I wasn’t expecting this book to hit the way it did. As anticipated, it was funny and sweet, but it also carries a surprising amount of emotional depth. Going in, I didn’t anticipate crying. Twice.

While this book can be read as a stand-alone, it is the follow-up to The First Date Prophecy and an improvement over the first book (which is lovely in its own right.) While The First Date Prophecy flirted with a touch of magic, The Road Trip Rewind fully embraces the fantastical, taking Beatrice and Rocco on a time-traveling road trip to the eve of Y2K. They must decide what, if anything, they would change about that night - one that had long-lasting repercussions for both of them.

The late 90s nostalgia was great. The romantic element was well done. I loved getting to revisit Rudy & Lucy. And the whole storyline with Bea’s dad was beautifully handled. .

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy of this book.

I absolutely loved the characters in this book and this is what made me want to keep on reading and I enjoyed it so much overall.

What would you say to your long-deceased father if you had the chance for one last conversation? That’s a thought that I’ve pondered for more than 20 years. And what if you had a second chance at love? This was a fun, nostalgic ride through 1999 LA - the music scene, fashion, film, and Hollywood life.

This book was SO much fun! I love time traveling books so much. I immediately loved Beatrix and Rocco. There were so many funny moments and great banter, but also sadness and more serious moments that make you FEEL.

This is a follow up to The First Date Prophecy but you don’t have to read that book before reading this one. Same fun energy and eomance. Love the 90s vibes. I felt like the stuck in time element worked well and was well written. Fun story. Great for book clubs.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for providing this book, with my honest review below.

I absolutely adored The Road Trip Rewind, as I think any reader on the lookout for a fun romance will. The added bonus for those of us who can remember the 90’s is that this is a nostalgic read, giving enough for those who can remember that time to remember their own great memories (and maybe worst fashion mistakes), while younger readers won’t feel they’re out of the loop and may well enjoy getting a look into a different time.

Rocco and Beatrix are lovers turned to enemies (well, on one side) turned to… lovers, maybe. They are reunited on set after a disastrous New Years at the turn of the century and somehow, mid very tense moment, get transported back to that time. Unlike other books that may have dabbled with this concept Beatrix and Rocco stay the same age as they were pre-time jump. As they try to figure out how to jump back to their more modern time they get into adventures that had me laughing as well as tugged at my heart strings.

This is an escapist romance at its absolute finest. Is highly recommend this to romance lovers and especially those who may want to visit (or revisit) a time when Y2K was one of the biggest issues being faced.