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Love in the Rockies

Sweet romance on an unforgettable train journey
By Poppy Pennington-Smith
Series: True Love Travels
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He's already famous, she's just starting out as a writer. Together, they embark on an unforgettable journey across Canada. Beth Greenwood dreams of following in her father's footsteps as a renowned travel writer. But life in Oxford feels stagnant—until she's offered the chance of a lifetime:... Read More
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Sweet romance on an unforgettable train journey

When aspiring travel writer Beth enters a career-defining competition, she's paired with infuriating, established writer Blake. As they journey through breathtaking Canada, their rivalry turns into something deeper-but with her dream job on the line, is love worth the risk?

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He's already famous, she's just starting out as a writer. Together, they embark on an unforgettable journey across Canada.

Beth Greenwood dreams of following in her father's footsteps as a renowned travel writer. But life in Oxford feels stagnant—until she's offered the chance of a lifetime: competing in a prestigious travel writing competition across Canada.

There's just one catch—her biggest rival is Blake O'Brien, a charming, confident writer who's as infuriating as he is intriguing. Forced to travel together through Canada's breathtaking landscapes, from the majestic Rocky Mountains to serene coastlines, their journey becomes one of self-discovery, laughter, and unexpected connection.

As Beth's confidence grows and Blake's guarded persona softens, sparks fly. But with the competition heating up and their goals pulling them in opposite directions, can they take a chance on love—or will their rivalry keep them apart?

Perfect for fans of heartfelt, adventurous romance, Love in the Rockies is a sweet, clean love story that will leave you smiling until the very last page.

Praise for True Love Travels:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good wholesome story of faltering love in an idyllic setting.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a delightful story and a joy to read.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I just had to read the story in one sitting as I couldn't wait to see the outcome of this developing relationship.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I absolutely loved this book, staying up way past midnight to finish it!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The story also made my heart ache in places.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781036702342

Publisher: Vinci Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vinci Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 206

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About the Author

Poppy Pennington-Smith writes atmospheric contemporary romance novels with strong themes of friendship and family. If you love clean, adventurous, romantic stories with humour and happy endings, you will love Poppy's True Love Travels series - books where heroines jump out of their comfort zone and pursue what they really want - and the Heart of the Hills ranch series. Poppy has always been a romantic at heart. A sucker for a happy ending, she loves writing books that give you a warm, fuzzy feeling. When she's not running around after Mr. P and Mini P, Poppy can be found drinking coffee from a Frida Kahlo mug, cuddled up in a mustard yellow blanket, watching the garden from her writing shed. Poppy's dream-come-true is talking to readers who enjoy her books. So email, tweet, and message to let her know what you think of them.

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