This book was so so good! I loved this couple and my heart broke for them every time their circumstances wouldn’t work. The MMC is a “if he wanted to he would” type of guy and I loved how the FMC wouldn’t take anything less than what she needed. This book was beautifully written with multiple different aspects like grief, toxic relationships, right relationship wrong time, etc. l would 100% recommend reading this book!!

ARC review ✈️
5 gut wrenching, sob out loud stars
This book should come with a packet of anti-anxiety meds and a gentle reminder to breathe because I’m sure I stopped a few times.

I have been broken and put back together over and over throughout this book. The pull, chemistry, sassy banter, tension, and passion that JP & Jules share is out of this world. Maybe it went on a little too long or maybe I was just ready for their happily ever after way sooner.

I knew this was going to have angst and I read the author’s content warnings in the beginning. I knew there would be cancer and death from the start, but it was a gut punch when it was the exact cancer my dad had. The descriptions were so spot on that I feel the author must also have this personal experience.

Even still, the storyline is beautiful. It has bumps in it like real life. I loved the grandmother storyline! The twist was unexpected and pleasant. The happily ever after was everything! I really wish we got a little more of them as a couple though. Once their timing finally worked out it felt like time sped up and then it was over. I would’ve liked another couple chapters looking ahead into their future.

Many thanks to Caitlin Moss for the opportunity to voluntarily read and review. Best wishes on your release!

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"Being with JP was like being vividly conscious of each heartbeat of falling in love. We’re a love story measured in moments. In movie nights and card games. In fortune tellers and fast food. An infinity of almosts that sunk us deeper and never let us go." An intense and moving love and life story.

Thank you @caitlinmossauthor and @netgalley for the digital arc 💖.

✨What it is about:
Julia and JP meet while on a flight from Chicago to Seattle, and coincidentally are headed to the same event: Julia’s sister’s gender reveal party. They strike up a conversation and soon, life continues to put them in each other’s way throughout a period of five years. However, things never seem to be aligned for them to stay together and give a formal relationship a go. The pair become the perfect example of the “right person at the wrong time”. ✨

💭My thoughts:
This book navigates through the real and complex issues that can affect relationships, and breaks your heart multiple times in the process. I found myself shedding a tear more than once, and feeling very conflicted at many points while reading. The story evokes so many emotions, it’s hard to describe, but I have said it before and I’ll say it again, Caitlin Moss knows how to write a beautifully crafted story, and more people should give her work a chance. This one is one that will stay with me for quite a while for multiple reasons, which I won’t discuss because I can’t without spoiling it all for you. (If you read it and want to discuss, my DMs are always open). I’m just going to say that this is SO emotionally charged, you need to be ready for it. I guarantee you will experience an emotional roller coaster while reading, as it is heartbreaking, a little frustrating, yet beautiful at the same time. Like all of the books I’ve read so far by Caitlin, as soon as I started it I could not put it down, so be ready to binge it, because it’s inevitable not to. Also, I will never see Taco Bell and not think of this book.

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Read if you like:
🔮Emotional twists
🔮Right person, wrong time
🔮Invisible string theory
🔮Strangers to lovers
🔮Chicago setting
🔮Fortune tellers

⚠️CW: Death of a parent, cancer, death of a spouse, some profanity, sexual content.

“Fated to meet. Destined to fall in love. Bound to fall apart.” This intriguing premise sets the stage for Caitlin Moss’s latest novel, Goodbye Again, a story that blends romance, fate, and personal growth into a beautifully crafted narrative.

The story follows Julia Waters, a woman whose life is governed by logic and simplicity. Her world is turned upside down when she meets JP Chapman during a cross-country flight. JP, a charming kindergarten teacher with a winning smile and a quick wit, sweeps Julia off her feet. Their chance meeting leads to an enchanting night in Seattle, where a fortune teller ominously predicts that their futures are forever intertwined.

But as often happens in life, the path to love is far from straightforward. Over the next five years, Julia and JP navigate the complexities of careers, changing cities, and numerous missed opportunities. Their journey is a testament to the challenges of maintaining a connection across distances and life changes.

It is Julia’s grandmother, who appears in her dreams with guidance and wisdom, that becomes a pivotal force in her life. Through her grandmother’s advice, Julia begins to understand that love isn’t always about clarity and precision. Instead, it’s about trusting the invisible threads that pull us towards our true desires.

Caitlin's storytelling shines as always as she explores the themes of destiny, love, and self-discovery. Also, the way she writes about grief and loss touches the deepest strings of one's heart. The reason I look forward to her writing the most is that time and again her words have given an outlet to my repressed emotions. It just melts my heart. There were so many instances when I had to pause and take it all in.

For anyone who enjoys a romance with a touch of fate and a journey of self-discovery, Goodbye Again is a must-read. Caitlin Moss has once again delivered a story that resonates deeply and beautifully.

Available on September 3, 2024, this book is a testament to the enduring power of love and the courage to follow one’s heart. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC

Book review/ARC: Goodbye Again by Catlin Moss

When Julia, a therapist, and JP, a kindergarten teacher, meet on a flight, there’s instant chemistry between them. For one night, they wander through the streets of Seattle, where a fortune teller predicts that their fates will be entwined forever (Before Sunrise vibes, anyone?? If you switch Seattle with Vienna!). But then life gets in the way – and even though Julia and JP’s paths cross again and again, they never seem to be able to stay on the same road for long.

I must say that I had completely different expectations for this novel when I started reading it. Yes, this is a cute love story about second, third, fourth and more chances, and it’s funny and witty – but there are also challenging and sad moments I found really surprising and heartwrenching. At some point, I was a little upset about the reasons that kept them apart and very frustrated with JP and his choices and the way he treated Julia – but by the end of the book, I felt he had redeemed himself. (I’m still watching you though, JP!)

Don’t be fooled by the cover! A romance it may be, but Goodbye Again is also heartbreak, grief and loss. Thank you @netgalley and Caitlin Moss for the advanced reading copy.

Goodbye Again by Caitlin Moss was so cute, I literally laughed out loud and even shed tears as well.
I just love how she creates characters who you instantly fall in love with.
This storyline was flawless, the characters were engaging, the pace was perfect, I couldn't get enough, I felt everything this author threw at me.

Thank you Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC!
This book was raw, beautiful, heart breaking, funny, and more. I devoured it. I love a book that spans multiple years as I feel like it lets us really know the main characters and what motivates them. This book made me laugh and cry and feel all the feels. JP and Julia’s love story and journey is definitely worth a read.

Oh Caitlin Moss, you ripped my heart out over and over and over again and still walked away with a five star review!
This was utterly perfect - I absolutely LOVED JP and Jules, have you ever read a book and thought to yourself “these characters will stick with me”? That’s how I felt while reading this one. I just know this story and these characters will stick with me for a long time to come.

Caitlin’s writing style and this entire premise was just SO well done, the effortless way she writes such beautiful stories is such a gift. I am forever thankful she shares her gift with us!

If you’re looking for a romance for the ages, a dash of magical realism that was SO WELL done, dive in. Prepare to cry, prepare to scream WHY?! Prepare to swoon…oh just prepare!

I loved the premise of this book, the idea that life is choices, and chances, and opportunities we take and miss. People we meet, and don't, and all of those people and choices line up in a way that allows us to somehow end up right where we are supposed to be and exactly when we're supposed to be there.

Julia and JP were all of this and not only did this work but it left me feeling connected to both of them even as the story tested their connection.

I do wish there was more of them as a couple at the end, but at the same time I only think I wanted it because I didn't want this book to end.

I loved both of them and really connected with them and with the way the author told this story.

I enjoyed and recommend this title.

4.5 stars! Beautifully written story full of love, complicated family dynamics, grief, and more love. Julia Waters is a keep it simple and uncomplicated relationship person who doesn’t give second chances. JP meets Julia on a flight to Seattle from Chicago where their meet cute is quite serendipitous. They spend an evening together wandering the streets of Seattle and meeting a fortune teller who predicts they’ll be forever connected in one way or another, but fails to give the specifics. The story flows well over the next five years, following Julia and JPs frequent “right person wrong time” situations. Julia has frequent dreams of talking with her Gramma who helps guide her through the challenging times of her life.

I devoured this story. Admittedly I’m not usually a fan of “insta-love”, however it made perfect sense in this context. To me, it had the feel of the song “God bless the broken road”, because it was clear they were meant for each other, but the path to get there was an endlessly rocky one. There were moments I felt frustrated by both MC’s choices, but as I thought more about them they always felt in line with their values and personalities. I found myself tearing up intermittently throughout this story because parts were simply heartbreaking. There are heavy topics of grief and a cancer dx in this book (not a MC) so please be sure you’re comfortable with that topic.

I have lots of highlights from this book because there are several wonderful quotes, not just from the love story perspective but also from a personal/life experience perspective. It was nice to read a romance that didn’t follow the same tropes I would normally seek out.

Thank you very much to NetGalley, and Caitlyn Moss for this ARC opportunity! All opinions above are my own.

I’m not sure I can sum up in a review how this book made me feel. The emotions this had me feeling were so much more than a book has made me feel in a long time.
It follows Julia who meets JP on a flight, they share a crazy instant connection, a fortune teller even tells them their futures will forever be entwined.
It then spans 5 years of chance encounters but the timing or relationships always create a hurdle too big for them to overcome. My heart hurt for both of them as you could feel how much respect they have for each other but also for each others circumstances, I was at one point crying and begging them to just hurt someone so they could both be together!
In the synopsis you said, She must trust her Grandmothers advice and, ultimately herself - when I got to the part of the book which i believe this refers to I audibly gasped and thought wow I hadn’t seen that coming.
Caitlin, you have become a go to author for me not just because of this book but because of your writing style, bravo 👏
Thank you NetGalley, Caitlin Moss and KDP for this ARC, all opinions expressed are my own.

Oh my god, this book! The way it had me immediately hooked and loving them and their banter and then being so sad and then happy and then crying and then happy. This book put me through the wringer of emotions and not knowing what would come next. I could not read it fast enough so I could find out what happens!

This book was reminiscent of a hallmark movie I saw where the couple sees each other each Christmas, but the timing is never right.

I was excited for the premise of the book, but the execution was lacking. The characters never matured, which was disappointing. I also struggled with the actions of both the FMC and MMC. Rule number one, don’t marry the rebound!

Overall, I think more flushing out of the character development is needed. The storyline with the mom and sister was kind of meh to the overall story as well.

Goodbye Again has all of the good feelings of falling in love for the first time……. Over and over again. Julia and JP experience everything life could possibly throw at you while living their own lives. But life keeps throwing them back together for only little bits of time. They are a couple that is easy to root for!

DNF at 23%. The romance part of this book is pretty good but I was not engaged in or interested in the lives of the characters outside the relationship. Considering this book is about more than the romance I decided to stop. Normally I like novels about characters with an invisible string but this one did not hold my attention. I need more atmosphere, fun scenes like the fortune teller and a unique writing voice to evoke emotions. Less step by step narration of what a character is doing.

More of a personal preference than a critique on this writer.

This romance is so unusual. I went in blind, knowing that I enjoyed the previous book of the author that I've read and that trusted friends loved it. The short chapters, the banter, the spice, all of it is so good. The whole concept of right person, wrong timing is pushed to its very limits, and all I wanted was for JP and Julia to get it right, even though it felt like it couldn't ever happen. There are many angsty moments as well, and times when I wanted to reach into the book and strangle a particular side character. Overall, I loved this book so much.

This was my first time reading a Caitlin Moss's novel and I was absolutely hooked.
I love the tone of voice and the light banter between the main characters and their connection.
I felt invested in their happiness, intrigued by the future teller predictions and the serendipity of their encounter.
I'm definitely going to read more from this autor.

This book is a journey. It spans over the course of five years. Two people meet on a plane become friends and that friendship turns into more. Right person wrong time is one of my favorite tropes just due to how emotional and jarring that feeling can be. This story was a romcom but with so much more depth. You feel for the characters in their life and what they are experiencing. I loved the connection between JP and Julia. They are continuously being pulled to one another. Absolutely beautiful writing and story.

“Love often arrives when you aren’t looking for it. It swoops in on ordinary days and follows you around with every minute that passes. Love is an opportunist presenting ultimatums: fall in love or walk away.”

Goodbye Again is a tale of two strangers who evolve to lovers to friends to lovers to strangers to friends to strangers to lovers. I was sobbing and literally laughing out loud through every ebb and flow of Julia and JP’s relationship. Because they were so off-again on-again, the weight of the suspense and tension had me hooked. The theme of finding the right person but it being the wrong time carried the entire novel. Julia and JP’s attraction was undeniable and it was as though fate, an invisible string, was always bringing them together even when it wasn’t their time quite yet. And although their moments together were brief and sporadic, they were significant turning points of their lives…five years of what could be.

My favorite love stories are those that aren’t grand in nature and are of just two ordinary people, but it is the love they have for one another that feels like it can transcend life itself. Caitlin Moss delivered just that. We didn’t need any extra frills or outlandish tropes… the connection spoke for itself. From the sweetest meet-cute, to JP being the purest, most selfless soul, to the yearning, to the perfect amount of spice, to a sprinkle of magical realism, and to Julia mending relationships with her family, friends, and herself, I could not get enough. All in all, it was very cathartic and very satisfying.

This is my first Caitlin Moss book and I genuinely look forward to reading more!