This is a smooth, low angst second chance book..

I enjoyed most of the book, and I’ve always liked Rey’s writing and this one is no different in terms of writing style.

Sutton returns to her hometown to take care of her dad and meets her first love after 10 years, Kate. Throughout the whole book I kept wondering why Sutton is putting up with Kate though :) I guess this happens when you have such a likable character like Sutton and not so much like Kate.

For me, the supporting characters make a huge difference in any book, so I really liked the fact that there was a representation of a transgender character, Bryce , who for me was a great addition to the supporting characters. I did get a bit annoyed with Harper, Kate’s daughter, who seemed to be at least 10 years above her age.

As I mentioned earlier, the writing was very good, the characters were likable. But my main issue was from the start, I was VERY annoyed with the conflict that led to their break up. (Unfortunately this will require a spoiler so I won’t be mentioning it much). And because of that conflict, I felt Kate was being very unreasonable and unfair.

I would still recommend this book because I did enjoy it. Even though it was sometimes a bit too slow for my taste. And again, me being annoyed with the conflict is part of why this book touched me because in real life, this conflict exists and people still give excuses for their lousy actions..

“I received and ARC for an honest review”.

My rating is a 3.5 rounded up to 4.

I always enjoy an Aurora Rey book and this one wasn't any different.

Sutton hasn't been back to her hometown in a decade or so, when her father needs surgery she decides to go back home and take care of him. Sutton left town a decade ago to go to college, chase her dreams, but she always envisioned her girlfriend to be by her side. But the girl broke her heart and she hasn't gotten over it.
Kate has been raising her daughter Harper as a single parent for almost a decade, she rarely thinks about Sutton or what could have been. That all changes when grown-up Sutton shows up in her hardware store. It's hard to stay away from each other, but it's hard to be together as well. Time heals all wounds but their broken hearts seem only to heal when they are together, can it just be for fun, or was it always destined to be more?

A couple of things bothered me in this story my biggest bother is how the balance seems to be a bit off between the two mains. Sutton overprocesses and overthinks everything, and seems to be way more into Kate than Kate is into her/ interested in a relationship. You read a lot about Sutton's thoughts and feelings, but not a lot about Kate's. I liked Sutton better as a character as well, but that might be because you get so much more insight into her than Kate. Sutton is butch but on the inside, she is just a big marshmallow, I love it. The way Sutton is with Harper is amazing, how she processes Harper's existence as well. So much of the story revolves around the decade-old breakup, Kate's pregnancy is the main reason for the break. But how Sutton gets over that is super sweet, maybe a little too sweet. And while we are discussing Harper, she is an interesting secondary character. She is 9, fast approaching 10, and her comebacks are sassy and maybe a bit "too adult". But still, I can understand them, I have a 7-year-old nephew who spends a lot of time around adults and the behaviour and language they pick up are different from anyone their age. I also understand how it's a bit weird, Harper's comebacks are sometimes a bit over the top, and they happen too often.
And as a more general thing; I know this book is set in Louisiane, in the south, where the use of y'all is common, in my understanding. But I think you either do it consistently, so all the time, or you don't do it. Y'all is just a bit of an annoying thing for me to read, I don't know why.
Anyway, I enjoyed the story in general, it's a nice read. I always enjoy Rey's writing style, but there were some annoyances for me in this one. It's a second chance romance where you connect with one of the mains better than the other and you actually wish for something better for her. I'll give it 3.5 stars.

3.5 stars. I’ve only read one Rey book previously, but I really enjoyed it and was looking forward to the opportunity to read You Again. There were some aspects of this I really loved, especially Rey’s style of writing, but the conflict didn’t sit well with me, so I’m not giving it as high a rating as I thought I was going to be until for most of the book.

Sutton is returning to her home town after spending the last decade away, leaving for college and only returning the once. Her Dad is having knee replacement surgery and she’s convinced him to let her help, despite the fact she knows she’s going to have to see her ex.

Kate, the aforementioned ex, still lives in their hometown, with her daughter Harper and works in the family business.

I actually really liked both Sutton and Kate, and could even understand why Kate’s family were so against Sutton, if you take familial protectiveness into account.

Harper is a great kid character. She’s well written and has a really sparky personality. Many of the conversations she is involved in had me smiling. Kate’s brother Bryce is also worth a mention, as not only is Bryce a great character, but it was nice to have a trans man be included and have a genuine real place in the storyline, rather than it be tokenism.

It’s hard to review this one without giving away any spoilers as so much of this second chance romance is dependent on the how and why of why they broke up in the first place.

In general terms my issue with the conflict centres around the ownership of the issue, more than the issue itself. Much of the blame seems to be placed on one character, and I felt it should have been shared more equally, both the first time and the time depicted in the last quarter of the book.

I really like Rey’s style of writing, and this certainly hasn’t changed my mind on that front. I’ll definitely be looking forward to her next book.

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

3.25 stars. There is a lot to love about this book and for the most of the time I had a good time reading it. This was the first book I read by Rey. It’s a charming, low angst book with characters that have a lot going for them. Unfortunately, the ending left me with a bitter taste and dampened my overall enjoyment.

In this second chance romance Sutton returns home to take care of her father when he has to undergo a double knee replacement. Ten years earlier Sutton broke up with Kate, the love of her life, left town and never returned. Now, back in town for three months, it’s inevitable to meet Kate and her daughter Harper and they find that they both haven’t forgotten each other.

The book is written in the third person with POVs of Sutton and Kate, but you get to know Sutton a bit better than Kate. I loved Sutton, she’s a dreamer, a slightly nerdy and a bit shy butch. I always enjoy a butch character that doesn’t fall in the rather stereotypical, super confident, player type. Kate is confident, sweet and adores her daughter Harper. From the secondary characters, I adored Bryce, Kate’s trans brother. He was a highlight of the book for me and I could easily read more about him. Harper was somewhat wise beyond her years if you ask me, the comebacks and questions/insights at exactly the right time started annoying me every now and then, also the fact that she immediately adores Sutton felt a bit too convenient, but the interactions between Sutton and Harper were very cute.

The breakup of Sutton and Kate is quite prominently presented in the book. I was fine with it, I mean, it’s in the past and they were both very young. However, the conflict at the end in part revolves around what happened during their breakup (and how they apparently still feel about it) and I just could not find it in myself to feel any sympathy for Kate. She keeps blaming everything on Sutton (who accepts all the blame, she truly is too sweet), while from my point of view Sutton did not do anything wrong, not now and not in the past. Kate is not self-reflective at all, only after talking to Bryce does she decide to take a look at herself, and even then doesn’t she really acknowledge her self-centered behavior. When they finally get together after their dark moment I just didn’t feel the love from Kate’s side, which is strange because I felt it before the conflict. Honestly, I thought Sutton deserved better. There is a final chapter/epilogue, but it couldn’t make up for the feeling that had taken root in me that they do not belong together.

So, the writing and pacing was all good, and if the conflict hadn’t bothered me that much, I definitely would have rated it higher. It’s a charming and easy-going book, with a high happy family feeling, but personally I can’t really recommend it due to the conflict and how I felt afterwards. However, I have seen several reviews of people who enjoyed this book a lot, so I suggest to read some of those as well in order to decide whether this book is for you. While this was not the best fit for me, I would like to read another book by this author.

The book "You again" by Aurora Rey is about Sutton, who returns after a 10 year absence from her hometown for some time to take care of her father who has a knee surgery scheduled. During her stay, she also reunites with her old childhood sweetheart Kate and her daughter Harper. Their relationship didn't end well back then and the two are now slowly starting to get closer again.

Even though the story touches on more serious topics, it is on the whole rather light and leaves you with a good feeling. The characters are likeable and Kate's daughter Harper in particular stands out positively because of her personality. For me, the book is perfect to curl up with for a rainy weekend and be captivated.

I received a copy from netgalley in exchange for a an honest review.

This is a sweet coming home story. Sutton is back to help her father recuperate from surgery and sooner rather then later runs into Kate her girlfriend from high school.
Kate helps run the family business and has a young daughter. Surprising to both of them the first time they meet goes better then expected . As they continue to reconnect, the antics of Kate’s daughter Harper bring humor to what could be an uncomfortable time

I have read other books by Aurora Rey and enjoyed this as much as her other stories.

You won’t be disappointed .

Kate Cormier and Sutton Guidry were high school sweethearts and each others forever, until a bad decision from Kate ends their relationship. A decade later, Kate has built a life for herself and her daughter, surrounded by family and friend in her small town. All the pain from the break up with Sutton and all the dreams they had not quite forgotten but almost. That is until Sutton comes back to town to take care of her father, who is undergoing knee surgery. Sutton has built a successful career but she is happy to be taking some time off her life in the city, even if it involves going back to her hometown. Now, she has to come face to face with the woman that broke her heart all those years ago and her charming daughter. When Kate and Sutton realized her attraction for each other is still alive and stronger than ever, would they be able to make the right decisions this time around?

This book is by far my favourite from this author. Both characters were interesting and flawed, lovable and in need of second chances. It was, in a way, a slow burn that was full of cute and sexy moments. I love Kate's daughter and how smart and witty she was, definitely in the fight for best character in the book. The chemistry Kate and Sutton was great and you couldn't wait for them to just be together and be happy.

This is definitely a happy, cute, romance book I will be recommending to friends.

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

I was sooo glad to see that this book had few flashbacks. Thank you so much for staying in the present with the MC’s. I enjoy Aurora’s books and You Again didn’t disappoint! I think that it was sad, the reason that they broke up, because it was obvious that they were soulmates. I think that it was well written and I thank Aurora for not creating unnecessary drama at the end

Aurora Rey is a good writer and I usually like to read her.
"You again" is an enjoyable second chance romance in which one mistake changed many years of the characters lives.
I did not see many people talking about that, but in this book there is Bryce, a transgender man and I really liked him. I do hope that someday the author brings Bryce back as a main character and we get to read about his transition and a happy love future.

I really enjoyed this book, who doesn't  love a small town romance, especially when there is a rekindling of a  long lost romance involved. I totally loved watching this story unfold, it was well written and pulled me right into the pages. The 3 MC's had great chemistry and complemented each other well. My favorite character was Harper, who is Kate's daughter, She had an underlying sassiness about her that had me in stitches throughout the whole story. The bond between Harper and Sutton was engaging and I enjoyed watching it develop. This was a light hearted story that in the end made my heart smile.
I received a advanced readers copy from the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review

You Again by Aurora Rey is a low-angst, feel-good, second chance romance. I loved the banter between the 2 MCs, Kate and Sutton, where Sutton completely over-analyzed everything to death while Kate was more of a realist - together they made a couple that was believable. Not to mention, Harper, who was adorable (come to think of it, I don't think I've read a book where a child of a MC was not "too mature for their age"). I felt the chemistry between the main characters and there were a good amount of steamy moments. All in all, I smiled a lot while reading this and will definitely be a re-read.

Kate and Sutton was teenage lovers until one mistake change everything now years later they meet again.

Sutton returns home to take care of her father after his surgery and to catch up on friends she didn’t see in years. Kate is raising her daughter Harper who seems wise beyond her years and she has great relationship with her family especially her brother Bryce who I wouldn’t mind having his own story.

Sutton and Kate see each other again and they still have feelings for each other and decides to see if they make it work this time. I like the characters of Sutton and Kate as they talk about the past and what happens. This is a second chance at a romance that shouldn’t have ended in the first place. This was a good read enjoy the characters minus Kate father who in my opinion shouldn’t be holding a grudge against Sutton when Kate the one who broke their relationship I like that Kate own that although she shouldn’t have the right to be angry either.


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

Thanks to NetGalley for a arc copy for a honest review..

I did enjoy reading You Again. Kate and Sutton were high school sweetheart’s.
Kate is raising her daughter alone. Kate has to come back home don’t want to give to much away. This was a delightful romance. 4 star read.



Happy Reading Lisa

I was immediately engaged by this small town second chance romance between Sutton Guidry and Kate Cormier set in Louisiana. Sutton is back in Duchesne for her father’s knee surgery and recovery, after ten years of living in Atlanta. She left Duchesne for good after an act of betrayal by her high school sweetheart, Kate. You Again tells the story of how they tentatively reconnect and work on their friendship and eventually more. The book also features Kate’s nine year old daughter, Harper, who is a true delight.

Like most Aurora Rey books, this one featured small town life, heartbreak, emotion, and humor to balance it all out. 4.5 stars

I received an ARC from Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Wow, a second chance book that only has 1 flashback scene??? Unheard of!! I didn't mind at all, though. I feel like the main, central theme of this book was about growing up & not living in the past. That's sure the case for Kate, and how she likes to live her life, but it's the lesson that Sutton basically needed to learn. So yeah, not having all of these flashbacks to when they were younger was right on point.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. Like I said, it's different from how a lot of books are written when the two MC's know each other already.

Kate was hysterical to me. I think it had to do with her bluntness, but I enjoyed how open she was (for the most part), and how she would ask the difficult questions with no preamble. Sutton was obviously almost the opposite, but I felt it was more because she's just an introvert. They had a nice yin/yang thing happening. Throw in the adorable Harper, and I loved all their interactions.

I'm also so happy that nothing to traumatic happens. You never know when parents and surgery are combined. Thanks for the break on that!

Almost a 5 star book and would definitely recommend a read.

A second chance romance where the leads get another chance after a decade apart.

The prologue gave a glimpse into the past of what the ladies shared and gathered pace as it brought readers back to the present.

Kate Cormier loves her small town, enjoys her work at her parents’ store and is content with her bright and inquisitive daughter. When Sutton Guidry returned home, all the stability she built in the last 10 years started to shift.

Lovers in their teens, it took Sutton everything to block out any remnants of their past until she had to come home to care for her father. The pair started to rebuild their friendship but insecurities and fears threatened to halt their progress again to what could have been.

This is a low angst book but it has elements capable of stirring emotions. There are some intense moments when the characters brought readers back to the past and revealed decisions that led them to the present. A recommended book for those who love second chance romance that has a lighter tone to it.

I just reviewed You Again by Aurora Rey. Thank you NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the ARC.

Aurora Rey Is a relatively new discovery for me, I think this is the 3rd I've read. The others were hits in my opinion and therefore I was glad to be able to get my hands on this second chance romance. While it wasn't bad, not by a long shot, I had an irritation that just didn't let me enjoy the book to its fullest. Especially since it was such a fundamental part of the plot and one of the main characters, Kate. I don't think it is a really big spoiler but if you really don't want to read anything story-related skip to the last paragraph.

Kate is treating Sutton like a doormat. How dare she hold a grudge and get mad over the past where Sutton "äbandoned" her when she is the one who played around with a guy, got pregnant and didn't think it was necessary to tell her self-proclaimed love of her life until after Sutton arrived home all excited to spend Christmas with her.. I would have turned my back too. And instead of reaching out and trying to work it out, Kate decides she's the victim here and Sutton is a bad person because she doesn't immediately say: oh, okay, let's just be a family and I'll support you and the baby from the guy you cheated on me with.. And btw, where is the dad?

So, the fact that Sutton is supposed to apologize and I don't see any self-reflection on Kate's part in this situation made it a hard romance to stomach. Yet the writing is good, like one would expect from Aurora Rey, the story and dialogue flow easily so I would still recommend this one I suppose. And who knows, you might not have such an adverse reaction as I did...it's all subjective after all and Ms Rey is one of the best romance writers out there.

*** An ARC was provided by Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. ***

Sutton returns to her home town in order to take care of her father after knee replacement surgery. Being from a small town in Southern Louisiana, she is sure she will run into her ex-girlfriend, Kate, sooner rather than later. Kate broke her heart 10 years ago, when she got pregnant with her daughter Harper. Kate knows Sutton is back in town and, although she feels she has moved on, she still has vivid memories of the heartache she went through when Sutton left without a backwards glance.

The inevitable happens and after several quasi-awkward encounters, Sutton and Kate make a play at starting fresh, forgiving each other of their past sins and being friends again. The “friendship” part seems to be more of a coverup excuse, as old feelings quickly re-emerge for both and leave them questioning where they stand.

This is just a good book. I really enjoyed it, and especially like the setting of small town Louisiana. It was the typical, if not well-worn, plot of “girl returns to small town and run into the ex”, but that didn’t detract from the overall story for me. The flow was good, the characters are well established, and it was just altogether charming. The one criticism I had was at times the story line seemed to drag slightly. The burn was maybe just a smidge to slow for my taste. Solid 4 stars.

This is a lovely second chance romance mixed with return to hometown and small town so all the right ingredients for a great romance.

Sutton and Kate are soulmates since they were kids but when Sutton has to move to college as she received a scholarship they eventually broke up.

10 years later Sutton comes back to look after his father after an operation and since Duchense is a small town she got to see Kate again.

At the beginning is a bit unclear the reasons for the break up and I was confused why Kate was so ungry with Sutton leaving her but , to me, what Kate did was unforgivable, especially at 18 years old.

Anyway, I loved how the reconnected again and how lovely Kate's daughter Harper was.

This was my first book by Aurora Rey but looking forward to read more from her.

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Kate and Sutton were High School sweethearts planning on forever until they weren’t. Now Kate is raising a daughter on her own and hardly thinks about by gone days. Sutton hasn’t been home in a decade, trying to avoid memories of what could have been and the girl who broke her heart. She has a successful career, but no real life. Now her dad needs surgery and he needs her to come home and take care of him. Being home makes her realize just how empty her life has been and running into Kate makes her think about what might have been. Is it possible for them to try again or are things best left in the past?

This beautiful romance is a true delight. I loved watching this story unfold. Kate’s daughter is a hoot and a half! She’s witty and clever, silly and sweet and just a joy. I liked watching Kate and Sutton heal old wounds and try to forge a new friendship and more. Of course not everything is easy peasy and trouble is just around the corner but that just makes the book even more realistic and fascinating. Its low angst with yummy sexy bits which is just what I need these days. I will admit that things were resolved pretty easily but that suited me just fine too. This book is a true Aurora Rey tale, romantic, with a bit of humor, emotional and heartfelt, beautiful, smooth and just about perfect. Thank you for making me such a happy camper Ms Rey!