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Runaway Roadtrip
400 square feet. Five years of wanting. Zero escape routes.
I ran from my wedding and crashed out in my brother's best friend's RV. Worst hiding spot ever.
Now Ben Pierce and I are stuck together, 400 square feet of forced proximity, five years of unresolved tension, and absolutely zero chance of keeping our hands to ourselves. And the one bed situation isn’t helping things.
The plan: Just one more day before we go our separate ways.
The problem: I'm falling for the grumpiest, most infuriating man I've ever known. The same man who told me I'd be happy five years ago. The one I've been trying to forget ever since.
Ben's headed to California to take care of his family. I'm headed home to face my wedding disaster. We can't be together, not when I just left another man at the altar, not when my brother would lose his mind, not when Ben's building a life I'm not part of.
But every mile makes it harder to remember why we're fighting this. Every late-night conversation. Every accidental touch. Every moment he looks at me like I'm exactly enough.
I spent my whole life being perfect. Maybe it's time to be happy instead.
Runaway bride meets road trip romance meets the one that got away. Buckle up.
Wildflower Brides is a hilarious new romcom series from Kelly Kay
Four women who are about to bloom whereever they want and the men who never saw them coming.
Sometimes the best love stories start when you stop being who everyone expects and start being yourself.
A romantic comedy series starter bantery, steamy, with a small-town girl gang and a HEA guaranteed.
I ran from my wedding and crashed out in my brother's best friend's RV. Worst hiding spot ever.
Now Ben Pierce and I are stuck together, 400 square feet of forced proximity, five years of unresolved tension, and absolutely zero chance of keeping our hands to ourselves. And the one bed situation isn’t helping things.
The plan: Just one more day before we go our separate ways.
The problem: I'm falling for the grumpiest, most infuriating man I've ever known. The same man who told me I'd be happy five years ago. The one I've been trying to forget ever since.
Ben's headed to California to take care of his family. I'm headed home to face my wedding disaster. We can't be together, not when I just left another man at the altar, not when my brother would lose his mind, not when Ben's building a life I'm not part of.
But every mile makes it harder to remember why we're fighting this. Every late-night conversation. Every accidental touch. Every moment he looks at me like I'm exactly enough.
I spent my whole life being perfect. Maybe it's time to be happy instead.
Runaway bride meets road trip romance meets the one that got away. Buckle up.
Wildflower Brides is a hilarious new romcom series from Kelly Kay
Four women who are about to bloom whereever they want and the men who never saw them coming.
Sometimes the best love stories start when you stop being who everyone expects and start being yourself.
A romantic comedy series starter bantery, steamy, with a small-town girl gang and a HEA guaranteed.
420 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 19, 2026
About the author
Kelly Kay
41 books305 followersI used to create "dreams" with my best friend growing up. We'd each pick a boy we liked, then we'd write down a meet-cute that always ended with a happily ever after.
Now I get to dream every day, although it's a little steamier these days. And I've discovered I can and will write anywhere I can. Keep tuned to Instagram to see all the times I fit in a sentence or two.
I'm a writer, married to a writer, mother of a creative dynamo of a nine-year-old boy and currently a little sleepy. I'm a klutz and goofball and love lipstick as much as my Chuck Taylors.
Good things in the world: pepperoni pizza, Flair pens*, wine, coffee, laughing with my friends until my stomach hurts, a musician at the top of their game, getting lost somewhere I've never been, matinee movies on a weekday, the Chicago Cubs, a fresh new notebook full of possibilities, bourbon on a cold night, Fantasy Football, witty men, walking through the local zoo in the rain and that moment when a character clicks in and begins to write their own adventure. I'm just the pen.
Now I get to dream every day, although it's a little steamier these days. And I've discovered I can and will write anywhere I can. Keep tuned to Instagram to see all the times I fit in a sentence or two.
I'm a writer, married to a writer, mother of a creative dynamo of a nine-year-old boy and currently a little sleepy. I'm a klutz and goofball and love lipstick as much as my Chuck Taylors.
Good things in the world: pepperoni pizza, Flair pens*, wine, coffee, laughing with my friends until my stomach hurts, a musician at the top of their game, getting lost somewhere I've never been, matinee movies on a weekday, the Chicago Cubs, a fresh new notebook full of possibilities, bourbon on a cold night, Fantasy Football, witty men, walking through the local zoo in the rain and that moment when a character clicks in and begins to write their own adventure. I'm just the pen.
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May 19, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
This book was SUCH a fun chaotic rom-com in the best possible way 😭💛
Courtney and Ben had amazing chemistry from the start, and their banter genuinely kept me smiling the entire time. Between the road trip chaos, awkward situations, emotional moments, and all the ridiculous shenanigans, this story was just ridiculously entertaining from beginning to end.
I also loved that underneath all the humor there was a really heartfelt message about figuring out who you are outside of everyone else’s expectations. Both Courtney and Ben are so used to being what other people need them to be that somewhere along the way they stop asking themselves what they actually want.
Watching them slowly rediscover themselves while falling back into each other’s orbit made the romance feel really meaningful underneath all the comedy.
And the friend group??? Absolutely loved them. The girls felt supportive, chaotic, loyal, and genuinely believable in a way that made the story even more fun.
✨ what to expect ✨
🚐 Road trip romance
💞 Second chance romance
😂 Rom-com chaos
🏡 Small-town vibes
💬 Elite banter
💛 Found family friendships
✨ Self-discovery journey
This book was funny, sweet, heartfelt, and completely addictive. Definitely one of those romances that would make the PERFECT comfort read 🤍
This book was SUCH a fun chaotic rom-com in the best possible way 😭💛
Courtney and Ben had amazing chemistry from the start, and their banter genuinely kept me smiling the entire time. Between the road trip chaos, awkward situations, emotional moments, and all the ridiculous shenanigans, this story was just ridiculously entertaining from beginning to end.
I also loved that underneath all the humor there was a really heartfelt message about figuring out who you are outside of everyone else’s expectations. Both Courtney and Ben are so used to being what other people need them to be that somewhere along the way they stop asking themselves what they actually want.
Watching them slowly rediscover themselves while falling back into each other’s orbit made the romance feel really meaningful underneath all the comedy.
And the friend group??? Absolutely loved them. The girls felt supportive, chaotic, loyal, and genuinely believable in a way that made the story even more fun.
✨ what to expect ✨
🚐 Road trip romance
💞 Second chance romance
😂 Rom-com chaos
🏡 Small-town vibes
💬 Elite banter
💛 Found family friendships
✨ Self-discovery journey
This book was funny, sweet, heartfelt, and completely addictive. Definitely one of those romances that would make the PERFECT comfort read 🤍
June 1, 2026
Do yourself a favour and read The Surprise Bride before diving into Runaway Roadtrip. In that you get the lead up to the wedding that wasn’t and see the progression of Courtney losing her sense of self. Rediscovering this is a major plot line for the road trip. We also get the scene between her and Ben that occurred five years before which is referred to many times throughout the book.
Having said that, this is what happens from the wedding day forward. It’s a sometimes madcap, sometimes extremely emotional journey of two people finding themselves and one another as they leave their past regrets and guilt behind in locations they visit that hold significance to them.
In true Kelly Kay style there are many hilarious scenes that will have you laughing loudly, banter between Court and Ben that will keep the smile on your face as you read their exchanges, interspersed with emotional, heartfelt moments as the true love between these characters shines.
I loved the way it all came to a dramatic conclusion on the Taylor’s front lawn and the way when Courtney finally stands up for herself, family and friends rally hard.
I really enjoyed reading this and look forward to glimpses of their future as Courtney’s girlfriends get their own stories in the series to come.
Having said that, this is what happens from the wedding day forward. It’s a sometimes madcap, sometimes extremely emotional journey of two people finding themselves and one another as they leave their past regrets and guilt behind in locations they visit that hold significance to them.
In true Kelly Kay style there are many hilarious scenes that will have you laughing loudly, banter between Court and Ben that will keep the smile on your face as you read their exchanges, interspersed with emotional, heartfelt moments as the true love between these characters shines.
I loved the way it all came to a dramatic conclusion on the Taylor’s front lawn and the way when Courtney finally stands up for herself, family and friends rally hard.
I really enjoyed reading this and look forward to glimpses of their future as Courtney’s girlfriends get their own stories in the series to come.
May 26, 2026
4.5 rounded up
this book had me kicking my feet one second and STRESSED the next 😭🚗🚐🏃🏼♀️💨👰
Runaway Road was the definition of chaotic in the best possible way .. messy emotions, forced proximity, accidental detours, small town vibes, tensionnnn and a romance that completely snuck up on me. I was hooked straight away. The chemiSTRYYY from the SECOND they crashed into each other’s lives and I genuinely didn’t want to put this down.
Highly recommend for a cute summer romance book!!!
this book had me kicking my feet one second and STRESSED the next 😭🚗🚐🏃🏼♀️💨👰
Runaway Road was the definition of chaotic in the best possible way .. messy emotions, forced proximity, accidental detours, small town vibes, tensionnnn and a romance that completely snuck up on me. I was hooked straight away. The chemiSTRYYY from the SECOND they crashed into each other’s lives and I genuinely didn’t want to put this down.
Highly recommend for a cute summer romance book!!!
July 26, 2026
I’m like my gosh, I’m so glad I signed up for this arc. I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about a series where the female main character shared a name with me, but honestly, I grew to love her and Ben’s story so much. Such a funny series to read. This is the type of relationship girls dream of. I also loved the travel and experiences I got to experience through these two as well.
May 26, 2026
I received an ARC of this book.
Courtney and Ben are so CUTE. Rom-com, brother’s best friend, runaway bride, grumpy/ sunshine. Courtney slowly finds her way back to herself with Ben on a road trip.
Loved the themes of letting go of people-pleasing, adventure with the right person, and of course, happily ever after.
Courtney and Ben are so CUTE. Rom-com, brother’s best friend, runaway bride, grumpy/ sunshine. Courtney slowly finds her way back to herself with Ben on a road trip.
Loved the themes of letting go of people-pleasing, adventure with the right person, and of course, happily ever after.
Review of advance copy received from Author
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Title: Runaway Roadtrip: Wildflower Brides (Book 2)
Author: Kelly Kay
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Pages: 399
Rating: 4.5⭐️/5 (rounded up!)
“Love should be a loud shout, a song that never ends, heart flutters, a warmth in your soul that’s always there, and a full fucking lungful of breath that you can’t wait to share with that person. Love should be a field of wildflowers not a curated bouquet. Mine slips from my fingers.”
Courtney running away from her wedding was chaotic enough, but ending up trapped in a tiny RV with her brother’s best friend made it even worse (or maybe better). Ben has been in her life forever: her first crush and the one person she could never quite forget, but years of bad timing and hidden feelings kept them apart. Now, between late-night talks, accidental touches, and endless miles on the road, the tension they’ve ignored for years becomes impossible to escape.
Ben is the ultimate grumpy-but-secretly-soft guy, and Courtney slowly stops living for everyone else and finally chooses herself for once. The mix of humor, emotion, friendship, and romance is romcom perfection. What I really loved is how the story doesn’t treat love as something clean or easy - it’s messy, complicated, and sometimes painful, but it still focuses on accountability, growth, and choosing to make things right instead of running from the consequences. Swifties will absolutely love this one too, with Taylor Swift references and song mentions sprinkled throughout from multiple albums, making it feel like the whole romance is set to her music. Overall, this is the ultimate small-town romcom with brother’s best friend, grumpy x sunshine, one bed, road trip chaos, and all the heartfelt moments that make it impossible to put down.
A big thanks to Love Notes PR and Kelly Kay for providing me with a digital ARC of this book!
Releasing 05/19/2026 on Amazon, KU and paperback.
Title: Runaway Roadtrip: Wildflower Brides (Book 2)
Author: Kelly Kay
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Pages: 399
Rating: 4.5⭐️/5 (rounded up!)
“Love should be a loud shout, a song that never ends, heart flutters, a warmth in your soul that’s always there, and a full fucking lungful of breath that you can’t wait to share with that person. Love should be a field of wildflowers not a curated bouquet. Mine slips from my fingers.”
Courtney running away from her wedding was chaotic enough, but ending up trapped in a tiny RV with her brother’s best friend made it even worse (or maybe better). Ben has been in her life forever: her first crush and the one person she could never quite forget, but years of bad timing and hidden feelings kept them apart. Now, between late-night talks, accidental touches, and endless miles on the road, the tension they’ve ignored for years becomes impossible to escape.
Ben is the ultimate grumpy-but-secretly-soft guy, and Courtney slowly stops living for everyone else and finally chooses herself for once. The mix of humor, emotion, friendship, and romance is romcom perfection. What I really loved is how the story doesn’t treat love as something clean or easy - it’s messy, complicated, and sometimes painful, but it still focuses on accountability, growth, and choosing to make things right instead of running from the consequences. Swifties will absolutely love this one too, with Taylor Swift references and song mentions sprinkled throughout from multiple albums, making it feel like the whole romance is set to her music. Overall, this is the ultimate small-town romcom with brother’s best friend, grumpy x sunshine, one bed, road trip chaos, and all the heartfelt moments that make it impossible to put down.
A big thanks to Love Notes PR and Kelly Kay for providing me with a digital ARC of this book!
Releasing 05/19/2026 on Amazon, KU and paperback.
June 5, 2026
Runaway Roadtrip is a story about finding yourself, finding love and not being afraid of either. It had me feeling nostalgic. As a millennial, this RomCom with The Runaway Bride vibes, the obsessions with crayon colors and Elvis, was a book that took me on a journey!
The fmc reminded me of one Josephine March (IYKYK) and how she decided to no longer fit into the mold and have the life that everyone else thought she should. Choosing to be who she wanted, go where she wanted, love who she wanted and do what she wanted was something that she never thought was possible… until it was. Until she chose it, until she chose her freedom and how she wanted to spend it.
Ben is a mmc who felt the weight of the world on his shoulders without a way to carry it that didn’t involve sacrificing all his joy. He had loads of love to give but the person he wanted to give it to most was off limits and those he did give it to cared little about it. (Something I can actually relate to in real life and helped me understand his character better ❤️)
Courtney and Ben together… well,
it was chaos, silly, intense, comical and all the things that love is when it has a years long history of fighting feelings, slow burn, denial and all the tension. When that tension snaps and the slow burn ends 👏🏼🥵🔥!
The first love, truest love and lifelong love… well there is no competing when someone is all 3 and is worth changing your life for. Ben and Courtney figure out exactly what that is like. (Along with who was secretly rooting for them and their happiness all along. 🩷)
What to expect:
-spice
-a runaway bride
-brother’s best friend
-grumpy x sunshine
-slow burn
-comical chaos
The fmc reminded me of one Josephine March (IYKYK) and how she decided to no longer fit into the mold and have the life that everyone else thought she should. Choosing to be who she wanted, go where she wanted, love who she wanted and do what she wanted was something that she never thought was possible… until it was. Until she chose it, until she chose her freedom and how she wanted to spend it.
Ben is a mmc who felt the weight of the world on his shoulders without a way to carry it that didn’t involve sacrificing all his joy. He had loads of love to give but the person he wanted to give it to most was off limits and those he did give it to cared little about it. (Something I can actually relate to in real life and helped me understand his character better ❤️)
Courtney and Ben together… well,
it was chaos, silly, intense, comical and all the things that love is when it has a years long history of fighting feelings, slow burn, denial and all the tension. When that tension snaps and the slow burn ends 👏🏼🥵🔥!
The first love, truest love and lifelong love… well there is no competing when someone is all 3 and is worth changing your life for. Ben and Courtney figure out exactly what that is like. (Along with who was secretly rooting for them and their happiness all along. 🩷)
What to expect:
-spice
-a runaway bride
-brother’s best friend
-grumpy x sunshine
-slow burn
-comical chaos
May 19, 2026
Thank you Love Notes for this ARC😊
Runaway Roadtrip! What a fantastic story humorous, smart, and sassy. 5+ ⭐️
Courtney is about to wed Kirk -like literally in the dress ready to go, but so not into it. She’s always doing what others want her to do not necessarily what she wants out of life.
So she runs—to the nearest RV which happens to belong to Ben her brothers bf and a childhood friend of herself.
Ben is a bit grumpy in a good way, he’s basically loved Courtney all his life and when he finds her in his “Class A Motorcoach” the adventure begins.
Such a fun story the Target scene alone had me putting my kindle down (in the best way) and ball out laughing!!!😂
They both go on a great journey and discover who they truly want to be!
What to expect:
🥰 Brother's Best Friend
💍 Runaway Bride
⛅️ Grumpy x Sunshine
🧡 Friends to Lovers
💞 Close Proximity
🏡 Small Town
🚘 Roadtrip
Thanks again for the ArC and happy release to Kelly Kay
Runaway Roadtrip! What a fantastic story humorous, smart, and sassy. 5+ ⭐️
Courtney is about to wed Kirk -like literally in the dress ready to go, but so not into it. She’s always doing what others want her to do not necessarily what she wants out of life.
So she runs—to the nearest RV which happens to belong to Ben her brothers bf and a childhood friend of herself.
Ben is a bit grumpy in a good way, he’s basically loved Courtney all his life and when he finds her in his “Class A Motorcoach” the adventure begins.
Such a fun story the Target scene alone had me putting my kindle down (in the best way) and ball out laughing!!!😂
They both go on a great journey and discover who they truly want to be!
What to expect:
🥰 Brother's Best Friend
💍 Runaway Bride
⛅️ Grumpy x Sunshine
🧡 Friends to Lovers
💞 Close Proximity
🏡 Small Town
🚘 Roadtrip
Thanks again for the ArC and happy release to Kelly Kay
May 25, 2026
This was one of the best rom-coms I’ve read this year.
From the very beginning, I was completely entertained and found myself smiling through so many scenes. Kelly Kay created a story that perfectly balanced humor, chemistry, heart, and emotional growth.
Courtney and Ben were such a fun couple to follow. Their chemistry was undeniable from the start, but what really sold me was the banter between them. Every conversation felt natural and effortless, and their history together added another layer to the romance that kept me invested in their journey.
The forced proximity of being stuck together in an RV created so many great moments, especially when years of unresolved feelings began surfacing. The tension between them was wonderful, and I loved watching them slowly figure out what they truly meant to one another.
One of my favorite parts of the book was the friend group. They didn’t disappoint at all. They brought so much humor, support, and personality to the story and made the world feel even more real and enjoyable.
Beyond the romance, I loved the message about choosing happiness and being true to yourself instead of living according to everyone else’s expectations. It gave the story emotional depth while still keeping the fun rom-com energy that made it such an enjoyable read.
If you’re looking for a romance filled with banter, chemistry, forced proximity, road trip adventures, and a friend group you’ll wish you could join, I definitely recommend adding this one to your TBR.
✨ Tropes:
💍 Runaway Bride
🚐 Road Trip Romance
🛏️ One Bed
👫 Brother’s Best Friend
🔥 Forced Proximity
❤️ The One That Got Away
😤 Grumpy MMC
😂 Romantic Comedy
⭐️ Overall Rating: 5/5
🔥 Burn Level: 4.5/5
🌶️ Spice Level: 3.5/5
💧 Emotional Impact: 3.5/5
Thank you to Love Notes PR for the opportunity to read and review this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
From the very beginning, I was completely entertained and found myself smiling through so many scenes. Kelly Kay created a story that perfectly balanced humor, chemistry, heart, and emotional growth.
Courtney and Ben were such a fun couple to follow. Their chemistry was undeniable from the start, but what really sold me was the banter between them. Every conversation felt natural and effortless, and their history together added another layer to the romance that kept me invested in their journey.
The forced proximity of being stuck together in an RV created so many great moments, especially when years of unresolved feelings began surfacing. The tension between them was wonderful, and I loved watching them slowly figure out what they truly meant to one another.
One of my favorite parts of the book was the friend group. They didn’t disappoint at all. They brought so much humor, support, and personality to the story and made the world feel even more real and enjoyable.
Beyond the romance, I loved the message about choosing happiness and being true to yourself instead of living according to everyone else’s expectations. It gave the story emotional depth while still keeping the fun rom-com energy that made it such an enjoyable read.
If you’re looking for a romance filled with banter, chemistry, forced proximity, road trip adventures, and a friend group you’ll wish you could join, I definitely recommend adding this one to your TBR.
✨ Tropes:
💍 Runaway Bride
🚐 Road Trip Romance
🛏️ One Bed
👫 Brother’s Best Friend
🔥 Forced Proximity
❤️ The One That Got Away
😤 Grumpy MMC
😂 Romantic Comedy
⭐️ Overall Rating: 5/5
🔥 Burn Level: 4.5/5
🌶️ Spice Level: 3.5/5
💧 Emotional Impact: 3.5/5
Thank you to Love Notes PR for the opportunity to read and review this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 22, 2026
Absolutely wonderful
Kelly Kay can channel human emotions perfectly. Reading the prequel, you get how Courtney has her back up against the wall with all the demands of Kirk and the approaching wedding. Running was the only thing that made sense. And hiding out in Ben's RV was definitely fate. The road trip was great, but watching Courtney and Ben face their reality was even better. The book tugs at your heart strings, makes you laugh, makes you cry...it does it all. Highly recommend. 10/10.
Kelly Kay can channel human emotions perfectly. Reading the prequel, you get how Courtney has her back up against the wall with all the demands of Kirk and the approaching wedding. Running was the only thing that made sense. And hiding out in Ben's RV was definitely fate. The road trip was great, but watching Courtney and Ben face their reality was even better. The book tugs at your heart strings, makes you laugh, makes you cry...it does it all. Highly recommend. 10/10.
May 21, 2026
I really enjoyed Ben and Courtney's adventure! As sad as I was to see Courtney potentially having to marry a dbag, I'm glad her getting stuck in a Class A Motorcoach bathroom lead her back to the love of her life.
I enjoyed the small moments Ben and Courtney shared driving around and my heart broke each time Ben thought to leave Courtney behind. The final night they had together and when she is swept away made my heart hurt for them.
Im excited to read the next stories in this series!
I enjoyed the small moments Ben and Courtney shared driving around and my heart broke each time Ben thought to leave Courtney behind. The final night they had together and when she is swept away made my heart hurt for them.
Im excited to read the next stories in this series!
May 13, 2026
I received this ARC from Love Notes PR. I devoured this book! It’s the perfect romcom with a few Taylor Swift mentions, which I loved. I really enjoyed the relationship between the two main characters. I especially enjoyed Courtney’s personal journey throughout the story. Her and Ben are one of my favorite couples.
May 27, 2026
4.5 stars. This was so much fun and had me smiling so much. A chaotic roadtrip full of witty banter, awkward encounters, heartfelt moments, and swoonworthy romance make this book an absolute must read. I normally am not a huge fan of second chance romances but this was done so well. While it is incredibly funny, I also loved the softer moments. I loved seeing our characters learn to truly find themselves and what they want for themselves. If you love a great romcom that will keep you laughing while also pulling at your heartstrings, this is the book for you!
Thank you to Kelly and Love Notes PR for this ARC in return for my honest review. My opinions are my own.
Thank you to Kelly and Love Notes PR for this ARC in return for my honest review. My opinions are my own.
May 14, 2026
This was a really sweet book and a really sweet couple. I love a childhood friends story where they finally succumb to the feelings they’ve been harboring for years. I also loved all the Taylor Swift tie in!
May 14, 2026
This was an enjoyable read. I liked Ben and Courtney. I liked the fun of the road trip. I liked the way it let them reconnect and let their feelings grow. The stops were fun and I loved what they do with the dress. Overall it was a good book.
hard-dnf-s
May 16, 2026Thank you to LoveNotes PR for the opportunity to read this as an arc!
DNFing on May 16th, 50 pages in (11%).
Unfortunately, I found this too clunky. A lot of the sentences were abrupt. And it felt like there was no chemistry this early on between the main pairing.
DNFing on May 16th, 50 pages in (11%).
Unfortunately, I found this too clunky. A lot of the sentences were abrupt. And it felt like there was no chemistry this early on between the main pairing.
May 26, 2026
Definitely buckle up for this hilarious romcom. Courtney and Ben were everything. Being stuck in a 400sq ft RV had me laughing, swooning, having a blast. Both of these two were clearly attracted to one another, but Ben being her brothers best friend, left her off limits. But omgosh these two were meant to be. They were so good for one another. I had a great time traveling with these two. The end had me ❤️
May 29, 2026
ARC - Courtney runs away from her groom and her old expected life. She spends days with Ben, her brother’s best friend and her childhood crush. Ben is protective, caring and frustrated AF having Courtney in such close quarters. The banter is brilliant, the angst is well written and the love is palpable. Courtney & Ben make memories, take every special moment and become each other’s peace, fun and happiness. They discover together that being what others want you to be or expect you to be doesn’t always make you happy. Perfection isn’t happiness and life is better when you realise that.
May 26, 2026
Courtney and Ben ❤️❤️❤️. Courtney decides minutes before she’s supposed to walk down the aisle that her fiancé is a complete jerk and she can not imagine spending the rest of her life with him let alone the next 5 minutes. Her bridal party were so prepared for this that they had her escape route planned weeks ahead of time. Except they forgot to unlock the escape car door. So Court has no other option then to hide out in her brothers best friends RV. Once inside the shots and bottles of wine catch up with her leaving her completely trashed and exhausted. Falling asleep in the RVs bathroom.
Ben unable to watch the only girl he ever loved her married leaves the wedding early to drive to his new job in California. Hours into his trip he hears noises coming from the back of his RV. After freeing her from the bathroom they decide to go on a road trip avoiding the weight of their decisions and seeing where things go with each other.
Ben unable to watch the only girl he ever loved her married leaves the wedding early to drive to his new job in California. Hours into his trip he hears noises coming from the back of his RV. After freeing her from the bathroom they decide to go on a road trip avoiding the weight of their decisions and seeing where things go with each other.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 26, 2026
Thank you Love Notes PR for providing the ARC 🩷
I loved this book! It was fun, touching, and emotional. Courtney and Ben experience a collection of moments that reconnect their two beautiful souls who've yearned for each other for over a decade.
They embark on an unplanned roadtrip, getting to know eachother again whilst every so often they take a trip down memory lane.
Some scenes like the one in Target and in the RV camp with racoones are hilarious!
The prequel is just under 200 pages and was a delight to read. It's not necessary but should be read to understand their chemistry and what happened five years ago.
There is good character development (yay 🎉), the spice is good 🌶️🌶️🌶️, the banter is good 😂😂, and the ending is perfect 🩷🩷🩷.
I loved this book! It was fun, touching, and emotional. Courtney and Ben experience a collection of moments that reconnect their two beautiful souls who've yearned for each other for over a decade.
They embark on an unplanned roadtrip, getting to know eachother again whilst every so often they take a trip down memory lane.
Some scenes like the one in Target and in the RV camp with racoones are hilarious!
The prequel is just under 200 pages and was a delight to read. It's not necessary but should be read to understand their chemistry and what happened five years ago.
There is good character development (yay 🎉), the spice is good 🌶️🌶️🌶️, the banter is good 😂😂, and the ending is perfect 🩷🩷🩷.
May 26, 2026
Arc review! Thank you to Love Notes Pr. For sending me a copy!
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I absolutely adore Ben and Courtney throughout the story! This was such an amazing, funny, and entertaining Rom-Com! The banter and tension throughout the book had me smiling and laughing at points. The awkwardness at times was entertaining to add into their dynamic! I would absolutely love to see more about these two!
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I absolutely adore Ben and Courtney throughout the story! This was such an amazing, funny, and entertaining Rom-Com! The banter and tension throughout the book had me smiling and laughing at points. The awkwardness at times was entertaining to add into their dynamic! I would absolutely love to see more about these two!
May 25, 2026
Another Great one!
Kelly Kay takes her stories to a whole different level than so many of the other authors. The personality of each of the stories characters make them great. The funny details! The way their feelings come out….its real. Another series I binge red and can’t wait for the next!
Kelly Kay takes her stories to a whole different level than so many of the other authors. The personality of each of the stories characters make them great. The funny details! The way their feelings come out….its real. Another series I binge red and can’t wait for the next!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Runaway Roadtrip 🚐
Firstly,I want to thank LoveNotes PR & Kelly Kay for trusting me with this ARC!🤍
Running away from my own wedding,the last thing that I expected to happen was to crash out in my brother's best friend 's RV. But life is crazy,and here I am a runaway bride touring the land with the grumpiest man that is known to earth,and oh god, why am I falling for him?
Runaway Roadrip , is an amazing novel about choosing yourself, to be happy and literally live in your own terms for the first time in this goddamn life.Personally,I instantly loved the trope (I have not read many runaway bride themed,but maybe this is the time),mostly because it combined funny and more deep elements,while building a slow burn romance that belong to the main characters only
As a story,it flew by and I promise the beautiful landscapes will leave you stunned ,as the hot man we have to deal with.
Ben is not just a guy,is our girl's lord and savior,while he is the one to remind her that she HAS to live for her own.Personally,the aspect of his character that I loved the most was his calm energy and that stability he gave.I know really opposite of what you expect me to say, due the nature of their relationship,but if you look at it for a second,that man ensured her that she has someone,and as the story continued he did that through his romantic interest and with the safety that she felt through him.Courtney, on the other side was more chaotic while always doing what is is told,I loved her character development and how she literally found her own inner strength and courage to not especially look every other person in the eye and be her real self,but she was finally okay with the girl ,who had inside her that wanted to experience life, to fall in love , to have good s*x , and be with the MAN she wants.
Lastly,I want us to pay attention to the writing skills,because Kay ,not only such an AMAZING book,but the twist that she did in the epilogue,that literally leads us to her next story had stunned and saying that someone cooked,ate and served here!
As you understand,we have an incredible,funny,easy to read rom-com that is perfect for the sunny days in the pool in which you want a good laugh and a love story worth giggling your feet for
Out In May,19th 👰🏻♀️
4⭐
Firstly,I want to thank LoveNotes PR & Kelly Kay for trusting me with this ARC!🤍
Running away from my own wedding,the last thing that I expected to happen was to crash out in my brother's best friend 's RV. But life is crazy,and here I am a runaway bride touring the land with the grumpiest man that is known to earth,and oh god, why am I falling for him?
Runaway Roadrip , is an amazing novel about choosing yourself, to be happy and literally live in your own terms for the first time in this goddamn life.Personally,I instantly loved the trope (I have not read many runaway bride themed,but maybe this is the time),mostly because it combined funny and more deep elements,while building a slow burn romance that belong to the main characters only
As a story,it flew by and I promise the beautiful landscapes will leave you stunned ,as the hot man we have to deal with.
Ben is not just a guy,is our girl's lord and savior,while he is the one to remind her that she HAS to live for her own.Personally,the aspect of his character that I loved the most was his calm energy and that stability he gave.I know really opposite of what you expect me to say, due the nature of their relationship,but if you look at it for a second,that man ensured her that she has someone,and as the story continued he did that through his romantic interest and with the safety that she felt through him.Courtney, on the other side was more chaotic while always doing what is is told,I loved her character development and how she literally found her own inner strength and courage to not especially look every other person in the eye and be her real self,but she was finally okay with the girl ,who had inside her that wanted to experience life, to fall in love , to have good s*x , and be with the MAN she wants.
Lastly,I want us to pay attention to the writing skills,because Kay ,not only such an AMAZING book,but the twist that she did in the epilogue,that literally leads us to her next story had stunned and saying that someone cooked,ate and served here!
As you understand,we have an incredible,funny,easy to read rom-com that is perfect for the sunny days in the pool in which you want a good laugh and a love story worth giggling your feet for
Out In May,19th 👰🏻♀️
4⭐
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
firstly, i want to thank LoveNotes PR and Kelly Kay for the opportunity to read this ARC!
getting into the book, Runaway Bride is most definitely a romantic comedy that made me laugh every single step of the book. Ben and Courtney have a lot of chemistry and i loved how each other made the other feel seen when they most needed it.
the book starts with Courtney running away from her wedding with help from her sister and best friends (i laughed so hard with ginny and her having padding to fall down the stairs) and an accidental car lock out makes her dive headfirst into Ben’s RV. Ben, who is her brother’s best friend and her first crush. Ben, who has been in love with her for a long time and left her wedding early to avoid seeing her marrying someone else. so, some might call it fate when she falls asleep drunk in the bathroom and he accidentally kidnaps her (also laughed so hard during the target scene). a few hundred miles later and they realize they can’t keep their feelings buried and decide to be together, despite all the reasons they have not to be.
their story was charming, funny and romantic. i think we see Ben and Courtney together in a way that we don’t usually see couples in books, but i still think Ben’s story fell a little flat when paired with Courtney’s. her character development was incredible to see when you take into consideration how she was basically manipulated by her ex fiancé and his mom, probably for the whole time they were together. i loved how Ben brought out the best in her personality, how he paid attention to her needs and took care of her in a non overbearing way. on the other hand, Ben’s story was a bit underwhelming in comparison, and the martyr act because he was an oops baby and feels responsible for everything and everyone around him was a bit tiring, considering no one from his family was putting that pressure on him.
now, the book as a whole needs to go through a lot of editing, it’s definitely not ready for publication. the writing at first feels a bit clunky, like the writer wanted to get it over with just to get to the part when she had Courtney and Ben interacting together. after that, the writing started flowing much easier.
overall, i give the story 4.5 stars, but because of the writing and lack of editing, i can’t give it more than 3 stars. hopefully it’ll be better edited once it’s officially published.
getting into the book, Runaway Bride is most definitely a romantic comedy that made me laugh every single step of the book. Ben and Courtney have a lot of chemistry and i loved how each other made the other feel seen when they most needed it.
the book starts with Courtney running away from her wedding with help from her sister and best friends (i laughed so hard with ginny and her having padding to fall down the stairs) and an accidental car lock out makes her dive headfirst into Ben’s RV. Ben, who is her brother’s best friend and her first crush. Ben, who has been in love with her for a long time and left her wedding early to avoid seeing her marrying someone else. so, some might call it fate when she falls asleep drunk in the bathroom and he accidentally kidnaps her (also laughed so hard during the target scene). a few hundred miles later and they realize they can’t keep their feelings buried and decide to be together, despite all the reasons they have not to be.
their story was charming, funny and romantic. i think we see Ben and Courtney together in a way that we don’t usually see couples in books, but i still think Ben’s story fell a little flat when paired with Courtney’s. her character development was incredible to see when you take into consideration how she was basically manipulated by her ex fiancé and his mom, probably for the whole time they were together. i loved how Ben brought out the best in her personality, how he paid attention to her needs and took care of her in a non overbearing way. on the other hand, Ben’s story was a bit underwhelming in comparison, and the martyr act because he was an oops baby and feels responsible for everything and everyone around him was a bit tiring, considering no one from his family was putting that pressure on him.
now, the book as a whole needs to go through a lot of editing, it’s definitely not ready for publication. the writing at first feels a bit clunky, like the writer wanted to get it over with just to get to the part when she had Courtney and Ben interacting together. after that, the writing started flowing much easier.
overall, i give the story 4.5 stars, but because of the writing and lack of editing, i can’t give it more than 3 stars. hopefully it’ll be better edited once it’s officially published.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 23, 2026
Runaway Road trip by Kelly Kay is a book filled with adventure, romance, healing and growth. It shows how an unexpected road trip can change your entire life. The narration , plot , setting and dialogues were amazing and there were certain humourous scenes where I couldn't stop laughing. It was also emotional at times and as the story progresses one can see the depth in the characters personalities and can empathize with them.
The character of Courtney was written in a beautiful manner. Her struggles were relatable and I did like how Ben made her feel seen and heard. The Runaway bride on an unplanned road trip with brother's best friend - what an amazing combination. The adventures she had with Ben and explored each and every thing about herself and the relationships around her was amazing to read. I loved her character progression a lot.
The Character of Ben as a selfless person with the need to be perfect was written in a realistic manner. The relationship he had with his grandparents was emotional part for me and how Courtney helped him choose himself first and guided him throughout the journey was just perfect.
The chemistry and romance was just extraordinary. They were irresistible and I loved reading each and every scene of them.The setting of RV was described in a detailed manner where the main leads did spend their whole journey and was a crucial part of this whole story.
I loved the nickname of Courtney ' Strawberry face' given by Ben. It was just adorable 😍 And I did learn a new word from Courtney which is 'Grumgry' it was hilarious 😂. Ben as a grumpy and at the same time caring was such an amazing combination.
My favorite scene from the book was when Ben went to Target to shop essentials for Courtney. It was hilarious 😂 and that whole scene was just unforgettable.
Overall I did enjoy this story a lot and would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys story with self discovery, healing, growth and is ready to take a road trip with the characters 😊
The character of Courtney was written in a beautiful manner. Her struggles were relatable and I did like how Ben made her feel seen and heard. The Runaway bride on an unplanned road trip with brother's best friend - what an amazing combination. The adventures she had with Ben and explored each and every thing about herself and the relationships around her was amazing to read. I loved her character progression a lot.
The Character of Ben as a selfless person with the need to be perfect was written in a realistic manner. The relationship he had with his grandparents was emotional part for me and how Courtney helped him choose himself first and guided him throughout the journey was just perfect.
The chemistry and romance was just extraordinary. They were irresistible and I loved reading each and every scene of them.The setting of RV was described in a detailed manner where the main leads did spend their whole journey and was a crucial part of this whole story.
I loved the nickname of Courtney ' Strawberry face' given by Ben. It was just adorable 😍 And I did learn a new word from Courtney which is 'Grumgry' it was hilarious 😂. Ben as a grumpy and at the same time caring was such an amazing combination.
My favorite scene from the book was when Ben went to Target to shop essentials for Courtney. It was hilarious 😂 and that whole scene was just unforgettable.
Overall I did enjoy this story a lot and would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys story with self discovery, healing, growth and is ready to take a road trip with the characters 😊
May 26, 2026
Rating: 3.5 ⭐️ rounded up
Thank you to Love Notes PR and Kelly Kay for the early copy of this story! All parts of this review are of my honest opinion.
This was a great rom com! The story follows Courtney, the runaway bride, and Ben, her brother’s best friend. The story starts with Courtney running away from her wedding and straight into Ben’s RV aka the Class A Motorcoach. The instant chemistry between these two was great and I loved seeing them work through the feelings that they’ve had for eachother for years. I loved seeing both Courtney and Ben slowly learn to live for themselves instead of always doing what everyone else expects from them. Despite Ben’s grumpy tendencies the banter on the story was phenomenal and the Target scene especially had me cackling 😂
While I loved the story itself I do think it was a bit drawn out/repetitive at a few parts and could use a bit more editing. I also wish that had read the prequel first. While the author said you don’t have to read the prequel to enjoy this one, if you start with this one you kinda just get thrown into the story. I feel like I didn’t get the full the family/relationship dynamic making a lot of the relationships feel really harsh/abrupt because they lacked the depth and background I probably would have gotten in the prequel. These two things are what dropped my rating a bit. If you want to fully enjoy the story I’d recommend reading the prequel before starting this one so you get the full experience!
Thank you to Love Notes PR and Kelly Kay for the early copy of this story! All parts of this review are of my honest opinion.
This was a great rom com! The story follows Courtney, the runaway bride, and Ben, her brother’s best friend. The story starts with Courtney running away from her wedding and straight into Ben’s RV aka the Class A Motorcoach. The instant chemistry between these two was great and I loved seeing them work through the feelings that they’ve had for eachother for years. I loved seeing both Courtney and Ben slowly learn to live for themselves instead of always doing what everyone else expects from them. Despite Ben’s grumpy tendencies the banter on the story was phenomenal and the Target scene especially had me cackling 😂
While I loved the story itself I do think it was a bit drawn out/repetitive at a few parts and could use a bit more editing. I also wish that had read the prequel first. While the author said you don’t have to read the prequel to enjoy this one, if you start with this one you kinda just get thrown into the story. I feel like I didn’t get the full the family/relationship dynamic making a lot of the relationships feel really harsh/abrupt because they lacked the depth and background I probably would have gotten in the prequel. These two things are what dropped my rating a bit. If you want to fully enjoy the story I’d recommend reading the prequel before starting this one so you get the full experience!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I am absolutely in love with this couple!! If you've enjoyed the prequel to this series, you know Courtney is facing a crisis. Her life is not where she imagined it would be, and she makes an impulsive decision to run from her wedding.
Who she happens to run away with is not a surprise, as these two have denied their deep-seeded love for each other for years, but their road trip is full of the very best emotional growth and healing (both personal and together), and I was engaged from the first chapter to the last. The steamy chemistry blossoms during their close proximity journey, and the challenge of turning this into a forever situation is fun to follow.
This is full of hysterical banter and adorable emotions surrounding the history of this friendship. I felt like I was watching this play out like a movie in my head, and I love when that happens! Connecting with this storyline was easy and I never wanted it to end! Be prepared to laugh a lot, and feel the emotions surrounding Ben's background and losses.
This storyline kept me flipping pages, and I was done quicker than I expected, so plan your time.
I cannot WAIT for more of this found family storyline and highly recommend grabbing this one!
Fortunate to have received an ARC (thank you) I happily leave my thoughts.
Who she happens to run away with is not a surprise, as these two have denied their deep-seeded love for each other for years, but their road trip is full of the very best emotional growth and healing (both personal and together), and I was engaged from the first chapter to the last. The steamy chemistry blossoms during their close proximity journey, and the challenge of turning this into a forever situation is fun to follow.
This is full of hysterical banter and adorable emotions surrounding the history of this friendship. I felt like I was watching this play out like a movie in my head, and I love when that happens! Connecting with this storyline was easy and I never wanted it to end! Be prepared to laugh a lot, and feel the emotions surrounding Ben's background and losses.
This storyline kept me flipping pages, and I was done quicker than I expected, so plan your time.
I cannot WAIT for more of this found family storyline and highly recommend grabbing this one!
Fortunate to have received an ARC (thank you) I happily leave my thoughts.
May 24, 2026
I really really loved the plot of this book. It was so wholesome and heartwarming to watch Courtney realize how much she had lost herself to everyone else's wants and become a shell of her trueself, only to find herself again with the support of Ben ❤️ It was soo obvious these two loved each other the whole time, but "couldn't" be together because of her brother and their family being Ben's found family, and so heartbreaking to see them both just wanting the pure joy they get from each other while also trying so hard not to cross the line for everyone else's sake.
I loved how Courtney left behind pieces of the dress as she left parts of her past behind and grew into her true self. Such a clever idea! And my heart broke for Ben being ignored by his parents his whole life and not really having a "place" to be his true self... except when he was with Courtney😭
I did read an advanced copy and I have to say there were a lot of punctuation/grammar errors, and multiple places where there were extra words or missing words that was quite distracting while I was reading. However, being an advanced copy I can't say for sure how many of these were or were not corrected in the final version.
Thank you so much to Love Notes PR and the author for allowing me to read and review! I loved seeing these two take their journey, emotionally, mentally, and quite literally physically.
I loved how Courtney left behind pieces of the dress as she left parts of her past behind and grew into her true self. Such a clever idea! And my heart broke for Ben being ignored by his parents his whole life and not really having a "place" to be his true self... except when he was with Courtney😭
I did read an advanced copy and I have to say there were a lot of punctuation/grammar errors, and multiple places where there were extra words or missing words that was quite distracting while I was reading. However, being an advanced copy I can't say for sure how many of these were or were not corrected in the final version.
Thank you so much to Love Notes PR and the author for allowing me to read and review! I loved seeing these two take their journey, emotionally, mentally, and quite literally physically.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A brand new series from Kelly - Wildflower Brides Book 1 is a standalone with interconnected characters following 4 best girlfriends in finding the one. We start off with Courtney, who actually found her one (Ben) many moons ago, when they were juts little kids. Ben is Courtney's brothers best friend and they've been in each other lives since forever. He's her first crush, but at 28, she's about to walk down the aisle to another man.
Ben, Ben, Ben - what were you thinking?! He's his own worst enemy when it came to his feelings for Courtney, and trust me, those feeling were strong and solid, and when the opportunity presented itself to help Courtney out - he almost missed out!! Hilarious antics and banter in their RV, love a good roadtrip, nothing like a bit of forced proximity to brings those hidden feelings to the surface. Slow burn to start, but when they eventually gave in, they couldn't keep their hands off each other.
Exciting new series and can't wait to read more.
I voluntarily reviewed a free advance copy of this book provided by the author. The opinions expressed are my own.
Ben, Ben, Ben - what were you thinking?! He's his own worst enemy when it came to his feelings for Courtney, and trust me, those feeling were strong and solid, and when the opportunity presented itself to help Courtney out - he almost missed out!! Hilarious antics and banter in their RV, love a good roadtrip, nothing like a bit of forced proximity to brings those hidden feelings to the surface. Slow burn to start, but when they eventually gave in, they couldn't keep their hands off each other.
Exciting new series and can't wait to read more.
I voluntarily reviewed a free advance copy of this book provided by the author. The opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I'm such a sucker for a second chance romance especially one with all kinds of shenanigans and the author delivered on this perfectly. This book is a riot from start to finish. I loved all the banter between the characters. And there were so many times that I was just cracking up. This was like the best rom-com small town romance read. Courtney and Ben are just two incredible characters. Then of course you have the girl gang and I really liked this group because they're the kind of friends you'd want in your corner. I liked how this came across as relatable and believable. I mean I could just see something like this totally going off the rails in real life, a situation like what's in this narrative. I don't have the words to describe it you're just going to have to get a copy of this to find out for yourself. And one more thing I loved the nickname for the FMC, it fit her perfectly. I cannot not recommend this book more than enough. You seriously don't want to miss out on this new series it hits the ground running. A huge thanks to the author for a copy of this. All opinions are my own freely expressed.
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