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Facts and Feelings
“I was in love with you when we were something, and I was in love with you when we were nothing.”
Two childhood best friends. Ten years of estrangement. One crumpled letter that could change everything.
Gracie Sinclair is on her own, because it’s safer that way. Love looks like the death of her mother, childhood abuse from her father, and a devastating breakup with her best friend turned boyfriend, Danny Thompson. Inside jokes and soft-spoken dreams weren’t enough to keep them together. After years of building walls to guard her heart, one mysterious letter threatens to tear them down.
Danny Thompson knew what love was when he was ten years old—and it looked like Gracie Sinclair rubbing his back while he suffered secret panic attacks. After a decade of yearning for his first love, professional football player Danny is shocked to see her in the stands at his playoff game. And he won’t risk fumbling his chance to rewrite the ending of their love story.
Told in alternating timelines between their past and present, Facts and Feelings shares the story of two people whose love spans a lifetime; as neighborhood kids whispering through walkie talkies, teens clinging to each other through trauma, college students planning their shared future, and adults hoping for a second chance at forever.
For readers who love: flashbacks, childhood best friends, second chance, hurt/comfort trope, yearning
Two childhood best friends. Ten years of estrangement. One crumpled letter that could change everything.
Gracie Sinclair is on her own, because it’s safer that way. Love looks like the death of her mother, childhood abuse from her father, and a devastating breakup with her best friend turned boyfriend, Danny Thompson. Inside jokes and soft-spoken dreams weren’t enough to keep them together. After years of building walls to guard her heart, one mysterious letter threatens to tear them down.
Danny Thompson knew what love was when he was ten years old—and it looked like Gracie Sinclair rubbing his back while he suffered secret panic attacks. After a decade of yearning for his first love, professional football player Danny is shocked to see her in the stands at his playoff game. And he won’t risk fumbling his chance to rewrite the ending of their love story.
Told in alternating timelines between their past and present, Facts and Feelings shares the story of two people whose love spans a lifetime; as neighborhood kids whispering through walkie talkies, teens clinging to each other through trauma, college students planning their shared future, and adults hoping for a second chance at forever.
For readers who love: flashbacks, childhood best friends, second chance, hurt/comfort trope, yearning
356 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 2, 2026
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About the author
Farrah Colson
2 books27 followersFarrah Colson writes stories full of emotion, yearning, and witty banter. She lives outside of Chicago with her husband and two young children. When she’s not writing indie romance, she can be found reading indie romance, decorating early for any holiday, and spending time with her family.
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November 8, 2025
I got to read an advance copy of this, and I’m so glad I did. It was one of my favorite reads of the year! This debut author is right up there with Rainbow Rowell and Jessica Joyce for bringing all the warm and fuzzy (yet sometimes heart-wrenching) second-chance feels. What an amazing voice—I couldn’t get enough!
Our main characters, Danny and Gracie, are fully fleshed out and true to life, whether they’re best friends at ten years old or nearly strangers at thirty. The banter is relatable and clever. The supporting cast is top-tier; they don’t feel like they were just put there to serve as set pieces but rather exist as an important part of the story. The love story is at turns swoony and lovely and quiet and epic.
I can’t wait to see what else this author does! Keeping my fingers crossed for a book 2!
Our main characters, Danny and Gracie, are fully fleshed out and true to life, whether they’re best friends at ten years old or nearly strangers at thirty. The banter is relatable and clever. The supporting cast is top-tier; they don’t feel like they were just put there to serve as set pieces but rather exist as an important part of the story. The love story is at turns swoony and lovely and quiet and epic.
I can’t wait to see what else this author does! Keeping my fingers crossed for a book 2!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
March 13, 2026WOW. I just finished reading the ARC, and honestly? Dare I say my favorite indie debut in a while? Who AM I? If you love second chance romance, I have zero doubt in my mind you’ll love this book. Here’s what I found satisfying:
1. The flashbacks start at age ten - I LOVE childhood F2L books that actually SHOW CHILDHOOD. Like I WANT to see their lives, that’s the POINT of this trope, and Farrah Colson delivers that in SPADES.
2. There’s no miscommunication trope somehow regarding the reason for their breakup - honestly? I’m not sure how she accomplished this, but every other F2L book I read has some sort of like “wait…THATS why you broke up with me?” And THIS BOOK DOESN’T. Literally. They both know why they broke up and the reason isn’t unforgivable. A CONCEPT in today’s romance. The breakup scene is one of THE most beautiful breakup scenes I’ve ever read and I cried real tears.
3. You know what else is a concept? ACTUALLY realistic and dimensional characters. You feel that the characters in this book could be real. They talk and banter about silly, real life stuff, not cringe flirting or tropey banter we’ve read time and time again. The realism of their dialogue at the ages is also top tier - everything was age appropriate.
4. This author can literally write. Like Emily Henry level metaphors, woven in throughout. ITS NOT OVERDONE. She sounds UNIQUE. She is actually FUNNY.
5. I read this in the span of maybe 12 hours. I was addicted to it. I cried three times, and laughed out loud more.
6. I’ll keep this point short. NO cheating. NO love triangle. NO present third act breakup. Both single upon reconnecting. BLESS YOU FARRAH COLSON MAY YOUR PILLOW BE COOL ALWAYS.
7. Nothing feels forced detail. The story feels natural.
Read it. I’d recommend this to anyone. The only people who shouldn’t read are people that hate flashbacks or dual timelines, but everyone else - this will be one of your top unexpected reads period - not just indie - PERIOD.
So glad I saw this random author’s Tik toks (no offense Farrah girl but you were unknown haha) I feel like I discovered her before she blows up, and she seems adorable on socials. Will be following her next books.
1. The flashbacks start at age ten - I LOVE childhood F2L books that actually SHOW CHILDHOOD. Like I WANT to see their lives, that’s the POINT of this trope, and Farrah Colson delivers that in SPADES.
2. There’s no miscommunication trope somehow regarding the reason for their breakup - honestly? I’m not sure how she accomplished this, but every other F2L book I read has some sort of like “wait…THATS why you broke up with me?” And THIS BOOK DOESN’T. Literally. They both know why they broke up and the reason isn’t unforgivable. A CONCEPT in today’s romance. The breakup scene is one of THE most beautiful breakup scenes I’ve ever read and I cried real tears.
3. You know what else is a concept? ACTUALLY realistic and dimensional characters. You feel that the characters in this book could be real. They talk and banter about silly, real life stuff, not cringe flirting or tropey banter we’ve read time and time again. The realism of their dialogue at the ages is also top tier - everything was age appropriate.
4. This author can literally write. Like Emily Henry level metaphors, woven in throughout. ITS NOT OVERDONE. She sounds UNIQUE. She is actually FUNNY.
5. I read this in the span of maybe 12 hours. I was addicted to it. I cried three times, and laughed out loud more.
6. I’ll keep this point short. NO cheating. NO love triangle. NO present third act breakup. Both single upon reconnecting. BLESS YOU FARRAH COLSON MAY YOUR PILLOW BE COOL ALWAYS.
7. Nothing feels forced detail. The story feels natural.
Read it. I’d recommend this to anyone. The only people who shouldn’t read are people that hate flashbacks or dual timelines, but everyone else - this will be one of your top unexpected reads period - not just indie - PERIOD.
So glad I saw this random author’s Tik toks (no offense Farrah girl but you were unknown haha) I feel like I discovered her before she blows up, and she seems adorable on socials. Will be following her next books.
January 25, 2026
This was the most wholesome, emotional, and raw story I have read in a while. I absolutely adore Gracie and Danny! Their story is one that transcends the meaning of true love.
They embody the phrase " 'to be seen is to be loved".
Gracie and Danny are two childhood best friends who share the deepest love for one another. Navigating through hardships, trauma, anxiety, depression they form a very strong bond. Although life forces them apart for a decade, they reconnect and discover that some bonds can never be broken.
They embody the phrase " 'to be seen is to be loved".
Gracie and Danny are two childhood best friends who share the deepest love for one another. Navigating through hardships, trauma, anxiety, depression they form a very strong bond. Although life forces them apart for a decade, they reconnect and discover that some bonds can never be broken.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to Farrah Colson for this arc! I absolutely adored this story about Danny and Gracie! Gracie's bubbly upbeat and kind personality is very endearing. Danny is super sexy and treats her like a queen! I love that the book takes place mostly in Columbus Ohio and references some very fun niche Ohio things! This book had me reliving my own childhood in the best way! I want to be Gracie! I really enjoyed reading this and looked forward to it every day. The book kept me enthralled! Definitely looking forward to the next book in the series!
January 5, 2026
I don’t have the words to adequately express what this book means to me. Us second chance romance readers, we choose to read, to live, to love for the hope of it all…
Danny and Gracie’s story is beautiful and heartbreaking and
authentic, filled with love and tragedy, but stunningly marked by two people who learn to be whole separately so that they can be better for each other. The supporting characters are actualized perfectly, with full lives, three-dimensional personalities, and hopeful stories of their own. The spice was swoon-worthy, intentional in its vulnerability, and honest-to-god perfection.
Thank you endlessly to the author for an advance copy. I devoured Facts and Feelings in one sitting, alternating between my cheeks hurting from smiling so much and sobbing uncontrollably until I could barely see the pages. I’ll never stop shouting from the rooftops about the magic you created in this book.
Danny and Gracie’s story is beautiful and heartbreaking and
authentic, filled with love and tragedy, but stunningly marked by two people who learn to be whole separately so that they can be better for each other. The supporting characters are actualized perfectly, with full lives, three-dimensional personalities, and hopeful stories of their own. The spice was swoon-worthy, intentional in its vulnerability, and honest-to-god perfection.
Thank you endlessly to the author for an advance copy. I devoured Facts and Feelings in one sitting, alternating between my cheeks hurting from smiling so much and sobbing uncontrollably until I could barely see the pages. I’ll never stop shouting from the rooftops about the magic you created in this book.
February 3, 2026
This book was so cute! Second chance romance book executed really well! I loved how each character found who they are on their own and how they fit together. The bees!!! This story was such a good read. Parts of it were a little cheesy for me but overall this book hit the mark!
January 11, 2026
ARC Review: Wow! What a fantastic debut novel. I’m obsessed with second chance stories so I absolutely loved this one. I loved the back and forth between present and past, as well as Gracie and Danny. I loved the banter, and how it tugged at the heart strings (shout out to Mae!) I really appreciate how much we got to see the characters in the present time at the end. Honestly can’t wait for the second book!
February 22, 2026
Facts and Feelings may the sweetest, swooniest, emotional books I've read all year and 100% worth every moment! Once upon a time, Gracie Sinclair and Danny Thompson were the best of friends. They would spend every moment together and knew every secret - the good, the painful, and lovely. They even dated for a time when they got older. But ten years have come and gone and they no longer talk to each other. Gracie has become a veterinarian at a clinic she part owns. Danny is a wide receiver for the NFL. Their lives couldn't be more different. All that changes when Gracie is told by her grandma to give Danny one last letter. One more chance to talk and resolve their past and maybe hopes for a future together. Thank you to Instagram Booktok for this book recommendation. I have just discovered a new author that I will absolutely buy, read, and love all of her books! From the get go, I couldn't put the book down! I just had to know more! Reading their past and their present was such a special way to show how deeply these two love each other. I loved how protective Danny was and how strong and brave Gracie was. Janie, Danny's mom, and Mae, Gracie's grandma, always shipped them which made some great content! I loved it! Also, the way Farrah explains some hard things like abuse, animal loss, death of family, and breakups felt so real and cathartic. I really appreciated it. Without spoiling too much, I would like to add that I loved how even though Gracie and Danny were apart, there were parts of their lives that showed the care they had for each other. Lastly, I loved the romance of their story, both in the past and present; both little and small things such as the milkshakes, the fries debate, the gala, and their walkie talkies. I wish the book never ended!
February 2, 2026
“Finding my way back to you has been the greatest privilege of my life.”
• Childhood Best Friends-to-Lovers
•Mutual Yearning
•Dual Timeline
•Second Chance
I have been struggling to find the right words for this review, and I know that anything I say won’t be enough. Danny and Gracie have lived in my mind for almost a year when I was asked to beta read Facts and Feelings... lets just say the final book solidified my love. These two loveable weirdos will continue to take up space in my brain for years to come! I’m talking... best friend status! I want to hang out with Danny and Gracie.
This is by far the best second chance romance I have ever read. And those that know me, know it’s one of my favorite tropes. The dual timeline shows two kids navigating life and growing up, and then two adults who want to find their way back to their one true love.
If you are a fan of quirky characters. Angsty moments that will have you fighting back tears. Laugh out loud moments (and lets not forget some of the BEST early 2000’s references!) This book will not disappoint you.
• Childhood Best Friends-to-Lovers
•Mutual Yearning
•Dual Timeline
•Second Chance
I have been struggling to find the right words for this review, and I know that anything I say won’t be enough. Danny and Gracie have lived in my mind for almost a year when I was asked to beta read Facts and Feelings... lets just say the final book solidified my love. These two loveable weirdos will continue to take up space in my brain for years to come! I’m talking... best friend status! I want to hang out with Danny and Gracie.
This is by far the best second chance romance I have ever read. And those that know me, know it’s one of my favorite tropes. The dual timeline shows two kids navigating life and growing up, and then two adults who want to find their way back to their one true love.
If you are a fan of quirky characters. Angsty moments that will have you fighting back tears. Laugh out loud moments (and lets not forget some of the BEST early 2000’s references!) This book will not disappoint you.
February 2, 2026
This was a beautifully heartwarming read, and emotional second chance romance.
Danny and Gracie are adorably in love with each other, and we see the relationship span across decades, from being childhood best friends, to lovers, to strangers, to their unexpected reunion.
We see all their high and lows, the passion and fears, the trauma and healing, and the miscommunications that led to their distance. With flashbacks in time, the story weaves itself together across the years and highlights their love was always meant to be.
The supportive atmosphere from Gracie's friends, her grandma, and Danny's mother was absolutely charming.
All the interactions feel relatable, the mature characters genuine, and the mental health aspects felt raw and reflective.
It's a swoony, comforting and authentic love story.
Danny and Gracie are adorably in love with each other, and we see the relationship span across decades, from being childhood best friends, to lovers, to strangers, to their unexpected reunion.
We see all their high and lows, the passion and fears, the trauma and healing, and the miscommunications that led to their distance. With flashbacks in time, the story weaves itself together across the years and highlights their love was always meant to be.
The supportive atmosphere from Gracie's friends, her grandma, and Danny's mother was absolutely charming.
All the interactions feel relatable, the mature characters genuine, and the mental health aspects felt raw and reflective.
It's a swoony, comforting and authentic love story.
February 16, 2026
I loved this so much. The evolution of the friendship between Gracie and Danny was so sweet, yet not perfect. It was written in a way that I could really relate to because nothing that is perfect for you is actually “perfect”. Life sometimes tries to break you, but it’s the people who matter most that help those moments not hurt as much no matter how much time passes.
My gosh did I laugh. The way the friendship flowed was natural and meaningful. When people ask to describe who your person is and what they mean to you- I picture the friendship between young Gracie and Danny for what your “person” should be. I just really loved them and the other characters that loved them- especially Mae, Ben and Charger.
I really hope to read more about Tessa and everyone else in future books.
Thank You to Farrah Colson for the ARC :)
My gosh did I laugh. The way the friendship flowed was natural and meaningful. When people ask to describe who your person is and what they mean to you- I picture the friendship between young Gracie and Danny for what your “person” should be. I just really loved them and the other characters that loved them- especially Mae, Ben and Charger.
I really hope to read more about Tessa and everyone else in future books.
Thank You to Farrah Colson for the ARC :)
February 15, 2026
Why am I crying????
February 5, 2026
This book had me hooked from the first page. I love the different timelines all working together to tell their story. I loved how different plot points came together in such a beautiful way. Danny was the perfect MMC because of how imperfect he was. Grace was an excellent FMC but the five stars really belong in Danny's hands. The speech at the banquet alone had me kicking my feet. But the letters from Grace's grandmother was the real beauty. The fact that she loved them both and knew that they belonged together. I love that Danny took the time to work on himself. It was an HONOR to read this ARC and I'm so sad it's over. BUY THIS BOOK, I BEG YOU!!! I cannot wait to buy the physical copy because you best believe I will be.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 22, 2026
I loved this book! There aren’t many book I’ve started that I think about all day until I get the chance to pick it back up. This one though, this was on my mind every day until I was able to finish it.
From the start, the characters are likable and the way their past is dribbled throughout the present was a perfect balance. I laughed, teared up, and felt nearly every emotion in between while reading along.
I was in awe to find out this was a debut novel! Truly never would’ve guessed. I’ll be eagerly waiting for her next release!
From the start, the characters are likable and the way their past is dribbled throughout the present was a perfect balance. I laughed, teared up, and felt nearly every emotion in between while reading along.
I was in awe to find out this was a debut novel! Truly never would’ve guessed. I’ll be eagerly waiting for her next release!
February 2, 2026
Thank you Naughty Nook PR for this absolutely fantastic ARC read!
This book was so beautifully breathtaking! Such a beautiful emotional read! The way Farrah depicted young love into mature love was so beautiful and touching! Such a powerful emotionally charged book! The absolute essence of Danny and Grace is so captivating! I fell in love with this book so fast! The emotional journey these two go through is so inspiring and breathtaking! A definite recommend!!
This book was so beautifully breathtaking! Such a beautiful emotional read! The way Farrah depicted young love into mature love was so beautiful and touching! Such a powerful emotionally charged book! The absolute essence of Danny and Grace is so captivating! I fell in love with this book so fast! The emotional journey these two go through is so inspiring and breathtaking! A definite recommend!!
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January 22, 2026⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is my honest review of Facts and Feelings
I absolutely loved this book! Oh my gosh, I just want to hug Danny and never let go. He’s such a likeable MMC!
To be fair, I generally do not like second chances romances, BUT, if any couple deserves a second chance it is these two!
I loved the dual timeline and POV. It gives you full context about their friendship, relationship, and where they are at in the present. It was fun to read how their friendship evolved to more during their youth. The way this man felt about her and treated her since they were ten is so sweet and heart-warming. You can’t help but root for them.
Don’t get me started on the letters that her grandmother wrote, you’ll need tissues for those! Only happy tears though!
I wholeheartedly recommend this book for lovers of second chance romance that want nothing but the best for the MC’s, unequivocal love, and a dash of spice and laughter.
Thank you Farrah Colson for this ARC
What to expect:
❤️Second Chance
💌Dual POV
❤️Childhood Best Friends to Lovers
💌Dual Timeline
❤️First Love
💌Yearning
❤️Hurt/Comfort
💌Hilarious Banter
❤️Slow Burn
This is my honest review of Facts and Feelings
I absolutely loved this book! Oh my gosh, I just want to hug Danny and never let go. He’s such a likeable MMC!
To be fair, I generally do not like second chances romances, BUT, if any couple deserves a second chance it is these two!
I loved the dual timeline and POV. It gives you full context about their friendship, relationship, and where they are at in the present. It was fun to read how their friendship evolved to more during their youth. The way this man felt about her and treated her since they were ten is so sweet and heart-warming. You can’t help but root for them.
Don’t get me started on the letters that her grandmother wrote, you’ll need tissues for those! Only happy tears though!
I wholeheartedly recommend this book for lovers of second chance romance that want nothing but the best for the MC’s, unequivocal love, and a dash of spice and laughter.
Thank you Farrah Colson for this ARC
What to expect:
❤️Second Chance
💌Dual POV
❤️Childhood Best Friends to Lovers
💌Dual Timeline
❤️First Love
💌Yearning
❤️Hurt/Comfort
💌Hilarious Banter
❤️Slow Burn
January 13, 2026
Fact: it’s adorable Feeling: in love and wholesome!!!
This was an easy 5 star read for me! I’ve been a little protective of my 5 star ratings of late, nothing just has felt worthy of one in awhile…and then I read this book and it’s everything I didn’t know I needed. Whilst it does deal with some harder topics (be sure to check TW’s if needed!) I thought it was handled in an understanding and respectful way but even though this is a huge part of their story it isn’t the SUM of their story. They are more than their struggles and I just absolutely adored this book! It had depth, growth and great characters that you couldn’t help but love and I’m here for it!!! I loved getting the dual timeline as the story unwinds and then perfectly blends into the present timeline and that ending was so cute and perfect. It made me think of how the older romantic movies were done and just left you feeling complete and happy…whilst also being a tiny bit sad because you know it ended I know how rude!! But I actually finished this book with a smile on my face and that’s how you know it was ended perfectly!!
I’m not going to say anything on the plot because honestly you just need experience it, knowing little to nothing. Trust me the story will tell you…when it’s ready 😛
If you love a good best friends to lovers, next door neighbours, to second chance…with a side of sports (okay okay it’s more than a side but it sounded cooler to say it like that, so bite me lol) this might be right down your alley.
What an amazing debut novel you should be so happy and proud of yourself Farrah!
I may have received this as an ARC book BUT as always this is my honest facts and feelings (see what I did there? Hehe) on this book!!!
PS…the moment one Otter fact was brought in I was also highly won over bc they are too stinkin adorable and these 2 MC’s are soo stinkin adorable too!! When they went to bed holding hands I was kicking my legs giggling and happy!!!!
Happy reading!
This was an easy 5 star read for me! I’ve been a little protective of my 5 star ratings of late, nothing just has felt worthy of one in awhile…and then I read this book and it’s everything I didn’t know I needed. Whilst it does deal with some harder topics (be sure to check TW’s if needed!) I thought it was handled in an understanding and respectful way but even though this is a huge part of their story it isn’t the SUM of their story. They are more than their struggles and I just absolutely adored this book! It had depth, growth and great characters that you couldn’t help but love and I’m here for it!!! I loved getting the dual timeline as the story unwinds and then perfectly blends into the present timeline and that ending was so cute and perfect. It made me think of how the older romantic movies were done and just left you feeling complete and happy…whilst also being a tiny bit sad because you know it ended I know how rude!! But I actually finished this book with a smile on my face and that’s how you know it was ended perfectly!!
I’m not going to say anything on the plot because honestly you just need experience it, knowing little to nothing. Trust me the story will tell you…when it’s ready 😛
If you love a good best friends to lovers, next door neighbours, to second chance…with a side of sports (okay okay it’s more than a side but it sounded cooler to say it like that, so bite me lol) this might be right down your alley.
What an amazing debut novel you should be so happy and proud of yourself Farrah!
I may have received this as an ARC book BUT as always this is my honest facts and feelings (see what I did there? Hehe) on this book!!!
PS…the moment one Otter fact was brought in I was also highly won over bc they are too stinkin adorable and these 2 MC’s are soo stinkin adorable too!! When they went to bed holding hands I was kicking my legs giggling and happy!!!!
Happy reading!
January 13, 2026
Wow! Farrah Colson really knocked it out the park with this book. It was funny, witty, sweet, painful, with so much emotion both happy and sad. It was a complete rollercoaster, but totally worth it. She is such a gifted storyteller. l’m obsessed with this book! A definite re-read for me.
Now to Danny and Gracie. I loved their complex story. Danny is the boy next door who becomes the football start who is obsessed with Gracie. Gracie is a shy animal lover with a troubled home life who struggles talking to people. They were childhood best friends who lived next to each other who then started dating while in high school and eventually break up. He was her safe place. He needed her just as much. It’s childhood kind of love then pining and waiting, to first love and losing it all. Then you learn the events that lead their break and then her to seek him out after 10 years. I loved the perfect timing on the flashback scenes, it flowed together really well. I cried a few times because the emotion she inputs was so real. The humor and banter had me laughing out loud. How much butter is too much butter? I loved Mae. Her relationship with not only Gracie but with Danny really made an impact. You really felt the characters. They were relatable even if you haven’t went through the same trauma or mental health issues, you could still understand it. It wasn’t cringe with a lot of nonsense rambling some books have, which I was personally thankful of. I honestly can’t say enough on how much I enjoyed this book without spoiling it. It really is one of the best reads I’ve read. I highly recommend reading it! I can’t wait for the next book.
Warning: Keep tissues on hand.
Now to Danny and Gracie. I loved their complex story. Danny is the boy next door who becomes the football start who is obsessed with Gracie. Gracie is a shy animal lover with a troubled home life who struggles talking to people. They were childhood best friends who lived next to each other who then started dating while in high school and eventually break up. He was her safe place. He needed her just as much. It’s childhood kind of love then pining and waiting, to first love and losing it all. Then you learn the events that lead their break and then her to seek him out after 10 years. I loved the perfect timing on the flashback scenes, it flowed together really well. I cried a few times because the emotion she inputs was so real. The humor and banter had me laughing out loud. How much butter is too much butter? I loved Mae. Her relationship with not only Gracie but with Danny really made an impact. You really felt the characters. They were relatable even if you haven’t went through the same trauma or mental health issues, you could still understand it. It wasn’t cringe with a lot of nonsense rambling some books have, which I was personally thankful of. I honestly can’t say enough on how much I enjoyed this book without spoiling it. It really is one of the best reads I’ve read. I highly recommend reading it! I can’t wait for the next book.
Warning: Keep tissues on hand.
January 13, 2026
Wow!! I have been in the biggest reading slump ever... especially with eyeballs(kindle/paperback)... I was so lucky to receive this arc! I couldnt put it down!! When i seen this blurb on Tiktok i knew i HAD to read it! friends to lovers and second chances are my favorite tropes and she delivered!!! I loved it from start to finish and im so sad its over! I was so happy when i seen Tessa was getting a book so i could see more of danny and gracie! although im excited to just be back in that world in general ;) This is sooo perfect for cozy winter read! Comes out Feb 2 🐾🐾
Review of advance copy received from Author
5/5 stars
This book was amazing! I cried. tears of sadness, tears of anger, and tears of joy. I actually can't believe this is Farrah's debut book. I can't remember the last time a book made me feel so much, this was just so far beyond anything I've read recently.
Danny and Gracie are childhood best friends who eventually become lovers. The pain that the two of them experienced growing up (reasons I will not explain to keep this spoiler free) and the hurt that they caused each other later in life, it leads to a well deserved HEA.
This story is told in dual-POV and has flashbacks to their childhood (ranging from 10 years old to 18 years old). the flashbacks chapters are fit perfectly into the "present" story to pull on your heartstrings in all the best (and worst if your asking my feelings cause they got hurt too many times to count🥲) ways.
This is a slow burn, second chance, friends to lovers (to strangers and back to lovers) romance. There is no cheating and no 3rd act breakup, which is exactly what I love (I don't really care for cheating tropes).
Let yourself ride the feelings because Farrah can WRITE. You feel what the characters feel and if you're emotional in anyway, I can guarantee you will CRY.
I am so thankful to have read this book as an e-ARC. I devoured this book and I will never forget these characters. I can't WAIT for the next book.
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CW: on-page panic attacks, on-page speech difference (stutter), explicit sex scenes between consenting adults, explicit language, mentions of death of loved one (breast cancer), on-page depiction of alcoholism, on-page depiction of depression, on-page abuse of a main character, on-page depiction of sexual harassment, off-page death of family dog (old age).
This book was amazing! I cried. tears of sadness, tears of anger, and tears of joy. I actually can't believe this is Farrah's debut book. I can't remember the last time a book made me feel so much, this was just so far beyond anything I've read recently.
Danny and Gracie are childhood best friends who eventually become lovers. The pain that the two of them experienced growing up (reasons I will not explain to keep this spoiler free) and the hurt that they caused each other later in life, it leads to a well deserved HEA.
This story is told in dual-POV and has flashbacks to their childhood (ranging from 10 years old to 18 years old). the flashbacks chapters are fit perfectly into the "present" story to pull on your heartstrings in all the best (and worst if your asking my feelings cause they got hurt too many times to count🥲) ways.
This is a slow burn, second chance, friends to lovers (to strangers and back to lovers) romance. There is no cheating and no 3rd act breakup, which is exactly what I love (I don't really care for cheating tropes).
Let yourself ride the feelings because Farrah can WRITE. You feel what the characters feel and if you're emotional in anyway, I can guarantee you will CRY.
I am so thankful to have read this book as an e-ARC. I devoured this book and I will never forget these characters. I can't WAIT for the next book.
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CW: on-page panic attacks, on-page speech difference (stutter), explicit sex scenes between consenting adults, explicit language, mentions of death of loved one (breast cancer), on-page depiction of alcoholism, on-page depiction of depression, on-page abuse of a main character, on-page depiction of sexual harassment, off-page death of family dog (old age).
March 10, 2026
3.0 stars
Theoretically this is exactly my kind of romance. Childhood friends to lovers + second chance romance but in the end it fell flat. It's just that "Rewind it back" by Liz Tomforde is basically the same story but better. This story isn't bad but I felt the reason for their break up was stupid and I didn't feel a connection to the characters or a deeper emotional chemistry between the characters. It was sweet but with it being more than 50% flashbacks in the first part (at least it felt like it) I just felt that the pacing of the story was off.
I was disappointed that it's never specified if Gracie or Danny were celibate. I hoped they were with the "I loved you every second of every day" talk but since they never talk about it (which is a bit strange that we don't know if Danny dated at all) and the "I'm clean" talk I assume they both had sex with other people? Here, I would've loved to see both of them being celibate. 😔
It's a low spice story, we get 1.5 sex scenes basically in the last chapters and it didn't really fit the story. It was sort of explicit but not and sort of kinky but not. I expected something more emotional and intimate but it just didn't feel right. It wasn't bad but not what I hoped for.
Theoretically this is exactly my kind of romance. Childhood friends to lovers + second chance romance but in the end it fell flat. It's just that "Rewind it back" by Liz Tomforde is basically the same story but better. This story isn't bad but I felt the reason for their break up was stupid and I didn't feel a connection to the characters or a deeper emotional chemistry between the characters. It was sweet but with it being more than 50% flashbacks in the first part (at least it felt like it) I just felt that the pacing of the story was off.
I was disappointed that it's never specified if Gracie or Danny were celibate. I hoped they were with the "I loved you every second of every day" talk but since they never talk about it (which is a bit strange that we don't know if Danny dated at all) and the "I'm clean" talk I assume they both had sex with other people? Here, I would've loved to see both of them being celibate. 😔
It's a low spice story, we get 1.5 sex scenes basically in the last chapters and it didn't really fit the story. It was sort of explicit but not and sort of kinky but not. I expected something more emotional and intimate but it just didn't feel right. It wasn't bad but not what I hoped for.
February 3, 2026
Not even sure I can express properly how much I loved this but I’ll try. For one, I loved the dual timeline thing. It’s one of my favorite ways to get the information in a book. I love how it builds up the feelings for the characters in both timelines and the way I feel about them. Danny and Grace were just absolutely perfect together and I loved how willing Danny was to be vulnerable with Grace in the present day timeline and how much work he’d done for himself with therapy and all that. I loved that both of them were very successful in their dream jobs and that even though they had sacrificed a lot to get there, it was worth it in every way. There were a lot of moments in this that brought tears to my eyes. Just really heartfelt and meaningful. I loved the way they found their way back to each other. The spice in this was really hot. The side characters in this were great too. I loved Mae, she’s so funny and caring and wise. I really loved the ways that Danny and Grace honored each other even when they weren’t together. This was a really wonderful read and I look forward to more books in this series.
February 3, 2026
This was the second chance romance I wasn’t expecting!
I couldn’t have enjoyed this book more if I��m being honest. Gracie and Danny are perfect in the most imperfect way. Life has a way of twisting and turning and honestly burning us out at times. Both Danny and Gracie have had their fair share of issues in life, but they SEE each other. I loved the dual timeline and I’m typically not a fan, but it’s done really well in this book. I am always a big fan of dual POV, especially in a romance, and again this book nailed it.
I don’t want to spoil anything, but you may need some tissues and you will absolutely need your emotional support whatever you have (dog in my case 👀) and a block of time because you will not put this book down. You absolutely won’t.
Thank you Farrah for the opportunity to read your baby in advance and help you celebrate pub day!!!
I couldn’t have enjoyed this book more if I��m being honest. Gracie and Danny are perfect in the most imperfect way. Life has a way of twisting and turning and honestly burning us out at times. Both Danny and Gracie have had their fair share of issues in life, but they SEE each other. I loved the dual timeline and I’m typically not a fan, but it’s done really well in this book. I am always a big fan of dual POV, especially in a romance, and again this book nailed it.
I don’t want to spoil anything, but you may need some tissues and you will absolutely need your emotional support whatever you have (dog in my case 👀) and a block of time because you will not put this book down. You absolutely won’t.
Thank you Farrah for the opportunity to read your baby in advance and help you celebrate pub day!!!
February 4, 2026
What a book!! It was sweet, had me laughing but was also painful but I loved every minute of this book. Gracie is shy and she loved animals, Danny is a football player and the boy next door. They go from childhood Bestfriends to lovers then to strangers, dual time lines are not really my favorite but this book made them become one of my favorites. Did this book make me cry it sure did those darn letters got me. Farrah Colton you did an amazing job writing this book and I highly recommend it. Thank You Farrah for letting me be part of this ARC.
January 31, 2026
I absolutely loved this book. In the beginning of the book there were some trigger warnings that involved the occurrence of child abuse. However, loved the way it was discussed and issue was resolved. As teenagers their problems lead them closer together. This has to be my favorite friends to lovers. Although there were barriers and struggles within their relationship, Two kid neighbors that went after their dreams. No matter the circumstances Grace and Danny always found their way to one another. Danny may have not made the right choice at the time however, did everything to ensure Gracie’s happiness.
February 3, 2026
I always love a healing book especially one with so much depth of emotions in the book. To be honest, I couldn’t read it in one go as sometimes some of the situation really hurts and the way th author wrote those is a testament of how well it was written. I love their game of fact or feeling cause you stay true to what is inside you and things that you can momentarily exchange the feeling for a fact. I also love the MMC for doing the right thing when it was needed.
January 21, 2026
Facts And Feelings By Farrah Colson
5⭐
First I want to say thank you to Farrah for allowing me to be an ARC reader for her debut book! I am incredibly honored to have the chance to read it early! It releases Feb 2!
Tropes:
⏰ Second Chance
☀️ Childhood Friends
💕 It’s Always Been You
🐢 Slow-Burn
Some of you already know my thoughts on this book, because I have blabbed to anyone who asked me. I loved it! It has received the honor of being my first 5-star read of 2026.
The writing is just so well done! Every detail is so intricate. The characters feel real and all their actions make sense! This book even got me to ask my husband about football! He has confirmed the book is accurate to how that could and does happen in real life. So I learned something and my husband got to go down the rabbit hole about football. 😂
The romance! I am a sucker for a second chance. I will happily consume any book that claims to have this trope. The way Farrah uses the dual timeline really deepened the yearning for me! Oh, and both of these characters yearn if you all could see everything I highlighted.
Do I recommend this? Yes! Pick it up on Feb 2!
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Open Door
5⭐
First I want to say thank you to Farrah for allowing me to be an ARC reader for her debut book! I am incredibly honored to have the chance to read it early! It releases Feb 2!
Tropes:
⏰ Second Chance
☀️ Childhood Friends
💕 It’s Always Been You
🐢 Slow-Burn
Some of you already know my thoughts on this book, because I have blabbed to anyone who asked me. I loved it! It has received the honor of being my first 5-star read of 2026.
The writing is just so well done! Every detail is so intricate. The characters feel real and all their actions make sense! This book even got me to ask my husband about football! He has confirmed the book is accurate to how that could and does happen in real life. So I learned something and my husband got to go down the rabbit hole about football. 😂
The romance! I am a sucker for a second chance. I will happily consume any book that claims to have this trope. The way Farrah uses the dual timeline really deepened the yearning for me! Oh, and both of these characters yearn if you all could see everything I highlighted.
Do I recommend this? Yes! Pick it up on Feb 2!
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Open Door
February 2, 2026
Danny is the epitome of “if he wanted to, he would”! I absolutely adored his and grace’s relationship! This story was so sweet! I absolutely love childhood friends to lovers to break up to second chance AND when you give it to me with a duel timeline?! So good!
February 17, 2026
3.5 Stars.
I’m confused how they were separated for 10 whole years but when they see each other again it was like no time had passed. 10 years is a long ass time. I think 5 years would have been more realistic. Also, the way Gracie reunites with him was very strange. Like Danny just so happened to look over and see her in the crowd at his football game? I feel like if he was so devastatingly pining and in love with her for 10+ years that he would have a bigger reaction to see her for the first time. Like bro should have fell to his knees and cried.
I’m also kinda confused bc Danny has panic attacks but it’s never really mentioned why. It was only implied that football stressed him out. He is kinda a dickhead for the 10 years of silence between them (should have been a shorter amount of time). He knew he was the one that caused them to breakup and it was on him to reach out after. Danny should have pined more. Chase after her if you want her so bad. Also I was hoping they’d get a chocolate lab puppy :/
I’m confused how they were separated for 10 whole years but when they see each other again it was like no time had passed. 10 years is a long ass time. I think 5 years would have been more realistic. Also, the way Gracie reunites with him was very strange. Like Danny just so happened to look over and see her in the crowd at his football game? I feel like if he was so devastatingly pining and in love with her for 10+ years that he would have a bigger reaction to see her for the first time. Like bro should have fell to his knees and cried.
I’m also kinda confused bc Danny has panic attacks but it’s never really mentioned why. It was only implied that football stressed him out. He is kinda a dickhead for the 10 years of silence between them (should have been a shorter amount of time). He knew he was the one that caused them to breakup and it was on him to reach out after. Danny should have pined more. Chase after her if you want her so bad. Also I was hoping they’d get a chocolate lab puppy :/
January 22, 2026
Debut novel?! I’m sorry seasoned pro Farrah Colson you are sensational. I mean this book was written for readers by a reader and it shows.
Yearning?! ✅
Swooning ✅
A DOWN BAD MMC?!!! ✅
Facts and Feelings is beautiful. Told in dual timeline through Gracie and Danny’s life, this is a story about second chances. This book will knock any other romance novel out of the park. Seriously!! It truly encapsulated the trope of it’s always been you. I am HONORED to say I read this story early and cannot wait for the world to read it. LIKE OMG THIS BOOK IS SO FREAKING GOOD
As Farrah would say it’s a love letter to love, and you did just that.
Yearning?! ✅
Swooning ✅
A DOWN BAD MMC?!!! ✅
Facts and Feelings is beautiful. Told in dual timeline through Gracie and Danny’s life, this is a story about second chances. This book will knock any other romance novel out of the park. Seriously!! It truly encapsulated the trope of it’s always been you. I am HONORED to say I read this story early and cannot wait for the world to read it. LIKE OMG THIS BOOK IS SO FREAKING GOOD
As Farrah would say it’s a love letter to love, and you did just that.
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