Quick read. Hilarious and cute rom com. I enjoyed the laugh out loud moments and the witty banter mixed with the perfect amount of spice for a romcom.

🏖️ Hot to Go felt more like women’s fiction than romance, which isn’t what I was expecting. By 20%, the main characters hadn’t exchanged a single line of dialogue — making it hard to feel any spark or investment in the story.

☀️ The heavy use of British terms and Spanish/French dialogue started out charming but quickly left me feeling lost. This one didn’t quite connect with me, but I can see how other readers might enjoy it, and I’d be open to trying another book from Kristen Bailey in the future.

⭐️⭐️ 2 stars (DNF at 20%)

this was so much fun! this book really had me giggling out loud (people were looking at me funny). i love that this is so real, and that sex and romance isnt always perfect. my favorite part in this was the endless banter.

thank you to netgalley and the author for sending me the book in exchange for an honest review

After finding out her partner has been cheating, Suzie French is in desperate need of a vacation, so she heads off to Mallorca with her cousins to relax before starting a new teaching job. Charlie Carter has lost his job in an embarrassing manner and is also looking to let off a little steam in Mallorca on a bachelor trip for his brother. When they meet, the sparks fly, but then mishaps abound, and both are left with little choice but to move on from their holiday fling with little closure. That is until the first day of school when the realize that they are both teaching in the same department. But can this holiday fling survive in the real world?

I loved this story. It was funny, steamy, sweet. I laughed out loud a number of times. Some of the scenes were outrageous, but hilarious. I liked Suzie's character, she was funny, a bit cynical, and relatable when it came to the heartbreak she was feeling. Charlie was kind, warm, and understanding. I think Kristen Bailey gave the perfect amount of background for each character that really made me pull for both of them. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading Bailey's next book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

You can never go wrong with a kristen Bailey book. I have enjoyed all her books and this one didnt disappoint. It was great, it was funny and light hearted, and cozy. Great story

I enjoyed this book. It had a little too much language with the Spanish and French, but I was glad I knew a little of both languages. Overall, this book was a good romance that was lighthearted.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publish for a copy to review.

Thank you NetGalley for the Copy of “Hot to Go” by Kristen Bailey in exchange for an honest review.

This book is incredibly sweet and I laughed out loud several times. What I really enjoyed about it was that there were no Three’s Company type misunderstanding obstacles that could be resolved in one second if the characters would just talk. Instead, the obstacles came from true life situations with no obvious easy answer. The characters had intense chemistry and were willing to make themselves vulnerable. It was a rare book that had me truly rooting for their happy ending.

A solid 4 stars.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

It took a couple of chapters for me to get into this book, but I ended up enjoying it a lot!

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

Thank you to net galley for the Arc. This was the perfect summer read for my holiday. Loved the story and the writing. Would recommend to all.

Hot to Go by Kristen Bailey

I was a bit worried after the grossly-written steamy scene (there was a heat wave and no air conditioning involved... and lots of cringey descriptions) in the prologue that this might not be the book for me, but I continued on because I really loved another book by this author: We Three Kings. The difference between these two books is like night and day for me, and I'm disappointed. This just... didn't work for me on multiple levels. It was trying too hard to be funny, and I honestly could not recover from that first scene. There was a lot more crude humor than I was expecting. I don't mind sex scenes, but they need to be tender and not disgusting for me to be on board. I love anything travel related, especially when I've been there, so I was very excited to see Mallorca mentioned! And I thought the plot sounded really fun and breezy. All that aside, though, I ended up DNFing Hot to Go at 10%.

Thank you Netgalley and to Storm Publishing as well as the author for providing me with this ARC, in exchange for my honest review.

I would like to note that while I am incredibly honored, I have come to the realization, that I am not the intended audience for this content, and therefore had to DNF this book at 21%. I tried very hard to enjoy it but it just wasn't for me.

This was absolutely hilarious! I was laughing out loud hysterically within the first 5 pages. The characters and the dialogue are so well developed! This was a great story with some twists that I didn't see coming. I wanted hang out with the main character and her friend group! As a teacher this book also felt genuine to me - the story has lots of little details that happen within a school that make it more real. I highly recommend this book!

Hot to Go by Kristen Bailey is the ultimate summer romance read! This fast paced romance was so fun from the get go! We follow the two main characters Charlie and Suzie as they enjoy their summer vacation in Spain before going back to their school jobs in England. We follow their messy and adventurous times both in and out of their jobs! This book is so funny and had me laughing out loud the entire time! Definitely add this book to your summer reading lists! Thank you so much NetGalley and Kristen Bailey for letting me read an arc of this book I’m so glad i got to read this!
Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hot To Go is a delightful, steamy romance that perfectly captures the messy, exciting chaos of new beginnings. Suzie’s trip to Mallorca starts as a chance to heal from heartbreak but quickly turns into something far more thrilling — especially when she meets the enigmatic “Carlos,” only to discover he’s actually her new Spanish teacher, Charlie Carter.

The chemistry between Suzie and Charlie is electric, full of playful banter, awkward moments, and sizzling tension that kept me hooked from start to finish. The mix-ups and white lies add just the right amount of humor and drama without ever feeling overdone.

The story strikes a great balance between the fun of a holiday romance and the challenges of making something real in everyday life. If you enjoy romantic comedies with charm, heat, and heart, this one’s definitely worth a read!

• 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 •

Title: Hot to Go
Author: @kristenbaileywrites
Spice: ✅
Dual POV: ✅

Thank you @netgalley , @stormpublishers and @kristenbaileywrites for giving me the opportunity to read this hilarious book!

Summary:
After a painful breakup, French teacher Suzie Callaghan escapes to Mallorca for sun and recovery, only to find herself swept into a passionate holiday fling with a charming stranger she knows only as “Carlos.” What feels like a carefree romance quickly unravels when she returns home to discover “Carlos” is actually Charlie Shaw, the new Spanish teacher at her school. Forced to navigate staff meetings, professional boundaries, and unresolved chemistry, Suzie and Charlie must decide if their whirlwind holiday romance can survive in the real world.

Review:
This book had me laughing, tearing up and (almost) throwing my kindle out of frustration. In my opinion, if a book makes you feel all that, it is a damn good book!

The bond between Suzie and her cousins, but also Charlie and his siblings are so heartwarming. The banter between Suzie and Charlie had me giggling out loud. The book is so easy to read, you just fly through it. The book is very spicy so beware!! 🌶️

The chapters are quite long, but because you got both Suzie and Charlies POV in every chapter it doesn’t feel long at all. I really enjoyed getting their POV in every chapter, reading their random thoughts or how they feel. The miscommunication, or sometimes lack of communication, between Suzie and Charlie can be quite frustrating however.

Nonetheless I think you should definitely read this book if you love good banter, found family, spice and the magic of the universe pushing people together 💖

Hot to Go was such a fun and flirty read. Kristen Bailey does such a great job with characters that feel real and a little messy in the best way. The banter was sharp, the chemistry was on point, and I actually laughed out loud a few times.

I also loved that it wasn’t just about the romance. The friendships and personal growth made the story even better. There were a couple parts that felt a little rushed, but overall it was a quick, lighthearted read that left me smiling.

If you want something funny, sweet, and a little spicy, this is a great pick!

When Suzie meets Charlie on a getaway to Mallorca, neither knows the other has given a fake name and background. It’s a holiday fling to be fondly remembered…until they’re both starting their new jobs at the same school. What will happen when they end up chaperoning a trip together?

A fun, cute book that I unfortunately didn’t love. I found it to be a better over narrated for my taste. Would make for a really fluffy beach read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC in exchange for a fair review.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kristen Bailey, and Storm Publishing for this e-book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was published in July but is perfect for the end of summer. The beginning of the story takes place in the summer on vacation after Suzie goes through a bad break up. She meets a mystery man, Carlos, and the chemistry is almost too hot to handle. Despite their experience he fails to meet her at their agreed place. Now thinking it's just a holiday fling Suzie prepares to head home.

6 weeks later after they parted ways school begins, and Suzie is starting her new job as the French teacher in a London school. Little does she know that the new Spanish teacher starting there happens to look familiar, very familiar. Now they must balance being able to work together and reliving the memories from their steamy encounter on vacation. Will they be able to resist and remain coworkers, will it be too much, or will they give in to temptation?

This was definitely a second chance romance and found family kind of love story. Lots of banter and real-life situations/awkwardness. Perfect for this transition of summer ending and school beginning.

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Hot To Go by Kristen Bailey was such a fun and cute read. It was funny, sweet, and sexy all at once. Suzie and Charlie were absolutely adorable together!

I loved how they first connected with their “vacation” names, Aurelie and Carlos—it felt like they fit perfectly right from the start. But once they returned to the real world as Suzie and Charlie, things got awkward, and they didn’t quite know how to connect. It was sweet watching them try to get to know each other properly in a more traditional way, with plenty of miscommunication and misunderstandings along the way.

The ending was perfect. That final encounter was exactly what they needed to realize that, yes, they truly belong together—and that fate had been pushing them toward each other all along.

I really enjoyed this book, and I’ve already added Kristen Bailey’s other titles to my TBR list! Thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.