From New York Times Bestselling authors Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland comes a new, sexy standalone novel.
My planned trip for two unexpectedly turned into a trip for one. Rather than let my breakup get me down, I packed my bags and decided a week at a luxury resort was just what I needed.
But one calamity after the next, and suddenly I was stuck without a hotel room, along with a few hundred … room, along with a few hundred other people.
It looked like my fancy vacation was about to turn into me sleeping on the hotel lobby floor.
Until I overheard a gorgeous man pretending to be someone he wasn’t in order to steal a reservation from a guest who hadn’t shown up yet.
When I realized there were two rooms, instead of calling him out, I pretended to be his sister. That’s how the story of “Milo and Maddie Hooker” began.
We were the Hookers.
My depressing trip quickly made a U-turn into an adventure.
My fake brother spent the next few days showing me around his hometown. When it was time to leave, neither of us really wanted to go yet.
So, instead of flying back to our respective homes, we ventured on a road trip.
At every stop, we’d pick up souvenirs.
But as hot as our chemistry was, we never crossed the line.
Milo knew I’d just come out of a tough relationship and didn’t want to mess with a vulnerable woman.
So instead, at the end of our trip, we made a pact to meet again in three months.
It was always my intention to meet him.
But when I got back home, reality hit in a big way.
And I worried I may have lost my handsome stranger forever.
Was there a place for him in my future?
Or had the memory of him just become my favorite souvenir?
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Obsessed! Incredible writing and a great story!
This sexy road trip romance will have you in stitches!
I adore Pen and Vi’s cowrites! This fun, steamy slow burn will check all your romance boxes and leave you wanting your own road trip souvenir!
New from Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland!!
Two strangers.
A roadtrip of a lifetime.
One epic love story.
Two strangers
A roadtrip of a lifetime
One epic love story
Vi & Penelope never disappoint. Pick up this great road trip romance and get reading!
Woahhh…
Now where is that fire extinguisher???….MY.KINDLE.IS.ON.FIRE. lol
“I don’t think we should tell people we’re brother and sister tonight, because they might think it’s fucked up when I drool looking at you.”
Y’all, I laughed and laughed while reading. Such a fun, crazy, a bit twisted, Hot, read…LOVED IT!!
I just finished reading My Favorite Souvenir by my Favorite writing duo~Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland!!! Boy ohhh boy am I in love with this book. I have that silly little grin on my face…..
Ward and Keeland together are the bomb dot com!!! lol I just love reading their books. (I may have said that a few times in my review..hehe)
They always check off all my boxes for the best 5 STAR read for sure!!!
ohhh one more thing…This cover is the hottest!!! LOVE!!! Thank you for writing…Vi and P!!! xoxo
An absolutely delightful contemporary romance from Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward. I am in LOVE with this book! So highly recommended!
Perfection as always from Penelope and Vi!
Two strangers.
A roadtrip of a lifetime.
One epic love story.
3.5 STARS!
My Favorite Souvenir by my favorite duo, Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland was a sweet and witty slow burn you won’t soon forget!
Hazel is recently broken up from her ex fiancé. She decides to go on her honeymoon alone in Colorado but ends up cuting her stay short. Mother nature comes calling and she ends up stuck in a snow storm, impersonating strangers in order to get a room at a hotel. That’s how she meets Matteo. Hazel decides to go along with Matteo and pretend to be the Hookers to get the rooms.
Matteo is this handsome stranger visiting his parents in Colorado. He’s a high school music teacher. He never imagined he’d be stuck in a snow storm or that he would even meet this beautiful stranger. Over drinks, he listens to Hazel’s story and is intrigued by her. Matteo then decides Hazel needs some adventure in her life and who better to bring said adventure into her life than him.
Under their aliases, Maddie and Milo Hooker, Hazel and Matteo go on a road trip together. They soon have a blast, collecting a souvenir at every place they visit, and getting to know each other while not telling the other their real name. Through these adventures these two start to feel a connection, a deep attraction takes root, and their feelings start to truly bloom.
It was after the fun adventure was over and Hazel and Matteo (Maddie and Milo) had to go back to the reality of their separate lives when the drama began. That’s when the book got so up and down for me. The plot became an entangled mess that took up a good portion of the book which I wish had been resolved much quicker.
Overall, My Favorite Souvenir wasn’t my favorite from the duo but I loved how the characters came full circle at the end. It was heartwarming, charming, and sexy. You’ll definitely have a good laugh and shed a tear or two.
Vi & Penelope are the dynamite duo that never fails to bring the heartwarming hilarity has done it again! Two strangers. A road trip of a lifetime. One epic love story. Slow burn and fun, exactly what we need right now!
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Two strangers.
A roadtrip of a lifetime.
One epic love story.
Full blurb:
My planned trip for two unexpectedly turned into a trip for one. Rather than let my breakup get me down, I packed my bags and decided a week at a luxury resort was just what I needed.
But one calamity after the next, and suddenly I was stuck without a hotel room, along with a few hundred other people.
It looked like my fancy vacation was about to turn into me sleeping on the hotel lobby floor.
Until I overheard a gorgeous man pretending to be someone he wasn’t in order to steal a reservation from a guest who hadn’t shown up yet.
When I realized there were two rooms, instead of calling him out, I pretended to be his sister. That’s how the story of “Milo and Maddie Hooker” began.
We were the Hookers.
My depressing trip quickly made a U-turn into an adventure.
My fake brother spent the next few days showing me around his hometown. When it was time to leave, neither of us really wanted to go yet.
So, instead of flying back to our respective homes, we ventured on a road trip.
At every stop, we’d pick up souvenirs.
But as hot as our chemistry was, we never crossed the line.
Milo knew I’d just come out of a tough relationship and didn’t want to mess with a vulnerable woman.
So instead, at the end of our trip, we made a pact to meet again in three months.
It was always my intention to meet him.
But when I got back home, reality hit in a big way.
And I worried I may have lost my handsome stranger forever.
Was there a place for him in my future?
Or had the memory of him just become my favorite souvenir?
Two strangers.
A roadtrip of a lifetime.
One epic love story.
Slow burn at its finest!
I love Vi Keeland, and I love Penelope Ward, but there is something inherently special about their cowritten works, and I honestly can’t get them fast enough. These are two fantastic authors on their own, but when they join together, magic happens. The emotion, the heat, the interesting storylines—everything comes together into these special stories. If you haven’t read a Keeland Ward cowritten novel, My Favorite Souvenir is a perfect place to start.
Uniquely plotted and captivatingly written, My Favorite Souvenir was so much fun and grabbed my attention right from the very beginning. This was the kind of story that gripped me firmly in its clutches, and I just didn’t want to put it down. I found myself wandering around the house, Kindle in hand, banging into things as I read. I even attempted to cook while reading it. I just didn’t want it to end, I didn’t want it to stop, and nothing else, not even homeschooling my son during a pandemic, pulled me away from reading it.
I don’t want to give anything away about this story, but I’ll say this – expect the unexpected. As I started reading this book, I thought I knew where the story was headed, but boy, was I wrong. Keeland and Ward threw in a whopper of a twist I never saw coming, and it was just one of the many trials and tribulations this couple had to navigate. They may have battered my heart with blow after blow of emotion, but they did it while still managing to tell this story without it feeling heavy or devastating. It was fun, it was funny, it was bursting with swoon and sexual tension, and it was heart-wrenching in the best possible way.
Entertaining and original, and I couldn’t read My Favorite Souvenir fast enough. Romantic, witty, steamy and emotional, this was a memorable and surprise-filled love story between two lost, lonely, love-hurt people on one heck of a wild ride. I loved this couple, and I loved their story so, so much. Five smooches from me for My Favorite Souvenir by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland!
~Danielle Palumbo, Red Cheeks Reads
This was a fun and and sexy read!
I thought it was great for the spring/ summer, Penelope and vi really knocked it out of the park with this one, they have written some of my favorite books together, from the first chapter i was hooked!
Two strangers.
A roadtrip of a lifetime.
One epic love story.
What’s not to love about this book? This is a sexy slow burn standalone romance.
A Journey of Falling in Love
Good Read! I loved the whole anonymity of them and their impulse road trip. What a way to get to know someone! They were so open with their feelings and did everything right. Why did they feel so guilty?
Fantastic storyline and characters. I felt the depth of emotions, even when I was yelling at Hazel to make up her damn mind.
Having furbabies in any journey always gives me a sweet sigh.
Having a psychic with an interpretation malfunction was hilarious!
That Cover is So Hot and Sexy too!
Stand alone with an HEA.
„What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?”
This book is exactly what I needed! Vi and Penelope created a charming story that proves that even if you feel at your lowest, a simple chance encounter can change your whole life. This delicious slow-burn is funny, witty and delightful. I fell instantly in love with both characters and I followed their journey with smile on my face and stars in my eyes. This book definitely made me want to take more risks!
For a moment Hazel forgot who she is and what she really wants in life. But in this vulnerable state she found the determination to find herself again and remember what spontaneity is. And randomly met guy turned out to be her perfect partner in crime.
Matteo is a totally swoon-worthy hero and I adore him so much! He’s cocky, thoughtful, kindhearted and playful. But when needed, he can also be possesive and wicked! I’d go with him on adventure any day. Night too, lol!
They have chemistry in spades and I loved to see how their connection evolved slowly into magical romance. The build-up kept me glued to the pages and the uncertainy what will happen when the adventure is over made me biting my nails. Matteo and Hazel are one of these couples you cheer on right from the start. And reading about them reaching their HEA was the sweetest experience a reader can ask for.
My Favorite Souvenir is a beautiful story about healing, rediscovering yourself and taking chances. It’s a proof that fate works in a funny way and that happiness can be found when it’s least expected. Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward created another beautifully written story, full of emotions, laughter and charm. Perfect romance read!
This co-writing duo is pure magic! Every time!