The Last Time We Met

I absolutely adored The Last Time We Met.
Austen is your hot rocker and Merritt the doctor with less experience in love and yet to flower, and when they meet up after 10 years the spark is still there.
A lovely sweet romance which keeps you entertained until the end
Would I recommend: Yes, a well written romance

I really enjoyed this light lesbian romance. Merritt works for Doctors Without Borders and takes her friend Terry for a break after a particularly harrowing experience in Andes of Peru. They visit Merritt's parents in Australia where her father, a homophobic senator, is working on diplomatic trade. Playing at a gala hosted by the senator is Austen. She left her Australia home at 16 and has become an international singing superstar. Austen and Merritt met once a decade before when she was in medical school. Austen was a rising singer then and Merritt was treated poorly. But she has never gotten over the attraction she felt.

For me several things took this book to a higher level that most f/f romances. Often side characters are props and one dimensional and the romance is between the only two available women. In this book there are other romantic potentials, a lawyer, a photographer, military medical people. Merritt actually goes on outings with another woman. I enjoyed learning about the work and stresses of DWB. Austen's character was more a stereotypical singer. But she acknowledged her past and was willing to date to see where things would go. At one point a bar bet allows Merritt to show her trust and confidence in the new relationship. Another author might have turned it into a dramatic misunderstanding. I also loved Australia as the setting. When the author mentions a print of a painting I didn't know I instantly looked it up and found the original is in a bar in Melbourne. Little touches like that enhance the story and romance.

The story is told from both MC/s POV. They are both sexy and smart. They also have both been through a lot in their lives and work which makes them appreciate the importance of a relationship. I would like to know what happens to some of the side characters but the main story is full and complete. (4.5 stars rounding up). Thank you to NetGalley and Bella Books for an ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review.

I love when books are told from both points of view because I get to see each characters perspective. In this book, Austen was a stereotypical celebrity who was out to party and have one night stands. She and Merritt met over 10 years ago and it was not a pleasant experience for Merritt. The book starts off 10 years later and has some flashbacks on the beginning. I am thankful that the flashbacks were short and sweet and the book moved along to the present. I really identified with Merritt, she was smart, strong, caring, sensitive and a good person. I also enjoyed her friend Terry who was lighthearted and fun. The dialogue was good and the story was entertaining.

Merritt and Austen met and had a connection but it hurt Merritt when she realize Austen was just using her and she vow to not let anyone do it to her again. Austen regrets what she did but at that time she had feelings for someone else who never really return it so she been known to do one night stands.

Merritt is a doctor who works for Doctors Without Borders her and her friend Terry are taking a break for work after a devastating accidents that killed a lot of people.

Austen is famous musician who is having some downtime when she and Merritt see each other Austen doesn’t remember her but feel they met before Merritt gives her the cold shoulder despite still being attracted to Austen.

Merritt is trying to keep Austen at arms length but it’s hard to do when they both feel the pull to each other but Merritt is afraid to let herself trust Austen who hurt her years ago and Austen wants to prove to Merritt she not that person anymore.

This was a enjoyable read I like the other characters as they were supporting but had their own moments.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.