Publication Date: November 25, 2025
I loved reading Olivia Dade’s latest book, Second Chance Romance! Karl and Molly go through the full second chance experience in this book, and I was there right alongside them the whole time. The development of trust between them again was so beautiful to see. Actions really speak so loudly in this book- especially when Karl’s words fail him!
Karl is the definition of grumpy but soft only for one person. The tender spot in his heart for Molly was so present in every moment. Even when he didn’t have the words to express his love, it was so clearly there. I love how he let Molly choose what she wanted, always. He took the time to relearn her cues and it was so lovely to see that develop for them both.
There is so much subtle body positivity in this book, and it made my heart so happy. The community of people around both Karl and Molly in Harlot’s Bay show up so wonderfully for them. Karl’s interactions with his best friend Matthew and his wife Athena made me laugh out loud more than worse. The depth of friendship and love there is undeniable and one of my favorite parts of this story.
Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager for the opportunity to read and review this book! I received a free advance copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
natalie intihar 
ARC Review: A Shore Thing by Emily Shacklette
Publication Date: July 13, 2026 I absolutely loved Juliette and Wesley’s second chance love story in A Shore Thing! Once again, Emily Shacklette delivered an incredible story about love, honesty, and the hard work of fighting for your forever person. Juliette and Wes were such a sweet and tender couple, and their connection had me…
ARC Review: All You Had To Do Was Stay by Laura Starkey
Publication Date: July 14, 2026 Hannah and Jude’s journey back together in All You Had To Do Was Stay was such a great instance of how timing in love truly is everything. The tension between them as a result of their history was so powerful. Seeing their brothers meddling in getting Hannah and Jude in…
ARC Review: Falling into You by Jill Shalvis
Publication Date: July 14, 2026 Hazel and Tucker’s love story in Falling into You was everything I love about a second chance romance story. They have such a rich history while also having such interwoven lives today. I adored every moment of the two of them reconnecting and rediscovering the love that truly always has…