This book is a romance, but more so a love story. It had emotional depth and the harsh realities of falling in love. This is what I want in romance novels!! Really well written and well developed plot and characters, loved it. Highly recommend

I absolutely loved this book. The story does not follow the usual tropes or predictability in current romance novels and is told from Julia's point of view. I was smiling from the beginning because of the connection between JP and Julia. who met on an airplane while traveling to attend the same party. Even with the instalove that occurred between the main characters, the story shows how circumstances can lead to not always happy endings. The story spans the course of five plus years and how two people need to overcome life and beliefs to ultimately find happiness together. I had a hard time putting this one down. The characters were written with a realness to them that pulled you in and rooting for them. I definitely would not classify this as a pure rom com due to its more emotional nature that deals with some bigger issues, but it was balanced in its delivery. I will certainly read more from this author in the future. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.

Goodbye Again is a sweeping love saga between two people who just couldn't get their lives lined up. Julia and JP met on plane ride to Seattle, bonded almost immediately, yet couldn't manage to sync up enough to give a relationship a proper go. This story is full of realistic, messy relationships between family and partners and delves into the idea of ethics and sacrifice. I enjoyed it and plan to check out more of Moss's books.

Thank you for the ARC opportunity!

Sometimes you want to read a book that has emotional depth and is written for being published, instead of the ‘fast tiktok’ books that we keep coming across, this is the former.
It isn’t a tale of love per se, but of Julia and JP’s yearning, of their friendship, and their beliefs. It is a tale of being a better person for who you love.
I absolutely loved the idea, the execution, and the way this book stands apart from all the rest that I have read this year.
This book deals with dysfunctional families, grief, and all the complexities of being in love.

A wonderful, wonderful read.

Thanks to NetGalley, the Author, and the Publishers for the ARC.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6766108966

"Fated to meet. Destined to fall in love. Bound to fall apart."

Caitlin Moss is an amazing writer and this felt like such a unique and impressive story that is not only sweet and cute but also heartbreaking and has a hint of spice.

This book had so much emotional power in it. Its a cute romance story but in addition to that it handles different relationship between children and parents, relationships between couples, friends, the growth of the characters, their up and downs. You get to follow their personal growth from closeby.

I was completely invested in this book from page one. ❤️

Arc provided by Netgalley

Thank you NetGalley and the author for providing an advanced copy of this book for my review.

This book was such an emotional rollercoaster, I constantly went from swooning to sobbing in seconds. While the beginning of the MC’s relationship didn’t feel realistic to me at first and sometimes I couldn’t understand the why of certain decisions, I slowly warmed up to this couple’s journey.

Sometimes, people fall madly in love and get it right. Some don’t. Or sometimes, love is a just wonderfully infuriating mess, full of missed opportunities, mistakes and wrong timing that, one day, just click into place when you least expect it - that’s what I think this book does beautifully.

I have loved Caitlin Moss’s novels since I read You First early last year. She has a way of making you connect with her characters and fall in love with them. This one was no exception. It made me laugh and swoon while still bringing tears to my eyes. I was constantly rooting for Julia and JP. Their journey was not linear and was heartbreaking and beautiful. The heavy topics were at the forefront but were not over the top. I can’t recommend this one enough.

goodbye again is an emotionally yearning wonderland of a romance that had me laughing, tearing up and rooting so hard for these characters and their years’ long love to finally end in happily ever after.

so many people have fantasized about an airport meet-cute and this story allows the reader to live out that dream through julia & jp: two unassuming travelers who meet on a plane heading to the same destination. their chemistry is immediately palpable though their quick witted banter and obvious attraction to each other but certain circumstances befall their ill timed meeting leading to a compromise of a tension riddled years long friendship instead of what could’ve been a whirlwind love story worthy of history books.

my heart leaped and ached for julia & jp as they kept getting the timing wrong on a love they so desperately wanted! they shared so many sweet moments, bared their souls to each other, and journeyed through so many seasons of life together experiencing ultimate joys and navigating the complexities of insecurity, grief, and loss.

i admired julia’s strength in her relationship with her mom. as someone with strained family ties, her dynamics were very family similar to mine and i felt so seen and valid in my feelings reading the moments they shared.

jp is one of the most selfless mmcs! he’s so kind and giving and someone who truly enjoys life and living to the fullest despite what is thrown at him. i’d definitely put him in the acts of service category (loveeee) bc he was so dedicated in clearly demonstrating his interest. this is my favorite quality to see in an mmc.

my only grievance is the ending feeling slightly rushed and not quite as gratifying as i had wished.

would still do highly recommend to anyone looking for a true heartfelt romance!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

THIS BOOK IS EVERYTHING. READ IT!
Wow. You know how, sometimes, you're at the beginning of a book and you love it so much already that you figure it'll definitely be worth 5 stars, but then it almost never is? Quite the opposite here. If anything, it got better and better and I would give it more than 5 if I could. Easily one of my favorites of the year (and I pretty much read a book a day, so that's saying something). I loved Julia. I loved JP. I loved Julia with JP. I loved their growth throughout the story, together and by themselves. I loved Kevin! I loved Gramma, and what a twist THAT was at the end! I even loved the sad parts. I can't say enough good things about this. I had never heard of the author before - now I have to check out her others. Beautiful writing from beginning to, literally, the end - even her acknowledgements were beautifully written. Put this on your TBR immediately.

Fate keeps pulling them together, but their timing is always off. Over the course of several years, their story weaves through so many twists and turns, and I was completely hooked! 🎢 Just when I thought I wasn’t on board with where the author was taking things, a new reveal would shift my perspective. It kept me on my toes the entire time—an emotional rollercoaster in the best way possible with fantastic character chemistry.

Thank you Caitlin Moss and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was everything I didn't know I wanted! With a title like Goodbye Again, it doesn't sound like books I normally read (which are almost exclusively romances). In fact, it was better than the books I normally read. I was sucked in right away and ended up reading it in one day.

We open on Julia on a plane going to her sister's gender reveal party. The stranger next to her starts chatting her up and they end up going out that night. They go to a fortune teller who basically tells them they're going to be linked forever. They laugh it off and continue getting to know each other. It's sexy and it's fun. We do a few time hops and look into their lives as they evolve over 5 years, sometimes they're together, sometimes they're not.

This book was heartbreaking and beautiful. There are some very heavy parts, which had me tearing up, but through that, we see character growth. I loved that it didn't follow the same path as a typical romance. Also, JP is basically a dream man, a gorgeous kindergarten teacher who loves to read and always has Julia's best interest in mind.

100% must read!

What would you do if one day a fortune teller tells you something and you cant forget and you think of it every day and somehow life coincidentaly turns that way?
Ive been loving this author for a long time and I consider her as the queen of drama and angsty romances ..
The writing is impeccable, you'll feel all the emotions
Read if you like
Right person wrong time
Banter
Tension
Heartwarming
Contemporary romance

Thanks to the Author and Netgalley for this arc in exchange of my honest opinion

✨ARC Review✨

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Gooodbye Again
Pub Date: September 3, 2024

This was my first time reading a Caitlin Moss book and I loved it! It was full of so many emotions ❤️. Must add to your TBR!

From the very first chapter, I was completely drawn into the story. JP and Julia’s initial encounter is both surprising and captivating, setting the stage for a friendship that evolves over time. As their lives intertwine, they form a deep connection, yet fate always seems to intervene. They experience love, loss, and growth, but the timing is never quite right.

This is a book that will stick with me for awhile!

Thank you to NetGalley and Caitlin Moss for the ARC!

Gosh I simply cannot say enough good things about this book! It had me kicking my feet and squealing and crying and laughing all at the same time! This is definitely in my top 5 favorites for the year, I can't recommend this book enough! GO READ IT!!!!!!

WOW! This book was on a whole new level! Caitlin Moss writes her characters so well that I feel like when they hurt, that I hurt so bad This book was one of the easiest reads I have read in the best way possible. It was light, fun, swoony and just everything I needed to cool off after a tough day and just to grab my kindle and read something this fantastic was the highlight of my days. Moss does it so well, if you haven't read this book yet, what are you doing? I feel like I connected with JP and Julia so much which obviously sounds ridiculous but I spent the entire book rooting for them! Never once did I pick this book up and want to put it down, it was that intriguing. I cried, smiled and all of the above with this novel. Also side note, the cover is a piece of art so if my review doesn't convince you to read it, hopefully the cover will!
This is a 5/5 book and I strongly recommend giving it a shot!!

I was not able to review this book due to complications with the download. Even after trying several times, it would shut down around the third chapter and I couldn't read any further.

Goodbye Again by Caitlin Moss offers an enchanting take on love and destiny. It perfectly encapsulates how true love can spark instantly, but its realisation also needs to be perfectly timed.

The story centres around Julia and JP, whose paths are destined to cross, I mean they are sitting next to each other on a flight to the same family event! From their initial encounter, their spark is undeniable. However, despite their instant chemistry, their journey to a lasting relationship is far from straightforward.

Something that I particularly enjoyed about this story, was Moss’ use of the nine pivotal moments or “chances” in the lives of JP and Julia where fate throws them at one another. Each chance represents a significant turning point in their lives, and the personal challenges they face during these moments either brings them closer together or pushes them apart. These moments were beautifully crafted and added such depth to the character development and their relationship.

I loved how Moss skillfully captured the essence of how love can be instantaneous yet requires patience, perseverance and ultimately sacrifice. JP and Julia’s interactions are filled with passion and emotion, and their growth throughout the story highlights the importance of timing and personal readiness to be committed to one another. I also truly appreciated the character of Audrey, she proved throughout the story that being the other love interest does not make you the villain.

The pacing of the novel is perfect, with each chance offering a blend of romance, introspection, and the occasional twist of fate. Goodbye Again proves that love can be both immediate and complex. It incapsulates the notion that it takes more than chemistry to build a lasting relationship.

I loved this book. It made me feel everything, there were passages that brought me to tears, parts that made me laugh aloud and so many beautiful meaningful quotes! Fans of romantic fiction who appreciate a nuanced exploration of love’s complexities will find this novel both satisfying and inspiring.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the Author Caitlin Moss for my ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This morning, I intended to read precisely one chapter of this book before picking up another book that I had planned on reading today instead. Things did not go according to plan. I couldn’t put this one down. I devoured this book. I absolutely adored JP and he’s secured a top five spot in best book boyfriends of all time. Despite expectations that romance novels will always follow a certain format, this one did not—and I love it even more for that. This book was heavy at times, covering hard topics of grief and loss. While it had hard subjects, the humor really balanced it out well. This book has easily become one of my favorite romances of the year and I cannot wait to suggest it to everyone. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy!!

Goodbye Again has such delicious banter. So good I couldn’t stop reading it. I actually wondered where Caitlin Moss has been all my life. Her writing is so easy to read and I was drawn to keep reading. Chemistry was crackling right off the bat. The dialogue was fantastic. The way I devoured this book was remarkable.

This is a story of two strangers, JP and Julia, who met on a plane from Chicago to Seattle who happen to actually be going to the same party. From there, an invisible string is tied between them and every time there is distance between them, they grow much more fond of each other. I enjoyed watching them get to know each other, watching their love grow. They’re PERFECT for each other, they get each other but it’s never the perfect time for them, life always gets in the way.

This book is going to make you feel. It’s going to want you to feel loved. It’s going to make you long for the characters. Many times I felt my shoulders raise to my ears while swooning over the romance but I also felt my heart drop to my stomach in some parts.

Caitlin Moss’s *Goodbye Again* is the kind of novel that hits you right in the feels and lingers there, like the last notes of a bittersweet song. It’s a story about love, loss, and the impossible choices that come with both—perfect for anyone who’s ever wrestled with the question of whether to hold on or let go.

Meet Ella James, a successful journalist with a life that seems picture-perfect from the outside. But beneath the surface, she’s struggling to keep it all together after a heartbreak that left her reeling. When she’s sent back to her hometown to cover a story, it’s not just the assignment that dredges up old memories—it’s also the return of Jack Lawson, the man she thought she’d left behind for good.

Jack and Ella have history, the kind that’s messy, complicated, and unfinished. Their chemistry is undeniable, even after all these years, but there’s a reason they said goodbye in the first place. As they navigate the murky waters of their past, Ella is forced to confront everything she’s been running from: the pain, the regrets, and the possibility that maybe, just maybe, they weren’t meant to end the way they did.

From the moment Ella and Jack are back in each other’s orbit, the tension is palpable. Moss does an incredible job of capturing that push-pull dynamic—two people who are irresistibly drawn to each other, but who also carry the weight of their shared past. Every interaction between them crackles with unresolved emotion, making it impossible to predict whether they’ll find their way back to each other or walk away for good.

*Goodbye Again* isn’t just a story about rekindling an old flame; it’s about the hard choices that come with it. Ella is at a crossroads, torn between the life she’s built and the one she might have had with Jack. Moss explores these themes with a deft touch, delving into the complexities of love, regret, and the fear of making the same mistake twice.

What makes this novel stand out is Moss’s ability to create characters who feel real, flawed, and deeply relatable. Ella isn’t just a woman in love—she’s a woman grappling with her identity, her ambitions, and her need for closure. Jack, with his quiet strength and lingering regrets, is the perfect counterpoint to Ella’s driven nature. Together, they create a dynamic that’s both heart-wrenching and hopeful, as they navigate the emotional minefield of second chances.

Moss’s writing is sharp and evocative, with a knack for capturing the small moments that carry big emotions. The setting—a small town that feels both nostalgic and suffocating—adds another layer to the story, making it clear that sometimes, going back is the only way to move forward.

If you’re in the mood for a novel that will make you laugh, cry, and maybe even reconsider your own past loves, *Goodbye Again* is the book for you. Caitlin Moss has crafted a story that’s as heartwarming as it is heartbreaking, with characters you’ll be thinking about long after you’ve turned the last page. It’s a reminder that goodbyes aren’t always the end—they can be the start of something new, something worth fighting for.