Thanks to Bold Strokes Books and Netgalley for this in exchange for my review.

I had some back and forth with this. The pacing was a little slow in some parts and it felt like the entire time the characters were reacting to things instead of driving the story along. That being said I did love the characters. Cami and her group of friends are the kind that everyone wants, loves to hang out, have fun, and are very protective of one another. And seeing Cami and Alicia's chemistry slowly simmer back to life had me rooting for them.

Overall not a bad read, will keep an eye out from more from the author.

This was a very enjoyable second-chance romance with murder mystery thrown in. The main characters were both believable,likeable, and
well written. This book had everything I like about a murder mystery romance. There's intrigue, suspense, and drama throughout this book. I felt that the romance was a backdrop to the murder mystery part of the story, because this is what brought the two main characters back together again. I really enjoyed reading this book, and I would recommend it to my friends and family, and I look forward to what's next from this author.

Nicole Stiling isn’t exactly an autobuy but she’s an author whose books I always look forward to. There’s something about her writing that really works for me even when I’m not entirely convinced by the story itself, as is the case with this one.

Three years ago, Alicia left her life in Oakview without warning. Her family, her friends, her job as a journalist for the local newspaper. And her girlfriend of six years, Cami. She’s back in town just as the dead body of an older woman is discovered. Cami is the detective in charge of the investigation, which is a far cry from what the small-town police force usually deals with. To add to Cami’s frustration, the reporter assigned to the story turns out to be Alicia.

The thriller arc is elaborate and tortuous, with what felt like the right mix of red herrings and actual hints. Towards the end, it kept me on the edge of my seat, as I was hoping it would.

For the romance, I really couldn’t, at first, see how Stiling was going to make the second chance work. I wasn’t sure I understood why Alicia had left, she kept making the wrong choices, I couldn’t imagine Cami forgiving her. After a while, however, it didn’t seem to matter anymore. Is it the chemistry? I can’t explain how it happened, but I suddenly believed that the relationship could actually be mended.

Despite requiring some suspension of disbelief, The Rewind is a good police procedural thriller and an enjoyable second-chance romance.

An intense mystery!

Cami, a police detective is exploring a new case after a body is found in the forest, which reacquaints her with her ex, Alicia, a crime reporter. Tensions are high between them, with Cami convinced Alicia has just come back to cause her pain, but when further murders happen and the case brings them closer together they find a way to reconnect.

This was an intense and chilling mystery, filled with uncertainties as the case developed with further murders and opportunities for the press to report on them. At first, there is no love lost between Cami and Alicia on Cami’s side, she was hurting and making her feelings very clear and known to Alicia. She got it in her head that Alicia was deliberately trying to mess with her carer until the case pulled Alicia in on a more personal level and they ended up spending more time together with their friends that meant she couldn’t avoid Alicia.

There were many unexpected twists and the clues had me suspecting quite a few characters, including Alicia. When Cami finally got pieces to fit together and the truth became realisation, I was completely shocked and hadn’t even expected it to turn out the way it did. I loved that this story kept me guessing, had that murky feel every good murder mystery had, but also had some moments to lighten the mood of the story and the intense feelings between Cami and Alicia because they were really well suited to one another and had a great connection.

Really enjoyable story, with unexpected twists and turns, and great complications when it came to Cami dealing with her feelings for Alicia.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book

when Police detective Cami Lyons personal life imploded her only course of action was to get on with her job and she did though she never really got over the split with her partner crime reporter Alicia Flynn, cami never really knew the reason why alicia went off as she did, it was just one of life little mysteries

when the first murder was discovered life became more difficult for cami with the pressure from everyone to discover who had done it and it was made worse when she was forced to work with alicia

could life get any worse .....

not a bad read from this author the dynamics from the characters were fun to read and i have to say i had a soft spot for cami....

Alicia left unexpectedly and broke Cami’s heart. More than that really, Cami was destroyed as she believed it was the perfect relationship. Three years later, Alicia is back in town. She knows that leaving was a terrible mistake and now wishes that she and Cami can at least be friends. Cami is deep into a murder investigation and seeing Alicia again is not helpful. Cami’s friends are split. Some think Alicia has apologised enough… others think she can never be forgiven…

This is a fast paced and well written book. The plot is credible and I enjoyed trying to work out who the murderer might be. I didn’t get it till near the end. A strength in the story is Cami’s various friends. Katie is adamant that Alicia should not be welcomed back and Violet is more ambivalent. It allows the author to explore all the elements in a subtle way, and I liked that Katie was so protective. The plotting is clever, with Jade, Alicia’s boss at the newspaper, an angry aggressive, defensive character who may or may not be involved. There’s a lot going on and I’m really hoping we get more adventures with Alicia and Cami.

I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley

Existential crisis is understood as a type of inner conflict. Where a person comes to the realization that life has no meaning or purpose. As a result, you have to get away from your current situation. Question: how to explain that to the person you love? Well, this read examines that and its impact on friends, family and the one you love left behind scattered. This read provided a different type of lesbian fiction that had me thinking about not only that but the mystery...who done it.

Alicia Flynn, journalist, struggling with life purpose and meaning. Detective Camille Lyons, devastated when the love of her life leaves with little notice. Alicia returns after three years realizing she made a huge mistake because everything she needs and wants is right where she started. Secondary characters play an important role in this read as supporters or being uncertain. Enjoyable second chance romance with depth and makes you think and in my opinion, that is a good thing.

I'm a fan of Nicole Stiling's prior books, so I was pretty excited to read this one. Who doesn't love a second chance romance where one person has to grovel to the other one? But unfortunately I found the characters a bit dull and the murder mystery slow. It was a struggle to get through, and the only reason I did was to see if I was right about the "serial killer". I was.

I truly loved reading The Rewind by Nicole Stiling. I know this author writes wonderful mystery/romance novels. This book is another example of their excellent writing skills in these genres.

Take a serial killer terrifying the population of a small town with seemingly random murders. Add in a beautiful second-chance romance between the detective working the investigation (Cami Lyons) and the reporter covering the story for the local paper ( Alicia Flynn), and you have a recipe for a perfect combination of intrigue, mystery and romance. An idyllic small town as the unwilling backdrop to a rash of murders only adds to the suspense that kept me invested in the story.

Then you have Cami and Alicia meeting again after a heart-wrenching breakup of their relationship three years before. When they are forced to work together to find the murderer, things get really heated, both in the investigation and with each other.

I really enjoyed this book. The mystery grabbed my interest on the first page and kept me reading to the very end. I only figured out who the killer was near the end. I had a list of about three or four suspects, and the author really kept me guessing. If you enjoy a good murder mystery mixed with a lovely second chance love story, then make sure you read The Rewind by Nicole Stiling.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for allowing me to read and review this novel.

I really got in to this. There was a slight point near the middle when the romance was sort of still moving but slowly but the crime plot wasn’t really going anywhere, that I felt pacing wasn’t as tight. However the last quarter made up for that. I was so happy when the happy ending happened. 3.5 reflects the very slight drop in pace but up to 4 because I was pretty gripped for most. In fact, I was so gripped that unusually for me I didn’t make any review notes as I was reading.

I absolutely loved this book! I’m giving it a 4.5 out of 5, I would have really loved for it to have been longer and for the ending of the last kidnapping to have been drawn out a little more. I also would have loved more crime centric of them solving it together. I really hope the ending was shooting for a sequel to this book i’d love to read more!

Thank you so much Bold Strokes Books, Inc. for giving me the opportunity to have an Advanced Reader Copy of The Rewind by Nicole Stiling. The Synopsis of this book is very well written, my jaw dropped at the struggles and drama that are to come. I already feel for Alicia as life as she knows is changing with the blink of an eye. Not to mention that Alicia has been in a lifelong relationship with a woman, bonus points for that. Will this be a mistake that she regrets, or will she be the hero everyone praises?
Nicole Stiling, I really love the genuine vibes that come across in your acknowledgments. I felt like I knew you and I really love that feeling of knowing an author. I could really relate to your dedication to your dad, and I feel like it just really adds to the book. This is the first book of yours that I have read, and I have to say It won’t be the last.
My heart breaks for Cami as she tries to fight for her relationship with Alicia, no matter how hard she fights she knows that there is no use. I also praise Alicia for following her heart and staying true to herself even if it means hurting Cami. I know she doesn’t want to hurt her but sometimes you must hurt others to find yourself. I’m so excited to be on this journey with Alicia and Cami to see if their love will last or if it will become a memory of the past.
I loved this book so much; I enjoyed being along for the ride with all the twists and turns. I rated this book 4.5 stars and I will definitely be reading this book again in the future. It was written so beautifully, and the details were perfect.

This was my first book by this author and I will be definitely going back for more. This was a really interesting crime story with sapphic romance sprinkled on top and it kept me engaged until the last page. At first I couldnt see how Cami could ever forgive Alice, but I loved loved loved how the author took us along on their journey of forgiveness, letting go and choosing love. There was no explicit sex scenes, which I prefer, but I still had the best time with Cami and Alice. As far as the crime part of the story? I didn't know who the serial killer was until it was revealed by the author. Such a great read!

Entertaining second-chance romance with a murder-mystery thrown in. The characters were both believable and likeable, and while the reuniting felt rushed, the overall storyline was a fun ride. Plenty of twists and turns in the investigation, and having the two main characters on (not quite) opposite sides made for some tension and suspense.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.

First book by this author, but won't be my last. I loved how she intertwined the romance in with the suspense and the murders. It was well written and kept me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out who the killer is and if they two MCS would get back together.

Cami Lyons is a detective in a small town and isn't used to a killer on a spree. She's tasked with finding a killer that's terrorizing her town, but she doesn't expect her ex to show back up in town after leaving abruptly years earlier. Cami tries to keep her distance and hold on to her anger, but it's easier said than done when there is a killer on the loose.

Alicia left her girlfriend and her whole life behind without so much as a heads up, but she regrets it and comes crawling back to try and repair all the relationships she ruined, especially with Cami. She is the crime reporter for the local newspaper and is tasked with interviewing Cami about the current murder which doesn't go well.

I enjoyed the storyline, even though I figured out who the killer was decently early, but Stilling did a good job of keeping it interesting and kept it intriguing.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

An amazing thriller with great character development. It's filled with suspense and will keep you wondering what's going to happen next. I enjoyed every minute.


Thank you, Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley.

Cami Lyons is a detective in small town, Oakview, who is finally doing okay after her girlfriend of six years abruptly breaks up with her to move halfway across the world.

Alicia is a journalist who leaves her entire life behind in search of happiness and basically regrets it immediately. Three years have passed and she’s moved back to Oakview where she’s now a crime reporter who works professionally with Cami.

Around the time of Alicia’s arrival back to town, a dead body is found. And it won’t be the last.

I found the mystery solving portion of the book to be very authentic and I could feel the frustration of the detectives as they struggled to find a break in the case.

This book is perfect for fans of police procedurals, mysteries involving catching a serial killer, second chance romances, and closed door romance.

Pub date: February 13th 2024

Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for a copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Alicia Flynn experiences an existential crisis and decides to leave her partner of 6 years, Cami Lyons, to travel to Australia in search of herself. Cami is shocked and devastated and Alicia soon realizes she’s made a terrible mistake.
Three years later Alicia returns to town where Cami has worked hard to heal and rebuild her life. She is a detective that has been thrown into a homicide case and it soon becomes clear they have an active serial killer in their town. Alicia is the reporter assigned to follow the story and Cami is shocked when Alicia shows up to meet with her.
Both wrestle with the past hurt as they navigate their working together as the case intensifies and Alicia finds herself more involved in the case than she would like as it puts her in danger.
The story draws the reader in from the prologue and keeps you riveted throughout. A very good sapphic thriller! I look forward to reading more from this author.
Thanks you to Bold Stroke Books and NetGalley for the arc of this book.

𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗦: 𝚂𝙰𝙿𝙿𝙷𝙸𝙲. 𝙲𝚁𝙸𝙼𝙴. 𝙼𝚈𝚂𝚃𝙴𝚁𝚈. 𝚃𝙷𝚁𝙸𝙻𝙻𝙴𝚁. 𝚁𝙾𝙼𝙰𝙽𝙲𝙴. 𝙵𝙸𝚁𝚂𝚃 𝚁𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙾𝙽𝙳𝙴𝚁𝚂. 𝙵𝚁𝙸𝙴𝙽𝙳𝚂. 𝚂𝙴𝙲𝙾𝙽𝙳 𝙲𝙷𝙰𝙽𝙲𝙴. 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴/𝚁𝙴𝙿𝙾𝚁𝚃𝙴𝚁.
📚 ᴀʀᴄ 🏳️‍🌈⁠
Rating: 4/5 🌟⁠🌟⁠🌟⁠🌟⁠

𝚂𝚄𝙼𝙼𝙰𝚁𝚈:
"𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨. 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩."
"𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘪 𝘓𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘬𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘶𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢 𝘍𝘭𝘺𝘯𝘯. 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙖 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚."

That was some mistake because the emotions Cami went through were just intense. The pacing and emotions are well-written. And the killings were really something intriguing and when the killer was revealed.. well, people can be crazy for sure.

𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗦:
For a minute there, I thought Katie was loving Cami because she was intense with her "hatred." But that ending was really sweet. I loved how the main characters were all connected with one another. Friendships can really save lives because Cami would have had it worse, were it not for her friends.

𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
The friendship between Alicia and Cami's friends. You could feel how characters felt before and after Alicia's getaway and not only how that affected the MCs but also the friends. In all friendships, there is an ice queen, the sunshine, and the one who is a mixture of both, besides the MCs. Well, this was it. I am not one to believe in second chances to people but 𝗜 𝗱𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 and 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲. I enjoyed how Stiling brought Cami and Alicia back together. The prologue was a thing of legends.

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙍𝘾 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙫𝙞𝙖 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙨𝙤 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬.

The Rewind is a combination of a thriller mixed with lesbian closed-door romance. We follow police detective Cami through a murder investigation and a tumultruous relationship with Alicia the crime detector, not connected of course. I found it to be a bit of a slow burn with some dialogue going on longer than I expected. But definitely a worth while read!