A wonderful feel good book where some employees go on a work trip with a difference- definitely never known of a team busting activity like this!

Work Trip by Chloe Ford is a delightful enemies-to-lovers romance set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. The book follows Fliss, a woman who dreads the prospect of a team-building work trip, largely because of her insufferable colleague, James. Not only does James regularly undermine her brilliant ideas, but his presence is enough to make any work-related excursion feel like a nightmare. However, when the two of them arrive in the remote Scottish Highlands, things take an unexpected turn. In a manipulative move, their boss abandons them in the middle of nowhere, leaving them with only one tent, two sleeping bags, and a few protein bars to survive on. Cut off from civilisation and facing the unpredictable elements of the rugged landscape, Fliss and James are forced to put aside their differences and work together to find their way back. As they traverse miles of harsh wilderness, their physical and emotional endurance is put to the test. All the while, they are aware of their boss's attempt to engineer a romantic spark between them, adding a layer of tension to an already difficult situation. Both Fliss and James are determined not to give in to the possibility of romance, but as the days go on and they’re forced to rely on each other, the lines between enemies and something more begin to blur. Chloe Ford’s Work Trip expertly blends humour and heart, creating a fast-paced, engaging story that is both fun and heartfelt. The witty banter between the two main characters is a highlight, making their journey across the Highlands all the more enjoyable. The stunning scenery serves as the perfect backdrop for their evolving relationship, adding a layer of romance to the adventure. With its mix of clever dialogue, unexpected twists, and an undeniable chemistry between the leads, Work Trip is a perfect read for fans of romantic comedies and those who love a good enemies-to-lovers story. It’s a book that’s sure to leave you smiling, with just the right balance of humour, heart, and a touch of romance. A must-read for anyone in need of an uplifting escape. Read more at The Secret Book Review.

A hot new bombshell (workplace rivals romance) has entered the villa (hitting bookshelves very soon). Work Trip is a forced proximity, slow burn, romantic comedy that follows colleagues Fliss and James. The two work for Starr Agency but don’t always get along, it's a tale as old as time. Their boss has the wise idea of dumping the two in the Scottish Highlands as part of a team bonding exercise, with only £50 cash they are tasked with getting back to London over the weekend in time for work the following Monday. Fliss and James' unexpected work trip across Scotland was enjoyable to read about, although the events take place in under 72 hours, the two manage to learn more about each other in the short space of time than all the years working together combined. James' character had so much depth to him, all the tid bits of info that I learnt made me wish I could have read from his perspective and get into his head. Chloe I need to know what your thought process was when writing this man, you did not let him catch a break!! One of the main tropes that drew me to this book was the 'one tent trope' which i think we definitely need more of in romance books, I wish more time could have been spent there lol but the two characters needed to get a move on! I think many readers will be able to relate to Fliss, especially if they work in male dominated fields/have myshognitic, douchebag bosses. This book is more than just a rom-com, a meaningful message that people can take away from it is to know your self worth and walk away from those who won't build you up or value your time. This is a quick and easy read if you're looking for something that is light and humorous, although the book doesn't deal with super heavy topics I always advise checking any content or TWs beforehand.

James and Felicity work together at The Starr Agency. Felicity is Head of Marketing and James is Head of Sales and they hate each other. They wind one another up constantly and they spend most of their time at work trying to jeopardise each other’s work or bickering. Then they get sent on a team building work trip to Scotland - which goes very wrong. They end up being left in the middle of the remote Highlands with orders to make it back to a hotel in a few days. They’re alone with the person they hate, hiking in barren countryside and left to share a tent. Their mission is to work together as a team and maybe one of them will win the coveted Director spot at work. What could go wrong? Enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity and only one bed (only one tent ⛺️ is even better) are my three favourite tropes. So I had high hopes for this book and it did not disappoint. It delivered on all these tropes perfectly. This book was written from Felicity’s POV and it was brilliant that Felicity and James genuinely hated one another. All they can see are each other’s flaws and one of my favourite things about this book was the way they accepted one another’s faults and still fell in love. The whole book is led by the dynamic and chemistry between James and Felicity. Which positively sizzles and the action and development of their relationship kept me hooked throughout. I would have loved to have been able to read from James’s POV as well. And read how his opinion of Felicity changed through the course of the book. A fab romance! With some brilliant tropes that were executed perfectly.

An unexpected turn of events on a work team-building trip forces mortal enemies to have to work together. Work Trip by Chloe Ford is an enemies-to-lovers romance. Fliss, head of marketing at the Star Agency, is fiercely ambitious. She works long hours in the hope that she'll be the next in line for a much-coveted promotion. Unfortunately, there's competition for the promotion in the form of James Boatmen, head of sales. The animosity between the pair is never far from the surface, particularly when they are in meetings. When the boss of the company decides to hold a team-building week in Scotland, Fliss hopes that she'll be able to impress him enough to give her the edge over Gloatman (the name she uses to refer to her nemesis) in the race for the promotion. From the outset, things seem strange. No one else from the company turns up for the flight to Scotland. It's easy to feel Fliss's apprehension, wondering if she's missed an important message or got dates wrong. Events turn even more peculiar when she arrives at the designated hotel to find Gloatman had traveled with their boss on the company jet. The team building exercise reaches peak preposterousness when the pair are dumped in the middle of the Scottish Highlands with a tent and minimal supplies, along with the instructions that they need to overcome their competitiveness and co-operate in order to proceed to the next step in their career. Neither of the pair is prepared, or experienced, for what is to follow. After constant sniping at each other, they relent and realise that they will have to trust each other and work together if they are to get home. As you would anticipate, the pair slowly begin to get to know each other, realising that they have preconceived ideas. In particular, Fliss realises that Gloatman isn't as self-absorbed as she initially thought as he shows her a lot of support as they deal with disaster after disaster. By the conclusion and the safe return to work, the big question is will the pair be able to remain professional, or has the work dynamic changed forever? The promotion of one of the pair is also a catalyst for a significant and unexpected development.