The Playlist by Morgan Elizabeth

When Zoe revisits a childhood box of dreams, she realizes her life isn’t what she hoped. In a bold move, she dumps Mr. Perfectly Fine and quits her job. Enter Zander, her best friend’s brother, who sees his chance now that they’re both single. Armed with her old Love Story Bucket List, Zander plans the ultimate road trip to win her heart.

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Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane

Eve, Justin, Susie, and Ed have been inseparable since their teenage years. Now in their thirties, their friendship revolves around Thursday night bar trivia, and Eve’s unspoken love for Ed. But when a sudden tragedy strikes, Eve’s world is shattered. Secrets emerge, making her question if she truly knew her friends.

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The Road Trip by Beth O’Leary

Dylan and Addie haven’t spoken since their breakup two years ago. Now, they’re forced into a cramped Mini Cooper, road-tripping to a mutual friend’s wedding after a car accident leaves Dylan stranded. Joined by Addie’s sister, Dylan’s best friend, and a random guy from Facebook, the journey across Britain is filled with tension, humor, and unexpected moments of reflection. 

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Along for the Ride by Mimi Grace

Former hot mess Jolene Baxter is determined to improve her life, even if it means enduring a cross-country move with Jason Akana, the man who irritates her the most. Forced together due to her dad’s last-minute vacation plans, Jolene and Jason must navigate a 16-hour trip filled with vehicle problems and unexpected pit stops. Despite their heated past, chemistry begins to spark, challenging their initial disdain for each other. 

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Complicate Me by Claire Raye

Reid Bowen, the ultimate campus womanizer, and Sienna Parker, his best friend’s off-limits sister, should have nothing to do with each other. But a forced road trip home tests their patience and their resolve to stay apart. As they navigate the journey, the tension between them becomes undeniable.

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Love, in English by Karina Halle

When Vera Miles decides to spend her summer in Spain teaching English to business professionals, she expects sun, new friends, and lots of paella. What she doesn’t expect is to fall for Mateo Casalles, a 38-year-old married businessman with a daughter. As their connection deepens, the 23-year-old tattooed free spirit and the suit-clad charmer from Madrid find themselves entangled in an impossible and forbidden romance.

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The Other Side of Disappearing by Kate Clayborn

Jess Greene has spent her life protecting her younger sister, Tegan, ever since their mother ran off with a notorious con man. Now, at 31, Jess faces her worst fear: Tegan has connected the dots and plans to find their mother with the help of a popular podcast host and her attractive producer, Adam Hawkins. Reluctantly joining the cross-country search, Jess finds herself unraveling more than just her family’s mystery. 

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Going Nowhere Fast by Kati Wilde

When Aspen Phillips’ best friend invites her on a month-long road trip, she’s hesitant, especially because it means sharing a tight space with Bramwell Gage, her best friend’s overprotective and annoyingly hot brother. Bram’s made it clear he thinks Aspen isn’t good enough, but she’s determined to keep the peace—and her promise to hide a secret about his sister.

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Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren

Ren has never used an iPhone or googled a question, but she’s read hundreds of books and taught herself to paint. Raised off the grid, attending Corona College is her dream come true. Fitz has his life planned: graduate at the top, clear his criminal record, and maintain his player facade. But when Ren crashes into his life, his plans are jeopardized. A simple seminar assignment turns into a road trip, leading them in unexpected directions.

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Cocky Bastard by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward

When a sexy, cocky Australian named Chance enters Aubrey’s life at a rest stop in Nebraska, her ordinary cross-country drive turns into an unforgettable adventure. With sexually tense nights and unplanned detours, their journey is all fun and games until emotions intensify. But as they grow closer, Chance’s mysterious past holds him back.

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You, with a View by Jessica Joyce

Noelle Shepard is grieving her grandmother and stumbles upon old love letters and photos, leading her to a high school nemesis, Theo Spencer. Despite their past, they embark on a road trip with Theo’s grandfather to uncover family secrets. As tensions simmer and old rivalries resurface, Noelle and Theo discover more about their grandparents and each other. 

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Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert

Sworn enemies Conrad and Alden are forced into a cross-country road trip to attend a fan convention and gaming tournament. Despite their differences—Conrad’s charismatic persona hiding a chaotic life and Alden’s perfection masking inner struggles—they forge an unexpected connection.

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Seatmate by Cara Bastone

A frantic bus ride from Boston to New York becomes an unexpected journey of connection. With only hours to spare for a critical job opportunity, the last thing she expects is to bond with her charming seatmate, a man on his own mission to reunite with an old flame. As their trip turns chaotic with traffic, breakdowns, and even a wild ride on a Citi Bike, their playful road-trip games and deep conversations make time fly. 

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Smug Bastard by S. Marie

A cross-country drive home for her brother’s wedding turns into an unexpected journey of self-discovery and forbidden attraction. She planned to travel alone with her dog, Goat, but instead, she’s stuck with Smith Blackburn, her brother’s high school friend and her sister’s ex. Once a cocky boy she despised, Smith is now a ruggedly handsome man with piercing blue eyes and a mysterious past. As they share close quarters in a tiny camper van, their mutual dislike ignites into something far more intense.

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Naked Love by Jewel E. Ann

Avery Montgomery finds herself in a desperate situation after leaving her cheating boyfriend, without an apartment, job, or car. Her only option? Hitching a ride from Milwaukee to Los Angeles with Jake Matthews, a restaurateur who relishes his annual cross-country camping trip. Avery, a high-heeled diva, is completely out of her element in the great outdoors, but with no other options, she joins Jake.

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