Readers' Favorite ????? ?A smart, sexy, second chance romantic comedy?
Perfect for fans of Beach Read, The Unhoneymooners, and Part of Your World -- this witty age gap romance is a sun-drenched escape with heart, heat, and humor.

A fling wasn't on her vacation itinerary. Neither was falling in love.

Romance has ghosted, gaslit, and gone full Shakespearean tragedy on Sofia Drake. She's officially a one-woman rom-com with no third act in sight, ready to bolt if love sneaks up on her again.

Freshly dumped and jobless, Sofia is mid-pity-party (yes, wine and ice cream are involved) when a friend drags her to a job fair. If she'd known how a chance meeting would blow up her carefully constructed life, she would've stayed home. One look into Ryan Hunter's crystal-blue eyes and she can tell he's trouble. He's gorgeous, charming, and way too young. He's also the first man in years to make her feel a real, rocket-exploding kind of heat. But when the jet-setting Ryan invites her on a spontaneous trip to Barcelona, Sofia does what she does best: she runs.

It takes a kick from her best friend (a "get a life" lecture) to move Sofia out of her comfort zone and onto a plane to Barcelona -- alone. No men, no pressure, just a solo adventure. At least... until she runs straight into the one man she swore she'd never see again.

Now, Ryan is offering to be her personal tour guide, and Sofia is breaking her own 'no men' rule for a new one: keep it vacation-only. Sun, sangria, and maybe a little sizzle. They make a pact for the summer: Thirty days -- no falling in love, no risky complications. Really.

Sometimes the best adventures happen when you finally stop running from what scares you the most.

"The Vacation Bubble will resonate with readers who crave wanderlust, sizzling chemistry, and second chances." Readers' Favorite

Also by this author: The Relationship Contract: To Barcelona with Love Trilogy, Book 2

Editorial Reviews:

"Steele makes Sofia relatable, no matter the age of the reader. Her struggles will resonate with any woman who's ever been single. The Vacation Bubble is a roller coaster of fun, romance, steam, and sun!" -- Readers' Favorite

"The Vacation Bubble will resonate with readers who crave wanderlust, sizzling chemistry, and second chances. It's a love letter to every woman who's ever been told she's too old to start over, too emotional to lead, or too wrinkled to be wanted." -- Readers' Favorite
"Barcelona is a wonderfully exotic location, and the author's descriptive writing will have readers alongside Sofia and Ryan as they explore the city." -- Readers' Favorite

"Marcella Steele's writing sparkles with biting one-liners, brutally honest observations, and laugh-out-loud self-deprecating humour." -- Readers' Favorite

"Brilliantly written with skill, every chapter pulls you in -- inspiring self-exploration and belief in love at any age." -- Marni MacRae, International Award-Winning Author

"The Vacation Bubble is a fun, fast-paced romance with an interesting role reversal; the more mature woman and the younger man make it stand out from the competition" -- Readers' Favorite

"If you are looking for a romantic read that proves how love doesn't have to fit into a perfect world, The Vacation Bubble is for you." -- Readers' Favorite

"Marcella Steele treats the age-gap relationship between Sofia and Ryan with care, humour, and refreshing realism."
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• Publication Date: September 1, 2025
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• Print Length: 284 Pages
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