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What Not to Do on Vacation: A Slow-Burn, Fake Dating Rom-Com

Author:
Rachel Magee
Read by:
Karissa Vacker
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Ratings
Book
143
Narrator
96
Release Date
May 20, 2025
Duration
9 hours 56 minutes
Summary
Ten Things I Hate About You meets the charm (and sisterly shenanigans!) of Netflix's Nobody Wants This.

'I give it five umbrella drinks!' --Nancy Naigle, bestselling author

'Perfect, sweep-me-away summer beach read!' --Anna Grace, award winning author

'Don't leave this book behind.' --Jennifer Shirk, bestselling author

Savannah is on a mission to reconnect the Prestly sisters the best way she knows how: reliving their carefree childhood summers at the beach. She's booked the same beach house, convinced her sisters to take the month off, and even made a bucket list to fit in all their favorite coastal fun. It's going to be perfect . . . or else. (And if planning this trip has anything to do with a certain secret she's hiding . . . well, let's not dwell on that.) Sun, sand, and some sisterly bonding--what could possibly go wrong?

Enter Bianca, the baby of the family, with a huge announcement: she's getting married! And her sisters' reactions are . . . not exactly what she hoped for. But Bianca is on a mission to prove that she's not the mess they think she is. Her grand plan? To find love for Cora, her perpetually single sister, on the same dating app where she found her fiancé. The stakes? A bet that if Cora can't find her 'One' on the app, Bianca will call off her engagement. A challenge Bianca is all too ready to tackle head-on, even if it means a little conniving. Cora's about to get swept off her feet, whether she likes it or not!

Meanwhile, Cora is rolling her eyes so hard they might get stuck. Love is a fairy tale for other people, not her. As she's filling out her dating profile, she thinks--nope, she knows--it'll be easy to show her sisters just how absurd this whole love thing is. So what if this Jax guy Cora just matched with is Hemsworth-brother hot? And, if his messages could be believed, maybe even slightly charming? None of this is real, anyway--love just doesn't come easily Cora. And she's getting ready to prove it. She's got this under control.

(Spoiler alert: nothing is under control.)

What Not to Do on Vacation is a charming and lighthearted rom-com that promises low spice but high laughter. Join the leading ladies as they navigate through beach vibes, dating app drama, fake dating, and a playboy hero with a heart of gold in this modern reimagining of The Taming of the Shrew. A must-read for those who enjoy adorable romance sans the steam, a healthy dose of family drama, and a fair share of humor.

So, if you're ready to dip your toes into this sun-kissed, feel-good read, don't wait! For fans of Jenny Hale, Emma St. Clair and Melissa Ferguson. Book club discussion questions are included!

Audio read by Karissa Vacker, narrator of Good Spirits and When in Rome.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2025

I loved this book, it was a bit predictable but still a great story.

Profile Avatar Maycee B. Jul 2025

Fantastic narrator! Makes me want to find more books READ by her because it was very good!

Profile Avatar Jacquew Jul 2026

It was a good cute summer romance

Profile Avatar Melanie K. Jan 2026

A nice and light story.

Profile Avatar Hannah M. Jan 2026

I really loved the storyline, great writing and characters. The reason I gave it 4 stars is the ending was sort of lackluster. And the narrators voice is somewhat annoying.

Profile Avatar Amber R. Jan 2026

nice, quick, mindless listen. liked the sisterhood aspect

Profile Avatar Kristin S. Dec 2025

Cute easy to listen to book

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2025

Similar to How to Lose a got in 10 days

Profile Avatar Jaishri L. Sep 2025

Loved the story and narrator!

Profile Avatar SHEVELLE SWANNACK Sep 2025

i loved it!

Profile Avatar Alicia P. Aug 2025

A fun summer read that reminds you f the importance of sisters and family.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2025

The bonds of sisterhood.

Profile Avatar Frogantha Aug 2025

Lovely quick read

Profile Avatar Ann A. Aug 2025

Sweet story - love the sister dynamic and the twists!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2025

Cute story. Great to listen to.

Profile Avatar Bianca1976 Aug 2025

predictable and just okay to me.

Profile Avatar Mary F. Aug 2025

Good vacation read,

Profile Avatar EmilyElisabeth W. Aug 2025

Cute story and characters. slow in places but overall enjoyable.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2025

This is a lovely story about people, family and the beach. I loved it. The narrator gave a performance!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2025

Super enjoyable story! It was engaging, fun, heartwarming and I can’t wait to listen to more from Rachel Magee!!

Profile Avatar Corey Jul 2025

Cute beach read. Light, funny

Profile Avatar Mette Stavid Droeger Jul 2025

I really enjoyed this book. Very 10 things I hate about you

Profile Avatar Elise M. Jul 2025

This books was really great! I enjoyed the sibling drama and the romances were phenomenal and developed well! My only complaint is that the youngest sister Bianca drove me up a wall at times but I really enjoyed everyone else, especially Jax and Luke.

Profile Avatar Olivia A. Jul 2025

Honestly this is the first book I had to stop listening to. This narrator really is as infuriating as other reviews said- it sounds like she's trying to be a Disney princess as she talks in one of the sister's voices and a different Princess in the main girl's voice. Waste of a credit

Profile Avatar Becky W. Jul 2025

I enjoyed this story.

Profile Avatar Shelley D. Jul 2025

This was great for a free book, such a cute story. And I loved how it was told from all 3 sister’s perspectives and has more than one love story.

Profile Avatar Alison B. Jul 2025

Easy read, witty and light..

Profile Avatar Rebecca L. Jul 2025

This is a new genre of book for me, and I enjoyed it. Three sisters and a few other characters each sharing their perspective of their summer made for an easy pull into the story. As a fan of rom com movies I could predict a few of the tropes, and was pleased with the results and spins. Ultimately a feel-good read which left me content.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2025

Cute storyline, it kept my interest the whole time. Characters were interesting. I liked that there were 3 sisters and it followed all their lives.

Profile Avatar Talita A. Jul 2025

Better than I expected, a good beach read. Narrator is sometimes annoying though.

Profile Avatar Ann R. Jul 2025

Cute summer romance, great narrators.

Profile Avatar EddaB Jul 2025

Silly story with silly characters

Profile Avatar Ohood Jul 2025

Really enjoyed listening to this - obvious ending but the plot, characters and their interactions were enjoyable!

Profile Avatar Kristen C. Jul 2025

I loved this read! Sweet summer romance.

Profile Avatar Deidre R. Jul 2025

very good story and light hearted. A feel good read

What Not to Do on Vacation: A Slow-Burn, Fake Dating Rom-Com

What Not to Do on Vacation: A Slow-Burn, Fake Dating Rom-Com

Author: Rachel Magee
Read by: Karissa Vacker
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