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It Comes Back to You
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Expected 23 Jan 26Kat thought she was living the life she wanted. She has a successful career, great friends, and loves her family fiercely.
But when her brother dies in a tragic accident, Kat must embrace her brother’s best friend—the man who broke her heart and she’s been avoiding for several years.
Kat and Sam realize they can only overcome their grief if they do it together. As they navigate their shared loss, they must face fragments of their past they thought long buried and rethink the life they thought they wanted.
As Kat picks up the pieces of her broken heart, she finds herself at a crossroads. Either she stays frozen in place, always dreaming of what could be. Or she takes a leap and hopes Sam is there to catch her… this time.
In the end, they’ll either find their way back to each other, or say goodbye forever.
But when her brother dies in a tragic accident, Kat must embrace her brother’s best friend—the man who broke her heart and she’s been avoiding for several years.
Kat and Sam realize they can only overcome their grief if they do it together. As they navigate their shared loss, they must face fragments of their past they thought long buried and rethink the life they thought they wanted.
As Kat picks up the pieces of her broken heart, she finds herself at a crossroads. Either she stays frozen in place, always dreaming of what could be. Or she takes a leap and hopes Sam is there to catch her… this time.
In the end, they’ll either find their way back to each other, or say goodbye forever.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication January 23, 2026
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October 29, 2025
Oh man. This book immediately takes you into a plunge of emotions relating to grief, heartbreak and self discovery. It is written so beautifully and will surely bring tears to your ears if you have ever dealt with grief in your personal life. FMC, Kat, has to deal with the loss of a sibling but also coming to face with the one guy she's been avoiding for years. Things didn't end in the best way for them so there's a lot of tension and moments of silence. The character development for Kat is well done and the inner dialogue progresses with her so well. I really enjoyed the flashbacks we would get throughout the book that connected to a moment in her life in the present day. It gave you an insight of what happened in the past that has made the character react or deal with what they are dealing with in the present day. MMC, Sam is so patient and caring despite his heart being on the line. His vulnerability with Kat is so good and goes to show how much honesty can make a difference. I genuinely love these two so much and I yelled when the MOMENT finally came. So excited to keep reading more from this author.
December 9, 2025
Thank you to Amelia for trusting me to be a beta reader for you!
Dedication: "To those who thought their past limited them, I hope you take that leap into the beautiful unknown." 🥹🥹
Spicy standalone contemporary romance
Second chance, LGBTQ rep, brother's best friend,
Tattooed MMC, pining, childhood friends, emotional scars, smallish town, shared loss/comforting, coffee enthusiast FMC, one bed, amazing female friendship, nicknames, no third act break up!
Kat is happy with her life. At least mostly. But then tragedy strikes that turns everything upside down. Back home, she is faced with the man she has been avoiding for years and deciding if they can be friends again as they navigate this loss together. But Sam is done staying away from Kat. Can she trust him again to give them a shot?
Talk about a book full of emotions! Amelia loves to recommend books to me that emotionally devastating. And now she went and wrote one! I loved the characters, from Kat and Sam to their families, to Kat's friends. I connected in so many ways with Kat! And Sam, our dear Sam. He was there for Kat, but also went for his second chance and was open about his feelings. I also enjoyed the flashbacks we got along the way. Darn you, Amelia, for making us love a character after they are already gone! Kat's friends are also amazing and I loved the found family vibe they brought to the story!
Dedication: "To those who thought their past limited them, I hope you take that leap into the beautiful unknown." 🥹🥹
Spicy standalone contemporary romance
Second chance, LGBTQ rep, brother's best friend,
Tattooed MMC, pining, childhood friends, emotional scars, smallish town, shared loss/comforting, coffee enthusiast FMC, one bed, amazing female friendship, nicknames, no third act break up!
Kat is happy with her life. At least mostly. But then tragedy strikes that turns everything upside down. Back home, she is faced with the man she has been avoiding for years and deciding if they can be friends again as they navigate this loss together. But Sam is done staying away from Kat. Can she trust him again to give them a shot?
Talk about a book full of emotions! Amelia loves to recommend books to me that emotionally devastating. And now she went and wrote one! I loved the characters, from Kat and Sam to their families, to Kat's friends. I connected in so many ways with Kat! And Sam, our dear Sam. He was there for Kat, but also went for his second chance and was open about his feelings. I also enjoyed the flashbacks we got along the way. Darn you, Amelia, for making us love a character after they are already gone! Kat's friends are also amazing and I loved the found family vibe they brought to the story!
November 28, 2025
Book Review: It Comes Back To You by Amelia C. Rose
Genre: Contemprary Romance
Published: 2025
1. Summary (Spoiler-Free)
Loss brought two estranged friends back together. Dealing with grief while also trying to fix a relationship broken will take a toll but there’s also comfort in not going trough the dark journey of that grief alone. Kat and Sam must work through past pain and hurt while also dealing with the loss of her brother and his friend.
2. First Impressions
As someone who has experienced the death of more than one close relative, I have to say I am not mad at how grief was handled by the author. Losing someone is knowing the pain never quite goes away. It ebbs and flows. On some days it will feel like you can’t get out from under this heavy boulder of pain that just wraps you in tight while on some days you’re better able to navigate and deal.
I enjoyed the characters and now that I am thinking about it, I most especially enjoyed Kat’s friend- Liv. She was so well written. Kat and Sam had quite a lot to work through but they did it all quite gracefully considering the loss that happened. I enjoyed watching them heal their relationship, getting back to being friends and then lovers.
3. What Worked Well
The character devlopment were quite well done. There’s something about Kat and Sam realizing they wanted different for their careers and going after it and while the loss definitely played a parting that, I like that they did it anyways. Also the growth from being young adults who blew up their friendship because they wouldn’t communicate, Kat especially to adult who talked things through and the effects it all had on them was so well done.
Again, I loved how dealing with loss and grief was handled, I loved the friendships and the relationships. Such strong themes prevalent through out the book
4. What Could Be Improved
I am not going to lie, I hated the nickname Sam had for Kat. It made me cringe every time I read it but that’s just my personal thoughts, doesn’t detract from the book at all especially in consideration of the fact that he started calling her that since they were little.
I am not quite sure I enjoyed all the back and forth between the present and the future. I do feel like there were times when the flashback to the past wasn't necessary.
5. Who Should Read It
If you’ve dealt with the loss of a loved one and you would like some good to go alongside that then yes, this is for you.
I understand that loss can be heavy so this might not be for everyone but you should know that it was well done by the author so I recommend for sure.
6. Final Thoughts & Rating
This is my first read by Author Amelia C. Rose and I am not at all disappointed.
I will be reading more books by her.
Rating - 4.5 ⭐️
I am grateful I received an ARC of this book for free. This is a voluntary review.
Genre: Contemprary Romance
Published: 2025
1. Summary (Spoiler-Free)
Loss brought two estranged friends back together. Dealing with grief while also trying to fix a relationship broken will take a toll but there’s also comfort in not going trough the dark journey of that grief alone. Kat and Sam must work through past pain and hurt while also dealing with the loss of her brother and his friend.
2. First Impressions
As someone who has experienced the death of more than one close relative, I have to say I am not mad at how grief was handled by the author. Losing someone is knowing the pain never quite goes away. It ebbs and flows. On some days it will feel like you can’t get out from under this heavy boulder of pain that just wraps you in tight while on some days you’re better able to navigate and deal.
I enjoyed the characters and now that I am thinking about it, I most especially enjoyed Kat’s friend- Liv. She was so well written. Kat and Sam had quite a lot to work through but they did it all quite gracefully considering the loss that happened. I enjoyed watching them heal their relationship, getting back to being friends and then lovers.
3. What Worked Well
The character devlopment were quite well done. There’s something about Kat and Sam realizing they wanted different for their careers and going after it and while the loss definitely played a parting that, I like that they did it anyways. Also the growth from being young adults who blew up their friendship because they wouldn’t communicate, Kat especially to adult who talked things through and the effects it all had on them was so well done.
Again, I loved how dealing with loss and grief was handled, I loved the friendships and the relationships. Such strong themes prevalent through out the book
4. What Could Be Improved
I am not going to lie, I hated the nickname Sam had for Kat. It made me cringe every time I read it but that’s just my personal thoughts, doesn’t detract from the book at all especially in consideration of the fact that he started calling her that since they were little.
I am not quite sure I enjoyed all the back and forth between the present and the future. I do feel like there were times when the flashback to the past wasn't necessary.
5. Who Should Read It
If you’ve dealt with the loss of a loved one and you would like some good to go alongside that then yes, this is for you.
I understand that loss can be heavy so this might not be for everyone but you should know that it was well done by the author so I recommend for sure.
6. Final Thoughts & Rating
This is my first read by Author Amelia C. Rose and I am not at all disappointed.
I will be reading more books by her.
Rating - 4.5 ⭐️
I am grateful I received an ARC of this book for free. This is a voluntary review.
December 1, 2025
Without a doubt, It Comes Back to You by Amelia C. Rose is a 5-star read for me! Thank you very much for allowing me to be an ARC Reader! Words cannot express how absolutely in love with this story I am. The main characters, Kat and Sam were absolutely adorable. I couldn't help but adore and root for both of them.
The story dives into topics of grief and managing it. The way Amelia wrote it all was very well done. And, let me tell yall!!! I WAS NOT expecting this book to make me cry how it did. It definitely hit a little close to home for me, and I LOST IT! Sometimes you need a good book to hit you in the feels just right!
Not only was the story perfection, but the epilogue was *chef's kiss* 🤌! It was everything I could've hoped to get out of Kat and Sam's story. I fully recommend this book to any and everyone!
The story dives into topics of grief and managing it. The way Amelia wrote it all was very well done. And, let me tell yall!!! I WAS NOT expecting this book to make me cry how it did. It definitely hit a little close to home for me, and I LOST IT! Sometimes you need a good book to hit you in the feels just right!
Not only was the story perfection, but the epilogue was *chef's kiss* 🤌! It was everything I could've hoped to get out of Kat and Sam's story. I fully recommend this book to any and everyone!
December 29, 2025
Kat thinks she has a pretty good life, except for the part of her life where she is actively avoiding her brother's best friend, Sam. When her brother dies unexpectedly, she’s suddenly thrown back into the orbit of Sam, and she is left to face her feelings head on. As they both deal with their grief , Kat has to decide whether to stay stuck in the past of her hurt or to take a chance that Sam might actually be worth the leap this time.
If you are looking for a book that eases you into the all the emotions, this is not the book for you. The first few chapters start out really emotion heavy but it's written so beautifully and really allows you to dive right into the story of Kat and Sam. Kat was such a relatable character, and that made it so much easier to connect to the story and Kat's life. I also love that this was based in Columbia/Charleston! Amelia really did a great job with the character development of both Kat and Sam, and the way that they both worked through their grief was beautifully captured and written.
The second chance love story of It Comes Back to You is so well done, and Sam was such a swoony choice for a book boyfriend. He and Kat complimented each other in their relationship so well. I LOVED the open communication that they had in their reignited relationship. Overall, I really enjoyed this love story and I can't wait to see what else Amelia comes out with because this one was such an easy and enjoyable read. Highly Recommend.
Rating: 4.5/5
Spice: 3/5
Tropes:
Grief
Second Chance
Small Town Romance
Brother's Best Friend
Tattooed Men
Found Family
Motorcycles
Thank you so much Amelia C Rose for a copy of this ARC, all thoughts are my own.
If you are looking for a book that eases you into the all the emotions, this is not the book for you. The first few chapters start out really emotion heavy but it's written so beautifully and really allows you to dive right into the story of Kat and Sam. Kat was such a relatable character, and that made it so much easier to connect to the story and Kat's life. I also love that this was based in Columbia/Charleston! Amelia really did a great job with the character development of both Kat and Sam, and the way that they both worked through their grief was beautifully captured and written.
The second chance love story of It Comes Back to You is so well done, and Sam was such a swoony choice for a book boyfriend. He and Kat complimented each other in their relationship so well. I LOVED the open communication that they had in their reignited relationship. Overall, I really enjoyed this love story and I can't wait to see what else Amelia comes out with because this one was such an easy and enjoyable read. Highly Recommend.
Rating: 4.5/5
Spice: 3/5
Tropes:
Grief
Second Chance
Small Town Romance
Brother's Best Friend
Tattooed Men
Found Family
Motorcycles
Thank you so much Amelia C Rose for a copy of this ARC, all thoughts are my own.
November 3, 2025
✨ARC Review✨5/5✨
As a girl who spends her time in the fantasy adventure realm, It Comes Back To You is not my go-to genre, but if this is what contemporary romance feels like, maybe it should be.
This is a contemporary romance, with heartache, heartbreak, trauma, friendship, healing and ultimately a beautiful ending.
Amelia created a beautiful story with characters that you want to know more about, and where to find them, because they feel like such real people. And it's easy to forget that this is fiction, the pages are drawing you in and before you know it you've read half the book and you're yearning for more.
When you go to read this book, know that there will be tears. The grief and loss and pain are captured so beautifully you feel it deep in your soul. You will also laugh and curl your toes with excitement (at least I did!). It Comes Back To You will put you through all the feels, it was such a refreshing read.
So, if you like small towns, motorcycles, tattooed men, friendship and coffee, this is a read you'll want to pick up!
Coming out January 23rd, 2026 by author Amelia c. Rose
As a girl who spends her time in the fantasy adventure realm, It Comes Back To You is not my go-to genre, but if this is what contemporary romance feels like, maybe it should be.
This is a contemporary romance, with heartache, heartbreak, trauma, friendship, healing and ultimately a beautiful ending.
Amelia created a beautiful story with characters that you want to know more about, and where to find them, because they feel like such real people. And it's easy to forget that this is fiction, the pages are drawing you in and before you know it you've read half the book and you're yearning for more.
When you go to read this book, know that there will be tears. The grief and loss and pain are captured so beautifully you feel it deep in your soul. You will also laugh and curl your toes with excitement (at least I did!). It Comes Back To You will put you through all the feels, it was such a refreshing read.
So, if you like small towns, motorcycles, tattooed men, friendship and coffee, this is a read you'll want to pick up!
Coming out January 23rd, 2026 by author Amelia c. Rose
November 15, 2025
ARC REVIEW 💜 — I JUST finished reading and crying for the SIXTH TIME because of this book. This small-town, second chance, brother’s best friend, friends to lovers romance, is not something I typically pick up. But my sweet friend wrote it, so of course I gave it a chance! And NO THIRD ACT BREAKUP? Of course I’d pick it up.
Some of the thoughts that ran through my head while reading this book:
ONE: “DID I SAY I LOVE YOU?”
TWO: GRIEF. OUCH.
THREE: I’m too single for this 🤣😭
FOUR: Kitty Kat, you lucky gal, you 😭💜
FIVE: Any real life Sams left out here? With the yearning, and pining, just the right amount of spice and aftercare? HELLO?
LISTEN TO ME. Do NOT let me saying how many times I cried scare you away from this book. PICK IT UP. The family and best friend dynamics in It Comes Back to You were absolutely amazing with the way everyone supported each other through their grief and life changes. And a love like Kat and Sam’s? YES. PLEASE.
YES. I CRIED. But it’s justified. I PROMISE, the ending of this book put my heart back together. Which honestly made me cry more.
Amelia, BRAVA MY DARLING! I cannot wait for everything else you have in store for your readers! 😭🥹💜
Some of the thoughts that ran through my head while reading this book:
ONE: “DID I SAY I LOVE YOU?”
TWO: GRIEF. OUCH.
THREE: I’m too single for this 🤣😭
FOUR: Kitty Kat, you lucky gal, you 😭💜
FIVE: Any real life Sams left out here? With the yearning, and pining, just the right amount of spice and aftercare? HELLO?
LISTEN TO ME. Do NOT let me saying how many times I cried scare you away from this book. PICK IT UP. The family and best friend dynamics in It Comes Back to You were absolutely amazing with the way everyone supported each other through their grief and life changes. And a love like Kat and Sam’s? YES. PLEASE.
YES. I CRIED. But it’s justified. I PROMISE, the ending of this book put my heart back together. Which honestly made me cry more.
Amelia, BRAVA MY DARLING! I cannot wait for everything else you have in store for your readers! 😭🥹💜
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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December 31, 2025”I’ll do whatever you want to do, Kat, as long as I get to be with you.” - Sam
THIS WAS SUCH A SAD BOOK, TURNED CUTE BOOK. I love Amelia’s writing and this is such an amazing debut novel and I am so excited for her to write more in this series.
The funeral scene of Ethan was soooo sad. My heart breaks for Kat, her family and Sam.
P.S. Can I work in Kat’s moms bakery!! The little loaf? So cutee.
Overall, I highly recommend this book if you want a beautiful and sad, but cute story with no third act breakup!
What to expect/Tropes:
🏍️ small town
🏍️ second chance romance
🏍️ motorcycle MMC
🏍️ childhood friends to lovers
🏍️ brother’s best friend
🏍️ returns to hometown
🏍️ loss & grief
Pros:
- NO THIRD ACT BREAKUP
- The relationship development and character development was so perfect
- Amelia’s writing style
Cons:
- NOTHING HONESTLY!!
Thank you Amelia C. Rose for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
THIS WAS SUCH A SAD BOOK, TURNED CUTE BOOK. I love Amelia’s writing and this is such an amazing debut novel and I am so excited for her to write more in this series.
The funeral scene of Ethan was soooo sad. My heart breaks for Kat, her family and Sam.
P.S. Can I work in Kat’s moms bakery!! The little loaf? So cutee.
Overall, I highly recommend this book if you want a beautiful and sad, but cute story with no third act breakup!
What to expect/Tropes:
🏍️ small town
🏍️ second chance romance
🏍️ motorcycle MMC
🏍️ childhood friends to lovers
🏍️ brother’s best friend
🏍️ returns to hometown
🏍️ loss & grief
Pros:
- NO THIRD ACT BREAKUP
- The relationship development and character development was so perfect
- Amelia’s writing style
Cons:
- NOTHING HONESTLY!!
Thank you Amelia C. Rose for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
October 27, 2025
First of all thank you Amelia for giving me a chance to read your book 😊.
Now lets talk about the book. This book will make you believe in love again and that second chance can be the best one. Kat and Sam they broke me in a very beautiful way. Kat who’s been living her life discovering things suddenly come back to her home after a tragic loss and grief with her family. That’s where come Sam who she’s been avoiding for a long time. She’s debating either to give it a try and be friends with Sam or lose the rest. I just loved how their story came out. How they navigate through ups and downs.
This book is so good that you’ll feel every emotion. Their grief, love, care everything is so good. I’ve finished this book as soon I’ve started it. I couldn’t put it down. I literally devoured this book.
Would recommend this book to everyone 100%. And I’m sure everyone gonna love it.
Now lets talk about the book. This book will make you believe in love again and that second chance can be the best one. Kat and Sam they broke me in a very beautiful way. Kat who’s been living her life discovering things suddenly come back to her home after a tragic loss and grief with her family. That’s where come Sam who she’s been avoiding for a long time. She’s debating either to give it a try and be friends with Sam or lose the rest. I just loved how their story came out. How they navigate through ups and downs.
This book is so good that you’ll feel every emotion. Their grief, love, care everything is so good. I’ve finished this book as soon I’ve started it. I couldn’t put it down. I literally devoured this book.
Would recommend this book to everyone 100%. And I’m sure everyone gonna love it.
October 29, 2025
"Yes, a thousand times yes."
I loved the little pride and prejudice inclusion there 😭
Wow, this is a romance but it's also so much more than that. It's about navigating how to open up and trust again after so much heartbreak and unimaginable grief.
Kat loses someone close to her early on in the story and you go through the stages of grief with her as she navigates how to come back from her loss. I loved the different aspects of love. Not just with the MMC Sam but between her parents, Ethan and her bestie Liv. It almost felt like I was right there with them.
Now, on to the romance. This isn't just any romance. It's a second chance romance between twin flames. No one can compare or replace the other. I loved Sam and Kat so much and I loved reading the scenes in my hometown Seattle.
You definitely won't want to miss out on this incredible story!
I loved the little pride and prejudice inclusion there 😭
Wow, this is a romance but it's also so much more than that. It's about navigating how to open up and trust again after so much heartbreak and unimaginable grief.
Kat loses someone close to her early on in the story and you go through the stages of grief with her as she navigates how to come back from her loss. I loved the different aspects of love. Not just with the MMC Sam but between her parents, Ethan and her bestie Liv. It almost felt like I was right there with them.
Now, on to the romance. This isn't just any romance. It's a second chance romance between twin flames. No one can compare or replace the other. I loved Sam and Kat so much and I loved reading the scenes in my hometown Seattle.
You definitely won't want to miss out on this incredible story!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 4, 2026
Thank you Amelia C Rose for sending this ARC. This review is voluntary; all opinions are my own.
It Comes Back to You is heartbreakingly beautiful (emphasis on the “heartbreaking” part, because it made me cry in chapter 2…and chapter 11…and 12…and 42…and 47…and the epilogue…and probably other parts that I’ve forgotten). The way this book absolutely WRECKED me isn’t even funny. I fell in love with the characters, I felt sympathy and empathy in turns, rooted for them, and squealed like a pig every time something good happened for them. The side characters are life and I would like some of them to be my best friends, please, ASAP.
And everything felt SO real. As a person who has experienced grief and mourning and loss, this book was deep and meaningful and moving. I felt seen, like I was walking along on this journey with them. But overall, this book is a story of love transcending everything. Their romance doesn’t magically fix all of their problems, but instead gives them a lifeboat in the storm, an anchor in rough waters (I don’t know why all my metaphors are sea-based today, but here we are). While both Kat and Sam are experiencing profound devastation, they keep each other afloat (sorry, last one) and their love saves them. The spice is, of course, the cherry on top, but it’s the depth and beauty of their relationships with each other and the other characters that makes this book a five-star read. It’s perfection! I’ll take a million more, thank you.
It Comes Back to You is heartbreakingly beautiful (emphasis on the “heartbreaking” part, because it made me cry in chapter 2…and chapter 11…and 12…and 42…and 47…and the epilogue…and probably other parts that I’ve forgotten). The way this book absolutely WRECKED me isn’t even funny. I fell in love with the characters, I felt sympathy and empathy in turns, rooted for them, and squealed like a pig every time something good happened for them. The side characters are life and I would like some of them to be my best friends, please, ASAP.
And everything felt SO real. As a person who has experienced grief and mourning and loss, this book was deep and meaningful and moving. I felt seen, like I was walking along on this journey with them. But overall, this book is a story of love transcending everything. Their romance doesn’t magically fix all of their problems, but instead gives them a lifeboat in the storm, an anchor in rough waters (I don’t know why all my metaphors are sea-based today, but here we are). While both Kat and Sam are experiencing profound devastation, they keep each other afloat (sorry, last one) and their love saves them. The spice is, of course, the cherry on top, but it’s the depth and beauty of their relationships with each other and the other characters that makes this book a five-star read. It’s perfection! I’ll take a million more, thank you.
November 18, 2025
It Comes Back To You, is a heartwrenching debut novel, that has you rethinking every thing life throws at you.
I am truly grateful for a chance to have read this beauty, but unfortunately did so while sitting in the hospital with my daughter this past week. It did help keep things in perspective, and I did not spend months wondering "Did I say Iove you?"
The grief you feel from each person pulls at your heart strings, one strand at a time. You will cry, laugh, and feel like you are truly there. While Kat and Sam lean on each other, will it be enough to bring them back together? Add this tear jerking novel to your 2026 TBR to find out.
I'm looking forward to what else Amelia Rose creates in her future novels.
I am truly grateful for a chance to have read this beauty, but unfortunately did so while sitting in the hospital with my daughter this past week. It did help keep things in perspective, and I did not spend months wondering "Did I say Iove you?"
The grief you feel from each person pulls at your heart strings, one strand at a time. You will cry, laugh, and feel like you are truly there. While Kat and Sam lean on each other, will it be enough to bring them back together? Add this tear jerking novel to your 2026 TBR to find out.
I'm looking forward to what else Amelia Rose creates in her future novels.
October 26, 2025
This book 😭😭 I have no words, it's beautiful, it's emotional, and gut wrenching . Full of heartbreak and loss, Amelia takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. Kat the FMC loses her brother in a tragic accident. Her journey through grief and loss and healing was written so well, you can tell Amelia writes with sensitivity and care.
Can Kat embrace her brothers best friend Sam, the one who broke her heart and who she's been avoiding for years? To overcome their grief, they must do it together.
I loved everything about this story, I cried so many times, lots sad tears but definitely happy tears as well!! Put this book to the top of your list!
Can Kat embrace her brothers best friend Sam, the one who broke her heart and who she's been avoiding for years? To overcome their grief, they must do it together.
I loved everything about this story, I cried so many times, lots sad tears but definitely happy tears as well!! Put this book to the top of your list!
November 27, 2025
ARC review 4.5 stars rounded up!
This book is equal parts contemporary romance and navigating grief and loss and the author balanced the two so well! I loved all of the characters and the story Kat's connection to Sam while wading her way through the grief of losing her brother.
My only minor issue without being spoilery- Kat mentions the conflicted feelings she has about the roles she steps into after losing her brother, but I would have loved if this was dived into a bit more. Otherwise, a great story that I would happily read again!
This book is equal parts contemporary romance and navigating grief and loss and the author balanced the two so well! I loved all of the characters and the story Kat's connection to Sam while wading her way through the grief of losing her brother.
My only minor issue without being spoilery- Kat mentions the conflicted feelings she has about the roles she steps into after losing her brother, but I would have loved if this was dived into a bit more. Otherwise, a great story that I would happily read again!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received It Comes Back to You as an ARC from Amelia. This was my first read from her, and I was so impressed with her writing and the book overall.
This single POV romance does such a fantastic job of covering the loss of a sibling and best friend, and how tragedy can lead to good. I absolutely loved how the changes from past to present were done absolutely flawlessly. The spice was too spicy, but it was still hot!
If you want a book that will rip your heart to shreds and then put it all back together, this is it!
This single POV romance does such a fantastic job of covering the loss of a sibling and best friend, and how tragedy can lead to good. I absolutely loved how the changes from past to present were done absolutely flawlessly. The spice was too spicy, but it was still hot!
If you want a book that will rip your heart to shreds and then put it all back together, this is it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you so much for the ARC!
This was such a beautiful tear-jerking story about grieving the loss of a love one while continuing to move forward though life because the world doesn't stop when you are hurting. I loved that Kat was able to lean on Sam while she was navigating all of the pain about losing Ethan. I felt the author really captured the thoughts and feelings you have when you lose someone. Trying to remember what the last thing you said to them, how some days seem better then others just for your grief to consume you the next.
This was such a beautiful tear-jerking story about grieving the loss of a love one while continuing to move forward though life because the world doesn't stop when you are hurting. I loved that Kat was able to lean on Sam while she was navigating all of the pain about losing Ethan. I felt the author really captured the thoughts and feelings you have when you lose someone. Trying to remember what the last thing you said to them, how some days seem better then others just for your grief to consume you the next.
October 24, 2025
True love does exist in this book. This book will just captivate your heart and be everything that you need. FMC Kat going on her own adventure of seeking something for herself and then sudden tragedy strikes and she goes home to be with her family to overcome grief but as well as overcome 7 years of missing and loving MMC Sam. The misunderstandings of each other and needing each other like they always have is such a breathtaking experience. This is a must read love story.
November 1, 2025
This book had me in a complete and utter emotional chokehold from start to finish. I cried so many tears reading this story. It was such a beautiful story of grief, love, and second chances. Kat and Sam truly have a life long love story fit into this book and watching it unfold really pulled on my heart strings. The character building was magnificent and this debut novel for this author was truly just next level amazing. The ending was PERFECTION and everything I could have wanted.
November 15, 2025
~”Did I say I love you?”~
Kat and her family loose their family member. They all learn to navigate the loss in their own way. Kat confides in her brother’s best friend Sam, they learn to navigate their grief together. This book broke me in so many ways but the ending was perfect. The way she discussed the heavy topics was done well. I resonated with this book so much as I’m sure most people will, if you have dealt with grief then you will too.
Be sure to have a box tissue handy before starting this book!
Be sure to check the trigger warnings before reading!
With this being a debut novel I am excited to read more books by Amelia! Thank you Amelia for the ARC of It comes back to you!
Review of advance copy received from Author
It comes back to you is a contemporary romance by Amelia C. Rose.
This book was so beautiful! It gives me all the feels, happy, sad, heartbroken, and I felt a great sense of healing through out the book!
I loved Kat and Sam’s relationship, they had such chemistry!
This story has lived rent free in my mind since reading!
It’s a five star read for me and I highly recommend this beautiful story!
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This book was so beautiful! It gives me all the feels, happy, sad, heartbroken, and I felt a great sense of healing through out the book!
I loved Kat and Sam’s relationship, they had such chemistry!
This story has lived rent free in my mind since reading!
It’s a five star read for me and I highly recommend this beautiful story!
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November 13, 2025
Wow. This is a beautiful tale of what the reality of grief really looks like. It was a sweet read which had me rooting for the main characters from the outset. It’s a lovely book and I would recommend ❤️
November 17, 2025
This book will hit all your emotions from the beginning to the end from heartbreak, grief and to love. This book was very well written and I really enjoyed it. It does have some spice but not too much for those that don’t like a lot.
November 27, 2025
I dragged out reading this wonderful book because I didn't want it to end. It definitely took me on an emotional rollercoaster ride, it was written so good with flashbacks and dialogue to give the reader more of Kat and Sam's story.
December 8, 2025
3.5
Thank you to the author Amelia C. Rose for an Arc copy.
This was an okay read. I did enjoy both MC’s. The first chapter was a tear jerker. My heart broke for Kat and her family. However, I do feel the plot was just okay.
Thank you to the author Amelia C. Rose for an Arc copy.
This was an okay read. I did enjoy both MC’s. The first chapter was a tear jerker. My heart broke for Kat and her family. However, I do feel the plot was just okay.
November 11, 2025
Disclaimer: Was given this as an ARC for review
Absolutely captivating, wrecking and funny
I can not praise this enough with how this book hooked me
Tragedies, brothers best friends..
Absolutely captivating, wrecking and funny
I can not praise this enough with how this book hooked me
Tragedies, brothers best friends..
December 16, 2025
I feel so lucky to have been chosen to get an advanced reader copy (ARC) of this story!
Amelia has a way of capturing grief in a realistic and familiar way throughout this second chance romance story.
The FMC was relatable in so many ways, like when she constantly questioned herself on something she couldn’t change (I’ve done this so many times!). If you love men written by women, for women… I can’t wait for you to meet Sam!
Being an only child I can’t quite grasp the devastation of losing a sibling but Amelia made it so easy to feel that ache deep in your chest. My heart constantly broke for our characters.
I really enjoyed the flashback bits and pieces throughout the book of their childhood. It allowed you to see why they were close siblings. It also gave a glimpse of sweet beginnings for the FMC & MMC 🥹
If you’re looking to read a happy ever after (without a third act break up!) and get your heart ripped out a wee bit at the same time (I promise the tears are worth it) then this book is for you!
It Comes Back To You is a debut novel by Amelia C. Rose releases January 23, 2026 and will be the first in the ‘Woven Hearts’ series.
I cannot wait to get a physical copy of this beautiful story!
Amelia has a way of capturing grief in a realistic and familiar way throughout this second chance romance story.
The FMC was relatable in so many ways, like when she constantly questioned herself on something she couldn’t change (I’ve done this so many times!). If you love men written by women, for women… I can’t wait for you to meet Sam!
Being an only child I can’t quite grasp the devastation of losing a sibling but Amelia made it so easy to feel that ache deep in your chest. My heart constantly broke for our characters.
I really enjoyed the flashback bits and pieces throughout the book of their childhood. It allowed you to see why they were close siblings. It also gave a glimpse of sweet beginnings for the FMC & MMC 🥹
If you’re looking to read a happy ever after (without a third act break up!) and get your heart ripped out a wee bit at the same time (I promise the tears are worth it) then this book is for you!
It Comes Back To You is a debut novel by Amelia C. Rose releases January 23, 2026 and will be the first in the ‘Woven Hearts’ series.
I cannot wait to get a physical copy of this beautiful story!
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