First Paige Toon read and I really enjoyed it, would recommend to others
Good plot, decent read through, looking forward to more from the author in the future

Absolutely loved meeting Ellie and Ash and following their journeys both together and apart.
I really engaged with the characters and loved them both. I found it interesting with the class distinction and loved the travel element.
Another awesome story from Paige which left me wanting more.
Beautifully written covering so many themes, love, loss, class divide, star gazing, design, travel, loss, grief and so much more

I had very high expectations for this after reading Seven Summers last year which I adored, and I also loved this! I devoured this book in a couple of days and really fell in love with Ash and Ellie and felt myself rooting for their love story. I loved the details about astronomy and gardening and that the story starts in the magical town of Sintra. This book made me feel happy, hopeful and heartbroken all at once. I definitely recommend!

As a whole I really enjoyed this book. It was an addictive read and I found myself struggling to put it down. I loved the setting, the side story of the gardening and Ellie deciding to live how she wants! I was hooked on the characters and what should end up happening to them. I had a couple of gripes, however, when it came to romance and connections between the two love interests.

I don’t think I believed the instant connection or felt any spark between Ellie and Ash in their initial three days. I could tell they were attracted to each other but the relationship did not feel easy and dialogue was a little stilted. Therefore I did not feel how hard it was for Ellie to stop thinking of Ash. It felt more like a holiday what could have been than a love. This affected my experience of the whole book for me, struggling to believe the intensity of their supposed romance and that it might succeed against all odds.

I must add that I really didn’t like the reveal of abuse at the end of the book. It felt like a trauma dump and underdeveloped and I think the story would’ve been better off without it.

ARC received via NetGalley - thank you so much for the opportunity!

I didn't get into this at first but then after Ellie and Ash had met and the trip was over I read this in full swing.
I haven't felt so overwhelmed like this for a book in so long. I read about a quarter of the book then finished the rest in one sitting staying up way past my bed time.
I love a good romance and this one hit you in all the feels. I felt stressed, anxious, hopeful, joy, love and everything in between.
The characters are well developed and I felt I could connect well with most of them. I just could not put this down. Paige Toon never disappoints!

Oh, Ellie and Ash 🥹

Paige Toon, the queen of romance, has gone and done it again.

You won't be able to stop yourself from falling in love with Ellie and Ash instantly, just as I did. They will make you swoon, laugh, and at times, frustrated, and I found myself constantly rooting for them to find their happy ending.

Loved this one so much. I'm so grateful for my e-ARC!

What can I say? I simply love Paige Toon. Her books never disappoint me and this one has made me want to read everything I've not read by her. It is such a beautiful love story and will make you feel so much warmth by the end. I would say I wasn't really surprised by anything in this book and could see the twists coming but it's not a bad thing when what you ultimately want is a feel good, easy read. Paige is such a wonderful author and her discriptions of the various places in the book is so vivid it's like you are there with them. If you love a romance that you can't put down, this one is for you. The prefect summer time story!

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Ellie and Ash are meant to be, but their plan of reuniting in Madrid whilst travelling Europe never comes to fruition. Fast forward a handful of years and Ellie is following her dream working as a gardener when Ash suddenly reappears in her life in the most unexpected of circumstance.
This is a lovely story of boy and girl meeting, not meeting, meeting again and then...well I dont want to spoil it but expect some happiness to emerge!

Wow I could not put this down and finished it within a couple of days. What a beautiful story about how Ellie and Ash are clearly soul mates meant to be together. I loved the journey and I loved the links to nature and space. I can relate to feeling the most relaxed in the woods amongst nature. Just a lovely warming story

This was my first Paige Toon book and it did not disappoint. I read this after SAY YOU'LL REMEMBER ME and it was amazing! It gave the exact same vibes whilst still being incredibly unique! I can’t wait for her next book!

What If I Never Get Over You is a beautiful story of finding love, losing it and finding love again. The meet-cute at the beginning had me hooked right away. Ellie and Ash were destined to be together and the love story had a great start, the connection and chemistry was there. But then something happened and I felt cheated out of the happy ending that was waiting for me. It reminded me a little of The Man Who Didn’t Call by Rosie Walsh where the love interest also disappears without us knowing why. I was very intrigued because I refused to believe his intentions weren’t noble.

Anyway destiny will have it that they do meet again and there’s a lot of explaining to do but then if seems obvious that after all these years they haven’t forgotten about each other. Can they make it this time though with his ex-girlfriend nearby, his parents who are none too happy with her influence on him? Can she fit into his life, does she want to?

Even though it’s a heart-breaking novel at times I do feel the title is quite heavy and I expected to feel it weighing on me and the general vibe being quite sad but the story was light-hearted enough to get through those rough patches without too much emotional damage ;-). It was however a sad thing that they pine for each other so many years and then they (yes Ellie I’m looking at you) still want to throw in the towel. You’re destined for each other, you can’t do that, such a shame!

What If I Never Get Over You is a great love story of finding your person at the right time and place and not letting go. Love isn’t easy, people around us don’t make it easy but sometimes you just have to follow your own path and make it work. It’s a perfect novel for romance readers who aren’t shy of a rocky path and a fair amount of drama along the way :-).

Book Review: What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon

Paige Toon’s What If I Never Get Over You is a masterclass in heartfelt storytelling, a sweeping romance that explores the profound impact of love, loss, and the possibilities of second chances. With her signature emotional depth and evocative prose, Toon crafts a tale that lingers long after the final page is turned.

The story begins with Ellie, who unexpectedly falls for Ash during a whirlwind three-day romance in Lisbon. Their connection is electric, their plans to reunite in Madrid promising a love story for the ages—until fate intervenes and Ellie arrives too late. What follows is six years of longing, unanswered questions, and a heart still tethered to a moment that should have been the beginning of something beautiful.

Fast-forward to Ellie’s new life as a gardener on a picturesque estate in Wales, a job meant to help her heal and move on. But when Ash reappears, their lives colliding once more, Ellie is forced to confront her feelings and decide if the universe is offering them a second chance—or if their love was never meant to be.

Toon’s greatest strength lies in her ability to craft deeply relatable characters whose emotions leap off the page. Ellie is a wonderfully complex protagonist, torn between the safety of letting go and the vulnerability of risking her heart again. Ash is equally compelling, a man with layers of his own, making their dynamic rich and achingly real.

The narrative balances sweeping romance with themes of class, fate, and self-discovery. Toon doesn’t shy away from exploring the messy realities of love, the pain of what might have been, and the courage it takes to embrace what could still be. The lush descriptions of Lisbon, Madrid, and Wales add a sense of place that enriches the story, making it feel like a journey as much for the reader as for the characters.

The supporting cast, from Ellie’s friends to the backdrop of the estate, adds warmth and texture without overshadowing the central romance. And the pacing, laced with twists and emotional revelations, keeps readers invested from start to finish.

Fans of epic love stories like One Day by David Nicholls or The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo will find What If I Never Get Over You utterly irresistible. It’s a novel that will make you laugh, cry, and believe in the power of love to shape our lives in unexpected ways.

Paige Toon has outdone herself with this beautifully written and deeply resonant story. What If I Never Get Over You is not just a book—it’s an emotional experience that reminds us all of the enduring power of the connections that shape us. A must-read for romantics at heart.

Rating: 5/5

Here’s a shorter version of your review:

If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon follows Ellie and Ash, who fall in love during a three-day interrailing trip but spend six years apart. Ellie, now a gardener, reconnects with Ash—now Ashton Berkeley—while working at a Viscount’s estate.

I enjoyed their chemistry early on, but as the story progressed, I felt a lack of emotional depth and couldn’t fully connect with the characters. While the plot had potential, it wasn’t as engaging as I’d hoped. However, Paige Toon’s writing remains easy to read, and the Viscount theme adds an interesting touch.

Thanks yo Netgalley, Paige Toon and Penguin

Book Review: What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon
Rating: 3.5 stars

Paige Toon’s novels always shine with vivid settings and heartfelt relationships, and this one is no different. The story takes us from Lisbon to Wales, exploring the intense connection between Ellie and Ash, who fall hard and fast in a brief encounter. Their chemistry at the start was compelling, but the story lost some believability as Ellie spends years pining over someone she knew for only a few days.

While their heartbreak and trauma were understandable, both characters’ extreme, drawn-out reactions—Ellie isolating herself and Ash cutting off everyone—felt exaggerated and unrealistic. The emotional depth I’d hoped for didn’t come through as strongly as in Toon’s other books.

That said, the evocative writing and themes of love and regret were enjoyable. While this wasn’t a standout for me, fans of Paige Toon’s style will still find much to appreciate.

4.5🌟
Paige Toon is one of those authors I always enjoy reading and this one felt the same. It starts out with that very summery, holiday vibe where you're abroad and basking in the summer heat. Anything seems possible in those moments and it is for Ellie and Ash when they meet.

The book is split into parts to show time passing, which means it isn't dragged out to be too long and covers the whole story line nicely in one book.

Without spoiling anything, we follow Ellie as she starts to chase her dreams whilst never giving up hope on the man she had an amazing 3 days with and inevitably, fell in love with.

A novel filled with grief, adventure, happiness, love, family ties and familial problems/tension - it truly transports you elsewhere.

I always put off reading Paige Toonand it’s not because I don’t enjoy the books it’s because they are so emotional and brilliant I know I won’t put it down and feel a reading slump after I do finish!
This is no exception and I loved that Ellie and Ash have a genuine reason for not meeting up just after their 3 day whirlwind and it isn’t just a ridiculous miscommunication that could’ve easily been resolved.
Of course, you can expect obvious romance drama to ensue when you’re following Ellie on her landing her dream job.
I really enjoyed these characters and the book as a whole.

I received the book as an ARC and provide an honest review.

I absolutely adored this book and raced through it in 2 days. I was completely hooked and so invested in Ellie and Ash’s story right from the start. I just loved everything about this book, right down to the descriptions of nature and the different settings throughout, I could picture it all so vividly. I’ll be recommending this book to everyone, it was just perfection.

A very sweet book that would be the perfect beach or holiday read. It is very character driven and very well written. It was maybe just missing a bit of depth to the plot and the side characters but overall an enjoyable read.

I rarely read a love story, but this one really touched my heart.

The book promises 'Three days to fall in love. Six years to try to forget' and starts when Ellie meets Ash while travelling in Europe. What follows is a rollercoaster ride of emotions over six years - dealing with grief, learning to love yourself, and above all learning to go with your heart. Throughout all the twists and turns I was always rooting for Ellie and Ash to stay together - no matter what life throws at them...

Definitely worth a read!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy of this e-arc!

Paige toon does it again. Another unputdownable book. This book was so enthralling and fast paced I needed to know what was going on. I was entangled in their love story with them through the ups and downs.

Sometimes the FMC really annoyed me and it was explained at the end but there was nothing intertwined throughout that would make us know that.

I loved Ash and everything he stood for. A loveable MMC!

A really solid 4 stars 🌟