Maren is the top Australian newsreader when her rebellious teenage child, Orli, gets in too much trouble and forces Maren to take a work break and move to Sydney, closer to her ex husband. There they both meet Jac, their neighbour who runs a business of motorbike rides/tours.

I thought it was a really sweet story. I especially enjoyed Orli's storyline. I thought it was a very sympathetic portrayal of a lost teenager, trying to finger out life and who they are. And I enjoyed Orli's bond with Jac and how much it allowed Orli to open up.

The romance was very nicely done. I wasn't a particular fan of the particular obstacle in the way of their relationship, but in the end it ended up being a much smaller issue than I anticipated and didn't bother me so much.

Fun and cute, quick read.

4.25⭐️
Unpleasant circumstances force Maren McEvoy (46), the bisexual, closeted star newsreader, to turn her life around. To be able to take more care of her 16-year-old rebellious daughter Orli. To prevent Orli from going completely off the rails, the two move to Sydney. She hopes to improve her relationship with her daughter, reconnect their emotional bond, and guide her through the difficult teenage years. Here she also receives support from her ex-husband, who lives nearby. But in the fast-paced world of the news, she runs the risk of being dumped.

The new and interesting neighbor is Jacinta Fowler. She earns her living by running a motorcycle touring business. She cherishes her motorcycles and lives a contented life until Orli, who is capable of any mischief, makes her life difficult.

Jac is a very interesting and decent person. It's nice to see her relationship with Orli slowly evolve from angry and full of suspicion to friendship. I hope there are many Jacs out there who can help a rebellious teenager face the consequences of their actions and find something that can intrigue a young person who is willing to work hard for it. I can also relate to Jac's love of her motorcycles and the feeling of freedom on a ride. I owned a BMW 650 ccm (called Bella Blue) myself and loved touring around Switzerland alone or with my wife on the pillion.

The development of Maren and Orli is beautifully written. They both have to find a way for theri respextive coming-out. But also how Maren and Jac's relationship changes, from neighborhood to friendship and then to love, is very nicely and sensitively described. And there are also some sexy and hot scenes.

I really like Cheyenne Blue's stories. They are stories about people I would like to get to know. The characters have depth, the themes are interesting, the Australian setting is beautiful, and the romances are wonderful. Troubled teenager Orli, facing juvenile detention for mischief, and Maren's struggle to do the right thing for her daughter while pursuing her career are real issues that unfortunately many mothers experience.

An emotional and exciting story with likeable characters.
Many thanks to Ylva and NetGalley for receiving an ARC.

I can see that I seem to be in the minority in my opinion of this book. And to be honest I'm not exactly 100% sure why it hit me in such a bad way. I did give it two stars because it was written well, and I loved the motorcycle stuff, but, the characters just drove me up a wall, and, the problem is that I'm pretty sure that they weren't supposed to (sometimes a villain or an antagonist is supposed to annoy the reader, but, I think that I was supposed to like these three main characters, and, I didn't. I really really didn't.

Orli is a fucking privileged asshole kid, Jac is a dense self absorbed idiot, and Maren is a waffling chickenshit. Acting like Maren was wrong for not tanking her career for a woman she's known for weeks, and oh poor poor Jac, so put upon. And then Orli. I guess that's a lot of teens? It's never ever their fault. Ever. And Maren, just make a decision. Either a bad one or a good one, but, enough waffling.

I will say that I really really liked Janelle, I would definitely read a story about her finding love on her retirement cruise. But, as for the characters in this story. Unfortunately they just annoyed the hell out of me and made reading the book and getting through it to the end was hard. (I did, ah... partially because I wanted to see if Janelle would appear again heh :))

Thank you to NetGalley, Ylva Publishing, and Cheyenne Blue for this ARC for an honest review.

Really loved this depiction of the complications in coming out to your family, even as a late bloomer. The dynamic between the MCs were sweet and honest, which suited their ages. I’ve never been to Australia but reading about the various areas around Sydney made it part of my bucket list.

I'll be on the lookout for more!

Im not sure about this one. The only characters I liked was Jac and her crew. Maren and her daughter...not so much.
Maren's daughter is everyone's nightmare teen daughter might be. She starts out, at the beginning of the story, a rebellious, uncontrollable teen. And unfortunately, she doesn't change much through out. This made it very difficult reading for me. I almost stopped reading at about 40%. But I continued hoping it would change. It does...but not as much as I would have liked it. Probably more like real life. But doesn't make for an enjoyable read.
Lots of life decisions to make and lots of sex scenes.....which I ended up skimming because it didn't advance the story.
This is an ok read.
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review

I would read Cheyenne Blue novels just for the Australian slang and word choices. Maren McEvoy is 46 and a successful and popular newsreader, or as we’d say in America, she anchors the evening news. Her sixteen year old daughter Orli is running with the wrong crowd. After getting in trouble with the law something has to change. Maren takes a year off and moves with her daughter from Melbourne to Sydney. She hopes to rebuild her relationship with her Orli, and get her away from her friends and poor choices. It helps that her ex-husband will be closer as well.

Jacinta Fowler is Maren’s next door neighbor. She runs a motorcycle tour business mostly from her home. She is furious when she catches Orli in her shop more than once, especially when she causes damage. Maren is drawn to Jac almost from the start. She is bisexual but isn’t out because of her career. She is willing to act on her attraction. In a relatively short novel she is trying to sort complex issues of parenting, her sexuality and how to keep a career she has worked hard for. Jac is a more solid and stable character. She is hard working and enjoys her business but not always every customer. As someone who went through a motorbike phase (owned one for five years), I love that motorcycles are a big part of this story.

Jac wants a relationship but because of her past she does not want to be with someone who can’t be out with her. Orli gets her own side character storyline that adds to the story. It is nice to see her change from a bratty teen to something better. I enjoyed the storylines and characters. My only critique is that Jac’s concern gets repeated too many times. It is her major issue, but it felt repetitive to have it in her thoughts, telling it to friends, and sharing it with Maren. But that is a small issue and maybe only bugged me.

This book will easily please fans of Cheyenne Blue and other romance readers as well.

Cheyenne Blue’s Sometimes We Fly delivers a heartfelt and steamy Sapphic romance that explores the complexities of new connections, unexpected sparks, and the barriers that stand in their way. Fans of LGBTQ+ romance will find themselves drawn into the compelling journey of Maren and Jac, two women whose chemistry is undeniable from their very first — and delightfully chaotic — meeting.

Blue masterfully builds tension between the leads, crafting a romance that feels both organic and electric. Maren and Jac’s relationship is rich with emotional layers, marked by vulnerability, attraction, and the very real complications that threaten to derail their budding bond. The narrative doesn’t rush their connection; instead, it allows space for character development and emotional growth, making the romance feel grounded and genuine.

One of the standout strengths of Sometimes We Fly is its character work. Both Maren and Jac are well-drawn, with distinct personalities and pasts that inform their choices and hesitations. The obstacles they face aren’t just external but deeply personal, adding authenticity to the challenges of starting something new when life is anything but simple.

Overall, Sometimes We Fly is a satisfying and emotionally resonant read that blends heart, heat, and honesty. It’s a wonderful pick for readers who crave passionate, character-driven romance with a Sapphic twist.

Sometimes We Fly is another winner from Cheyenne Blue. We follow Maren, a well-known news reader and Jac, who runs a motorcycle tour company, with Maren’s daughter also playing a key role. From the teenage angst and rebellion to tension in both of the characters' careers, this is a high-stress romance, balanced by sweet moments and emotional connections.

All of the characters felt realistic and relatable, and I’d love to be able to actually take a tour with Jac!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley.

This is a story about Maren who’s a TV newsreader in Melbourne and a very popular TV star. She has a 16 year old daughter, Orli.
Maren is divorced from Marcus. Orli is pure rebellion and after getting in trouble with the police, Marin decides to take a leave of absence from her job and move them to Sydney. Their new next door neighbor is Jac, who has a motorcycle touring business.

I really liked Jac’s character, she was a very honest and decent person. Jac and Orli’s interactions were the best part of this book for me.

This was a predictable book but I love Blue’s writing style and it worked well for me. Her writing focuses on places in Australia and definitely sets the mood for me. In fact it was a big part of me deciding to visit Australia and NZ later this year. I hope to see the Royal National Park and the Sea Cliff Bridge.

Thanks to Ylva Publishing and Net Galley to read and review this good book by Cheyenne Blue.

Another great story from Cheyenne Blue. Especially if you like the strong biker type and a late out of the closet lesbian . Jac is happy with her stable like, running her bike tour business in and around Sydney, that is until Maren and her daughter, Orli, moves in next door. Maren has moved for the sake of her troubled daughter, looking for a fresh start. Hold on tight for the story that unfolds.

I really appreciated this book by Cheyenne Blue. I enjoyed Jac and Maren's relationship and banter as well as Orli in the mix.
The primary reason this book didn't get 4-5 stars from me was because while I can empathize with the issues of coming out both personally and professionally, I felt like the drama with Orili questioning where she came from and if she was wanted was so asinine. The amount of time devoted to this concern annoyed me and I found myself skimming through those parts.

I enjoyed the story and love the Ozisms! It felt a wee bit like a book that didn’t want to offend anyone…… and in this day and age that is not a bad thing! Nothing negative was said about anyone and if a preference was given by a main it was pretty much immediately followed by….. but other people might prefer x and that is okay too! One of the secondary character realises they are non binary and of course it is text book acceptance, a wee chat about personhood and pronouns follow. The concept however is not gone in to in depth. Although there was a dilemma about public authentic living there wasn’t really any angst or tension. Again in this day and age that may be what people need. Pacing didn’t suffer despite that.

I loved the first part of the book, with Maren feeling helpless with her sixteen-year-old daughter after she prioritized her work. I always wondered what would make them click and follow a better path. Then, the hot neighbor is taken on board against her will. The riding-bike scenes are immersive and almost made me want to climb on one, clinging to my rider. I loved the chemistry between Maren and Jac and how bad situations created by Orli got them close in the first place. I wished the last part of the book focused more on Orli's growth and reconnection with Maren. The resolution surely brought representation, but I wished we could dive deeper into the mother-child relationship. I also wished Blue focused less on Jac's fear of being someone closeted and more on the reasons their feelings are developing—a that connect them beyond physical attraction, sex, and bikes. But overall, I enjoyed the book.

I loved this book so much

Any type of sports themed or bikes I'm happy.

This was a beautiful story very well written and easy to read with some very heartfelt moments.
I loved all the characters and the building of the story.

Motorbikes, steaminess and fab chemistry between mains

The first chapter springboards main character Maren's seemingly fabulous and enviable life to uncharted waters thanks to her 16-year-old's shenanigans. The kid is all kinds of teenager and may spark reactions in those who've dealt with this attitude and this behavior or worse in real life. Other main character Jac is cool as are her friends she meets with regularly to hang out with and decompress. Maren and Jac sizzle on the page when they eventually act on their attraction and get busy in the bedroom (and elsewhere - have your bingo card handy y'all). There's humor and feel-good moments when the drama and bits of angst aren't taking center stage in the story. One scene in particular that took place on Jac's motorbike was so evocatively and accurately written that it brought up a flood of nostalgia in me about my last ride well over a decade ago. It might inspire some readers to dust off their bikes or learn to ride if they haven't already.

As expected in a Cheyenne Blue story, there is some Aussie slang and plenty of scenes that take place away from the usual tourist sights (in Sydney this time), though the latter do get mentioned. And if you've read 'A Heart This Big' Banksia Farm figures into this story; I always enjoy the nods to other books and Easter eggs authors sometimes add to a story so avid readers of their work notice but those that don't aren't missing anything critical to the story at hand.

The story is age gap and touches on many themes including coming out and being out, teenage antics, body positivity, privacy as a public figure, identity as it relates to your profession, and more. Although I found the teenager annoying and Maren frustrating at times, I still blazed thru the book in two days because it was hard to stop reading. There's great banter and lots of motorbike focused scenes to enjoy, steamy scenes and a nice ending, though these characters showing up elsewhere in a future book would be fun reading with a bit of a time jump involved.

I'm already looking forward to reading whatever Cheyenne Blue publishes next to see where it takes me.

I loved this! "Still not my circus. Still not my monkeys" I felt for Maren she was always pushing what she wanted down so others came first and not only her daughter. She did it for her ex husband too. She had to learn who she was away from the job, the home and everything she knew she had to learn to fly. Jac had her own background with exes being in the closet and she had to remember Maren was not her ex. I really enjoyed the family aspect and that they did not let Orli off easy. This was hard to put down and if I didn't have to of gone to work I would have done it in one sitting last night. Incredible.

This was a great read. It was great to get to know the former newsreader Maren, that must leave her job and life Melbourne for Sydney when her child Orli gets into trouble.

Maren is such a complex character that really has out her life on hold for so long, marrying her best friend that is gay, has a child with him and put the romantic part of her life on hold for so many years. He finds his happiness after their divorce, but Maren is still just focused on her career and Orli. The break from it all in their move to Sydney open new possibilities. Their new neighbour Jac, a biker chick, that has some unpleasant encounters with Orli and then slowly get under Marlen’s skin.

Maren and Jac are really great together, but it takes forever for Marlen to being prepared to come out and that is a bit of a bummer. Jac is unbelievably patient with that, and I really feel sorry for her to being in love with someone that for way too long just want to keep everything hidden and casual. I liked that a lot of complex feelings and the handling of how to handle coming out as well as deal with a child realizing they are non-binary.

*4.5

I like this book a normal amount. I promise. I mean, a motorcyclist woman?? A closed celebrity? A coming out later in life? Of course I was hooked.
I appreciated the relationship between Maren and Orli, the mother and daughter bonding, and I swooned for Maren and Jac. The two of them are so damn cute together. I liked the way their relationship is developed.
And I love how supportive Maren’s ex husband is.

Thank you Netgalley and Ylva Publishing for the ARC.

A very good, heartwarming story.

Maren McEvoy has a streak of bad luck after her ex moves in with his boyfriend and her daughter gets arrested. She needs a change.

Jacinta Fowler lives a relatively boring life, mostly focused on work until her new neighbor's daughter starts wreaking havoc and puts her business at risk. She tries to stay angry, but the girl's mother is breathtaking. but also famous and closeted which isn't something Jac should get involved in, but Maren is hard to resist.

It's not as light hearted as her previous books, but Maren's emotional journey is done wonderfully and the character growth is outstanding in the well it's written. I enjoyed the secondary characters that help make the story what it is.

It was well written, emotional read with humor woven throughout that made a heavier read a little lighter.

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

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

the first maren knew there was trouble was when her housekeeper entered the room that she was entertaining her guests, that the police were there about her daughter didnt make sense.... there was no way her daughter had been in a car jacking and was at this very moment in a police cell, no her daughter was upstairs in her room....

maren could only hope that she could keep this low key and out of the news.... but being a popular news readers there wasnt much hope of that.... but she could keep their names out of it....

the impact from that night meant that maren and her daughter had to change something.... there was no way maren was letting her daughter go off the rails any further...changes were afoot

so moving closer to her ex husband was the first step and also taking a years sabbatical and being there for her daughter... that could work...right....

jacs ran a motorbike touring business and what she didnt need was someones daughter breaking into her garages but thats exactly what happened one night...that it was marens daughter and her neighbour only added to the stress.... jacs had warned her off and she had promised....

but promises are hard to keep.... as jacs was about to find out....

omg i want to be a biker chick now... what a storyline.... great theme about coming out late and the impact it would have on your life and family.... read it in one night couldnt put it down

roll on the next book