Carla’s summers of adventure sucked me in and made me dream of being able to work from the road. Off the Map was such a fun listen - Carla’s best friend is getting married in Ireland, and the best man, Eamon, is picking her up from the Dublin Airport.

Carla and Eamon’s adventures as they get sidetracked on the way to the wedding had me wistfully dreaming of being back in Ireland. Like when they camp in the Wicklow Mountains - when I visited Dublin we drove through the Wicklows. It was so beautiful with the blooming heather and wildflowers, that I pulled the car over to take photos and just enjoy the views. Once we got back on the road, we drove a little ways before we had to stop and wait for a flock of sheep to cross the road.

I will say, I loved the chemistry between Carla and Eamon, but the almost insta-love is not something I’m a fan of. While I believe you know who your person is as soon as you meet them, I don’t know that you can fall in love in under a week.

The ending had be bawling in my car - both sad tears and happy tears.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the audiobook copy in exchange for a review!

DNF. This one just wasn't for me. I I struggled with the FMC; she came across as selfish and shallow. Ifound the insta-love unbelievable and this was too steamy for my tastes.

Thanks to Macmillan Audio for my alc. All opinions here are my own.

At first, it was very difficult for me to relate to the main character. But as the story developed, I realized she was more complex and I grew to like her a little more. I do like the family dynamics that were explored as well as the friendships. By the end, I was rooting for a much deserved happy ending. Thank you Netgalley for this audio ARC.

Off the Map
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Genre: Romance
Author: Trish Doller
GR: 3.90

I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.

My Thoughts: This is the third book in the series Beck Sisters. While it does loop prior characters, it could be read as a stand alone, however, for the best reader experience, I would read the series in order. I have read the prior two books, which expanded on the characters. Carla travels the world but decides to stay at home with her dad. She travels with Eamon to her best friend’s wedding in Ireland. The travel is full of ups, downs, and all kinds of sideways. Carla and her father, Biggie’s relationship was very heartwarming. So how does the story go?

The story is narrated in a dual POV. Carla is an adventurer at heart, is kind, and free spirited. Eamon is fiercely independent, loves his family, and is x. The characters were well fleshed out, had witty banter, chemistry, and were creatively woven. The author does a great job with the complicated backstories of our MCs, you feel a part of them, and get absolutely invested in their story. The author’s writing style is complex, swoony, steamy, humorous, and had me invested. While this is not a ‘Beck’ sister per say, she was deeply involved with the family and Eamon was the brother of Keenan, whom Anna is marrying. The author represents Alzheimer’s and Dementia with grace and realistically.

The narrator, Sarah Naughton, does a great job with the voice narration, and her Ireland accent is very authentic. I loved this whole series. Doller writes these funny, steamy, and heartwarming romances. I am now a Doller fan and will read anything she puts out. I highly recommend picking up this book and the other two, Float Plan and The Suite Spot, along with this one.

What a lovely story! I had no idea when I started Trish Doller's Off the Map that it was part of a series, and I promise that it works perfectly as a standalone... however, now I'm curious about the earlier books and I'm sure I'll be requesting them from my library!

Off the Map is so much fun. It starts out very lighthearted, but undertones of emotion pop up pretty much right away. I knew the feels were coming, and come they did! Filled with really lovely characters, I liked the powerful message Trish Doller is sending with this one. Marvelous.

I listened to the audio version which is beautifully performed by Sarah Naughton. Naughton does a wonderful job with the wide variety of accents.

Many thanks to #NetGalley for the Audio ARC of Off the Map, in exchange for an honest review.

Off the Map by Trish Doller is a wonderful adventure into rediscovering the important aspects in life. The protagonist Carla arrives in Ireland as the maid of honor. Upon arrival she is suppose to meet Eamon Sullivan the best man. They are suppose to make their way to the Tralee for wedding festivities, but get a bit sidetracked. This is an inspirational piece that reminds readers to stop procrastinating on our dreams and to find a path in life that gives you joy. The narrator of this audio book was wonderful. I recommend you have a listen

⭐⭐⭐⭐

𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝘿𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧'𝙨 𝙞𝙙𝙮𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙊𝙛𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙥 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

📍 Read if you like:
• Insta Love
• Spicy Romances
• Father/Daughter Relationships
• Traveling
• Ireland

This is my second book from this author, last year I read 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭 and really enjoyed it. While I didn’t love this one as much as that one, I still had such a great time reading this romance. I still need to go back and read the first book.

In this story, we follow Carla and Eamon - who both are mentioned in the first book… Seriously, I need to read it ASAP. Although my context about the two characters wasn’t the best, I still found myself really enjoying both of them. They were so fun to read about and I loved their chemistry. Also, there were some spicy scenes I did not see coming.

I managed to read an e-arc and listen to an alc, and both methods were absolutely incredible.

The book is mainly set in Ireland, where both the characters travel for Anna’s wedding (Carla’s best friend and also the MC from the first book). When Carla first arrives, Eamon is there waiting for her. They immediately hit it off and grow a strong connection… gawd, I loved the two so much. We also get a bit more insight into Carla’s father who has dementia.

I found myself enjoying this book a lot more than I was anticipating. I’m so glad it lived up to the amazement. The series was just so fun to read with lovable characters. Also, the detail of the setting was so wonderful, it made me want to travel to Ireland.

𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙎𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙮 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝘿𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧:
~ 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘢𝘵 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯, 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 1
~ 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘵, 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 2

Thank you St Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for the e-ARC and ALC in exchange for my honest review, all thoughts are my own!

I would say this book was done better than the first two books as attached to the characters a little bit more periods I need a little bit more drama, but overall it was an OK story

Off the Map us Book #3 in the Beck Sisters series by Trish Doller. Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for this copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest review. The audiobook is good. The narrator’s voice was a perfect fit for Carla’s POV. Paired with the storytelling and the narration I really enjoyed this one. It was easy enough to listen & binge in one day. I can see why this is an auto read author for so many of my bookish friends! A great mixture or all of my favorite things - witty banter, romance and just the right spice!! I will say there’s one trigger for family member dealing with dementia and that got me in my feels. But overall, I really enjoyed this one & look forward to more books by this author.

I loved this book so much! So, I went out of order and read this one first - and couldn't wait to go back and start with Float Plan! I knew the basics from the first and second book, so I was able to follow along and enjoy book three as, almost, a stand alone.

To my dear Carla: you were such a relatable character. As a fellow world traveler, it was nice to get some depth to Carla, along with character development that made me wanting more by the end. Throw in the Ireland backdrop, heart warming father plot, and EAMON and this story came together like peanut butter and jelly!

This book inspired so much more then just going back and reading book one and two. I have been binging everything "Ireland" inspired.

Trish, BRAVO! Thank you for the opportunity, Net Galley & St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to review such a good story! I will continue to recommend this story.

This book has all the feels! You'll laugh, cry and laugh some more all while following Carla on her zigzagging path to where she really belongs. While the story is a delightful rom com, it also deals with some harder issues such as dementia, child abandonment (past history, not present) and the feeling of being unmoored yet comes full circle when she finds a fellow wanderer trying to find his own path in life as well. Both have been molded by parental influence that may be a bit over the top, but just might be the foundation upon which they can build. Seriously, this story is fun, cute and completely enjoyable, but has more depth than a typical rom com which in my opinion makes the story doubly enjoyable. The narration of this audio book brings the emotions and character personalities even more fully to life so I do highly recommend that you take a listen to this one rather than read, but I bet the book is every bit as good!

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
4.75⭐

Just the off the map detour I needed!!

“How are you still single?”
“Because you’re not mine yet.”

I loved the narration ✨

I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.
—MARK TWAIN

I love this series and was so excited to read the newest installment in the series, and it did not disappoint! This book was full of traveling, heartfelt moments, romance and lots of adventure. I thought this story was beautifully written. It was a fun romance, but had many deep, and heart wrenching moments as well.

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮:
• Ireland / traveling
• opposites attract
• oops one bed
• road trips
• relatable MC's

I alternated between a physical version and the audiobook and I absolutely LOVED the audiobook. I thought the narrator, Sarah Naughton, did a phenomenal job telling the story in a fun and engaging way. That, plus the storyline itself makes this an excellent audiobook! The audiobook is 6h 37m.

This book was FUN! It was a great Spring read- full over adventure and romance- the perfect combo. The wanderlust this book caused is going cost me (I literally went and purchased a flight abroad as soon as I finished)!

I love the MC- She is independent, strong and adaptable. I love that she is the heroine of her own story and leads the way throughout the story. As a fellow traveler, overlander and backpacker this book spoke to my heart in all the best ways!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! I am excited that this one is finally hitting the shelves!

Wanderlust + taking chances = latest book by Trish Doller. This was a fun adventure romcom with a lot of emotion and open door steam (though light on the details). 4⭐️

Off the Map was beautifully written. I laughed, yearned to travel alongside Carla and Eamon, and in the end, sobbed as Carla’s experience so closely mirrored one of my own. The last 30% made me feel everything. By the end, I felt wrung out but also at peace. The feelings in this book snuck up on me, so please feel free to DM me if grief is a trigger for you. It was written with care and love and made me love this author a little more.

Carla and Eamon’s travels around Ireland in the first part of the book were so much fun. I am nowhere near that spontaneous but loved reading of their adventurous side trips.

Road trip romance
Adventures in Ireland
Opposites attract
Just one bed
Encounters with wildlife

I alternated listening to the ALC and reading the ARC I was gifted. I loved the audiobook narration by Sarah Naughton. Her Irish accent was fantastic and was such a pleasant way to immerse myself in the storyline.

I really loved this book. Not just the love story, but the characters. The character arcs in this book are spectacular. The backgrounds. The lives they lead.

All the characters were painfully loveable. And you'll get that once you read the book. Its amazing.

It's spice is perfect and not just thrown in. It's perfectly placed.

I loved this book so much! You can read it as a stand alone even though it is part of a series! There are no spoilers that I know of! I loved the narrator and the plot was great! The romance was so sweet. The relationship between Carla and her father was, at times, hard to read because I am a huge softie and in the end it was sweet and special.

Such an amazing romance novel! I recommend this to everyone! I mean who wouldn't want to fall in love with a HOT Irish man and go off on amazing adventures together!!! GOALS!!

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for this ALC!!

3.5 stars

A sweet love story full of adventure that also deals with grief.

[What I liked:]

•The story is poignant without being sappy or overly sad. There is humor, love, loss, & personal growth. The romance has immediate chemistry without falling into love at first sight. And both main characters encourage each other to challenge themselves.

•Carla’s dad, her only parent, has early onset dementia. The portrayal of interacting with a loved one with dementia was very touching, & was one I could personally identify with. It was one of the best aspects of this book imo.


[What I didn’t like as much:]

•Some of the scrapes Carla and Eamon get into are a bit unrealistic (the details of their interaction with that bull, for instance?), but it’s nothing worse than you’d get in any light hearted romance novel. Honestly, not that big a deal.

CW: terminal illness/death

[I received an ARC ebook copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Thank you for the book!]

Off the Map by Trish Doller

Carla Black, in mid thirties, living her life forward, never looking back. After her mother’s abandonment at young age, her father takes him to the journeys to visit national parks, exploring the sacred sightseeing, having special adventures.

I like how Carla did her traveling and it just made me want to travel as well. She flies to Ireland to meet with her best friend Anna’s future brother in law Eamon Sullivan ( Keenan’s elder brother) The plan is simple. They will drive to Tralee to attend wedding ceremony. But as soon as they meet, sparks start flying in the air. Their first detour occurs at Eamon’s apartment for passionate sex. And the next day they find themselves into dreamy journey including full of pinewoods, moonlight dancing, sheep
roadblocks, and sangria-drinking bulls.

I felt like this book overall message is live your best life do what you want and hold onto your dreams. Also find a way to live out your dreams. These are good things to think about and this was a feel good book to me. Narrated by Sarah Naughton was a joy to listen to and brought out the voices of the characters. If you like short novella's about traveling with a touch of romance then this one will be for you.

Thank you to Netgalley and MacMillan audio for a free audio copy of Off the Map for an honest review. This review was written with my thoughts and opinions with which are my own without coercion.

Trish Doller has quickly became my favorite romance writer! Her stories are a little humorous, with a not so popular story line! I quickly become bored if I read a book that has had similar story lines as 8,000 other titles. However, with Trish Doller and her romance she throws in a little twist. I loved all three books in this series! Off the Map does start off a little slow, But definitely stick with it. It will have you smiling the whole way. Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this title in exchange for my honest review.