Thank you NetGalley and the publishers, Bold Strokes Books Inc., of 'The last place you look' for affording me the opportunity to read the book and review it. This is the first book I have read by this author.

This is a real feel good book to read. Uncomplicated plot where love rules the day, and good things happen to good people, but captivating and interesting too. The main characters are well;described and the author provides a great supporting cast of characters to give the storyline depth and add layers to the plot and characters. It's a deft touch, well-done and seamless as an engrossing read.

There is something very satisfying about reading a book so well-written and constructed, with fleshed out characters and a decent storyline, This book has all of that and more. The narrative matches the storyline and the dialogue works with Aurora Rey's characters. Great syntax, spot on grammar and a crowd pleaser of an ending. What's not to like?!
5*

This was a very nice read. Nothing too adventurous happens in this book, as it's really about two old friends coming back together later on in their lives and finding love. I felt like from the description, Taylor was in love with Julia right from the get-go, but that wasn't the case. It was more of a high school crush, so she really still needed to get to know Julia more than I thought she was going to have to going into this book.

It also deals a lot with re-finding yourself and your confidence on Julia's part. It's what I'd call an older read, although the characters are only in their mid 30s. I say that because it feels like both Julia and Taylor have lived full lives, but they are both almost starting over. Julia's journey is more apparent, but Taylor also gets pushed by Julia to live life more fully and take chances, which is new for her.

There also wasn't much drama to be had. Yes, per usual, someone pops up near the end to add a little bit of drama, but overall that wasn't this book. It isn't a will they, won't they, but more of a slow burn from friends to lovers.

Overall, like I said up top it was a nice read. It's not a 5 star rating, because I wouldn't re-read it but I would tell others to give this one a go.

I enjoyed this story. I am a real sucker for "women rediscovers herself" and I thought Julia's move home and self-discovery was really moving. Taylor was such a nice foil for her and the way she was so scared to push Julia bc she wanted her to discover her self. so good! the whole scene at the benefit at the end literally made my heart hurt. very emotional.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

Julia life is in shambles after her wife Erica leaves her. To rebuild her life she moves back home and works at her family winery while she figures out what she wants to do with her life.

Taylor had a crush on Julia since high school they didn’t really hangout together but they knew of each other and when she bump into Julia she realize the crush is still there.

Julia realize she hasn’t played the field decide to do that to make up for lost time. Taylor agreed to be her wingman even though she wants something more with Julia she doesn’t want to be a notch on her bedposts. As they grow closer Julia realize she may have found what she looking for in Taylor but she wants to be her own person because she came to see that she was so wrapped up in Erica that she lost herself and have self doubt.

I like that Julia and Taylor have great support systems even when Julia doubts that her family is proud of her and I like the relationship with Taylor and her twin Chris and his husband Jack. Overall a great read.

Typically I'm not a fan of the high school crush/love revisited trope, but this is Aurora Rey, so I had to give it a try. I am terribly happy I did! She writes lovely believable characters you wish you could be friends with. I love the small home town dynamic and I'm a sucker for woodworking. This book is a winner! I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

When Julia's wife leaves her for her personal trainer, she leaves NYC to go back home to live in her grandmother's house and work at her parent's winery. She's been tied to one person for so long she can barely remember what it was like to be herself and so she throws herself into the dating pool to make up for lost time. Julia bumps into Taylor in town, an old classmate from school, and she offers to be Julia's wingman. But Taylor has had a crush on her since high school, and even after not seeing Julia for ten years, the crush is still there and more intense than ever. Will Taylor help Julia find the next love of her life or will Julia realize that what she's looking for has been right in front of her this whole time?

I am a super fan of everything Aurora Rey write and this book did not disappoint! I loved Julia's evolution throughout the book. She had this sort of quiet confidence, so sure of her self in some ways, that really gave her character a solid foundation to grow and discover new things about herself as the story went on. Taylor was so sure of herself, with her work and her life, and she was the perfect match for Julia. Theres something so empowering and inspiring reading about two confident women who are passionate about what they do that makes you feel badass in your own life. The town and the surrounding area sounds so darling and really added to the whole romantic feel. Aurora Rey is a a master at creating the sweetest romance, the will-they wont-they flirting, and the sexiest chemistry. This book was heart warming and inspiring, the perfect read for a snowy winters day.

I already can't wait to cozy up and read it again in paperback ASAP!

I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.