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Planes, Trains, and All the Feels

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Cute story. Cassidy meets Luke and had a wild adventure. It was a matter of opposites attracts. Oil and vinegar until they give in to their attraction. The characters were very interesting, there were lots of funny circumstances and romance. I love finding a new author that makes me laugh

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As the title suggests, #PlanesTrainsandAlltheFeels is a road trip story. Professional dancer Cassidy Bliss and actuary Luke Carlisle are both flying from Charlotte to LA to see their families. Cassidy, who considers herself the black sheep of her family, is going home for the wedding of her “perfect” sister (Isabelle). Luke is doing one of his periodic trips back home to check on his mother, divorced sister and two young nieces who all live together.

They initially meet in the airport parking lot when Luke takes a parking space, not realizing that Cassidy was waiting to pull into it. They end up on the same ill-fated flight, which makes an emergency landing in a small airport in Joplin, Mo., due to cracked windshield, is delayed overnight and then cancelled the following morning. When Luke gets the last available rental car, he offers a ride to Cassidy. Further mishaps ensue (i..e. a car fire) and as the pair slowly make their way west, using various forms of transportation, they start to see beyond their first impressions, and find a lot to like about each other.

This is a story with a lot of humor and a surprising amount of heart as it tackles some serious family issues, such as alcoholism and being true to yourself, before Luke and Cassidy come to the end of their adventure. It covers a lot of ground but gets a little bogged down in the middle, as one thing after another delays the end of the road trip.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #EntangledPub for the ARC.

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Luke and Cassidy are polar opposites who find their trips west totally entangled. They annoy the heck out of each other and yet, small acts of kindness start to creep in under the vexation. Kindness and comfort bloom and eventually spark to their enormous discomfort. What to do with these feelings? It's just a shared trip and then they'll go their separate ways. Won't they? I'm loving these two characters, trying to do their familial duties while fighting their attraction.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are strictly mine.

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I am a self-admitted book worm, and I have been the majority of my life. Here lately, I gravitate towards suspenseful books. One genre that I have also been gravitating towards is books that make me laugh. Because of this, I was very excited to hear about this book.

Pros: I tend to be hesitant to read books from a new author, because it tends to take me a while to get used to the writing style. This was not the case with this book. I was hooked right from the beginning. I loved that the perspective switched between the characters.

Cons: None at all! I loved the book from the beginning to the end.

I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It got a bit “heavy” closer to the end of the book, but I feel like it was necessary for the story conclusion. I definitely recommend this book.

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

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It’s always a good sign when the author has me laughing on page two. Cassidy and Luke were funny and the situations they found themselves in were sometimes hysterical and sometimes causing “all the feels.” They are two very different people and even though the story takes place over a few days, the romance still feels like a slow burn that does reach the scorching level. You learn why they have the fears they do and are cheering for them to figure out they complement each other perfectly.

I also enjoyed the glimpse of the best friends of Cassidy and Luke and hope they end up with their own story. I think Berkeley would give Will a merry chase.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Thank you to NetGalley, Entangled Publishing, and Livy Hart for the eARC.

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Thanks to the publisher for access to the e-ARC. Instagram links will be provided closer to publication date. Reviews from talk lit, get hit podcast below!

****************Bridget’s Review****************
3 stars.

This was a fun book and I polished it off in a few hours. Cassidy really made me roll my eyes at the start but I got used to her doing the splits soon enough and I ended up rooting for her and Luke in their moments of conflict, both familial and with each other. I’ve not had a good run with grumpy x sunshine books but I think this is one of the better ones I have read. I could imagine this being a movie I would really enjoy - even if it’s just because I want to see the fish hotel.

****************************Eryn’s Review****************************
3 stars.

I was pleasantly surprised by how much fun I had reading this! As someone who usually rates a romance between 1 and 2 stars, I struggle to enjoy characters that are just so Quirky TM and dialogue that lacks any real rhythm or tension but tries to sell itself as banter. Despite this, I found myself really enjoying the back and forth and the tension that developed from their snarks and stolen glances. Don’t get me wrong, the leads are insufferable for at least the first quarter of the book, but they slowly start to soften with each other and, as a result, the reader. Cassidy’s penchant for doing the splits and making unnecessary FaceTime calls in public spaces (and while filling the car with petrol??) is especially frustrating, as is Luke’s long-suffering self-sacrificing and robotic requirement to risk assess, but one of these does get addressed in the end and one out of four ain’t bad. While I found the pacing to be a little drawn out at times (every time I thought their journey was ending they added something else to extend their time together Again), I think the emotional journey they went on and the payoff in the final scenes was worth waiting for. Reading this was like watching a good 90s rom-com - it was funny, easy and engaging and the settings, characters and outfits are so easily imagined that I am keenly awaiting the inevitable adaptation to film. Skip the epilogue though.

******************************Laura’s Review******************************
2 stars.

Ahh, I will never stop searching for the perfect rom-com book that makes me (a bitter, cold-hearted cynic) feel the feels and believe in instant-love but sadly this is not the one. I liked this book well-enough but didn’t find Cassidy or Luke to be very likeable or engaging characters. This journey went on forever and yet somehow they still fell in love after a few mere days. They kept mentioning how they couldn’t “understand” or “didn’t know” one another but surprise! They’ve only known each other for two days! I think my feelings in relation to this book are less a reflection of the book (fun, cute, steamy and sunshiney) and more indicative of the type of content I typically like to read. I especially enjoyed Cassidy’s dynamic with her mum and Luke’s mum’s addiction. I’ll admit the wedding scene phone call had me grinning like a fool! Overall, not the best, not the worst.

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Short Synopsis:
Cassidy is rushing to make her flight. She finds a parking spot, only for Luke to steal it. After going off on him, she finds another spot and makes the fight. Only for the plane to make an emergency landing. Like and Cassidy then travel together to get to California and all the mishaps happen.

My Thoughts:
This was such a cute book! I loved reading about all their crazy travel adventures. (Even though I maybe should NOT have read it while traveling….) It was funny, and sexy and made my heart squeeze.

Read if You Like:
✈️ Sassy characters
✈️ Travel
✈️ Complicated family dynamics
✈️ Enemies-to-lovers
✈️ Forced Proximity

Perfect for fans of Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh, Christina Lauren or Ava Wilder.

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I absolutely loved everything about Planes, Trains, and All the Feels by author Livy Hart. It was the perfect mixture of comedy, romance, and extremely relatable family issues, such as feeling the need to please a parent but always getting the sense that it'll never be enough no matter what you do. These moments were ones that made the book that much more relatable as the characters of Luke and Cassidy had more to them than meets the eye. The romance between them is one that I wish I could read over and over again. It was sweet, spicy, and had so much fun banter. I really can't wait for everyone to experience this read. Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this! I very much appreciate it. Livy Hart, you have an amazing talent! I'm so glad you wrote this.

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Luke and Cassidy are both on their way to California to meet their respective families. They meet first when Luke when he steals Cassidy’s parking spot at the airport. Not only does he take her parking spot, he makes her miss the shuttle. So their start is not all that great. Now he has rented the last car available and if Cassidy wants to make it in time to attend her sister’s wedding, she will have to go on a road trip with him. And a road trip is not the only adventure instore for them.
I had a perpetual smile while reading this book, and had so much fun reading it. Luke and Cassidy are such adorable characters and their banter and one liners are so cute, had me laughing out loud every time. And their chemistry was so hot, had me fanning myself. This is my second book by this author after Talk Flirty to me and she is now on my must read list.
With some amazing secondary characters ( I hope something happens between Berkeley and Will ) this book was a delightful read.

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Planes, Trains and All the Feels had everything I love: chemistry, quick one-liners, banter, forced proximity, one car, one bed, adorable main characters. I already added Livy Hart’s 1st book to my TBR!

Luke has put his personal life on hold for his family. Cassidy has spent her entire life trying to earn love & affection from family and others. Neither of them have ever felt like they had enough to offer someone.

After a less than friendly meeting in the airport parking lot, they end up next to each other on an eventful plane ride. What seems to be an enemies to lovers story, quickly turns into friends to lovers 🥰 Their travel experience is a nightmare, but so enjoyable to read. Highly recommend this book for a sweet & fun story.

Thank you Netgalley & Entangled Publishing for a free e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

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Planes, Trains and All the Feels caught my heart right from the beginning. I always have a soft spot for enemies to lovers and Cassidy and Luke are the perfect example of why this trope is so much fun. Their banter and quick responses made me laugh out loud more than once. I really appreciated the feelings and situations that Cassidy and Luke discussed so that it wasn’t just fun banter the whole time. It added a nice layer to the characters. I’ve never read Livy Hart before but I will be from now on.

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When Livy announced she had a new book coming out I put it right on my TBR and it didn't disappoint. I knew I would get the banter I'd hoped for just like in Talk Flirty. Cass and Luke were so much fun to read. I thought the progression of their relationship over the short amount of time they had together was perfect. You can't help who you fall in love with and sometimes it happens so fast you don't even realize. I loved all the crazy things that happened to the two of them and how it brought them closer.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys endless banter and a good enemies to lovers rom com.

My favorite line: "It was never a question about whether I love you. It was always about having enough to give you."

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So flipping cute! And I seriously couldn’t put it down - read it in one long afternoon. Cass and Luke find themselves in truly unbelievable circumstances, but their reactions are so honest and real. They’ve both been dealt some pretty crappy hands in life, and it informs how they react to these bonkers situations (the car caught on fire?!). And it’s a surprise to absolutely no one that they’re perfect for each other. Also, are Berkeley and Will getting their own book?

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

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Last year, I read and enjoyed Livy Hart’s debut so much that I was really looking forward to this one when she announced it. Livy’s writing is smart and fun, she slips in the best one-liners and jokes when you least expect it and somehow finds a way to make you love her characters through all of their ups and downs. And with Cassidy and Luke, I was absolutely captivated from start to finish. Their chemistry, the constant butting of heads, the banter and the slow build of those feelings—it was all absolutely beautiful and made me giddy with joy. Definitely found myself smiling and pouting along with these characters as they go on this incredible journey together.

What does Planes, Trains, and All the Feels have? As the title suggests, there are some planes and some trains and a whole lot of chaos that stops Cassidy and Luke from getting to their final destination. Right from the moment they meet in long-term parking at the airport in North Carolina, all the way till they reach their respective destinations in California it is absolute chaos. And through it all, these two completely opposite characters find a way to connect and exist and fall in love. I’m a sucker for a road trip romance with a heavy dose of forced proximity, but when you put two people who want to clobber the other together into these tropes, you’re in for an even better treat.

”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 and Luke are the perfectly matched opposites with tons of frustrations towards each other—she’s too free and he’s too buttoned up—and the fact that everything bad that can happen happens to these two only makes their frustrations worse. Watching them slowly break down their walls and let the other in was so great, though. Seeing Luke soften to Cassidy, seeing all that frustration turn into lust and desire….*chef’s kiss*

And the best part, for me anyway, is that I really enjoyed the side plots too. All the stuff happening in their lives, the things that are driving them (ha!) to California were such an important part of the story as well. I always look forward to family interactions and seeing how characters are in certain situations, especially uncomfortable and unhappy ones, and Livy handled those so well.

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Planes, Trains and All the Feels was a lighthearted and fun read with steam. It was also cute, sweet and easy to read. I enjoyed it. I liked the enemies to lovers and opposites attract aspect of it. I really liked the main characters, Luke and Cass and the glimpses we got of their best friends. I'm hoping their story is told next. This was my first book by this author and definitely looking forward to reading more by her.

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I DNF'd this one at 60%. It was awful; the dialogues made me cringe. The plot was non-existent. I would not recommend this to anyone, except those who enjoy romance books by Tessa Bailey.

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What magic does this book have over me??? I finished it all yesterday! I just couldn’t help it! It just may be one of the best romcom I’ve read in a long time ! Seriously!!
Cassidy and Luke…probably the best couples in a while! This novel had me gasping from laughing so hard. I even cried! There were many scenes that were so comical and realistic! I could dig in and tell you the scenes but that would be spoiling it for you. Also the scenes are pretty sizzling. If you need to get out of bad mood, this is the book to dive into. This book will be one of the unforgettable rom com novels I’ve read in a long time!
Absolutely five stars from me!! I’ll be reading more books b this author!
Thank you Netgalley and Entangled Amara.

All my reviews are my own after requesting an ebook from the publisher.

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This book is one of the best laugh at loud forced proximity romance I've read in a while.

Cassidy and Luke do not have a meet cute if anything Cassidy does not like, he stole her parking space after all. After their had to be re routed and knowing that there is no way for her to get to her sister's wedding she decides to accept Luke's offer to drive there. But oh boy! the trip is insane!

This was a great read, I will definitely be reading more by Livy Hart.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

If this book isn't the definition of Murphy's Law, I don't know what is. Literally everything that could go wrong DID go wrong in this book and yet the characters still made the best out of it. My goodness, this was freaking hilarious and I loved it. I devoured this book in 3 days because I had a hard time putting it down. Are you going on a plane, train, or in a car and need a book to read? Maybe don't read this one if you are superstitious because I could see this being extremely triggering as EVERY possible mode of transportation Cassidy & Luke try fails in some capacity, but if you aren't, this is a pretty great travel book. We have Cassidy, a free spirit dancer who gets forced to be with Luke, type-A/my-desire-for-control-isn't-a-desire-it-is-a-need, as they have to trek across the country because of plane malfunctioning. Then car malfunctioning. Then train malfunctioning. You get the drift. It is a cute rom-com, with sass and some spice, and I would gladly read this book again. Livy is a great writer and I definitely recommend this book.

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Planes, Trains, and All the Feels was a quick read. It's basically a riff on Planes, Traines, and Automobiles but make it horny. Cassidy and Luke's meet cute is at the parking lot at the airport where Luke steals Cassidy's spot. He also doesn't hold the shuttle to the airport for her. To his credit, he did have noise cancelling ear buds in. They wind up on the same flight which has to make an emergency stop. Luke scores the last rental car and feels bad so he asks Cassidy to join him.

The road trip is a disaster, but the two start to let the other one in and share their family troubles and insecurities. They both are hot for each other but don't share THOSE feelings.

The book was fun, though Cassidy was verging a little too close to manic-pixie dream girl for my taste. Thank you Entangled Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC for my honest review.

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