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Swoon!
As a massive fan of Beth O'Leary, I was beyond excited to receive an advanced copy of The Road Trip, and I found it as cosy as her previous books. Readers ... READ MORE
Thoughtful, funny and very very real. No one writes the truth of relationships quite like Beth
She’s done it again. Beth has written another book that wraps you up like a warm cuddle and makes you feel all the feels.
The Road Trip is the tale of ... READ MORE
She does it again!!
I’m a big fan of Beth O’Leary’s books and The Road Trip was such a fun and cosy read.
As with previous novels, the characters are well built and have q... READ MORE
A swoon worthy romance
Addie and Dylan are meant to be together. Or at least they were before circumstances and misguided loyalty drove them apart. Now a trip to a friends weddin... READ MORE
Entertaining
Beth O'Leary keeps getting better.An absolute Doosie of a book. Full of wonderful characters and laugh out loud moments I loved it. Keep 'em coming B... READ MORE
Another glorious read from Beth O'Leary
Reading a Beth O’Leary novel is like catching up with a best friend over tea and cake – you know there’s going to be lots of fun, heaps of gossip, probably... READ MORE
I Was Hooked!
This was such an interesting and engaging read! After reading The Switch (which I unexpectedly really loved,) I had high hopes for what I believe was a sum... READ MORE
Synopsis
'Beth O'Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book' Emily Henry
*This Edition Contains Exclusive Extra Content*
Addie and her sister are on an epic road trip to a friend's wedding in rural Scotland. But, not long after setting off, a car slams into theirs. The driver is none other than Addie's ex, who she hasn't seen since their traumatic break-up two years earlier.
Dylan and his best mate are heading to the wedding too, so Addie has no choice but to offer them a ride. And with four hundred miles to go, they can't avoid confronting the very messy history of their relationship . . .
Will they make it to the wedding? And, more importantly, is this really the end of the road for Addie and Dylan?
Readers LOVE The Road Trip
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Pure joy'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another triumph from Beth O'Leary'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved it from start to finish'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Unputdownable'
Praise for The Road Trip
'Funny, relatable and tender' Red
'This book is perfect' Rosie Walsh
'Beth is quite rightly earning her title as "Queen of Uplit"' Prima
'If Richard Curtis and Nora Ephron made a story baby' Zoella Book Club
'So romantic and moving and brilliantly told' Louise O'Neill
'O'Leary does it again! The Road Trip is another sure-fire hit, filled with characters you won't forget' Mike Gayle
'An achingly tender love story' Richard Roper
'Read this! Absolutely loved it!' Christina Lauren
- Publisher: Quercus Publishing
- ISBN: 9781529438369
- Number of pages: 480
- Weight: 340g
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 36 mm
Customer Reviews
View allA story to fall in love with.
Beth O’Leary literally captured the nation’s hearts with her previous books “Flatshare “ and “ The Switch” .
Her new one “ The Road Trip “ is the story of... READ MORE
A great journey
The Road Trip is another excellent read from this author.
Addie and her sister Debs are travelling to a friends wedding in Scotland, with them is Rodney w... READ MORE
An epic road trip to a Scottish wedding
I’ve read an loved both of Beth O’Leary’s other books and was really looking forward to reading The Road Trip after reading the details of the story. Initi... READ MORE
Beth O’Leary does it again!
Beth O Leary never disappoints. I love the characters in her books and the way in which the story has two narrators. I really enjoyed the way this story ju... READ MORE
Another O'Leary Cracker!
Having read Beth O'Leary's previous book, I was extremely excited to be granted a copy of The Road Trip to read, and I wasn't disappointed.
Addie and her s... READ MORE
A shared car trip becomes a journey of self-discovery for ex-lovers Dylan and Addie
Dylan and his friend Marcus are on their way to their friend Cherry's wedding on the west coast of Scotland when they crash - literally - into the car driv... READ MORE
A great beach read
Having read other books by the same author I was looking forward to reading this one and it didn't dissapoint. Her books are very witty, well written, and ... READ MORE
Such a long journey
My previous experience of Beth O'Leary has been entirely by audiobooks. Boy, does she write an excellent audiobook. Sadly - and I really am genuinely sad -... READ MORE
Good read
This is the first book by Beth O'Leary I have read after hearing so much about her work. I must say at the outset I enjoyed the book. My main issue was the... READ MORE
Beautiful
Another fantastic book from Beth O’Leary.
The Road Trip tells the story of Addie and Dylan in the present day and the past.
I found it quite difficult to... READ MORE
Fantastic!!!
The Road Trip is such an entertaining, engaging, and addictive read. I became a fan of Beth O’Leary after reading The Flatshare, but now she is one of my f... READ MORE
A fun and interesting trip!
Dylan and Addie split up two years ago and haven’t spoken to each other since until circumstance forces them to share a mini with 3 other people for a driv... READ MORE
Beth O'Leary at her best
After reading The Flatshare and The Switch last year and loving them both, I was delighted to be approved for an advanced copy of The Road Trip. I went in... READ MORE
A light, fun read
Dylan and Addie are one of those gorgeous, hapless couples, each can only see their own faults, but imagines perfection in the other. The meet in the clear... READ MORE
So much drama to keep you hooked!
I have just finished The Road Trip by Beth O’Leary. I read her other book, The Flat Share, last year, which was a much-needed fun and uplifting read during... READ MORE
Flawless
There are many words to describe this book, the best I could use is flawless. I didn't put it down and once finished, wanted to start it again.
The Road Trip
Initially I thought that I wasn’t going to enjoy this book, however perseverance was amply rewarded, the characters are well thought out and the background... READ MORE
Un-put-down-able
I love Beth O'Leary's books - I've been with her since the start and have found each book just as engaging and feel good as the last. Her characters are al... READ MORE
Just perfect!
This is a love story. Unashamedly so. Not a soppy, slushy love story though. Real love, true love. I adored this book. Addie, her sister Debs and hanger on... READ MORE
Fun read
After enjoying The Flatshare a lot and being a bit disappointed by The Switch, I was looking forward to reading this book that I was lucky enough to get an... READ MORE
Great read
A great read - the story of Addie and Dylan told between now, when they are forced to share a car on the way to a weddng, and then, when they first met and... READ MORE
Simply amazing.
I wanted to start reading more romance books so bought this and I was hooked. I love how you can see Addie and Dylan’s present and past relationships. I wo... READ MORE
The book was pure joy and I completely became hooked on the worst road trip ever
In the early hours of the morning, Dylan and his friend Marcus have set off early to attend their friend’s wedding in Scotland. When Dylan becomes distract... READ MORE
Can people find their way back to each other?
I largely read The Road Trip in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed the escapism it provided. O’Leary offers something new with The Road Trip; alternating t... READ MORE
The Road Trip
The Road Trip - Beth O’Leary
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review thanks to Quercus Books and Netgalley.
Addie and her sister a... READ MORE
Light enjoyable read
Sometimes the weight of expectation is too great and delivers disappointment rather than the delight anticipated. I am not generally a chick lit fan but Be... READ MORE
Great Idea for a story
This was the third Beth O’Leary book I’ve read and is the first one of hers that hasn’t completely blown me away. There were certain aspects of the book th... READ MORE
Serious with some fun moments
Beth O'Leary is one of my favourite authors so I was delighted when I was approved for an ARC of 'The Road Trip'.
'The Road Trip' tells the story of exes ... READ MORE
Interesting read
An interesting read which switches between the present day and the past and tells us the story of Addie and Dylan and how they ended up here. Even though t... READ MORE
Fun escapism
Addie and Deb Gilbert with misfit Rodney are in Deb’s mini en route from Chichester to Scotland for friend Cherry’s posh wedding to Krish. When bang, out o... READ MORE
a brilliant read
Like the rest of the world. I loved The Flatshare and this is right in the same mould, a captivating utterly engrossing romance, full of misunderstandings ... READ MORE
Funny, light and entertaining. A lovely read
really enjoyed The Road Trip from Beth O'Leary, almost as much as I loved The Flat Share, which I thought was absolutely excellent. It is told from the poi... READ MORE
A fabulous read!
I read The Flat Share last year and I absolutely fell in love with Tiff and Leon do when this came up I had to request it!
I stayed up late last night to f... READ MORE
Entertaining and touching
The Road Trip by Beth O Leary
I give this book 4 stars
Addie & her sister are about to embark on an epic road trip.
But, not long after setting off, a ... READ MORE
An enjoyable read
Addie and her sister are about to embark on an epic road trip to a friend's wedding in rural Scotland. The playlist is all planned and the snacks are packe... READ MORE
A wonderful story, a cast of delightful characters and plenty of twists along the way.
Dylan used to go out with Addie, but they split up, we don’t really know why but somehow Marcus, Dylan’s friend was involved.
Marcus and Dylan have been ... READ MORE
Fab combo
Beth O’Leary is so good at writing characters and the oddball combination in here are all brilliant. A road accident on route to a wedding 400 miles away r... READ MORE
An okay read!
Happy publication day to The Road Trip by Beth O’Leary! The synopsis is widely available so I won’t share it here, but in brief it is the story of two exes... READ MORE
Entertaining
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. I wasn't quite sure about this book set in two time zones and but it developed and grew on me. A plot about love ... READ MORE
Entertaining
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. I wasn't quite sure about this book set in two time zones and but it developed and grew on me. A plot about love ... READ MORE
Perfect Book!
Its a simple premise - The Road Trip from hell. However, Beth O'Leary has once again managed to deliver an emotional, funny, surprisingly twisty story.
Wi... READ MORE
Twists and turns, funny, I loved it
Another brilliant book by Beth O'Leary. This is her second book I have read. Stuck in a car giving your ex and his obnoxious friend, your sister and an ext... READ MORE
Dual timeline
Having read Beth O’Leary’s Flatshare and and Switch, I was looking forward to reading The Road Trip. The main characters in the story are Addie , her siste... READ MORE
Friendships and second chances…
An enjoyable read about friendships, road trips and second chances. Told in dual timelines - then and now- this is an easy read that will while a few hours... READ MORE
I LOVED this book
I think this might be my new favourite Beth O'Leary book. Oh my days, it is wonderful.
Part of the difference for me with this book is the fact that it f... READ MORE
Fun, but not as charming as her previous
Addie and her sister Deb are on their way to the wedding of Addie's university friend, Cherry. They've got a snack-filled, country music singalong packed j... READ MORE
Loved it
I adored all books by Beth O'Leary so far! This one is slightly different as it includes some younger relationships and some hot sex scenes, but the main i... READ MORE
Beth's best book yet
Beth O'Leary has done it again. After the delight of The Flatshare and The Switch, Beth has become an instant want-to-read author for me, so I'm hugely gra... READ MORE
Beth O'Leary is back
and her sister are about to embark on an epic road trip to a friend’s wedding in rural Scotland. The playlist is all planned and the snacks are packed. But... READ MORE
Funny & heartwarming
I just finished The Road Trip - it was scrumptious!! I laughed, I cringed, I had heartache & related so much to this story.
Beth’s writing is just incredi... READ MORE
Not for me
I’m afraid this didn’t spark joy for me. The tale of having to drive your ex to a wedding was too much.
A romantic tale that will charm even the most world-weary soul.
A road trip should be fun, a relaxing adventure especially if you are heading to a friends wedding with your sister. What it shouldn’t be is a hammer blow... READ MORE
A romantic comedy with a bit a of grit and lots of heart.
Definitely a little darker in tone to the author's previous two novel, but none the worse for it. I enjoyed this book immensely, found the characters fasci... READ MORE
Great summer read!
This was such a sweet summer read! Yes it was predictable but it still gave me the warm and fuzzies ❤️
I really enjoyed the switch between ‘then’ and ‘n... READ MORE
Such a Fun Read!
Such a fun read! Definitely one which will leave you happier than before you read it.
Addie and Deb are heading to a friend's wedding in Scotland; they ha... READ MORE
loved the characters
Addie has been invited to a wedding in Scotland with her sister Deb. Along for the ride is Rodney. When the car behind them crashes into their car, it turn... READ MORE
Okay
I was looking forward to reading The Road Trip after reading Beth O’Leary’s other books The Flatshare and The switch which I really enjoyed. Beth’s books a... READ MORE
Road trip of a lifetime
I’ve read an loved both of Beth O’Leary’s other books and was really looking forward to reading The Road Trip after reading the details of the story. Initi... READ MORE
What a Trip! Jump in & Hold On!
This is the first book by Beth O'Leary that I have read and after a bit of a slow start, I really enjoyed it. It took me a while to get in the Then & Now s... READ MORE
Not a road trip I want to endure
The Road Trip told from the points of view of Addie and Dylan, then and now.
Now- Addie and her sister are going to their friend Cherry's wedding unfortuna... READ MORE
This book left me with such a good feeling!
The Road Trip is sort of a romantic comedy. This is my first book by this author.
The story is told in a past/ present storyline. And there is both the ma... READ MORE
A light read
I have read three of Beth O'Leary's books starting with The Switch which to date has been my favourite. I'm not keen on the going backs and forwards betwee... READ MORE
This is a road trip like no other!
At the moment, we would all love to go out on the open road and go on an adventure and the best way at the moment is via Beth O'Leary's third novel, The Ro... READ MORE
A good read.
I bought this because Beth’s book Flatshare was amazing. While this is a good read it didn’t didn’t grab my emotions quite as tightly. Definitely worth a r... READ MORE
A Nice Read But Not As Great As The Flatshare
This is a slower paced novel, compared to The Switch and The Flatshare, but still beautifully written. The description of Addie and Dylan's first time toge... READ MORE