This was so sweet. It had it's slower moments for me but I really did love the romance and these two characters coming back to each other.

Book Review:

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The third novel in the Love Trippin’ Series follows Bodhi and Mav’s second shot at love. Brought together over their love of surfing, the two formed an instant connection. But when Bodhi suffers a career ending injury it tears them apart. Years later the couple is unexpectedly brought together when Mav endures a similar injury. Can the couple heal old wounds, or will they learn that some relationships aren’t meant to last?

It is evident from the writing that this is a subject near and dear to Scott’s heart. Using her husband’s love of surfing as inspiration she wrote one of the most beautiful second chance romances I have read. As a result, Catch A Wave is her best work to date!!!

I fell in love with this story for many reasons, but the biggest one was Bodhi. He is the ideal love interest- classically good looking, athletic, sensitive, and devoted. But it is his vulnerability that won me over. He speaks his mind, bears his soul, and admits to struggling with his mental health. We need more male characters like him in literature and real life!

I also enjoyed the nonlinear timeline. It allowed readers to traverse back and forth between the present day as well as important periods of Bodhi and Mav’s relationship. It made for great character development. Without it the story would not have been the same.

I highly recommend reading this book. It is a true five star read. Every romance fan needs to know this love story.

Special thanks to Netgalley, Victoria Editing, and Savannah Scott for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

*I loved this story so much I will be going back and reading the first two books in the series!!!

Just like the other books in this series, Savannah took me on a wonderful adventure as she invited me to take a peek into the lives of Bodhi and Kalaine. A great second chance, brother's best friend, HEA! Definitely one to add to the TBR!

Bodhi and Kalaine were surfing's "it couple." Their love was palpable to their fans and it was all such a fairytale. Until it wasn't.

Two years post break-up, Kalaine is coming to her brother's house with a bruised ego and broken body needing a place to recover. She doesn't expect to find that her brother's roommate is her ex-boyfriend. And she certainly doesn't have the capacity to deal with all these feelings bubbling up right now!

Bodhi has moved on from the life he had 2 years ago. But when Kalaine literally moves into his house, he realizes she might have never moved out of his heart.

Do Bodhi and Kalaine really want to face what tore them apart before? Can they find it in themselves to give their relationship a second chance?
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Savannah Scott keeps adding more and more depth to her books. And once again she manages to hit the right balance of sweet, funny, and real.

I am so far removed from the surfing world, but thanks to the writing, I was on board with these two conquering the waves (both oceanic and emotional).

I loved Bodhi and Kalaine and how they were both so upfront about their feelings. They didn't play games, they went after the relationship they wanted in a forward but respectful way.

I am so excited for the next book and what it holds for Kai and what glimpses we will get to see of the characters we have grown to love over the series!
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This is a closed door, kisses only rom com. It is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone.

Thank you to the author for the book to review. All opinions are my own.

I loved anything surfing related so was super excited to pick this up. I loved the characters and felt super immersed in the world.

This was a strong third entry in the Love Trippin’ series, it had a realistic romance element to it and worked with what I wanted from the previous two books. The characters were everything that I was looking for and so glad I was able to read this. Savannah Scott has a great writing style and can’t wait for more.

I really enjoyed this book! I love the characters and I felt like the writing is really wonderful. The plot is very interesting and well thought out!

Four Stars- lots of feels, waves, and surfing! Bodhi is the brother of Kalaines ex but despite this, she cannot help but to feel attracted to him. I loved the surfing background, which made it so dreamy! A great beach read and lots of good tropes in this one!
Thank you for this arc :)

First off I love the name Bodhi! Loved the duel everything in the book. Timelines point of views. Second chance romance. I wish Marbella island was a real place because you’d catch me on the first flight. Being in Cali I appreciated the surfing aspects to the book too!

A great read that gives summer vibes but also has important themes such as injury, recovery, depression and forgiveness.

✔️Second Chance
✔️Brother’s Best Friend
✔️Forced Proximity

Read Time ⏱️ 4 hours

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“…I know he wants to practice what he knows is right. The principle is malama kekahi i kekahi-the way we care for the ones we love and all those around us.”

“Anything for her. Anything.”

“Women are like flowers. Delicate, but also strong enough to withstand a storm. Each one unique in its beauty. Men are like coconuts.”

“I love you so much it breaks me. And then it puts me back together.”

Okay, wow this was so cute. Catch a Wave is the second chance, clean romance you need in your life. This sweet romcom focuses on the life of two professional surfers as they chase waves…and each other. After a devastating injury and subsequent heartbreak, these two find a way back to one another when they thought they’d never see each other again.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy of the book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I’ll be honest up front, I was goin through some personal things while reading this book. And I know that has affected how much I liked this book and my overall feelings for it. So bear with me for this review.

I did like this book overall. It was fun to learn more about surfing and the Hawaiian culture. While I’m not particularly a fan of surfing and the beach lifestyle this book made me want to try it out, so I thought that was a huge plus.
Bodhi and Mavs story was sweet. I really, really enjoyed how they helped each other through their difficulties. They knew when to push and when to give space, and that was a great balance.
But I felt like they focused a lot on the physical aspect of their relationship. It was hard for me to feel/see their genuine connection because all they seemed to care about was looks and surfing. So that was a bit frustrating cause I think they could have been so solid, but I personally didn’t see that strong foundation.
Like I said, overall I did enjoy this book. And I am planning to reread it once I’m in a better place emotionally/mentally, so I can give this story a fair shot. I would still recommend this fun, summery book to anyone looking for a good, clean romcom.

Kalaine and Bodhi were the 'it' couple of surfing, until Bodhi broke Kalaine's heart. Years later Kalaine has a serious surfing accident at a major competition. she comes to stay with her brother Kai for a while. When she arrives, she is not expecting the person who answers the door. Will she forgive Bodhi for breaking her heart?

This is such a sweet, second chance romance I loved that the story involved surfing. Bodhi, is such a gentleman, giving Kalaine the space she needs to heal and figure things out - physically and emotionally. This is a story of forgiveness, and facing your fears, with a brother's best friend and forced proximity. Such a good book!

Super cute book. I like that it showed the characters growth and that mavs was able to be open minded into realizing that bodhi had shut down and shut others out when he got hurt. They knew their was nothing about the relationship but the injury and wanting the best for the other without communicating was very real.

Finishing this story felt like a warm hug, knowing that things were going to be not only simply “ok” for these two characters going forward, but that they had overcome some incredibly hard things and made it back to each other, stronger than they were before. This tale encompassed forgiveness and acceptance and moving forward rather than backward. It was a romance that was insta love in the flashbacks, but slow growing in its healing recovery during the present day portion of the story.

For most of the novel, I kept wondering what truly broke Bodhi and Kalaine (Mavs) up. I had an idea, and it was pretty close to what did happen, but the deeper truth of it all made what Kalaine’s brother, Kai, did for Bodhi by being there for him even more important. It showed how much Kai truly cared for his sister and best friend. I also have to say that I loved the “hunting for the dog” scene!

I loved the patience that Bodhi exhibited in trying to give Mavs the space she needed to recover, while also attempting to be a friend when he wanted so much more. The way they began to grow close again was perfect, with so many sweet and tender moments, as well as some funny ones, too! This story was deeper and more emotional than most romcoms, however, there were some super cute and laugh out loud moments to lighten the atmosphere, also.

I enjoyed this story so much and look forward to going back and reading the first two books in the series now.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but ended up reading it in Kindle Unlimited. All opinions are my own.

Oooh Bodhi, how I love him. He is such a surf stud and I kind of want to climb him like a tree 🤣

This second chance romance was so great. I loved their story, the dual timeline and dual pov. I loved the periphery characters as well (some of whom you meet in the earlier books).

This book made me laugh and it made me cry and I really really enjoyed it.

The cover and premise of the book caught my attention. While I was eager to hear Mavs and Bodhi’s story and see how it played out, the book wasn’t my favorite. The writing was repetitive at times (as we heard from both characters) and it was a little too predictable. That being said, if you’re looking for a not spicy, easy summer romance read this definitely fits the bill. Bodhi is a dreamboat and perfect love interest.

Catch a Wave by Savannah Scott was just brilliant! Bodhi and Kalaine are so perfect together. Yes, they had their chance, but thank goodness for second chances! Learning more about their story and why things went down the way the did made me fall even harder for both of them. Love at first sight, check! Brother’s best friend, check. Forced proximity, check. Second chance, check, check, check! I actually really enjoyed how the story flipped from present to past and gave insights to their history. Not just them as a couple, but as an athlete and how they each got where they are today. I love the focus on family and friendships. Definitely an extra bonus that some previous characters in this series make an appearance, but completely stands on its own too. True to Scott’s style, there are plenty of tender moments, toe curling romance, and flat-out laughable moments. In my opinion, it checked all the right boxes for me.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

I dove into "Catch a Wave" without having read the first two books in the series, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well it functioned as a standalone story. The author does a fantastic job of weaving in backstory throughout the narrative, giving you all the context you need to understand the characters and their relationships.

For someone who isn't familiar with the world of competitive surfing, the book provided a clear and engaging window into that scene. I felt like I was right there on the beach, feeling the spray and the thrill of riding a wave.

There were just a couple of things that kept this book from being a perfect ride for me. First, I would have loved to see more of Bodhi and Kalaine getting back into competition. The build-up to that point was exciting, and it felt like it ended a little abruptly. Secondly, the ending felt a bit rushed. I would have liked a slower resolution to tie up all the loose ends.

Overall, "Catch a Wave" is a fun, engaging read. The characters are well-developed, the setting is vivid, and the story is full of heart. For a great summer beach read, definitely grab a copy! (4 out of 5 stars)

This second chance love story was such a beautiful story, and Kalaine and Bodhi are simply the sweetest. I'm not usually a fan of instalove, but the way these two cared for, supported, and encouraged each other from the very start was just wonderful. They put each other first and pushed each other to be better (while still loving each other unconditionally). These two really are couple goals (minus the whole break-up part, but no one's perfect right?)! And I can't not mention Shaka, who may just be my favorite character.

I loved getting to read both their love stories through the dual timeline. It really helped me get to know the characters better both individually and as a couple. I rooted for them more as a second chance couple since I got to see first-hand how good they were together the first time around.

As adorable and sweet as this story was, it didn't shy away from deeper topics of mental health and loss. And I can't express how much I love the parallel of Kalaine's relationship with Bodhi and her relationship with the ocean, and the healing she experiences after being hurt and betrayed by both. I found myself as excited for her to reconcile with the ocean as I was for her to reconcile with Bodhi.

So, if you want a sweet second chance romance with lovable characters, and real hurt and healing, I highly recommend this book! Now I just need to go back an read the two previous stories of the series.

Thank you to Netgalley, Victory Editing, and Savannah Scott for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.