I really enjoyed this book. It is my second from Kristen Bailey. I love a good romance where I am laughing out loud and this book had me cracking up a bunch. I also really enjoyed the descriptive writing in the cities they traveled to; it helped me really paint a picture of the locations and vacation vibes. I did get a little confused with the inner dialogue portions of the story because it shifted so quickly and I had to re-read to see if something was being said out loud or just in the character's head.

A huge thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I enjoyed reading this one, but sadly I am not sure I LOVED it. It had everything you could want from a book, smutty scenes, summer sun and some suspense thrown into the mix too. It was good and I will honestly admit I laughed out loud several times with some of the scenarios both Charlie and Susie found themselves in.

So, why did it not hit the mark, now not sure if it's because I was reading on Kindle but I found myself getting confused to whose section it was (the book was told in both Suzie's/Charlie's POV) from time to time. I also wanted more from the ending, it felt like the story dragged at times and I wanted more from the end, but if you read my last review I wanted that from that book too. All personal preference I know! :)

This is a solid book and if you like easy to read books with humour and smutt then give it a whirl!

3 stars from me for this one.

This is the perfect summer vacation read.I was transported along with the characters to Europe.
It was a light hearted, and easy read.The dual POV was very enjoyable.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.

This was an arc that I was looking forward to and wasn't worried about at all because I've consistently enjoyed the author's last four books, full of humor, and layered characters, and innuendo (and increasingly spicy). I still liked the characters and their story. Charlie and Suzie met on summer holiday and had one sweet impromptu date and one hot day together. But due to a misunderstanding during their hilarious meet cute, they both weren't honest about who they were, which comes back to bite them when they both start working at the same school back in London. They try to rekindle but it's not the same and the entire book after is the back and forth as time goes by and they figure out whether they can have something real in real life (with multiple issues that crop up). Still got the humor, the innuendo and light spice, and characters with interesting back stories. But there was something different about the writing style in this one that may be because it's an arc and not the final version, but both characters in their inner monologues would address people like "you" and it felt out of place with the rest of their thoughts and dialogue. I've seen that happen before but usually in italics so you know it's a thought they would say out loud but aren't. So maybe that's a formatting thing that will be fixed for the final version and not feel as odd? This was also the second book I've read lately where the characters both thought and said some slang from younger generations than me, which I found odd in real life to begin with but that I am fairly certain is out of date already, so that always makes me cringe. Regardless, it all wasn't enough for me not to like the story well enough overall, even if not my fave of hers. Also, the recurrence of so many of her other characters (including a bunch I didn't realize were from her older series I've not read) made me want to read more from her, which I definitely will in the future. Thank you to Storm for the arc; the book is out July 18/25.

This was such a fun, breezy read that had me hooked from the first chapter. I loved Suzie as a character - she’s funny, relatable, and her journey from heartbreak to rediscovering herself felt so natural. The chemistry between her and Charlie was fantastic, with the perfect balance of flirty banter and emotional depth. The holiday romance setting in Mallorca gave it such a summery vibe, and I couldn’t help but root for them even when things got complicated back in London. It’s lighthearted but still has some heartfelt moments, making it perfect for when you want something uplifting and romantic.

This was so cute! It had me giggling on one page and blushing on the next. Loved it! Will definitely be reading more by Kristen Bailey.

This takes us from London to Spain and it was such a trip! I felt like I was on vacation with Suzie and Charlie. She’s a French teacher and he’s a Spanish teacher.

This has second chance romance, forced proximity and just all the good feels.

Thank you Netgalley for the eArc!

5 hearts for me!

Hilarious, fast paced, juicy vacation-y read. The perfect mix of cliche romcom and unexpected twists and turns. The banter between the characters was really lovely. The trips across Europe fun, and the British sayings made it even better. The only downside was the characters sometimes internally-monologues in the middle of their dialogue which made it a bit confusing to follow what was actually said.

This is the perfect book Once you finished a very hard read. A quick read with a bit of travel for our female character.
Our main character is Susie who is a French teacher and who once thought she was a happily married woman until she wasn’t. She finds out that her husband had been cheating on her, so Susie picks up and leaves. Thank goodness for cousins who tell her to come on holiday with them. Mallorca turns out to be very hot in many ways. Susie did not think she would end up having having an unbelievable time with a man, you cannot get out of her mind. Except when the next day arrives and he doesn’t need her where they were supposed to meet up Susie feel she was being used and feeling of despair hits her all over again.
Now that she is back in London at a new school, she runs into the man she met on holiday. Could this be the same man? It turns out that he is the new Spanish teacher at the school and she finds out why they didn’t meet up that next day. Charlie and Susie find out that they both did lie about who they were especially their name.. Yet both could not forget that hot romance they had on holiday. Do they both know the truth about each other? Who is Paul and why does he get involved with Charlie?
This was a cute novel. I read through pretty quickly, and I would recommend it to anybody. I love that we were able to travel to different parts of the world with these characters. Susie ended up being stronger than she thought she could be. I used the circle of women that surrounded her. They got her through a very bad period in her life and I just like that they were there for her. Four stars. So thank you.NetGalley and the publisher for the.ARC. I LOOK FORWARD TO MORE NOVELS BY MISS BAILEY.

My first book by this author, très bien (iykyk). Managed to get an arc copy of this book and found it so enjoyable and lighthearted, I enjoyed the concept of two people pretending to be someone else for jokes and banter to then be shoved together in their real lives.
I felt like both Suzie and Charlie were very likeable characters and felt like real people. I enjoyed the way the story flowed. There was a lot of humour and fun to their relationship with also having serious tones and hurdles that aren’t super unbelievable. The only thing I felt like maybe would never happen was a school the email from Suzie’s ex to Charlie, maybe that could happen I don’t know but that would be my only somewhat flaw in the story.

I found it really easy to get through, easy to read. You know it’s good when you find yourself thinking about the book and characters when not reading the book. Overall really enjoyed, would recommend this to friends! Fun summer read too!

4⭐️

I read the first few chapters but ultimately it didn't pique my interest enough to continue.

Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Fun as usual for Kristen Bailey. Loved the school references and the teenagers were fun and spot on. The formatting of the arc was a little confusing to follow at times with the dialogue. There were lines I thought were one character but was still the previous character still talking and a few typos or missed words but I believe Kristen said certain things pointed out were corrected for the release. Hopefully that it is. The twist was a bit dragged out and felt like it took a long time to get to the dividing conflict but enjoyed reading it overall.

I absolutely loved this book — it had me laughing out loud more than once! The humour is sharp, natural and genuinely funny, making it such an enjoyable and easy read. The writing feels really fresh and modern, with dialogue and scenarios that are relatable without being clichéd or cringey. It’s the kind of rom‑com that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but still manages to give you all the warmth and charm you’d hope for.

The characters are a real highlight. They’re likeable, believable and just flawed enough to feel human. I found myself rooting for them from the very start, and their chemistry is written so well that you really want to see them work things out. Even the supporting cast added little moments of humour and heart, without ever stealing the focus.

The story itself is, admittedly, predictable — you can see where it’s heading from early on. But for me, that didn’t take away from the experience at all. The fun of this book is in the journey rather than the destination. The mishaps, misunderstandings and laugh‑out‑loud situations along the way kept me turning the pages happily, and by the end I felt really satisfied, even though it wrapped up exactly as I expected.

Overall, this is a charming, funny and feel‑good read that I’d recommend to anyone looking for a light, modern romance with a lot of heart. It’s the perfect book to curl up with when you want something comforting and entertaining — and it’ll almost certainly make you smile.

While I loved the premise of this book & the chemistry between our two main characters I absolutely could not stand the dialogue, it was a little bit painful for me to read unfortunately.

3.5/5 ⭐️

Suzie has just gotten out of a bad breakup, and Charlie is in the same boat. They both decide to pretend to be someone else and have a fling while on vacation! Plot twist, they are actually new coworkers and now have to work together... what could go wrong?

This book was very funny and I enjoyed myself while reading it! Perfect read if you are looking for a light, funny, summer romance book.

This is rated lower for me because I didn't feel as attached to the characters as I wish I did, and a choice Charlie made when some information came to light about Suzie really annoyed me, but overall, I liked this book!

Thank you Kristen, Storm Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my thoughts & review.

Thank you to NetGalley and @StormPublishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so fun! Hot to Go is the perfect mix of steamy vacation romance and awkward real life fallout with plenty of laughs along the way.

Suzie, freshly heartbroken and in serious need of a reset, heads to Mallorca with her cousins, expecting nothing more than some sun and sangria. What she gets instead is a wild, slightly tipsy night that ends with a rescue by a ridiculously hot stranger she thinks is named Carlos. Cue sparks. And skinny dipping. And secrets.

Fast forward to real life and guess who shows up at her school? Yep—“Carlos” is actually Charlie, the new Spanish teacher, and now they have to work together like nothing happened. Spoiler: pretending not to know someone you’ve seen naked is as awkward as it sounds.

Their chemistry is 🔥, the banter is hilarious, and the school trip to Seville just ramps everything up. There are mistaken identities, cringey moments, and some sweet and lots of genuine emotions.

This was such a fun, flirty read that still had heart. Perfect if you’re in the mood for a breezy rom-com with vacation vibes, second chances, and a whole lot of heat. ☀️💃🏻🍷

4.25 Stars!

#NetGalley, #HotToGo, #KristenBailey, #RomCom

I’m a huge Kristen Bailey fan so was really hoping to get approved for this one. It was nice to take a break from the thrillers and this was a good one for that. Yet again it wasn’t usual to hear me laughing out loud in bed while I got to know Charlie and Susie and all the antics they got up to. Bailey has such a knack for writing loveable, quirky characters and she brings there personalities to life on the page. NOT Paul though, he’s gone on my hit list 🤐. It was also nice to revisit with other characters from previous books - The Callaghan Sisters will always hold a place in my heart ❤️. If you’re looking for a feel good, laugh out loud read then I can’t recommend this one more or any of Kristen Bailey’s.

Thanks to Netgalley, Kristen Bailey and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read and review #HotToGo

This book was a very fun rom-com that made me laugh out loud. There was also some seriousness and while reading this book, I could see the movie playing in my head. This book definitely plays on fate and "what's meant to be will be." I very much enjoyed it.
Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to devour this arc!! 😊

Funny, raunchy, and genuine! I loved the meet-cute and I thought the main characters were adorable and realistic. If you're in the mood for a sexy summer rom-com to read while sipping sangria, I definitely recommend checking this one out.

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC!

I usually love romance novels, and this one was recommended by a friend, but I did not love it. I found the characters to be one-dimensional and boring, and it was difficult with the two POV's in the same chapters - usually this does not bother me, but I found it confusing in this novel.
I also found the writing to be confusing and difficult to follow, and the characters were not well developed enough to bring me in. I just really didn't care about them, and this includes the main characters, Suzie and Charlie, and the side characters. I didn't find this book to be a fun, cozy summer romance - it was slow and somewhat cringy instead. I thank NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

A very nice RomCom with lots of Summer vibes, good feelings, witty banter and nice characters. I enjoyed reading this book a lot and liked how the challenges to transfer a holiday romance to the real world were described. However I did expect more on page intimacy and less talk about it by others.