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Hemlock Point was supposed to be Kaylee's refuge—a place to escape her controlling mother, lose herself in the stacks of her library, and finally move past the heartbreak she can't shake.

Until her ex walks through the library doors.

Jason claims he's just there to write a book. But the longer he stays, the more Kaylee suspects he's returned for another reason winning her back.

99 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 18, 2026

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Profile Image for Stacy.
317 reviews154 followers
June 7, 2026
ARC REVIEW

Back at Hemlock Point.

Kaylee, the town librarian, and Jason, the author hired to write about the town, have a history , they used to date, and let's just say it was a real page-turner. Jason has a way to calm Kaylee's anxiety, which is great because her mom is about to stir up some drama. When Kaylee's mother finds out Jason is around Kaylee, she wants to visit, because what's a little romance without some meddling? Will her mother get in the way of Kaylee's chance with Jason? You'll have to read the book to find out.

Special shout out to the town’s Cupid, Dan!

Thanks to Book Sirens for sending me an advanced copy to read and review.
Profile Image for Amee.
996 reviews68 followers
July 9, 2026
ARC Review. Thanks to BookSirens for a copy of Perfectly Yours, book two in the Love is in the Building series. My opinions are always my own, so take them with a grain of salt, but compared to the first book, I felt a bit let down. I know these are short stories, but where author was able to make book one not feel like total “instalove” (even if it is), book two was instalove from the jump. Yes, this was a second chance romance for Kaylee and Jason, I just missed the buildup, even if small, to make me care more for these characters. We did get the 4 girls together so that was fun. I like the dynamic of their foursome. Still excited for the next two ladies books, and hopefully find out more about our matchmaker in this small town.
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1,228 reviews28 followers
June 4, 2026
Short (about 100-ish pages) second chance romance between librarian Kaylee and writer Jason who rekindle their ill-fated romance from several years prior after being made to work together in the small PNW town of Hemlock Point.

As they reacquaint themselves with each other, they find that their previous relationship was sabotaged by two people who should’ve wanted better for them.

Will Jason’s desire to see the world run afoul (again) of Kaylee’s desire to live simply in a small town where everyone knows her name?

This was a pleasant read, no third act breakup (yay), and Kaylee dealt well with her anxiety disorder/panic attacks, especially with Jason’s support and that of her friends.

I was furnished an advance reader copy from Booksirens, and I’m sharing my honest impressions.
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243 reviews7 followers
June 28, 2026
ARC Review for Book Sirens l

Perfectly Yours was an unexpected short and sweet, small-town delight. To be honest, when I picked up this ARC, I didn’t know it was only 100 pages. It’s the perfect book for those that want to read more and just don’t have the time. Short and a little spicy with a collection of fun characters.
I have not read book one in this series but enjoyed Perfectly Yours enough to read Perfectly Fake as well.

I loved the premise of this book. A small-town apartment building whose owner loves creating love matches. In this book, it’s Kaylee’s turn to find love. It’s a huge shock when her ex, the love of her life, arrives in town to write a book. Jason has also been pining for Kaylee for the four years he was traveling. What a surprise when he finds out she lives in this sweet small town as well.

Short stories are tough because you want to spend more time with the characters. At the same time, they get right to it and fly towards their HEA. Low drama, low angst, and all the warm fuzzies. 🥰
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49 reviews
June 7, 2026
This was a sweet and enjoyable read that I flew through in one sitting. I liked the small-town setting and the second-chance romance, and it was fun watching the characters reconnect. That said, I had mixed feelings because they had been apart for such a long time, yet everything seemed to fall back into place very quickly. I also found myself wishing there was a little more to the story and that some moments had been explored in greater depth. Even so, it was a cute romance, and I think fans of small-town and second-chance love stories will enjoy it.


I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Profile Image for Heather Kelley.
505 reviews6 followers
June 3, 2026
I received a digital ARC of this novella. This is book 2 in the series and will contain spoilers for book 1 if read out of order. Kaylee is the librarian in this cute Washington small town. Her building manager is a quirky matchmaker and proud of it. What Kaylee doesn’t expect is her ex, and only true love, to move into the apartment downstairs. He’s the one who got away, but does she want him back? The only downside to this story is that it’s a novella and not a full length book. Sarah still pulls you into the story and keeps you turning the pages. I’m always excited to see her ARCs become available on Booksirens. I’m already looking forward to the third story in this series.
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42 reviews
July 1, 2026
I was lucky enough to receive a free ARC of Perfectly Yours in exchange for an honest review, and I read the eBook edition.

Going into this book, I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm generally not a big fan of second-chance romances because they almost always rely on miscommunication. Personally, I find it hard to believe that if two people are truly meant to be together, one misunderstanding or lack of communication can keep them apart for years. That's one of my least favorite romance tropes.

That said, Perfectly Yours pleasantly surprised me.

One thing to keep in mind is that this is a short story of around 100 pages. Most romance novels are between 300 and 400 pages, so a second-chance romance has much less time to rebuild the relationship and convince readers of the characters' renewed connection. Because of that, I wasn't expecting a deep, slow-burn romance—and thankfully, the book didn't try to be one. Let's be honest: a true slow burn is almost impossible to pull off in only 100 pages.

What I appreciated most was that the story didn't lean heavily on frustrating miscommunication. Instead, it focused on giving readers a sweet, enjoyable romance without unnecessary drama. It was an easy, relaxing read that didn't ask too much emotionally but still left me feeling satisfied.

For me, this is the kind of book you pick up between heavier or longer reads. It's the perfect palate cleanser when you're in the mood to read but don't want to commit to an emotionally intense or time-consuming novel. It's light, comforting, and exactly the kind of story that helps you ease back into reading.

Overall, I enjoyed my time with Perfectly Yours, and while second-chance romances still aren't my favorite trope, this one won me over enough to earn 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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648 reviews11 followers
July 6, 2026
I utterly loved Perfectly Yours by Sarah Neeson. This second installment in the Love is in the Building series delivers everything I hope for in a heartfelt small-town romance: emotional depth, tender chemistry, a welcoming community, and a second-chance love story that feels both comforting and deeply satisfying. Kaylee and Jason’s reunion is full of longing, vulnerability, and quiet hope, making their journey easy to root for from the very first page.

Neeson does a wonderful job creating a setting that feels warm, lived-in, and easy to fall into. Hemlock Point is more than just a backdrop—it feels like the kind of town readers will want to revisit again and again. I especially enjoyed the mix of found family, gentle humor, and meddling matchmaker energy, all of which added charm without taking away from the emotional heart of the story.

What made this book special for me was the balance between romance and personal growth. Kaylee’s struggle to trust again feels genuine, and Jason’s determination to prove he has changed gives the story a beautiful sense of maturity. The no-third-act-breakup promise is such a refreshing bonus, allowing the romance to build with honesty, tenderness, and emotional payoff instead of unnecessary drama.

If you enjoy second-chance romance, small-town charm, found family, and love stories that leave you smiling, Perfectly Yours is an easy recommendation. It is sweet, engaging, heartfelt, and wonderfully cozy—exactly the kind of romance that makes you believe in forgiveness, fresh starts, and forever love. I would happily recommend it to romance readers looking for their next feel-good favorite.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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1,926 reviews56 followers
Review of advance copy
June 4, 2026
ARC Review:

Perfectly Yours by Sarah Neeson is part of the Love Is in the Building series.

After completing her master's degree, Kaylee moves to Hemlock Point to take a position as the town's head librarian. She loves her new life, has built strong friendships, and finally feels like she belongs in the close-knit community. Everything is going well until her ex-boyfriend, Jason, arrives in town.

Jason has been commissioned to write a book about Hemlock Point, and coming back means facing Kaylee for the first time in four years. Their relationship ended because their dreams pulled them in different directions. Jason wanted a life filled with travel, while Kaylee preferred putting down roots. Now that fate has brought them together again, old feelings quickly resurface. But can Jason truly settle down in a small town this time?

This is a charming second-chance romance set in a cozy small-town community. The storyline is simple, easy to follow, and focuses primarily on the rekindled relationship between Jason and Kaylee. I loved the welcoming atmosphere of Hemlock Point and the strong sense of community throughout the story. Kaylee's friends were wonderful, adding warmth and humor to the book.

One of my favorite scenes was when her friends "interrogated" her after she spent the night with Jason. It was both hilarious and entertaining. Jason and Kaylee had great chemistry, and their reconciliation felt natural and believable.

If you enjoy cozy small-town romances with second-chance love stories, this book may be a great fit for you.
1,397 reviews13 followers
June 30, 2026
4.5/5

This is a second chance at reconnecting romance story between a traveling reporter and a librarian.

Jason and Kaylee have history together, they were much in love during their college years while still in their hometown, but his adventurous side took him away from her. Now 4 years later they reconnect as he arrives in the small town she lives as he is been contracted to write a book about the town to promote tourism. He is not just to visit the town, he is also living in her building, and she is the one in charge to show him around.

Seeing each other brings feelings from the past forward, just to make them both realized that they have never really stop loving each other. Instead they are given the chance to clean doubst from the past and realized that there were forces outside of the relationship working against them, and the time has helped them mature enough to be brave enough to chose each other above else.

A great read!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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1,503 reviews19 followers
June 18, 2026
Kaylee is the the town's head librarian. She has built herself a new life after leaving her home town. Jason, he is a traveling author who is back stateside and completely burnt out.

It was so sweet to watch him reconnect with Kaylee and realise that the missing piece he’d been searching for across the world was actually right in front of him. With their history the chemistry is instant.

The town residents are really close and supportive of each other and it just highlighted the small town vibes in the book.

Even though the book is a novella we find out a lot about their previous relationship and why they both wanted to leave their home town, although neither wanted to leave the other.


💜 Small-town romance
💜 Second-chance love
💜 Forced proximity / Apartment neighbours
💜 Librarian x Author
💜 Found family & hilarious best friends
💜 Meddling matchmakers
💜 Sweet & steamy novella
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38 reviews
July 13, 2026
Perfectly Yours is a sweet second-chance romance with a cozy small-town feel. Kaylee and Jason have a believable history, and I liked that their relationship wasn’t instantly fixed just because they had feelings for each other. Watching them rebuild their trust and reconnect as adults felt natural.

Kaylee was a great character, especially in the way her anxiety and journey toward setting boundaries were handled. Jason was also a strong love interest, supportive without trying to change her. The small-town atmosphere, friendships, and quirky side characters added a lot of charm.

My only issue was that some parts felt predictable if you’ve read a lot of second-chance romances, and the middle slowed down a little with some of the backstory.

Overall, this was a warm and enjoyable romance with great chemistry.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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958 reviews7 followers
Review of advance copy
May 31, 2026
This was a nice read! Quick and cute with no third-act drama and straight to the point. The only downside for me personally was that I wished there was more story, more character development, and growth that we could have followed along, and also get a bit deeper insight into the characters back in the day to really understand their connection and equation. Things just felt a bit too rushed at the present that it felt a tad bit unbelievable, but I guess given their second chance came just 4 years after their fallout, I can kind of ignore that slight issue.

Overall, quick and nice read!

Note: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
480 reviews8 followers
July 7, 2026
Perfectly Yours is a charming, easy-to-read romantic novella that follows the rekindled romance between Jason, an author, and Kaylee, the town librarian. It's a heartwarming, fast-paced story that I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish.

My only criticism is that I would have loved it to be longer, as more time with the characters would have allowed for a deeper emotional connection and further development of their relationship. Despite its shorter length, it was a delightful and satisfying read.

If you're looking for a sweet, feel-good romance that you can finish in one sitting, I would definitely recommend Perfectly Yours.
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170 reviews2 followers
June 2, 2026
Small Town Second Chance Love Story.
The story follows Kaylee and Jason, who dated four years ago but parted ways when Jason moved away in search of adventure. Despite the time that has passed, their reunion felt like an insta-love romance.

This book didn’t hold my attention as much as the author’s previous work, but It’s a quick, fun, and steamy story that fans of small-town romances will definitely enjoy. I would definitely recommend it for those looking for a light and engaging read.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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484 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy
June 8, 2026
ARC review through BookSirens ☆

This is a lovely and very short second chance love story between a librarian and an author who faced struggles living in a small-town. I felt like the romance was a bit too rushed for a second chance romance...I always expect at least some kind of groveling for this trope.
Probably felt too rushed because of the format chosen as a novella.
It's a pretty simple plot and characters that are loveable enough but nothing ground breaking. Unfortunately it did not blow my mind.🤔
1,583 reviews20 followers
June 18, 2026
Love Is In The Building: Jason and Kaylee

When the man who left her behind comes to town, Kaylee has a decision to make.

It’s sweet, with mutual pining. Not a fan of the she sayed celibate while he slept with others aspect… especially considering he ‘always loved her’, but you can’t get everything you want.
A bit of a weak to strong aspect for the MFC, too, which was nice to see.
Overall, a sweet story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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4,464 reviews22 followers
June 27, 2026
This is book 2 in Neeson's Love is in the Building series. A great addition to the series and can be read as a standalone but will have spoilers if not read in series order. A second chance romance with our main characters librarian Kaylee and writer Jason. I love the small town setting and overall HEA. The read is a shorter one so it could have used with a bit more storyline and character development but overall, a sweet romance read.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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1,750 reviews34 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
June 7, 2026
Another great installment to this series with my favourite genre...second chance!! Kaylee is the town librarian and her ex, Jason, arrives in town after four years overseas. He is burnt out, seeking new adventures when he is reunited with Kaylee...but he is only in town for six months!! Can Kaylee see a future with him if he is planning to leave again??
I received a copy of this book from the author for an honest review.
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1,003 reviews11 followers
Review of advance copy
June 7, 2026
This was quick read recommended by another author who writes in Hemlock Point. I really enjoyed the small town second chance romance. It is quick read, but it was entertaining and I enjoyed the side character that help facilitate the reunion. Kaylee and Jason were meant to find their way back to each other after some meddling broke them up years before! Thanks to BookSirens for this review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
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1,439 reviews39 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
June 10, 2026
GAH! This book was so cute! Friends to lovers meets second chance!

Jason and Kaylee were so cute together! They dated for sometime right out of High School but he had the itch to leave their small town and she did not so they split up.

Four years later he is back stateside and JUST SO HAPPENS to move into the same apartment complex as her lol

I loved watching them re-connect and find their footing! Her friends are awesome too! I am so excited to read about all of them as well!
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43 reviews
June 18, 2026
I love Jason and Mayer's story. Theirs is the epitome of true love. This entire series is great! It's lighthearted, refreshing, and signifies all that is good in this world. To live in such a close knit community and have dyed in the wool true friends is amazing. Thank you to Sarah Nelson and Book Sirens for sharing an arc with me. I enjoyed the first book so much that I purchased the entire series.
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979 reviews11 followers
July 3, 2026
Enjoyed this story and felt the small town vibe of Hemlock Point and its quaintness. The characters seemed realistic and was especially fond of Jason and Kaylee your main characters and also enjoyed young Oliver and Danny along with the three close friends of Kaylee, Rachel, Bridget and Holly.

I received an early free ARC copy and am giving my honest free and voluntary review.
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401 reviews7 followers
July 8, 2026
This was a cute little second chance romance for Kaylee and Jason and I loved every second of it. A little spice, no angst and fast paced. The characters are fun, Danny is my favorite little matchmaker (I'm so glad it's a shared world so I got back to back Danny moments!) and I can't wait for the next book!
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252 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
June 18, 2026
This is another Novella based around an apartment building with a meddling super. Set in a small town, Jason decides he needs a change of pace and comes to town to write about its history and its community. Little does he know that the love of his life that he left behind to find adventure is the town librarian. Kaylee needed a change after her heartbreak and found her home. She has a job she loves, friends who she considers family, but there is still something missing. Suddenly the missing piece is in front of her and she isn’t sure what to do.

I am loving this series so much. There are a couple authors rotating the stories, but they are short, sweet, spicy and draw you in immediately. This one is no different. It is so well written and you get the full picture of where these two were and are. The spice flows into the story naturally and is fire. Took me about an hour and a half to read this one, maybe less, but it didn’t feel rushed and was complete. Can’t wait to see what is in store for some of the other residents! 5/5⭐️ 3/5🌶️

I received an advanced copy of this book.
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247 reviews6 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
June 17, 2026
This story made me happy. Jason and Kaylee both get a second chance at love, even if the at second chance is with each other after being separated for 4 years. Lies and deceit kept them apart, but love will always find a way to connect those meant to be together.
1,841 reviews24 followers
June 29, 2026
patterns

Kaylee and Jason´s story reminded me that patterns are important to put structure into our lives but we also need flexibility to keep us from making the same mistakes again and again and making the right decision surely isn´t easy most of the time.
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6,186 reviews154 followers
July 5, 2026
This was a great second chance romance. A sweet and spicy romance with Kaylee and Jason. I loved the way these two were able to reignite that spark they had all those heats ago. A really great novella
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219 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
June 11, 2026
This story is cute but spicy. I really enjoyed it. ARC Review I am providing voluntarily.
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Author 47 books289 followers
June 24, 2026
This was a lovely short read about two estranged sweethearts who find their way back to each other. Great characters.
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