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The Road Trip: A laugh out loud romantic comedy set in the French sunshine (Maddy and Leanne Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Susanne O'Leary (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 1,523 ratings
‘I totally and utterly flipping well loved reading this book!... I had to remember not to laugh too much because it would hurt… I was addicted... I binge read it over a couple of days.' Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars

Maddy and Leanne are in need of a miracle.

Maddy can’t bear to wash another pair of her husband’s Y-fronts and if he continues to drone on about golf she might just scream.

Leanne can’t stand living with her overbearing mother for a second longer and she’s one disapproving eye roll away from a nervous breakdown.

But their luck changes when they win the lottery.

Setting off from Dublin, Maddy and Leanne lease a red convertible, winding through Europe and heading for the sun-drenched French Riviera.

But the pair have their own reasons for their adventure. Maddy has never forgotten her summer romance of twenty years ago with a gorgeous Frenchman and Leanne plans to track down the father who abandoned her as a child.

Amongst glorious sunsets and buckets of bubbly, Leanne and Maddy are searching for answers after years of wondering ‘what if?’  But there might just be some surprises in store along the way…

A hilarious and heartwarming story about friendship, living life to the full and making the most of every moment. Fans of Fiona Gibson, Carole Matthews and Lucy Diamond will adore this uplifting, fun-filled read.

Readers are totally loving The Road Trip:


‘Delightful... I would love to see this made into a movie! I enjoyed every page… It was just the escape I needed. I loved it... Ummm did I say I enjoyed the book? Oh, Ok… Thank you, Susanne, for my little armchair escape!’ Escape with a Book!, 5 stars

‘Such a wonderful, fun read that I devoured over the course of 24 hours... Brilliant… The setting was just stunning… The perfect read for your holiday… A wonderful escape.’ Katie’s Book Cave, 5 stars

‘I loved it… Just couldn’t put it down. Warm, fun and a great light-hearted summer read... I adored both of the main characters… I can highly recommend this book as a fabulous summer read.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘A perfect form of escape from your daily routine… Lots of entertainment… I was constantly smiling… Fun, warm and uplifting – a perfect summer story!’ Rae’s Reads

‘So much fun…I loved every minute…So entertaining…The surprises and twists along the way were brilliant… Highly recommend.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘Charming and uplifting… I absolutely loved this novel… so funny and moving. It's a great read that'll leave you wanting an adventure.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘Fun… Great for a quick, relaxing weekend read. Has you laughing, crying and hiding behind your face nearly all at the same time.’ Chellsandbooks

‘Totally fun… Just what I needed… Made me chuckle.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘So lovely… Already looking forward to reading the next adventure that the girls embark upon.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘A breath of fresh air… Jam-packed with surprises, hilarious one-liners, multiple bonkers characters, and of course a dog who attempted to steal the show… Made me giggle.’ The Writing Garnet
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    Maddy and Leanne Series
  2. Print length
    288 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    June 12, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07C98N9VZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (June 12, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 12, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 1,523 ratings

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Susanne O'Leary

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Susanne O’Leary is the bestselling author of more than 30 novels, mainly romantic fiction set in Ireland. Her many books set in County Kerry have been hugely popular with readers all over the world. She shares her time between Dublin and Kerry, where she and her husband have a little cottage near the beach. The wild, beautiful landscape, the small villages and the friendly people of that county have inspired her to write her feel-good stories. She's been inspired to write about people of all ages and walks of life, with lots of romance, and more than a dash of humour.

When she is not writing or reading by the fire, Susanne loves heading for the great outdoors, walking on the beaches or scaling the green hills of her favourite county.

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Customers find this book to be a fun road trip story that's easy to read and filled with emotion. One customer describes it as an armchair adventure. However, several customers note that it's not a laugh-out-loud comedy.

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26 customers mention "Fun story"26 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this fun story, with one customer describing it as an armchair adventure and another noting it's a happy mix of a road trip.

"The adventure was fast and emotional. All the different stages of the story. Finding lost loves, and losing some of the dreams of the past...." Read more

"...I guess it was a good story but as far as laugh out loud funny I didn't come across any sections that made me laugh...." Read more

"This was such a fun filled, refreshing novel. Its really nice to find these books to read. So light hearted and airy...." Read more

"...their every day life for an adventure, and she gave us a great one to enjoy by reading it." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one customer noting it is well written.

"The author is right...." Read more

"This is a cute story and very easy read. I don't know why anyone would read this sort of thing and expect some deep storyline...." Read more

"...to be able to make a trip like the one the characters in this exceptional good read" Read more

"I loved this book. Very easy read." Read more

4 customers mention "Uplifting"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book uplifting and filled with emotion, with one customer noting it improves their mood every time they read it.

"The adventure was fast and emotional. All the different stages of the story. Finding lost loves, and losing some of the dreams of the past...." Read more

"Nice and refreshing!!! A book that improve my mood every -time I opened and read a few chapters. I recommend the romantic comedy!!" Read more

"...It was funny..... Loving..... And filled with emotion! I will be looking forward to the next adventure of these twoladies❤" Read more

"Through my enjoyed this 2 book series. Uplifting, mature female power." Read more

3 customers mention "Humor"0 positive3 negative

Customers express disappointment with the book's humor, noting it is not a laugh out loud comedy.

"...Maybe I missed it but it was not"laugh out loud funny " to me" Read more

"Well, I never laughed out loud and it seemed the girls were pretty silly. There were decent city and country descriptions..." Read more

"not a laugh out loud comedy, actually not very funny at all" Read more

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  • Margaret Bender
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023
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    The adventure was fast and emotional. All the different stages of the story. Finding lost loves, and losing some of the dreams of the past. Fast relationships, were a little to much. I liked the x discs options of the different countries. I will read the next book to see now it turns out.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Love story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2019
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    I'm not into love stories so when I picked this book I didn't realize it was. I guess it was a good story but as far as laugh out loud funny I didn't come across any sections that made me laugh. Just someone living with a fantasy wanting it to come true and turned out to be a bad dream. She was happy when she married and like most marriages they all go through some tough times, some make it and some don't, and she was thinking if only she stay with her first love things would have been better but in reality that could have also turned sour after a few years. You can't live on fantasies, they will never work out the way you dreamed them too.
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  • Alona
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun fiiled
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2022
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    This was such a fun filled, refreshing novel. Its really nice to find these books to read. So light hearted and airy. I love how Maddy and Leanne are together as if they were sisters traveling and exploring. What a way to spend their windfall.
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  • GemVF
    3.0 out of 5 stars No Ending.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2018
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    I started out liking this book. You've won the Lotto and decide to fill out your dreams. However, there is no ending. The Road Trip stops midway in their journey. It appears the reader will have to buy one or two or maybe even three more books to find the results of the road trip and all that has happened.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Christmas Carol
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2021
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    The author is right. Everyone feels the need to run away from their every day life for an adventure, and she gave us a great one to enjoy by reading it.
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  • Diane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023
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    A beautiful road trip through Europe and a whole of fun along the way, with a little bit of romance and fun mixed in along the way. Excited to start the rest of Maddy and Leann's journey with A Holiday to Remember!
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  • Anita
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Story!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2022
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    This is a cute story and very easy read. I don't know why anyone would read this sort of thing and expect some deep storyline. It's meant to be light, funny and escapism at it's best.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Ida's Girl
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Light Hearted Travel Adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018
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    An unexpected lottery win gives two women a chance to briefly escape their rather drab daily lives. But, are they on the road to happiness? Or will old secrets disrupt their little adventure? And, what about the kidnapped poodle? A happy mix of a road trip and self discovery bring adventure and change.
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  • Rosie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Girls go wild on the continent.
    Reviewed in Australia on March 25, 2019
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    When Irish school teachers Maddy and Leanne share a lottery win, it couldn't come at a better time in their lives, or time of year - the Summer holidays.
    In her mid forties, Maddy has been questioning the point of her marriage now that the kids have left and her husband spends all of his time at golf.
    In her early thirties and still living at home, Leanne feels like something is missing in her life.
    So the two decide to hire a car and travel through parts of Europe. They think they have their trip well planned, but the journey brings new and unexpected experiences.
    This is not a complete story, but merely part one.
    Very easy reading. No violence or graphic sex. A great Summer read.
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    Girls go wild on the continent.

    Reviewed in Australia on March 25, 2019
    When Irish school teachers Maddy and Leanne share a lottery win, it couldn't come at a better time in their lives, or time of year - the Summer holidays.
    In her mid forties, Maddy has been questioning the point of her marriage now that the kids have left and her husband spends all of his time at golf.
    In her early thirties and still living at home, Leanne feels like something is missing in her life.
    So the two decide to hire a car and travel through parts of Europe. They think they have their trip well planned, but the journey brings new and unexpected experiences.
    This is not a complete story, but merely part one.
    Very easy reading. No violence or graphic sex. A great Summer read.
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  • Jo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.....
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2018
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    Had to give The Road Trip five stars as it had me gripped from page one, loved the girls and their stories I could have been on the trip with them it felt so real. I am a great admirer of Susanne O' Leary and have read lot's of her book's, now I am waiting in anticipation for The Boat Trip. Hope we don't have to wait to long.
    I would definitely recommend that you read this books it will have you laughing out loud.
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  • badger
    4.0 out of 5 stars Any road will take you there
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2019
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    This has been fun to read, the description of the book is how it is, along the way the two ladies meet people they like and some there not so sure about, there is nothing to dislike and lots of content, they have an adventure and the ending left me smiling.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mavis
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2025
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    This has been a great read unable to put it down, the story line brilliant hilarious, riotous full of laughter await book two
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  • bookworship
    3.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud??
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2018
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    Up to chapter six and still waiting to laugh out loud or even smirk for that matter. The characters are really rather annoying so far. Hoping it will improve, but doubt it
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