It was an alright read. Dis not like one of the main character. Author tried to create an engaging storyline but it was okay.

This was a wonderfully written easy reading book. Opposites attract with forced proximity is always a good combo. I liked the characters and the spice was pretty good. I would recommend.

It took me a while to get through this book due to life interferences, but I was finally able to complete it. Overall the story is good, but I did not like how the character Morgan was written. Maybe the intent was to have people dislike her or the way she handled things. I found her to be incredibly difficult to deal with and support. That took me out of the novel for a good portion of the book. If Shelby had not been so tolerant and forgiving of Morgan, I may not have made it through.

I did enjoy the way the couple came together and was happy with the conclusion of the story. The forced proximity storyline was well-developed trope. I kind of wish we had found out whose cabin they were in and whether the person who owned it ever found out about how it saved 2 people's lives (and whether his food supply was replenished by Morgan and Shelby).

Read with NetGalley. You can never go wrong picking up any books by Tagan Shepard. Morgan meets Shelby at a trade show, and discovers she's the type of person who will become whoever she needs to be to be able to sell her product. And tries to avoid her as much as possible during their time there. It's time for them to go home only for a snow storm to stop all flights, So they decide to travel together. and end up in a cabin stuck with nowhere to go and no one else around but each other. Both these women can be incredibly stubborn, but slowly they find a grove to be able to be okay living together. Soon they find out who the other is behind the mask and really like what they see. It is definitely a slowburn, but such a beautiful story watching them peel away the layers to each other, and find their true selves, separately and together. Its definitely a book that would be nice to curl up next to a warm fire with a mug of hot cocoa and fall in love with these beautiful characters.

Morgan Allen and Shelby Lynn Howard met at a medical equipment tradeshow. Shelby was an extrovert and Morgan an introvert. Morgan didn’t take a liking to her initially due to some possible mis-understanding. They crossed path again as they shared a car ride home but because of a snowstorm, they got stranded and took shelter in an unoccupied cabin. Would feelings for one another grow?

Morgan initially came across as someone quite unlikable. She was at times rude, sullen and stubborn. Morgan hated Shelby (not so much the other way around) and thought her to be someone who was very fake. She didn’t agree with her sales tactic which she thought was shady but I didn’t think so. She was often frequently very angry. And the anger was aimed at Shelby which was rather unwarranted. Shelby on the other hand was more likeable. And the relationship between the two of them was just hard to get into. There was obviously a physical attraction going on. Based on looks more than I would have liked. The book got much better more than halfway through when we got to learn more about both their background and history.

I really liked the concept. There was a bit of the enemies to lovers theme going on here. Also the idea of forced proximity as they were stranded in the cabin. But it didn’t work for me.

I received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I've received an ARC from NetGalley and am writing this review voluntarily.

This is my first book by Tagan Shepard and I would like to say I became a huge fan of her writing. Her style of narration is extremely good.
I want to start by saying that both MCs' characters were flawed. It was not pretended in the book that the characters at least both the MCs have unique, superficial, extra inhumanly possible features with wealth under their belt.

Morgan Allen and Shelby Howard are common people facing daily life struggles, sometimes with extra voltage, other times with dimming strength. They both are in marketing and sales of medical instruments. They met each other at a conference in Rochester. Morgan disliked Shelby the moment she met her, introduced by her mentor. During their return journey to Washington D.C., they got stranded in a snowstorm in a secluded cabin. Ohhh... I didn't mention they hate each other. At least Morgan did. Shelby was initially confused by the behavior of Morgan towards her but after a few hours in the cabin, she started disliking her too.

A common proverb in India, if you want to truly know a person, travel with them. So, they both spent their days seeking to get rescued and meanwhile caught themselves in getting to know each other's interface. They face a few hot but altogether painful events during their stay.
The character's history, especially Shelby's, was sad but her determination made me like her more. Of course, she had her flaws but who doesn't? We all have. The realization of this aspect turned Morgan's thinking. The subtle way the author mentioned about the grey areas of life and our actions is remarkable. I liked it very much.

This book is fantastic. You should get it. Park your behind on some comfortable cushions with soft blankets because let me tell you those falling snow and the storm will give you some chill or at least a feeling of cold if you are reading in the summer ;).

What happens when you and your nemesis get into a terrible accident and then stuck in a snowstorm in the middle of nowhere upstate NY? Well, you learn a lot about yourself and her. This story was well written and didn't force the characters into anything that would have been outside of their personalities, while slowly peeling back each of their individual stories to help the reader to learn what makes them tick and why they perceived life, and each other, as they did. A wonderful story that was well-written and both kept you interested while not giving up too much too soon. I was lucky to have been able to read an ARC from the author via NetGalley.

I lové thé star of the story and really enjoyed both characters- so different but I enjoyed them both. I prefer slow burn books but this was just too slow for me. I feel that 6 days alone in a cabin with not much to do and they would have got together quicker than they did. It frustrated me. Also…… I really wanted to know how the cabin owner felt ! 🤦‍♀️
3.5 stars

One of my favorite authors and tropes. This was an excellent written book with well developed and loveable characters

Morgan is a saleswoman who has a particular reason for wanting to succeed in medical equipment sales. She used to work in a lab, she understands her equipment and she has great personal integrity. Shelby is a huge success in medical equipment sales because she shape shifts to suit her client and delivers a good product. They meet at a convention and Morgan is not impressed.

Bad weather grounds flights home and Morgan surprises herself by offering Shelby a lift home in the last hire car which she has managed to procure. Bad cell reception interferes with the sat nav and Shelby’s musical choices lead to a car crash. Although ‘uninjured’, the women are lost and seek refuge in a small cabin.

Over the days till they’re rescued Morgan starts to see a different Shelby but also starts looking at herself and her judgemental attitudes. Shelby wonders who she is and how her life got so far from what her grandmother wanted for her.

There is a decent amount of angst, the relationship stutters along in a real way, and the ending is satisfying and well developed. I found the PoV shifts confusing at times but it didn’t spoil the enjoyment. I wanted to know how they recompensed the cabin owner for their little foray into his cupboards and bookshelves.

Ms Shepard is a very good storyteller and I will continue to look out for her books.

I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley

Morgan Allen was luckly, she grew up with a single mom who always made Morgan a priority. From being accepting to Morgan telling her she was a lesbian to her choice, something many did not. When Morgan started college she knew that the career path she would choose would be medical, going from college to working in a lab where as a Lab Tech she would be working on methods treating various illnesses. What she designed was a faster way to turn a test into lab results. Now she’s at a convention trying to sell her design, and seeing as she doesn’t interact with other professionals, making a sale wasn’t going to be easy, especially since her biggest competitor used every thing she had including flirting to make the sale.
Shelby Howard did come from money but the minute she announced she was a lesbian she was prominently shown the door. Getting through college only by working up to three jobs to keep studying. She wasn’t a lab tech but she worked for a company that had also made a product for fast results and it’s her job to sell it to the same people that Morgan was trying to sell to.
Both had different ways of selling their products and Morgan thought Shelby sold her’s using her sexually. Now when the convention was over and a major winter storm kept flights grounded they were going to travel together by car to make it back to their offices. Seemingly carefree Shelby trying to make the best of it while Morgan certainly didn’t do ‘carefree’. Of course something will happen, leaving them stranded in a remote cabin.
Ms Shepard can and does make this adventure into a simply great story. Great job developing characters you want to know more about. Very, very enjoyable read.
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This book did not disappoint. The characters were both interesting and I loved the angst level. The premise drew me in and the story and the writing kept me turning the pages.

This the 2nd book I have read by Tagan Shepard. I gave the first one "And then there was her" a 6star rating. And I went in search of another.
So I was anxious to read "Cabin Fever".
Well I wasn't disappointed. It's amazing how she gets into the head of the main characters and shares all their intimate and unusual feelings and thoughts.
I never imagined successful sales people having such difficult and lonely private lives. At least these 2 do.
Very interesting how the 2 .....very slowly....pull each other out of themselves and learn to want more personal contact.
It has some action scenes, a very slow burn romance and a lot of psychological analysis.
Excellent writing, natural interesting dialog and plausible ending.
(But did they ever reimburse the cabin owner?...)
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a very slow burn (maybe even a little too slow) but it worked, given the circumstances. The characters had depth and layers and I enjoyed how their chemistry grew so naturally, as well as how they grew with one another. The survival/snowed-in-together storyline had been done really well and the writing was engaging. Very enjoyable read.

This is the first book I have read by Ms. Shepard. I selected Cabin Fever because I thought the setting would be interesting – that is, being stuck in a cabin with your enemy.

Morgan Allan and Shelby Howard are the two women who meet at a medical trade show. It is Morgan’s first show, and she is nervous about whether she will do well. Morgan has worked as a lab tech for several years and knows the product inside and out. Shelby works for another company and is one of the best in sales. However, Morgan observes Shelby’s sales techniques and feels it is unethical how she uses her womanly attributes and charm to get a sale.

When the trade show is over, a major snowstorm takes place and all flights are cancelled. Morgan planned ahead and had reserved a rental car. She sees that Shelby is stranded and offers her a ride. As the story progresses, they are forced to seek protection from the storm in a small cabin with no way to communicate with the outside world.

The story was fun to read and flowed well. I enjoyed this book but at times the frequent referencing to technical equipment was a little boring. I liked the way the two main characters interacted as they got to know each other and how they attempted to move from enemies to possible friends. As far as secondary characters, I really liked Chad, Morgan’s mentor.

I look forward to Ms. Shepard’s next book. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.

I received this ARC from Bold Strokes Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A slow burn romance that was an easy read. I enjoyed the tension between the two main characters. The story was quite believable as well as relatable even though there were aspects of the both the main characters that didn't appeal to me.


Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher Bold Strokes Books for this AR.

I enjoyed the start and feel although a lot of information was given it wasn’t overwhelming. Unfortunately when the point of view changed I didn’t realise, so was a bit confused. Just getting in to a book I can have trouble remembering the mains name because often they aren’t referred to by it for obvious reasons. Once I realised POV had changed I understood it was the other side and reasons for some behaviour that had turned the other main off….. or at least had her jumping to conclusions. Once I had a way to remember which was which I really got in to this. I liked the way the misconceptions were set up. I liked the way the author handled both why the conclusions were jumped to, but also that we knew they were wrong. It was a slow discovery that they were wrong, not too slow but certainly not insta, which is mad considering at the point of me writing this, they have only known each other just over a week!
The chemistry and interest has been building and is about to be acted upon, but I am distracted by what I think is a plot point and I’m waiting it to happen, which is a shame, because I have enjoyed the mains journey to each other. (I’m being deliberately vague to avoid spoilers)
Let me just say when the mains properly get together there were no distractions for me or them!
I really liked this book, but I’m finding it difficult to explain why…..bit rubbish for a review I know. I think the enemies to friends was well done, it’s possibly as simple as that. 3.5!

A delicious slow burning, forced proximity, rivals to lovers tale! Stuck in a remote cabin with your fiercest competitor. It’s not only the cosy fireplace that sends the sparks flying!

I received an advance copy from Netgalley for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This is the week where Morgan Allen wants to make a big splash. As a saleswoman for lab tech equipment, she attends her first big trade show. Morgan is confident her product is the best out there but how can she compete with her biggest rival, Shelby Howard. The woman shifts personalities with every customer interaction, just to make the sale. Morgan can’t stand to see someone so inauthentic. Sure, Shelby is gorgeous, but does she have to turn up the charm for every sleazy male customer or colleague she meets? By the end of the trade show the weather has turned and developed into a snowstorm from hell. All flights are cancelled, but luckily Morgan snatches the last available rental car. On her way to pick it up, Morgan spots a very disheveled Shelby. She decides to do the decent thing and offer her annoying rival a ride. And what a ride it’s going to be!

Shelby can’t believe her luck. The woman who’s been staring daggers at her for the whole week, seems to be her savior. Spending hours and hours in a car together doesn’t sound very appealing, but at least she’ll be on her way home. The snow outside gets worse and worse. Their navigation falters and leads them horribly astray. Then Morgan decides to turn onto a small desolate road in a State Park in an attempt to find her way back to the freeway. What they get is more like a free fall. The rental car slips and crashes into an embankment. Hurt, disoriented and freezing like a popsicle, Shelby spots a tiny cabin in the distance. Could this day get any worse? Now she’ll have to spend the next few days in a small space to wait for rescue with a woman that hates her. Or doesn’t she?

This is such a delicious story! I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. The awkwardness between Morgan and Shelby is palpable and completely based on assumptions. The longer the women are forced to get along inside the tiny cabin, the more their true personalities shine through. It’s very satisfying to watch them each thaw. And then they have to acknowledge their growing attraction, at least to themselves. I mean, come on! Two single lesbians in a remote forced proximity situation and only one bed? Hell yes!

Tagan Shepard writes hilarious dialogue. Even though the situation Morgan and Shelby find themselves in is awful, when the banter warms up, it’s witty and funny. I loved watching both women adjust their assumptions of each other to a new reality. When that happens the desire and connection is undeniable. It is very satisfying to watch their story unfurl.

Both Morgan and Shelby have some painful skeletons in their closet. Being in each other’s space for so long, the truth is destined to come out. It is easy to understand how their experiences have molded them into the women they are now. Only those are not the women they want to be.

Most of the men in this story are misogynistic pricks. Their attitude towards women made my skin crawl. I was actually proud of Shelby when she finally stood up to them. Luckily, Morgan’s mentor Chad is a very different man. He is honest, fatherly and is friends with everyone in the business. His support of Morgan is heartwarming and he shows her what is important in life: making real connections with people.

If you’ve never read Tagan Shepard’s books, this one will convert you into a fan for sure! So, don’t hesitate to travel with Morgan and Shelby to that snowed in cabin. Settle into a corner next to the roaring fire and watch their story unfold!

As posted on Goodreads:

This was a easy reading book with not a lot to dislike. Some of the plot points gave me pause (I won't reveal any spoilers), but for the most part the writing flows, the characters were enjoyable, and the spice was pretty good. Definitely a very solid 4 out of 5 and a book I would recommend.

I was lucky enough to be provided an ARC of this book through NetGalley.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.


Morgan arrive at her first trade show she excepting to makes a lot of sales for her design that can help a faster way to turn a test into lab results. While there she sees her rival Shelby who is one of the top sales and wishes she didn’t come because she believes she uses her charms to get top sales and doesn’t believe in what she selling. In a moment of kindness Morgan offer Shelby a ride after a major storms canceled their flights as they are driving things become worst when they miss the exits and find themselves stranded but luckily they find a cabin they can seeks shelter in. As they try to make the most of it and hope someone will come Shelby tries to get Morgan to open up but it’s a battle that have her wonder should she even try. Morgan is resitant in letting Shelby know her and vice verse but she starts to see maybe she misjudged Shelby. This was ok read I didn’t like Morgan at first I understood why she went into sales and left the lab but I didn’t like that she judge Shelby without knowing her and I love Shelby because she own who she is.