Since I tend to love both time slip stories and marriages in crisis, I knew this would very likely work for me. I’ll be honest though, Audrey is a flawed character and that was hard to read at times. I think part of my criticism comes from seeing a lot of my own personality in her and that’s uncomfortable when she’s doing unflattering things. She does have decent character growth here, realizing her wrongs and seeing the good while still advocating for the help that she needs from Travis. I don’t know that I’ve ever read a time slip that dropped the character quite where this one does but boy was it a shocker for the character. It definitely worked as a plot device to give her some time to adjust to life with her suddenly un-estranged husband.

If you like flawed characters that experience growth, time slips and second chances, give this book a shot.

I enjoyed the narrator and thought she did well bringing these characters to life.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the gifted audiobook. The thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.

Content Notes: Fade to black romance; some strong language

3.75 ⭐️

Part women’s fiction, part time-slip fantasy, this story is all about second chances and rediscovering what matters most.

Audrey is a mom trying to juggle work, kids, and a marriage that feels like it’s slipping away. After a freak accident, she wakes up five years in the past—back before things went wrong. Suddenly she has a chance to see her relationship with fresh eyes, rethink old choices, and figure out what really matters in her marriage, her family, and her own happiness.

This was my first Laura Barrow book, and I loved her warm, relatable writing style that balances real-life struggles with just the right amount of heart. I thought the premise of The Marriage Slip was really fun—who wouldn’t want the chance to rewind time and see their marriage with fresh eyes? I liked how the story explored second chances, motherhood, and the everyday struggles of balancing it all. Audrey’s journey felt relatable, and the time-slip twist gave it a unique edge. On the other hand, some parts dragged a little and a few moments leaned too heavily into the day-to-day details, which slowed the pacing. At the same time, it was an engaging read that got me thinking about how the little things matter in love and marriage.

All in all, The Marriage Slip was an original take on love, marriage, and second chances. Even though a few slower spots kept it from being a total standout, I enjoyed following Audrey’s journey and the way it reminded me how much the little choices shape our lives. It’s a heartfelt read for anyone who likes stories about marriage, family, and getting the rare chance to hit “reset.”

Thank you NetGalley and Brilliance Audio for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

It has been quite awhile since a book gave me all the feels like this one did. I’ve never fully embraced time travel but this one made me reconsider that. It also made me rethink a handful of situations in my past where a do-over might be a blessing. This story was thought-provoking for many reasons and I loved it. Willow, the black lab, might be my all time favorite canine character. I have been blessed with a few “heart dogs” in my life and always recognize them in books. Megan Tusing was spot on as narrator for Audrey and her story.

This is such a fun time-slip second chance romance! I couldn’t help but relate to Audrey—her feelings of everyday monotony and responsibilities hit a little too close to home. But what I loved most was watching her grow, take accountability, and step into a fuller version of herself as the story unfolded.

The whole thing felt authentic in a way that made the magical premise completely believable. The pacing was spot-on, keeping me hooked without dragging, and the audiobook narrator brought so much warmth and personality that it felt like sitting down with a good friend telling me a story. Overall, this is a charming read that lingers after the last chapter!

I really enjoyed this story so much. As a married, working mom, I feel like I related to Audrey on so many levels. There are frustrations she mentioned that are frustrations I've experienced myself, and so I truly felt like this author really nailed the authenticity of a married co-parenting relationship.

I also really enjoyed following Audrey through the struggles of single parenting, dealing with a pre-teen with an attitude, crappy friends, and making new ones. I really felt so connected to the characters and situations and I don't find that happening very often. I feel like we really saw her grow, not only in her relationships, but becoming more understanding with the situations around her.

This book is up there for one of my favorite reads this year and I'm so thankful for NetGalley, Laura Barrow, and Brilliance Publishing for allowing me to listen and review.