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Jackson Point Collection #1
Dear Ripley
Eight years, one divorce, and a second chance to make it right—if only they can find the right words.
Alicia Burton hasn’t set foot in Jackson Point since her divorce. But when her pregnant best friend is going home, Alicia ends up heading back to the place she swore she’d never return.
Ripley Stone is happy running her flower shop in Jackson Point. After eight years alone, the last thing she’s expecting is the news that Alicia Burton is coming home—or the rush of feelings that come with it.
When small-town life throws them back together, Alicia and Ripley can’t face each other—but end up communicating in letters instead. As angry notes become honest confessions, the pair has to face what went wrong, and whether, after all this time, either of them has really moved on.
Dear Ripley is a small-town, return-to-hometown slow burn, featuring mutual pining, meddling friends, and a couple attempting to figure out how to communicate in the face of their own emotions and their history. Content warnings for divorce, a side character’s emotionally abusive past relationship (including cheating and stalking), pregnancy after multiple miscarriages, and mention of homophobic policies/difficulties adopting for queer couples.
Alicia Burton hasn’t set foot in Jackson Point since her divorce. But when her pregnant best friend is going home, Alicia ends up heading back to the place she swore she’d never return.
Ripley Stone is happy running her flower shop in Jackson Point. After eight years alone, the last thing she’s expecting is the news that Alicia Burton is coming home—or the rush of feelings that come with it.
When small-town life throws them back together, Alicia and Ripley can’t face each other—but end up communicating in letters instead. As angry notes become honest confessions, the pair has to face what went wrong, and whether, after all this time, either of them has really moved on.
Dear Ripley is a small-town, return-to-hometown slow burn, featuring mutual pining, meddling friends, and a couple attempting to figure out how to communicate in the face of their own emotions and their history. Content warnings for divorce, a side character’s emotionally abusive past relationship (including cheating and stalking), pregnancy after multiple miscarriages, and mention of homophobic policies/difficulties adopting for queer couples.
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Published June 21, 2023
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July 28, 2024
**'Telling a great story is like sharing all those sacred ideas that your readers savor. Don't try to unnecessarily puzzle readers, just be cohesive with your words/sentences because readers can easily become antagonized..'
4.5 stars!
A very charming, exhilarating and at times amusing book #1 in this 'Jackson Point Collection' chronicle.
Highly recommended book!
4.5 stars!
A very charming, exhilarating and at times amusing book #1 in this 'Jackson Point Collection' chronicle.
Highly recommended book!
June 15, 2023
First of all I loved the concept of this book. I don’t think we often get divorced MC‘s, who were not in touch for eight years, not because they hated each other but because they wanted to start new. Add them only talking through letters when they meet again and you definitely get your unique story.
Whoever knows Jaqueline Ramsden knows she is well-known for slow-burns and excels in writing them. This story isn’t any different. The way she built this story, added the most wonderful characters and her own kind of humour made it to a story I devoured. It made me smile, then laugh because Ripley‘s and Alicia’s besties are just wonderful. If you ask me they should open a matchmaking agency. I am sure they would also have no problems to get more help because this whole town seems to be specialised in matchmaking. If there only wouldn’t be Ripley and Alicia who believe it’s too late and are too scared to even talk to each other. But thank god someone invented once the idea of writing letters, no text message because where is the fun it that if a message arrives right away. But I’m telling you it’s quite impressive how fast a letter can be delivered if the right people are involved. 😆
And in the end I was just happy how the story evolved. This book also made me think a lot about the whole concept of love. We always believe love is enough, but that’s not always true. In life we come to many crossroads and when we get there it’s important not to forget the one person at your side. It’s important to look up and check if they are still there or if they took another turn without us noticing it. Maybe we also need to take a step back and start again. As long as you are in this together, nothing else matters.
So if you’re a fan of a good slow-burn and maybe also look for something different, this is definitely the book for you. And if not maybe still give it a go. 😊
I received an ARC of this book via booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Whoever knows Jaqueline Ramsden knows she is well-known for slow-burns and excels in writing them. This story isn’t any different. The way she built this story, added the most wonderful characters and her own kind of humour made it to a story I devoured. It made me smile, then laugh because Ripley‘s and Alicia’s besties are just wonderful. If you ask me they should open a matchmaking agency. I am sure they would also have no problems to get more help because this whole town seems to be specialised in matchmaking. If there only wouldn’t be Ripley and Alicia who believe it’s too late and are too scared to even talk to each other. But thank god someone invented once the idea of writing letters, no text message because where is the fun it that if a message arrives right away. But I’m telling you it’s quite impressive how fast a letter can be delivered if the right people are involved. 😆
And in the end I was just happy how the story evolved. This book also made me think a lot about the whole concept of love. We always believe love is enough, but that’s not always true. In life we come to many crossroads and when we get there it’s important not to forget the one person at your side. It’s important to look up and check if they are still there or if they took another turn without us noticing it. Maybe we also need to take a step back and start again. As long as you are in this together, nothing else matters.
So if you’re a fan of a good slow-burn and maybe also look for something different, this is definitely the book for you. And if not maybe still give it a go. 😊
I received an ARC of this book via booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 19, 2023
Some relationships end not because the love is gone but because the partners don’t feel on the same page anymore, believe they’re not going in the same direction. Alicia and Ripley were very good together until they weren’t and a divorce seemed like the only way to go. But because it hurt so much, because the love was still very much there, they put as much distance between them as they could, hoping that would help them move on. Eight years later though, when Alicia’s best friend Harlow tells her she’s finally pregnant and moving back home and that she needs Alicia there with her for a while, the whole village is rooting for the ex-spouses to get back together. Neither Ripley nor Alicia can see a way forward together but thankfully, they both have very pushy best friends who have no idea what minding their own business means when it comes to their favourite couple.
When they first meet again, Alicia and Ripley are awfully awkward and don’t know how to start communicating again, and the way seems to be through notes then longer letters. Dear Ripley isn’t exactly an epistolary novel since we don’t get all the letters but rather what surrounds them, yet the charm is there. I love that at a time when digital communication is so easily accessible, handwritten notes are what fastens the threads of the MCs’ lives and hearts together again. I also really appreciate the fact that while miscommunication was the issue in the characters’ past, it is in the past. If you don’t know yet, I’m not a fan of the miscommunication trope, not because of it per se but because it often feels forced. Here, however, almost from the start the characters work on honesty and trust, and it made my heart happy.
Dear Ripley is an extremely charming, deliciously angsty second-chance romance novel. I was travelling when I started (I went to the GCLS’s annual conference in Denver, more about that when I manage to get my brain back in working order) and jet lag made me read more slowly than usual but I’m not unhappy about it at all, I enjoyed this story so much that I didn’t want it to end. Both Alicia and Ripley are easy to love, Harlow is sweet and so are Alicia’s brother and his love interest. I have a soft spot for Morgan, who is exquisitely obnoxious yet full of love for Ripley. The banter between the two made me chuckle several times. We’re getting her story next and I’m very impatient to get to it. 4.5⭐️
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June 23, 2023
Ramsden's latest romance is a slow, thoughtful journey with communication and acceptance of flaws the key.
A pain filled divorce, an eight year gap and a wall built between Alicia and Ripley but sometimes love is given a second chance. Best friends playing cupid, hurts, questions, angst, so much to deliberate and work through. Will it be friendship or much more together for the lead characters? Communicating by letters and flowers eventually breaks barriers and a happy destination is reached.
A worthy read from the author that I easily recommend.
A pain filled divorce, an eight year gap and a wall built between Alicia and Ripley but sometimes love is given a second chance. Best friends playing cupid, hurts, questions, angst, so much to deliberate and work through. Will it be friendship or much more together for the lead characters? Communicating by letters and flowers eventually breaks barriers and a happy destination is reached.
A worthy read from the author that I easily recommend.
May 13, 2024
Well, all I can say is that Dear Ripley is as slow a slow-burn as it can get. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a pretty good plot…couples who been divorced for 8 years with zero knowledge of how the other is doing, very supportive family members and ever-wonderful besties.
What I find especially endearing is the letters they write to each other, where Ripley and Alicia pour the heart out (not in the beginning though), which is not the norm in today's world of instant messaging, acronyms and emojis. But I must admit that there are times when the story gets a little too slow for my liking, so I tend to skip or speed-read certain parts. Overall, it's a decent read!
3.5 ⭐️
What I find especially endearing is the letters they write to each other, where Ripley and Alicia pour the heart out (not in the beginning though), which is not the norm in today's world of instant messaging, acronyms and emojis. But I must admit that there are times when the story gets a little too slow for my liking, so I tend to skip or speed-read certain parts. Overall, it's a decent read!
3.5 ⭐️
July 26, 2023
Eight years ago Alicia and Ripley divorced, amblicaly. Alicia moved away, and tried to move on with her life. When her best friend Harlow finds out after years of trying, that she's pregnant and going home to have and raise her baby. Alicia goes with her.
Ripley now owns a Florist shop, and hears that Alicia is coming home with Harlow.
But neither wants to see the other, even though the whole town wants them to get back together. After a surprise meeting, Alicia sends an apology note to Ripley. But she doesn't take it very well, and sends a note back to Alicia. This starts a written dialogue between the two women.
This is a fantastic book!! You get into the minds of both MCs, and the side characters are wonderful! A typical small town.
It's worth 5 stars, really more!
Ripley now owns a Florist shop, and hears that Alicia is coming home with Harlow.
But neither wants to see the other, even though the whole town wants them to get back together. After a surprise meeting, Alicia sends an apology note to Ripley. But she doesn't take it very well, and sends a note back to Alicia. This starts a written dialogue between the two women.
This is a fantastic book!! You get into the minds of both MCs, and the side characters are wonderful! A typical small town.
It's worth 5 stars, really more!
April 19, 2024
4,25/5
I'm not well. Someone should come pick up this book and smash it against my head cause it had gone too far in my mind.
The whole time I was so into it ,wondering what was gonna happen, the slow burn and the tension was so good and so worth it it was killing me ,at every little moment I was giggling and kicking my feet.
The relationship was done so well ,even tho the first real conversation that they had was at 70%,but it's okay ,cause they had little moments, and this book made me appear the little moments.
The friendships were one of the best I've read honestly, and the sense of humour 👌
I'm not well. Someone should come pick up this book and smash it against my head cause it had gone too far in my mind.
The whole time I was so into it ,wondering what was gonna happen, the slow burn and the tension was so good and so worth it it was killing me ,at every little moment I was giggling and kicking my feet.
The relationship was done so well ,even tho the first real conversation that they had was at 70%,but it's okay ,cause they had little moments, and this book made me appear the little moments.
The friendships were one of the best I've read honestly, and the sense of humour 👌
June 18, 2024
Umm... Okay... Wow. I have never read a book that made me cry so much. That made me feel so much. And that I loved so much at the same time.
This story is emotionally charged, and deals with a heavy topic. Divorce, loss, and the fallout from that, the cause behind it. And it this case, the love that still remains. It's also a story of healing, of realising what you're missing, of what you want, and coming back together again. And of friends who perhaps can see it all better than you can.
It's an absolutely beautiful, emotional and touching story, and even though it is heavy, it is also filled with Ramsden's trademark humour and wonderful writing. It's a book that was hard at times to read, but also one that I couldn't put down, that will stay with me for a long time, and that really, means a lot. This is one book that, if you're in the right mindset for it, is a must read. (Well, so are her others, too ^^)
This story is emotionally charged, and deals with a heavy topic. Divorce, loss, and the fallout from that, the cause behind it. And it this case, the love that still remains. It's also a story of healing, of realising what you're missing, of what you want, and coming back together again. And of friends who perhaps can see it all better than you can.
It's an absolutely beautiful, emotional and touching story, and even though it is heavy, it is also filled with Ramsden's trademark humour and wonderful writing. It's a book that was hard at times to read, but also one that I couldn't put down, that will stay with me for a long time, and that really, means a lot. This is one book that, if you're in the right mindset for it, is a must read. (Well, so are her others, too ^^)
February 22, 2024
Second chance romance is always a hit or miss. This was about the divorce between Ripley and Alicia , which is not written a lot in the second chance romances that i have read. It was interesting to follow the first few chapters. The anticipation and build-up to the meeting were done so well. I love the small community that was being introduced and it really reaffirmed my reasoning for liking small town romances, particularly second chance, small towns are just filled with love and care that city's have less of or not at all. It's just a different vibe. The writing was structured well and it was decent.
However, there were some negatives.
I disliked the meddling immensely as i like more of a slow and organic approach to resolving whatever issues Ripley and Alicia had. Morgan,Harlow, Joel, and basically, almost all the secondary characters knew everything that was happening, and i feel that out of the meddling, we don't really see their individual personalities as i would have liked.
The stalker situation was also a bit boring to me and something i scrolled through, wanting it to be over, which was unfortunate.
The letter exchanging was a cute way for them to communicate, but i feel it went on for too long that it made me lose interest a bit.
By the end, i didn't really feel connected to the story. It had such a good start that i was already thinking about how it was going to be a book i love, but i was solely disappointed.
3 stars
However, there were some negatives.
I disliked the meddling immensely as i like more of a slow and organic approach to resolving whatever issues Ripley and Alicia had. Morgan,Harlow, Joel, and basically, almost all the secondary characters knew everything that was happening, and i feel that out of the meddling, we don't really see their individual personalities as i would have liked.
The stalker situation was also a bit boring to me and something i scrolled through, wanting it to be over, which was unfortunate.
The letter exchanging was a cute way for them to communicate, but i feel it went on for too long that it made me lose interest a bit.
By the end, i didn't really feel connected to the story. It had such a good start that i was already thinking about how it was going to be a book i love, but i was solely disappointed.
3 stars
January 5, 2025
I can review this book with 2 words: Dangerously good.
Unfortunately for you, I'm going to elaborate on those words with even more words.
Let me explain:
This book is good. Great. Fantastic. My heart feels so full after just finishing it, and my emotions are overwhelming but positive.
The queer representation is excellent; I had to catch myself out thinking it was odd to have an entirely queer friendship group - like most literature doesn't consist of entirely straight friendship groups, or a token queer friend... As a queer person myself, it's easy to forget just how little representation there is, and how that perpetuates unconscious, internalised homophobia. Having this book normalises the idea. It helped me enjoy their platonic interactions even more.
Having the small town location of the book be so accepting is really refreshing. It doesn’t try too hard to 'be inclusive', the queerness just IS, and the townsfolk look out for each other.
The relationship dynamics explored throughout the text are complex and real, including a range of platonic, familial, and romantic relationships.
Therapy and self-improvement is also prevalent throughout the book, which again, is refreshing and makes the characters and their situations feel even more real.
I come away from this book with quote highlights to bring up in therapy, and to include in my future wedding vows. Go figure.
This book gives me hope. It's like a queer fairytale steeped in enough reality to seem plausible and relatable.
Which leads me to:
Dangerous.
I'll be honest; I'm currently fighting the urge to contact my One That Got Away in the hope of rekindling a love like Alicia and Ripley.
The heartbreak, grief, self-improvement, growth, and acceptance the pair goes through, is so raw, human, and imperfect. Their backstory and breakup is one steeped in love, exploring the themes of powerful love that just wasn't at the right time, and people who weren't self-aware enough to make it work.
That's what makes it dangerous. In the best way.
For me, at least...
This book has given me a ridiculous hope that a fairytale happy ending might just be possible.
My general cynicism and logic are threatened by this book. It's just that good.
Read it. Love it. Please. I need to know I'm not the only one happily destroyed by this beautiful book.
Unfortunately for you, I'm going to elaborate on those words with even more words.
Let me explain:
This book is good. Great. Fantastic. My heart feels so full after just finishing it, and my emotions are overwhelming but positive.
The queer representation is excellent; I had to catch myself out thinking it was odd to have an entirely queer friendship group - like most literature doesn't consist of entirely straight friendship groups, or a token queer friend... As a queer person myself, it's easy to forget just how little representation there is, and how that perpetuates unconscious, internalised homophobia. Having this book normalises the idea. It helped me enjoy their platonic interactions even more.
Having the small town location of the book be so accepting is really refreshing. It doesn’t try too hard to 'be inclusive', the queerness just IS, and the townsfolk look out for each other.
The relationship dynamics explored throughout the text are complex and real, including a range of platonic, familial, and romantic relationships.
Therapy and self-improvement is also prevalent throughout the book, which again, is refreshing and makes the characters and their situations feel even more real.
I come away from this book with quote highlights to bring up in therapy, and to include in my future wedding vows. Go figure.
This book gives me hope. It's like a queer fairytale steeped in enough reality to seem plausible and relatable.
Which leads me to:
Dangerous.
I'll be honest; I'm currently fighting the urge to contact my One That Got Away in the hope of rekindling a love like Alicia and Ripley.
The heartbreak, grief, self-improvement, growth, and acceptance the pair goes through, is so raw, human, and imperfect. Their backstory and breakup is one steeped in love, exploring the themes of powerful love that just wasn't at the right time, and people who weren't self-aware enough to make it work.
That's what makes it dangerous. In the best way.
For me, at least...
This book has given me a ridiculous hope that a fairytale happy ending might just be possible.
My general cynicism and logic are threatened by this book. It's just that good.
Read it. Love it. Please. I need to know I'm not the only one happily destroyed by this beautiful book.
July 25, 2023
3.5 Stars
January 4, 2024
I read “Love, Morgan” the second book in this series first, which I absolutely loved. This first book is written to similar quality.
Alicia and Ripley were childhood sweethearts, and later married. About ten years before this story they started drifting apart, due to not communicating enough, but each is still in love with the other. They divorced two years later, which had an extremely negative impact on each of them. For the subsequent eight years they have had no communication at all, despite still being in love.
The first part of this story almost reads like a tense thriller or spy novel, but just with love and romance instead of intrigue and assassination. There are covert letters, hiding in a safe house, and messages written in flower code. There are three of them protecting Alicia’s best friend Harlow from antagonist Ellie, Harlow’s ex-wife. There are Ripley’s best friend Morgan (one of the main characters in book two) and Harlow passing messages between Alicia and Ripley (via secret agents Joel and Ekundayo) and all of them working tirelessly to get Alicia and Ripley to talk, and ultimately to try to get them back together.
The depths of the discussion about their past relationship and marriage shows the amount of thought that the author has put into this story. This is a dual first person narrative, and though it’s sometimes difficult to remember who is speaking, the writing method is very well balanced. We hear their internal monologues, but it’s not too intense or long, as sometimes this style of writing can drag on if we are caught in the mind of only one main character who overthinks everything.
The interactions between the four of them are great, and Morgan especially can be a really funny person. The tension and love between Alicia and Ripley is so obvious in the writing, making the whole thing feel so real, and a fledgling secondary love story is being played out between Ekundayo and Joel.
Overall a complex story, well written, fun characters and situations, and most certainly worth spending a few hours reading.
Alicia and Ripley were childhood sweethearts, and later married. About ten years before this story they started drifting apart, due to not communicating enough, but each is still in love with the other. They divorced two years later, which had an extremely negative impact on each of them. For the subsequent eight years they have had no communication at all, despite still being in love.
The first part of this story almost reads like a tense thriller or spy novel, but just with love and romance instead of intrigue and assassination. There are covert letters, hiding in a safe house, and messages written in flower code. There are three of them protecting Alicia’s best friend Harlow from antagonist Ellie, Harlow’s ex-wife. There are Ripley’s best friend Morgan (one of the main characters in book two) and Harlow passing messages between Alicia and Ripley (via secret agents Joel and Ekundayo) and all of them working tirelessly to get Alicia and Ripley to talk, and ultimately to try to get them back together.
The depths of the discussion about their past relationship and marriage shows the amount of thought that the author has put into this story. This is a dual first person narrative, and though it’s sometimes difficult to remember who is speaking, the writing method is very well balanced. We hear their internal monologues, but it’s not too intense or long, as sometimes this style of writing can drag on if we are caught in the mind of only one main character who overthinks everything.
The interactions between the four of them are great, and Morgan especially can be a really funny person. The tension and love between Alicia and Ripley is so obvious in the writing, making the whole thing feel so real, and a fledgling secondary love story is being played out between Ekundayo and Joel.
Overall a complex story, well written, fun characters and situations, and most certainly worth spending a few hours reading.
July 19, 2025
Well, well, well. Jacqueline Ramsden. You've gone and done it again, haven't you? Had me all chuckling to no end, "squealing" (silently from the inside, mind!) with glee upon recognising some famous homages (or inspiration, shall we say?) from... well, will expand on that later! Read on..
Bloody hell! 3 for 3 now - "Something New," "Crescendo," and now THIS one! That's just....brilliant! THIS book, for me, truly cements Ramsden as one gifted writer who has a natural knack in crafting authentic romantic comedies with consistent humour, alongside their subversive "twin" I'd like to call dramas...HUMAN dramas in the art of relationships. Without drama, there's no comedy. And without comedy, there's no drama.
"Dear Ripley" is so very British RomCom, equipped with the always-delectable dry humour (only the best!), the Nosy Parkers for friends/family, the all-important, often poignant declarations of love, oh, the beautifully crafted dichotomous phrases in the MC's monologues, the lot. Perfection. Think Richard Curtis a la "Notting Hill," "Bridget Jones' Diary," "4 Weddings," "Love, Actually!!"
Oooo.. and the one that I think most relatable is one of my all-time fav sapphic RomComs, the one, the only, "Imagine Me and You!!!" YES! Oh, so many references - a florist MC, a flower shop, flower language, the bff dynamic, MCs bumping into each other at a grocery store (ahh, the iconic scene from IM&U), the declaration of love (poignant, affecting), and the grand gesture mo at the end of it!
But Ramsden took all these references and perfected them with her own narrative. She crafted an original story that not only incorporated those inspired homages but enhanced and enriched them through brilliant writing, meshing comedy with drama that resonates, evokes, inspires and effectively entertains!
Which brings me to the heart of what I absolutely LOVE about "Dear Ripley" - "You've Got Mail!!!" Yeh, remember that Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks iconic RomCom in the 90s where AOL was the pseudo character that paved the way for both MCs to tread in their romantic journey starting with sending emails to each other that became their love letters?
Well.... Ramsden took that idea and revamped it into a more classic way of communicating - handwritten SNAIL MAIL, hand-delivered!! I mean, you can't go more old school romance style than "penpal" writing! It's so much more personal, and heartstring-tugging to write letters by hand than typing them, not to mention, hand-delivering them instead of relying on the postal service, innit? Pure romance.
Ripley and Alicia. Oh, these two madcaps and their hilarious antics! The depth of misunderstanding, miscommunication, and all-around hide-n-seek ruckus between these two wayward ex-wives who were clearly still in love with each other, were really something to behold! An instant comedy classic! OMG.
Ramsden is a comedic genius, inflicting so much devilish ridiculousness (in the most hilarious way possible, mind!) on these poor souls! But oh, what hilarity from all the unintended consequences, tho, no less amplified by their meddling BFFs and friends alike, nevermind those persistent town gossip that further complicated things, btw!!
When it came to their letter exchanges, I was enamoured. I love how Ramsden structured the nature and causality of the letters with plenty of contemplation, memory lane strolls in either MC's thoughts in-between their letter writing.
The slow-burn was so addictive! It just became more and more intense to a point where there was scene (or 2!) that read like a suspenseful thriller! No joke. I couldn't swipe my kindle fast enough! Aaaarrghhhh!!! It was INTENSE. It was WILD. It was BLOODY WORTH IT!! "Dear Ripley" is truly an original, a stupendously crafted 2nd chance love story that makes you laugh, cry, agro, feel all sorts of emotions you can imagine!
Ramsden's apparent knack in understanding the complexities of human relationships, the psychology of communication, the partnership vs friendship dynamic, the art of humour in the midst of pain/grief/loss (which is actually, I'd say, after reading 3 of Ramsden's books, her signature?) as a coping mechanism. I simply love her narrative.
The declarations, whether to each other or to themselves in the safety of their own mind palace, were written with such raw honesty and with so much heart, they resonated deeply, left me pondering the meaning of life, human relationships and their propensity to not just love but hurt too, mostly due to communication breakdown. Profound. Ramsden writes lyrical prose.
What's more original than telling a love story in reverse, eh? Instead of the usual progression of a love story in gradual sequence from attraction to dating/going out to the ultimate declaration, Ripley and Alicia's love story began from when it ended, working toward their long-awaited reunion (2nd chance) by going back to the past with the mindset/maturity of the present, so they could proceed into the future. It's brilliant! It's so therapy-esque, imho! Why? Because the characters take the reader down memory lane when they try to find out the real reason for their divorce. The root cause, so to speak. Very therapy-like.
I can go on and on about this story, truth be told. I absolutely LOVE this one. It's probably my fav of Ramsden's so far.. at this point. It may change since I still have a few more to go in my reading pile of hers! But for now, it's "Dear Ripley". It just has SO much material that Ramsden flawlessly weaved and executed brilliantly, from start to finish, with a fabulous cast of characters!
I tell ya, it's like Ramsden is Richard Curtis reincarnate! I just wish someone would adapt this into a movie! Now THIS, will give my all-time fav "IM&U" a serious run for its money, Lena Headey or not! "Dear Ripley" is "IM&U" but magnified 1000x! It's like "IM&U" is the foundation but Ramsden builds and expands on it into a TAJ MAHAL of lesbian romance, comedy and drama wrapped in a profoundly written 2nd chance love story that I will not soon forget! Totes a re-read one for me, no doubt!
Absolutely a MUST-READ.
Bloody hell! 3 for 3 now - "Something New," "Crescendo," and now THIS one! That's just....brilliant! THIS book, for me, truly cements Ramsden as one gifted writer who has a natural knack in crafting authentic romantic comedies with consistent humour, alongside their subversive "twin" I'd like to call dramas...HUMAN dramas in the art of relationships. Without drama, there's no comedy. And without comedy, there's no drama.
"Dear Ripley" is so very British RomCom, equipped with the always-delectable dry humour (only the best!), the Nosy Parkers for friends/family, the all-important, often poignant declarations of love, oh, the beautifully crafted dichotomous phrases in the MC's monologues, the lot. Perfection. Think Richard Curtis a la "Notting Hill," "Bridget Jones' Diary," "4 Weddings," "Love, Actually!!"
Oooo.. and the one that I think most relatable is one of my all-time fav sapphic RomComs, the one, the only, "Imagine Me and You!!!" YES! Oh, so many references - a florist MC, a flower shop, flower language, the bff dynamic, MCs bumping into each other at a grocery store (ahh, the iconic scene from IM&U), the declaration of love (poignant, affecting), and the grand gesture mo at the end of it!
But Ramsden took all these references and perfected them with her own narrative. She crafted an original story that not only incorporated those inspired homages but enhanced and enriched them through brilliant writing, meshing comedy with drama that resonates, evokes, inspires and effectively entertains!
Which brings me to the heart of what I absolutely LOVE about "Dear Ripley" - "You've Got Mail!!!" Yeh, remember that Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks iconic RomCom in the 90s where AOL was the pseudo character that paved the way for both MCs to tread in their romantic journey starting with sending emails to each other that became their love letters?
Well.... Ramsden took that idea and revamped it into a more classic way of communicating - handwritten SNAIL MAIL, hand-delivered!! I mean, you can't go more old school romance style than "penpal" writing! It's so much more personal, and heartstring-tugging to write letters by hand than typing them, not to mention, hand-delivering them instead of relying on the postal service, innit? Pure romance.
Ripley and Alicia. Oh, these two madcaps and their hilarious antics! The depth of misunderstanding, miscommunication, and all-around hide-n-seek ruckus between these two wayward ex-wives who were clearly still in love with each other, were really something to behold! An instant comedy classic! OMG.
Ramsden is a comedic genius, inflicting so much devilish ridiculousness (in the most hilarious way possible, mind!) on these poor souls! But oh, what hilarity from all the unintended consequences, tho, no less amplified by their meddling BFFs and friends alike, nevermind those persistent town gossip that further complicated things, btw!!
When it came to their letter exchanges, I was enamoured. I love how Ramsden structured the nature and causality of the letters with plenty of contemplation, memory lane strolls in either MC's thoughts in-between their letter writing.
The slow-burn was so addictive! It just became more and more intense to a point where there was scene (or 2!) that read like a suspenseful thriller! No joke. I couldn't swipe my kindle fast enough! Aaaarrghhhh!!! It was INTENSE. It was WILD. It was BLOODY WORTH IT!! "Dear Ripley" is truly an original, a stupendously crafted 2nd chance love story that makes you laugh, cry, agro, feel all sorts of emotions you can imagine!
Ramsden's apparent knack in understanding the complexities of human relationships, the psychology of communication, the partnership vs friendship dynamic, the art of humour in the midst of pain/grief/loss (which is actually, I'd say, after reading 3 of Ramsden's books, her signature?) as a coping mechanism. I simply love her narrative.
The declarations, whether to each other or to themselves in the safety of their own mind palace, were written with such raw honesty and with so much heart, they resonated deeply, left me pondering the meaning of life, human relationships and their propensity to not just love but hurt too, mostly due to communication breakdown. Profound. Ramsden writes lyrical prose.
What's more original than telling a love story in reverse, eh? Instead of the usual progression of a love story in gradual sequence from attraction to dating/going out to the ultimate declaration, Ripley and Alicia's love story began from when it ended, working toward their long-awaited reunion (2nd chance) by going back to the past with the mindset/maturity of the present, so they could proceed into the future. It's brilliant! It's so therapy-esque, imho! Why? Because the characters take the reader down memory lane when they try to find out the real reason for their divorce. The root cause, so to speak. Very therapy-like.
I can go on and on about this story, truth be told. I absolutely LOVE this one. It's probably my fav of Ramsden's so far.. at this point. It may change since I still have a few more to go in my reading pile of hers! But for now, it's "Dear Ripley". It just has SO much material that Ramsden flawlessly weaved and executed brilliantly, from start to finish, with a fabulous cast of characters!
I tell ya, it's like Ramsden is Richard Curtis reincarnate! I just wish someone would adapt this into a movie! Now THIS, will give my all-time fav "IM&U" a serious run for its money, Lena Headey or not! "Dear Ripley" is "IM&U" but magnified 1000x! It's like "IM&U" is the foundation but Ramsden builds and expands on it into a TAJ MAHAL of lesbian romance, comedy and drama wrapped in a profoundly written 2nd chance love story that I will not soon forget! Totes a re-read one for me, no doubt!
Absolutely a MUST-READ.
June 29, 2023
Jacqueline Ramsden
Dear Ripley
Jackson Point.
I must admit, seeing my name in a book was quite the thrill. It gave me a sense of coolness and excitement.
This book brought me immense joy as I delved into the story of Alicia and her best friend Harlow. After experiencing some heartbreaking losses, Harlow finally had the chance to fulfill her deepest desire - becoming a mother. The anticipation and excitement radiated from her.
Riley found solace in Morgan, a safe space where she could openly express her fears about reconnecting with Alicia. The thought of seeing her again stirred up a whirlwind of emotions within her.
Returning home was no easy task for Alicia. The familiar faces reminded her of the early days of her relationship with Riley, when they would frequent the famous diner, indulging in their favorite pancakes and sharing milkshakes and fries. The nostalgia was bittersweet, as Alicia feared how her parents and Davinia, who knew everything about their once sweet relationship, would perceive the impact of their divorce on her life.
Alicia's love for Harlow knew no bounds. It led her back to a town she had long left behind, a place she vowed never to return to. It showcased her true friendship and selflessness, placing others' needs above her own discomfort.
Reading Alicia and Riley's story evoked a sense of belonging to a small town community. It highlighted the importance of communication in any relationship, especially in a marriage. The supporting cast of characters played a vital role in their journey back together, providing unwavering support. Alicia and Riley put in the hard work to ensure each other's happiness, finally achieving the happy ending they had yearned for.
This author's work was a delightful surprise for me, being my first time reading their work. Their kindness shines through their writing, and I highly recommend giving this book a chance. It is a hidden gem, available now on Kindle Unlimited.
Dear Ripley
Jackson Point.
I must admit, seeing my name in a book was quite the thrill. It gave me a sense of coolness and excitement.
This book brought me immense joy as I delved into the story of Alicia and her best friend Harlow. After experiencing some heartbreaking losses, Harlow finally had the chance to fulfill her deepest desire - becoming a mother. The anticipation and excitement radiated from her.
Riley found solace in Morgan, a safe space where she could openly express her fears about reconnecting with Alicia. The thought of seeing her again stirred up a whirlwind of emotions within her.
Returning home was no easy task for Alicia. The familiar faces reminded her of the early days of her relationship with Riley, when they would frequent the famous diner, indulging in their favorite pancakes and sharing milkshakes and fries. The nostalgia was bittersweet, as Alicia feared how her parents and Davinia, who knew everything about their once sweet relationship, would perceive the impact of their divorce on her life.
Alicia's love for Harlow knew no bounds. It led her back to a town she had long left behind, a place she vowed never to return to. It showcased her true friendship and selflessness, placing others' needs above her own discomfort.
Reading Alicia and Riley's story evoked a sense of belonging to a small town community. It highlighted the importance of communication in any relationship, especially in a marriage. The supporting cast of characters played a vital role in their journey back together, providing unwavering support. Alicia and Riley put in the hard work to ensure each other's happiness, finally achieving the happy ending they had yearned for.
This author's work was a delightful surprise for me, being my first time reading their work. Their kindness shines through their writing, and I highly recommend giving this book a chance. It is a hidden gem, available now on Kindle Unlimited.
February 12, 2024
Ripley and Alicia divorced eight years ago, because their relationship drifted apart and they tried to be responsible about the whole process. Both matured over the time, but didn't share a single word with each other. Now they are back in the same town and we get a variation of the "forced proximity" trope.
Let's be honest: Ripley and Alicia are a perfect lesbian disaster, with angsty overthinking and mutual pining. And it works perfectly. Yes, after 25% I thought "JUST KISS ALREADY!", still I understood their hesitancy. They felt vulnerable, we're afraid, hoping, overwhelmed. It fit.
The story is so lovely and wholesome. Jacqueline Ramsden included some passages I'ld love to print out and hand out all the time.
“Grief is one of the most challenging and complicated emotional experiences any of us has in our lives. People want it to resolve and go away quickly, but that’s not how it works. There are good days and bad days, good years and bad years, and, while things get better as time goes on because you learn to grow around your grief, grief seldom leaves us completely. It changes us, changes how we see the world and interact with it, and the events that cause us grief have monumental impacts on us. Still experiencing grief years later doesn’t mean you failed at grieving or moving on, it means you were a person who experienced something that hurt and changed you deeply.”
Let's be honest: Ripley and Alicia are a perfect lesbian disaster, with angsty overthinking and mutual pining. And it works perfectly. Yes, after 25% I thought "JUST KISS ALREADY!", still I understood their hesitancy. They felt vulnerable, we're afraid, hoping, overwhelmed. It fit.
The story is so lovely and wholesome. Jacqueline Ramsden included some passages I'ld love to print out and hand out all the time.
“Grief is one of the most challenging and complicated emotional experiences any of us has in our lives. People want it to resolve and go away quickly, but that’s not how it works. There are good days and bad days, good years and bad years, and, while things get better as time goes on because you learn to grow around your grief, grief seldom leaves us completely. It changes us, changes how we see the world and interact with it, and the events that cause us grief have monumental impacts on us. Still experiencing grief years later doesn’t mean you failed at grieving or moving on, it means you were a person who experienced something that hurt and changed you deeply.”
January 17, 2026
I have in the past said it doesn't count as a slow burn if the book is less than 300 pages. I would like to revise that - it doesn't count as a slow burn if the book is less than 600 pages
the book has a very particular pace. Alicia and Ripley have been divorced for eight years, going complete non-contact because of an amicable yet emotionally devastating divorce. then when Alicia finds herself back in the requisite sapphic romcom queer-friendly small town, the two dance around each other with their aggressively overbearing romcom best friends literally physically dragging them into each other
it's very slow and very emotional. no spice, the fucking is entirely emotional. pining and angst and writing letters to try and express what neither woman has the courage to say. it's tender and sad and Alicia and Ripley are so in love, still, and the inciting incident that gradually built into the breakdown in communication was so tragically mundane. and in the end I didn't miss the spice because what they needed to do was overcome their fear and be vulnerable and honest enough to express what literally everyone can see and this is what I read romance novels for
this book has been sponsored by therapy
the book has a very particular pace. Alicia and Ripley have been divorced for eight years, going complete non-contact because of an amicable yet emotionally devastating divorce. then when Alicia finds herself back in the requisite sapphic romcom queer-friendly small town, the two dance around each other with their aggressively overbearing romcom best friends literally physically dragging them into each other
it's very slow and very emotional. no spice, the fucking is entirely emotional. pining and angst and writing letters to try and express what neither woman has the courage to say. it's tender and sad and Alicia and Ripley are so in love, still, and the inciting incident that gradually built into the breakdown in communication was so tragically mundane. and in the end I didn't miss the spice because what they needed to do was overcome their fear and be vulnerable and honest enough to express what literally everyone can see and this is what I read romance novels for
this book has been sponsored by therapy
June 24, 2023
A Sweet Second Chance Coming Home Story!
I think this was a sweet story of a women and her best friend heading back to Jackson Pointe. For Alicia, she hasn’t been back home for eight years, since the divorce. Her family is here as well as her ex wife. Usually her family visits her but she is doing this for Harlow . For Harlow, she was moving home to be with her family, finally pregnant after a couple of miscarriages and to forget her ex wife. When word spread that Alicia was heading home of course the townspeople needed to let Ripley know. Once her best friend, Morgan starts with her, she knows that avoiding Alicia was the plan. Little did Ripley and Alicia know what their two best friends and their family had already planned. Starting on day one when Alicia walked into Ridley’s flower shop and ran out once they came face to face. What started out as an apology/avoidance note from Alicia to Ridley, turns into two people who decide to put their honest feelings on paper even though they haven’t said more than a few words to each other since their divorce. Add in Harlow’s ex stalking her and Morgan’s crush on a you tuber, you have a very sweet tale.
I think this was a sweet story of a women and her best friend heading back to Jackson Pointe. For Alicia, she hasn’t been back home for eight years, since the divorce. Her family is here as well as her ex wife. Usually her family visits her but she is doing this for Harlow . For Harlow, she was moving home to be with her family, finally pregnant after a couple of miscarriages and to forget her ex wife. When word spread that Alicia was heading home of course the townspeople needed to let Ripley know. Once her best friend, Morgan starts with her, she knows that avoiding Alicia was the plan. Little did Ripley and Alicia know what their two best friends and their family had already planned. Starting on day one when Alicia walked into Ridley’s flower shop and ran out once they came face to face. What started out as an apology/avoidance note from Alicia to Ridley, turns into two people who decide to put their honest feelings on paper even though they haven’t said more than a few words to each other since their divorce. Add in Harlow’s ex stalking her and Morgan’s crush on a you tuber, you have a very sweet tale.
June 25, 2023
One of the best reading I did lately!
Both MC are great individually, but you can sense their chemistry even when they don't interact (well they do, but with letters), it was beautiful to witness their healing, their coming together and letting old wounds of a time they didn't know how to cope with life's struggles be in the past. But ngl, I was afraid the author would tarnish their story with some unnecessary drama, I was especially afraid that fella would be brought on just to add more drama to everything else, but nope! smooth sails on this aspect. There was plenty on drama in other areas to get everyone satisfied.
Normally, I get very worked up with meddling characters and in this case a whole city meddling in a way or another, but this time I felt nothing of the sorts, it was fun to see the whole supporting cast well.. supporting them and nudging them toward one another. Except Mrs. Sylvester, I hope I could say words to that lady!!!! No more than to that purple person, I hope the friend won't stick too long.
Anyway, if you like easygoing second chance romances, this is your pick
Both MC are great individually, but you can sense their chemistry even when they don't interact (well they do, but with letters), it was beautiful to witness their healing, their coming together and letting old wounds of a time they didn't know how to cope with life's struggles be in the past. But ngl, I was afraid the author would tarnish their story with some unnecessary drama, I was especially afraid that fella would be brought on just to add more drama to everything else, but nope! smooth sails on this aspect. There was plenty on drama in other areas to get everyone satisfied.
Normally, I get very worked up with meddling characters and in this case a whole city meddling in a way or another, but this time I felt nothing of the sorts, it was fun to see the whole supporting cast well.. supporting them and nudging them toward one another. Except Mrs. Sylvester, I hope I could say words to that lady!!!! No more than to that purple person, I hope the friend won't stick too long.
Anyway, if you like easygoing second chance romances, this is your pick
August 17, 2024
Picture a turtle. And that turtle is slowly walking up Mount Everest. Don't worry, he's got his North Face on. But it's oh so achingly slow going. He has a pack which weighs him down even more. He's gotta navigate through crevices and ice fields. He stops to sleep. It takes him 900 years.
That's how this book felt.
This author clearly has writing talent, so points for that, but the story really didn't have any oomph. At least Mr. Turtle up there had a destination, and we know from page 1 what the destination of this couple will be, but all the thoughts and aches and repetition made this very easy to put down. It seemed this couple only lived for one another and didn't really have a sense of self outside of that, which sets off alarm bells for me and not the kind of romance I enjoy. I am clearly an outsider compared to the other reviews, but this just wasn't for me.
That's how this book felt.
This author clearly has writing talent, so points for that, but the story really didn't have any oomph. At least Mr. Turtle up there had a destination, and we know from page 1 what the destination of this couple will be, but all the thoughts and aches and repetition made this very easy to put down. It seemed this couple only lived for one another and didn't really have a sense of self outside of that, which sets off alarm bells for me and not the kind of romance I enjoy. I am clearly an outsider compared to the other reviews, but this just wasn't for me.
July 11, 2023
This was such a great second chance romance, full of longing and pining and cute letters written back and forth.
I've always heard of right person, wrong time but this really showcases that when Alicia comes back to the small town she grew up in and 'fate' keeps pushing her together with her ex-wife, Ripley.
I really enjoyed the small town element of the story, with nosy people and gossips. Ripley and Alicia's best friends were also such fun characters and I'm excited Morgan will get her own story!
The writing was great and the way the letters were woven into the story was fabulous and not repetitive. It was heart-felt and, even though I'm not usually a lover of slow burn, it worked so well with the characters pasts.
I really can't wait for more from this author
I've always heard of right person, wrong time but this really showcases that when Alicia comes back to the small town she grew up in and 'fate' keeps pushing her together with her ex-wife, Ripley.
I really enjoyed the small town element of the story, with nosy people and gossips. Ripley and Alicia's best friends were also such fun characters and I'm excited Morgan will get her own story!
The writing was great and the way the letters were woven into the story was fabulous and not repetitive. It was heart-felt and, even though I'm not usually a lover of slow burn, it worked so well with the characters pasts.
I really can't wait for more from this author
August 15, 2023
Alicia and Ripley, our two MCs, were married 8 years ago. Alicia is brought back to their small town by her best-friend after having left post divorcing Ripley. The two are very awkward around each other (very fair) and communicate via letters written to each other. That's all I'll say about that, I wouldn't want to spoil anything for anyone.
What I can say about the premise is, it's original. I don't think I've read a story quite like this so I enjoyed it very much. It was an emotional journey with these two's letters of reconnection, letting go, and acceptance.
Bonus, looks like we'll get another book from this universe! I loved the side characters and I am excited to see where Jacqueline takes them!
What I can say about the premise is, it's original. I don't think I've read a story quite like this so I enjoyed it very much. It was an emotional journey with these two's letters of reconnection, letting go, and acceptance.
Bonus, looks like we'll get another book from this universe! I loved the side characters and I am excited to see where Jacqueline takes them!
July 31, 2024
What an incredibly sweet, mature and wholesome book! It perfectly embodies the essence of "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." It was a very slow burn but with every chapter, you could feel Ripley and Alicia working their way back to each other.
I do wish the epilogue focused more on them and their journey over the 5 months since the last chapter as the ending felt a little rushed to me. But overall it was an enjoyable read!
As a side note, there is absolutely no steam in this book, with only two very chaste kisses. So, if you're looking for something more passionate in a romance story, this might not be the book for you.
I do wish the epilogue focused more on them and their journey over the 5 months since the last chapter as the ending felt a little rushed to me. But overall it was an enjoyable read!
As a side note, there is absolutely no steam in this book, with only two very chaste kisses. So, if you're looking for something more passionate in a romance story, this might not be the book for you.
June 19, 2023
Oh the angst! The pining! The slow burn! So wonderfully written! Our MCs were divorced eight years ago, while still quite in love but on different paths. Although amicable it was devastating and they were separated for eight years without any contact. But of course life sometimes makes the choices for you and they are made to reconnect, re-evaluate, remember and renew. Does their second chance start with a terrible apology note and scathing response? Maybe it does. Maybe communication is important. The MCs and cast of characters are a delight to read. The best friends are amazing and crazy and the banter is the best.
June 25, 2023
When Alicia is asked by Harlow to come back to her home town. when Harlow became pregnant. Alicia has misgivings about going back to her hometown because her ex-wife Ripley also lives in that hometown. Both Alicia and Ripley. have fears that they will not like each other when they. meet at Alicia's hometown.
Content warnings for divorce, a side character’s emotionally abusive past relationship (including cheating and stalking), pregnancy after multiple miscarriages, and mention of homophobic policies/difficulties adopting for queer couples.
I recommend this book for second chance romance readers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Content warnings for divorce, a side character’s emotionally abusive past relationship (including cheating and stalking), pregnancy after multiple miscarriages, and mention of homophobic policies/difficulties adopting for queer couples.
I recommend this book for second chance romance readers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 29, 2023
Redemption, Healing, and Second Chances
There are very few tear-jerker and warm rewarding ending novels for fans of sapphic/lesbian fiction. This is a beautiful second chance work that reminds you how love never dies, even after divorce. We see Alicia and Ripley after their divorce (eight years prior), and pain. The ones we love are often the ones who trigger us. Hate and love are indeed two sides of the same coin. The heartache and the lessons we see in the evolution of Alicia and Ripley are heartwarming and healing.
This is a terrific and wonderful read!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
There are very few tear-jerker and warm rewarding ending novels for fans of sapphic/lesbian fiction. This is a beautiful second chance work that reminds you how love never dies, even after divorce. We see Alicia and Ripley after their divorce (eight years prior), and pain. The ones we love are often the ones who trigger us. Hate and love are indeed two sides of the same coin. The heartache and the lessons we see in the evolution of Alicia and Ripley are heartwarming and healing.
This is a terrific and wonderful read!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 14, 2023
What A Beautiful Story!
Even though they’d divorced 8 years earlier, Alicia and Ripley had never stopped loving each other. And when personal circumstances bring Alicia home again, they both need time to accept the idea of living in the same town again. Except they both slowly rediscover that they can’t be friends. Fear, anger at past events, and bad assumptions make rediscovering the truth harder than it should be for both of them, but they’ll get there.
This is a story of redemption, healing, and second chances. Any romance that can make me cry is a good one. Recommended!
Even though they’d divorced 8 years earlier, Alicia and Ripley had never stopped loving each other. And when personal circumstances bring Alicia home again, they both need time to accept the idea of living in the same town again. Except they both slowly rediscover that they can’t be friends. Fear, anger at past events, and bad assumptions make rediscovering the truth harder than it should be for both of them, but they’ll get there.
This is a story of redemption, healing, and second chances. Any romance that can make me cry is a good one. Recommended!
November 4, 2023
Got to be honest, it took a while to get into this but once I got into the groove, I was hooked. This was a well thought out, excellently written slow burn that I would recommend to anyone who'd like to read a heartfelt story.
The MCs are easy to like and their adoration of each other even years after their divorce is crystal clear in Ramsden's words. The supporting characters were as entertaining and the fashion in which Alicia and Ripley communicated through letters was beautifully done.
Thank you to the author for providing me with an ARC via @booksprout for an honest review.
The MCs are easy to like and their adoration of each other even years after their divorce is crystal clear in Ramsden's words. The supporting characters were as entertaining and the fashion in which Alicia and Ripley communicated through letters was beautifully done.
Thank you to the author for providing me with an ARC via @booksprout for an honest review.
January 2, 2024
Excellent WLW romance: emotional depth and detail
Dear Ripley is a very original WLW romance. Two women, divorced 8 years before, reconnect in their hometown, and begin to deal with the issues that led to their divorce. The story is long, and moves slowly in places, but it is full of emotional depth and detail, with powerful insights into what brought their marriage to an end, the mistakes they both made on the way to the divorce, and how their older, more mature selves struggle to move past those mistakes and their consequences. Great stuff.
Dear Ripley is a very original WLW romance. Two women, divorced 8 years before, reconnect in their hometown, and begin to deal with the issues that led to their divorce. The story is long, and moves slowly in places, but it is full of emotional depth and detail, with powerful insights into what brought their marriage to an end, the mistakes they both made on the way to the divorce, and how their older, more mature selves struggle to move past those mistakes and their consequences. Great stuff.
July 6, 2023
Second chances
Who says you can't go home again? Going back to where it all started and ended is what gives Alicia and Ripley a second chance. All it takes is meddlesome best friends and towns people who won't let the two of them forget what they meant to each other. This is a story about riding your way giving up on love. If you like quirky friends, small town shenanigans and MCs that struggle to get out of their own way, this is the book for you.
Who says you can't go home again? Going back to where it all started and ended is what gives Alicia and Ripley a second chance. All it takes is meddlesome best friends and towns people who won't let the two of them forget what they meant to each other. This is a story about riding your way giving up on love. If you like quirky friends, small town shenanigans and MCs that struggle to get out of their own way, this is the book for you.
July 21, 2023
There is *so much* mutual pining in this book, it's beautiful. I loved watching Ripley and Alicia (messily) find their way back to each other, even if it took a whole lot of missteps to get there. Harlow is amazing and definitely the biggest badass in this book. Morgan is hilarious and reminded me so much of my sister. I loved every minute in Jackson Point and can't wait to read more from this author!
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