Vacation season is gearing up. Are your bags packed?
Are you more likely to be a book “traveler” this summer, taking trips simply by reading about them? That’s probably what my summer is more likely to resemble. Our house has taken quite a bit of the money I had hoped to use on a trip. We’ll see.
Either way, my third and final Roadtrip Romance releases in one month. I can hardly believe it.
When I first started this series, it was easy. The characters in the first book–Katie, Bree, and Skye–were off on one last roadtrip together before facing the real world. Of course it was a Roadtrip Romance. They were literally driving from place to place.
It was a little harder with the second book in the series. You see, I thought they were going on a cruise. Several problems held me back. One, if I wanted it to be a roadtrip book, it needed to actually happen on a road or two. Two, I’d never been on a cruise and might mess things up. Three, they weren’t married yet and I didn’t want to deal with them sharing a room and all the repercussions that would cause. So, their cruise got washed out by a hurricane and they ended up stuck in Dallas. Done.
This third one, though. I debated several ways to take it. After all, it’s Skye’s story. She’s the one not ready to face adulthood after college. She’s the one not ready to give up on roadtrips. But where to send her? And why?
I ran through my list of places I’ve been (not as many as I’d like), debating pros and cons of each one. I didn’t want it be so similar to the others that it felt redundant. But it still needed to have fun places for my characters to check out.
A picture from our family trip to Rocky Mountain National Park in 2015
I decided on Boulder, Colorado. My family visited there nine years ago this summer, when my oldest child was only seven months old. It’s a gorgeous area, and there are definitely fun places to see. But why is Skye visiting Colorado? Does she have money for this trip, considering she hasn’t found a job.
Oooooh. She needs a job.
So, here we go. Her sister, Rain, just happens to run a wedding planning business called Happily Ever After. And it’s the busy season. She needs Skye’s help through the summer. This will give Skye incentive. Especially since Father has threatened to take her car away if she doesn’t buckle down and find a job soon. She can’t lose her red convertible!
But, is it really a roadtrip when it last for several months?
Well, she drove on a road to get there.
She’s still mostly living out of suitcases.
She still gets to play the tourist around town some, because Benjamin insists on playing guide. ;)
So, I decided it did count. What do you think? Are you ready to spend some time nestled in the Rocky Mountains with Skye? Operation: Find a Guy releases June 13th, so keep your eyes open because it should go on pre-order soon.
Have you visited Colorado before? If you’re traveling this summer (book-wise or roadtrip-wise), I’d love to hear about your plans!
Amy R Anguish grew up a preacher's kid, and in spite of having lived in seven different states that are all south of the Mason Dixon line, she is not a football fan. Currently, she resides in Tennessee with her husband, daughter, and son, and usually a bossy cat or two. Amy has an English degree from Freed-Hardeman University that she intends to use to glorify God, and she wants her stories to show that while Christians face real struggles, it can still work out for good.
I visited Colorado in 1971 with a group of college friends. We attended campus ministry training classes at the Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary in Dever. I loved the Rocky Mountain National Park. It was a road trip: we started by car in New York and traveled across the country. What fun! Except I picked up a virus or something along the way and spent several days sick.
My summer plans are reading, working on my CEU’s, and then do all of my re-certs so I can continue selling insurance next year! I’ve been on road trips in the past, and they are definitely fun!!!
The new book sounds great, I’ve really enjoyed the series so far.
I’ve never visited Colorado or anywhere in the USA but I’d love to go one day.
We have building work starting (fingers crossed) at the end of this month, so like you not much spare for holidays this year, but we’re hoping to take the kids to the seaside for a few days in August
That’s quite a drive from New York to Colorado! But boo for the virus. I bet the rest of it was fun.
You have a full summer planned! I’m glad you can include reading with all the rest of it. ;)
So glad you have enjoyed the series! And the seaside sounds like lots of fun!
Our plans next year once my husband fully retires is to hit the western cost and Colorado is on the list . But thus summer it’s sorta put on a hold till July due to two major surgeries back to back on my foot . But we are planning on going to South Caroline mid Aug once I’m totally healed . I’m looking forward in exploring Charleston. I heard there’s a lot of history there .
Hi, yes, I have been to Colorado before and I loved it. We rode on a steam train which was alot of fun. We went to Durango to Silverton. We also took hikes in the mountains. It has been awhile , but we loved it.
I have never been to Colorado but I would like to visit it. My family and I are going to the northern part of North Carolina for a vacation on the beach.
Charleston is definitely on my list of places I want to visit. I pray your surgeries go smoothly!
That sounds like so much fun! I love trains.
The beach is always a great choice!
I will be going to southern Indiana with some of the gals from my mom’s side of the family in June. We’ve never done a trip with just the girls so it should be fun.
Hi Amy! Hubby and I enjoy road trips. We have driven coast to coast. Drove through Colorado in 1984 on our way to California. The Rocky Mountains are majestic. Taken road trips to Florida and Virginia, plus north along the Mississippi River from St. Louis to Minnesota. Driving one experiences the beauty and uniqueness of each state and region. Best wishes.
That does sound like fun!
Sounds like you have checked several things off MY bucket list. Very fun.
I guess you can say that I visited Colorado, since I was born there. : ) I haven’t had the pleasure of going back, which I would love to do. I’m going on a short vacation to Florida with my son and his family.
I count living there! And I hope you enjoy Florida !
I have never been to Colorado. I will be taking a book vacation. My husband and I are disabled. It is too hard for us to travel. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
Aren’t we all glad book travel is available?
haven’t been
Does Denver Airport count? I was there about 3 hours. but thats it.
It sounds interesting cos I do like mountains and one day want to see the Rockies. Probably in Canada. I have flown over them!
Maybe you can explore part of it via book this summer. ;)
Flying over and looking at them from below are definitely different aspects. ;) I hope you get to visit more than the airport someday.
Never visited there. Snuggling in for winter here and hopefully getting ready to move house. Look forward to enjoying the area through Skye’s story. Enjoy your summer :) Thanks.
Enjoy your winter! And your summer trip to Colorado via Skye. :)
Thanks :)