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Latitude & Longing #1
One Last Run
Danica Wendell seems to have it all figured out. She’s a respected neonatologist at one of the finest hospitals in the nation, engaged to the man of her dreams, and living a life that most only dream about. Well, one of those things is true. The other? Well, that's her secret to keep for now.
Petra “Pete” Pancott isn’t settling for an average life. She’s globe-trotted, embraced every thrill, and carved out a career that’s on her own terms. Sure, sometimes she daydreams of a future with a family and a home, but who needs roots when you’re flying through life?
When their college friends throw a reunion ski trip in Telluride, Colorado, both women jump at the chance to hit the slopes and reconnect after fifteen years. But as they share a luxurious condo and spend the week together, it becomes clear that everyone has secrets they aren't revealing. More than that, Pete and Danica are finding they can’t avoid the avalanche of unresolved feelings that loom between them after their not-so-casual-after-all fling back in college.
They say opposites attract, but no one ever warned them that navigating the steep terrain of their past would be anything but a slippery slope. Will they finally find common ground, or will this resurgence of emotion leave them lost in a snowstorm of chaos?
Petra “Pete” Pancott isn’t settling for an average life. She’s globe-trotted, embraced every thrill, and carved out a career that’s on her own terms. Sure, sometimes she daydreams of a future with a family and a home, but who needs roots when you’re flying through life?
When their college friends throw a reunion ski trip in Telluride, Colorado, both women jump at the chance to hit the slopes and reconnect after fifteen years. But as they share a luxurious condo and spend the week together, it becomes clear that everyone has secrets they aren't revealing. More than that, Pete and Danica are finding they can’t avoid the avalanche of unresolved feelings that loom between them after their not-so-casual-after-all fling back in college.
They say opposites attract, but no one ever warned them that navigating the steep terrain of their past would be anything but a slippery slope. Will they finally find common ground, or will this resurgence of emotion leave them lost in a snowstorm of chaos?
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 30, 2024
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Bryce Oakley
25 books261 followersBryce grew up in the mountains of Colorado with a taste for adventure and a head full of clouds. She never grew out of either. She lives in Denver with her partner, two adorable rescue dogs, and a very opinionated cat.
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September 4, 2025
**'Always remember that sometimes the style of your storytelling should come across as magical -- there's a relation between it's form and it's content..'
Charming read!
Loved loved and enjoyed the coupling (Danica & Pete) plus all the secondary characters in this book #1 of 'Latitude & Longing' ongoing chronicle. An abundance of chemistry, amusing dialogues, fun times on the slopes, the depths of long lasting friendships etc etc etc..
Highly recommended book!
Charming read!
Loved loved and enjoyed the coupling (Danica & Pete) plus all the secondary characters in this book #1 of 'Latitude & Longing' ongoing chronicle. An abundance of chemistry, amusing dialogues, fun times on the slopes, the depths of long lasting friendships etc etc etc..
Highly recommended book!
January 9, 2025
So I started this and then lost a lot of sleep to finish it. (Really nailing my New Year’s resolution no screens past 9 pm, thanks Bryce Oakley!).
What really worked here is the way this friendship of 5 was portrayed. Even the secrets and slight toxicity. What worked less is the development of the romance, or lack thereof, which is fairly common in second-chance romances. Pete and Dani have great chemistry, but a lasting romance? Maybe. I hope so. But I can’t say for certain because I’m not sure how well they know each other.
This has the potential to turn into a series, and I can’t say I’d be mad about that.
What really worked here is the way this friendship of 5 was portrayed. Even the secrets and slight toxicity. What worked less is the development of the romance, or lack thereof, which is fairly common in second-chance romances. Pete and Dani have great chemistry, but a lasting romance? Maybe. I hope so. But I can’t say for certain because I’m not sure how well they know each other.
This has the potential to turn into a series, and I can’t say I’d be mad about that.
August 11, 2025
I enjoyed this romance, the initial tension between Danika and Pete and how they eventually realize that connection doesn't disappear with time or hardship. I liked every scene getting them closer. The story is centered on the slow burn between them, but with an important part of the friendship dynamic between all these friends. I had a good time reading about their respective hardships and relationships. I was a bit frustrated by Danika not telling her friends about her breakup with her fiancé when she had like a million opportunities. I understand not being ready, but it made me question how deep their friendship was, and I do understand Kiera being mad. But I was also mad at Kiera herself at the end of the trip. It got so messy! Quinn Riley's narration is, once again, spotless. Now I definitely want to read more of Bryce Oakley, especially the second book of the series and keep reading about the beautiful mess in this gang.
December 10, 2025
"You make everything seem possible, because you believe everything is possible, and I love that about you. I don’t want to pressure you into something you’re not ready for, but if you’re game for one last run, so am I.”
This book is my first Bryce Oakley book and to say that I was excited would be an understatement.
Second-chance romances are difficult, so much history packed together with so much hurt. It can take a lot of work to properly communicate why I should root for these two characters to get back together.
This book was no exception. I loved the banter, the knowing looks, and the bond within the friend group, but it took a while for me to truly believe in the chemistry and emotional connection between Danica and Pete. They were just so different, with such different needs and views on life. But as the book allowed them more space to be alone, to be honest with each other, and to delve deeper into their history, I began to see the beautiful bond these two have.
I do think the book could've gone deeper into their past friendship, there were plenty of times where it felt like the characters were too much like strangers for being ex-lovers but I suppose that makes sense considering how long they were apart.
Overall this books ask questions like "Is love something worth fighting for, even when it could break you apart?" and I can really get behind that. Oakley leaves us with this beautiful message of what it means to risk everything to be with the right person. And changing yourself for a person may not be right, but allowing yourself to step out of your comfort zone, because you know someone will catch you if you fall? That's right!
Overall a really lovely romance with a good side of angst, drama, ups and downs within both friendship and love, and a lot of pining. It was a little rough around the edges but partnered with Quinn Riley's spectacular narration it was a 4-star read 🌟🌟🌟🌟
This book is my first Bryce Oakley book and to say that I was excited would be an understatement.
Second-chance romances are difficult, so much history packed together with so much hurt. It can take a lot of work to properly communicate why I should root for these two characters to get back together.
This book was no exception. I loved the banter, the knowing looks, and the bond within the friend group, but it took a while for me to truly believe in the chemistry and emotional connection between Danica and Pete. They were just so different, with such different needs and views on life. But as the book allowed them more space to be alone, to be honest with each other, and to delve deeper into their history, I began to see the beautiful bond these two have.
I do think the book could've gone deeper into their past friendship, there were plenty of times where it felt like the characters were too much like strangers for being ex-lovers but I suppose that makes sense considering how long they were apart.
Overall this books ask questions like "Is love something worth fighting for, even when it could break you apart?" and I can really get behind that. Oakley leaves us with this beautiful message of what it means to risk everything to be with the right person. And changing yourself for a person may not be right, but allowing yourself to step out of your comfort zone, because you know someone will catch you if you fall? That's right!
Overall a really lovely romance with a good side of angst, drama, ups and downs within both friendship and love, and a lot of pining. It was a little rough around the edges but partnered with Quinn Riley's spectacular narration it was a 4-star read 🌟🌟🌟🌟
January 3, 2025
I was really enjoying One Last Run until I wasn’t. You might ask yourself, “How is this a 4-star review then?” Pretty simple really. It’s a good book with a couple of flaws. I still recommend this book in general, but I’m also choosing to ignore the part of the book that I didn’t like very much.
The beginning of the book – stellar. The character development of the MCs and side characters – pretty damn good although I didn’t get Kiera in the third act at all. The second chance storyline – nicely done. I really felt like Danica and Pete were meant to be together now that they’re older. The dialogue was meaningful and funny. There was the right mix of scenes where meaningful things are happening with the inclusion of inner dialogue that allowed readers to understand the characters better throughout the novel.
It’s going to get a little spoilery from this point on…
What I really didn’t like? The third act conflict. It made very little sense to me, and I’m not a fan of exes coming back into the story to cause havoc, which is exactly what happens when Eddie shows up at the ski resort. And what’s worse is that Eddie comes back into the picture because one of Danica’s good friends contacts him. What? Why?
Honestly, if one of my good friends contacted my ex-fiancée and had them crash our friends get together, I would be beyond p*ssed. And Danica was upset, but eventually, she forgives Kiera as well and that couldn’t be me. That friend would be dead to me to be honest.
The third act conflict didn’t need to include the ex-fiancée at all. Not only does Kiera hurt her friend, she also hurts Eddie who just seems like a milquetoast kind of guy that doesn’t deserve his emotions being toyed with either.
I’m just going to pretend that part of the story didn’t happen and that Danica just got really freaked out on her own about the “future” with Pete, so she overloaded on pot gummies and avoided the whole conversation that needed to happen because she was too high at the time. Then when she wakes up, she further freaks out and leaves without saying goodbye to Pete. A few weeks pass and her friends get together to help with a grand gesture that brings Danica and Pete together. Fin. Yep, that’s what happened and you can’t convince me otherwise.
Overall, I did enjoy One Last Run and with my self-directed “amnesia,” I can easily edit the third act conflict in my mind to make more sense to me. Ha.
The beginning of the book – stellar. The character development of the MCs and side characters – pretty damn good although I didn’t get Kiera in the third act at all. The second chance storyline – nicely done. I really felt like Danica and Pete were meant to be together now that they’re older. The dialogue was meaningful and funny. There was the right mix of scenes where meaningful things are happening with the inclusion of inner dialogue that allowed readers to understand the characters better throughout the novel.
It’s going to get a little spoilery from this point on…
What I really didn’t like? The third act conflict. It made very little sense to me, and I’m not a fan of exes coming back into the story to cause havoc, which is exactly what happens when Eddie shows up at the ski resort. And what’s worse is that Eddie comes back into the picture because one of Danica’s good friends contacts him. What? Why?
Honestly, if one of my good friends contacted my ex-fiancée and had them crash our friends get together, I would be beyond p*ssed. And Danica was upset, but eventually, she forgives Kiera as well and that couldn’t be me. That friend would be dead to me to be honest.
The third act conflict didn’t need to include the ex-fiancée at all. Not only does Kiera hurt her friend, she also hurts Eddie who just seems like a milquetoast kind of guy that doesn’t deserve his emotions being toyed with either.
I’m just going to pretend that part of the story didn’t happen and that Danica just got really freaked out on her own about the “future” with Pete, so she overloaded on pot gummies and avoided the whole conversation that needed to happen because she was too high at the time. Then when she wakes up, she further freaks out and leaves without saying goodbye to Pete. A few weeks pass and her friends get together to help with a grand gesture that brings Danica and Pete together. Fin. Yep, that’s what happened and you can’t convince me otherwise.
Overall, I did enjoy One Last Run and with my self-directed “amnesia,” I can easily edit the third act conflict in my mind to make more sense to me. Ha.
June 2, 2025
A good story that got better as it went on. Enjoyed the company of 5 women, though a lot going on between them, around them and in their own lives, reunited after 15 years.
May 10, 2025
I liked it up until I didn’t like it. I liked it when it focused on Pete and Danica, but it took a turn and focused more on the dynamics of the friend group. I feel like the friend group stuff should have come first and then let the romance build up. Bryce Oakley is still a great writer and I love it when her humor comes through in the dialogue. I don’t normally become invested in 3rd person POV and I think if I had had that in this, I would have enjoyed it more.
The third act break up was not a true third act break up and that almost threw me over the edge, close to just shelving it for another time. I finished, got the HEA, but it was underwhelming for me.
July 9, 2025
Pete and Danica have a complicated past. They were at college together fifteen years ago, part of a group of five friends who still keep in touch and occasionally meet up. They were inseparable then, always in bed together or out having fun. But the day of their graduation everything went wrong.
Pete was raised in foster care, and after university she started a non-profit focused on helping kids just like her. However, she doesn’t shout about it; even most of her best friends don’t know how she spends her time. They just assume she floats around the world travelling and working where she can.
Danica is a neonatal specialist doctor, working long hours in a Denver hospital. She has never really got over Pete, but has tried to move on. At the beginning of this story she has just split with her long term boyfriend Eddie, but she really doesn’t want her friends to know this, because she will feel like a failure.
When the five friends decide to get together to go skiing, they all have a lot to catch up on, and many things that they didn’t want to share.
This is the first book in the series. I read these in the wrong order. I read 'Shift the Tide' a few weeks ago, and now this one. Reading them like this destroys some surprises from this book, as I already knew a major plot point which was mentioned in the next book, and I was just waiting for when it would happen.
This has a lot of warmth, a small amount of angst, and some wonderfully evocative descriptions of people and places. A brilliant quote describing Pete just after waking: “like a charming yet freshly electrocuted baby bird”
Lovely ☺️
Pete was raised in foster care, and after university she started a non-profit focused on helping kids just like her. However, she doesn’t shout about it; even most of her best friends don’t know how she spends her time. They just assume she floats around the world travelling and working where she can.
Danica is a neonatal specialist doctor, working long hours in a Denver hospital. She has never really got over Pete, but has tried to move on. At the beginning of this story she has just split with her long term boyfriend Eddie, but she really doesn’t want her friends to know this, because she will feel like a failure.
When the five friends decide to get together to go skiing, they all have a lot to catch up on, and many things that they didn’t want to share.
This is the first book in the series. I read these in the wrong order. I read 'Shift the Tide' a few weeks ago, and now this one. Reading them like this destroys some surprises from this book, as I already knew a major plot point which was mentioned in the next book, and I was just waiting for when it would happen.
This has a lot of warmth, a small amount of angst, and some wonderfully evocative descriptions of people and places. A brilliant quote describing Pete just after waking: “like a charming yet freshly electrocuted baby bird”
Lovely ☺️
November 11, 2025
This was the first book by Bryce Oakley I'd read. I was pleasantly surprised. Short chapters. POV alternating every chapter between the two MC's. Just how I like it.
The main characters were very likable, and the side characters and the story were also very enjoyable. The story flowed smoothly, and everything made sense.
I really thought I was heading for a 5-star rating, but I suddenly found the last part of the book a bit weaker than the rest. 4+⭐️
The main characters were very likable, and the side characters and the story were also very enjoyable. The story flowed smoothly, and everything made sense.
I really thought I was heading for a 5-star rating, but I suddenly found the last part of the book a bit weaker than the rest. 4+⭐️
January 8, 2026
3.5⭐️
alright, this would have been higher if the characters were younger. simply bc a group of almost 40 year old women should not be having these issues😭 but anyways
i did enjoy the book overall, it was cute and perfect for the winter months (even tho it’s like high 60s here but whatever☠️) i loved all the fun winter and snow activities and the group activities they did but i felt there could’ve been a few more.
i really liked pete and dani’s relationship as a whole, but damn did i want to SLAP THEM. actually everyone. the only people i didn’t want to slap was izzy and maggie😂
it drove my crazy how pete wouldn’t just talk about what she does bc it’s a great thing. dani not telling them about her breakup angered me so much like girl you knew they were gonna be mad BUT OKAY. it just felt like they should have been younger with how they were acting ya know?
and then all that shit with kiera like girrllll be so fr. danica forgave her way too easily id still be hurt if it were me, that was such a shitty thing to do regardless of what was going on in your own life.
but anyways, overall i did like it, and i enjoyed the good parts enough to pull through it. i really liked the ending as well, im really glad dani actually got her shit together and went to pete
alright, this would have been higher if the characters were younger. simply bc a group of almost 40 year old women should not be having these issues😭 but anyways
i did enjoy the book overall, it was cute and perfect for the winter months (even tho it’s like high 60s here but whatever☠️) i loved all the fun winter and snow activities and the group activities they did but i felt there could’ve been a few more.
i really liked pete and dani’s relationship as a whole, but damn did i want to SLAP THEM. actually everyone. the only people i didn’t want to slap was izzy and maggie😂
it drove my crazy how pete wouldn’t just talk about what she does bc it’s a great thing. dani not telling them about her breakup angered me so much like girl you knew they were gonna be mad BUT OKAY. it just felt like they should have been younger with how they were acting ya know?
and then all that shit with kiera like girrllll be so fr. danica forgave her way too easily id still be hurt if it were me, that was such a shitty thing to do regardless of what was going on in your own life.
but anyways, overall i did like it, and i enjoyed the good parts enough to pull through it. i really liked the ending as well, im really glad dani actually got her shit together and went to pete
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February 7, 2026
I ATE THIS SHIT UP WOWWWW
not technically a sports romance bc they aren’t competing in skiing or snowboarding but there was actually a lot of scenes that took place during those two things!!! this in general had a lot of rlly great scenes (karaoke, spa, truth or dare, etc).
i’m not normally a second chance fan but this rlly worked for me. they had a situationship in college, fifteen years between but they’re both still in love basically. both mcs have strong personalities and pretty solid issues that felt organic and real and that caused conflict. BUT there was conflict around friendship too that i thought really took the cake (in a good way). like it was so nuanced and messy and gave another great layer to this. i love this messy queer friend group…. so glad me and mine are not this messy tho LOL. but yeah i really loved every character and i liked that everyone had smth really specific and difficult happening in their lives. all that but on a vibey vacation…
ALSO an airport get back together scene that was super unique and worked sooooo well for me!
good sex scenes, nothing crazy amazing but good. great banter and vibes, just a lovely pairing that felt really solid throughout the entire book. this slapped!!!! i love sapphics!!!!
not technically a sports romance bc they aren’t competing in skiing or snowboarding but there was actually a lot of scenes that took place during those two things!!! this in general had a lot of rlly great scenes (karaoke, spa, truth or dare, etc).
i’m not normally a second chance fan but this rlly worked for me. they had a situationship in college, fifteen years between but they’re both still in love basically. both mcs have strong personalities and pretty solid issues that felt organic and real and that caused conflict. BUT there was conflict around friendship too that i thought really took the cake (in a good way). like it was so nuanced and messy and gave another great layer to this. i love this messy queer friend group…. so glad me and mine are not this messy tho LOL. but yeah i really loved every character and i liked that everyone had smth really specific and difficult happening in their lives. all that but on a vibey vacation…
ALSO an airport get back together scene that was super unique and worked sooooo well for me!
good sex scenes, nothing crazy amazing but good. great banter and vibes, just a lovely pairing that felt really solid throughout the entire book. this slapped!!!! i love sapphics!!!!
November 15, 2025
One Last Run
I enjoyed this one 🥰
Second chance romance where college friends reunite for a girls ski trip. An awesome group of meddling friends - good meddling and bad meddling. Which made it fun and drama filled - none of these ladies had their s#!t together lol.
The first in a series and I can't wait to continue on!
I enjoyed this one 🥰
Second chance romance where college friends reunite for a girls ski trip. An awesome group of meddling friends - good meddling and bad meddling. Which made it fun and drama filled - none of these ladies had their s#!t together lol.
The first in a series and I can't wait to continue on!
October 22, 2025
Really lovely sapphic romance. I've had the book on my TBR for a long time and on Kindle ready to go for months. I finally got around reading (listening) it when it was added to Storytel by Podium. I've been meaning to read the 2nd book in the series and One Last Run sealed the deal. I will buy it soon. And also because I loved Maggie as a side character in One Last Run, her fake dating/marriange on hold book that's being released in a couple of days will also be added to my TBR.
January 22, 2026
A winter wonderland sapphic romance. Sign me up.
There were some wonderful layers and depth to the romance which I loved. They had history and it was believable without needing an flashbacks (bless) and I felt the chemistry between them. Really enjoyed this one.
This was my first read from Bryce Oakley, and I'm looking forward to reading more by them.
There were some wonderful layers and depth to the romance which I loved. They had history and it was believable without needing an flashbacks (bless) and I felt the chemistry between them. Really enjoyed this one.
This was my first read from Bryce Oakley, and I'm looking forward to reading more by them.
December 28, 2025
was this good or did i just stay up reading it till an ungodly hour because i felt lonely and was fuelled by wanting to murder 2 coworkers all shift??? i guess we’ll never know 🤷♀️
January 10, 2025
3.5 ⭐️ it was a good story but I wanted to know more about what happened between Izzy and Kiera. And go more into what Kiera did to Danica.
December 31, 2024
One word: 8008135
Romance novels are all alike for the most part, but it's their journeys that set them apart. And this journey is one of the sweetest and funniest stories written by Ms. Oakley. The moments of true laughter out number the angsty times that always come with a romance... just like it should be!
Romance novels are all alike for the most part, but it's their journeys that set them apart. And this journey is one of the sweetest and funniest stories written by Ms. Oakley. The moments of true laughter out number the angsty times that always come with a romance... just like it should be!
February 9, 2026
Someone make this a RomCom stat!! I can’t believe I’m saying this but I think this might actually make a better movie than book.. it was still really fun but I could just so picture it being like a sapphic version of bridesmaids or wine country
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July 7, 2025Why is Danica so terrible? Petra deserves a woman who isn’t constantly saying and assuming the worst about her.
December 1, 2025
This was my first Bryce Oakley book and she delivered. The characters came in string with obvious emotional connections that drive the story. The group of friends really had me invested. Mild spice.
December 18, 2025
Amazing!
January 3, 2025
I have ready close to a thousand books in the sapphic genre in the last couple years and FINALLY have found myself in a character!!! #crossstitchiscool!!! Welcome back Bryce!!
January 2, 2025
loved it!
I was so excited for this book and it did not disappoint. It was funny and sweet, with the right amount of angst. Definitely recommend.
I was so excited for this book and it did not disappoint. It was funny and sweet, with the right amount of angst. Definitely recommend.
January 2, 2025
First read of 2025! Another great book by Bryce Oakley!
November 5, 2025
easy read, pretty standard romance book. miscommunication is one of the tropes i dislike but i was relatively entertained throughout the story so
January 9, 2026
(4,5) I'm writing this after rereading it (first book then audiobook) and finishing the series and you're honestly in for a treat.
The whole series is about a messy friend group on multiple vacations. There are complicated feelings, messy relationships, and funny characters.
One Last Run is a cute and funny read about not being vulnerable and not allowing the other person to see you as you are. It's about a second chance with someone who was the right person at the wrong time, all within a ski-vacation and a completely messy friend group that haven't seen each other in 15 years. I sometimes just wanted to scream at the book, because it was just too realistic.
I absolutely loved how each of the five women in this group has a different connection to and perception of one another.
I'd recommend reading the book instead of the audio and also looking up the beautiful character art on Oakley's Instagram. It's a lot of women and they are kind of hard to tell apart; who's got kids, who's got relationship troubles...
The writing is funny in little moments and witty answers, especially in the very chaotic conversations. I loved the descriptions of their emotions; they simply felt real.
In the beginning, there were a lot of physical descriptions and names that confused me a bit or were just repetitive.
Although I liked the writing style, some lines were a tad too monotone.
I loved the cute moments and Ski/ Snowboard scenes between the love interests. But I was not a huge fan of Danica's constant anxiety and being uncomfortable with herself. I didn't really see what Pete saw in her. But that might also just hit a little too close to home.
After reading this the first time around, I rated it four stars. I think I could appreciate the characters' imperfections more this time.
Audiobook: I didn't like Quinn Riley's voice. However, I did like how she distinguished between different characters, especially Pete's lower voice. But I couldn't warm up to weirdly placed emphases in various sentences.
The whole series is about a messy friend group on multiple vacations. There are complicated feelings, messy relationships, and funny characters.
One Last Run is a cute and funny read about not being vulnerable and not allowing the other person to see you as you are. It's about a second chance with someone who was the right person at the wrong time, all within a ski-vacation and a completely messy friend group that haven't seen each other in 15 years. I sometimes just wanted to scream at the book, because it was just too realistic.
I absolutely loved how each of the five women in this group has a different connection to and perception of one another.
I'd recommend reading the book instead of the audio and also looking up the beautiful character art on Oakley's Instagram. It's a lot of women and they are kind of hard to tell apart; who's got kids, who's got relationship troubles...
The writing is funny in little moments and witty answers, especially in the very chaotic conversations. I loved the descriptions of their emotions; they simply felt real.
In the beginning, there were a lot of physical descriptions and names that confused me a bit or were just repetitive.
Although I liked the writing style, some lines were a tad too monotone.
I loved the cute moments and Ski/ Snowboard scenes between the love interests. But I was not a huge fan of Danica's constant anxiety and being uncomfortable with herself. I didn't really see what Pete saw in her. But that might also just hit a little too close to home.
After reading this the first time around, I rated it four stars. I think I could appreciate the characters' imperfections more this time.
Audiobook: I didn't like Quinn Riley's voice. However, I did like how she distinguished between different characters, especially Pete's lower voice. But I couldn't warm up to weirdly placed emphases in various sentences.
February 3, 2025
A star constellation of characters
Bryce Oakley first earned my esteem with Something Far Away and Happy, which, like One Last Run, also features two well-crafted characters — college lovers crushed by an awful breakup — getting a second chance together.
Meeting again after a 15-year separation are Dr. Danica Wendell, a workaholic, recently un-engaged neonatologist, and Petra “Pete” Pancott, a millionaire app developer turned globe-trotting philanthropist.
The two are reuniting with three college friends for a weeklong skiing vacation at Danica’s BFF’s affluent aunt’s Telluride, Colo., condo.
Danica and Pete would have to work hard to be more different. The physician lives by a plan, obeys all the rules, staunchly avoids risk, and keeps applying the brakes to escape imperiling her heart again with Pete.
When Pete sees Danica’s name on the invitation list, she’s all-in, eager to see the woman she’s longed for since their beyond-friends-with-benefits relationship blew up in a public row in the college’s quad.
Despite Danica’s trying to stay an arm-length away from Pete, the two may have too many happy memories and residual fondness to ignore their attraction to each other.
Oakley engagingly packages Danica and Pete’s sweethearts’ dance among time spent alone and scenes between all five women on the slopes, sipping wine, and playing catch-up.
With its lovable protagonists, a likely chance for an HEA, along with just the right amount of angst, One Last Run is a novel I can see myself reading again
Bryce Oakley first earned my esteem with Something Far Away and Happy, which, like One Last Run, also features two well-crafted characters — college lovers crushed by an awful breakup — getting a second chance together.
Meeting again after a 15-year separation are Dr. Danica Wendell, a workaholic, recently un-engaged neonatologist, and Petra “Pete” Pancott, a millionaire app developer turned globe-trotting philanthropist.
The two are reuniting with three college friends for a weeklong skiing vacation at Danica’s BFF’s affluent aunt’s Telluride, Colo., condo.
Danica and Pete would have to work hard to be more different. The physician lives by a plan, obeys all the rules, staunchly avoids risk, and keeps applying the brakes to escape imperiling her heart again with Pete.
When Pete sees Danica’s name on the invitation list, she’s all-in, eager to see the woman she’s longed for since their beyond-friends-with-benefits relationship blew up in a public row in the college’s quad.
Despite Danica’s trying to stay an arm-length away from Pete, the two may have too many happy memories and residual fondness to ignore their attraction to each other.
Oakley engagingly packages Danica and Pete’s sweethearts’ dance among time spent alone and scenes between all five women on the slopes, sipping wine, and playing catch-up.
With its lovable protagonists, a likely chance for an HEA, along with just the right amount of angst, One Last Run is a novel I can see myself reading again
November 25, 2025
(3.5 Stars) Five women who were best friends in college meet for a mini reunion and ski trip in Telluride, Colorado. Danica Wendell, is a neonatologist in Denver. She is a typical goal driven, school and career focused person but underneath has insecurities. She is so concerned about being seen as less that she hasn’t told her friends that her fiancé broke up with her over a month ago. Petra (Pete) Pancott seems like a free spirit. In school she didn’t really know what she wanted to do. And from the outside it looks like she has spent the last 15 years traveling the world on whims. The reality is different but again she is hesitant to explain her real circumstances.
I enjoyed the story. A lot of the story revolves around miscommunications (not my favorite). There is attraction, but it’s complicated because no one knows Danica is single. Pete is also less than forthcoming about her life. This is a second chance romance and you see the sparks. But I missed seeing them develop a relationship. It goes from this is a fling to more quickly. The rest of the friends get some time in the story. A cheating spouse and another heartbreak are thrown into the mix. I enjoy Oakley’s easy way of writing and loved her intimate knowledge of Telluride and she slopes there. This book is from December 2025 and I was happy to find the audio version available on Hoopla. A sequel is already out and it continues with another of this friend group.
I enjoyed the story. A lot of the story revolves around miscommunications (not my favorite). There is attraction, but it’s complicated because no one knows Danica is single. Pete is also less than forthcoming about her life. This is a second chance romance and you see the sparks. But I missed seeing them develop a relationship. It goes from this is a fling to more quickly. The rest of the friends get some time in the story. A cheating spouse and another heartbreak are thrown into the mix. I enjoy Oakley’s easy way of writing and loved her intimate knowledge of Telluride and she slopes there. This book is from December 2025 and I was happy to find the audio version available on Hoopla. A sequel is already out and it continues with another of this friend group.
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