This book was so amazing! It gave me all the feels and I felt so connected to the characters through their hardships and their successes. Beautifully written!! I loved the surfing world and everything that came with it.

I’ve read just about everything Savannah Scott has written and while I adore pretty much all, this one wasn’t my fave… I really liked it (a lot), but it looks like I’m not in the majority (based on the other reviews posted). I give it a good 4-4.25 star rating.

I loved going back to Marbella Island, the setting of the resort where the characters of the Road Trippin’ series work. I loved that all the previous characters made so many appearances, and we really got to know Kai (main character Kalaine’s big brother), who will be in book 4.

I enjoyed the surfing theme - there’ve been a few romances come out recently so it’s a sport that has peaked my interest and curiosity because of this. Scott’s intense research into it was clear - very well done! The chemistry and history between Kalaine and Bodhi was very intense, as well as her deep heartbreak that we learned more about as the story went along. A lot of the history was told in flashback chapters… I think my main reason for not finding this as amazing as everyone else is that I dislike flashbacks as a huge plot device (I find it really annoying when there’s more than one or two, in books, movies, tv)… just give us a prologue and get the info out at the start, and if there’s a secret to hide then give that one further flashback later.

With the continued flashbacks (to the injuries both characters suffered from and dealt with from surfing), we learn about their past friendship through their relationship and how they broke up and both left surfing behind. Kalaine goes to heal from her injury with her brother, not knowing he’s roommates with her ex, his best friend. As she heals, they work on healing their past. I kept expecting certain specific things to be revealed in the flashbacks… but my theories didn’t come true.

It is a great story with Scott’s usual great writing, but the flashback aspect and a couple other things within this one didn’t quite make it a 5 star read for me - but she’s still a great writer and I definitely still recommend it for everyone! It’s a clean romance so it’s open to a wider audience than many others.

I received an advance copy from NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op, and this is my honest feedback.

Catch A Wave is book 3 in the Love Trippin' series by Savannah Scott and it is my new favorite Savannah Scott novel!
I absolutely love Scott’s writing her Sweater Weather series is also an amazing series.
If you haven’t read her work you’re seriously missing out.
A cute, funny and fluffy romance with the most charming characters.
The characters were all well drawn and so likable.
It’s a feel good story that will have you laughing.
This literally put a smile on my face while reading.
Another delightful contemporary romance. Such a great escape.
I can't wait for the next book!

Thank You NetGalley and Victory Editing for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

"Did you ever see a guy and just know you had to meet him?"

I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it to a friend.

Thank you for letting me read and review this book on Netgalley.

Second chance is one of my favorite tropes – and Bodhi and Kalaine’s story is one of the most beautiful ones I’ve read.

Stars: 5/5
Spice: 0/5 (Closed-Door)

Kalaine, looking for a place to stay while she recovers from her surfing accident, shows up on her brother’s doorstep – but instead, Bodhi, her ex, opens the door. Is re-meet awkward a thing? Because instead of a meet-cute, they have the most awkward of re-meets. Kalaine still doesn’t know why he broke her heart 2 years ago. Bodhi, a retired surfer, knows what she’s going through after her accident. Despite their history, he wants to be the one to be there for her. And she wants nothing to do with him. Will they be able to find their way back to each other?

I honestly don’t know how to put into words exactly how much I loved this book. This is the third Savannah Scott book I’ve read, and I love each one more and more. With the first two, she made me fall for the Frenchmen. With this one, she made me swoon for the surfer. Do I know anything about surfing? No. But with Savannah’s writing, I didn’t need to. I was completely immersed in the story from start to finish. I highly recommend this book!

I received an ARC copy of the book and all thoughts are my own.

Catch a Wave was my first experience reading Ms. Scott’s work, and it most definitely won’t be the last. I loved everything about this book and I look forward to reading more from Savannah Scott in the future.

Catch a Wave is the 3rd book in this series, but as I’ve said, I haven’t read the previous 2 books and I had no problem so I would categorize this as a standalone read. This was a beautifully written love story between two amazing characters – Kalaine and Bodhi. As the blurb implies, it is a second-chance romance between these two well-developed characters, but it’s more than a second-chance romance; it’s a story that will wreck you and rip your heart out and have you laughing in between those heartbreaking moments. I enjoyed the dual POV’s and how the story went back and forth between the current time and when they first met. It gave me insight into how much they both had matured over the years. I felt the sun on my face and the wind in my hair as I read their surfing experiences–the descriptive narrative was excellent. I’m a huge fan of “found” families and this book is all about found families and how those families are always there for each other. Catch a Wave is about forgiveness, overcoming challenges, healing and family values. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Kalaine and Bodhi’s story and I highly recommend this 5+ star book. I’m very grateful to have been given the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book through NetGalley.

Thank you author & net galley for the ARC opportunity.


𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙤 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙚.

This was a beautiful, beautiful story. with deep meanings and amazing characters' depth.

𝙄 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧.

Second chance romance is not really my genre but when I first heard about this book I was kinda of interested..and I'm glad I was. it didn't disappoint.

Kalaine and bodhi needed to work through alot of stuff and yet they cared deeply & supported each other all the time. Even before they got together & things were kinda of awkward they were so sweet I can't-

I loved how the author wrote the perfect amount of romance with the perfect amount of development and how they overcame their trauma without any of those things wiping out the other.

if you love sweet, closed door, 2nd chance romance, and a tiny bit of banter. Then this book is for you.

If you're a second chance lover, this book is going to rock your world. If you aren't (like me) I'd still recommend you give this book a chance, you might find yourself laughing and cheering just as I did for Bodhi and Kalaine to find their love again.
This is book 3 in a series of stand-alone, dual pov books. You do not need the previous books for this to make sense (but I do recommend them because they are equally amazing). Once again Ms Scott has carefully written a fun story that kept me interested from start to finish! Highly recommend.
I received an early version for review, this is my own review and opinions.

This book is a great story about forgiveness and second chances. I really liked the format of this book from going to current dates to back dates back and forth.

This book was really good. The love story was nice and the flashbacks were fit into the story seamlessly. My only complaint is when Bodhi’s depressive episode was introduced, it seemed like a big obstacle, but then it was just coasted over. Overall the story was good.

A great second chance romance with a surfing focus. I am not familiar with surfing but was very entertained by it. I have enjoyed Savannah Scott books and have enjoyed this series a lot.

If you’re looking for a super cute, fun, kisses-only second chance romance, this is for you! I loved the characters and the premise. And even more, loved the overarching theme of overcoming life’s challenges by trusting and listening to your, sometimes chosen, family - ohana.

I really enjoyed this book. It took a little bit for me to get into all the surfing stuff but the love story was great.

3 stars: a sweet, brother's best friend/forced proximity/second chance romance that's perfect for some readers (those readers just aren't me)

Bhodi and Kalaine are the textbook example of the perils of a brother's-best-friend romance. After a messy breakup two years ago that coincided with Bhodi's departure from the pro-surf circuit, Kalaine continued to compete. When an accident causes her to show up on her brother's front step, only to find out that he shares the house with her ex-boyfriend, she's forced to reckon with her past and her future, and figure out how she and the only man she ever loved can coexist.

I read the other two books in Savannah Scott's Love Trippin' series before reading this ARC, and can honestly say that this was by far my favorite of the series. The previous two books were difficult to get through, but I think that, in part, it's likely that I'm not the correct audience. I found all the characters to be fairly immature (still haunted by a line from the first book that said something along the lines of "she's 30, but she's still cool"), and was relieved to finally be in the POV of characters who behave like actual adults. I probably would have DNF'd the first two books in this series if I didn't feel the compulsive need to read standalone series in order, but thankfully didn't feel that way with this book.

With that being said, something about Catch a Wave still reads like a YA romance to me. It's not the fact that it's a closed door romance, but more about the fact that, in many ways, the characters think and act like teenagers. Again, nothing wrong with that and I'm sure it works for some people, but it didn't do it for me. I probably would have liked this book a lot more in my late teens/early 20s. In retrospect, part of what bothers me is likely that the FMCs in this whole series seem much more immature than the MMCs, and I don't love when women in their 20s behave as though they're children.

Finally, something about the way Kalaine was written gave me the ick in a couple of places. She's Hawaiian, and the way her culture and family is talked about made it seem as though the author did not consult anyone with Hawaiian heritage while writing the book. I noticed this while reading A Fish Out of Water (the second book in the series) about a Latina side character, but it was much more prevalent in this book. I'd encourage Ms. Scott to look into sensitivity readers in the future.

All that being said, I'll probably still read the next book in this series.

Kalaine and Bodhi are a match made in big surf heaven. Both professional surfers, their relationship is as famous as they are. Then one day everything changes and their relationship implodes. Following an injury, Kalaine goes to live with her brother only to find out Bodhi is his roommate. As Kalaine recovers both mentally and physically, Bodhi is there to help her and they fall into old patterns. A well written second chance, close proximity romance that will have you rooting for Kalaine and Bodhi to find their way back to one another.

I loved returning to Marbella Island for the 3rd book in the Love Trippin' series! Set at a resort on the coast of Southern California, Bodhi and Kalaine's romance includes:

Dual POV
Brother's Best Friend
Second Chance
Surfing "it" couple
Forced proximity
Recovering from injury
Cute dog
"Kiss me"
Mental health
Nicknames
The epilogue!

Savannah Scott is an auto-buy for me, can't wait for Kai next!

Rating: 4.75 / 5

Closed door / sweet (passionate kissing, no cursing)

Thank you NetGalley and Victory Editing for allowing me to review this ARC!

I enjoyed this book so much!! Second chance romance on a tropical island and closed door romance? Sign me up!! I loved Mavs and Bodhi so much and I wish the story didn’t have to end. I definitely recommend you check this book out!!

What a sweet book. It's as if Hallmark movies and Disney Channel Original Movies came together and had a baby.

This is the first [author:Savannah Scott|22003151] book I have ever read, although, I do have the "Getting Shipped" series on my TBR list as well as the first two books of the "Love Trippin'" series. I was planning on starting "Getting Shipped" in late April to binge-read all 7 books and I was going to leave the "Love Trippin'" series until all five books were available, but I signed up on <b>NetGalley</b> to receive an ARC copy and (super excited) I was approved. This is now my second-ever ARC review (Thanks NetGalley!).

With that said, I was hesitant to read [book:Catch a Wave : A second chance, older brother’s best friend, sweet romcom|206756992] because I hadn't read the series from the beginning. However, I am happy to confirm that this can be read as a stand-alone book and you will get the full feel of the book and characters. I'll check out [book:Are We There Yet?|178402474] and [book:A Fish Out of Water|198540432] to see if I get any background information or prior introduction to Bohdi to add to the story experience, but I didn't feel I was missing out on anything jumping into the series with this third book.

This is my second-ever "surfer" love story/romance and, while I am still not too familiar with the surfer beach lingo, it was very easy to keep up with the dialogue, however, there were some words that made me think of "California surfer dude" sayings and they were starting to get on my nerves.

The story in a very small nutshell:
We start with Bohdi and his bff, Kai, watching a surf competition with other friends while chilling in their living room. They happen to be watching Kalaine (otherwise known as Mavs) compete. She is Kai's sister and Bohdi's ex-girlfriend. She has a horrible wipe-out (is that what it is called) and is unable to compete. She is hurt physically and traumatized mentally, which leaves her to consider retiring from professional surfing. To heal, she moves in with Kai, who happens to also be roommates with Bohdi. Mav and Bohdi haven't spoken since they broke up 2 years prior. Let's just say it is awkward.
However, Bohdi understands the mental struggles that Mav is going through because, it just so happens, that he too went through them when he had a surfing accident that landed him in the hospital, clinically depressed and with the fuel that led to their break-up.
So here they are, 2 years later, sharing a roof. Bohdi wants to help Mav heal and eventually get back on that surfboard after having worked through his demons over the past 24+ months. If he can also rekindle the relationship he let slip through his fingers, then even better.

The format of the book is told from the POV of both characters and the present day as well as a flashback to their relationship. I noticed that the majority of the flashbacks were told from the POV of Mav and the present-day was told from the POV of Bohdi...not 100% clean-cut lines that way but in general, we see more of the present-day story from Bohdi and a few chapters from Mav, while the majority of the reminiscing is from Mav. This is a closed-book romance, so I understand there is no foul language, no heat, and no spice, very clean-cut. I personally found it to be <b>TOO</b> clean-cut, so much so that I found it hard to relate to the attraction between the MCs. It was rated G...like, my 9-year-old could read this book and I would be fine with it. That's not a bad thing, it's just not my cup of tea most of the time.
The writing is very good and it's an easy read that I didn't find I had to push myself to finish the book. I did think there were a lot of metaphors between the ocean and surfing the lost relationship between the MCs or even metaphors to life. I could have used less text about being one with the ocean.
I would rate this a 3.5 star but I can't give half-points so I wanted to be generous and round-up. I will still keep the [author:Savannah Scott|22003151] books in my TBR list and I want to read this entire series, however, I don't see myself binge-reading the entire thing.

I loved the concept of this book but ended up DNFing fairly early in because I just couldn't connect with Kalaine's character. During her chapters I basically skimmed past any mention of Hawaii or her being Hawaiian, because something about the way that was written felt kind of othering--it felt like I was reading something by someone who didn't have much personal knowledge of Hawaii or Hawaiian culture but since it was in first person about a Hawaiian woman it was just too much of a disconnect for me.

Other than that, I did like the writing style, and the tension in the opening chapters, so I would probably read something else by this author, but this particular book just didn't land for me.

Catch a Wave was a very cute rom com book that I didn't know I needed. Kalaine and Bodhi were absolutely goals. The story did take a while for me to get into but overall I enjoyed it. It was a nice break from my more dark/serious reads. I would recommend this book to anyone who may be in a slump or just want to add to their collection.