this is my first jessica joyce novel & it certainly won’t be my last!!! contemporary romances (rather than romcoms) are my to-go, and like the works of ashley poston, emily henry, and abby jimenez, this book is the reason why!!!

I adore when I can relate to a character in a book, and even more so when I feel like my thoughts have been plucked out of my head and translated onto the page 🥹 georgia’s thoughts, fears, and tight hold onto everyone and everything she loves was like watching myself in a book, and I can’t believe jessica joyce knows me better than I know myself the audacity!

second chance romances aren’t always my thing, but the way that eli and georgia’s story unfolded was done so perfectly 🩷 the reasoning behind their original separation was so adult and civil compared to others that rely on the miscommunication trope! I loved seeing two adults talk about their feelings and acknowledge each other’s too 🥹🥹

georgia’s love for her friends and family was so beautiful - and as someone who lives far far away from most of my found family, I relate so hard on feeling lost or disconnected at times from those you love the most 🥲 but!!! the way her friends love her back!!! no notes I cried

the plot of the wedding itself was adorable, but I think the characterization would be a bit stronger in a different setting - but this is me nitpicking because wow!!! I loved this one!!!

thank you to berkley and berkley romance for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

rating: 4.5 stars
wine pairing: napa valley merlot