Tag: Second Chance Romance
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A Journey of Rediscovery in Tarah DeWitt’s Latest Novel
Left of Forever by Tarah DeWitt (May 20, 2025) Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for the gifted digital and audio copies of this STUNNING book that left me sobbing from both sadness and joy. Wren and Ellis Byrd became childhood friends, fell in love as high schoolers, grew up fast when…
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Deep Cuts Review: Music, Love, and Creative Bonds
Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley (Feb. 25, 2025) Many thanks to PRH audio, Crown Publishing, and the author for the gifted advanced listening copy of this novel, which spoke so deeply to my college and early 20s self. With Hall & Oates on the jukebox, Berkley students Percy Marks and Joe Morrow strike up a…
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Understanding ‘The Ick’: A Unique Take on the Fake Dating Trope
The Ick by Holly McCulloch (March 6, 2025) Many thanks to FMCM associates and the author for the #gifted advanced reading copy! Gem hasn’t had much luck with dating, but if she’s being honest, a lot of that is her own doing. She believes wholeheartedly in the ick – the instant, gut-level reaction that tells…
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Buried Dreams: A Second Chance Romance Review
Buried Dreams by Natasha Madison (March 14, 2025) A huge thank you to the author for the gifted advanced listening and reading copies of the third book in the Dream series – just as addictive as the first two! Years ago, Everleigh and Brock were in love. Then, one tragic night, a car accident shattered…
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This Spells Love
Book: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Audiobook: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Spice: 🌶️ by Katie Robb Gemma’s long-term boyfriend dumped her, and she’s still reeling from having spent four wasted years with him. So, she does the only logical thing – finds a ridiculous old spell book and performs a love-cleansing spell with the help of a lot of margaritas, her best…
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The Second Chance Year
Book: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Audiobook: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Spice: Closed Door by Melissa Wiesner Do you know those books where you feel like you could hug every character? That’s how I felt after finishing The Second Chance Year. It was such a charming and inventive story with so much heart and a great message about how being true to…
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