Becca Kinzer's Love in Tandem was published last year. Having read and loved Dear Henry, Love Edith and First Love, Second Draft I have no idea why it took me over a year to read this book.
Two years post failed engagement and helping her mom through her cancer battle, Charlotte Carter now has her dream job teaching music. When she's informed at the end of the school year that the music program might be taken away due to lack of funding she's determined to save it.
Zach Bryant's her ex-finance's younger brother who is the wandering nomad adventurer is only in town long enough to see his brother get married. He never expected to run into Charlotte or for people to think they were dating.
Charlotte's younger sister Sophia enters her and Zach into a 500-mile bike trail competition not guessing they'd be selected. They have 9 days to complete this challenge for $250,00. The secondary plot of Sophia is equally hilarious.
I could totally see Love in Tandem being made into a rom com. If you like fake dating, opposites attract tropes you need to add this one to your TBR.
Having read all of Becca Kinzer's standalone, hysterical and zany rom coms, she has cemented herself as an automatic pre-order for me. Her books tickle your funny bone and touch your heart. I listened to the audiobook version of this book and the narrator did a fantastic job. A good narrator can either make or break a story. Becca's humor enhances her stories and they are even funnier when read aloud. I was cracking up in my car. I'm sure other drivers didn't know what to make of me laughing at red lights.
I was pleasantly surprised to find a spiritual thread in this story. Starting out on the trip, Charlotte's faith is strong, but tested throughout the challenge. And Zach's faith had been faltering after the sudden and unexpected passing of his dad. His faith is restored over the course of the trip.
I'd rate Love in Tandem 4 1/2 out of 5 stars. A solid summer read.
Reading is an adventure,
Emilee
