This is Lauren Blakely at her rom-com finest with all the banter, flirt, tension, longing, and foreplay between two longtime best friends. 

Hop in the car with River and Owen as they take a journey into the storm that shakes up their friendship pact and throws them into romance-landia territory. 

River is outgoing, energetic, has a wicked sense of humor, and cares deeply for those he lets in. He wants to find a partner and be in love, but is scared of being hurt again. Owen is sarcastic, a bit quieter, and longs to find a good guy who will appreciate him. They have been there for each other through everything for nearly a decade, but have kept strictly in the friendship zone. 

They always swore they would never let sex ruin their friendship and agreed that being friends was more important. They have been able to compartmentalize this for years. But Owen's been hiding his feelings more and more lately. And River is in a heightened state of confusion with lust and longing. They are both afraid of losing the other, but this trip seems to be where they have no choice but to start unpacking this box that has been wrapped up tight for years. But both are scared of what might happen if they do. 

As they spend time together in close proximity, the sexual tension is rising, their banter has surpassed the safe flirting zone, and feelings are getting harder to keep on the down-low. Once things start heating up it has the potential to either blow the roof off the cabin or perhaps obliterate their longtime friendship. But it could be ruined anyway if one wants more and the other does not. 

This is a snappy, fun, heartwarming, sizzling hot, M/M rom-com and journey of new discovery. I loved that they are just two really great guys looking for a good guy to partner with, but they have been ignoring what is right in front of them for so long. They are different in some ways,  but complement each other too. They know each other so well, but are also discovering new things and exchanging deeper thoughts, feelings, and desires. But it is all a big, quick change and they are both just trying to figure out what is happening and where they stand and are fearful of losing their important friendship. Their feelings are so big that they sometimes do not express them well. I loved that Owen seemed to know more about what needed to be done even if he procrastinated, but River was just so clueless and surprised at times. I loved their vulnerability, but also their bossiness, banter, and protectiveness. I think they are just totally adorable, sweet, and hot together and I thoroughly enjoyed their little trip. 

After note: Holy moly the cover for this is just spot on! He is my River!