctantly agrees. Her adventure starts on the plane - meeting the gruff and sarcastic man sitting next to her. Little does she know, he ends up being on the bus tour. So add in some epic scenery, forced proximity, meddling and natural chemistry - and what could go wrong. (P.s: a lot)
August 30, 2025
I’m not sure I have the words for this one!
When one of your tried and true histrom authors announces she’s written a contemporary romcom you have to wonder why fix what isn’t broken?! Well I signed up to read it early anyways because I was truly curious to see if I’d love it.
Well this might be my favorite thing Annabelle Anders has written (that’s I’ve read). You have not missed your calling, because you were meant to write romance in any form!!
The way I love Luna and Noah and their entire (if sort of unbelievably fairytale-esque) love story… ugh every step of this grumpy sunshine, forced proximity, insta love (don’t knock it), chemistry laden story with the witty banter, slow insta burn (it’s worth the wait), and the most adorable cast of side characters you’ve ever read, is an utter DELIGHT!!!
I can’t wait to read it again… also side note if you maybe ever wanted to host a 12 day tour for your readers like the one in the book I call dibs! I’d seriously pay whatever 😘
Also I hate 3rd act breakups, but this one truly worked!!
Only thing is every time Luna’s sister told her she was fine and Luna was like okay whatever, made me want to smack her ! hahaha girl you know she’s not okay, go check on Ashley pronto! That said I can’t wait for Ashley’s book 🫶🏻
Also maybe Tay gets some kind of story/happily ever after?! I’m sort of attached to her and would like to see her happy!!
When one of your tried and true histrom authors announces she’s written a contemporary romcom you have to wonder why fix what isn’t broken?! Well I signed up to read it early anyways because I was truly curious to see if I’d love it.
Well this might be my favorite thing Annabelle Anders has written (that’s I’ve read). You have not missed your calling, because you were meant to write romance in any form!!
The way I love Luna and Noah and their entire (if sort of unbelievably fairytale-esque) love story… ugh every step of this grumpy sunshine, forced proximity, insta love (don’t knock it), chemistry laden story with the witty banter, slow insta burn (it’s worth the wait), and the most adorable cast of side characters you’ve ever read, is an utter DELIGHT!!!
I can’t wait to read it again… also side note if you maybe ever wanted to host a 12 day tour for your readers like the one in the book I call dibs! I’d seriously pay whatever 😘
Also I hate 3rd act breakups, but this one truly worked!!
Only thing is every time Luna’s sister told her she was fine and Luna was like okay whatever, made me want to smack her ! hahaha girl you know she’s not okay, go check on Ashley pronto! That said I can’t wait for Ashley’s book 🫶🏻
Also maybe Tay gets some kind of story/happily ever after?! I’m sort of attached to her and would like to see her happy!!
August 11, 2025
After a very public breakup with her fiancé during their televised cooking show, Luna's perfect, cookie cutter life crumbles before her eyes. Concerned that she's falling into a well of depression, Luna's sister convinces her to take her mother's spot on a group vacation across the Midwest; her mother is recovering from a broken hip and won't be able to go. Luna regrets the decision as soon as she boards the plane to Colorado (dressed like a hobo and her hair looking like birds nest) and is seated next to an attractive, grumpy man, Noah. She just has to make it through this flight sharing this space with him and then she can move on with her life...until she sees him at the welcome dinner for the vacationers and he's the only other one close to her age. What follows are lots of bus rides, a strict itinerary, hotel hopping, poor wardrobe choices and a group of senior citizens playing matchmaker. This was such a cute and charming story! Luna is your typical girly girl, who's lost her way after devoting her life to her ex fiancé and her job and losing both. She needs a reset and finds it in the best way, while traveling with a bunch of strangers who become friends and remind her what life is all about. Noah is an all around stand up guy who cares for others selflessly. Luna's relationship with Noah develops organically, but kind of quickly, which makes her question things, and her sister is continuously reminder her not to rush into anything after just breaking off her engagement. Sound advice, but as it turns out, the heart wants what the heart wants!
Thank you to the author for the digital ARC!
Thank you to the author for the digital ARC!
August 11, 2025
DNF at 32%. TL;DR How is this book so wordy but so few details are given about the main characters lives and the budding “romance?”
Luna’s life has been turned upside down when her engagement, career, and living arrangement all implode. Now she’s stuck on a 12 day bus tour across three states with a bunch of boomers.
This is my first book by this author. In the first 5 chapters, I really liked the writing, actually. It was breezy, a little sarcastic, dry, colorful and lively. But it didn’t last.
❌ TIMELINE
Luna asks Noah about his divorce in chapter 15 but he doesn’t actually tell her he’s divorced until chapter 16 and she is surprised.
❌ ROMANCE
Where was it? There was no chemistry and no tension. The tension is what makes a slow burn so good and this “slow burn” didn’t even have a spark.
❌ FLASHBACKS
The FMC keeps thinking about some recent things in her past on almost every page but with no context about why they are significant. As the reader and because I don’t know yet what happened, those frequent flashbacks feel so repetitive and distracting. I think the author was trying to build curiosity but instead I felt frustrated.
❌ PACING
This book is 538 pages. It was UNNECESSARILY detailed. I don’t need that much world building for a tour bus and some hotels in Colorado. All this detail really slowed down the pacing and it dragged.
🚌 Roadtrip
🧳 Single POV
🗺️ Slow burn???
🚌 Chef FMC
🧳 Doctor MMC
🗺️ Forced proximity
Thank you to the author for the ARC.
Release date 8/26/25.
other thoughts
-I actually skimmed all the way to 50% and there was still no chemistry and no tension. I kept going to see when anything actually happened just out of sheer curiosity. They finally kissed once at 56%. Chapter THIRTY ONE!
-the boomers were funny
-MMC is dull. Just half smirks and eyebrow raises. Please give a character this “broody” his own POV chapters.
Luna’s life has been turned upside down when her engagement, career, and living arrangement all implode. Now she’s stuck on a 12 day bus tour across three states with a bunch of boomers.
This is my first book by this author. In the first 5 chapters, I really liked the writing, actually. It was breezy, a little sarcastic, dry, colorful and lively. But it didn’t last.
❌ TIMELINE
Luna asks Noah about his divorce in chapter 15 but he doesn’t actually tell her he’s divorced until chapter 16 and she is surprised.
❌ ROMANCE
Where was it? There was no chemistry and no tension. The tension is what makes a slow burn so good and this “slow burn” didn’t even have a spark.
❌ FLASHBACKS
The FMC keeps thinking about some recent things in her past on almost every page but with no context about why they are significant. As the reader and because I don’t know yet what happened, those frequent flashbacks feel so repetitive and distracting. I think the author was trying to build curiosity but instead I felt frustrated.
❌ PACING
This book is 538 pages. It was UNNECESSARILY detailed. I don’t need that much world building for a tour bus and some hotels in Colorado. All this detail really slowed down the pacing and it dragged.
🚌 Roadtrip
🧳 Single POV
🗺️ Slow burn???
🚌 Chef FMC
🧳 Doctor MMC
🗺️ Forced proximity
Thank you to the author for the ARC.
Release date 8/26/25.
other thoughts
-I actually skimmed all the way to 50% and there was still no chemistry and no tension. I kept going to see when anything actually happened just out of sheer curiosity. They finally kissed once at 56%. Chapter THIRTY ONE!
-the boomers were funny
-MMC is dull. Just half smirks and eyebrow raises. Please give a character this “broody” his own POV chapters.
August 18, 2025
If you’ve ever wanted to fall in love and lose your dignity—all while surrounded by a geriatric gang of sass and sunhats—The Love Bus is your ticket.
Luna Faraday just torpedoed her engagement on live TV (icon behavior), lost her job, her house, and got roped into taking her mom’s place on a Southwest “bucket list” tour. Enter Dr. Noah Grady: brooding son, heart of gold, emotional baggage in tow—and traveling with his mother. They’re the youngest passengers on a bus full of retirees who have zero chill and infinite wisdom.
Between cactus sightings and bingo battles, Luna and Noah stumble into something that looks suspiciously like healing... and maybe love.
I absolutely adored this story - the characters, the humor, the growth, and the well-crafted travel adventures. Luna and Noah meet at just the right moment in their lives, joined by a hilarious crew of seniors rocking hats and orthopedic shoes, who make up the most delightfully funny supporting cast. Annabelle Anders delivers a rom-com road trip that’s equal parts heart and hilarity. Come for the romance, stay for the seniors who could out-party you in Palm Springs.
Bonus points for the epilogue, I’m already counting down to Book 2 and the rekindling of Beckett and Ashley’s marriage. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Luna Faraday just torpedoed her engagement on live TV (icon behavior), lost her job, her house, and got roped into taking her mom’s place on a Southwest “bucket list” tour. Enter Dr. Noah Grady: brooding son, heart of gold, emotional baggage in tow—and traveling with his mother. They’re the youngest passengers on a bus full of retirees who have zero chill and infinite wisdom.
Between cactus sightings and bingo battles, Luna and Noah stumble into something that looks suspiciously like healing... and maybe love.
I absolutely adored this story - the characters, the humor, the growth, and the well-crafted travel adventures. Luna and Noah meet at just the right moment in their lives, joined by a hilarious crew of seniors rocking hats and orthopedic shoes, who make up the most delightfully funny supporting cast. Annabelle Anders delivers a rom-com road trip that’s equal parts heart and hilarity. Come for the romance, stay for the seniors who could out-party you in Palm Springs.
Bonus points for the epilogue, I’m already counting down to Book 2 and the rekindling of Beckett and Ashley’s marriage. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 8, 2025
It's a really cute romance read. loved the adventure, the drama, the spice in this book. Great connection between the maim charcters!!
September 10, 2025
“ 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 , 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁.”
This book is like a modern day version of Under the Tuscan Sun and I loved it. Add in some chaotic old seniors with a surprisingly good handle on technology and one ridiculously hot and grumpy doctor, and you are in for the ride of your life.
Luna is our semi-famous social media chef who has just lost everything very publicly after a messy breakup on air with her fiancé. She’s ready to hide under the covers and never resurface but her family refuses to let her go down and forces her to go on a bucket list tour that her mom initially had planned for herself. After a broken hip, the trip is open and seems like the perfect place to disappear for a while.
A tale as old as time, you always meet the hottest men when you literally look like a potato goblin and poor Luna is unfortunately the victim of this. As she boards her flight to Colorado to get on the tour, she’s seated next to Noah. The very hot…very grumpy ER doctor. He’s pissing her off 😂 but I think it’s just because he’s hot and she is unprepared for this interaction. Just make it through the flight. Easy enough. Right ? Wrong 🤭
At the welcome dinner she’s shocked to see that she will be in the company of a gaggle of senior citizens. But what stops her in her tracks is the handsome man sitting at the table. That’s right. Dr Noah is on the tour. And things are about to get very interesting.
The rest of the book we see these two become friends and grow closer. Learning more about each other and dropping any notion of who they are in the real world and just enjoying themselves. This is definitely a slow burn Very very slow burn. But it’s worth it.
My only setback , we could have done without the long drawn out explanations of the tour stops. It wasn’t relevant and had mr skimming those parts. And that we had more of the MMC’s perspective. I think we only get one chapter from his POV and I would have loved more.
Beyond that we see a woman who chooses herself for the first time. Puts herself and her needs and wants first. She finds love on her own terms with a man who not only respects her but supports her.
It’s a great feel good romance that will have you remembering what real love is supposed to feel like
Thank you so much to Annabelle Anders for the amazing opportunity to ARC read this beautiful book. 🩷
🚍Contemporary Romance
🩷Celebrity Chef FMC
🚍ER Doctor MMC
🩷Bucket List Tour Bus
🚍Grumpy x Sunshine
🩷Road Trip Romance
🚍SLOW Burn
🩷Self Discovery
🚍Grumpy Hero
🩷Broken Heroine
🚍Forced Proximity
🩷Sassy Seniors
🚍Meddling Family
🩷Swoon Worthy Moments
🚍Grief and Loss
🩷Sizzling Tension
🚍RomCom
🩷3rd Act Breakup
🚍Dual POV (kind of)
🩷HEA
This book is like a modern day version of Under the Tuscan Sun and I loved it. Add in some chaotic old seniors with a surprisingly good handle on technology and one ridiculously hot and grumpy doctor, and you are in for the ride of your life.
Luna is our semi-famous social media chef who has just lost everything very publicly after a messy breakup on air with her fiancé. She’s ready to hide under the covers and never resurface but her family refuses to let her go down and forces her to go on a bucket list tour that her mom initially had planned for herself. After a broken hip, the trip is open and seems like the perfect place to disappear for a while.
A tale as old as time, you always meet the hottest men when you literally look like a potato goblin and poor Luna is unfortunately the victim of this. As she boards her flight to Colorado to get on the tour, she’s seated next to Noah. The very hot…very grumpy ER doctor. He’s pissing her off 😂 but I think it’s just because he’s hot and she is unprepared for this interaction. Just make it through the flight. Easy enough. Right ? Wrong 🤭
At the welcome dinner she’s shocked to see that she will be in the company of a gaggle of senior citizens. But what stops her in her tracks is the handsome man sitting at the table. That’s right. Dr Noah is on the tour. And things are about to get very interesting.
The rest of the book we see these two become friends and grow closer. Learning more about each other and dropping any notion of who they are in the real world and just enjoying themselves. This is definitely a slow burn Very very slow burn. But it’s worth it.
My only setback , we could have done without the long drawn out explanations of the tour stops. It wasn’t relevant and had mr skimming those parts. And that we had more of the MMC’s perspective. I think we only get one chapter from his POV and I would have loved more.
Beyond that we see a woman who chooses herself for the first time. Puts herself and her needs and wants first. She finds love on her own terms with a man who not only respects her but supports her.
It’s a great feel good romance that will have you remembering what real love is supposed to feel like
Thank you so much to Annabelle Anders for the amazing opportunity to ARC read this beautiful book. 🩷
🚍Contemporary Romance
🩷Celebrity Chef FMC
🚍ER Doctor MMC
🩷Bucket List Tour Bus
🚍Grumpy x Sunshine
🩷Road Trip Romance
🚍SLOW Burn
🩷Self Discovery
🚍Grumpy Hero
🩷Broken Heroine
🚍Forced Proximity
🩷Sassy Seniors
🚍Meddling Family
🩷Swoon Worthy Moments
🚍Grief and Loss
🩷Sizzling Tension
🚍RomCom
🩷3rd Act Breakup
🚍Dual POV (kind of)
🩷HEA
August 18, 2025
This was a fantastic story. Luna has had her world turned upside down, and is pushed to go on her Mother’s bus tour as she is unable to go.
There is only one other tourist on the tour her age. Noah has come along as a helping hand for his mum, Christine.
The only other single lady on the bus, Babs, decides to throw Luna and Noah together at any opportunity. She keeps Christine company allowing Noah to be with Luna.
This is a slow burn with lots of witty banter between the two main characters. Luna confides to Noah about her disastrous last day at work, and her cheating ex fiancé. Noah tells Luna about his marriage and why he and his wife divorced.
On an outing the two of them have, they end up kissing and both agree it won’t happen again; that they will stay friends. Christine has a couple of surprises in store for Noah towards the end of the bus tour, and unbeknownst to him, Luna leaves to go home.
This was really well thought out, and the plotting of the story was perfect.
Congratulations Annabelle on a thoroughly enjoyable story in the contemporary genre. I look forward to reading about Luna’s sister Ashley and her husband Beckett, in The Love Ship.
There is only one other tourist on the tour her age. Noah has come along as a helping hand for his mum, Christine.
The only other single lady on the bus, Babs, decides to throw Luna and Noah together at any opportunity. She keeps Christine company allowing Noah to be with Luna.
This is a slow burn with lots of witty banter between the two main characters. Luna confides to Noah about her disastrous last day at work, and her cheating ex fiancé. Noah tells Luna about his marriage and why he and his wife divorced.
On an outing the two of them have, they end up kissing and both agree it won’t happen again; that they will stay friends. Christine has a couple of surprises in store for Noah towards the end of the bus tour, and unbeknownst to him, Luna leaves to go home.
This was really well thought out, and the plotting of the story was perfect.
Congratulations Annabelle on a thoroughly enjoyable story in the contemporary genre. I look forward to reading about Luna’s sister Ashley and her husband Beckett, in The Love Ship.
August 19, 2025
4.5⭐️/3🌶️. This book was so cute. I loved all of the adventures, the soul-searching, the romance, the drama. Everything. The only reason it’s not five stars is because I felt it was a tad drawn out and longer than necessary. Also, I read an ARC edition, and there was a few timeline things that didn’t make sense. But, these might be different in the final version. So take that with a grain of salt.
Overall, I loved this story. I completely fell in love with Luna & Noah. Both as individual characters and as a couple. They are just precious. Luna is hilarious…her brain works similar to mine and I related to her a lot. I really felt for the girl and the loneliness, the pressures, the outside opinions, the second-guessing…all of it. I loved her character growth journey though, and Noah is just perfect for her. He is such a sweetie, such a protector. I loved his gentle, caring, soft side. But I also loved his flirty side that would come out. I loved that he made bold decisions for Luna and truly showed her how much he cared. And if it wasn’t for other meddling forces and lies given to her, their time apart never would’ve happened because I know without a doubt he would have gone after her.
I am not a fan of 3rd act breakups but in this story it was completely necessary and I think Luna needed that time to trust herself and to heal. Not only to heal her heart but also to mend things with her family. I loved the epilogue and the resolution and to this story. Chefs kiss!!! Excited for the next book!!!
Overall, I loved this story. I completely fell in love with Luna & Noah. Both as individual characters and as a couple. They are just precious. Luna is hilarious…her brain works similar to mine and I related to her a lot. I really felt for the girl and the loneliness, the pressures, the outside opinions, the second-guessing…all of it. I loved her character growth journey though, and Noah is just perfect for her. He is such a sweetie, such a protector. I loved his gentle, caring, soft side. But I also loved his flirty side that would come out. I loved that he made bold decisions for Luna and truly showed her how much he cared. And if it wasn’t for other meddling forces and lies given to her, their time apart never would’ve happened because I know without a doubt he would have gone after her.
I am not a fan of 3rd act breakups but in this story it was completely necessary and I think Luna needed that time to trust herself and to heal. Not only to heal her heart but also to mend things with her family. I loved the epilogue and the resolution and to this story. Chefs kiss!!! Excited for the next book!!!
August 27, 2025
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ARC REVIEW
The Love Bus - Annabelle Anders
4.5/5⭐️
📚📚📚
This book truly has had a hold on me the last couple of days and I just loved all the vibes with it! Luna is a girl of my dang heart! After saying no a couple times to her sister she finally gives in and goes on this trip her mom had planned. When boarding the plane she meets Mr. Grumpy and ends up snapping a bit a him. I definitely giggled hard! Luna finally gets to the bus road trip vacation and quickly realizes everyone is much older…. That’s until Mr. Grumpy Noah shows up! We meet some of the best side characters while reading!! Like I love them as much as the main characters. I seriously enjoyed so many parts of this book like seeing places I’ve loved and the Stanley hotel in there!! As a paranormal lover I big smiled seeing that. The slow burn truly burned between these two and the chemistry was just so good! Overall I recommend adding this one to the tbr!
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If you like to read:
- Grumpy x sunshine
- Road trip romance
- Self discovery
- Slow burn
- Forced proximity
… You should definitely check this out
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Thank you so much for sending me a copy for an honest review in my own words. #giftedcopy
✨you get to go on vacation tomorrow, where are you going?
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ARC REVIEW
The Love Bus - Annabelle Anders
4.5/5⭐️
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This book truly has had a hold on me the last couple of days and I just loved all the vibes with it! Luna is a girl of my dang heart! After saying no a couple times to her sister she finally gives in and goes on this trip her mom had planned. When boarding the plane she meets Mr. Grumpy and ends up snapping a bit a him. I definitely giggled hard! Luna finally gets to the bus road trip vacation and quickly realizes everyone is much older…. That’s until Mr. Grumpy Noah shows up! We meet some of the best side characters while reading!! Like I love them as much as the main characters. I seriously enjoyed so many parts of this book like seeing places I’ve loved and the Stanley hotel in there!! As a paranormal lover I big smiled seeing that. The slow burn truly burned between these two and the chemistry was just so good! Overall I recommend adding this one to the tbr!
📚📚📚
If you like to read:
- Grumpy x sunshine
- Road trip romance
- Self discovery
- Slow burn
- Forced proximity
… You should definitely check this out
📚📚📚
Thank you so much for sending me a copy for an honest review in my own words. #giftedcopy
✨you get to go on vacation tomorrow, where are you going?
#books #booklover #smut #booknerd #bookfriend #bookish #booklovers #bookishcommunity #bookloversunite #instabook #bookporn #bookphotography #reviews #igbooks #ilovereading #smutty #bookaddiction #bookhoader #hotnsexy #fortheloveofbooks #bookrecs #yummy #givemeallthebooks #readingthepainaway #booktok
August 9, 2025
This book will show you that there is no timeline as to when you can fall in love again, after you go through a massive heartbreak. When a right person comes along, you will know it and you can't help but fall in love. Sounds cheesy, but it's true. My favorite part, a tour in a bus with love in the air for 12 days with everything covered and you get sight seeing, wine tasting, massages etc etc!! Where can I sign up!?? And Babs was like a secret fairy godmother for Luna. The conversation between Luna and Noah was so easy going. The talk about the fish Plink and Jumbo, their flirting, sassy comebacks, slowburn tension. Everything in this book was perfect!!
So what is this book about? Luna Faraday, one minute she is hosting a daytime show with her fiancé, the next she’s publicly calling off the wedding. And now she’s a viral sensation. Half the town thinks she’s a legend but the other half is a walking disaster. So what does she do? She goes off-grid with her mom’s bucket list bus tour which is mind you, is filled with senior citizens, a driver barely old enough to vote, and Mr. Aile guy. She expected peace and quiet but she got drama, ghost towns, a tech-savvy grandma squad, and the "friendship" (Ahem) with the same Aile guys who is very hot and also a trauma ER doctor named Noah. She wasn’t looking for love, but maybe that’s exactly when it finds you.
This book is sassy, heartfelt, hilarious, and will sweep you off your feet! If you’re into second chances, quirky road trips, and slow-burn romance with a swoony brooding love interest then you need to get on this Love Bus!!
So what is this book about? Luna Faraday, one minute she is hosting a daytime show with her fiancé, the next she’s publicly calling off the wedding. And now she’s a viral sensation. Half the town thinks she’s a legend but the other half is a walking disaster. So what does she do? She goes off-grid with her mom’s bucket list bus tour which is mind you, is filled with senior citizens, a driver barely old enough to vote, and Mr. Aile guy. She expected peace and quiet but she got drama, ghost towns, a tech-savvy grandma squad, and the "friendship" (Ahem) with the same Aile guys who is very hot and also a trauma ER doctor named Noah. She wasn’t looking for love, but maybe that’s exactly when it finds you.
This book is sassy, heartfelt, hilarious, and will sweep you off your feet! If you’re into second chances, quirky road trips, and slow-burn romance with a swoony brooding love interest then you need to get on this Love Bus!!
August 6, 2025
I have loved Annabelle Anders’ spicy historical romance for a long time. She has a way of packing so much into every page, and her characters are wonderful. It had been a hot minute since a new book, and I was wondering what was up. Taking a break? Retiring?
No, trying something new😳
And it’s awesome! A contemporary romance with the same heartfelt characters and jam packed story as her historicals? Yes!
Luna is a free-spirit with a social-media and local tv cooking show. Then she catches her chef partner cheating, live on the air, and has a public meltdown. Humiliated, she goes into hiding. In an effort to pull her out of her spiral, her mother and sister guilt her into going on a bus tour of the West that her mother had planned to take before she had surgery on her hip. “It’s paid for, can’t waste it.”
Luna spends two weeks touring the West (Anders is great at packing details into a story—my bucket list has some new entries now😊) with a group of senior citizens and another victim of a mother’s guilty scheming, hot doctor Noah. He has his own demons, and the trip is a chance for both Noah and Luna to do some thinking about the lives they really want to live.
This book is a long slow burn, but it never felt like it was dragging. Anders’ historicals tend to be quite steamy, but this was toned down. Not clean, but there is definitely a lot more story than steam. If you’re after squeaky clean romance, this isn’t quite it, but Luna and Noah definitely have more adventures than sex. You can choose your bonus scene steam level— there’s a sweet one and a spicy one.
I wasn’t surprised this was good, but I was surprised that I enjoyed every page of a book this long. Usually long books drag in spots, but this one was a fun read all the way through. I am really looking forward to reading what happens on sister Ashley’s cruise….
No, trying something new😳
And it’s awesome! A contemporary romance with the same heartfelt characters and jam packed story as her historicals? Yes!
Luna is a free-spirit with a social-media and local tv cooking show. Then she catches her chef partner cheating, live on the air, and has a public meltdown. Humiliated, she goes into hiding. In an effort to pull her out of her spiral, her mother and sister guilt her into going on a bus tour of the West that her mother had planned to take before she had surgery on her hip. “It’s paid for, can’t waste it.”
Luna spends two weeks touring the West (Anders is great at packing details into a story—my bucket list has some new entries now😊) with a group of senior citizens and another victim of a mother’s guilty scheming, hot doctor Noah. He has his own demons, and the trip is a chance for both Noah and Luna to do some thinking about the lives they really want to live.
This book is a long slow burn, but it never felt like it was dragging. Anders’ historicals tend to be quite steamy, but this was toned down. Not clean, but there is definitely a lot more story than steam. If you’re after squeaky clean romance, this isn’t quite it, but Luna and Noah definitely have more adventures than sex. You can choose your bonus scene steam level— there’s a sweet one and a spicy one.
I wasn’t surprised this was good, but I was surprised that I enjoyed every page of a book this long. Usually long books drag in spots, but this one was a fun read all the way through. I am really looking forward to reading what happens on sister Ashley’s cruise….
August 26, 2025
I just finished The Love Bus, and I absolutely loved it! 🥹🫶 It was my first books from Annabelle ☺️.
One of the things that really drew me in was the setting. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book where the main characters were on a road trip, and it made the story feel fresh and adventurous. As someone who loves to travel, I found myself looking up the places they visited on Google Maps just to satisfy my curiosity. It was so fun! 🤭
The characters were so easy to love, and I really enjoyed watching their relationship grow. Their chemistry felt real, sweet, and funny, just like in my favorite romcoms. I especially smiled at the mention of the movie Leap Year, which happens to be one of my all-time favorites (and my grandma loves it too 🥰).
As a side note, the book even made me want to rewatch The Shining since it popped up in the story 👀. Overall, The Love Bus is a heartwarming, funny, and romantic read that made me laugh, swoon, and dream about future adventures 😄. I didn’t want it to end, and of course, it’s a 5 ⭐ read for me! 🚍✨
One of the things that really drew me in was the setting. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book where the main characters were on a road trip, and it made the story feel fresh and adventurous. As someone who loves to travel, I found myself looking up the places they visited on Google Maps just to satisfy my curiosity. It was so fun! 🤭
The characters were so easy to love, and I really enjoyed watching their relationship grow. Their chemistry felt real, sweet, and funny, just like in my favorite romcoms. I especially smiled at the mention of the movie Leap Year, which happens to be one of my all-time favorites (and my grandma loves it too 🥰).
As a side note, the book even made me want to rewatch The Shining since it popped up in the story 👀. Overall, The Love Bus is a heartwarming, funny, and romantic read that made me laugh, swoon, and dream about future adventures 😄. I didn’t want it to end, and of course, it’s a 5 ⭐ read for me! 🚍✨
August 21, 2025
Luna Faraday thought her life was perfect until she found out her co-host-slash-fiancé was cheating on her.
Live. On. TV. Overnight her life totally changed but her mother roped her into The Southwest Bucket List Tour. Also on the tour with his mother is Dr Noah Grady. So the pair of them are thrown together on a coach full of retirees.
This is a new genre for the author & she’s knocked it out of the ballpark. Wonderful characters especially the secondary cast of retirees, I also loved Noah & Luna who met at the right time & I loved their hilarious, slow burn romance road trip to a HEA. It’s not the shortest book but I couldn’t believe nearly 550 pages could go so quickly. I laughed, I sighed & I thoroughly enjoyed it
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
Live. On. TV. Overnight her life totally changed but her mother roped her into The Southwest Bucket List Tour. Also on the tour with his mother is Dr Noah Grady. So the pair of them are thrown together on a coach full of retirees.
This is a new genre for the author & she’s knocked it out of the ballpark. Wonderful characters especially the secondary cast of retirees, I also loved Noah & Luna who met at the right time & I loved their hilarious, slow burn romance road trip to a HEA. It’s not the shortest book but I couldn’t believe nearly 550 pages could go so quickly. I laughed, I sighed & I thoroughly enjoyed it
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
August 26, 2025
Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Spice: 2/5 🌶️🌶️
Huge thank you to Annabelle Anders and her team for sending me this ARC!
All aboard 💗 The Love Bus 🚌🩷 — this story had me hooked from page one! The setting? So fresh and unique. The characters? Unforgettable. And the banter?? Absolute perfection—I was laughing nonstop! 🤣
Luna and Noah take us on a journey that’s equal parts hilarious, tender, and emotional. Their connection is full of yearning—the kind that makes your heart ache in the best way. This is a story that feels both heartwarming and healing, one you’ll stay up late flipping pages to see where the road leads.
Every chapter brims with sweetness, laughter, and a touch of longing, making it impossible not to devour this book in one sitting.
Tropes you’ll find:
• Forced Proximity
• Road Trip
• Slow Burn ❤️🔥
• Strangers to Lovers
• Grief
• Meddling Family
• Found Family
Spice: 2/5 🌶️🌶️
Huge thank you to Annabelle Anders and her team for sending me this ARC!
All aboard 💗 The Love Bus 🚌🩷 — this story had me hooked from page one! The setting? So fresh and unique. The characters? Unforgettable. And the banter?? Absolute perfection—I was laughing nonstop! 🤣
Luna and Noah take us on a journey that’s equal parts hilarious, tender, and emotional. Their connection is full of yearning—the kind that makes your heart ache in the best way. This is a story that feels both heartwarming and healing, one you’ll stay up late flipping pages to see where the road leads.
Every chapter brims with sweetness, laughter, and a touch of longing, making it impossible not to devour this book in one sitting.
Tropes you’ll find:
• Forced Proximity
• Road Trip
• Slow Burn ❤️🔥
• Strangers to Lovers
• Grief
• Meddling Family
• Found Family
August 8, 2025
This is Anders first foray into Contemporary romance and if six stars were available, I'd give it. This book has it all: mom guilt, miscommunication, a hot doctor, one broken heart, redemption and revenge, lust/love and Babs, the meddling dowager countess. (oops, wrong genre)
We all know love changes you, but Anders shows you how you can come back from even the worst relationships. How you do deserve more, and sometimes if you just had a good conversation you could have avoided years of pain and heartbreak. This book is about relationships, not letting others steal your joy, finding your way back and it's ok to be extra. It grabbed me from page one. I laughed, cried, felt some mom guilt, enjoyed the steam and was reminded it's okay to not have it all together all the time. Noah and Luna are perfect together and their journey on the love bus shows them the way to their own HEA.
The set up is well done for the 2nd book, and I can't wait to see how Ashley and Beckett rekindle the fire in their marriage.
Best life advice: "Don't let the good stuff get away while you're waiting to feel ready."
For readers of Annabelle's historical romance - I found Noah reminiscent of Mantis in "Cocky Viscount." Always taking care of everyone, even in his own pain.
Thank you Annabelle for the ARC.
We all know love changes you, but Anders shows you how you can come back from even the worst relationships. How you do deserve more, and sometimes if you just had a good conversation you could have avoided years of pain and heartbreak. This book is about relationships, not letting others steal your joy, finding your way back and it's ok to be extra. It grabbed me from page one. I laughed, cried, felt some mom guilt, enjoyed the steam and was reminded it's okay to not have it all together all the time. Noah and Luna are perfect together and their journey on the love bus shows them the way to their own HEA.
The set up is well done for the 2nd book, and I can't wait to see how Ashley and Beckett rekindle the fire in their marriage.
Best life advice: "Don't let the good stuff get away while you're waiting to feel ready."
For readers of Annabelle's historical romance - I found Noah reminiscent of Mantis in "Cocky Viscount." Always taking care of everyone, even in his own pain.
Thank you Annabelle for the ARC.
August 13, 2025
This might actually be one of my favourite romance reads of the year. A beautiful story of heartbreak and a women’s journey of healing and self discovery.
Never have I wanted to be a main character more!
Noah is absolutely swoon worthy. The perfect blend of a man who challenges and encourages a women! I loved him from the first “good girl”. That slow burn had me turning pages faster than I care to admit.
When I first started it and saw it was over 500 pages, my initial reaction was “why is a romance so long”. But now I’m on the other side, I could have easily read 500 pages more of Luna and Noah’s story.
Also an honourable mention for Tay and Babs for being the ultimate girls girls!
So blessed to have revived an ARC of this in exchange for my honest review.
Never have I wanted to be a main character more!
Noah is absolutely swoon worthy. The perfect blend of a man who challenges and encourages a women! I loved him from the first “good girl”. That slow burn had me turning pages faster than I care to admit.
When I first started it and saw it was over 500 pages, my initial reaction was “why is a romance so long”. But now I’m on the other side, I could have easily read 500 pages more of Luna and Noah’s story.
Also an honourable mention for Tay and Babs for being the ultimate girls girls!
So blessed to have revived an ARC of this in exchange for my honest review.
August 18, 2025
**ARC READ**
When life implodes for Luna, she begrudgingly accepts to take her mom's place in a 12 day bus tour at the encouragement of her sister. She meets many new friends on the trip, including Babs, a spunky woman with plans up her sleeves, and Noah, an ER doctor traveling with his mom. The last thing Luna needs is to go falling in love, but a fling cant hurt, right?
My. Heart. This was such a cute book I couldn't put it down. I was so proud of Luna by the end of the book, learning to stand up and face things head on on her own. I was also proud of Noah for standing up to his own mom. Both our MCs had similar issues with their moms and it was so wonderful watching them handle their concerns. I loved watching this love story unfold and how much character growth they had - really everyone had! Cute read, and I highly recommend people getting their hands on it!
When life implodes for Luna, she begrudgingly accepts to take her mom's place in a 12 day bus tour at the encouragement of her sister. She meets many new friends on the trip, including Babs, a spunky woman with plans up her sleeves, and Noah, an ER doctor traveling with his mom. The last thing Luna needs is to go falling in love, but a fling cant hurt, right?
My. Heart. This was such a cute book I couldn't put it down. I was so proud of Luna by the end of the book, learning to stand up and face things head on on her own. I was also proud of Noah for standing up to his own mom. Both our MCs had similar issues with their moms and it was so wonderful watching them handle their concerns. I loved watching this love story unfold and how much character growth they had - really everyone had! Cute read, and I highly recommend people getting their hands on it!
August 26, 2025
***ARC REVIEW***
This book was a fun, sweet ride with great Southwest road trip vibes that made it super entertaining. The quirky bus crew added tons of charm and humor, and the characters were definitely a highlight. Noah was genuinely kind and thoughtful, and Luna’s growth felt relatable and satisfying. I did enjoy watching them navigate love after heartbreak, even if their romance didn’t totally blow me away.
That said, the pacing dragged in places and the inner monologue got a bit overwhelming. I really wish it had been dual POV. Noah’s perspective came too late, and I wanted more insight into his relationship with his mom. The slow burn didn’t quite land for me, and I found myself losing interest at times. Still, there were lovely moments throughout, and I’m glad I stuck with it.
This book was a fun, sweet ride with great Southwest road trip vibes that made it super entertaining. The quirky bus crew added tons of charm and humor, and the characters were definitely a highlight. Noah was genuinely kind and thoughtful, and Luna’s growth felt relatable and satisfying. I did enjoy watching them navigate love after heartbreak, even if their romance didn’t totally blow me away.
That said, the pacing dragged in places and the inner monologue got a bit overwhelming. I really wish it had been dual POV. Noah’s perspective came too late, and I wanted more insight into his relationship with his mom. The slow burn didn’t quite land for me, and I found myself losing interest at times. Still, there were lovely moments throughout, and I’m glad I stuck with it.
August 6, 2025
This book is about Lana, a recently single tv chef, who takes her mom’s place on a U.S. bus tour. It’s on this trip that she meets recently divorced Dr. Noah Grady who is on the trip with his mom. They end up connecting since they are the only people on this bus tour that aren’t senior citizens.
This was such a fun read! I loved following Lana on this adventurous road trip. I loved all of the characters and I really enjoyed seeing how much they all grew as the story progressed.
Read this if you like:
💕 Slow Burn
💕 Forced Proximity
💕 Grumpy Heroine
💕 Road Trip
💕 Enemies to Friends to Lovers
Thank you to the author for an arc of the book.
This was such a fun read! I loved following Lana on this adventurous road trip. I loved all of the characters and I really enjoyed seeing how much they all grew as the story progressed.
Read this if you like:
💕 Slow Burn
💕 Forced Proximity
💕 Grumpy Heroine
💕 Road Trip
💕 Enemies to Friends to Lovers
Thank you to the author for an arc of the book.
August 20, 2025
One of my go to Historical Romance authors, Annabelle Anders, whose emotionally rich story telling never fails to impress, has penned her first Contemporary Romance, "The Love Bus", and dare I say it's a winner!
Luna Faraday and Noah Grady separately embark on a bus travel trip full of seniors. What ensues is a heartwarming story showcasing that it is OK to reassess ones chosen path and relationships. Especially when said path is no longer fulfilling. I look forward to reading future books in this series.
I received a copy from the author. This is my voluntary review and my own opinion.
Luna Faraday and Noah Grady separately embark on a bus travel trip full of seniors. What ensues is a heartwarming story showcasing that it is OK to reassess ones chosen path and relationships. Especially when said path is no longer fulfilling. I look forward to reading future books in this series.
I received a copy from the author. This is my voluntary review and my own opinion.
August 11, 2025
This is such a fun, interesting read. The chemistry between Luna and Noah is a wonderful slow burn, and both of their backstories are relatable.
There are so many interesting secondary characters throughout the book, wonderful descriptions of the destinations of the bus itinerary, and some funny moments throughout the story.
I can't wait for the next book in the series.
I received this book as an ARC, and these are my opinions.
There are so many interesting secondary characters throughout the book, wonderful descriptions of the destinations of the bus itinerary, and some funny moments throughout the story.
I can't wait for the next book in the series.
I received this book as an ARC, and these are my opinions.
August 3, 2025
Thank you to the author for this ARC 🫶🏻🫶🏻
The Love Bus 🚌 is about Luna, a recently infamous tv chef fresh from a break up! When her mother can’t attend a US bus tour, she’s forced to take her place! While on her new adventure, she meets Dr. Noah Grady. He’s on a trip with his mother and recently divorced.
As the only 2 people under 60 years old, they gravitate toward each other. As they have their own self discoveries about their work and love life, they can’t deny their attraction. After deciding to have a vacation fling, they develop real feelings. But with Noah’s meddling mother and Luna’s terrible ex-fiancé, can they make things work when they’re no longer on the love bus?!
This is my first read by this author and her contemporary debut. With one POV, this was such a fun and wild ride with Luna as our narrator. I really enjoyed the road trip and all of the growth the characters had! The cast of characters was also a fun addition to the story! Buckle up and hop on the Love Bus🩷🚍
The Love Bus 🚌 is about Luna, a recently infamous tv chef fresh from a break up! When her mother can’t attend a US bus tour, she’s forced to take her place! While on her new adventure, she meets Dr. Noah Grady. He’s on a trip with his mother and recently divorced.
As the only 2 people under 60 years old, they gravitate toward each other. As they have their own self discoveries about their work and love life, they can’t deny their attraction. After deciding to have a vacation fling, they develop real feelings. But with Noah’s meddling mother and Luna’s terrible ex-fiancé, can they make things work when they’re no longer on the love bus?!
This is my first read by this author and her contemporary debut. With one POV, this was such a fun and wild ride with Luna as our narrator. I really enjoyed the road trip and all of the growth the characters had! The cast of characters was also a fun addition to the story! Buckle up and hop on the Love Bus🩷🚍
August 28, 2025
ARC review: I really enjoyed this book! It had a bit of a slower start, but about half way through it really picked up and I didn’t want to put it down. This book is all about self discovery and coming into your own. The romance is cute and fun and the people on the bus are great too. Highly recommend this book!
August 7, 2025
This book is perfection. There are so many layers to Luna’s story and you will go on an interesting ride as she tries to figure out her life after it implodes. You get pulled into the story of the love bus when Luna ends up going on the 12 day adventure that her mom was no longer able to take. It is filled with so many interesting characters that you will quickly fall in love with. You can’t help but cheer for Luna as she goes through some major self reflection and growth. You don’t want to miss out on this adventure with Luna.
August 20, 2025
Luna and Noah!!! Forced on a sightseeing road trip with a bus full of much older, lovable side characters (Babs is the sweetest fairy grandmother of your dreams 💕)
The slow burn, banter and chemistry these two have is amazing, and Annabelle is an amazing writer. Quick writing, the story never dragged, and just amazing at bringing you into the moment without overdoing anything.
The slow burn, banter and chemistry these two have is amazing, and Annabelle is an amazing writer. Quick writing, the story never dragged, and just amazing at bringing you into the moment without overdoing anything.
August 16, 2025
There is so much fun banter, crazy moments, and sweet sighs in this book! I love how the timing is wrong but the love and support are absolutely right. Wonderful characters and great chemistry throughout!
September 2, 2025
Luna is going through a difficult time and feels like her life has no direction. Her sister convinces her to go on a bus trip just to distract her mind.
Will she be able to heal, laugh, and find love along the way? A sweet story that will make you feel like the main character.
The chapters are full of details, so they felt long, but that's a matter of taste.
Will she be able to heal, laugh, and find love along the way? A sweet story that will make you feel like the main character.
The chapters are full of details, so they felt long, but that's a matter of taste.
August 4, 2025
Loved this book, Luna working on finding/loving herself while also stumbling upon love along the way. What an incredible read and I feel so lucky to have been able to read this ARC.
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