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Meet Me in the Valley: A Friends to Lovers Angsty Romance (Oakwood Valley Book 2)
Logan is not mine. Not mine to claim, not mine to love, not mine to have. But he is my best friend, and I won’t let anything get in the way of that. Especially my stupid heart.
Two kids from the small town of Oakwood Valley, California wouldn’t share their unbreakable bond until years later when fate dealt them a sweet card by placing them in the same big university, one thousand miles away in Austin, Texas.
Polar opposites Tia Young and Logan Harper are inseparable from that first day at orientation. Underneath Logan’s playboy antics and Tia’s black cat nature, the one thing tethering them together for life is the unshakable promise to—no matter what—remain best friends until the end.
Six years post-graduation, their promise to each other stands true. But when Tia’s world suddenly shatters, a life altering-diagnosis and a harrowing secret threatens to change their lives, and their relationship, forever.
As seeking support begins to skirt the edges of intimacy, Tia and Logan find themselves playing a dangerous game they can’t come back from. There’s only one solution to ease the ever-growing cross, destroy, and obliterate all boundaries.
Meet Me in the Valley is a friends to lovers angsty romance. It is Book 2 in the Oakwood Valley Series and considered an interconnected stand alone. Books can be read in any order with an HEA guaranteed.
Two kids from the small town of Oakwood Valley, California wouldn’t share their unbreakable bond until years later when fate dealt them a sweet card by placing them in the same big university, one thousand miles away in Austin, Texas.
Polar opposites Tia Young and Logan Harper are inseparable from that first day at orientation. Underneath Logan’s playboy antics and Tia’s black cat nature, the one thing tethering them together for life is the unshakable promise to—no matter what—remain best friends until the end.
Six years post-graduation, their promise to each other stands true. But when Tia’s world suddenly shatters, a life altering-diagnosis and a harrowing secret threatens to change their lives, and their relationship, forever.
As seeking support begins to skirt the edges of intimacy, Tia and Logan find themselves playing a dangerous game they can’t come back from. There’s only one solution to ease the ever-growing cross, destroy, and obliterate all boundaries.
Meet Me in the Valley is a friends to lovers angsty romance. It is Book 2 in the Oakwood Valley Series and considered an interconnected stand alone. Books can be read in any order with an HEA guaranteed.
450 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 27, 2025
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Ginsa Michelle
3 books33 followersGinsa Michelle is a romance author who brings her vivid childhood dreams to life through her enchanting stories. Residing in Texas with her husband and daughter, she crafts tales set in quaint small towns where strong and complex heroines navigate love and life, keeping their charming heroes on their toes.
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September 11, 2025
5 ⭐️ | 2.5 🌶️
Introducing you to… the best Friends to Lovers romance I’ve read yet 🤭
💚 small town romance
💚 friends to lovers
💚 angst
💚 Black Cat X Golden Retriever
💚 Reformed playboy
💚 MMC rides a motorcycle
This is a truly exceptional story full of angst, a former playboy who YEARNS, heartbreak, and so much swooning.
I finished this book a couple weeks ago now and I still can’t put into words how much I love Tia & Logan. Their HEA is one that’s hard fought and so well worth the wait. They both grew so much throughout this story and I loved every word I read!
As an aside, I’ve never been more disappointed to have asthma than when I was reading the smoking scene IYKYK 😮💨
Thank you so much to @authorginsamichelle for the opportunity to ARC read Meet Me in the Valley. You’re stuck with me forever now!! 🫶🏻
Introducing you to… the best Friends to Lovers romance I’ve read yet 🤭
💚 small town romance
💚 friends to lovers
💚 angst
💚 Black Cat X Golden Retriever
💚 Reformed playboy
💚 MMC rides a motorcycle
This is a truly exceptional story full of angst, a former playboy who YEARNS, heartbreak, and so much swooning.
I finished this book a couple weeks ago now and I still can’t put into words how much I love Tia & Logan. Their HEA is one that’s hard fought and so well worth the wait. They both grew so much throughout this story and I loved every word I read!
As an aside, I’ve never been more disappointed to have asthma than when I was reading the smoking scene IYKYK 😮💨
Thank you so much to @authorginsamichelle for the opportunity to ARC read Meet Me in the Valley. You’re stuck with me forever now!! 🫶🏻
August 27, 2025
4⭐️ | 4.75🌶
I thoroughly enjoyed myself with this one. I've been waiting for T and Lo and they were soooo good! I love Ginsa's writing and the way she weaves her stories into your mind. I am so beyond ready for book 3. Thank you to Ginsa for the arc.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself with this one. I've been waiting for T and Lo and they were soooo good! I love Ginsa's writing and the way she weaves her stories into your mind. I am so beyond ready for book 3. Thank you to Ginsa for the arc.
August 16, 2025
Rating⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♾️
Spice🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes
🍇 Best friends to lovers
🍷 Black cat x golden retriever
🥧 She falls first, he falls harder
🍎 Reformed playboy
🛫 Found family
🫦 So much banter!!
🔥 He has a FOUL mouth
“I’m here. I got you.“
“If only you knew the power you hold over me, Tia Young. You want me on my knees for you?”
“He’s giving me permission to fall, because it will be him waiting on the other side to catch me.”
“Tia was always the one. My one. The woman who shifted the entire axis of my life by showing me how to face myself and love harder, without fear. Without running.”
Oh my lord this book. This man. This story! I’m obsessed!! I was so so excited to read this book and it did not disappoint!! I love them😭 Logan’s growth throughout this book is incredible! And the challenges that Tia faces…man I was crying so many times during this one. These two made me blush SO hard!! I was kicking my feet’s giggling and literally screaming😍🥵 and that bonus epilogue…ADORABLE and so spicy!!🤭
Spice🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes
🍇 Best friends to lovers
🍷 Black cat x golden retriever
🥧 She falls first, he falls harder
🍎 Reformed playboy
🛫 Found family
🫦 So much banter!!
🔥 He has a FOUL mouth
“I’m here. I got you.“
“If only you knew the power you hold over me, Tia Young. You want me on my knees for you?”
“He’s giving me permission to fall, because it will be him waiting on the other side to catch me.”
“Tia was always the one. My one. The woman who shifted the entire axis of my life by showing me how to face myself and love harder, without fear. Without running.”
Oh my lord this book. This man. This story! I’m obsessed!! I was so so excited to read this book and it did not disappoint!! I love them😭 Logan’s growth throughout this book is incredible! And the challenges that Tia faces…man I was crying so many times during this one. These two made me blush SO hard!! I was kicking my feet’s giggling and literally screaming😍🥵 and that bonus epilogue…ADORABLE and so spicy!!🤭
August 30, 2025
Quite possibly the best friends to lovers book I’ve ever read. T & Lo are the standard.
August 27, 2025
I have always been a fan of the friends-to-lovers trope, and this book kicked it up a notch by being one of “the best” best friends-to-lovers stories I have read. The foundation was laid for friendship between Tia and Logan early on, the build-up to their romance was near perfection, culminating to the steamy hot and spicy moment that changed the course of their lives. All stages of their relationship were relatable and complex; I was swept away by the depth of the characters (shout-out to Logan’s growth as a character) from their dialogue, thoughts, and actions as they moved forward (and backward!) from friends to lovers while each navigating their respective family drama and internal roadblocks. I was swept me away in this emotional whirlwind of a romance! Thanks to the author for the eARC. 4.5 stars
August 18, 2025
I cried big time, no shame. Instant five stars.
If you know me, you know I am a ho for some angst, so Meet Me in the Valley had my name written all over it.
There’s just something about a reformed playboy who falls so unbelievably hard for his girl--especially if that girl is his childhood best friend. Logan had every ounce of heart you'd hope for in a vulnerable man trying to do right by his love. Tia was stronger than I ever could have been in the situations she was dealt. These two grew up together in every sense, and you could feel the inevitability of their love on every page. They belonged together, they just had to figure out how to get there.
The writing flowed beautifully, the story was both heartfelt and addictive (with a few surprises I didn’t see coming), and the spice was definitely hot.
A second chance, friends to lovers, small town love story done so right.
If you know me, you know I am a ho for some angst, so Meet Me in the Valley had my name written all over it.
There’s just something about a reformed playboy who falls so unbelievably hard for his girl--especially if that girl is his childhood best friend. Logan had every ounce of heart you'd hope for in a vulnerable man trying to do right by his love. Tia was stronger than I ever could have been in the situations she was dealt. These two grew up together in every sense, and you could feel the inevitability of their love on every page. They belonged together, they just had to figure out how to get there.
The writing flowed beautifully, the story was both heartfelt and addictive (with a few surprises I didn’t see coming), and the spice was definitely hot.
A second chance, friends to lovers, small town love story done so right.
August 27, 2025
Meet Me in the Valley by Ginsa Michelle eARC Review 🖤
What a beautiful take on a friends to lovers romance. I am obsessed with Tia and Logan.
The relationship between Tia and Logan is so freaking special. When they realize that there is more than just an incredible friendship, they also realize that they both have work to do on themselves before they can fully commit to one another. Watching the two of them work through their own past and trauma is so healing and then when they get there happily ever after, my god, is it magical.
This story is emotional, passionate, and SO HOT. I loved it so much and highly recommend this series! I cannot wait for Nora’s story now that we have a little idea on why she left all those years ago. 🤭
What to expect:
Friends to lovers
Small town
Angst
Spice
Found family
She falls first, he falls harder
Black cat x golden retriever
Thank you so much Ginsa for the opportunity to read this as an ARC for my honest opinion and review!
What a beautiful take on a friends to lovers romance. I am obsessed with Tia and Logan.
The relationship between Tia and Logan is so freaking special. When they realize that there is more than just an incredible friendship, they also realize that they both have work to do on themselves before they can fully commit to one another. Watching the two of them work through their own past and trauma is so healing and then when they get there happily ever after, my god, is it magical.
This story is emotional, passionate, and SO HOT. I loved it so much and highly recommend this series! I cannot wait for Nora’s story now that we have a little idea on why she left all those years ago. 🤭
What to expect:
Friends to lovers
Small town
Angst
Spice
Found family
She falls first, he falls harder
Black cat x golden retriever
Thank you so much Ginsa for the opportunity to read this as an ARC for my honest opinion and review!
August 28, 2025
He slept with every girl before realizing he has feelings for the fmc, while she witnessed it all I might add 😒😒😒😒The whole time I kept thinking she could do so much better & he’s better off staying single. I can’t . I just can’t imagine rooting for these two when he sleeps with any woman who gets near him!! Even after the FMC expressed how she would be mad if he slept with her work rival he went ahead and did it anyway & the very next day he went with the FMC as if he didn’t just have another woman in his bed!!!!
Because of how many women he went through before realizing his feelings, it was hard for me to root for them once they got together. 😭
Because of how many women he went through before realizing his feelings, it was hard for me to root for them once they got together. 😭
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 24, 2025
I LOVE a playboy who falls hard and completely changes his ways. And not only that, fell for his best friend. I loved the bond between Tia and Logan that so easily slid into romance.
I appreciated the growth from both characters as well as the way they dealt with their messy past.
🍷 Friends to Lovers
🍷 Reformed Playboy
🍷 Family Drama
🍷 Small Town
🍷 Spicyy 🥵
Thank you Ginsa & her team for the absolute privilege of reading this ARC. ❤️
I appreciated the growth from both characters as well as the way they dealt with their messy past.
🍷 Friends to Lovers
🍷 Reformed Playboy
🍷 Family Drama
🍷 Small Town
🍷 Spicyy 🥵
Thank you Ginsa & her team for the absolute privilege of reading this ARC. ❤️
August 22, 2025
Meet Me in the Valley
✨ ARC REVIEW✨
Meet Me in the Valley by Ginsa Michelle
Release Date 8/27
Tropes:
Friends to lovers
Found family
Small town (plus multiple locations)
Angst
Spice
Reformed playboy
Black cat golden retriever
She falls first he falls harder
“Tell me to stay.” When Logan uttered those words, I nearly died begging Tia to do it!
Meet me int the Valley was my first book by Ginsa Michelle, I finished it last night and have already downloaded the other book in the series!
This story had me in a chokehold. I devoured this book in twenty-four hours, unable to put it down. I’m now suffering from a book hangover and just wanting more ot Logan and Tia.
Meet me in the Valley follows best friends Logan and Tia. They are ride-or-die friends, always there for each other. It isn’t even a question. Tia stands by, rolling her eyes as Logan quite literally plows through the female population around him. Boded by pain and childhood trauma, they become each other’s safe place and refuge.
They never cross that line between friends, until the day Tia finally feels something as Logan works his ‘magic’ with yet another conquest. Jealousy rears its ugly head, and she tailspins, burying that emotion deep.
When Logan and everyone else notice it, it opens the door to feelings that are off-limits and beyond what either is ready to accept. Until the night old wounds are ripped open and they both try to hide from it in each other, crossing every line.
Y’all! Y’all! This story! I am still reeling. Ginsa’s writing is so beautiful, and the way she brought the characters to life, shared their raw emotions, and made you feral with the spice, whew, I’m gonna need a minute to recoup (or take a suspiciously long shower).
I won’t spoil anything for you, but I can say with all the confidence of a five-year-old in a princess dress, that you will love this book and need it in your life.
✨ ARC REVIEW✨
Meet Me in the Valley by Ginsa Michelle
Release Date 8/27
Tropes:
Friends to lovers
Found family
Small town (plus multiple locations)
Angst
Spice
Reformed playboy
Black cat golden retriever
She falls first he falls harder
“Tell me to stay.” When Logan uttered those words, I nearly died begging Tia to do it!
Meet me int the Valley was my first book by Ginsa Michelle, I finished it last night and have already downloaded the other book in the series!
This story had me in a chokehold. I devoured this book in twenty-four hours, unable to put it down. I’m now suffering from a book hangover and just wanting more ot Logan and Tia.
Meet me in the Valley follows best friends Logan and Tia. They are ride-or-die friends, always there for each other. It isn’t even a question. Tia stands by, rolling her eyes as Logan quite literally plows through the female population around him. Boded by pain and childhood trauma, they become each other’s safe place and refuge.
They never cross that line between friends, until the day Tia finally feels something as Logan works his ‘magic’ with yet another conquest. Jealousy rears its ugly head, and she tailspins, burying that emotion deep.
When Logan and everyone else notice it, it opens the door to feelings that are off-limits and beyond what either is ready to accept. Until the night old wounds are ripped open and they both try to hide from it in each other, crossing every line.
Y’all! Y’all! This story! I am still reeling. Ginsa’s writing is so beautiful, and the way she brought the characters to life, shared their raw emotions, and made you feral with the spice, whew, I’m gonna need a minute to recoup (or take a suspiciously long shower).
I won’t spoil anything for you, but I can say with all the confidence of a five-year-old in a princess dress, that you will love this book and need it in your life.
August 28, 2025
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Meet Me in the Valley (Book 2)
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Ginsa Michelle
𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Oakwood Valley
𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Logan Harper & Tia Young
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀:
- Small Town
- Friends to Lovers
- Reformed Playboy
- Black Cat x Golden Retriever
- She Falls First, He Falls Harder
- Hurt/Comfort
- Angsty
𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:
I just finished Meet Me in the Valley by Ginsa Michelle, and I'm still recovering from all emotions! This book is the second in the Oakwood Valley Series, but don't worry if you haven't read the first one - it can definitely be read as a standalone (although, trust me, you'll want to read the first one too!).
Logan and Tia's story is literally one of the best friends-to-lovers books I've ever read! They've been best friends forever, but when they start to develop feelings for each other, things get real. I loved how the author focused on their transition from friends to lovers, and how they both had to work through their own emotional trauma before they could truly be together.
Logan, oh Logan... he's the ultimate playboy-turned-lovestruck-hero. And Tia? She's a total boss - independent, fierce, and loyal. Their chemistry is insane, and their banter is hilarious. The spice level? Off the charts!
What really got me was the emotional depth of this story. I was laughing, crying, and blushing my way through this book. It's a true rollercoaster of emotions, but it's so worth it.
If you love friends-to-lovers stories, you need to read this book! And if you haven't started the Oakwood Valley series yet, what are you waiting for?!
𝗖𝗪: 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝘀𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗔𝗹𝘇𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 (𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗠𝗖), 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗰𝘂𝗺 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆, 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆, 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗠𝗖𝘀)
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘎𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘢 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸.
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Ginsa Michelle
𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Oakwood Valley
𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Logan Harper & Tia Young
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀:
- Small Town
- Friends to Lovers
- Reformed Playboy
- Black Cat x Golden Retriever
- She Falls First, He Falls Harder
- Hurt/Comfort
- Angsty
𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:
I just finished Meet Me in the Valley by Ginsa Michelle, and I'm still recovering from all emotions! This book is the second in the Oakwood Valley Series, but don't worry if you haven't read the first one - it can definitely be read as a standalone (although, trust me, you'll want to read the first one too!).
Logan and Tia's story is literally one of the best friends-to-lovers books I've ever read! They've been best friends forever, but when they start to develop feelings for each other, things get real. I loved how the author focused on their transition from friends to lovers, and how they both had to work through their own emotional trauma before they could truly be together.
Logan, oh Logan... he's the ultimate playboy-turned-lovestruck-hero. And Tia? She's a total boss - independent, fierce, and loyal. Their chemistry is insane, and their banter is hilarious. The spice level? Off the charts!
What really got me was the emotional depth of this story. I was laughing, crying, and blushing my way through this book. It's a true rollercoaster of emotions, but it's so worth it.
If you love friends-to-lovers stories, you need to read this book! And if you haven't started the Oakwood Valley series yet, what are you waiting for?!
𝗖𝗪: 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝘀𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗔𝗹𝘇𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 (𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗠𝗖), 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗰𝘂𝗺 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆, 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆, 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗠𝗖𝘀)
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘎𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘢 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸.
August 23, 2025
Ginsa is slowly becoming one of my favorite authors 😍. This is the second ARC I have read and it instantly became a 5 ⭐️ read. Logan and Tia are teenhood friends to lovers, like two peas in a pod. From being there for each other through grief, to going to the same college, to working at the same firm, their bond was always unshakable. Logan, the playboy architect, had already found his other half 12 years ago, except he was too busy fighting his own monsters to notice she was right beside him 😭.
Is this what it feels like falling for your bestie? 🥺 Because the pre queer me wanted to marry my bestie (I always thought there was less chance of a breakup when you have known each other for years.) Too bad I have not had a bestie since I was 13 😆. As a former bike enthusiast, I loved all the bike scenes, and their rave parties during their early 20s 🤭. Their bond was 👨🏻🍳💋. . I agree with Tia—who does not fall for Logan? It is rare to find people these days who will drop everything and travel just to be with you 🥹.
The yearning, uff, the yearning 😮💨. I also loved seeing the folks from the previous installment and I did shed a few tears here and there 🥲. The spice was fluffy but I did not mind. There was even a scene that reminded me of Toy Story branding 🤣. The ending was beautiful! Cali is such an amazing kid and
This is my honest opinion for the ARC I received . Thank you Ginsa for the opportunity. The wait was definitely worth it .
August 27, 2025
The best friends have entered the chat and they are absolute 🔥🔥
If you are following this small-town series from Ginsa Michelle set in wine country, then you’ve already met Tia and Logan in Book 1, Meet Me in the Vines. Not only are these two the best friends of Donovan and Audrey, they are each others best friends with a decade-long friendship that originated in Oakwood Valley and continued into their college and early adult years in Austin, Texas.
Their last visit home to Oakwood Valley changes the trajectory of their friendship as Tia begins looking at Logan differently and finds herself needing to lean on him further as she receives life changing news that could bring her back to Oakwood Valley for good.
Logan has always expected Tia to be there, so when her all encompassing presence is suddenly ripped away, the realization of how much she means to him hits him hard. He goes to her in her time of need with a new determination to make her his forever.
A trip to Las Vegas serves as the turning point in their friendship where they must decide who they are to one another and where their future will be.
This is, hands-down one of the best friends to lovers stories I have ever read! The change in their relationship is realistic and relatable and the obstacles they face to achieve their HEA are very raw and emotional. The intimacy between these two is palpable and powerful, with them needing to say few words to have a full conversation and only light touches to soothe and ground each other.
Readers who like the following will find themselves enjoying Meet Me in the Valley:
💚 Small-town, winery backdrop
🏍️ Angsty
💚 Black Cat x Golden Retriever
🏍️ Best Friends to Lovers
💚 She falls first but he falls harder
🏍️ Reformed playboy with a motorcycle
💚 Interracial couple
🏍️ Found Family
💚 Hurt and comfort
🏍️ What happens in Vegas gets recorded on his phone
💚 It’s always been you vibes
Those of you who skip epilogues, you absolutely cannot skip this one because my jaw was on the floor and then I immediately cried. I’m not 100% sure, but if Book 3 goes in the direction I think it is going, I will need adequate preparation for that inevitable heartbreak!
Thank you to the author for the eARC!
If you are following this small-town series from Ginsa Michelle set in wine country, then you’ve already met Tia and Logan in Book 1, Meet Me in the Vines. Not only are these two the best friends of Donovan and Audrey, they are each others best friends with a decade-long friendship that originated in Oakwood Valley and continued into their college and early adult years in Austin, Texas.
Their last visit home to Oakwood Valley changes the trajectory of their friendship as Tia begins looking at Logan differently and finds herself needing to lean on him further as she receives life changing news that could bring her back to Oakwood Valley for good.
Logan has always expected Tia to be there, so when her all encompassing presence is suddenly ripped away, the realization of how much she means to him hits him hard. He goes to her in her time of need with a new determination to make her his forever.
A trip to Las Vegas serves as the turning point in their friendship where they must decide who they are to one another and where their future will be.
This is, hands-down one of the best friends to lovers stories I have ever read! The change in their relationship is realistic and relatable and the obstacles they face to achieve their HEA are very raw and emotional. The intimacy between these two is palpable and powerful, with them needing to say few words to have a full conversation and only light touches to soothe and ground each other.
Readers who like the following will find themselves enjoying Meet Me in the Valley:
💚 Small-town, winery backdrop
🏍️ Angsty
💚 Black Cat x Golden Retriever
🏍️ Best Friends to Lovers
💚 She falls first but he falls harder
🏍️ Reformed playboy with a motorcycle
💚 Interracial couple
🏍️ Found Family
💚 Hurt and comfort
🏍️ What happens in Vegas gets recorded on his phone
💚 It’s always been you vibes
Those of you who skip epilogues, you absolutely cannot skip this one because my jaw was on the floor and then I immediately cried. I’m not 100% sure, but if Book 3 goes in the direction I think it is going, I will need adequate preparation for that inevitable heartbreak!
Thank you to the author for the eARC!
August 27, 2025
"I'm going to be the man who sweeps her off her feet. Who kisses away her pain. Who worships and kissed the sacred ground she walks on."
Friends to lovers is a trope that is like kryptonite to me! Tia and Logan are like super kryptonite because they took friends to lovers to a whole new level for me and I could not have loved their story more. Throw in that second chance trope and it was a five star read for me within mere pages!
We get to see their meeting in the very beginning and then the author jumps ahead 10 years and they have such a solid bond between them that I was hooked immediately. Seriously, the way the story starts in present time shows what a heart of gold Tia has and how strong her loyalty to Logan is...lol (IYKYK)! The man loves women but loathes commitment. Tia is the one constant female in his life.
It is full on tension once they both realize there could be something more between them. When Tia's world is shaken Logan is right there, I mean that man drops everything and goes to her when she calls him. He has her back and will do anything for her. Time and time again he shows up for her, even when she doesn't know it.
The will they/won't they parts really had me on the edge of my seat sometimes. I want to go into so many details but don't want to spoil anything because so much of who they are when they meet to who they are and who they will become revolves around possible spoilers.
Ms. Michelle does not take it easy on readers and brings every emotion possible to the surface. The hurt that both Tia and Logan have was so heartbreaking at times. Their HEA was well worth the emotional damage experienced while reading...lol!
Friends to lovers is a trope that is like kryptonite to me! Tia and Logan are like super kryptonite because they took friends to lovers to a whole new level for me and I could not have loved their story more. Throw in that second chance trope and it was a five star read for me within mere pages!
We get to see their meeting in the very beginning and then the author jumps ahead 10 years and they have such a solid bond between them that I was hooked immediately. Seriously, the way the story starts in present time shows what a heart of gold Tia has and how strong her loyalty to Logan is...lol (IYKYK)! The man loves women but loathes commitment. Tia is the one constant female in his life.
It is full on tension once they both realize there could be something more between them. When Tia's world is shaken Logan is right there, I mean that man drops everything and goes to her when she calls him. He has her back and will do anything for her. Time and time again he shows up for her, even when she doesn't know it.
The will they/won't they parts really had me on the edge of my seat sometimes. I want to go into so many details but don't want to spoil anything because so much of who they are when they meet to who they are and who they will become revolves around possible spoilers.
Ms. Michelle does not take it easy on readers and brings every emotion possible to the surface. The hurt that both Tia and Logan have was so heartbreaking at times. Their HEA was well worth the emotional damage experienced while reading...lol!
August 28, 2025
Meet Me in the Valley is the second installment in the Oakwood Valley series.
This tale had me in a grip. I consumed this book in twenty-four hours, finding it hard to set aside. I’m currently experiencing a book hangover and craving more of Logan and Tia.
Meet me in the Valley centers on close friends Logan and Tia. They are steadfast friends, consistently supporting one another. It isn't even a query. Tia watches, exasperated, as Logan literally charges through the women nearby. Brought together by suffering and past trauma, they turn into one another’s sanctuary and haven.
They never cross the boundary of friendship, until the moment Tia finally experiences something as Logan performs his ‘charm’ on yet another target. La jalousie se manifeste de manière néfaste, et elle perd pied, enfouissant ce sentiment profondément.
When Logan and the others see it, it unlocks emotions that are forbidden and exceed what either is prepared to acknowledge. Until the evening, past scars are reopened, and they both attempt to conceal it in one another, crossing every boundary.
Hey everyone! Hey everyone! This tale! I am still stunned. Ginsa’s prose is incredibly stunning, and her ability to animate the characters, reveal their genuine feelings, and evoke intense reactions with the heat, wow, I’ll need a moment to recover (or enjoy an unusually lengthy shower).
I won’t give anything away, but I can confidently say, much like a five-year-old in a princess outfit, that you will adore this book and it’s essential for your life
This tale had me in a grip. I consumed this book in twenty-four hours, finding it hard to set aside. I’m currently experiencing a book hangover and craving more of Logan and Tia.
Meet me in the Valley centers on close friends Logan and Tia. They are steadfast friends, consistently supporting one another. It isn't even a query. Tia watches, exasperated, as Logan literally charges through the women nearby. Brought together by suffering and past trauma, they turn into one another’s sanctuary and haven.
They never cross the boundary of friendship, until the moment Tia finally experiences something as Logan performs his ‘charm’ on yet another target. La jalousie se manifeste de manière néfaste, et elle perd pied, enfouissant ce sentiment profondément.
When Logan and the others see it, it unlocks emotions that are forbidden and exceed what either is prepared to acknowledge. Until the evening, past scars are reopened, and they both attempt to conceal it in one another, crossing every boundary.
Hey everyone! Hey everyone! This tale! I am still stunned. Ginsa’s prose is incredibly stunning, and her ability to animate the characters, reveal their genuine feelings, and evoke intense reactions with the heat, wow, I’ll need a moment to recover (or enjoy an unusually lengthy shower).
I won’t give anything away, but I can confidently say, much like a five-year-old in a princess outfit, that you will adore this book and it’s essential for your life
August 17, 2025
Well thank you soooo much Ginsa for that incredible and wild ride!!! Absolutely a trillion infinity stars! ♾️⭐️
What a book, what a journey, I am soooooo in love with Tia and Logan soooo much!
The book had so many fun twists and turns. Friends to lovers to soooooo much more!
The journey that Ginsa took us on with Tia and Logan was absolutely incredible! Two characters who love each other sooooo much, but also need to go through so much together and separate. I was on the edge of my seat their entire story!
And Tia’s family! I am soooooo obsessed with them. Tia’s sister Nora and niece, Cali, I cannot get enough of them. I am soooo excited and can’t wait for their book, to learn more about them.
The family reconnection had me sobbing! Tia is such an incredible daughter, giving up so much for her parents, but bringing her family together! So beautifully written!
What. A. Book. Standing ovation! 👏 I loveddd everything about this story! The incredible journey that two best friends took together! Logan had some tough decisions he had to make, but the way he worked on himself was so beautiful! His vulnerability was captivating! And Tia, what an awesome character, she gives and gives and expects nothing in return!
It was so fun to see some old favorites and meet so many new characters! The ups were perfect! The downs were gut wrenching! And I loved every bit of it! A must read!
What a book, what a journey, I am soooooo in love with Tia and Logan soooo much!
The book had so many fun twists and turns. Friends to lovers to soooooo much more!
The journey that Ginsa took us on with Tia and Logan was absolutely incredible! Two characters who love each other sooooo much, but also need to go through so much together and separate. I was on the edge of my seat their entire story!
And Tia’s family! I am soooooo obsessed with them. Tia’s sister Nora and niece, Cali, I cannot get enough of them. I am soooo excited and can’t wait for their book, to learn more about them.
The family reconnection had me sobbing! Tia is such an incredible daughter, giving up so much for her parents, but bringing her family together! So beautifully written!
What. A. Book. Standing ovation! 👏 I loveddd everything about this story! The incredible journey that two best friends took together! Logan had some tough decisions he had to make, but the way he worked on himself was so beautiful! His vulnerability was captivating! And Tia, what an awesome character, she gives and gives and expects nothing in return!
It was so fun to see some old favorites and meet so many new characters! The ups were perfect! The downs were gut wrenching! And I loved every bit of it! A must read!
September 3, 2025
"I choke back a cry as the man before me, my best friend, stands firmly by my side when the world around me quakes.
He’s my steady. My constant. My solace."
I was lucky to receive an ARC of Ginsa Michelle's newest book, Meet Me in the Valley (book two in the Oakwood Valley Series). It follows the story of Tia and Logan.
I've not so patiently been waiting to read Tia and Logan's story ever since they caught my attention in Meet Me in the Vines.
I'm not sure what Ginsa put in this book, but I could not put it down and lost myself in their story.
I was completely unprepared for the rollercoaster of emotions that this book would put me through.
The way Logan was always there for Tia whenever she needed him just melted my heart, and I could not help but fall in love with him.
I enjoyed seeing their walls slowly come down and the emotional growth and vulnerability from both of them.
Tia and Logan were perfect together, and I loved everything about their story.
This is hands down my favourite book of Ginsa's to date.
I also adored getting to see Audrey and Donovan again.
There is so much more I want to say, but I don't want to give anything away or spoil anything about their story because you need to read and experience it for yourself!
And that ending! 🤯
I can not wait to read Nora's story in the next book in the Oakwood Valley Series.
Thank you so much to Ginsa Michelle for this ARC 💚
He’s my steady. My constant. My solace."
I was lucky to receive an ARC of Ginsa Michelle's newest book, Meet Me in the Valley (book two in the Oakwood Valley Series). It follows the story of Tia and Logan.
I've not so patiently been waiting to read Tia and Logan's story ever since they caught my attention in Meet Me in the Vines.
I'm not sure what Ginsa put in this book, but I could not put it down and lost myself in their story.
I was completely unprepared for the rollercoaster of emotions that this book would put me through.
The way Logan was always there for Tia whenever she needed him just melted my heart, and I could not help but fall in love with him.
I enjoyed seeing their walls slowly come down and the emotional growth and vulnerability from both of them.
Tia and Logan were perfect together, and I loved everything about their story.
This is hands down my favourite book of Ginsa's to date.
I also adored getting to see Audrey and Donovan again.
There is so much more I want to say, but I don't want to give anything away or spoil anything about their story because you need to read and experience it for yourself!
And that ending! 🤯
I can not wait to read Nora's story in the next book in the Oakwood Valley Series.
Thank you so much to Ginsa Michelle for this ARC 💚
August 12, 2025
“I don’t know what’s happening between us. I just know I don’t want to fight it right now. Fighting it would kill my buzz. And I just want to ride this high.”
When I first started this, I thought I was getting a fun, friends to lovers story between two characters you meet in the first book. But instead you get humor, heartbreak, healing from trauma and lots of delicious spice.
Tia has such a big heart and she cares so deeply for the people around her. She deserves to have found her best friend and big love in Logan.
As a former playboy, you slowly see Logan change from his ways because of his best friend Tia. But he also has a lot of trauma to work through to be a man deserving of love. Especially Tia’s love.
It was such an honor to witness the growth of and between these characters. And the chemistry between these two, oof🥵
I absolutely loved this book and have found one of my new favorite friends to lovers romances!
This is what you get in Meet Me in the Valley:
✨ friends to lovers
✨ black cat x golden retriever
✨ reformed playboy
✨ angst
✨ she falls first, he falls harder
✨ small town
✨ hurt/comfort
✨ found family
I received this as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Ginsa, I’m forever grateful!
5 ⭐️ | 3 🌶️
When I first started this, I thought I was getting a fun, friends to lovers story between two characters you meet in the first book. But instead you get humor, heartbreak, healing from trauma and lots of delicious spice.
Tia has such a big heart and she cares so deeply for the people around her. She deserves to have found her best friend and big love in Logan.
As a former playboy, you slowly see Logan change from his ways because of his best friend Tia. But he also has a lot of trauma to work through to be a man deserving of love. Especially Tia’s love.
It was such an honor to witness the growth of and between these characters. And the chemistry between these two, oof🥵
I absolutely loved this book and have found one of my new favorite friends to lovers romances!
This is what you get in Meet Me in the Valley:
✨ friends to lovers
✨ black cat x golden retriever
✨ reformed playboy
✨ angst
✨ she falls first, he falls harder
✨ small town
✨ hurt/comfort
✨ found family
I received this as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Ginsa, I’m forever grateful!
5 ⭐️ | 3 🌶️
August 27, 2025
I adored Meet Me in the Vines and loved Meet Me in the Valley even more. This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and I am very appreciative to have received this early. It was phenomenal. Ginsa writes with the perfect amount of detail to create a clear and vivid picture but not be overwhelming. I am always on the edge of my seat for what will happen next and this was no different.
Tia and Logan have been best friends for a decade and both have hesitations about their feelings for each other once they realize they exist. Once they both come to the conclusion that no one else does it for them, all bets are off and man oh man did it get HOT. Was I prepared for the Vegas trip? Absolutely not but I am a better woman now.
The interactions with Audrey and Donovan fit the relationships and characters so well. Logan grew so much and I definitely appreciated his player to only her arc. And his dirty mouth, 😮💨. I love a hot confident man that can recognize the error of his ways and grow to be exactly what his woman needs
This book pulled at every string in my heart, I laughed, cried, sweat, swooned. Logan has easily become one of my top book boyfriends and I cannot wait for more Ginsa books.
Tia and Logan have been best friends for a decade and both have hesitations about their feelings for each other once they realize they exist. Once they both come to the conclusion that no one else does it for them, all bets are off and man oh man did it get HOT. Was I prepared for the Vegas trip? Absolutely not but I am a better woman now.
The interactions with Audrey and Donovan fit the relationships and characters so well. Logan grew so much and I definitely appreciated his player to only her arc. And his dirty mouth, 😮💨. I love a hot confident man that can recognize the error of his ways and grow to be exactly what his woman needs
This book pulled at every string in my heart, I laughed, cried, sweat, swooned. Logan has easily become one of my top book boyfriends and I cannot wait for more Ginsa books.
August 28, 2025
Tropes:
friends to lovers
black cat x golden retriever
reformed playboy
angst
she falls first, he falls harder
small town
hurt/comfort
found family
I enjoyed reading this story! From the beginning, I was so curious to how their story would turn out. Tia and Logan’s friendship, and how they’re always there for each other just showed me how special their connection is. Whenever something is bothering Tia, Logan will drop anything to talk to her or be there for her.
Both of them have things going on in their lives that they are dealing with or are healing from. There are some parts that definitely had me crying because of the emotional moments.
I liked the character development of Logan and how he even took a step he didn’t really want to, to better himself, not just for a future with Tia but for him too.
This story had spice, tension, angst 😮💨 If you like stories that build from a friendship to lovers definitely give this story a chance!
Quote:
Tia and I were inevitable from the start, I think. From that moment on the dock, when we forged a bond, the tie between us would never break from that point forward. It’s never led us astray, never far from each other, and never let us down.
Thank you to Ginsa Michelle for the opportunity to read this arc!!
friends to lovers
black cat x golden retriever
reformed playboy
angst
she falls first, he falls harder
small town
hurt/comfort
found family
I enjoyed reading this story! From the beginning, I was so curious to how their story would turn out. Tia and Logan’s friendship, and how they’re always there for each other just showed me how special their connection is. Whenever something is bothering Tia, Logan will drop anything to talk to her or be there for her.
Both of them have things going on in their lives that they are dealing with or are healing from. There are some parts that definitely had me crying because of the emotional moments.
I liked the character development of Logan and how he even took a step he didn’t really want to, to better himself, not just for a future with Tia but for him too.
This story had spice, tension, angst 😮💨 If you like stories that build from a friendship to lovers definitely give this story a chance!
Quote:
Tia and I were inevitable from the start, I think. From that moment on the dock, when we forged a bond, the tie between us would never break from that point forward. It’s never led us astray, never far from each other, and never let us down.
Thank you to Ginsa Michelle for the opportunity to read this arc!!
August 24, 2025
This was my first book by Ginsa Michelle, and I’m so glad I stumbled across it!
At first, I wasn’t entirely sold on Logan—especially in how he handled some tough situations early on—but I’m really glad I stuck with the story. It took a bit to understand the emotional weight behind that pivotal (and painful) night from Tina and Logan's high school years, the one that changed their relationship forever.
As the story unfolded, though, I grew to really appreciate the depth of both characters. The theme of abandonment—each of them dealing with loss from a different family member—was heartbreaking but handled with care. Watching Tina and Logan slowly work through their past, begin to heal, and open themselves up to love and forgiveness was incredibly moving.
Their chemistry was undeniable—equal parts emotional, tender, and yes, deliciously spicy! 🔥 I do wish there had been a little more insight into how they reconnected during their college years in Texas, but overall, the story felt satisfying and complete.
This is a beautiful story about second chances, forgiveness, and putting family first. I’m officially hooked on this series and can’t wait for the next installment!
At first, I wasn’t entirely sold on Logan—especially in how he handled some tough situations early on—but I’m really glad I stuck with the story. It took a bit to understand the emotional weight behind that pivotal (and painful) night from Tina and Logan's high school years, the one that changed their relationship forever.
As the story unfolded, though, I grew to really appreciate the depth of both characters. The theme of abandonment—each of them dealing with loss from a different family member—was heartbreaking but handled with care. Watching Tina and Logan slowly work through their past, begin to heal, and open themselves up to love and forgiveness was incredibly moving.
Their chemistry was undeniable—equal parts emotional, tender, and yes, deliciously spicy! 🔥 I do wish there had been a little more insight into how they reconnected during their college years in Texas, but overall, the story felt satisfying and complete.
This is a beautiful story about second chances, forgiveness, and putting family first. I’m officially hooked on this series and can’t wait for the next installment!
August 25, 2025
ARC review
4⭐️
3🌶
This book is healing, loving, full of personal growth and friendship. Tia and Logan are best friends, the ultimate best friends. No relationship could top it. Well the best romantic relationships are formed out of friendships. It was only a matter of time for these two. I loved their depth of friendship. Logan and Tia gave everything for each other and loved each other so deeply. I really enjoyed seeing themselves mature and fall in love in this book.
Logan is charming. I love his fun, flirtatious personality. His loyalty with Tia is so heart wrenching. He would go to the ends of the Earth for her and her for him.
Both these characters have their own personal demons and have to learn to overcome them. The amount of tears I shed while reading how these characters overcame this was ridiculous.
Overall this was a very emotional heart warming story. Its not cheesy but has fun playful banter. Its touching with a HEA. I truly enjoyed reading this story and would recommend to all the saps out there. ❤️
4⭐️
3🌶
This book is healing, loving, full of personal growth and friendship. Tia and Logan are best friends, the ultimate best friends. No relationship could top it. Well the best romantic relationships are formed out of friendships. It was only a matter of time for these two. I loved their depth of friendship. Logan and Tia gave everything for each other and loved each other so deeply. I really enjoyed seeing themselves mature and fall in love in this book.
Logan is charming. I love his fun, flirtatious personality. His loyalty with Tia is so heart wrenching. He would go to the ends of the Earth for her and her for him.
Both these characters have their own personal demons and have to learn to overcome them. The amount of tears I shed while reading how these characters overcame this was ridiculous.
Overall this was a very emotional heart warming story. Its not cheesy but has fun playful banter. Its touching with a HEA. I truly enjoyed reading this story and would recommend to all the saps out there. ❤️
August 26, 2025
Are you kidding me? I cried, I laughed, I felt the ache in my chest. These two will live rent free for a long time.
This was my first Ginsa book and will absolutely not be my last. Her writing is captivating and REAL. She writes how I feel like I’d talk if I were telling the story. This story doesn’t shy away from trauma or past hurts and it gives us an EPIC best friends to lovers story.
All of the issues that Tia and Logan had felt relatable and raw, as well as how their pasts impacted their present behaviors and feelings. This book addresses real problems from characters who felt alive in my mind. Logan is absolutely top tier book boyfriend and I have a crazy amount of respect for Tia. Most girls would crumble if put in these situations but she stood strong and made the right decisions for her and for their relationship when it was needed.
The ending was absolutely fabulous - and the teaser leading into the next book left me NEEDING more. I look forward to more from this series!
This was my first Ginsa book and will absolutely not be my last. Her writing is captivating and REAL. She writes how I feel like I’d talk if I were telling the story. This story doesn’t shy away from trauma or past hurts and it gives us an EPIC best friends to lovers story.
All of the issues that Tia and Logan had felt relatable and raw, as well as how their pasts impacted their present behaviors and feelings. This book addresses real problems from characters who felt alive in my mind. Logan is absolutely top tier book boyfriend and I have a crazy amount of respect for Tia. Most girls would crumble if put in these situations but she stood strong and made the right decisions for her and for their relationship when it was needed.
The ending was absolutely fabulous - and the teaser leading into the next book left me NEEDING more. I look forward to more from this series!
August 30, 2025
I just loved it so much. I loved the story, it was so real and raw, I loved the characters and how they were so well created and shaped as humans with flaws and imperfections. Sometimes in a book the characters seem so unreachable and far away from us, but these characters felt so realistic and I really enjoyed reading about Tia and Logan struggling to find their individual self first and then themselves as a couple. I really enjoyed the writing style. It was beautifully crafted.
I loved how Tia was so rational about healing each other individually and then trusting to find their way back to one another after all the struggles.
I just enjoyed Logan's healing journey and how he accepted Tina's reasons to leave and how he patiently waited for her to be ready again while working on himself as well. The only thing was the spice, it was too much for me. That, of course, is my personal opinion. But everything else was just beautifully written.
I can't wait for Nora’s book and finally find out what happened all those years ago and her reasons to run away.
I loved how Tia was so rational about healing each other individually and then trusting to find their way back to one another after all the struggles.
I just enjoyed Logan's healing journey and how he accepted Tina's reasons to leave and how he patiently waited for her to be ready again while working on himself as well. The only thing was the spice, it was too much for me. That, of course, is my personal opinion. But everything else was just beautifully written.
I can't wait for Nora’s book and finally find out what happened all those years ago and her reasons to run away.
August 27, 2025
Wow, Ginsa does it again. This was incredible. Perfection. An emotional rollercoaster. And boy does she know how to write some angst. I loved Tia and Logan, T and Lo. What a beautiful friendship they shared. This was one of the best friends to lovers I’ve ever read. Watching them fall, and realize they’ve fallen for each other, was so sweet. And their chemistry was HOT… that hotel scene?! Or, scenes. Whew. They both definitely had their own demons. The healing and the growth that both Tia and Logan go through throughout the story was amazing. Tia gives Logan space to really work on himself, for himself, and they come back together, even stronger than before. They really are, and have always been, each others’ safe space. The HEA at the end was absolutely worth the heartbreak this story put me through.
Thank you to Ginsa for the ARC! I cannot waittttt for book three.
read if you love:
friends to lovers, small town, found family, she falls first but he falls harder, reformed playboy, black cat x golden retriever, all the angst
Thank you to Ginsa for the ARC! I cannot waittttt for book three.
read if you love:
friends to lovers, small town, found family, she falls first but he falls harder, reformed playboy, black cat x golden retriever, all the angst
August 27, 2025
I mean... dang. This book drew me in from the beginning. My first Ginsa Michelle novel and I can't believe I've been missing out on the way she develops a story, makes you fall for the characters, has you emotionally invested and crying, and gives you a HEA that has you swooning. The twist and turns in the novel were unexpected and lovely. The growth seen in all of the characters is amazing, but Logan's will have you crying. The banter, the friendships, the spice. It was all perfection.
🍇 Best friends to lovers
🍷 Black cat x golden retriever
🥧 She falls first, he falls harder
🍎 Reformed playboy
🛫 Found family
🫦 So much banter!!
🔥 He has a FOUL mouth
" You know you're a f*cking 10, right?"
"There's one thing I know for sure. The boundaries we've always had set in place will be crossed, destroyed, and oblieterated. It's only a matter of time. Inevitable."
"It's why he's my rock. My safe harbor. My best friend..."
🍇 Best friends to lovers
🍷 Black cat x golden retriever
🥧 She falls first, he falls harder
🍎 Reformed playboy
🛫 Found family
🫦 So much banter!!
🔥 He has a FOUL mouth
" You know you're a f*cking 10, right?"
"There's one thing I know for sure. The boundaries we've always had set in place will be crossed, destroyed, and oblieterated. It's only a matter of time. Inevitable."
"It's why he's my rock. My safe harbor. My best friend..."
June 8, 2025
OKAYYYY GINSA HAS DONE IT AGAIN.
The plot twists? Spectacular! My jaw was dropping every freaking chapter.
Prepare for word vomit:
T & Logan have the best chemistry. I was rooting for them the moment I picked this up. The way Logan is obsessed with her?? I can’t deal. There wasn’t a moment of this book that had me bored. I was staying up wayyy too late because I simply could not put it down. Ginsa puts crack in her books I swear. I def cried my way through the last 25% of this book but ITS OKAY IM FINE. Just emotionally unstable. Logan can fucking get it, I’m so in love with him. Honestly T can fucking get it to. Yall think they’d let me join??? 😭😂 anyways, the trauma in this book had me shook to my core, it was so well done. THE SPCIE??? somebody sedate me, it was too good!! & I loved seeing A & D from time to time, I love them.
The plot twists? Spectacular! My jaw was dropping every freaking chapter.
Prepare for word vomit:
T & Logan have the best chemistry. I was rooting for them the moment I picked this up. The way Logan is obsessed with her?? I can’t deal. There wasn’t a moment of this book that had me bored. I was staying up wayyy too late because I simply could not put it down. Ginsa puts crack in her books I swear. I def cried my way through the last 25% of this book but ITS OKAY IM FINE. Just emotionally unstable. Logan can fucking get it, I’m so in love with him. Honestly T can fucking get it to. Yall think they’d let me join??? 😭😂 anyways, the trauma in this book had me shook to my core, it was so well done. THE SPCIE??? somebody sedate me, it was too good!! & I loved seeing A & D from time to time, I love them.
August 8, 2025
I love the best friends to lovers thing going on in here!
A pleasure reading the ARC of Meet me in the Valley, I had the opportunity to also read an ARC of Meet me in the Vines and it left me gutted, rooting for a week, so thanks to the author because this one had all the depth but not the trauma (for me).
Tía and Logan are to die for (read it in Jenny Joice’s voice), this story is filled with self discovery, healing trauma, and a truly beautiful love. I loved them so much, like how sexy and destroyed can you be at the same time? Logan’s sorrow is awful, his yearning to belong to someone is palpable and I loved reading it, Tia’s sorrow and life circumstances are seriously real, but having a friendship like the one they have is all you can ask for, until it starts changing and new feelings and acknowledging them comes to the surface.
It was amazing, a pleasure and an honor, for real.
A pleasure reading the ARC of Meet me in the Valley, I had the opportunity to also read an ARC of Meet me in the Vines and it left me gutted, rooting for a week, so thanks to the author because this one had all the depth but not the trauma (for me).
Tía and Logan are to die for (read it in Jenny Joice’s voice), this story is filled with self discovery, healing trauma, and a truly beautiful love. I loved them so much, like how sexy and destroyed can you be at the same time? Logan’s sorrow is awful, his yearning to belong to someone is palpable and I loved reading it, Tia’s sorrow and life circumstances are seriously real, but having a friendship like the one they have is all you can ask for, until it starts changing and new feelings and acknowledging them comes to the surface.
It was amazing, a pleasure and an honor, for real.
August 17, 2025
MEET ME IN THE VALLEY ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
"I'm not only a man deserving of you now," Logan rasps, full of unwavering confidence. "I'm the man who won't let you go this time."
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE!!!! TURN IT UPPPP
Tia and Logan are bias wrecking my Audrey and Donovan favs as the favorite couple from the series!!!! It felt to good to hear from everyone from before and just be back , in the small town feeling . Finished it today and immediately had to review it .( reading slump is beating my behind but I’m stronger ) and I’m so honored to have been chosen to read this wonderful book. I needed this story. Tia and Logan just got me through a roller coaster of emotions, every situation, even the most painful moments made incredibly raw and human . Thank you for allowing me to read your stories , can’t wait for what’s coming!!!✨✨✨
"I'm not only a man deserving of you now," Logan rasps, full of unwavering confidence. "I'm the man who won't let you go this time."
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE!!!! TURN IT UPPPP
Tia and Logan are bias wrecking my Audrey and Donovan favs as the favorite couple from the series!!!! It felt to good to hear from everyone from before and just be back , in the small town feeling . Finished it today and immediately had to review it .( reading slump is beating my behind but I’m stronger ) and I’m so honored to have been chosen to read this wonderful book. I needed this story. Tia and Logan just got me through a roller coaster of emotions, every situation, even the most painful moments made incredibly raw and human . Thank you for allowing me to read your stories , can’t wait for what’s coming!!!✨✨✨
August 23, 2025
*I received a copy of this book as an ARC. This review and thoughts are mine alone.*
Rating: 5⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Oh. My. God.
I genuinely devoured this book in mere hours. I think this is easily in my top three favorite books I’ve ever read.
Logan is a typical F-Boy. New woman every week, never getting attached, and keeping names in his phone like trophies.
Tia is his best friend. They’ve been best friends for many years, and she’s seen his roll-a-dex of women first hand.
They both realize they’re harboring feelings for each other, but past secrets and family issues push them apart.
Watching them work on themselves to be back together again is beautiful.
And Nora? And Cali. My gosh. I need Nora’s book like, now.
I need to know who he is!
Gah. Infinite stars. This will stay with me for a very long time, i can feel it.
Rating: 5⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Oh. My. God.
I genuinely devoured this book in mere hours. I think this is easily in my top three favorite books I’ve ever read.
Logan is a typical F-Boy. New woman every week, never getting attached, and keeping names in his phone like trophies.
Tia is his best friend. They’ve been best friends for many years, and she’s seen his roll-a-dex of women first hand.
They both realize they’re harboring feelings for each other, but past secrets and family issues push them apart.
Watching them work on themselves to be back together again is beautiful.
And Nora? And Cali. My gosh. I need Nora’s book like, now.
I need to know who he is!
Gah. Infinite stars. This will stay with me for a very long time, i can feel it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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