Thank you to NetGalley, Becca Kinzer, and Tyndale House Publishers for an arc of this book!

The cover really hooked me! I was expecting a cute fluffy romance which I did get. Aside from that, I got some elements that I was not expecting! I was not expecting the small side plot that we get with Sophia and Joshua. It was so outlandish but I didn’t care because it was endearing.

Another thing I did not expect was that it was a Christian romance! I know that it says it in the description but I didn’t know how much involvement faith would have in the story. It was really sweet seeing the characters change for the better and seeing their faith grow stronger.

Zach was a cute character. He definitely gets points for calming down an upset baby and buying Charlotte cheesecake, haha. Charlotte was such a hopeless romantic. Some of the things she thought made me laugh because it was so delulu. Overall, I enjoyed the characters and was glad I read the book.

This was a cute, sweet romcom! I wanted to love it, but I think it was more of a like/really like for me. Parts I really enjoyed included Sophie's story, some funny moments, and the premise. However, I felt like the book lacked a lot of depth, especially as a Christian romcom. The book referenced faith in a "have faith!" kind of way, but there was nothing more to it. There was a lot going on in the story, and I felt like it was wrapped up way too quickly in the end. That being said, I would definitely still recommend this book to someone depending on their reading tastes. I think this is one of those cases where it just wasn't for me. :)

A failed engagement. A music program that has suddenly lost funding. And a nagging feeling that her parents are not being completely honest with her about something big. You can say that Charlotte Carter has enough problems to handle. But through a strange set of circumstances, Charlotte ends up at her ex's rehearsal dinner that ends with everyone believing that she is dating the groom's brother, Zach...the bride's ex. So, what is the solution to this whole mess of a life? To bike 500 miles with your ex's brother for a chance to win enough money, and then some, to save her music program. This story details that journey and what occurs after the wheels stop turning.

This story was a doozy. The humor did illicit a few giggles. And I actually really enjoyed Sophia's character and wanted to read more from her. And I deeply empathized with the pregnant character craving copious amounts of a specific salsa. I also really loved reading about all the people the couple met on their journey - it added to the wholesomeness of the story.

Unfortunately, the parts I enjoyed pale in comparison to the parts I had issues with. To put it simply, the entire storyline seemed way too far-fetched. The competition, the prize, the parent's secret, even the pastor conveniently showing up to have a heart-to-heart with Zach, etc. And for adults, many of these characters just needed to learn how to speak up. As an example, no power on earth could make me be my ex's new bride's maid of honor. Absolutely not.

The conclusion was very rushed, as if the author was just trying to force every conclusion into a happily ever after. The characters lacked any real growth but made decisions as if they had. And the whole discussion surrounding faith lacked any real depth and seemed to be thrown in as an after-thought.

I did love, though, that the story was inspired by the author and her husband's actual biking trip! Such a valuable addition.

Genuine appreciation to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for the advance copy. These were my honest opinions.

This was a great opposites attract, fake dating romantic comedy with a unique spin. Forget one bed or horse and say hello to one bicycle!! Funny and heartfelt. If you loved Dear Henry, Love Edith, you’ll enjoy Love in Tandem! 

I received an advanced reader copy by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was so cute!! Charlotte agrees to go on a 500 mile tandem bike ride with her ex fiancés brother… and it all spans from there. I loved the humor and the concept, but the ending didn’t keep me totally engaged

I received this book as an ARC from netgalley but all opinions are my own

I really enjoyed Love in Tandem. It has a clever story line that was always surprising me with imaginative and humorous twists. It made the read fun and an adventure. I appreciated the clean romance with a touch of faith. If this sounds good to you, I totally recommend Love in Tandem as a delightful new rom-com.
My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this title. I can't wait for the next book from Becca Kinzer!

Thank you RB Media and Netgalley for the copy in exchange for my honest review!

A little unbelievable, but the chemistry between Charlotte and Zach made up for it.

500-mile tandem bike ride? First time I've seen that in a book, lol! Love a unique concept. This book offers a refreshing perspective on life, has a lot of endearing characters, really just an all around feel-good read.

This was simply delightful! I loved the premise of a couple's challenge. I loved the journey to faith. I loved that it was clean and wholesome.

Becca Kinzer once again pens a delightful rom-com that will be perfect on any summer reading list. She gives a laugh out loud comedy of errors. Which is just plain and simply fun to read.
Charlotte finally feels like she is putting her broken engagement behind her. Zach is in town only long enough to see his brother marry his ex-fiancée. Neither is ready for what happens next.
If you are looking for a perfect get away book, this is it. Open the covers and plan on laughing out loud and enjoying this story immensely.

This was another brilliant story from start to finish full of laughs and self discovery and we cant forget the cute romance. It was brilliant to see the character development of Charlotte and how by embracing new things she was able to discover her happy ever after with Zach. Sophia's romance was also really cute to read about and the relationship she had with her sister. Would definitely recommend. Thank you to Becca Kinzer and Net Galley for an ARC copy of this book all opinions are my own and I can not wait to read more.

A cute little book to enjoy. I skipped a bunch of the prose but did enjoy the dialogue. It's predictable but funny.

This book got more and more ridiculous as time went on. The romance didn't feel authentic, it felt rushed (especially with the big reveal in the end!) and then the cancer ridden mother announces she's pregnant too? I just laughed because it was all so comical and out of place.

I liked the idea and setting of this book (hence why I requested it via NetGalley) but it was a big fat disappointment I'm afraid. I wish I could give it a higher rating, but then I wouldn't be honest!

Thank you NetGalley and Tyndale House Publishers for the ARC.

Plot: Charlotte is a music teacher and her school loses funding for her position. She reconnects with her ex-fiancé’s brother, and they pretend to date so that they can enter a contest to win $250,000 by biking 500 miles on a tandem bike.

Review: Overall, this was a cute romantic comedy. I liked most of the banter, and I thought the premise was adorable. I did get a little bored in the middle, and at times, there were too many subplots going on, which made it tough for me to wrap my mind around everything. Usually, with this type of book, I prefer the plot to be simpler. That said, the writing was cute, the characters were fun, and the story felt original. This one is a quick and fun read that most rom-com lovers would enjoy.

3.25🌟

Would you like to have a good laugh?

Love in Tanden is a fake-dating romantic comedy that will make you laugh out loud and swoon. It has all the swoony feels, angst, funny and romantic internal monologues, and of course, sweet kisses!

Charlotte has landed her dream job teaching music. However, she was taken aback when she found out that the school's music program was about to shut down. Despite the challenges, she is determined to save it.

Meanwhile, Zach Bryant has returned to town for his brother Ben's wedding. Unexpectedly, he bumps into Charlotte, his brother's ex-fiancé, and to make matters worse, everyone thinks they are dating. Zach never thought he would join Charlotte on a 500-mile tandem bicycle ride to raise funds for the defunct music program. The characters are likable, especially Charlotte with all the situations she gets into, with all the misunderstanding scenes, which is just so entertaining that you don't want them to stop.

The growing relationship and banter between Charlotte and Zach was fun to read. The author's humorous writing style made every scene highly entertaining. If you want to laugh and relax while reading, this book is definitely for you.

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for the eARC.

This was my first modern rom com & I loved it! Usually I stick to historical fiction & this was just so fun! I really enjoyed the main characters- Charlotte, Zach & Sophia.
Obviously there was some cheesy/awkward aspects- Charlotte’s ex-fiancé is getting married and she ends up pretending to date his brother, Zach, and they end up committing to a super long tandem bike ride competition so they can both win some money. But the cheesy awkwardness that made them more endearing, as did each of their personal struggles.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book!

I really, really, really enjoyed this book. It was fun and just took you along. The characters were great, a little cheesy, okay a lot cheesy but in a good way. I liked their interactions and journey, both physical and emotional.

You got to see their move from point A to point B, the struggles in between and everything that went into it so the ending was believable. This is a cheesy book and often a believable ending is not guaranteed but this one has it.

This was a cute/fun read with a different story line. The faith was only light and in some ways felt incomplete. However, overall, it was a great clean read!

Charolette lives a calm, some what, predicable life. All while here sister ,Sophia, lives a lot more by the moment life, and always seems to be in an adventure. The girls have a brother, Will, who they don’t see often and parents that the girls are close too. Charolette is fighting for her job and music program at the school she works When she finds out there is no new funding coming for the next school year like she believed, she goes on her own adventure.

Through different events Charolette finds herself in a fake relationship with her ex-fiancé brother Zack. Zack is adventurous is on the journey of a new job in California. In order to try and save Charolette’s music program they go a 500 mile biking challenge that could lead to life changing money. There are challenges along the way which bring Charolette and Zack closer. Only problem is after the ride is over they are faced with going back to their separate life’s.

One of things I enjoy about this book is that the “side characters “ have just as an important role, and have there own stories going on strongly while complimenting the main characters well!

4/5 stars!
Thanks to Netgally & Tyndale House for the advance readers copy. All opinions are my own

A sweet chick-fic novel that wasn't too demanding and always had the promised ending in sight, but was a pleasure to read. I enjoyed the protagonist and although some of the plot workings felt a little bit too contrived, I was invested enough in the characters not to protest too much. An enjoyable read with a gentle basis of faith.

This is my first read by Becca Kinzer, and I absolutely loved it! (And now that I realize she wrote Dear Henry, Love Edith, which has been recommended nearly as frequently in a certain FB group as The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip, which I also recently/finally just read, I must pursue and read that book pronto!)

I honestly thought the "fake dating" trope wasn't for me, after a recent subpar experience with it--made even more surprising as that author is typically an auto-buy for me--so I was a little hesitant here, but it was extremely well done. And the fact that the book is laugh-out-loud funny made it even better! The icing on the cake: the faith element woven throughout. (And if you quirk an eyebrow at a couple moments, like I did, just keep reading. ;) It's worth it!)

Can't wait to see more from Kinzer, and super glad I have Henry and Edith to look forward to.

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Becca has quickly become one of my favorite authors. I absolutely loved her book, Dear Henry, Love Edith. Love in Tandem is her second novel, and it did not disappoint. If you're looking for a light-hearted, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, then keep reading!

Charlotte is a music teacher who loves her job. When she learns that the school plans to cut the music program, she is determined to save it. Charlotte decides to sign up for a 500-mile tandem bike trip to raise money for the program with Zach. Here's the catch: Zach is Charlotte's ex-fiancé's brother, and Charlotte is not an outdoorsy person. What could possibly go wrong?

This book is a sweet romantic comedy that features fake dating, opposites attracting, and an adventure-filled journey.

I want to thank Tyndale House Publishers and Net Galley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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