Under the Influence

Will dislike at first sight turn into the trip of a lifetime? A sparkling enemies-to-lovers rom com from the author of Duck a l‘Orange for Breakfast. From Peru with love, (wander)lust & loathing… Blake Goldfield is ‘the guy who broke Tinder‘ while raising funds for his overseas charity. High-flying banker, Louise Lane, isn‘t buying his hot, eligible philanthropist act. In fact, it‘s dislike at first sight when she encounters Blake working the bar at her office Christmas party. Both are at a life crossroads: Blake has begrudgingly left his not-for-profit to deal with Goldies, his family‘s embattled restaurant; Louise has just split from her perfect-on-paper fiancé. Blake may be in control of the drinks, but Louise has the power to reject the loan necessary to keep Goldies open… As Blake and Louise watch their lives unravel, their paths seem to be inextricably tangled. Torn between the weight of expectation and her heart‘s desire, Louise searches for a fresh perspective in Peru. First stop: Machu Picchu. Final destination: Love? A sparkling enemies-to-lovers rom com about the things we want, the things we think we want and the things that really count.