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July 26, 2026
Absolutely gorgeous 🤩🩷 loved every page of this story! Jay and Violet are amazing and their love was so infectious
August 1, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5/5)
🌶️ 1/5 (fade to black)
A Rhode to Love was such a wholesome, feel-good romance that completely reminded me why I love road trip romances.
The chemistry between Violet and Jamison didn’t rely on spice—it was built through banter, shared experiences, and being forced together long enough to really see each other. The forced proximity was done so well, and watching two people with so much history slowly break down each other’s walls made this impossible not to root for.
One of my favourite moments had to be when Jamison’s ex threw crab legs at them, knowing Violet was allergic. It was chaotic, unexpected, and had me laughing while also wanting to jump into the book. And the meddling sister-in-law insisting they share a room? Peak forced proximity, and I loved every minute of it.
Jamison is the definition of a cinnamon roll hero. He’s patient, thoughtful, and exactly the kind of MMC who proves you don’t need a broody billionaire or morally grey antihero to completely steal the show.
Despite being fade to black, the romance never felt lacking. The emotional connection carried the story beautifully, and the road trip setting gave their relationship the perfect amount of time to develop naturally.
If you love road trips, one-bed moments, forced proximity, strangers-to-lovers with a shared past, and romances that make you smile more than blush, this is absolutely worth picking up.
🌶️ 1/5 (fade to black)
A Rhode to Love was such a wholesome, feel-good romance that completely reminded me why I love road trip romances.
The chemistry between Violet and Jamison didn’t rely on spice—it was built through banter, shared experiences, and being forced together long enough to really see each other. The forced proximity was done so well, and watching two people with so much history slowly break down each other’s walls made this impossible not to root for.
One of my favourite moments had to be when Jamison’s ex threw crab legs at them, knowing Violet was allergic. It was chaotic, unexpected, and had me laughing while also wanting to jump into the book. And the meddling sister-in-law insisting they share a room? Peak forced proximity, and I loved every minute of it.
Jamison is the definition of a cinnamon roll hero. He’s patient, thoughtful, and exactly the kind of MMC who proves you don’t need a broody billionaire or morally grey antihero to completely steal the show.
Despite being fade to black, the romance never felt lacking. The emotional connection carried the story beautifully, and the road trip setting gave their relationship the perfect amount of time to develop naturally.
If you love road trips, one-bed moments, forced proximity, strangers-to-lovers with a shared past, and romances that make you smile more than blush, this is absolutely worth picking up.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 18, 2026
Thank you Manda Mazanec for an ARC read of A Rhode To Love. This is such a beautiful story.
Summary:
Violet is on a couples’ romantic road trip alone after ending her relationship with the boyfriend who was supposed to join her. She is struggling with the loss of her aunt, who helped raise her, as well as complications at work. Things take a turn when she runs into Jay/Jamison, the man she had a one-night stand with five years earlier. He is on the road trip in hopes of rediscovering himself and finding inspiration to write romance after suffering a huge loss that still haunts him. The two are paired together so she can enjoy the experiences and he can do research. Feelings begin to intensify as they work through their grief and take part in couples’ activities.
Thoughts:
• Some of the moments in this book are heart-wrenching. I had to stop and pause a few times because there were some incredibly emotional scenes.
• Jay is such a strong MMC, considering how much loss he has experienced. I love his strength and his willingness to find love again after everything he’s been through.
• The dancing scene in Chapter 23… 🫦🔥🥵 Be ready, because it’s so good!
• The chemistry between Violet and Jay is amazing! I loved them together right away.
• This is a short read that I couldn’t put down.
Summary:
Violet is on a couples’ romantic road trip alone after ending her relationship with the boyfriend who was supposed to join her. She is struggling with the loss of her aunt, who helped raise her, as well as complications at work. Things take a turn when she runs into Jay/Jamison, the man she had a one-night stand with five years earlier. He is on the road trip in hopes of rediscovering himself and finding inspiration to write romance after suffering a huge loss that still haunts him. The two are paired together so she can enjoy the experiences and he can do research. Feelings begin to intensify as they work through their grief and take part in couples’ activities.
Thoughts:
• Some of the moments in this book are heart-wrenching. I had to stop and pause a few times because there were some incredibly emotional scenes.
• Jay is such a strong MMC, considering how much loss he has experienced. I love his strength and his willingness to find love again after everything he’s been through.
• The dancing scene in Chapter 23… 🫦🔥🥵 Be ready, because it’s so good!
• The chemistry between Violet and Jay is amazing! I loved them together right away.
• This is a short read that I couldn’t put down.
July 23, 2026
ARC review
Violet filled with grief after losing her aunt, goes to group therapy. She ends up meeting Jamison in a not so meet cute situation. They have a one night stand, she leaves without a word. Five years later, they run into eachother on a couples road trip.
I’ve never had a book hit me in the chest so hard. Violet and I have a lot of parallels. We’re both in the medical field. Both had an aunt that was our constant. Both had our aunt pass away from pancreatic cancer. Even the time that’s passed is a year different. I did have to put this book down and really let it sink in before I picked it up again. For the sake of healing through the grief just as Violet and Jamison had to do, I dove in.
Jamison is so sweet and so patient. He knows exactly what Violet needs. Violet is stubborn and lost in grief. During the road trip she starts to peel layers away. It’s beautiful to see them both take back parts of their lives. There’s a couple funny parts as well and violets inner monologue cracked me up at times.
While this book can be a little heavy, it was a good story. I honestly could’ve had more of it!
Violet filled with grief after losing her aunt, goes to group therapy. She ends up meeting Jamison in a not so meet cute situation. They have a one night stand, she leaves without a word. Five years later, they run into eachother on a couples road trip.
I’ve never had a book hit me in the chest so hard. Violet and I have a lot of parallels. We’re both in the medical field. Both had an aunt that was our constant. Both had our aunt pass away from pancreatic cancer. Even the time that’s passed is a year different. I did have to put this book down and really let it sink in before I picked it up again. For the sake of healing through the grief just as Violet and Jamison had to do, I dove in.
Jamison is so sweet and so patient. He knows exactly what Violet needs. Violet is stubborn and lost in grief. During the road trip she starts to peel layers away. It’s beautiful to see them both take back parts of their lives. There’s a couple funny parts as well and violets inner monologue cracked me up at times.
While this book can be a little heavy, it was a good story. I honestly could’ve had more of it!
August 4, 2026
When you need a flip of the script and find yourself a salt and pepper, late 30’s, romance writer MMC😍😍 Jamison Rhodes is a 10/10🔥 Even with this book being a fade to black romance,(usually not my thing but Manda might have made me a fan🤯) it had so much depth and emotion wrapped up in such a romantic steamy story.
A one night stand turns into a repeat meet cute when Violet goes on a couples roadtrip, alone, and finds the only other singular person on the trip is Jamison…the guy she had one night with and ran the next morning after seeing pictures of a pregnant woman on his walls😳
The grief and loss that both Violet and Jamison were going through broke my heart but it made them finding eachother so much better! With every situation they are thrown together, it helps them realize they are able to help one another start to enjoy life and live again💕
Thank you to Manda for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
A one night stand turns into a repeat meet cute when Violet goes on a couples roadtrip, alone, and finds the only other singular person on the trip is Jamison…the guy she had one night with and ran the next morning after seeing pictures of a pregnant woman on his walls😳
The grief and loss that both Violet and Jamison were going through broke my heart but it made them finding eachother so much better! With every situation they are thrown together, it helps them realize they are able to help one another start to enjoy life and live again💕
Thank you to Manda for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
August 2, 2026
This was such an endearing romance book that focused on the meaning of love when you are brought up in different environments, and the true impact that loss and grief can have on your life.
From the start Violet and Jay have overwhelming chemistry. Their story is paced perfectly, showing flash backs to 5 years prior to give the reader the full backstory.
The Romantic Road Trip Excursions idea really allowed the story to take form. There characters got to experience adventure, whilst taking themselves out of their comfort zone, and allow them to push and support each other.
From the start Violet and Jay have overwhelming chemistry. Their story is paced perfectly, showing flash backs to 5 years prior to give the reader the full backstory.
The Romantic Road Trip Excursions idea really allowed the story to take form. There characters got to experience adventure, whilst taking themselves out of their comfort zone, and allow them to push and support each other.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC REVIEW
"A Rhode to Love"
(Wayfinders Series)
by Manda Mazanec
How lucky am I that my list of favorite books of 2026 keeps growing and growing? Because this book? F-A-V-O-R-I-T-E.
Jamison, the MMC? A new book boyfriend.
The story? Heartbreaking. Unforgettable.
And so well written, so believable, so real.
It contains so much pain, so much grief, so many moments you just want to curl up into a ball and stay there like that.
The plot twist made my eyes fill with tears. My heart was racing and I just couldn't not feel so much for these characters.
But it also has so much light. So much hope. So much love.
In fact, it is a map to the way of love.
Violet is grieving. When her therapist suggests group counseling, she gives it a try. In her first session, a series of events later that day lead her to a one night stand with a stranger. But she runs away.
Fast forward 5 years. Her ex-boyfriend booked a road trip with this tour company. She broke up with him, but she’s still going on the trip. And when she gets there, it’s all couples only. She’s paired with a man who’s also alone. That’s when she realizes the grumpy guy is the same one from 5 years ago. They both start this journey of self-discovery that will lead them to accepting live deserves to be lived and not just survived.
The anticipation. The angst. The banter. The side characters. The realness. The road trip. The smiles.
Releasing August 11
Thank you to the author for this incredible ARC.
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some of my favorite quotes:
💛
It is in this moment, when our eyes meet, that realization hits me, like a tidal wave crashing hard enough to take out the Statue of Liberty.
💛
It's the tension in his jaw and the weariness in his expression that suggest he's seen more than his age lets on.
💛
I glare at him, remembering how easy it is to get lost in his eyes.
💛
A spark. A current. A pulse of electricity. It hums through me, straight through my bones. And I swear she must feel it too, because her hand drops suddenly, like the air between us is too intense to tolerate.
💛
"Do not look at me like that. Do not smile. Do not flirt. Do not - "
💛
I know - God, I know - that this is the part where a reasonable person would take a step back. Create distance. Restore oxygen to their brain. Maybe remember that this man is still a stranger.
💛
As soon as his bright eyes linger on me, they start unearthing things I worked hard to bury.
💛
He's stupidly attractive. Not just good-looking, not just movie-star gorgeous, but the kind of handsome that makes you lose your train of thought mid-sentence.
💛
It's the kind of trouble that tempts, entangles, and inevitably leaves wreckage behind.
💛
"The right beard, it can say ´I chop wood. I drink whiskey. I own lots of flannel.´"
💛
"And from my experience, people who are careful usually feel the deepest."
💛
This isn't tentative. It's raw. It's need and desperation slamming together. Five years of hunger condensed into a single, breathless moment.
💛
"You can run as many times as you want, and I'll still be here," I whisper
💛
"A Rhode to Love"
(Wayfinders Series)
by Manda Mazanec
How lucky am I that my list of favorite books of 2026 keeps growing and growing? Because this book? F-A-V-O-R-I-T-E.
Jamison, the MMC? A new book boyfriend.
The story? Heartbreaking. Unforgettable.
And so well written, so believable, so real.
It contains so much pain, so much grief, so many moments you just want to curl up into a ball and stay there like that.
The plot twist made my eyes fill with tears. My heart was racing and I just couldn't not feel so much for these characters.
But it also has so much light. So much hope. So much love.
In fact, it is a map to the way of love.
Violet is grieving. When her therapist suggests group counseling, she gives it a try. In her first session, a series of events later that day lead her to a one night stand with a stranger. But she runs away.
Fast forward 5 years. Her ex-boyfriend booked a road trip with this tour company. She broke up with him, but she’s still going on the trip. And when she gets there, it’s all couples only. She’s paired with a man who’s also alone. That’s when she realizes the grumpy guy is the same one from 5 years ago. They both start this journey of self-discovery that will lead them to accepting live deserves to be lived and not just survived.
The anticipation. The angst. The banter. The side characters. The realness. The road trip. The smiles.
Releasing August 11
Thank you to the author for this incredible ARC.
---
some of my favorite quotes:
💛
It is in this moment, when our eyes meet, that realization hits me, like a tidal wave crashing hard enough to take out the Statue of Liberty.
💛
It's the tension in his jaw and the weariness in his expression that suggest he's seen more than his age lets on.
💛
I glare at him, remembering how easy it is to get lost in his eyes.
💛
A spark. A current. A pulse of electricity. It hums through me, straight through my bones. And I swear she must feel it too, because her hand drops suddenly, like the air between us is too intense to tolerate.
💛
"Do not look at me like that. Do not smile. Do not flirt. Do not - "
💛
I know - God, I know - that this is the part where a reasonable person would take a step back. Create distance. Restore oxygen to their brain. Maybe remember that this man is still a stranger.
💛
As soon as his bright eyes linger on me, they start unearthing things I worked hard to bury.
💛
He's stupidly attractive. Not just good-looking, not just movie-star gorgeous, but the kind of handsome that makes you lose your train of thought mid-sentence.
💛
It's the kind of trouble that tempts, entangles, and inevitably leaves wreckage behind.
💛
"The right beard, it can say ´I chop wood. I drink whiskey. I own lots of flannel.´"
💛
"And from my experience, people who are careful usually feel the deepest."
💛
This isn't tentative. It's raw. It's need and desperation slamming together. Five years of hunger condensed into a single, breathless moment.
💛
"You can run as many times as you want, and I'll still be here," I whisper
💛
Review of advance copy received from Author
We have Violet, a traveling hospice nurse and Jamison, a very handsome romance author who has hit a significant writer’s block. The story unravels when these two solo travellers accidentally end up in a romantic road trip that becomes the perfect foundation for them to bond.
Violet carries a lot of baggage from a lonely childhood that forced her to loose trust in love, grief from the death of the only person who showed her the world, her aunt. Jamison, on the other hand is carrying his fair share of grief with the loss of his closest loved ones (no spoilers here). Both of them choosing to be alone in this world, meets each other at I’d say the perfect time!
I really enjoyed this book! This was a perfectly balanced story and is soooo easy to read.
The slow burn wasn’t too slow or too fast, the romance was just the right amount, the spice was fade to black which was my first time reading such.
This book has very heavy themes like death, grief and most of the times when there are themes like these in books, the authors tend to dwell so deeply in it for a larger part of the book, at times overpowering the story underneath. But Manda Mazanec had it smoothened in a perfect ratio.
The yearning, the angst, the fears, the joy, the second chances…all of these were explored beautifully between Violet and Jamison. Their story was very beautiful and emotional. Violet is very stubborn and has been carrying grief for so long, she doesn’t believe in love, she has proven to be flight risk and just doesn’t want to settle down. Enter Jamison Rhodes. It’s not everyday you find a MMC who is patient, sweet, understands what his girl needs. Jamison is exactly all of that and more. It also helps when he is a romance author. I mean??? Their dynamic is something that I loved from start to finish.
The progression of their story was very realistic, relatable and understandable. Nothing too fast or too slow. Like I said, perfect amount of rhythm!
Another thing that I loved about this book is how perfectly these two communicated. Like that’s so rare in most books. The lack of explanation and misinterpretation is too much. But not here!!! And I absolutely loved that about this book and this couple! I loved the chaotic scenes with Jamison's ex - gave me a good laugh!
This is a book with heavy themes but the author made it so easy and smooth for the reader to explore. I wished we had more to read about these two.
Manda, thank you so much for the ARC and i loved reading this book so much. You have done an amazing job writing about these two which i can genuinely feel must have been difficult with the heavy themes but you have done a wonderful job bringing them to life.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book, and I honestly couldn’t put it down. From the very first chapter, I was completely invested in Jamison and Violet’s journey.
What starts as an unexpected road trip turns into a beautiful, emotional love story that neither of them saw coming. Their chemistry, growth, and the way they learn to trust each other made this such a heartwarming read. It reminded me that the best love stories are often the ones you never expect.
One of my favourite things about this book was the meaningful quotes sprinkled throughout the story. They felt genuine and stayed with me long after I finished reading.
Some of my favourites were:
❤️ “I’ve got you. I’m not going anywhere.”
❤️ “Love isn’t meant to be perfect.”
❤️ “If you find someone who gets you, who sees beyond your flaws and still wants to stay, then that’s real. That’s worth believing in.”
❤️ “It’s like love is a plant. You have to nurture it in order for it to grow.”
❤️ “When you love someone enough, you make it work.”
❤️ “Life’s too short to be afraid of taking risks.”
❤️ “Sometimes when you know you’re in love, you just know.”
That last quote is definitely my favourite.
If you’re looking for a heartfelt, emotional romance with unforgettable characters, plenty of swoon-worthy moments, and a story that reminds you to believe in love, I highly recommend picking this one up. It releases on August 11, and I can’t wait for everyone to experience Jamison and Violet’s story.
What starts as an unexpected road trip turns into a beautiful, emotional love story that neither of them saw coming. Their chemistry, growth, and the way they learn to trust each other made this such a heartwarming read. It reminded me that the best love stories are often the ones you never expect.
One of my favourite things about this book was the meaningful quotes sprinkled throughout the story. They felt genuine and stayed with me long after I finished reading.
Some of my favourites were:
❤️ “I’ve got you. I’m not going anywhere.”
❤️ “Love isn’t meant to be perfect.”
❤️ “If you find someone who gets you, who sees beyond your flaws and still wants to stay, then that’s real. That’s worth believing in.”
❤️ “It’s like love is a plant. You have to nurture it in order for it to grow.”
❤️ “When you love someone enough, you make it work.”
❤️ “Life’s too short to be afraid of taking risks.”
❤️ “Sometimes when you know you’re in love, you just know.”
That last quote is definitely my favourite.
If you’re looking for a heartfelt, emotional romance with unforgettable characters, plenty of swoon-worthy moments, and a story that reminds you to believe in love, I highly recommend picking this one up. It releases on August 11, and I can’t wait for everyone to experience Jamison and Violet’s story.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Violet is a hospice nurse who had recently broke off things with her boyfriend needing an escape she decides to still attend the Romantic Road Trip Excursion solo. Jamison is a romance novelist but has been dealing with writers block and goes on the Romantic Road Trip Excursion as a soloist for inspiration from other couples attending the trip.
Both main characters have had unimaginable grief experiences due to loss of loved ones Jamison has dealt with his in a much different way than Violet. Although his experiences with grief have left him patient when it comes to Violet and he allows her space when she needs it. Over the course of this Romantic Road Trip Excursion these two are pushed together both by default (the only two singles on the trip) as well as being drawn to one another. This story shows how grief/loss can shape/change your outlook on life it has led Violet to avoid attachment for fear of being hurt. Jamison is patient and kind in a way that Violet needs and has a quiet understanding of Violet; what she’s experiencing emotionally giving her the space she needs to heal. The characters throughout the story are relatable, the banter between them had me laughing out loud at times.
A Rhode to Love was a realistic feel good love story that showed how opening yourself up to love doesn’t always end in heartbreak.
Both main characters have had unimaginable grief experiences due to loss of loved ones Jamison has dealt with his in a much different way than Violet. Although his experiences with grief have left him patient when it comes to Violet and he allows her space when she needs it. Over the course of this Romantic Road Trip Excursion these two are pushed together both by default (the only two singles on the trip) as well as being drawn to one another. This story shows how grief/loss can shape/change your outlook on life it has led Violet to avoid attachment for fear of being hurt. Jamison is patient and kind in a way that Violet needs and has a quiet understanding of Violet; what she’s experiencing emotionally giving her the space she needs to heal. The characters throughout the story are relatable, the banter between them had me laughing out loud at times.
A Rhode to Love was a realistic feel good love story that showed how opening yourself up to love doesn’t always end in heartbreak.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review of advance copy received from the Author.
Thank you Manda Mazanec for eARC and opportunity to read your book prior to release.
Loved this quick, engaging read with perfect pacing! Violet, a hospice nurse and Jamison, a romance writer end up solo on The Romantic Roadtrip Excursion trip 5 years after a one-night stand. The reason for their hookup back then was both funny and sad, and they never thought they'd run into each other again.
Emotional Depth: Violet didn't grow up in a loving family, so she's skeptical about love. The story beautifully explores how deep grief from past losses shapes our outlook on life and love. It also shows that everyone deals with grief in different ways.
Fantastic MMC: The way Jamison dealt with his own grief taught him to be patient and kind, and he gives Violet the space she needs to heal on this trip.
Great Chemistry: Their connection feels authentic, and the "fade to black" romance is both steamy and touching.
Funny Moments: Heavy healing moments are balanced by a few funny moments. My favorite is when one of Jamison's past hook-ups goes on a jealous rampage.
Highly recommend adding this to your August TBR list if you love second-chance romance and emotional healing!
**Note: This is book 2 of 8 in a multi-author series of rom-coms with varying spice levels. All have a road-trip theme. All are part of A Wayfinder Series**
Thank you Manda Mazanec for eARC and opportunity to read your book prior to release.
Loved this quick, engaging read with perfect pacing! Violet, a hospice nurse and Jamison, a romance writer end up solo on The Romantic Roadtrip Excursion trip 5 years after a one-night stand. The reason for their hookup back then was both funny and sad, and they never thought they'd run into each other again.
Emotional Depth: Violet didn't grow up in a loving family, so she's skeptical about love. The story beautifully explores how deep grief from past losses shapes our outlook on life and love. It also shows that everyone deals with grief in different ways.
Fantastic MMC: The way Jamison dealt with his own grief taught him to be patient and kind, and he gives Violet the space she needs to heal on this trip.
Great Chemistry: Their connection feels authentic, and the "fade to black" romance is both steamy and touching.
Funny Moments: Heavy healing moments are balanced by a few funny moments. My favorite is when one of Jamison's past hook-ups goes on a jealous rampage.
Highly recommend adding this to your August TBR list if you love second-chance romance and emotional healing!
**Note: This is book 2 of 8 in a multi-author series of rom-coms with varying spice levels. All have a road-trip theme. All are part of A Wayfinder Series**
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC review
Anecdotal thoughts while reading
Wayfinder series
I love the relationship between Meredith and Violet. ❤️
Vi, I hope you find the innr strength or someone else to do these adventures with.
Yah, Harper is a bestie in this book also. We were introduded to her in Professionally Yours.
Oh dang, a lawsuit.
🚶♀️ 1 at a time
Will the leaves be changing?
Oh snap! Jay/Jamison...
Ultimatum: group or inpatient ... Oh wow, that was a 💩 show!
He remembers her.
What happened to you? Was it Fred?
Oh snap, who is Felicity?
Why is the cover familiar? Felicity connection?
Wade...straight to the point 🤣
Is he the author??
Oh for real 💩, them??
Why would he pay her put for it? Chop shop / junk yard of sorts?
Oh what a sad story 😢 😱
Chin and eye?!?!
Paid you? You mean for your car right??
1 step forward 2 steps back
Clark sharing the wisdom.
⛺️ truths and lies exposed
❤️ 🛏 🌸 🕯 🔥 🪞 🪞 🪞 🪞 😆
Anecdotal thoughts while reading
Wayfinder series
I love the relationship between Meredith and Violet. ❤️
Vi, I hope you find the innr strength or someone else to do these adventures with.
Yah, Harper is a bestie in this book also. We were introduded to her in Professionally Yours.
Oh dang, a lawsuit.
🚶♀️ 1 at a time
Will the leaves be changing?
Oh snap! Jay/Jamison...
Ultimatum: group or inpatient ... Oh wow, that was a 💩 show!
He remembers her.
What happened to you? Was it Fred?
Oh snap, who is Felicity?
Why is the cover familiar? Felicity connection?
Wade...straight to the point 🤣
Is he the author??
Oh for real 💩, them??
Why would he pay her put for it? Chop shop / junk yard of sorts?
Oh what a sad story 😢 😱
Chin and eye?!?!
Paid you? You mean for your car right??
1 step forward 2 steps back
Clark sharing the wisdom.
⛺️ truths and lies exposed
❤️ 🛏 🌸 🕯 🔥 🪞 🪞 🪞 🪞 😆
Review of advance copy received from Author
A Wayfinder Series: Jamison and Violet
This was a heartfelt second-chance romance with a road trip setting and dual timelines that slowly revealed what happened five years earlier. The past and present blended together beautifully, building the tension and heartbreak as Violet and Jamison found their way back to each other.
I loved that the story wasn't just a second chance for them, but also for Jamison after losing his fiancée. Watching him open his heart again while Violet navigated the emotional fallout of caring for people in their final years gave the romance plenty of depth.
There were also some genuinely funny moments, especially when one of Jamison's former hookups went on an absolute rampage. It was chaotic and provided some much-needed comic relief amongst the heavier themes.
A touching romance with emotional healing, great chemistry, and a well-earned second chance.
This was a heartfelt second-chance romance with a road trip setting and dual timelines that slowly revealed what happened five years earlier. The past and present blended together beautifully, building the tension and heartbreak as Violet and Jamison found their way back to each other.
I loved that the story wasn't just a second chance for them, but also for Jamison after losing his fiancée. Watching him open his heart again while Violet navigated the emotional fallout of caring for people in their final years gave the romance plenty of depth.
There were also some genuinely funny moments, especially when one of Jamison's former hookups went on an absolute rampage. It was chaotic and provided some much-needed comic relief amongst the heavier themes.
A touching romance with emotional healing, great chemistry, and a well-earned second chance.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was SO excited to get the chance to read and review this before release! 🤩📚 And let me tell you… this book had me HOOKED from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down and finished it in less than 8 hours! 😍🔥
Wow… this story completely stole my heart. 💔 Violet and Jamison’s journey through grief hit me right in the chest—I didn’t just read their emotions, I felt every single one of them.
Watching Violet slowly let her walls down and finally open up to Jamison was so rewarding. And can we talk about Jamison?! 🥹 His patience, kindness, and unwavering support for Violet made me love him even more.
This book is emotional, heartfelt, and beautifully written. If you’re looking for a story that will pull you in, keep you turning pages, and make you feel every emotion along the way, this one deserves a spot on your TBR! ❤️✨
Wow… this story completely stole my heart. 💔 Violet and Jamison’s journey through grief hit me right in the chest—I didn’t just read their emotions, I felt every single one of them.
Watching Violet slowly let her walls down and finally open up to Jamison was so rewarding. And can we talk about Jamison?! 🥹 His patience, kindness, and unwavering support for Violet made me love him even more.
This book is emotional, heartfelt, and beautifully written. If you’re looking for a story that will pull you in, keep you turning pages, and make you feel every emotion along the way, this one deserves a spot on your TBR! ❤️✨
August 5, 2026
A Rhode to Love is the second book in the Wayfinder series and it was a great read. It is a story about second chances, misunderstandings, and learning to love. This story follows Jamison and Violet as they reconnect and learn how to trust and love.
When these two solo travelers end up on a romantic road trip forced to relive a memory from their past, the tension builds quickly. This story made me laugh and there were so many heartwarming moments. On the other hand, the tension was real with this book. This book was emotional on so many levels and had so much depth to it. The way the characters interacted with each other had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I’m so happy I got the chance to read this book!
When these two solo travelers end up on a romantic road trip forced to relive a memory from their past, the tension builds quickly. This story made me laugh and there were so many heartwarming moments. On the other hand, the tension was real with this book. This book was emotional on so many levels and had so much depth to it. The way the characters interacted with each other had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I’m so happy I got the chance to read this book!
Review of advance copy
Violet's aunt raised her and they traveled together. Now that she died and Violet's ex gave her a trip, she is on her own. The trip is one to build romance with your partner. She is paired with Jay, a writer, who uses these trips to find material for his romance books. Violet is a hospice nurse and has seen a lot of deaths. Jay also is familiar with deaths of loved ones. This is a beautiful book about trusting in love and knowing how to live. Great characters with lots of surprises.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I adored this story! The push and pull, the tension between the main characters, Jamison and Violet. This romance is closed door, and there are swear words. The main theme of this book is grief and learning how to deal with it while also falling in love. Manda is one to watch, and I will definitely be reading more of her books in the future!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received this book as an ARC from the author
There are not words to express how much I loved this book! It had me smiling and giggling so many times. A few tears too.
#indieauthor #arcreader #wayfinderseries #mandamazanec #arhodetolove
There are not words to express how much I loved this book! It had me smiling and giggling so many times. A few tears too.
#indieauthor #arcreader #wayfinderseries #mandamazanec #arhodetolove
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book was amazing. It was a lot of emotions but I’m so glad that the story ended the way it did. I loved all the characters amazing job
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved it. Violet is one of my new favourite fmcs. They are 2 broken pieces who fate keeps pulling back together. I enjoyed every second and I would happily read it again
Review of advance copy received from Author
After the first f word drop i struggled to continue on. I got through 3 chapters and decided to DNF it. I am concerned the steaminess of the ONS mentioned briefly will be too much for me.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Jamison.
What can I say other than he is near perfect.
The author left me wanting more. Their chemisty is amazing.
Worth the read!
What can I say other than he is near perfect.
The author left me wanting more. Their chemisty is amazing.
Worth the read!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved this story, it was so romantic.
I loved the chemistry the author added between the characters, never a dull moment.
My favorite scenes were the lap dance (of course) and the falling in the mud - loved that one!
I loved how he looked for her and still did hints for her, even though she didn't know.
I took a star off because I didn't get closure on 2 things: his book was mentioned so many times, it was about the first time they met, so I kept waiting for her to make that discovery or the click, but it never came; then we also don't know what she did with the condominium she inherited.
My stats:
1st kiss: 83%
Romance: 4 ⭐
Chemistry: 3.5 ⭐
Spice: fade to black
Humor: 1 ⭐
Cry factor: 1 ⭐
Drama: 2⭐
Suspense: 0 ⭐
Foul language: 2 ⭐
Faith elements: 0 ⭐
POV: 1st person, dual
AI content: none that I noticed
I loved the chemistry the author added between the characters, never a dull moment.
My favorite scenes were the lap dance (of course) and the falling in the mud - loved that one!
I loved how he looked for her and still did hints for her, even though she didn't know.
I took a star off because I didn't get closure on 2 things: his book was mentioned so many times, it was about the first time they met, so I kept waiting for her to make that discovery or the click, but it never came; then we also don't know what she did with the condominium she inherited.
My stats:
1st kiss: 83%
Romance: 4 ⭐
Chemistry: 3.5 ⭐
Spice: fade to black
Humor: 1 ⭐
Cry factor: 1 ⭐
Drama: 2⭐
Suspense: 0 ⭐
Foul language: 2 ⭐
Faith elements: 0 ⭐
POV: 1st person, dual
AI content: none that I noticed
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