Resorting to Romance

"The real me loving the real you."

I think by now we all know how fake dating in a romance book ends, and I'm always here for it. But wow. Savannah Scott wrote this one to perfection. Kai is so straight-laced that fake dating is the last thing I expected from his character. "I'm a rule follower." But he also has a protective streak that cannot be denied. When Mila is faced with her past, Kai steps in to be a friend and shield. This book is filled with a "will they ever realize what everyone else already knows" vibe that was fun and captivating. Mila is a single mom and business owner and has written off dating until her son is older. Kai's love for Mila's son is quite possibly my favorite aspect of his character. He doesn't want to overstep, but he also wants Noah to have that father-figure in his life. He isn't afraid of the responsibility that comes with caring for him. It's just...love. 

And the pantry scene. I can't spoil it for you--but it's by far one of my favorite "he takes care of her" moment that I've read lately.   

The joy in this series for me is the friendships between the men of the books. Ben, Bodhi, Cameron, and Kai share a great dynamic and tell it like it is but always with a silly, over-dramatic Ben. The author weaves their lives together in a beautiful "let's do life together" community that I think everyone longs for. 

Also-there was a homeschool representation! This doesn't happen often in my reading, and it was a fun tidbit. 

This book was a "I can't put this down until I finish it" story for me. I highly recommend you pick up this series! 

**I received a free copy of this book for reviews. All opinions and ravings are my own. 

About the book: 

Title: Resorting to Romance

Author: Savannah Scott

Series: Love Trippin'

Publication Date: June 28, 2024

My plate is full enough being a single mom and business owner. I don’t have time to date, not even to fake it.

I’m the only child to three “fairy godmothers.” Yes. You heard me right. My somewhat-crazy, definitely over-the-top aunts all raised me. And now, I’m running the bed and breakfast I inherited from my grandmother, while I raise my seven-year-old son, Noah, single-handedly.

I probably hold the island records for “most likely to turn down a date,” and “least likely to take a day off.” So when Kai Kapule, the manager of the resort’s water sports rentals steps in, pretending to be my boyfriend, I’m quite sure my jaw drops alongside everyone else's

It’s not the first time Kai’s come to my rescue. But, usually he’s doing things like fixing a leaky faucet or repairing a loose floorboard, not … declaring his status as my boyfriend.

With my ex, Noah’s dad, back on the island, I honestly need an extra layer of insulation against any misguided thoughts he might have of the two of us ever getting back together. What can it hurt to let Kai play the role of doting boyfriend? We both know it’s not real.

Kai’s just pitching in, being his usual protective, charming self.

The trouble comes when we have to act on Kai’s declaration just to keep up appearances. What started as a seemingly harmless declaration is quickly turning into a complicated charade. How long can I resist Kai’s warm caramel gaze, the caring tone in his voice, or the way my body reacts when he innocently touches me? And when he takes care of my son, Noah, I’m basically a goner.

The problem: I can’t date Kai Kapule. And the longer we pretend we’re more than friends, the more it’s going to hurt when I have to let him go.

Resorting to Romance is a small-town, friends-to-lovers, fake relationship romantic comedy that will have you laughing out loud, tearing up, and wanting to pack your bags to relocate to Marbella Island.

This closed-door romance has kisses that will melt your flip flops. Resorting to Romance is book four in the Love Trippin’ Series, but it can be read as a stand-alone read.