What Happens on Vacation

De: Jo Watson

Narrado por: Bianca Amato

Margaret loves her job, writing important stories about the impact of government decisions on day-to-day lives for a respected newspaper in Johannesburg. There’s only one problem: her co-worker, Jagger Villain. Is that even his real name? She often wonders. Jagger spends his days writing fluff pieces on everything from the worst-rated barber to speed dating to male sex toys. To make matters worse, they share a cubicle and a desk. She needs a vacation!

Thankfully the upcoming company quiz night has the perfect first prize: a deluxe trip to a resort in Zanzibar. It will be the perfect escape for Margaret and her mother after a difficult year. Margaret’s never met a quiz night she can’t win, but then she’s never competed against Jagger. That’s when the unthinkable happens. They tie. They both win. They both get to go to Zanzibar. At least she has her mother with her to help her avoid Jagger and whomever he brings. However, Jagger’s plus one isn’t what she expected. It’s not some girl of the moment; it's his father, which shakes up her opinion of him...at least a bit. That’s when the entire situation goes from farce to horror show: their parents fall in love and decide to get married.

Suddenly Margaret and Jagger go from co-workers who dislike each other (but also accidentally had sex one night) to step-siblings who dislike each other (but also accidentally had sex one night!). But maybe they don’t dislike each other as much as they initially thought they did?

©2023 Jo Watson (P)2023 Dreamscape Media

Thoroughly Enjoyed

I am a big Jo Watson fan. This is the first audio book I’ve listened to by her and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My only complaint is that the narrator makes Margaret (the main character) sound older than I think she is. But then Margaret is a bit on the stuffy side sooooo. . . This romantic comedy had me smiling, giggling, and laughing out loud. There are also thoughtful and reflective moments where your heart melts. So glad I preordered this one!

Definitely a must read if you want a good laugh 😹

This is only the second book I have read by Jo Watson, but just like the first one it was absolutely hilarious. She just has this way of writing that makes you feel like you relate to the character in such a genuine way. She writes real people but takes their differences and dislikes and problems and turns them on their head to be something extremely funny. Watson is definitely the best in the business when it comes to romcoms. This work romance struggle, seeing past what you wanna see, vacation romance was completely enjoyable from start to finish.

Richly drawn characters and fun read

I loved this story! I wasn't sure what to expect, expecting some typical romance story with shallowly drawn characters and a bunch of stupid actions. But these people seemed real and warm, and it made sense why they acted the way they did, and I was very much engaged. On several occasions, I laughed out loud. I did change the speed to 1.1 and that was perfect for me.