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The Trip
Who wants to take a road trip with two old, bickering women and a complete stranger? Not Jill Savoy. She finds herself behind the wheel of her father’s sacred Winnebago anyway, responsible for her grandmother and adopted aunt, both of whom are mischievous teenagers in old bodies, and then there’s Shay.
The last thing on Shay Macaluso’s mind was a vacation. Fresh out of a relationship, she was looking forward to beginning her new life, but her aunt Chloe took the proverbial monkey wrench to her plans. Duped into taking the trip, Shay feels like her new life is on hold, but as the adventure unfolds she realizes that she’s on the highway to something extraordinary.
Put on your seat belt, Robin Alexander is about to take you on a trip, in her latest romantic comedy.
The last thing on Shay Macaluso’s mind was a vacation. Fresh out of a relationship, she was looking forward to beginning her new life, but her aunt Chloe took the proverbial monkey wrench to her plans. Duped into taking the trip, Shay feels like her new life is on hold, but as the adventure unfolds she realizes that she’s on the highway to something extraordinary.
Put on your seat belt, Robin Alexander is about to take you on a trip, in her latest romantic comedy.
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Robin Alexander
51 books814 followersBorn in 1965, Robin Alexander grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she still resides. An avid reader of Lesbian fiction, Robin decided to take the leap and try her hand at writing. It didn't take long for her favorite hobby to become a full-time author.
Since her heritage is Scottish and Irish and she’s allergic to seafood, she’s considered an honorary Cajun. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring her state with the top off her Jeep in search of the small towns on the water that inspire her.
Robin is awkward, sometimes shy, loaded with anxieties, accident prone, dangerous with power tools, and has been known to make idiotic decisions. She has been fortunate enough to turn her shortcomings into the hilarious characters you’ll find in her novels and short stories. Her passion is writing funny tales about falling in love, being imperfect and reveling in friendship.
Robin is convinced she has the best job in the world, and she’s extremely grateful for her fans who support her and enable her to do what she loves.
Librarian note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Since her heritage is Scottish and Irish and she’s allergic to seafood, she’s considered an honorary Cajun. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring her state with the top off her Jeep in search of the small towns on the water that inspire her.
Robin is awkward, sometimes shy, loaded with anxieties, accident prone, dangerous with power tools, and has been known to make idiotic decisions. She has been fortunate enough to turn her shortcomings into the hilarious characters you’ll find in her novels and short stories. Her passion is writing funny tales about falling in love, being imperfect and reveling in friendship.
Robin is convinced she has the best job in the world, and she’s extremely grateful for her fans who support her and enable her to do what she loves.
Librarian note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
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February 14, 2023
3rd read and still at 5 ⭐
January 30, 2018
3.8 stars. Classic Robin Alexander though I've gotten used to her brand of humor so no more laughing out loud for me and the side characters now all are jumbling together in huge pile of wacky older ladies.
Overall a solid read and a good detox material from some of the more angsty books other authors write.
Overall a solid read and a good detox material from some of the more angsty books other authors write.
November 12, 2024
I listened to the audiobook with Abby Craden narrating. I really enjoyed this one. So much funny banter between the mcs. And the grandma and aunts were hilarious. I really liked how comfortable and realistic this book was for me.
August 18, 2022
It was okay. The grandmothers were a little too over the top here and grated on me after a while.
I also found it unbelievable about quickly Jill and Shay developed feelings for one another.
I also found it unbelievable about quickly Jill and Shay developed feelings for one another.
August 13, 2022
This was a truly enjoyable listen! I haven't read many Robin Alexander books or listened to them on audio because her usual narrator doesn't work for me. But when I saw that Abby Craden was doing this one, I jumped at the chance. I loved it and don't remember the last time I laughed out loud that many times while reading a book.
This was just so good. The story, the off-beat character, the narration - all excellent.
I was sad to find that the last two chapters in the audiobook were flipped. So the epilogue came before the final chapter. That's certainly not the author's fault and I am hopeful her producers will be able to fix that soon. Overall just a really pleasurable experience and I certainly recommend listening!
This was just so good. The story, the off-beat character, the narration - all excellent.
I was sad to find that the last two chapters in the audiobook were flipped. So the epilogue came before the final chapter. That's certainly not the author's fault and I am hopeful her producers will be able to fix that soon. Overall just a really pleasurable experience and I certainly recommend listening!
August 2, 2015
Robin Alexander never disappoints. This book had me laughing out loud on several occasions. It's a light, funny romance with awesome characters and over way to soon. Such a road trip is definitely on my bucket list, I already googled Bigfoot sightings ;)
November 8, 2015
Definitely what I would call a fun read. Robin has a way of getting these fairly short, unfussy stories just right for my tastes. The characters (though often a little like caricatures) stand out; strange or different enough to want to keep reading their antics, yet real and normal enough to identify with at least on some level.
The story was cute, funny, lighthearted, and romantic. Yes there is the problem of the whole "falling in love mad quickly" scenario, but these books are pretty quick reads, meant to entertain, not drag us through endless chapters of poorly written angst/filler.
I laughed out loud several times reading this book (by far the funniest one yet as far as I'm concerned). The whole 'Yeti ' incident had me in stitches.
I really enjoyed this for a exactly what it was meant to be.
The story was cute, funny, lighthearted, and romantic. Yes there is the problem of the whole "falling in love mad quickly" scenario, but these books are pretty quick reads, meant to entertain, not drag us through endless chapters of poorly written angst/filler.
I laughed out loud several times reading this book (by far the funniest one yet as far as I'm concerned). The whole 'Yeti ' incident had me in stitches.
I really enjoyed this for a exactly what it was meant to be.
January 6, 2023
This was a pretty entertaining story with a sweet romance, and Abby Craden did a great job with the narration. The issue I had was that there was just too much of the funny grandmas for my taste; they were funny, don't get me wrong, but it got boring pretty quick.
As far as the romance goes, it was cute, but I didn't really feel it. I think that comes down partly to how quickly Jill and Shay switched from hating each other to not just not hating each other, but crushing on each other. The other part is probably me hating Jill a little - Shay forgave her a lot quicker than I did for being such a b*tch.
As far as the romance goes, it was cute, but I didn't really feel it. I think that comes down partly to how quickly Jill and Shay switched from hating each other to not just not hating each other, but crushing on each other. The other part is probably me hating Jill a little - Shay forgave her a lot quicker than I did for being such a b*tch.
October 31, 2016
Three old women - a grandmother and her 'sister' (a long time next door neighbor who both see the other as a sister) and a third friend of similar age, set up a 'meet up' between two lesbians involving relatives. As in, the grandmother's granddaughter, and the third friend's niece. Neither of the younger generation set knows what's going on.
Book starts immediately with three people (a fourth is there as well, though not immediately obvious - she's sleeping) driving along in an RV ('not a bus'; - that joke? I did not get. Who the hell would call an RV camper a bus? Have you seen an RV Camper? Have you seen a bus? They do not look the same. Sure, both can be relatively the same shape and size and length but there's no mistaking one for the other). Apparently the two oldest in this foursome have decided to have a 'trip', and because they are super old, they 'get their way'. Even if others have other stuff to do at work (Jill - new accounting software system at work) and at home (Jill - currently has a girlfriend); or, because they are currently out of work and have just moved back to the state - work on getting a job, and 'fixing up' their currently messed up nurse license (Shay).
Anne and Ella, the two super old people who went on the trip (Chloe, I believe it's Chloe, stayed home), tricked Jill onto this trip - mostly because they wanted to use Jill's fathers (and Ella's son's) RV, and the father didn't trust anyone to drive it except for himself and Jill, and he wasn't going to go on the trip. Well, that's how they tricked people into allowing them to have the RV, and got Jill along for the ride. The trick part, though, was supposed to be referring to how they dragged a fourth member onto the trip - to set up with Jill unbeknownst to either Jill or Shay.
It's been a really long time - I forget now what they said to Jill about Shay's presence. But Jill is a massive bitch to Shay from the get-go, because she suspects that she's being set up on a really long 'blind date' type situation - really long because it will last the entirety of a RV vacation (2 weeks I believe I recall). Shay, I know, got tricked because she's a nurse and her aunt, Chloe, told her that she could go along to help because Anne and Ella are feeble and/or could use the use of a nurse.
Well, so - old wacky people, grumpy crotchety younger people - a mix common in Alexander books. Roadtrips are also something seen before in an Alexander book, though not as common. Here we go from Louisiana to Tennessee to West Virginia then back again. (Tennessee and Louisiana do not touch? Well . . . um . . obviously some time was also spent in either Arkansas or Mississippi, though I do not recall if either was actually mentioned; probably – one of the weird and wacky side trips was probably in one or the other state; maybe the hunting bigfoot part).
As expected, this book was filled with humor, people older than 30, mixed up with people older than dirt (or, say, 70; I mean as a side character, I do not mean in one of those May-December thingies because that’d be gross, having the 30+ year old granddaughter dating her grandmother, eww).
Unexpectedly, see I can also use the word ‘unexpected’, I rather enjoyed this book and grew to like all four main characters (you can’t share a RV camper for 2 weeks – have that be the entirety of the book, and not have all four people in that tin can be anything but main characters. Heck – the old people even sleep together (as in share the same bed, though both joke about being lesbians)).
I liked the book. I liked what occurred in the book. I still remember the book all this time (3 or 4 days) later. I do not really have much more to note. And so . . . I won’t.
October 31 2016
Book starts immediately with three people (a fourth is there as well, though not immediately obvious - she's sleeping) driving along in an RV ('not a bus'; - that joke? I did not get. Who the hell would call an RV camper a bus? Have you seen an RV Camper? Have you seen a bus? They do not look the same. Sure, both can be relatively the same shape and size and length but there's no mistaking one for the other). Apparently the two oldest in this foursome have decided to have a 'trip', and because they are super old, they 'get their way'. Even if others have other stuff to do at work (Jill - new accounting software system at work) and at home (Jill - currently has a girlfriend); or, because they are currently out of work and have just moved back to the state - work on getting a job, and 'fixing up' their currently messed up nurse license (Shay).
Anne and Ella, the two super old people who went on the trip (Chloe, I believe it's Chloe, stayed home), tricked Jill onto this trip - mostly because they wanted to use Jill's fathers (and Ella's son's) RV, and the father didn't trust anyone to drive it except for himself and Jill, and he wasn't going to go on the trip. Well, that's how they tricked people into allowing them to have the RV, and got Jill along for the ride. The trick part, though, was supposed to be referring to how they dragged a fourth member onto the trip - to set up with Jill unbeknownst to either Jill or Shay.
It's been a really long time - I forget now what they said to Jill about Shay's presence. But Jill is a massive bitch to Shay from the get-go, because she suspects that she's being set up on a really long 'blind date' type situation - really long because it will last the entirety of a RV vacation (2 weeks I believe I recall). Shay, I know, got tricked because she's a nurse and her aunt, Chloe, told her that she could go along to help because Anne and Ella are feeble and/or could use the use of a nurse.
Well, so - old wacky people, grumpy crotchety younger people - a mix common in Alexander books. Roadtrips are also something seen before in an Alexander book, though not as common. Here we go from Louisiana to Tennessee to West Virginia then back again. (Tennessee and Louisiana do not touch? Well . . . um . . obviously some time was also spent in either Arkansas or Mississippi, though I do not recall if either was actually mentioned; probably – one of the weird and wacky side trips was probably in one or the other state; maybe the hunting bigfoot part).
As expected, this book was filled with humor, people older than 30, mixed up with people older than dirt (or, say, 70; I mean as a side character, I do not mean in one of those May-December thingies because that’d be gross, having the 30+ year old granddaughter dating her grandmother, eww).
Unexpectedly, see I can also use the word ‘unexpected’, I rather enjoyed this book and grew to like all four main characters (you can’t share a RV camper for 2 weeks – have that be the entirety of the book, and not have all four people in that tin can be anything but main characters. Heck – the old people even sleep together (as in share the same bed, though both joke about being lesbians)).
I liked the book. I liked what occurred in the book. I still remember the book all this time (3 or 4 days) later. I do not really have much more to note. And so . . . I won’t.
October 31 2016
October 3, 2018
Starts off slow, but picks up pace around 45%. It's quirky and sweet. I was laughing like an idiot in the middle of the night. Pretty sure my family thinks I'm crazy. This author is amazing :)
September 10, 2015
Mmm. It's the same, but lifeless.
Jill is being forced to take a road-trip. Her quirky grandmother and close family friend have decided to get out of dodge and see the world (or at least the couple of nearest states to where they live). That family friend has piled her niece Shay into the campervan as well, in a transparent attempt at match-matching. Two young lesbians and two old meddling ladies. How badly could it go?
Alexander has thrown a dud. Not bad, mind - just a dud. The two main characters are bland. So bland, in fact, I struggled to continue to read their adventures. The old ladies were a kind of over-the-top quirky which was obviously designed to provide a little light relief. To a large extent they succeeded, but light and quirky only really works if you've something to contrast against, or failing that, actions that surprise and delight. The old ladies got tiresome pretty quickly because there was nothing else to bite down on. They're also kind of... I don't know. Another reviewer described them as "irritating", which they certainly are. I don't know, but it's not really successful anyway.
The two main ladies genuinely have no chemistry. They seemed more honest when they were just two strangers forced to go camping together - their irritation and desire for solitude strikes the reader as reasonable. The abrupt transition to mutual adoration was strained to the point where I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop.
I suspect people who like Robin Alexander will like the book; it has her formula and her signature and nostalgia will tide those people over. But I think this might be a symptom of a wider malaise. Alexander's ideas feel tired and passionless.
New readers should not start with this book.
Jill is being forced to take a road-trip. Her quirky grandmother and close family friend have decided to get out of dodge and see the world (or at least the couple of nearest states to where they live). That family friend has piled her niece Shay into the campervan as well, in a transparent attempt at match-matching. Two young lesbians and two old meddling ladies. How badly could it go?
Alexander has thrown a dud. Not bad, mind - just a dud. The two main characters are bland. So bland, in fact, I struggled to continue to read their adventures. The old ladies were a kind of over-the-top quirky which was obviously designed to provide a little light relief. To a large extent they succeeded, but light and quirky only really works if you've something to contrast against, or failing that, actions that surprise and delight. The old ladies got tiresome pretty quickly because there was nothing else to bite down on. They're also kind of... I don't know. Another reviewer described them as "irritating", which they certainly are. I don't know, but it's not really successful anyway.
The two main ladies genuinely have no chemistry. They seemed more honest when they were just two strangers forced to go camping together - their irritation and desire for solitude strikes the reader as reasonable. The abrupt transition to mutual adoration was strained to the point where I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop.
I suspect people who like Robin Alexander will like the book; it has her formula and her signature and nostalgia will tide those people over. But I think this might be a symptom of a wider malaise. Alexander's ideas feel tired and passionless.
New readers should not start with this book.
August 30, 2022
I laughed and laughed. I simply loved it.
All characters are just so funny.
This is a perfect book if you are on vacation, and I'm so gonna read another Robin Alexander's book now. More laughing on my way for sure!
All characters are just so funny.
This is a perfect book if you are on vacation, and I'm so gonna read another Robin Alexander's book now. More laughing on my way for sure!
July 14, 2025
This one is a little different from the other Robin Alexander books that I’ve read. Instead of two mains, there are really four. Shay and Jill are thrown together by Jill’s grandmother and her best friend on a kooky road trip in Jill’s dad’s beloved RV. This has all the trademarks of Robin Alexander books with sassy meemaws and their meddling and finding love along the way. There’s also a little deeper topic of domestic violence that happens off page, but it is discussed.
If you’re a fan of Alexander and her style this is will suit you just fine. I wouldn’t read this one as your first books of hers, as it’s not the best of her work. It’s still funny and sweet and filled with nosy old ladies who are a little unhinged.
p.s. if anyone wants to know where these snarky old southern ladies are in this day and age, I can 100% confirm that they are at the Y doing water cardio classes. And by “doing” I mean, they are in the pool during a class and talking smack to each other.
If you’re a fan of Alexander and her style this is will suit you just fine. I wouldn’t read this one as your first books of hers, as it’s not the best of her work. It’s still funny and sweet and filled with nosy old ladies who are a little unhinged.
p.s. if anyone wants to know where these snarky old southern ladies are in this day and age, I can 100% confirm that they are at the Y doing water cardio classes. And by “doing” I mean, they are in the pool during a class and talking smack to each other.
January 2, 2023
3.5 stars. A fun easy read, sometimes too much over the top. It’s not my favorite by Alexander, but still an entertaining read.
August 18, 2022
Such a pleasant read! A witty, funny, heartwarming story with great MC's and perfect narration by Abby Craden.
July 23, 2015
If you're a Robin Alexander fan then ignore this review.
For the rest of you who are still looking for reviews as to whether this book is worth your dollars or not... I have to say, I. don't. get. it. No disrespect intended to Ms Alexander and/or those who love her work but this is the second one of her books that I have read that attracted rave reviews that left me scratching my head wondering what is so good about them that I was missing.
I don't mind a bit of insta love but for me this went from ambivalence to attraction without any indication at all as to what prompted the change. I just didn't feel any chemistry between the two characters and that made the latter half of the book a bit of a drag
The 'grandparent' figures were meant to be funny/light relief but I just found them irritating and their grandparently advice cliché and patronizing to the reader.
I do wonder if there is something lost in the translation so to speak with Ms Alexander's books -- I'm Australian and I have an inkling that there is 'homey' so to speak charm to these books that perhaps calls to American readers that is just lost on me...?
From a technical perspective, the book is well edited and well paced and the prose solid.
Overall, though, I'm sorry to say I found this book a let down after all the rave reviews :(
For the rest of you who are still looking for reviews as to whether this book is worth your dollars or not... I have to say, I. don't. get. it. No disrespect intended to Ms Alexander and/or those who love her work but this is the second one of her books that I have read that attracted rave reviews that left me scratching my head wondering what is so good about them that I was missing.
I don't mind a bit of insta love but for me this went from ambivalence to attraction without any indication at all as to what prompted the change. I just didn't feel any chemistry between the two characters and that made the latter half of the book a bit of a drag
The 'grandparent' figures were meant to be funny/light relief but I just found them irritating and their grandparently advice cliché and patronizing to the reader.
I do wonder if there is something lost in the translation so to speak with Ms Alexander's books -- I'm Australian and I have an inkling that there is 'homey' so to speak charm to these books that perhaps calls to American readers that is just lost on me...?
From a technical perspective, the book is well edited and well paced and the prose solid.
Overall, though, I'm sorry to say I found this book a let down after all the rave reviews :(
October 12, 2022
quick notes:
the romantic chemistry was lacking here for me because of the length of time the two MCs were disinterested in each other then suddenly they changed their minds. I’d have preferred more build up with lingering thoughts or surreptitious glances.
There were definitely funny moments, but because Alexander typically nails the MC witty banter, I had higher expectations for Shay and Jill. The funniest characters were the aunt/grandmas.
Abby Craden actually didn’t lend anything to Alexander’s writing style for me (a diehard Craden fan). Lori Prince always nails the comedic timing and banter.
3.5 stars
the romantic chemistry was lacking here for me because of the length of time the two MCs were disinterested in each other then suddenly they changed their minds. I’d have preferred more build up with lingering thoughts or surreptitious glances.
There were definitely funny moments, but because Alexander typically nails the MC witty banter, I had higher expectations for Shay and Jill. The funniest characters were the aunt/grandmas.
Abby Craden actually didn’t lend anything to Alexander’s writing style for me (a diehard Craden fan). Lori Prince always nails the comedic timing and banter.
3.5 stars
November 11, 2024
I just love Robin Alexander’s books so much! They are always so sweet and domestic, exactly what I need when stressed!!
June 14, 2024
Great story! Lots of laughs and fun times. Finding love in the strangest place/time with a generous side helping of a couple crazy grannies! Makes me want to take a RV vacation!
July 30, 2022
This book and this audio are just everything. Abby Craden worked her magic on these characters and used the humour in the writing to maximum effect. I laughed so hard during this book I had to keep going backwards and relisten to parts because I laughed too hard and missed things.
This was my first Robin Alexander book and it is just the beginning of a bing. I love the writing, the characters, and most definitely the humour.
The trip is 2 weeks driving her grandma and great aunt (not by blood) around the country, what else could Jill ask for on a holiday.
Ellie and Anne are 70+ year olds with no shame, boundaries, or end to their curiosity and questions who set up Jill and Shay on this Ill conceived holidays. But Ellie (Jill’s grandma) has only brought them together, she’s done her part and now it’s time to sit back and ‘let lesbian nature run it’s course.’ 😂🤣
Jill and Shay are fantastic characters who seem opposites at the beginning but as layers are peeled back their chemistry is wonderful, brilliant, and based on real friendship and deeper compatibility.
I had to fan myself over Jill’s character, but I understood Shay on so many more levels. Robin Alexander does a brilliant job of showing that quiet does not equal weak or door mat.
I loved the descriptions and the scenery and how seamlessly and natural the story develops alongside relationships and characters.
This was my first Robin Alexander book and it is just the beginning of a bing. I love the writing, the characters, and most definitely the humour.
The trip is 2 weeks driving her grandma and great aunt (not by blood) around the country, what else could Jill ask for on a holiday.
Ellie and Anne are 70+ year olds with no shame, boundaries, or end to their curiosity and questions who set up Jill and Shay on this Ill conceived holidays. But Ellie (Jill’s grandma) has only brought them together, she’s done her part and now it’s time to sit back and ‘let lesbian nature run it’s course.’ 😂🤣
Jill and Shay are fantastic characters who seem opposites at the beginning but as layers are peeled back their chemistry is wonderful, brilliant, and based on real friendship and deeper compatibility.
I had to fan myself over Jill’s character, but I understood Shay on so many more levels. Robin Alexander does a brilliant job of showing that quiet does not equal weak or door mat.
I loved the descriptions and the scenery and how seamlessly and natural the story develops alongside relationships and characters.
January 5, 2025
This was a book I really enjoyed reading -- and the narration, by Abby Craden, really takes it out of the park. So goddamn funny, so uplifting. The hammock scene is for the records. Laughing out loud is a thing with this author's books.
February 5, 2023
The Trip by Robin Alexander is hysterical! I listened to the audio version, which is on the shorter side, running at just under six hours, but I binged that in one day because I just couldn’t get enough.
Jill is the designated driver of her father’s Winnebago and has her hands full trying to wrangle her grandmother and her best friend on the road trip they worry might be their last. Shay is dragged along for the ride as well, being tricked by her aunt into believing her skills as a nurse are needed to ensure the vacation goes as planned.
Jill and Shay do not hit it off, but it isn’t long before the hysterical ideas and behaviours of their older companions, Ann and Ella, have them bonding over embarrassing moments and out-of-this-world experiences. The romance is kind of slow burn, really sweet, and it’s easy to just want happiness for both MCs.
Ann and Ella can’t really be described as side characters because they play such a vital role in ensuring the story flows and is fun. Abby Craden is the perfect narrator as she voices an older lady brilliantly.
The Trip is witty, original, and fast-paced. There’s no angst, and it’s feel good the whole way through. If you’re after a book to make your heart smile, give this one a go!
Jill is the designated driver of her father’s Winnebago and has her hands full trying to wrangle her grandmother and her best friend on the road trip they worry might be their last. Shay is dragged along for the ride as well, being tricked by her aunt into believing her skills as a nurse are needed to ensure the vacation goes as planned.
Jill and Shay do not hit it off, but it isn’t long before the hysterical ideas and behaviours of their older companions, Ann and Ella, have them bonding over embarrassing moments and out-of-this-world experiences. The romance is kind of slow burn, really sweet, and it’s easy to just want happiness for both MCs.
Ann and Ella can’t really be described as side characters because they play such a vital role in ensuring the story flows and is fun. Abby Craden is the perfect narrator as she voices an older lady brilliantly.
The Trip is witty, original, and fast-paced. There’s no angst, and it’s feel good the whole way through. If you’re after a book to make your heart smile, give this one a go!
March 19, 2024
Laugh out loud funny, great banter, and a sweet love story. Highly recommend!
July 29, 2015
Hilarious, crazy, sweet and I loved it.
Omg, this was a hilarious trip. I wish those two grannies were my grannies. Everything that came out of the mouths of these two little old ladies was hilarious. I did laugh out loud from the beginning to the end. I loved the part of the hammock, that was so much fun. There is a lot of humor in this book. This, you can't explain, you have to read it yourself. The romance was so sweet and felt so real. All the characters were awesome. For me, they were all main characters. Crazy but also lovely. I really enjoyed this book.
Omg, this was a hilarious trip. I wish those two grannies were my grannies. Everything that came out of the mouths of these two little old ladies was hilarious. I did laugh out loud from the beginning to the end. I loved the part of the hammock, that was so much fun. There is a lot of humor in this book. This, you can't explain, you have to read it yourself. The romance was so sweet and felt so real. All the characters were awesome. For me, they were all main characters. Crazy but also lovely. I really enjoyed this book.
July 26, 2015
disappointed
I LOVE Robin Alexander books. I've read them all. Gloria's Inn is one of my all time faves. I look forward to each and every new offering. So, it pains me to say "the trip" was a disappointment. The humor felt contrived, the story was a little different but bizarre in places. Just really did not live up to the high expectations I have for a Robin Alexander book. It was ok.
I LOVE Robin Alexander books. I've read them all. Gloria's Inn is one of my all time faves. I look forward to each and every new offering. So, it pains me to say "the trip" was a disappointment. The humor felt contrived, the story was a little different but bizarre in places. Just really did not live up to the high expectations I have for a Robin Alexander book. It was ok.
March 8, 2017
This read provided a good laugh and some reminders about growing old.
July 21, 2015
Great fun
You can't go wrong with a Robin Alexander book her stories always bring a lightness to your day. This story was no exception, the characters were funny and loving, the chemistry between Shay and Jill was great fun to share. Can't wait for the next one.
You can't go wrong with a Robin Alexander book her stories always bring a lightness to your day. This story was no exception, the characters were funny and loving, the chemistry between Shay and Jill was great fun to share. Can't wait for the next one.
October 16, 2022
A sweet though fairly rushed story.
July 21, 2022
One heck of a funny ride
SAPPHIC BOOK BINGO: romantic comedy, bet or dare, favorite trope, unusual job, possibly other categories
A secret setup manipulated two women into a long road trip with one MC's grandmother and her crazy best friend. The elder women were constantly causing mischief, sometimes coordinating the two younger women being unwantedly stuck together. Truths were revealed that eased the tension between the younger ladies, and they finally allowed a friendship to develop between them. The party ended up in all kinds of shenanigans - sometimes as a unit, and other times as divided teams. Best of all, friends became lovers.
SAPPHIC BOOK BINGO: romantic comedy, bet or dare, favorite trope, unusual job, possibly other categories
A secret setup manipulated two women into a long road trip with one MC's grandmother and her crazy best friend. The elder women were constantly causing mischief, sometimes coordinating the two younger women being unwantedly stuck together. Truths were revealed that eased the tension between the younger ladies, and they finally allowed a friendship to develop between them. The party ended up in all kinds of shenanigans - sometimes as a unit, and other times as divided teams. Best of all, friends became lovers.
May 20, 2024
I'm a sucker for Robin Alexander books and this one was available through the Audible Plus catalog and narrated by Abby Craden so why not?
I loved this book. And it was made even better by Craden's narration. She perfectly captured the older women and had me laughing out loud on the regular. Alexander is fantastic for those times you really need a sweet story and a load of laughs.
Even though it's probably not a 5-star read for lots of people, it was perfect for me.
I loved this book. And it was made even better by Craden's narration. She perfectly captured the older women and had me laughing out loud on the regular. Alexander is fantastic for those times you really need a sweet story and a load of laughs.
Even though it's probably not a 5-star read for lots of people, it was perfect for me.
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