Planes, Trains, and All the Feels by Livy Hart is a classic rom com. With interesting characters that are complete opposites and difficult family situations, this book started strong and had really fun transportation mishaps. I really enjoyed parts of this book. Ultimately, I had some issues with the ending and with excessive and unnecessary love scenes. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

5. FREAKING. STARS. OMG. LOOOOOOVED THIS BOOK!

Talk about sizzle! Talk about spark! Talk about spicy! Talk about making us wait for it! Oh my god! Livy Hart will be an auto-buy author for me after the magnificence of "Planes, Trains, and All the Feels." In a book that almost mirrors (but also expands upon) the general premise of John Hughes' "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles," everything that can go wrong does go wrong for main characters Cassidy and Luke. Once strangers, their bad flight diverts and lands in the middle of nowhere. They can't get a hotel room, and they don't have a lot of money on hand, but Luke snags one of the only cars left to rent and offers Cassidy a ride across the country so she can get to her sister's wedding. He is a grump, she is a ray of sunshine, so they don't have a lot in common, but they are certainly drawn together based on their mutual disdain for one another. As the tension amps up between then, that disdain eventually turns into some of the hottest spice I have read in quite some time. Two words: car camping. *insert sweating emoji here.* I was hooked from the very first page. Cassidy and Luke's chemistry is palpable, their affection for one another is grand, the time they spend together will make you laugh alongside them. Author Livy Hart explores trauma and some really heavy themes in an interesting, compelling way that will keep readers hooked on more than just the steaminess. A lot of the time, the spicy scenes are the only thing driving a story, which has a tendency to make books boring and repetitive. Not this book! This book puts its money where its mouth is. It's slow, it's sexy, it's delicate, it takes its time, and then BAM!!! Direct hit right in the gut, heart, and groin. You might have to suspend your disbelief a little bit, but so what? I looooved the characters in this book. I see so much of myself in Cassidy that it's not even funny. It felt like Livy Hart reached into soul, grabbed my lived experiences, and put them on the page. I also loved Luke, too. Good lord, what a crabby dreamboat. I cannot wait to read Berkeley and Will's story. Please do yourself a favor and read this amazing book!

Thank you to NetGalley, Livy Hart, Entangled Publishing, LLC, and Entangled: Amara for the ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for my review.

Planes, Trains, and All The Feels is a cutesy, fun little "strangers on a road trip with mishaps" romantic comedy.

Luke and Cassidy do not get off to a good start but ultimately warm up enough to be able to help each other get back home.
I definitely felt their chemistry bloom, but sadly, i feel that the intimacy overshadowed a bit too much of the story. It definitely had some fast "i love you" feelings to it, though.
But other than that, i liked that both had family situations going on, and they had a super sweet ending.

That's about it, and honestly, all i can remember...

*𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳, 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘤 𝘪𝘯-𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸*

"Out here, we're the only two people who exist. My black and white life doesn't exist. She is Technicolor, as rich as the sky."

Cassidy Blake has to get to her sisters wedding. There is no other option, she is the maid of honor, her mother is already hounding her, and somehow everything is falling apart without her there... but getting there is going to be a lot more difficult than anticipated when her plane fails.

Luke Carlisle hates flying, but he will do anything to support his family, and that includes facing his fears, or even travelling with the deranged woman that was yelling at him in the airport parking lot.

Their start is less then pleasant, when they meet battling over a parking space. yet they've somehow ended up in a road trip together to get to their destinations.

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Planes, Trains, quite literally everything else that could go wrong, and All the Feels. This plot is insanely ridiculous, but that is entirely the point.

The absolute chaos of every situation was a bit much at times for sure rather than the comedy that I think was desired. It definitely helped balance out the tension between Cassidy and Luke. Their hostility and bickering dissolved while their bad luck continued.

This book is definitely more enjoyable if you go in not taking anything seriously and try not to roll your eyes too hard at certain parts *cough* pretzels *cough*. Overall it's a fun road trip/ all chaos that could possibly happen/ steamy/ bickering good time. I wanted more from the book and the characters, but this is definitely something to pick up if you want something fluffy to pick up.

3.5 stars

Thank you Netgalley, Livy Hart, and Entangled Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A grumpy meet-cute in the airport parking lot is just the start of the awkward interactions between Cassidy and Luke in this wonderfully sensitive rom-com. That may sound contradictory when I say "sensitive rom-com" but that's just what it is. A fun romantic comedy with so many warm and fuzzy feels that it's just perfectly lovely.

Cassidy and Luke both have reasons for trying to get from North Carolina to Califorrnia. When their flight is forced to land and they end up trying to travel cross country via almost any and every other form of travel, they find themselves having to rely more and more on one another. But in doing so, will they be able to share a side of themselves that others never see or will they manage to keep their walls up regardless of the forced proximity.

The growth that each character experiences over the course of the book is noticeable and meaningful to the development of them as individuals and as a couple. In addition, their best friends are great side characters with some potential for their own book in my opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to read and review it and the opinions contained within are my own.

I loved Livy Hart's first book so much I was sure there was no way she could top it, but this has become a new all time favorite. It is a charming, sweet, funny, steamy, and emotional story with so much heart.

Luke and Cassidy don't start off on the best of terms. However, they become reluctant road trip companions after their flight ends up grounded mid-trip. They both need to get to California ASAP, but things are never easy.

Cassidy was so sweet, giving, and determined. I loved how she was able to make connections and friends wherever she went. Luke is the epitome of a stand up guy. He worked so hard to provide for his family and there is a lot more to him than meets the eye. Cassidy and Luke start out not understanding one another, but it was nice how their relationship evolved as they traveled. They each have family issues and past experiences that affected their relationship development and I was curious how they would work through it all. In the end, the emotional/family issues were nicely handled and I liked how they worked through everything.

Livy Hart did such an excellent job creating relatable, interesting characters. From the very beginning I was hooked and couldn't wait to see how they reached their HEA. I already know this will be one of my top books of the year. I cannot wait for more books from Livy!

Thank you so much to NetGalley for granting me a copy of this book in return for my honest opinions.

Have been reading about this book and reviews I saw were promising. The title threw me and I really wasn't drawn in by the cover, but synopsis and raves over the book had me wanting to read

YES,! Book is fantastic. Wow! Now I understand the reviews. Author, Livy Hart, dud a fantastic job in the characters and story line.

A must ready! Holy cow!!!

Highly recommend!

Thank you to @livyhartromance, @entangled_publishing, and Netgalley!

Planes, Trains, and All the Feels is about Cass who is going back home to her sister's wedding but through a series of crazy events she ends up traveling with the man who stole her spot at the airport and they have to travel the rest of the way to California.

I loved this book - I traveled to my sibling's wedding recently and am so glad I did not have the travel problems these two had. From a failed train ride to limited funds for travel to problems with the speed of trains, these two encounter almost every travel problem that they could and I was laughing the whole way with them.

The chemistry between Luke and Cass was so good - they had the cutest meet-cute (he unknowingly stole the parking space she was about to park in and she was not very happy) and I loved how I could relate to Cass and how positive and sunshiney she was (yes, this was a grumpy x sunshine). I adored how Luke was a nerd (he even talked about how he does cosplay).

I adored how this book combined the perfect amount of humor and heart and I would HIGHLY recommend this book for those in need of a summer rom-com.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I Loved this book and could not but it down. I LOVED IT. The plot was fast, easy to follow, fun and romantic. I didn't want it to end!

4 ⭐️ This was so much fun!


"It's a travel sh*tstorm and we're stuck in it together."


WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ he's a kind, 'married to his work' consultant trying to get home to see his mom and sister
✨ she's a carefree, fun-loving dancer trying to make it to her sister's wedding
✨ they get off on the wrong foot
✨ everything goes wrong
✨ road trip shenanigans
✨ forced proximity
✨ opposite attract
✨ grumpy x sunshine
✨ great banter
✨ lots of tension
✨ denial of attraction
✨ miscommunication
✨ 2/5 spice
✨ light exhibitionism and hot car sex
✨ complicated family dynamics
✨ third act breakup (but it makes sense)
✨ HEA
✨ dual pov


My Thoughts:

Is the story ridiculous? Yes! But is it worth the read? Absolutely!

The entire plot centers around everything going wrong, yet somehow, the story felt entirely plausible in a ridiculous, fun, rom-com way. Cassidy and Luke may have just been trying to get home, but what they find in themselves and with each other along the way changes their lives forever.

Here's what I love most about this story:

The complexity of the characters. Cassidy and Luke have different personalities, interesting backstories, unique family histories, and relatable insecurities. And what I appreciate most is that Livy Hart took her time peeling back the layers to these characters so we progressively understand and fall in love with them throughout the story.

The romance between Cassidy and Luke. They are total opposites. Yet somehow, they are exactly what they needed. Both Cassidy and Luke's family dramas and insecurities are inextricably linked, and it was heartbreaking seeing them both struggle. However, I loved how over time, they realized how those things were holding them back, and if they wanted to live a happy, fulfilled life and open themselves up fully to love, then they needed to make changes. It was wonderful watching them grow as individuals and then as a couple.

The sex scenes . . 🥵 The tension was smoldering, and their chemistry was explosive! I don't even believe in God, but I think I need to go to church after reading that! They were THAT HOT! The car scene in Moab under the stars is legit my dream date, so definitely going to be showing that to my husband (lol). I also wasn't the light exhibitionism, but I'm not complaining!


PS: I need Will and Berkley's story next! The tension was so amazing between these two!


So why isn't this getting 5-stars?

It took me a bit to fully invest at the beginning. There might have been a lot going on since we were introduced to two characters, and then they immediately have to deal with a travel nightmare. But I was hooked 25% in when they finally make their way home together in a rental car, and tensions start to rise.

I sometimes skimmed during some of the non-dialogue. The writing isn't bad at all. It was just sometimes a bit wordy.


Overall, this is a delightful story that I 100% recommend reading! I saw the film Planes, Trains, and Automobiles when I was very young, and this is a much more fun, charming, sexy version of that. I laughed at the banter, felt emotional over the character's struggles, and felt *things* when things started getting spicy. It was the perfect story to read during my flight to the UK.

Cute and fun rom com ride about a disastrous roadtrip across country between two people who started off on the wrong foot. Cassidy and Luke constantly surprised each other after their initial meeting wasn’t great. Cassidy is the embodiment of sunshine and openness and Luke is straight lines and detailed plans. But somehow together they compliment each other and their chemistry is magnetic but is it just a result of their road trip bubble or can they last?

If you are looking for a fun (somewhat predictable) enjoyable rom com read than add Planes, Trains, and All the Feels to your tbr.



Thank you @entangled_publishing and @netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

Livy Hart is a new-to-me author. Thank you to Entangled Publishing for the ARC.

Cassidy and Luke is Grumpy Sunshine goodness. She's the Sunshine, He's the Grump.

A case of Murphy's Law happens throughout the story. Cassidy is trying to make it to her older's sister's wedding, and Luke is trying to get back to California to check on his mother.

With so many mishaps, such as the plane's cracked window, being stranded in an airport, to renting a car and send car going up in flames, well you see where the Murphy's Law statement I made.

Throughout two basic and yet totally opposites strangers road trip it back to California.

The banter between Cassidy and Luke was so good. But when these two finally stop berating each other, the chemistry and sparks was fire. Luke's dirty mouth was a very pleasant surprise.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book.

Thank you again Net Galley and Entangled Publishing for the opportunity.

This book was so freaking cute I can barely stand it. All of the things I want in a romance novel.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Livy Hart for this ARC. One of my favorites so far.

I struggled to get into this one, I think primarily because the love between Cassidy and Luke felt too easy despite being an enemies-to-lovers book? Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free advance copy.

After one travel delay after another, Cassidy is determined to get home in time for her sister’s wedding. With only one rental car left, she finds herself sharing a car and road tripping across the country with the man who has been so rude to her all day: Luke. As they travel together, they start to enjoy each other’s company, even as things continue to go wrong and their trip keeps getting delayed more and more.

This book has it all: laugh out loud moments, heavier themes handled with such care and love, and amazing tension and steam. Cassidy and Luke's trip was so fun despite all of the issues they ran into along the way. I found myself flying through it wanting to know what would happen to them next. This book is definitely a wild ride but such a fun journey to be on.

Thanks to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the advance copy.

4.5 stars!!
What a fun book! A rom com version of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles this story was fun from start to finish. I loved Cassidy’s character and how she loosened up Luke. She definitely seems like the life of the party.

I liked all the trouble they had while traveling and it was fun to follow along with Luke and Cassidy’s journey and the interesting people they met along the way. This book was a little spicier than I normally read but I still loved the story! I also liked the sister relationship and I’m glad they were able to come to an understanding and stand united against their mom.
I didn’t love the third act break up/ miscommunication though. Why can’t adults just talk about their feelings? Easier said than done, I know!

Overall, this was a super fun book to kick off summer, the season of epic trips!!

Planes, Trains, and All the Feels is an enemies-to-lovers, opposites attract steamy roadtrip romance. With tons of forced proximity, you see Cassidy and Luke trying to make their way to California after a plane ride gone wrong strands them in Joplin, Missouri. Full of hijinks with shenanigans for days, there are many laugh out loud moments mixed with tender ones between the two leads.

I adore Livy Hart's writing, which packs a punch with great one-liners. Hart does a fantastic job building sexual tension and the steam is super well done. While there are heavier themes, they are handled with care (CW: parent with addiction, past parent abandonment). Consequently, I listened to this audiobook while on a roadtrip of my own, which was an extra fun treat. The dual narration was fantastic and I sped through the audiobook, which kept me wanting to find out what happens next.

This book is perfect for those that loved Lauren H. Mae's Wishlists & Roadtrips. Planes, Trains, and All the Feels is out now!

I couldn’t not adore both Cassidy and Luke. The story felt so real as both characters felt they were not good enough despite the fact that both are great, giving people. Even though their relationship developed very quickly, it always felt true which is a testament to the author’s writing. I would love to see a follow-up novel with Berkeley and Will. Wonder if that is in the cards? Although I received an Advanced Readers’ Copy, my opinions are my own.

This was the cutest romcom I've read in a while! Obsessed with Cassidy and Luke's serendipitous and disastrous journey to each other. I look forward to reading more from this author AND telling all my romcom loving friends about this book! Thank you for the eARC.

Planes, Trains, and All the Feels truly is ALL THR FEELS!! Luke and Cassidy’s story made me swoon, made me laugh, made me cry, melting my heart and causing all the swoops in my stomach. This lovely, tender, sexy, book takes the close-proximity and opposites-attract tropes to another level. After reaching the end, I had to go back and re-read some of my favorite scenes because my heart didn’t want to say goodbye to this captivating couple. Dare I hope that there will be another book in this universe about Berkeley and Will??