Fun at Parties - by Jamie Harrow (Paperback)

About the Book

"A second chance romance in which celebrity spin instructor Quinn Ray and her high school crush take an unplanned cross-country road trip end up finding love somewhere along the way"--

Book Synopsis

In this swoony estranged-friends-to-lovers romance, a celebrity spin instructor and her longtime crush take a spontaneous cross-country road trip that turns into an unexpected but epic party hop, and end up en route to love.

When online cycling instructor Quinn Ray has a mid-class meltdown after a bad breakup--dramatically off-brand for someone whose vibe is sunshine and rainbows--her boss orders her to take a few weeks off work. And that's fine. In fact, a quiet road trip through America's most tranquil scenery is exactly what she needs.

But then Nate Reed, who's barely spoken to Quinn since their friendship imploded two years ago, asks to hitch a ride so he can reunite with their chaotically lovable pal Logan to discuss something important. Unfortunately, Logan seems to be dodging them on purpose. Meanwhile, the internet rallies so strongly behind Quinn post-breakup that her boss orders her to seize the opportunity to rebrand herself as everyone's favorite emblem of fun, empowered singledom.

So Quinn and Nate put aside the awkwardness between them and follow Logan 450 miles to a Las Vegas nightclub. And then chase him to a rooftop rager . . . baby shower? . . . in Denver. A rain-soaked country-western music festival in Kansas. A rowdy Nashville bachelorette party. As Quinn's peaceful road trip becomes a tour of America's biggest party spots with the guy she didn't know she still wanted, she realizes Nate might just be the silver lining she never thought to look for.

Review Quotes

Praise for Fun at Parties
"Equal parts funny and emotional, Jamie Harrow's writing is so warm and witty that her characters sneak their way into your heart and stay there long after the last page. I adored Quinn and Nate's epic journey and can't wait for readers to fall in love with them just as much as I did. A new favorite!"--Catherine Walsh, bestselling author of Holiday Romance

"I loved everything about Fun at Parties the chaotic road trip, the portrayal of complex friendship dynamics in your 20s, the unbearable YEARNING of the friends-to-lovers romance that was so expertly drawn. But it's Quinn, whose self-discovery was beautifully unspooled as she and Nate crossed the country, who has my entire heart. Jamie Harrow has solidified herself as one of my favorite authors."--Jessica Joyce, USA Today bestselling author of The Ex Vows

"Packed with the author's signature wit, propulsive chemistry, and unexpected turns, Fun at Parties lives up to the big amusement of its title. Readers will love joining Quinn and Nate on the road--just as they'll love joining me in yelling, 'I want to live inside a Jamie Harrow novel!' from the proverbial Denver baby shower rooftop."--Courtney Preiss, USA Today bestselling author of Welcome Home, Caroline Kline

"Fun at Parties unfolds like a perfect, breakout pop song--pure sunshine, heart, hope, and fun with an unforgettable beat drop. I was hooked from the first chapter. This story is more than swoony settings and cross-country sexual tension; it's a poignant, empathetic takedown of girlbosses, toxic positivity, and American hustle culture. I loved watching Quinn win!"--Betty Corrello, author of Summertime Punchline

"Fun at Parties is a warm-hearted, richly layered romp that will leave you rooting for Quinn and Nate through the glitter-flecked parties and raucous music festivals and unexpected run-ins. At its heart, this is a novel about the hopeful pursuit of family--in all its forms--as well as a love story built on shared history and abiding loyalty. You'll savor every moment."--Nora Nguyen, author of Adam & Evie's Matchmaking Tour

"Fun at Parties is a friends-to-lovers romance that reminds us that sometimes it takes the people who know, love, and infuriate us the most to figure out who we are truly meant to be. You'll root not just for Quinn and Nate's love story, but also them as relatable, messy people trying to discover where the future is meant to take them."--Kate Hash, author of Gracie Harris is Under Construction

About the Author

Jamie Harrow was born and raised at the Jersey Shore. She is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Villanova University and lives in New Jersey with her family. Her debut novel, One on One, was published by Dutton in 2024. Fun at Parties is her second novel.