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niniwags's review
5.0
This series has been so much fun. Ms. Burgoa's books are always a quick read for me because I don't want to put them down!
I loved the premise behind this one. Two people who don't really know each other, but come from the same "circles"; don't really like each other, based on the "images" they have of each other from public images and both are not really happy with where their lives are at.
Hutch steps up to help Amber even if his original reasoning is slightly selfish.
As they travel across the country, they learn more about each other and themselves in a more truer, real sense and just sort of "grow in love".
I loved the premise behind this one. Two people who don't really know each other, but come from the same "circles"; don't really like each other, based on the "images" they have of each other from public images and both are not really happy with where their lives are at.
Hutch steps up to help Amber even if his original reasoning is slightly selfish.
As they travel across the country, they learn more about each other and themselves in a more truer, real sense and just sort of "grow in love".
books_and_more_books_byt's review
5.0
WOW! Just when I think I have read my favorite book in the series, another book is released and replaces it. I love the Baker’s Creek Billionaire Brothers and the Luna Harbor series so seeing characters overlap between series is so fun. This is Hutch and Amber’s story, and it will have you laughing the entire time. I mean how can you not laugh at a pet chicken? It certainly lived up to the blurb and I loved every minute of it. Hutch and Amber were such opposite personalities, and it was so fun watching them travel together. I highly recommend reading this book and as always, I cannot wait for the next one!
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
strangelynormal's review against another edition
4.0
Everyone seems to think that Hutch Sanders is wandering through life with no focus or direction. The exact opposite of Amber Livingstone. Amber is working for her father’s law firm and that is her life, work. When her mother’s health declines and fails, Amber needs to do one last thing for her mom. A road trip with her chicken, Hennifer Aniston. There is just one problem, Amber does not have a license and no one has time for weeks in a car with a chicken. No one except Hutch Sanders.
Amber and Hutch vaguely know each other, as their families are in the same social circles and Amber was friends with one of Hutch’s sisters. They both have preconceived notions about each other, that they slowly learn are not all true. Hutch really does seem like a lost puppy, but in reality he is a caring and helpful guy that just has not found his calling yet. Amber has been put her whole life into a job that is not fulfilling her or being appreciated by her father. The road trip is eye opening for both of them. They discover new things about themselves, each other, and life. Death and road trips both have a way of making one consider what really matters.
I like how Amber and Hutch learn to trust each other before pursuing a physical relationship. The progression through the trip is very believable and fun, especially with the considerations taken to the care of a chicken. This book was what I needed to read right now. It is not as angsty and emotional as most of Burgoa’s works, which is refreshing. I like seeing the scope of an author's creative abilities. (But, I am all here for the big feels too.) As always I love the way all the characters are interconnected and form dysfunctional families. I am interested to see more of the Aldridge-Sanders family and it is nice to revisit favorites.
Amber and Hutch vaguely know each other, as their families are in the same social circles and Amber was friends with one of Hutch’s sisters. They both have preconceived notions about each other, that they slowly learn are not all true. Hutch really does seem like a lost puppy, but in reality he is a caring and helpful guy that just has not found his calling yet. Amber has been put her whole life into a job that is not fulfilling her or being appreciated by her father. The road trip is eye opening for both of them. They discover new things about themselves, each other, and life. Death and road trips both have a way of making one consider what really matters.
I like how Amber and Hutch learn to trust each other before pursuing a physical relationship. The progression through the trip is very believable and fun, especially with the considerations taken to the care of a chicken. This book was what I needed to read right now. It is not as angsty and emotional as most of Burgoa’s works, which is refreshing. I like seeing the scope of an author's creative abilities. (But, I am all here for the big feels too.) As always I love the way all the characters are interconnected and form dysfunctional families. I am interested to see more of the Aldridge-Sanders family and it is nice to revisit favorites.
wilko's review against another edition
4.0
I floved Hutch and Amber both show the world personas that are not the real them but do it for different reasons and thanks to Amber's Mum they are put together to go on a road trip as her Mum's final wishes. The fact this isn't just a love story but about being the real you in order to find real happiness within and life leaves you with warm fuzzies, however as with any road trip and path in life it isn't always easy but thankfully Amber has Hutch to help push Amber to really think about what she wants and allow herself to break out the person her Father expects her to be just like Amber makes Hutch be true to himself and allow learning more about the family he didn't know he had.
ssrosepetal's review against another edition
4.0
More Baker's Creek boys? Yes please. This one was a little different though as it dealt with Hutch Sanders, Herb Sanders' son. I recommend reading Yours to Keep before this book so you understand Hutch a little bit better (Though I'll admit reading the whole series from the beginning would be more enlightening).
I absolutely loved Hutch the more into this book that I got. He was such a great guy. He was kind, understanding, and patient. He wanted to help the people he loved and make the world amazing for the rest. He was definitely not the guy I was expecting at the beginning. He was just having a hard time finding himself. He definitely needed this road trip. They both did actually.
Amber needed it to find herself again... somewhere along the line she lost the person she truly wanted to be. Losing her mom wasn't easy. Stepping out of her normal routine and following her mom's last requests definitely wasn't easy. But it was needed. She was to hard hearted and cold. She was to straight laced and rigid. This road trip helped her see that she hated the person she had become.
Traveling across country together with Hennifer Aniston brought these two together. They found peace and happiness in each other. I needed this heartwarming story. It was a discovery in finding oneself when they not only didn't know they were lost but were also having a hard time finding where they needed to be. It was also fun getting that small glimpse back into the lives of some of my favorite guys. What a wonderful story. ❤
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review*
I absolutely loved Hutch the more into this book that I got. He was such a great guy. He was kind, understanding, and patient. He wanted to help the people he loved and make the world amazing for the rest. He was definitely not the guy I was expecting at the beginning. He was just having a hard time finding himself. He definitely needed this road trip. They both did actually.
Amber needed it to find herself again... somewhere along the line she lost the person she truly wanted to be. Losing her mom wasn't easy. Stepping out of her normal routine and following her mom's last requests definitely wasn't easy. But it was needed. She was to hard hearted and cold. She was to straight laced and rigid. This road trip helped her see that she hated the person she had become.
Traveling across country together with Hennifer Aniston brought these two together. They found peace and happiness in each other. I needed this heartwarming story. It was a discovery in finding oneself when they not only didn't know they were lost but were also having a hard time finding where they needed to be. It was also fun getting that small glimpse back into the lives of some of my favorite guys. What a wonderful story. ❤
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review*
mommasaystoread's review against another edition
5.0
Nothing tests a relationship like a road trip, especially in the close confines of an RV. So, when a relationship starts between opposites in that close proximity, I'm not sure if that says something about the couple of the stability of the relationship. Maybe both? Whatever it says, it certainly works well for Hutch and Amber. I absolutely loved these two. They make such an adorable couple. The relationship is pretty low-angst, but that's not to say there's a shortage of feels. The reason for the road trip is about as emotional as it gets, so Amber deserves a little less angst in her relationship, I think. I'll be honest, with the way the past couple of years have gone, I kind of avoid stories with grief so prevalent, but I can always count on Claudia Burgoa to include enough wit and silly situations to keep things from getting too heavy. In the case of Collide with Me, we get some comic relief by way of a chicken named Hennifer Aniston. That practically screams silly situations, right? So, this 7th Baker’s Creek Billionaire Brothers romance is full of feels, it's funny, it's sexy, we get some swoons, and if that's not enough, we even get to visit with some past favorites. This one is just another reason Claudia Burgoa is a go-to author for me, and if you haven't had the pleasure, what are you waiting for?
letstalksmut_chill's review
5.0
Amber and Hutch go on a cross country road trip to follow the last wishes of a family members of Amber's, along the way they have to stop and enjoy the scenery and spread the ashes of her family. The two main characters had different opinions of each other but by the end, those thoughts had changed. They faithful sidekick was absolutely the best addition. It had me laughing at all the right times. If you haven't read the series definitely start at the beginning.
iamtannie's review
5.0
Can honestly say this is one my favs of Claudia so far!
•ARC•
Hutch is honestly my fav of the bunch! He’s this misunderstood 30year old who just wants to protect & care for his family. He’s the sunshine of the bunch, someone who’s never taken serious because of his personality.
Amber is the complete opposite. She’s the responsable of her family, the one followed her father’s steps.
She’s the grumpy of the two!
She looses her mom & embarcs is crazy mission, sent by her mom.
What she didn’t thought she would’ve find is love & herself in the process.
I’m usually the one to spoil a bit of this book, but i love this so much, that I know ante one will enjoy it!
It’s a road trip where both main characters finding love & how to figure out life.
Main topic: it’s never too late to find what you love.
Tropes: billionare, “mistaken identity”, reverse grumpy/sunshine,
•ARC•
Hutch is honestly my fav of the bunch! He’s this misunderstood 30year old who just wants to protect & care for his family. He’s the sunshine of the bunch, someone who’s never taken serious because of his personality.
Amber is the complete opposite. She’s the responsable of her family, the one followed her father’s steps.
She’s the grumpy of the two!
She looses her mom & embarcs is crazy mission, sent by her mom.
What she didn’t thought she would’ve find is love & herself in the process.
I’m usually the one to spoil a bit of this book, but i love this so much, that I know ante one will enjoy it!
It’s a road trip where both main characters finding love & how to figure out life.
Main topic: it’s never too late to find what you love.
Tropes: billionare, “mistaken identity”, reverse grumpy/sunshine,
paytonbox21's review
4.0
I love a good road trip book and Amber and Hutch had an amazing one! I loved the recordings from Amber’s mom and how her mom planned the whole trip. It reminded me just how short life is especially how easily we can lose our parents. Hutch is the perfect golden retriever that helps lighten the emotional load of the book and is the perfect match for Amber!