What happens when a control-freak accountant and a chaos-loving graphic designer are forced to share one rental car across the country? A cross-country road trip wasn't in Emily Russo's plan-then again, nothing about her life has gone according to plan lately. She's just been dumped by her DJ-slash-ex-boyfriend, fired by her most annoying client, and faced with a wedding invitation that requires one hell of an explanation. Her brilliant solution? Drive coast to coast to see her estranged parents for the first time in five years and figure her life out on the way. She packs snacks, sarcasm, and the world's most chaotic playlist. The last thing Ryan Mitchell needs is another disruption. He's already late to his brother's wedding, his car is dead on the side of the road, and now the rental car office is out of vehicles. All except one. And unfortunately, it's being claimed by a loud, charming, disorganized woman with a duffel bag full of Red Vines and no respect for traffic laws. Neither of them can afford to change their plans. So they compromise: one car, two strangers, 2,000 miles, zero trust. What starts as an uncomfortable alliance quickly becomes an ongoing war of playlists, snack preferences, GPS settings, and wildly different philosophies about life, love, and everything in between. Emily wants detours, music, and emotional healing. Ryan wants efficiency, quiet, and to never, ever discuss his feelings. They argue about everything-until the arguing starts to feel like flirting, and the long hours alone on the road start peeling back their most carefully guarded truths. As mile markers blur and motel check-ins turn into unexpected moments of connection, Emily and Ryan begin to discover that maybe the person you never planned for is exactly the person you need. But with family drama, unresolved pain, and old fears waiting at the end of the road, can they really keep this fragile new connection alive when the trip is over? THE ROAD TRIP is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy filled with slow-burn tension, snarky banter, emotional vulnerability, and two opposites who learn that love isn't about the destination-it's about the person in the passenger seat. Perfect for readers who love: Enemies to reluctant allies to lovers Forced proximity with actual proximity (2,000 miles of it) Smart, character-driven romance with plenty of heart Banter, snacks, breakdowns (emotional and mechanical), and one unforgettable playlist Get in the car. Buckle up. Try not to kill each other. And maybe, just maybe-fall in love along the way.