Phenomenal. Standing ovation for Carley Fourtune. I read the acknowledgments and felt the love she has for this book, the fun she had, and wow. It shoPhenomenal. Standing ovation for Carley Fourtune. I read the acknowledgments and felt the love she has for this book, the fun she had, and wow. It shows. This story is phenomenal. And it just tied with another book as my top read of 2024.
The relationship between Lucy & Felix was easy yet emotional. It was kind yet steamy. It was forbidden yet absolutely meant to be. Their friendship in the slow process of falling in love was so exciting to watch come alive in the pages. They were always meant to be together.
There’s a secondary romance in this book - between Bridgette and Lucy. Bridgette is Felix’s big sister, but she’s also Lucy’s best friend. Their friendship is what we all dream of having, even when a little rocky. I found myself watching them be platonic soulmates and not even fully realize it. They knew - by the end of course it was voiced - but their relationship was a unique friendship. And one I hope to have with my friends.
The beach vibes were immaculate. I highly recommend reading this one on the beach - even more so at the sunset.
I read this book in one day. I sat down on a chair at the beach and didn’t get up till I had to go upstairs and only had a few chapters left. Then immediately went to finish it. I cannot recommend this book enough.
If you liked Every Summer After, you’ll love this one. If you were hesitant to continue with her after ESA, just know that I think this is significantly better than ESA. Give it a try, give it an open mind, fall in love with them with me ...more
BREAKING NEWS: Weston Belmont is the love of my life and has passed all Elsie Silver book boyfriends.
Not only did I love West, but Skylar was an amazBREAKING NEWS: Weston Belmont is the love of my life and has passed all Elsie Silver book boyfriends.
Not only did I love West, but Skylar was an amazing FMC and her character development was phenomenal. I found myself crying with her when she was dealing with some of her internal battles and anxieties. I found myself wanting to crawl through the pages to hug her. And the fact that she found a man who was willing to be patient with her and love her the way she needed to be? Sobbing. I am a mess.
You fall in love with Skylar as she learns to fall in love with herself.
The relationship Skylar developed with West’s kids was one for the ages. Emmy was one of the cutest kids ever and I wanted to give Oliver the biggest hug and all my support.
I loved this book. Simple as that.
But also the spice??? I was sweating. SWEAT. ING. BYE. I don’t know how Elsie just SAT THERE and wrote this. Did she do it with a straight face??? Inquiring minds need to know.
Favorite quotes
“My dad always tells me that no means to try harder. So, if I say, ‘Dad, can I have a freezie?’ and he says, ‘No,’ I just try harder. I’m working on a pony now. He keeps saying no, but I’m not giving up.”
My heart throbs uncomfortably. I’ve known West for what feels like a blink of an eye and a lifetime all at once. People write songs about this feeling.
“Breathing is overrated. I’d rather be drowning in you.”
“I’m done pretending that being your friend is enough.” I grip her thighs. “Now spread your legs.”
Sarah Bailey, you are a work of art. You are. Your books are too, but the fact that you’re able to write this masterpiece? You are the work of art.
ThSarah Bailey, you are a work of art. You are. Your books are too, but the fact that you’re able to write this masterpiece? You are the work of art.
This is my first Sarah book, but I’m literally closing out this review and then going to read her first book. I’ve never been more infatuated with an author. I truly forgot this feeling of loving a book so much that you are jumping around and having large reactions when you’re sitting there alone reading.
Heathen and Honeysuckle is what second chance romances are made of. The then and now chapters, the missing pieces, but the love that never truly goes away. It’s amazing.
Heathen (aka Leo) and Honeysuckle (aka Darby) are truly soulmates. I don’t even know if I believe in soulmates, but they make me believe in them.
After spending a summer whirlwind of a romance together with all the plans to be together forever, a family emergency happens and while Darby has every good intention, they end up spending 10 years apart. And Leo shows up… on her wedding day.
Turns I didn’t see coming, spice that was IMMACULATE, and emotions that had me sobbing into my pillow, I’ll never be the same. I loved this book so much.
You’ll love this book too if you love ✨ second chance romance ✨ surfer boy ✨ dual timeline ✨ “eyes on me” ✨ good girl x bad boy ✨ runaway bride ✨ roadtrip ✨ small beach town ✨ forbidden romance ✨ found family
This is officially my favorite Catherine Cowles book. It’s my top book of 2024 so far and it’s made it into my top 10 reads shelf on Goodreads. I ♾️⭐️
This is officially my favorite Catherine Cowles book. It’s my top book of 2024 so far and it’s made it into my top 10 reads shelf on Goodreads. I am so fully in love with this book. I’m in love with Lawson, I’m in love with Hallie, I’m in love with the way that she handles his (their) kids. It was beautifully written and I don’t think I’ll ever love a book more.
Lawson is the last of the siblings and he’s a single dad to three kids. Two of the 3 are little hellions, but the oldest is the one who’s clearly dealing with internal things but presents like any 16 year old would - by acting out. He’s struggling to remain present in day to day activities, keep the house moving and grooving, and be the chief of police successfully. So incoming Hallie.. the gorgeous nanny who he once saved 5 years ago. Her “blue.”
Their relationship was beautiful. It is a slow burn in the best possible way where you watch their romance unfold before they even get together. Lawson is incredibly patient with her and he doesn’t really let what would be red alerts for most people stop him with her. I think it’s easy to describe them. Soulmates. They were always meant to end up together.
Hallie’s individual relationship with each other kids was amazing to read. I think it’s heartbreaking as a kid without a mom, and to see her step into the nanny role but somehow be exactly the “mom” each of them needed had me crying. Literally. I was crying like a baby!!
I cannot recommend this series enough, but this book specifically. I have loved every single one, but Lawson and Hallie have won me over.
You’ll love this book if you love ✨ Single dad x nanny ✨ Age gap (13 years) ✨ Protective MMC ✨ Close proximity ✨ Small town ✨ Romantic suspense ✨ Slow burn
I’M IN LOVE I’M IN LOVE AND I DON’T CARE WHO KNOWS IT!
Look, I get it. There’s the miscommunication trope. BUT I DO NOT CARE. I think the miscommunicatI’M IN LOVE I’M IN LOVE AND I DON’T CARE WHO KNOWS IT!
Look, I get it. There’s the miscommunication trope. BUT I DO NOT CARE. I think the miscommunication trope is so different when it’s someone else who causes it - and I really think you need to read it to get it.
I adored this book the ENTIRE time and by the entire time I mean the 4.5 hours it took me to read this because I never once put it down. I am so in love!!!!!
If you loved Love & Other Words or Every Summer After kinda vibes, picture that but with Holiday vibes. I think the number one knock on second chance romance is that you don’t get to feel the love of the characters originally as well so you’re kinda stuck with thinking “how did they get to this point?” Well that is not the case in this book. At all.
My fabulous bookstagram friend, Stephanie, recommended this book to me and I think it may have just become one of my favorites ever. So basically I owe her my first child now.
You’ll love this book if you love Second chance Childhood friends to lovers Chronic illness rep One bed (lmao I could not stop laughing with this) Brother’s best friend Ex-hockey player Christmas & Hanukkah
Edit for second time around. Listened to the audio the week it came back and it was just as amazing second time around. Kelsey is a storyteller unlikeEdit for second time around. Listened to the audio the week it came back and it was just as amazing second time around. Kelsey is a storyteller unlike no other. The audio was amazing and put all my feelings into the tone of their voice. To hear it was something else entirely. ♾️ stars. Always.
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I read this book in one sitting and I’m just sitting here… in awe. Ms. Kingsley, what was in this book? Because I’m still sitting here trying to process everything and I’m shook. It was like a dream?
Kelsey gave us a beautiful story about forgiveness through a man named Solider who carried the weight of the world on his shoulders. From the very beginning, as a baby, the weight of the world was put on him and instead of learning how to get rid of it, he just kept piling it to.
This book starts out as Solider is being born, but then continues to jump through the years. His pivotal moments in life are told and then something tragic happens and leads him to prison for close to a decade. During that time he befriends a guard who basically takes him in and he continues to write to someone who, for all intents and purposes, doesn’t even exist. (She does, but he didn’t know that.) when he gets out of prison, that’s when the real plot of this book starts. It’s who he works for, what town he goes to, who his neighbors are, and more. There’s two people in particular that he shows interest in - the little boy who was the first person to show him kindness at the grocery store… and his mom. I’ll leave it there.
This is a beautiful story about forgiveness. People forgiving him, him forgiving himself, and then acceptance too - the people in this town can choose to think of him in one way, but they soon realize how wrong they are. And he has to accept who he is, too.
Also, Solider is a 6’7” broody, morally grey, tattooed hero. I’ll leave that with you to mull over.
I don’t want to give away much because really it’s a remarkable story. I don’t think I’ve read anything this good in a while and I think it’s one of my top 2023 reads now.
P.S. have you read In the Weeds (Lovelight farms 2) by B.K. Borison? Because I essentially picture Solider as Beckett but with a dark past. I hope that sells you.
Thank you Kelsey for the opportunity to read this book early in exchange for an honest review. You’ve officially become one of my auto-buy authors. You’re amazing.
I am so in love with Cade and Mare that I don’t think I will ever love a book couple more. I apologize to everyone around me for making this book my eI am so in love with Cade and Mare that I don’t think I will ever love a book couple more. I apologize to everyone around me for making this book my entire personality from here on out.
Tropes Friends to lovers Second chance Best friends brother Small town It’s always been you Pining No third act break up!!!!
This book was an emotional roller coaster that I gladly got on and did not want to get off. It had emotions from losing your mom and finding a second mom, to the best friend banter you love, to the dirty talking MMC and MAN DOES HE HAVE A MOUTH. Y’all this book had it all… please read it.
I’m in love with Cade and I lost it when we got these back to back chapters switching to their childhood and seeing how much he loved and cared for Mare. I was balling, okay, sobbing!!!!
Seriously, I refuse to accept any negative words about this book, so don’t even come to me if you have anything negative to say. Kat Singleton just became an auto buy author for me.
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