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.