A slow burn romance that was an easy read. I enjoyed the tension between the two main characters. The story was quite believable as well as relatable even though there were aspects of the both the main characters that didn't appeal to me.


Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher Bold Strokes Books for this AR.

I enjoyed the start and feel although a lot of information was given it wasn’t overwhelming. Unfortunately when the point of view changed I didn’t realise, so was a bit confused. Just getting in to a book I can have trouble remembering the mains name because often they aren’t referred to by it for obvious reasons. Once I realised POV had changed I understood it was the other side and reasons for some behaviour that had turned the other main off….. or at least had her jumping to conclusions. Once I had a way to remember which was which I really got in to this. I liked the way the misconceptions were set up. I liked the way the author handled both why the conclusions were jumped to, but also that we knew they were wrong. It was a slow discovery that they were wrong, not too slow but certainly not insta, which is mad considering at the point of me writing this, they have only known each other just over a week!
The chemistry and interest has been building and is about to be acted upon, but I am distracted by what I think is a plot point and I’m waiting it to happen, which is a shame, because I have enjoyed the mains journey to each other. (I’m being deliberately vague to avoid spoilers)
Let me just say when the mains properly get together there were no distractions for me or them!
I really liked this book, but I’m finding it difficult to explain why…..bit rubbish for a review I know. I think the enemies to friends was well done, it’s possibly as simple as that. 3.5!

A delicious slow burning, forced proximity, rivals to lovers tale! Stuck in a remote cabin with your fiercest competitor. It’s not only the cosy fireplace that sends the sparks flying!

I received an advance copy from Netgalley for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This is the week where Morgan Allen wants to make a big splash. As a saleswoman for lab tech equipment, she attends her first big trade show. Morgan is confident her product is the best out there but how can she compete with her biggest rival, Shelby Howard. The woman shifts personalities with every customer interaction, just to make the sale. Morgan can’t stand to see someone so inauthentic. Sure, Shelby is gorgeous, but does she have to turn up the charm for every sleazy male customer or colleague she meets? By the end of the trade show the weather has turned and developed into a snowstorm from hell. All flights are cancelled, but luckily Morgan snatches the last available rental car. On her way to pick it up, Morgan spots a very disheveled Shelby. She decides to do the decent thing and offer her annoying rival a ride. And what a ride it’s going to be!

Shelby can’t believe her luck. The woman who’s been staring daggers at her for the whole week, seems to be her savior. Spending hours and hours in a car together doesn’t sound very appealing, but at least she’ll be on her way home. The snow outside gets worse and worse. Their navigation falters and leads them horribly astray. Then Morgan decides to turn onto a small desolate road in a State Park in an attempt to find her way back to the freeway. What they get is more like a free fall. The rental car slips and crashes into an embankment. Hurt, disoriented and freezing like a popsicle, Shelby spots a tiny cabin in the distance. Could this day get any worse? Now she’ll have to spend the next few days in a small space to wait for rescue with a woman that hates her. Or doesn’t she?

This is such a delicious story! I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. The awkwardness between Morgan and Shelby is palpable and completely based on assumptions. The longer the women are forced to get along inside the tiny cabin, the more their true personalities shine through. It’s very satisfying to watch them each thaw. And then they have to acknowledge their growing attraction, at least to themselves. I mean, come on! Two single lesbians in a remote forced proximity situation and only one bed? Hell yes!

Tagan Shepard writes hilarious dialogue. Even though the situation Morgan and Shelby find themselves in is awful, when the banter warms up, it’s witty and funny. I loved watching both women adjust their assumptions of each other to a new reality. When that happens the desire and connection is undeniable. It is very satisfying to watch their story unfurl.

Both Morgan and Shelby have some painful skeletons in their closet. Being in each other’s space for so long, the truth is destined to come out. It is easy to understand how their experiences have molded them into the women they are now. Only those are not the women they want to be.

Most of the men in this story are misogynistic pricks. Their attitude towards women made my skin crawl. I was actually proud of Shelby when she finally stood up to them. Luckily, Morgan’s mentor Chad is a very different man. He is honest, fatherly and is friends with everyone in the business. His support of Morgan is heartwarming and he shows her what is important in life: making real connections with people.

If you’ve never read Tagan Shepard’s books, this one will convert you into a fan for sure! So, don’t hesitate to travel with Morgan and Shelby to that snowed in cabin. Settle into a corner next to the roaring fire and watch their story unfold!

As posted on Goodreads:

This was a easy reading book with not a lot to dislike. Some of the plot points gave me pause (I won't reveal any spoilers), but for the most part the writing flows, the characters were enjoyable, and the spice was pretty good. Definitely a very solid 4 out of 5 and a book I would recommend.

I was lucky enough to be provided an ARC of this book through NetGalley.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.


Morgan arrive at her first trade show she excepting to makes a lot of sales for her design that can help a faster way to turn a test into lab results. While there she sees her rival Shelby who is one of the top sales and wishes she didn’t come because she believes she uses her charms to get top sales and doesn’t believe in what she selling. In a moment of kindness Morgan offer Shelby a ride after a major storms canceled their flights as they are driving things become worst when they miss the exits and find themselves stranded but luckily they find a cabin they can seeks shelter in. As they try to make the most of it and hope someone will come Shelby tries to get Morgan to open up but it’s a battle that have her wonder should she even try. Morgan is resitant in letting Shelby know her and vice verse but she starts to see maybe she misjudged Shelby. This was ok read I didn’t like Morgan at first I understood why she went into sales and left the lab but I didn’t like that she judge Shelby without knowing her and I love Shelby because she own who she is.

Cabin Fever is slow to start but once the story gets going it is rather enchanting. Two rivals arrive to sell their products - which are similar and pit them against each other. When the program ends it turns out that one of them needs a ride so they travel towards home together.

A snow storm and accident lead them to a cabin that is snowed in. The women stay and as they do they feel an attraction grow.

Will it survive the forced time alone or was it simply cabin fever?

Another enjoyable read by Shepard. This was well written with engaging characters and great backstories.

Morgan Allen is at her first trade show after leaving the lab to sell a product she believes in, but is struggling to make it while her biggest rival is there and stealing a lot of her sales. She despises Shelby the first moment she meets her and makes a lot of assumptions from there on out.

Shelby Howard is making a big splash in the sales world, but she adapts her persona to each person in order to make the sale. She doesn't necessarily like it, but does it regardless.

When a snowstorm cancels all flights, Morgan was luckily enough to snag the last rental and in the spur of the moment offers Shelby a ride home. What neither expect is to get in a car accident and stranded in a remote cabin for who knows how long and only each other for company.

In the beginning they are like fire and ice, that eventually cools somewhat. The time in the cabin has them talking and dealing with each other whether they like it or not and they learn a lot about the other.

I didn't like all the assumptions Morgan made was my biggest pet peeve. I wish there had been more of their relationship after the cabin, and I wish they had communicated better, but overall I enjoyed it.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book has disappointed me, it's not the first novel I've read by this author but I didn't remember that she was so sparing in dialogues and so extensive in overdescriptions.

In addition, the two protagonists have been unattractive, the one, Morgan, for her unfounded hostile attitude basically caused by her insecurities and the other, Shelby, for apparent frivolity and lack of scruples, although she has been more coherent after all.

The somewhat absurd situation that the two of them had to suffer has not made much sense either, although it is possible that something similar will happen. Everything has seemed a bit forced and since neither of them, especially Morgan, has put much on their part for a civil coexistence within the extreme circumstances, it has been a bit exasperating to go through the chapters repeatedly reading the same ruminations of the two of them.

The final resolution has not contributed much in the positive either, it has been hasty and simple.

Not much more to add.

Morgan Allen and Shelby Howard meet at a medical trade show where they work for competing companies. Their first impressions of the other are not great and involve some misunderstanding. When their flight home to DC is canceled because of snow Morgan reluctantly invites Shelby to join her in the rental car she was able to get. Unfortunately, due to the weather they end up stranded and breaking into a cabin to wait out the storm. Snowed in a remote place with only one bed is a classic trope and it works well. The time spent together gives them time to learn more about the other. The author even manages to work Covid and the Opioid crisis into their back stories. Morgan to me was much harder to like or the pair.

I enjoyed the tension building in the cabin and wondering when they may give in to their attraction. But the novel is slow burn and leaves you waiting longer than I expected. And while I did like that each character has reflection and makes some personal changes, I’m not sure I totally bought into the HEA ending. I was even a little confused at the epilogue wondering if they were still competitors or working together. Overall, a good story using a classic troupe. I just wanted a few more details on how the HEA looked like for the pair.

There is a lot of lab talk in this book as the 2 MC's are medical equipment sales people. I was going to appreciate the amount of research that had gone into this aspect alone, (not that I had verified any of the information) until I read the author bio. Now I'm just as appreciative and impressed by the ability to use their day job experiences so well.
Overall I liked this story. 2 medical sales people for rival companies who had not got on drove off into a snow storm, crashed and had to stay in a cabin for a week or so until found. I did think it was a funny time of year to be publishing a snow storm book - but I think that is because I associate this kind of stuff with winter and Christmas. I guess it's snowy somewhere in the world right now.
I was somewhat alarmed to read that Chad shouldn't be driving in the weather conditions (snow) at his age - as a man in his 50s! It's not like he was in his I don't know 70s or 80s!

I liked the fact that both of the MC's were openly flawed characters and that they took time to warm up to each other.
I was amused by their opinion of a book read in the cabin - a man who hadn't held a gun before shot the terrorist that 10 seasoned agents had not been able to, gone home with a woman much much hotter and cool than him, the president visited him at home to say thank you. Thankfully the MC's thought this predictable, ridiculous but enjoyed every cheesy second of it.
I also liked the fact that although they had their moments in the cabin, they were just becoming emotionally closer during their time with a hint of the possibility of sex. Bad luck that when they finally got down to it they heard their rescuers and had to abandon it.
The story incorporated COVID and loss along with the medical technology and lab workers.

And as always, the epilogue.
No wedding, no children, just attending the conference again together, with colleagues.

3.5 stars

I've enjoyed several books of Shepards and was excited to give this a read. This book follows Morgan and Shelby who are rival sales representatives for medical testing equipment. Morgan, a new sales representative has been struggling with getting her rhythm while her nemesis, Shelby, continued her winning streak. The two meet at a sales conference where they get off on the wrong foot, but Morgan has a moment of weakness and offers to share her rental car when a snowstorm cancelled all flights for the weekend. One wrong turn and a crash leads to them stuck in a cabin waiting out the storm.

I'll admit I struggled a bit with the first half of the book. Neither characters really spoke to me. I did like Shelby but it was clear that both characters had more to them and it took a bit to get them to open up. Given that most of the book is just the two characters in the cabin, their interactions and internal monologues needed to be strong to carry the book. I didn't dislike the characters but I also didn't take to them, especially Morgan. But once the characters warmed to each other, I got pulled into the book more.

All in all, a well written book that I just didn't connect with until the last half of the book. I would recommend for fans of single beds or closed room stories.

Morgan Allen arrives at her first national trade show expecting to make a splash and a ton of sales. She didn’t expect her biggest rival, Shelby Howard, to be there, stealing her thunder and all her clients. Why couldn’t Shelby just stay home and let Morgan have this one? After all, Shelby doesn’t believe in her product, not like Morgan does. She’s just successful because she’s charming and magnetic with a killer smile and legs for days.

Still, Morgan has a heart. When a major snowstorm cancels both their flights home and Morgan snags the last rental car, she offers Shelby a ride. That kindness turns into a nightmare when bad cell reception and a missed exit leaves them stranded in a secluded hunting cabin with a wrecked car and no way to call for help. The longer they’re stuck together, the more their feelings grow. Could Morgan really be falling for the woman who might just cost her everything? And that’s nothing compared to the question that plagues them both once they’re finally rescued. Do they really have feelings for each other, or was it just cabin fever?

I loved the dynamic between these two very believable characters. There were definitely aspects of both character personalities that I didn't care for, but that just made them more realistic to me. I was very impressed that the author made a story that is mostly set in one room work. (As an author myself, that is amazing!) Loved the ending. ❤️

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital reader's copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review!

On the surface this book seemed like it would be right up my alley…rivals to lovers, a fight for survival, slow burn etc. And it did have flashes of brilliance (the gripping consequences of Morgan’s impulsive decision trek back to the car being an especially bright spot), but overall this book fell a little flat for me.

It’s difficult to critique the reasons without giving up spoilers, so for the sake of the book review I will chalk it up to personal preference. While I didn’t like this book as much as others I have read by Tagan Shepard, I still enjoyed it overall and would recommend giving it a try if the blurb on the back peaks your interest. 3.5 stars

Cabin Fever is a slow burn enemies to stranded friends to lovers romance. The story features Morgan Allen and Shelby Lynn Howard as opposing lab instrument saleswomen. They become stranded following a convention and driving from upstate New York to their home state after their flight is cancelled due to bad weather. One of them snags a rental car and invites the other along. However, they aren’t on the road for very long before they become lost in the poor visibility. They stumble upon a hunting cabin that is closed down for the winter after their car hits a snowbank.

Initially I wasn’t a fan of either character, but as the days pass at the cabin and we begin to learn more about Morgan and Shelby, I warmed up to both characters. 4 stars

I received an ARC from Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This slow burn, opposites attract story of two sales women who find themselves stranded together. There are a lot of assumptions to navigate through and Morgan and Shelby both carry a lot of baggage from their pasts to the cabin.. They are very strong willed, which comes in handy when you find yourselves lost in a snowstorm. Overall an enjoyable story.

Morgan and Shelby are competitive salespeople attending a conference when a blizzard hits. Morgan immediately passed judgement on Shelby based on her interactions with crass salesmen. Shelby fits in by people pleasing and being a chameleon to avoid conflict in the work place. This rubs Morgan the wrong way. Magen they all end up stranded at the airport due to the weather, Morgan is the only one with a reserved rental car. She invites Shelby to ride with her, against her better judgement. They begin their journey home, but when Morgan’s anxiety takes hold she misses an exit. She refuses to listen to Shelby and ultimately ends up in a side road where they crash. With no help in sight, Shelby sees a light in the distance and decides to make the trek to get help. Stubbornly, Morgan follows her. They end up in a remote, unoccupied cabin snowed in for days. Their interactions are tense and their differences apparent as they share the space. Even so, they are both aware of the energy between them. Will they be able to overcome their differences and Morgan’s holier than thou attitude enough to explore their connection?

As you may be able to tell, I did not much care for Morgan. I kept hoping she would redeem herself, but she really didn’t for me. I liked Shelby immediately. The author did a good job of revel the characters so we could understand where they were coming from. Shelby’s life experience helped understand her no conflict, stay safe way of interacting with others.

It’s an entertaining one bed, enemies (on Morgan’s part) to lovers read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the arc.

It was a bit slow at first. Originally wasn't impressed by Shelby, then Morgan was rather judgemental. Initially didn't like either of them too much. However once I got further into the story and learned a bit about their backgrounds their attitudes became more understandable. This is a story of two women who seem quite opposite but who begin to realise their own shortcomings and why they react the way they do. And make each other better people.

I do love a forced proximity enemies to lover book so this was a pleasant surprise! The characters were a bit blah to begin with but they both had some great character grow that kept me interested!

I would recommend this book to my friends and followers for sure!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

I had trouble getting into this book at the start, I didn't really like the way the characters immediately jumped to conclusions about one another (Morgan was particularly guilty of this). Even after being stuck together, it still felt like they spent way too much time with those initial negative assumptions. When they finally did start to talk to one another, it only seemed to get worse between them and I had no idea how they would ever make a relationship work. However, once they started opening up to one another (after, in my opinion, way too long) the book improved a lot from there. There was some character growth on both sides and I liked that you could actively see the changes they were making in their lives. I also appreciated that they were able to take a step back and evaluate before rushing into anything. When they finally do get together, it's cute and I enjoyed the outcome. Overall, a good read, it just takes some time to get into. 4/5 stars.

“Cabin Fever” by Tagan Shepard is a wonderful book. Talk about opposites attract as a plot device! Then it turns into a slowly emerging HEA. I’ve always enjoyed stories where characters have to problem solve and learn foreign survival concepts as they go. There are different types of “survival” in life and Morgan and Shelby show emotional and physical types as we follow their journey. Perhaps they aren’t that different from each other but cope in different ways. Nothing comes easily for these two characters, but they figure it out. You’ll feel good when you finish, and you’ll be engaged throughout.