Off the Map

I enjoyed this book so much! It's a sweet and fun romance filled with adventure but also great emotional explorations. I still haven't read Float Plan, but I really enjoyed The Suite Spot (book 2). Though this one is my favorite so far.

The story is so smooth and well paced that before you know it, you'll be reading the last few pages. This book is bound to give you the itch to go out and explore, embrace the great outdoors.

Off the Map is less about Carla and Eamon falling in love, and more about them getting to a place where they can welcome love and relationships in their lives. We start with two messy and flawed characters, both trying to figure out what is important in their lives, what their priorities should be. They jump into bed early on, but the feelings come in slowly, as they get to know each other.

The book definitely does not waste time. Even though I don't like insta-love, the instant connection these two had, from the very first chapter, didn't feel out of place, especially since they start off as just a fling. It also helps that Eamon is easy to love, he's selfless, giving and goes all in on anything he does.

Carla has a badass dad who taught her most of what she knows about how to approach life, especially travel. She has a “here for a good time” philosophy, but doesn't see that her dad is surrounded by people he loves and has kept close. I found her misgivings about having a relationship very realistic and well explored.

Her dad was awesome, I loved hearing stories about him. He's almost as big a part of the story as the romance is. He also has Alzheimer's which is also a big part of the book as throughout the book Carla is mourning the loss of the father she knew, and who knew her.

Thank you to St Martin's Griffin, and NetGalley for the eARC!

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