The Bump by Sidney Karger

Wyatt Wallace is the king of plans: practical, organized, and always two steps ahead (he directs TV commercials for a living—of course he has a spreadsheet for everything). Biz Petterelli is the opposite: a former child actor turned magazine writer who runs on spontaneity, vibes, and last-minute brilliance. Somehow, it works. They’ve built a life in Brooklyn, they’re wildly committed, they have a dog named Matilda… and they’re also weeks away from becoming dads via surrogate.

And they are, to put it politely, not chill.

With the due date closing in, Biz proposes a “one last hurrah” babymoon—except instead of flying to California like responsible adults, they load up their 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet and hit the road for an epic cross-country trip. Provincetown beach reset? Yes. An impromptu baby shower in Chicago? Sure. A Star Wars–themed wedding in Colorado? Absolutely (against their will). It’s hilarious, chaotic, and exactly the kind of “us-time” they need… until the detours start turning up more than quirky pit stops.

Because somewhere between the jokes and the miles, old wounds reopen, secrets slip out, and Wyatt and Biz have to figure out what kind of family they’re actually building—before they arrive for the biggest moment of their lives. Warm, funny, and genuinely moving, this is a love story about choosing each other again and again… even when the road gets bumpy.

Perfect for readers of:

• Queer rom-coms with heart and real relationship stakes
• Road trip chaos (Planes, Trains energy)
• Opposites-attract couples who actually feel real
• Found family + “we’re about to be parents” emotions
• Laugh-out-loud moments with a tender landing