Last First Date

by Tatiana Gómez

When Camila reluctantly moves to her home state of Washington, she returns for one reason to be near her estranged mother after her health scare and, hopefully, mend their relationship. She expects loneliness—not a rain-soaked rescue of a stray cat, and certainly not a chance encounter with a kind, soft-spoken veterinarian who becomes her first friend in a place she swore she’d never call home again.

Valeria has spent years clinging to a love that breaks her. She’s justified every misstep, endured every storm, and told herself leaving would hurt more than staying. But after one especially explosive argument, she’s done—determined to heal a heart she doesn’t think will recover.

What begins as an easy friendship between Camila and Valeria unfolds into something neither of them is prepared for. Through laughter, tender moments, and unwavering support, the two discover that the most unforgettable love stories aren’t always the loud, fiery ones . . . sometimes they’re the gentle, patient ones that sneak up on you.

Genres: Lesbian Fiction

Kindle Edition

Expected publication June 2, 2026

Reviews

[Nicole Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Last First Date by Tatiana Gómez was everything I wanted in a sapphic romance and more

I love this series so much, and Tatiana consistently delivers the kind of sapphic representation that feels authentic, healing, and full of heart. Camila and Valeria’s story was soft, emotional, and beautifully written from beginning to end.

Camila returning to Washington after her mother’s health scare already made for such an emotional setup, but the way her life slowly opened up through friendship, healing, and unexpected love felt so natural. And Valeria absolutely broke my heart. Watching her finally choose herself after holding onto a painful relationship for so long was powerful and emotional in the best way.

This book shines in the quiet moments. The gentle support, the comfort, the slow build of trust and affection between them. Their relationship felt safe and patient instead of rushed or overly dramatic, and that made every moment hit even harder.

Tatiana has such a special way of writing characters who feel real and lived in. The family dynamics, emotional growth, found family, and healing woven throughout this story made it impossible not to get attached.
If you love strangers to friends to lovers, small town romances, soft slow burns, and sapphic love stories full of tenderness and hope, definitely pick this one up

[Shelf of Her Own · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ahhh!!! I love Valeria ❤️

After following along with the friendship group throughout this 3 books series I have been so looking forward to seeing what happens for Valeria.

There are some TWs on this book so check those before you read.

The issues dealt with, I feel, were done really well. They weren’t overly graphic in anyway at all but enough for this type of book and nothing was left unresolved or resolved too easily which I find can sometimes happen.

Watching the two MCs fall in love so slowly and carefully was really beautiful to see and the support that Cam gave to Val throughout was amazing.

I loved Cam with Miso too 🐈‍⬛ so sweet with her worrying about every little thing and being met with only patience by Val.

Of course we get to see some of the previous couple Ale/Clara and Isabella/Lily and their friendship with Val which I love. They give support (the best they can) and banter in equal measure and I absolutely adore how nosy they are and the lack of boundaries between the group 😂❤️

Another great addition to round off this series.

Thank you to Tatiana Gomez for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.