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Ten days, two rivals, and a busload of tourists. How bad could it be? For archaeologist Emilia Flores, landing a fellowship to work at the ancient ruins of Pompeii in Italy is a dream come true. The only catch? She’ll be digging alongside her infuriating nemesis, TJ Mayer, who’s been a constant thorn in her side. TJ isn’t about to pass up the Pompeii project. Sure, he’ll be stuck working with Emilia, but he thrives on challenging her. And he hasn’t forgotten that secret kiss they shared at an archaeology conference last winter. Though unearthing Pompeii’s treasures might be a dream, student debt is a nightmare that never takes a vacation. So, when TJ and Emilia are offered a lucrative side job to lead a ten-day tour through Southern Italy, they grudgingly agree to tackle it together. Forced to set aside their animosity and work as a team, they forge an unexpected camaraderie. As the sparks between them ignite, their rivalry gives way to passion, making it easy to forget their years of fierce competition. But what happens when the tour ends and the real world steps in? Tour Wars is a rivals-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine romance featuring a nerdy cinnamon roll hero, a strong-willed Latina heroine, and plenty of hotel hijinks. It can be read as a standalone.
Publication Year: 2024
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I've been waiting for TJ to get his story since the first book in this series, Field Rules. TJ, once a braggy side character who served as comic relief, comes into his own as a fully realized character in Tour Wars. Pitted against his academic rival Emilia, whom he secretly admires (swoon!), on a dig in Pompeii, TJ must team up with Emilia to lead a bus tour through historical sites in Italy. Amid challenges with the tourists and a chauvinistic tour monitor, TJ and Emilia grow closer. But with the insecurity of postgraduate life, can they find their way to an HEA? Come for the rivals-to-lovers romance, stay for the gorgeous descriptions of Italy, Italian food, and life on an architectural dig. You'll be planning your own trip to Tuscany by the time you're done!