“This novel has it all—wit, humor, romance, adventure, exotic locations, intrigue, and even a murder. Based on the extraordinary life of a woman whose true story has long begged to be told, this is historical fiction at its most entertaining. In Laurel Corona’s capable hands, Aloha Wanderwell becomes unforgettable.”

—Susan Meissner, USA Today bestselling author of “A Map to Paradise” 

“Corona offers an engaging novel inspired by one of the most extraordinary real-life adventurers of the twentieth century. Her story brings colour and momentum to Aloha Wanderwell’s global journeys, capturing the scale of a life defined by exploration, ingenuity, and an unrepeatable series of achievements.”

—Christian Fink-Jensen, author “Aloha Wanderwell:The Border- Smashing, Record-Setting Life of the World’s Youngest Explorer” 

“Laurel Corona has given us an extraordinary gift in “Aloha Wanderwell Takes the Wheel”, the story of a young woman who drove 400,000 miles across every continent, becoming an icon of 1920s female independence. This is both a breathtaking adventure and a powerful testament to the indomitable spirit of a girl who refused to let anyone else steer her life. I honestly couldn’t put it down.” 

—Michelle Moran, bestselling author of “Cleopatra’s Daughter, and Maria:A Novel of Maria von Trapp” 

“With a name like Aloha Wanderwell, it is hardly surprising that travel loomed large in her life. Author Laurel Corona portrays the wander woman as a feminist icon who roamed the world in a Model T in an era when ladies’ apron strings tethered them to home and hearth. “Aloha Wanderwell Takes the Wheel” allows readers to become armchair travelers whose guide is as colorful as her exotic name.” 

—Marlene Wagman-Geller, author of “Women of Means: The Fascinating Biographies of Royals, Heiresses, Eccentrics, and Other Poor Little Rich Girls”