This is one of the funniest books I have ever read!! Do you need to laugh? Then, you need to read this book! Like pronto!! This story is so entertaining, and the characters are now my best friends!! Every single one of them. I loved the storyline, zaniness of the scenes, and most of all, the precious romance between Zach and Charlotte. The book even has a secondary romance, too. These characters will forever be my book besties!! Did I say this is a fun book? Why, yes, I did. Because it is!! Thank you Ms. Kinzer for writing this story!!
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This was my first Becca Kinzer read and I just LOVED her writing. I’ve heard a lot of praise for her first book, “Dear Henry, Love Edith”, so I can’t wait to go back and read that one soon.

Charlotte Carter had my heart – a nature and adventure lover she is NOT. 100% me. Lol So what is one to do when presented with the opportunity to win BIG BUCKS by riding a tandem bike for a 500 mile road trip challenge. The money would surely save her school’s failing music program. Teaching music is her passion…she doesn’t want to give up on the dream. What if the person you had to ride tandem with was your ex-fiancé’s brother, Zach? Yikes!

Such great banter between Charlotte and Zach. A ton of fun moments over the craziest mishaps that take place on their road trip. I won’t go into any of them because that’s the joy of reading through this book. I laughed…I smiled…and that is a win for me. Completely clean and closed door. This story is sprinkled with elements of Christian faith. Just an all-around perfect story.

PLEASE make sure you don’t skip the note from the author at the end! It’s quite awesome – and exactly why I always make sure to read EVERY single page inside of my books.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I loved the romance in the great outdoors, the romance was written well but I was expecting it to be an open door romance, overall an okay read.

My ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I requested this book because I recognized the name as a local author but the description did not mention that it was Christian Contemporary/Christian Fiction. There were several things that drove the plot along and the writing was actually pretty good. I didn’t feel like I ever connected on an emotional level to any of the characters who never showed the deep vulnerability that really gets me invested in a character or plot line. Also, the religious references put me off, partially because I wasn’t anticipating them and also because it meant many standard and enjoyable romance themes were absent.

In my Ella Fitzgerald voice 🗣 "It's not the pale moon that excites me, that thrills and delights me. Oh no, it's just the nearness of yooou...." 👫

Becca has done it again! Swooning over this sweet and hilarious rom com. The wit, John Wayne references, music mentioned (we need a playlist), and the faith elements just created such a masterpiece.

Poor Melba, but I laughed out loud when Charolette was telling that old man. 😂 It reminded me of the episode of Roseanne where Jackie was telling people their dad died over the phone. "Dad passed away! He's no longer with us! He's dead! Dad's fine, and he sends his love. " And that twist at the end?!?! I have never been so surprised. I literally screamed 😂 I did NOT see that coming!

The setting of the Natchez trace was so fun! It actually runs through where I live and I have ridden the trace through a few states, so it felt very fimilar. I cried, reading the authors note, learning that Becca and her husband made this trip early in their relationship. It was so heart-warming and made this so much more swoony. ♥️
Thank you, NetGalley, and Tyndall House Publishers, for the opportunity to read and review this advanced copy.

Love in Tandem was everything I was hoping it would be and more after reading Dear Henry, Love Edith. This book was so beautifully written with such humor and heart. I fell completely in love with Charlotte and Zach after the first chapter and Sophia makes me wish I had a sister. I loved every character except Ben. I adored the story and couldn't read it fast enough yet wanted it to last forever. There are mishaps and mayhem at every turn and I now need Mexican food. The chemistry, emotions, fun and witty banter were a delight from start to finish. With a few tears shed but more laughs out loud, Becca Kinzer has delivered another amazing read. The end was beautifuly done and I absolutely loved every page.

Charlotte was once engaged to Zach's brother. Zach's brother is marrying his ex-girlfriend. When Charlotte accidentally shows up at the rehearsal dinner misunderstandings start to snowball when Zach's mother discovers Charlotte and Zach talking.

If you love a good rom com like I do, you'll love Becca Kinzer's latest "Love in Tandem". This book has it all - so much laughter, people getting way out of their comfort zone, misunderstandings galore, opposites attract and so much more! I couldn't get enough of this book and had a book hangover when it was done. The whole book from beginning to end was one I couldn't put down.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Tyndale House publishers for the chance to read an ARC of this wonderful book. All opinions expressed are my own.

Love in Tandem by Becca Kinzer drops us right into the middle of a series of hilarious, snowballing misunderstandings that result in homebody Charlotte Carter faking a relationship with her ex’s adventurous brother, Zach, as they tandem bike 500 miles to raise money for Charlotte’s music program. Through a myriad of challenges (some silly, some less so), Charlotte and Zach learn more about each other, their past and what it means to have faith. I enjoyed Kinzer’s debut novel but I LOVED Love in Tandem! I hadn’t heard of people taking tandem bike trips hundreds of miles before, and it made for such a unique and interesting premise. There is also a small side plot involving Charlotte’s sister Sophia that was very fun. I was completely absorbed by the quick-witted and fast-paced prose and couldn’t put this book down. Love in Tandem is a funny spring read with a sweet love story, and I definitely recommend it! Out April 4 from Tyndale.

*I received an ARC of this book from the author and Netgalley. I was not required to leave a review and all opinions expressed above are my own.

Many thanks to Tyndale Publishing for the digital review copy of this one, which comes out on April 2, 2024.

What I Liked
The book gets off to an interesting start and really pulls you in. We take longer than I expected to get to the bike ride part of the premise, but the leadup is entertaining.
Charlotte is a compelling character with a true passion for her work. Her sister, Sophia, is also well-written and fun to get to know.
We move between three points of view -Charlotte, Zach, and Charlotte's sister, Sophia. I really liked getting these different perspectives, and it was fun to see what Sophia was up to back home while the other two were off on their tandem bike adventure.
The banter between Charlotte and Zach is a lot of fun, especially early on in the story.

What I Didn't Like
About halfway through the book, the pacing felt off. We start to skip and jump through time, which makes sense since riding a bike for many hours isn't all that interesting. However, it felt like we also missed out on developing the relationship between Charlotte and Zach by missing some of their bike banter. I wish this had been balanced better.
The pacing issues seemed to get worse as we got to the end, and I had trouble keeping up with all of the rapid-fire plot points that were coming at us. It felt like the author tried to fit a bit too much into the latter half of the book, and it didn't all fit organically.

Final Thoughts
In all, Love in Tandem had a strong start but didn't quite follow through with some of the pacing issues and just how many different plot points came up close to the end. I think fans of a clean romance, especially one with Christian themes and messaging, would still very much enjoy reading Charlotte and Zach's story.

This was an amazing book! There's humor but also depth. There's movie references. There's adventure. I loved that the character growth seemed very real and wasn't forced. It's so encouraging to see people learn through difficult circumstances. The ending left me a little teary-eyed but in a satisfied/very content way.

Thank you Tyndale and Netgalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

This was a super cute Christian romance novel. I really enjoyed the story and the idea of a long bike trip competition is so fun. It makes me want to try out tandem bike riding with my spouse. There were some great lines and I really enjoyed that it was pretty light and a quick read. Definitely give this book a read!

The book was honestly underwhelming for me. The story was alright. Predictable, but I don’t usually count romance books down for being predictable. I didn’t feel very connected to either of these characters or their connection. I do think there are definitely people out there who will enjoy this book, I’m just not sure I’m part of that audience.

ARC from NetGalley and Tunable House Publishers

I absolutely adore the writing style and voice of Becca Kinzer, author of Love in Tandem. The chaotic, page turning experiences she plops her characters into is always sure to make me laugh.

The love story between Charlotte and Zach was written in such a way to allow the message of faith and trusting in God to take center stage. These characters (and side characters!) are an absolute HOOT! From the glimpses of their inner dialogue, to what actually rolls off their tongue, there isn't a page in this book that won't make you laugh out loud.

This book definitely packs a lot within the covers. There are multiple POV's and side stories, which for me slightly took away from the build of the main characters relationship, but all in all another fabulous read.

Make sure you read all the way through to the Author's Note in the back... that bit quite literally melted my heart!

This was so cute and had lots of wisdom to think about too! It was a little quirky and predictable in parts, but there was a surprise I didn’t expect. I loved the characters and hope the author will write about them again!

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the free copy of this book. Honored to have been chosen to read it before its release!

Love in Tandem was a funny, laugh out loud love story. And I certainly laughed several times. Watching Zach & Charlotte open up to one another & develop their friendship, as well as romances was so sweet. It all wrap up neat & tidy, but sometimes it's good to read stories like that! This was the first I had read by Becca Kinzer but I look forward to reading more by her! Thanks netgalley & Tyndale for a copy. All thoughts are my own.

Becca Kinzer knows how to craft a romcom. There are some hilarious moments in Love in Tandem.

There are also some rather unbelievable aspects of the story. And yet, the note from the author reveals that the story has its origin in her own love story. So I want to tread cautiously here…

I can chalk up the craziness to the romcom—that's often part of the comedy and we can laugh if off. But for a book published as Christian romance, I was disappointed by how quickly the unmarried characters threw off their inhibitions about sleeping in the same tent alone together, no matter what did or didn't happen inside that tent. If they had paid more attention to their youth minister's advice, I might have felt more comfortable recommending the book to my teens. As it is, the book would be a good starting point for discussions on the importance of boundaries.

This is my second Becca Kinzer book and it was an enjoyable light enemies to lovers rom-com. Well, brother of ex-boyfriend to lover with some fake dating thrown in for good measure. Zach is the brother of Charlotte's ex-fiance, who left her at the altar and is now married to one of her friends. She is trying to save her job as a music teacher and he decides to help her for a cut of the contest prize money. They are from two different worlds, so how could they possibly end up together? It was a really fun book to read, and it was cool to see Charlotte grow as a person through the adventure, too.

I hate when books make me want to get off my couch and exercise! (Of course I can use that as an excuse to listen to an audiobook!) But that's exactly what this book has done to me.

This is such a cute and heartwarming tale of Charlotte and Zach! I laughed as I followed along on their journey.

It was more than just a romance. There are threads of family and healing and humor throughout the book. I just loved it!

The best part comes in the author's note! I won't tell you what that is, but if you listen to this book and don't get the author's note read to you, make sure to go find it!

There are some mentions of faith but they aren't delivered in a preachy way. I didn't feel like they were meant to influence the reader's beliefs, if the reader felt differently than the characters.

Thanks to Tyndale House Publishers and Netgalley for the chance to read an early copy of this book. I'm voluntarily leaving honest review.

I went into this not realizing is was a Christian contemporary romance. Although I am a Christian, I don't typically navigate towards Christian fiction. However, Love in Tandem has changed that for me now.

I really enjoyed so many aspects of this book. It was funny, sweet, and filled with some of my favorite tropes.

🚲 Clean romance
🚲 Fake dating
🚲 Opposites attract
🚲 Small town
🚲 Sprinkles of faith

I vote for a second book following Joshua and Sophia!

In Love in Tandem, I enjoyed reading about Charlotte’s quest to save her music program by entering a contest offered by a local wealthy recluse. She is also thrown into the path of her almost brother in law when he comes to town for his brother’s wedding. The parts of the story that I really enjoyed was the interaction between Charlotte and Zach when they set out on their bike ride down the Natchez Trace. It seemed if it could go wrong, it did… and I enjoyed reading how they handled it with humor and kept their eye on the prize. There were some elements of the story though that seemed a bit forced or didn’t quite fit. How quickly Sophia fell in love, their mom’s “health scare”, and the fact that the end was wrapped up so neatly with everything working out. Overall, I enjoyed the book, but some of the forced plot points would keep me from purchasing it or recommending it to others.