So, the premise sounded intriguing. Two guys with very different temperaments get stuck at the airport on a horrible layover. They drive each other crazy but sparks fly and romance ensues. It had the potential to be a cute, sweet read.
What we got was pages upon pages of junior high school boy sniping and pranks. The characters were not likable or believable and when we arrived at the inevitable conclusion, I had a hard time believing it.
Worst of all, we never got to see their romance develop. It all happened off the page and was alluded to in a wrap it up quick epilogue.
I had a hart time finishing this one. 1 star.

OMG I loved this one!! Delightful read, full of humor, sarcasm, uncertainty, verbal fight and deepened thoughts!!
Just delicious to experience. A read with great conversations, sexiness and instant hate/love.
Two wonderful flawed men who were attracted and irritated by each other.
This all takes place in an.....airport with delayed flights. Written is a crazy awesome way!!
Recommending this one!!

That was the most creative and original meet-cute I've read in a very long time! I loved the way these two can't resist their attraction and keep coming back together. Their exchanges gradually become more endearing as they learn each others' soft spots, and I really enjoyed the alternating pov's as we see both how each character is feeling and how they view the others' perspective.

Quinn Anderson is a really wonderful author. All her stories are unique and interesting and I've laughed and smiled my way through the books I've read :) and I've purchased her backlog so I can read the ones I've missed.

I'm going with four stars on New Heights because it was creative, well written, and just made me feel good... I wouldn't mind another story about Mika and James.

This was a fun read. I loved the pranks and chemistry between the two main characters. The playfulness is such a fun thing to read throughout the book. But the counterbalance of the real life baggage that everyone brings into a relationship makes this a good mix to make a great romance start, It was sexy, funny, and a romantic read. I only wish there was more! Would recommend this to friends.

New Heights is an adorable read that could easily be made into a movie. It features Quinn Anderson’s typical prose: funny and light, with quick dialogue full of clever quips. The story takes place entirely in one day at an airport, featuring two men, James and Mika, who are destined for the same delayed flight and possibly for each other—that is, if they can stand one another long enough to start up an actual conversation.

The book is short, managing to capture a sweet and simple story without making it drag. It's well-developed, though: We get to know about James and Mika’s backstories and hang-ups, and by the time they board their plane, they’re on their way to being better men.

I also appreciated that Anderson didn’t force her characters to have meaningful, sentimental revelations about one another within the short span of the book. Instead they realize they’re <i>going</i> to fall in love; readers get to glimpse this first moment of magic and comedy, understanding what’s to come. (There’s also a satisfying epilogue!)

Airports are pretty much the epitome of monotony. As James says in the beginning, “Nothing good ever happen[s] in airports.”

I once stayed overnight in Heathrow and am emotionally scarred. I love the idea of a something magical and sweet happening in such bleak surroundings. For me, that’s the entire point of the romance genre.

Lately I’ve been reading heavy books that drag out emotional problems for too long, so I really appreciated a tale of two people who get over their issues in literal hours. New Heights was silly and simple but managed to delight, like popping a single chocolate in your mouth. Bon appetit.

New Heights was one of my reading highlights of all time ♡

#foreverfavorite

It’s fun, sweet, fun, sexy, fun, charming, fun, cute, oh and fun!

James and Mika don’t hit it off from the start but I took an instant liking to both.

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Stranded in an airport (a setting which I enjoyed greatly), both guys are in a crappy mood (understandably so, you have to read it to find out why 😉 ) and their first meeting ends with a declaration of war. Oh! THOSE BOYS!!! ♡♡♡♡♡

I ADORE MIKA TO BITS. He’s laid back, snarky, fun, loud, direct and just way too lovable. *sigh*

James is pretty much his polar opposite – a thinker, over cautious and anxious.

I loved their antics, their little fights and the dialogue made for a fantastic reading experience 🙂

When they do hit it off romantically – and of course they will, because, duh! opposites attract and all that jazz – it’s off the charts hot. They have great chemistry and can be super sweet together.

It’s one of those books you wish would give you another five hours of entertainment, or twelve or twenty.

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

ps: the cover is the cutest thing in the world. i want to steal it and make it mine.

This is a cute romance about two totally opposite (or are they?) guys who are both stuck in an airport in New York City waiting for their delayed flight. Everyone is pretty dang crabby to be stuck there, as you can imagine, and hilarity ensues. I love the opposites attract element to this story (with a dash of enemies to lovers), while at the same time James and Mika aren't opposites so much as two differently shaped puzzle pieces that fit together. (I definitely think James is an edge piece...) Their bumps and misunderstandings feel authentic, and while this definitely has a big dollop of insta-love to it, having both characters acknowledge how bizarre and crazy their immediate attraction is helps me be a little more ok with that. I love that Mika brings out the sass and strength in James, and in turn James helps ground Mika. They're just so great together.

This was a really quick read, I'm not sure if that's because it's actually short or if it's just because I refused to put it down until I'd read the whole thing.

Insta-love done right, this is.

James is traveling home from NYC to Charleston, SC, after attending a friend's wedding. Mika, pronounced Mee-kuh, is heading the same way as part of work. Except, they don't initially know this.

The meet-cute happens when both of them need a power outlet at the airport after their respective flights are delayed. James is hogging the outlet, and Mika is irritated. Then Mika hogs the outlet and James is outraged.

It's difficult to flesh out your characters in what amounts to a novella, but the author succeeded in weaving plenty of background info for both James and Mika into the plot. It's also admirable how well this book worked for me, considering that most of this novel takes place in an airport - there's not a potential for change of scenery, and you're somewhat limited in what you can get your characters into.

The characters had immediate chemistry, and none of it felt forced. The attraction burns brightly from the start, despite James' prank (that was so funny) and Mika snagging the outlet when James isn't looking. They have a rough start, for sure, but ultimately, they both call a truce, give in to the attraction, and realize that there might just be something there.

I liked this a lot. It's a quick and easy read, and it just flows and flows, and before you can blink, they're in the family bathroom doing not-so-family-friendly things. Which, as fiery as the attraction was, isn't really a surprise.

The sweet epilogue just sealed the deal on this book - that was fabulous.

Recommended for when you need a little pick-me-up for a long lunch break or some such. This was a lot of fun to read.

This was a cute, fast, fluffy read. I wasn't sure how believable the romance was going to be since it all took place in a short span of a day, but I thought it was really entertaining and fun. I haven't read many books that only really feature the 2 main characters for the entirety of the book, so that was interesting to see how the author did it. I really like hate to love romances, and this one was both laugh out loud and a great mix of opposites attract and misunderstandings that lead to hilarious results.

An adorable little book with two cute guys, feelings all over the place, and with the right amount of cheese. I kept smiling and it made me feel good. Will I find my soul mate at the airport one day? Will they be there for me to find? I sure hope so; I'm in need of a little cheese in my cheeseless life.

James is just like me, anxious about the little things, afraid of being late, of missing his flight back home, of forgetting something at the hotel. He is a thousand hours early to the airport and if that’s not me, I don’t know what is. You never know what can happen so it’s best to be early and wait rather than run for your life not to miss your flight.

Totally opposite to James is Mika. He travels for work, is carefree and really could be at the airport one minute before embarking and he’d still be chill about the whole situation. I don’t know if I envy him or if he makes me more anxious than I usually am. He hates people mispronouncing his name and I can understand it because, come on, Mika is clearly not Micah. It’s so easy that it’s really infuriating people not saying is right. I feel for you Mika, even if my name is not one that tends to be said wrong.

James and Mika start a sort of airport war after their flight gets delayed and they are forced to take turns to charge their electronic stuff. Little pranks, conversations and a few drinks later, it’s pretty obvious they want to be in each other pants and I don’t blame them. They’re both hot, single, they have time to kill, so why not? Oh well, you have to read it to see the feelings flying around an airport I didn’t know existed until yesterday. How they change a bit in just a few pages and it’s not forced, not rushed. It’s a short book yet everything is in the right place.

You think, yes, this can happen. This maybe has already happened to somebody. Because, why not? Airports are not really a place where you meet someone you can fall in love with, but it’s not impossible, right? Hard, yes but if fate tries to set you up, why would you turn down the opportunity?

Adorable and funny, short and hard to put down once you start it. It’s the perfect book to read if you need a little bit of cheese and if you need to smile a bit. I needed it.

These are the best characters!! I would love to read more about Mika “It’s Mee-kuh, not Micah” and James.

James Thompson is eager to go home, even though no one will be waiting for him at the gate. He is a serial monogamist who likes to play by the book. For Mika today’s just another day of boring work travel. He goes by the seat of his pants and just goes with the flow. After an incident while waiting for their delayed plane they start to realize how much they have in common. Terrified of what he’s feeling, Mika suggests a no-strings hookup, but serial-monogamist James wants more. If they don’t fight for what’s right in front of them, their romance might be canceled before it ever takes off.

This was a great quick read. I love the characters and well written. This was a fun read!!

A complimentary copy was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was cute!! The cover and blurb is what really got my attention. Even though I've never read anything by this author before, I wasn't nervous to read this. Likely due to the fact that it already had some good ratings. Anyway, this is how you do insta-love, people. This was just so realistic!! I mean, yeah there is still that level of improbability to this, but I completely bought their relationship!! And do you want to know what made this story different from all those other insta-love stories (that didn't work for me)? I'll tell ya': It's because they acknowledged it!!! They didn't gloss over their instant feelings or pretend they didn't exist. They actually were honest and spoke to each other about how crazy it was they felt this way after only knowing each other 6 hours. Bring the awkward into the light and go for it!

Mika “it’s Mee-kuh, not Micah" is a sarcastic young guy (23) who is very laid back and doesn't stress life. He strolls into the airport with just minutes to spare before boarding. Except the flight has been delayed due to weather.

James is Mika's complete opposite in that he worries about everything: being late, forgetting his phone/laptop charger, clothes, etc. He did an inspection of his hotel room possibly 5 times (it's not really said how many), and even though he had hours to spare before he needed to be at the airport, he just couldn't make himself do any sightseeing because he was worried there could be traffic or other delays which would make him miss his flight. (I can totally relate to ALL of this because I don't want to forget something at the hotel, nor would I be happy to miss my flight). And of course since James got the airport super early, his wait is now even longer due to the flight delay.

You wouldn't think these two could possibly get along, and you are right. They're enemies from the start when Mika cuts James in line for the phone charging station. And in the words of Mika later in the story - "this means war." As some crazy death stares and evil thoughts pervade these MC's heads, neither can ignore the fact that the other is so handsome. Mika nicknames James "Colgate" for his dazzling smile and GQ good looks. And James calls Mika "Rude Headphone Guy," but OMG he is so cute!, according the James. ;)

I was completely entertained by their antics and again, they admit it's weird for them to feel this connection so early in meeting and worry about how long lasting it could be. I 100% appreciated how the author handled this relationship and will point to this book right here as the template on how to correctly write insta-love. Have they only known each other for less than 10 hours? You bet your ass they do, but that doesn't stop them from having sex in the family bathroom at the airport.

I fully recommend this story and the epilogue - while super saccharine sweet - was the perfect ending.

4.5 stars

I loved James and Mika! This book pulled me in from word one. I loved these two MCs individually and together. Their banter, their inner thoughts and dialogue, it all worked for me. What transpired in a very short time could have easily been over the top and insta, but it was fun, believable and sexy. The epilogue wrapped it all up nicely and still left me wanting more. My first read from Quinn Anderson, this will not be my last!

I must applaud Quinn Anderson for her skill to write a complete story with complex characters and an actual plot within one hundred and forty pages. New Heights might be shorter story, but it's fully fleshed and captivating.

James and Mika couldn't be more different from each other, as James is often anxious and prepares for everything to the point that he goes to the airport hours earlier than needed, while Mika don't have patience for any waiting and lines at the airport - no, Mika leaves all travelling to the last minute, even preferring to be late on his flight to be too early. It was interesting to see, what happened once James and Mika's paths crossed at the airport, where they had to wait for their delayed flight back to Charleston. I loved the chemistry between James and Mika, whether they got along or not. I was able to identify with James, especially with his anxious behaviour when it comes to travelling. In a side note, it was very refreshing to see a Finnish name - Mika - in this, and I'm very familiar with Mika's frustrations because people don't know how to pronounce his name.

New Heights was cute and captivating story, and while I'd loved to read more, it's perfect just the way it is. I definitely recommend to check it out!

3.5 stars!

As much as I think that meet-cute at airports probably has low possibility in real life, but I can't help loving this trope in my romance fiction. This latest from Quinn Anderson offers just that.

I really liked that either James or Mika (pronounced Mee-kuh, thank you very much) didn't immediately start their 'relationship' with flirty sexual attraction. Let's face it, Mika acts a bit of rude towards James. Instead, we have these two having little war of their own, with one trying to have revenge on the others with little pranks. All done in within hours they are trapped in the airport.

I liked that they're also a bit of opposite attracts -- James is pretty anal and a bit of a pushover, Mika doesn't care much about schedules and quite sarcastic -- but they discover that being with the other person can bring something different out of them. James pulls pranks and not even saying sorry about it; Mika actually makes attempt to apologize when he knows he's being an ass. It was pretty adorable.

I could do without the sex scene -- and in exchange maybe for them to talk more -- but that's my problem, not yours. The epilogue is pretty nice ^^

James Thompson is stuck at the airport waiting for his flight home when he gets into a battle of wits with Mika Bailey. Their initial hostility slowly morphs into something else. Cute story. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Ugh. Talk about cute! Obviously I loved this book. It was so adorable. It was like really, really good fan fiction, except it’s not fan fiction.

I loved both Mika and James. They were both extremely likable. The story was sweet, but had enough deep stuff to not be overly sweet. Would definitely recommend.

I’ll be checking out the authors other books that look equally amazing!

Such a cute, cute story!!!! Mika and James meet in the airport and at first, well. let's just say it's more annoyed at first sight then love at first site. The majority of this story takes place while the two are in the airport, and it is full of snarky banter, witty pranks, and honestly, innocent flirty-ness. The two spend time together, talking, and then it's love at first site. The two send some quality time getting to know each other really, really well then it's time for the flight to take off. And though they live in the same city, the two think their baggage will prevent the relationship from being anything more. Oh but these boys were so wrong.

Overall, I enjoyed this little story. It was a quick easy read that kept my interest with enjoyable characters!

I started reading Ms Anderson’s book because after covering Henry James for our podcast and then reading a 1930’s crime novel, it was time for something a bit light.

I started to read the novel not thinking much about it and felt that it would be the fast food version of reading. Fill me up but empty once I closed the cover. I was to my own surprise very wrong. This is really an excellent read that is full of compassion, heart and comedy.

The two characters are very well drawn and the plot is very brave considering that outside of the first two chapters and the epilogue, it all takes place in one setting. This is a very daring move on the point of the author where one location can feel a bit stale after awhile but this is not the case as Ms Anderson expertly keeps things moving and exciting.

Without giving anything away, this is truly a great novel dealing with the human condition and emotions. I found myself smiling at the interchanges between the two main characters and again, the author has written a book with just two characters without anything getting dull.

If you are looking for a novel that is fun to read, makes you smile, makes you feel and something that you will remember long after the closing of the book, you really can not go wrong with this. I now have a book that I can start to recommend to almost everyone and not just a select few. Excellent and I am now going to start hunting out her past works. I am starting to become a big fan of Quinn Anderson.