Tour Wars

Written by Carla Luna

Narrated by Sarah Welborn

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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bryant Street Publishing
• Release date: Aug 27, 2024
• ISBN: 9781094472027

Carla Luna

Carla Luna writes contemporary romance with a dollop of humor and a pinch of spice. A former archaeologist, she still dreams of traveling to far-off places and channels that wanderlust into the settings of her stories. When she's not writing, she works in a spice emporium where she gets paid to discuss food and share her favorite recipes. Her passions include Broadway musicals, baking, whimsical office supplies, and pop culture podcasts. Though she has roots in Los Angeles and Victoria, B.C., she currently resides in Wisconsin with her family and her feisty Siberian cat. You can follow her on Twitter at @casacullen or visit her on the web at carlalunabooks.com

Reviews for Tour Wars

[Karen Chandler · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is a great fast read with excitement and falling in love. I enjoyed the descriptions of the paces in Italy

[Lucia Garcia · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Entertaining and endearing, ot takes us through beautiful scenarios of Italy. It touches on some really important topics such as sexual harassment, friendships, and staying true to our values. Imthe story does it in a way that can make you think while remaining lighthearted and fun.