Every Kerry Rea book feels so different from the last, and I love that unpredictability! This one was pure, adventurous silliness (think the The Lost City with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum vibes), and I absolutely adored it.

With her dad's ashes in tow, Emily Edwards is determined to fulfill his bucket list, starting with a trip to the remote Isle Royale National Park. Not the adventurous type, she hires a tour guide to help her. But when Ryder Fleet shows up, he’s far from the seasoned wilderness expert she expected—in fact, he’s not even a qualified tour guide.

The situations these two stumble into, including being pursued by a jewel thief and killer, was such joyful chaos. And with Emily and Ryder both having very limited survival skills, the result is hilarious! Their dynamic is hard to put into words—it’s super funny but also deeply heartfelt as they bond over shared experiences of grief and loss.

Ryder was an absolute gem. Adorably naive, incredibly kind, and full of vibrant energy. His reckless abandon paired perfectly with Emily’s fearful, high-strung personality. I will say, the romance was a liiiiiiiiittle insta-love, given that they only spent five days together. But considering those five days involved running for their lives, the whirlwind emotions are totally forgivable, ok? Easily one of the most fun books I’ve read in a while!

(heat level: a couple open-door scenes, moderate details)

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.