I loved this book so much
As someone who feels like they’ll never get over someone this book spoke to my heart. Although I don’t think our story would go like this if we met again 😂
You really root for Ellie and Ash and I couldn’t put the book down as I needed to know how their story would end
I even shed a tear at the end of this book
A wonderful story with amazing characters Paige Toon really knows how to write relatable characters

What a lovely read this was! Paige is one of the best romance authors in my eyes and this didn’t disappoint! Ellie is strong minded character who never forgets Ash, even 6 years after they last seen each other. At times, I wanted to shake Ellie as she made things more complicated than they needed to be but similarly, things turned out exactly as they were meant to! Lovely romantic book that I would recommend!

Well, where to start?
I just love Paige Toon books, she never disappoints and always hits you right in the feels. She rips your heart out but then tenderly replaces it by the end of the story so you're left feeling a little bruised but comforted too.

I really enjoy how much locations play a part in Paige's books too. I feel transported to places that I have never been and also feel a familiar ring when she writes about places I have been. This book is a great example of how much our environment impacts us - the people we are, the things we hold important, how we see events. It all feels like a window into real people's lives.

I wanted to shake both of the main characters at different times in the book. If they could only get out of their own ways, they could have saved themselves a lot of heartache...but isn't that just so true of real life. I found the peek into the workings and upkeep of a large estate interesting too - it was like the looming presence of all that history and obligation was another character. I especially loved all of Ellie's colleagues from the cottages, they were real additions to the story, not just one-dimensional nobodies.

This book didn't hurt as much as Seven Summers did (in the most glorious of ways, of course) but it still had me fully invested and, at times, scared for what may become of Ellie and Ash - that's the power of great storytelling.

OMG Ellie and Ash!
Ellie is interrailing around Europe and in her last destination of Lisbon before going home. And then she meets Ash. Ash doesn’t have a phone and they make plans to meet in Madrid. Ellie’s delayed and when she gets there, Ash isn’t there. And she has no way of getting hold of him again. Until… he pops up in an unexpected setting, just as she’s moved on with her life.

My heart sank as we left Madrid behind, as I’ve come to know and love Paige Toon’s signature - travel interweaving through the romance. But she didn’t let me down! We just explored closer to home, in Wales, this time. Absolutely beautiful story.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House UK and Cornerstone for the opportunity to read this in advance of publication, very much appreciated as always.

Paige Toon did it again, with another emotional thought provoking story, one full of self discovery, of love and second (and third) chances, of hope and friendship, of heartbreak and loss. It was everything I expect of Paige Toon and I couldn’t put it down.

4 / 5

Paige Toon does it again! The way she has me turning the page, hanging on for answers. A right person, wrong time/second chance story will always do it for me. And I loved this one so much!

What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon is a sad emotional story about two people from totally different walks of life that fall in love
Ellie is travelling in Europe alone It wasn’t her choice but she’s done it. We slowly find out her story through the book but as soon as she sets eyes on Ash, she’s hooked. He’s easy to talk to, they seem to have lots in common. They spend three wonderful days together and plan to meet up in Madrid in a week’s time. It all goes wrong from here.
There are lots of shock factors in this story, especially when Ellie finds out about Ash.
The descriptions of waterfalls, countryside and flower beds add a little bit of colour to the story. I especially loved the fact that a lot of the places mentioned in this book are my local area!! How exciting!!
Many thanks is to Random House Uk for the opportunity to read this arc copy via Netgalley. My opinion is my own.
#Netgalley, #RandomHouseUk, #PaigeToonAuthor.

What a wonderful book which I read in two sittings, only because I needed to sleep.

Ash and Ellie - wow what a connection and what a story. I loved the growth of Ellie’s character, following her dreams and making a happier life for herself. She experienced all the emotions in this book and I wanted so badly for her to find her happiness.

Ash, a man who fell hard and didn’t want the pressures his life gave him, he just needed peace and quiet and Ellie. I loved the different versions of him (ifykyk) we got to see and he is such a kind and loveable man.

Both characters had similar emotional experiences in their past which gave them a deeper understanding of each other and I liked the importance of nature that the author brought through in the story, it’s so important to us all and I loved their passion for it. As for the lupins ♥️ what a lovely touch.

I was swept up into this story, their connection and love for each other made this such an enjoyable read. Fans everywhere will adore it. It’s my new favourite by this author.

I absolutely loved this book as my first pagie toon book, safe to say I will be reading more of her work.

I found the story super easy to follow and lovely and light to read all whilst keeping me gripped in the story.
The main characters were so easy to fall in love with and root for even when going through to emotional rollercoaster of this book, I found the side characters just as easy to fall in love although I would of loved them to be involved a little more than they were.

The book was beautifully written and made me think about some of the connections in my own life , the end was perfectly heartwarming and I’m so happy it gave me the ending I was praying for..

Special thank you to net galley & Random house publishing for letting me read this arc

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I was expecting this to be more of an adult book, I've read other books from this author and loved them, but this had a very YA feel, and I found I just couldn't come to like the characters. I liked the sound of the second chance romance, but the story just didn't really engage me too much. I struggled to finish, but that may have more to do with me than the book. When it comes to contemporary romance, I prefer a more grown-up feel to the romance.

Thank you to Random house UK & netgalley for the arc for my honest review.

I read one chapter late at night, and was too tired to continue. The next night I read the rest of the book and got to sleep at 4am.

I loved this.

The story was so nice and flowed really well, the first few chapters revolve around Ellie and Ash meeting while backpacking around Europe and after a few days together have to part ways but plan to meet up in a week. Even knowing that they wouldn't meet I was so hopeful they would!

There was then a time jump of six years, and I think it was done really, well there was enough exposition that we found out what Ellie had been up to for that time.

Although we all know what's going to happen after those six years I loved finding out how it would happen and then finding out more about Ellie and Ash and what had happened.

I really wish the book didn't end, I want to know more !

I don't think I've read one of Paige's books before although I've heard so many good things, and I can't believe it's taken me this long to get round to it! I'll definitely be reading more as love her style and writing.

Another delightful offering from Paige Toon with lead characters to swoon over and a fanastic will they won't they scenario running through the storyline.
As usual with Paige's books the reader gets taken on an emotional roller coaster and we get hooked into Ellie and Ash's relationship from the opening chapters.
The writing from Paige creates a special investment into the characters and of course I was rooting for them to stay together (you'll have to read it to find out though!)
I loved how it all wrapped up and the feel good and heart warming qualities that I've come to expect from a Paige book.
An easy recommendation.

Thank you netgalley and publishers for an advanced copy of this book for my review. Wow! An absolute page turner of a book that I couldn't put down. A powerful love story with more than several twists and turns along the way for Ash and Ellie. I've visited several places mentioned In the book , so I could really imagine being there with the characters. I loved the listing of songs at the end of the book that inspired the writing of the story, so I've now a new playlist too.

Paige Toon has a gift for creating situations which immediately pull the reader into the stories she writes. They are believable. Her characters also feel authentic and immediately you are immersed in their lives. In What if I Never Get Over You, Ellie and Ash meet in Lisbon. Both are interrailing through Europe. Both have difficult relationships with their families, and they have also been affected by the loss of someone close to them. There is immediately a spark, which soon becomes much more as they spend time together exploring the beautiful city of Lisbon and the surrounding area. Because Ellie has to join her parents in the Algarve, she plans to meet Ash in Madrid in a week’s time. But fate has other ideas.

I loved the way Ellie and Ash’s romance developed. Although only together for a short time, it seemed they were meant to be. I enjoyed how the time they spent together was enhanced by the backdrop of Lisbon and all its sights and sounds. Then the panic when Ellie arrives in Spain and he’s nowhere to be found. From the limited information she has there is no hope of finding him, and she is heartbroken. In the years that follow, the memory time they spent in Lisbon haunts her.

If there is anything positive to come from this it is that meeting Ash gives Ellie the strength to turn her life around. To change direction and leave her corporate life behind, becoming the professional gardener she longs to be. Accepting a job at Berkeley Hall in North Wales, she looks forward to a new start, unaware fate is about to intervene again.

What an emotional roller coaster this is. I loved both Ellie and Ash’s characters and was caught up in both the magic of the city of Lisbon and the contrasting lush countryside of North Wales where their love affair is played out. It’s a tribute to the quality of the writing that I became totally invested in this story, desperate for these two to have their happy ending, even though it appeared it wasn’t to be.

Once more Paige Toon has delivered another compelling and unputdownable read. Highly recommended.

I would like to thank Penguin Books, the author and Netgalley for an ARC of What If I Never Get Over You in exchange for an honest review.

My favorite author did it again - she wrote a book I loved. No big surprise there, but since giving five stars doesn't come that naturally to me anymore, I can safely give this one five stars without a doubt. Ellie and Ash's journey thoughout the years after their intense meet-up, is absolutely fascinating to follow - heartbreaking, heartwarming and so much in between. I loved so many aspects of this book, how deeply the characters feel for each other, how they try, how they fail. Paige Toon is such a mastermind at writing not only the settings of the book so wonderfully and picturesque, but also to deliver such strong emotions to her readers. While reading her novels, you're always set up for a good cry, many laughs and you can practically feel your heart beating faster or clenching when close to sobbing. I also adored how most part of the book was set in Wales, a place I have never been to before, but only hear amazing things about when it comes to the scenery. Also, that National Trust was mentioned and I have been to places taken care of by them before, kind of melted my heart. Be aware that there is a lot drama involved in this book - family drama, relationship drama, you name it. You also get some Bridgerton vibes combined with knowledge about plants and flowers and of course, a lot of romance. And I can guarantee that Ellies and Ashs romance will blow you away.

This is a beautiful, heart-wrenching & romantic story from the ever-so-talented author of Seven Summers.

A chance encounter on a European interrailing trip leads Ellie on a journey she never expected. Charming, kind & irresistible, Ash helps her experience life to the fullest and captures her heart. Except when she arrives in Madrid...he's not there.

Six years pass without a word, and a shock reunion has Ellie questioning everything she thought she knew about him and herself.

Why didn't he turn up, and will she ever get over the man who encouraged her to be her best self?

I'm all for a second chance romance so when I was accepted for this ARC I was really excited but unfortunately, it just fell really flat for me.

I didn't have the feeling of really rooting for the characters, I actually found their relationship immature and the level of lack of communication and almost unauthentic feel to their relationship made it hard to connect with them. Also, because I didn't have a 'bond' with the characters, I found some chapters difficult to get through as it felt very slow.

Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC in exchange for an honest review

My thanks to Random House UK, Cornerstone and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘What If I Never Get Over You’ written by Paige Toon in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

It takes Ellie just three days to fall in love with Ash who she meets in Lisbon while travelling around Europe. They don’t want to part but Ellie needs to return home so they arrange to meet in Madrid in a week’s time but Ellie is late, Ash is nowhere to be found, and she leaves with a broken heart. Six years later she takes up the job of her dreams as gardener at Berkeley Hall in Wales and comes face to face with Ash who’s not how she remembered him.

‘What If I Never Get Over You’ is a beautifully written romantic novel of Ellie and Ash who form a connection neither of them can ignore but just as life couldn’t get any better it has a way of throwing obstacles stopping them in their tracks. I loved the character descriptions of Ellie and Ash who were destined to keep meeting only to be torn apart again. This is the first Paige Toon novel I’ve read and I thoroughly enjoyed the romance, the friends Ellie makes along the way, as well as the descriptions of Wales. I recommend it!

Paige Toon does it again. Likeable characters, fabulous locations and a story that is beautifully written. I absolutely bloody loved this book and the ending was perfect.

Ash and Ellie meet interailing in Lisbon and arrange to meet in Madrid but Ash never turns up so Ellie spends the next 6 years trying to forget about Ash and the 3 days they spent together. Ellie finds herself a new job as a gardener in a huge grand estate in Wales but Ash is also there and Ellie wonders if it was always meant to be.

3.5 stars.
Ok I’m going to dive straight in by saying that initially the romance in this kept making me cringe. This is marketed as a contemporary adult romance but it felt very YA to me. There are a couple of themes (particularly concerning Ash’s father and an experience Ellie had in her youth) that were obviously there to give the story more substance but which sadly felt underdeveloped. However, overall it turned out to be a really lovely story which I enjoyed reading.

I would recommend this book to people who enjoy reading romance (especially YA romance) and cosy, feel good stories. If you cry easily get your tissues out.

Thank you to Net Galley, the publisher and the author for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.