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The Reluctant Romantics #2
In Every Chapter
Like my favourite bookish heroines, I found the love of a lifetime, except now I can’t remember how…
Paisley
My summer plans were simple. Kiss my husband, snuggle my dog, and create an elite reading list for the library. Losing seven years' worth of memories after near-death by window artistry, thanks to my klutzy nature? Absolutely not part of the plan.
In one short day, I went from stealing kisses with Greyson to waking up in the hospital to a handsome stranger—the man I forgot I married. Every memory of us is a blank slate, and I’m in the middle of a life I dreamed of but can’t remember.
But there are three things I’m sure of:
1. I have no intention of letting a man break my heart again
2. For all his grumpiness, Greyson has a heart of gold. Better than any fictional hero
3. And my heart is very much in danger of falling in love again…with my husband
Greyson
My time in the Marines didn’t prepare me for this kind of campaign—Operation Woo My Wife. Of all the nightmares I’ve struggled with since my last mission overseas, Paisley forgetting me was never one of them.
Competing against old and forgotten memories brings its own kind of challenges, but I’m not giving up. She already has my heart. I just need to win hers back.
Because I can’t fail her again.
I want to be the hero she remembers.
In Every Chapter is an amnesia rom-com featuring an already married couple refalling in love, plenty of heartfelt healing, everyday faith, swoony banter, and laugh aloud small town shenanigans—all without the spice.
Paisley
My summer plans were simple. Kiss my husband, snuggle my dog, and create an elite reading list for the library. Losing seven years' worth of memories after near-death by window artistry, thanks to my klutzy nature? Absolutely not part of the plan.
In one short day, I went from stealing kisses with Greyson to waking up in the hospital to a handsome stranger—the man I forgot I married. Every memory of us is a blank slate, and I’m in the middle of a life I dreamed of but can’t remember.
But there are three things I’m sure of:
1. I have no intention of letting a man break my heart again
2. For all his grumpiness, Greyson has a heart of gold. Better than any fictional hero
3. And my heart is very much in danger of falling in love again…with my husband
Greyson
My time in the Marines didn’t prepare me for this kind of campaign—Operation Woo My Wife. Of all the nightmares I’ve struggled with since my last mission overseas, Paisley forgetting me was never one of them.
Competing against old and forgotten memories brings its own kind of challenges, but I’m not giving up. She already has my heart. I just need to win hers back.
Because I can’t fail her again.
I want to be the hero she remembers.
In Every Chapter is an amnesia rom-com featuring an already married couple refalling in love, plenty of heartfelt healing, everyday faith, swoony banter, and laugh aloud small town shenanigans—all without the spice.
353 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 2, 2026
About the author
Morgan Taylor Giesbrecht
5 books291 followersMorgan Taylor Giesbrecht fell in love with fictional realms at a young age and quickly began writing tales of her own--full of hope, brave living in a dark world, and unexpected love stories for the crusty romantics (like herself). She’s a hobbit at heart (but not in height) with deep roots in the past, who loves the occasional adventure, accidentally talks in a British accent on occasion, and has the dry humour to match. When she isn’t writing or reading a book on her never ending to-be-read list, she can be found drinking copious amounts of tea, rewatching comfort shows for the umpteenth time, hanging out with family and friends, reorganising her bookshelves, or playing Christmas music year-round. British Columbia, Canada is the place she calls home, nestled in the foothills.
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March 24, 2026Hi, friend!
I’m so glad you’re here! IEC might be the hardest book I’ve written to date, but it’s also my favourite.
There’s something established love going through growing pains and coming out stronger on the other side. (No, this is not a marriage on the rocks.) Greyson and Paisley both have their monsters to face but also fall in love again.
If you’re ready for an emotional yet hilarious read, LOTR obsessed characters, and small town charm—welcome to Serenity Springs, ID, where everyone knows your business but also brings casseroles.
Happy reading!
I’m so glad you’re here! IEC might be the hardest book I’ve written to date, but it’s also my favourite.
There’s something established love going through growing pains and coming out stronger on the other side. (No, this is not a marriage on the rocks.) Greyson and Paisley both have their monsters to face but also fall in love again.
If you’re ready for an emotional yet hilarious read, LOTR obsessed characters, and small town charm—welcome to Serenity Springs, ID, where everyone knows your business but also brings casseroles.
Happy reading!
Review of advance copy received from Author
5 stars. Amnesia? Ex-military MMC? Librarian FMC? Falling in love as a married couple? The tropes were practically screaming my name. Boy, did I enjoy this. I loved Greyson's protectiveness and tenderness, especially as he navigated Paisley's trauma from her abusive former husband. I loved Paisley's humour and bookishness. I loved the vibrant family and close-knit friend group. I loved the cute little town. This was like eating apple pie with vanilla ice cream—warm, sweet, swoony, and wholesome. 💙 I am in love with this cast and I can't wait to read more about them all!
Content: several mentions of wedding nights/sharing beds, etc. The romance was a tiny bit more sizzly than I, personally, was wholly comfortable with, but it was clean and closed-door, and a lovely portrayal of married romance.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.*
Content: several mentions of wedding nights/sharing beds, etc. The romance was a tiny bit more sizzly than I, personally, was wholly comfortable with, but it was clean and closed-door, and a lovely portrayal of married romance.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.*
September 11, 2026
I ADORE this book, these characters, this town/world! 😍😍 Even though I’m SUPER late in reading and reviewing this book (sorry, Morgan!), I honestly think this was the perfect time for me to read this and right where God wanted me to be in order to soak up this story in the best way possible.
Paisley (who wears glasses, yes we love to see it!) I love and saw so much of myself in with her being very sensitive and slow to trust but when she loves she loves wholeheartedly, and I adored watching her with Greyson, broke when she lost those memories, and smiled and cheered her on as her heart and soul were slowly mended and brought back to life through the nonstop persistent love of her friends and husband.
Greyson I both loved and broke for, my gosh this man goes through so much! I can’t even imagine how hard it would be to have the love of your life completely forget about you in a blink, let alone then fear you for crap you never did, he is a true hero in all of this, bless his heart.
And the two of them together so completely in love had me smiling like an idiot, they are so precious and cute! 🥰 And if the romance wasn’t enough the friendships in this friend group are top tier GOALS, I love their dynamic and fierce love and devotion for each other, it’s so amazing and wonderful to see.
There are just so many things to love in this book; the Lord of the Rings quotes and references, the strong, sweet everyday faith and prayers, the weddings (yes, plural!) of pure sweetness and love, Rosie being the best dog ever, and just so many things and quotes and details that I could go on and on about yet also have no words for at the same time; this book means so much to me and gave me hope and joy on a day when I really needed it.
Five stars and one of my new all time favorite books ever; I so excited to dive into Cal’s book as soon as I can!
‼️Content‼️
TRIGGER WARNING: PTSD from military service and an abusive marriage; infertility; child neglect and abandonment from an alcoholic mother; an abusive husband hit his wife and caused bruises (not shown or detailed)
Language: heck; oh my gosh; gosh; darn; freaking; dang; sucked; what the
Violence: a character falls off a ladder and smacks their head (not detailed); injuries and blood (not detailed); an abusive husband hit his wife and caused bruises (not shown or detailed); a man died driving a car into a tree while drunk (not shown or detailed)
Sexual: guys and girls are called hot; kissing (not-semi detailed); mild suggestive hints/comments; guys and girls are called sexy; a wife checks out and notices her husband’s muscles; a boyfriend’s called hunky; a married couple sleep together (not sexually)
Other: PTSD from military service and an abusive marriage; infertility; child neglect and abandonment from an alcoholic mother; death and grief
****Note: I received a free copy of the book from the author/publisher. All thoughts and opinions are most assuredly my own and I wasn’t required to write a positive review. If I was I wouldn’t have read it. 😜****
Paisley (who wears glasses, yes we love to see it!) I love and saw so much of myself in with her being very sensitive and slow to trust but when she loves she loves wholeheartedly, and I adored watching her with Greyson, broke when she lost those memories, and smiled and cheered her on as her heart and soul were slowly mended and brought back to life through the nonstop persistent love of her friends and husband.
Greyson I both loved and broke for, my gosh this man goes through so much! I can’t even imagine how hard it would be to have the love of your life completely forget about you in a blink, let alone then fear you for crap you never did, he is a true hero in all of this, bless his heart.
And the two of them together so completely in love had me smiling like an idiot, they are so precious and cute! 🥰 And if the romance wasn’t enough the friendships in this friend group are top tier GOALS, I love their dynamic and fierce love and devotion for each other, it’s so amazing and wonderful to see.
There are just so many things to love in this book; the Lord of the Rings quotes and references, the strong, sweet everyday faith and prayers, the weddings (yes, plural!) of pure sweetness and love, Rosie being the best dog ever, and just so many things and quotes and details that I could go on and on about yet also have no words for at the same time; this book means so much to me and gave me hope and joy on a day when I really needed it.
Five stars and one of my new all time favorite books ever; I so excited to dive into Cal’s book as soon as I can!
‼️Content‼️
TRIGGER WARNING: PTSD from military service and an abusive marriage; infertility; child neglect and abandonment from an alcoholic mother; an abusive husband hit his wife and caused bruises (not shown or detailed)
Language: heck; oh my gosh; gosh; darn; freaking; dang; sucked; what the
Violence: a character falls off a ladder and smacks their head (not detailed); injuries and blood (not detailed); an abusive husband hit his wife and caused bruises (not shown or detailed); a man died driving a car into a tree while drunk (not shown or detailed)
Sexual: guys and girls are called hot; kissing (not-semi detailed); mild suggestive hints/comments; guys and girls are called sexy; a wife checks out and notices her husband’s muscles; a boyfriend’s called hunky; a married couple sleep together (not sexually)
Other: PTSD from military service and an abusive marriage; infertility; child neglect and abandonment from an alcoholic mother; death and grief
****Note: I received a free copy of the book from the author/publisher. All thoughts and opinions are most assuredly my own and I wasn’t required to write a positive review. If I was I wouldn’t have read it. 😜****
June 25, 2026
Trying something new because I'm beyond tired of being in reading slumps because I can't keep up with all the books I want to review. So here goes--five minute review. What makes it in makes it in. Go!
The characters were adorable. I loved the fact that we got to spend time with them and see their relationship before the accident that changed everything. Paisley was sweet and relatable despite all the past issues she had to work through (and all the issues they caused in the present), but Greyson absolutely shredded my heart!!! I loved him so much, and he was such a caring husband to Paisley; it was agony to imagine what he was going through when she couldn't remember what they had together. I also loved a bunch of the side characters, although I was surprised to find that this is only the second connected book--with the amount of backstory involved in minor characters' lives, it felt like the kind of thing you get connecting two separate series. XP The only drawback for me was some of the physical affection--it wasn't overly descriptive for the most part, as far as the actions themselves, and the characters were married, which definitely helped, but the way the characters themselves talked about and reacted to each others looks, touches, and kisses was a bit beyond my comfort level, and that knocks my personal rating down a bit.
The characters were adorable. I loved the fact that we got to spend time with them and see their relationship before the accident that changed everything. Paisley was sweet and relatable despite all the past issues she had to work through (and all the issues they caused in the present), but Greyson absolutely shredded my heart!!! I loved him so much, and he was such a caring husband to Paisley; it was agony to imagine what he was going through when she couldn't remember what they had together. I also loved a bunch of the side characters, although I was surprised to find that this is only the second connected book--with the amount of backstory involved in minor characters' lives, it felt like the kind of thing you get connecting two separate series. XP The only drawback for me was some of the physical affection--it wasn't overly descriptive for the most part, as far as the actions themselves, and the characters were married, which definitely helped, but the way the characters themselves talked about and reacted to each others looks, touches, and kisses was a bit beyond my comfort level, and that knocks my personal rating down a bit.
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June 7, 2026Insanely adorable. All the happy feels. *contented sigh* Soft relationships are my favorite, and these two were the softest, sweetest couple!!
Brb, moving to Serenity Springs….
Brb, moving to Serenity Springs….
May 23, 2026
I don't know that I've wanted to read a contemporary romance that fast in a long. This was such a sweet story full of depth and heart. I felt the emotions along with the characters, sometimes wanting to cry with them or laugh with them. Greyson and Paisley are just the cutest couple ever. And I absolutely love how Giesbrecht did the marriage trope so beautifully. This was not one of those marriage-on-the-rocks tropes, but rather an amnesia I-forgot-who-I-married trope. I loved connecting with the friends and getting to know them a little better in this book and look forward to reading more about the characters in this town.
This was so well written. The author did a fabulous job of pulling me into the story and feeling all the emotions.
This was so well written. The author did a fabulous job of pulling me into the story and feeling all the emotions.
June 15, 2026
SIIX STARS!
This may just be my new all-time-favorite romance!
Both characters were adorable, and I loved Greyson especially (I was literally in love with him XD)! Their relationship was amazing, and I love their marriage so much. Also, meeting someone at a LotR trivia night is my DREAM MEET-CUTE!!!!!
The side characters were awesome as well, and the author did great showing the friendship and sibling dynamics.
I honestly thought I wouldn't like the plot because amnesia is never my favorite trope, but this was so well done (and even better because they had known each other for years XD). Their growth was great, and Christian themes were tied in well.
Seriously, I loved this book SO SO SO MUCH!!!
POTIENTAL SPOILERS
As for TW: military PTSD, death of a friend, trauma from being in-and-out of the foster system, death of a spouse, marital abuse (particularly physical) - the last two TWs were from Paisley's previous marriage and are sparsely shared details. One scene deals with her recalling a time when her husband had hit her, and that was when she was going to get out of the marriage.
This may just be my new all-time-favorite romance!
Both characters were adorable, and I loved Greyson especially (I was literally in love with him XD)! Their relationship was amazing, and I love their marriage so much. Also, meeting someone at a LotR trivia night is my DREAM MEET-CUTE!!!!!
The side characters were awesome as well, and the author did great showing the friendship and sibling dynamics.
I honestly thought I wouldn't like the plot because amnesia is never my favorite trope, but this was so well done (and even better because they had known each other for years XD). Their growth was great, and Christian themes were tied in well.
Seriously, I loved this book SO SO SO MUCH!!!
POTIENTAL SPOILERS
As for TW: military PTSD, death of a friend, trauma from being in-and-out of the foster system, death of a spouse, marital abuse (particularly physical) - the last two TWs were from Paisley's previous marriage and are sparsely shared details. One scene deals with her recalling a time when her husband had hit her, and that was when she was going to get out of the marriage.
June 22, 2026
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4.25 stars. Paisley is married to the love of her life, Grayson. She’s a librarian and he a mechanic and together with their dog, Rosie Cotton, life looks beautiful. That is until Paisley takes a devastating fall and loses her memories of the past 7 years…
I have always stayed away from the amnesia troupe. It seemed so cheesy but leave it to Morgan Taylor Giesbrecht to use it beautifully! I love that we got to see Paisley’s life pre-Grayson in flashbacks as well as coming to terms with their life now as she falls in love with her husband all over again.
Imagine curling up in a soft blanket, your pet snuggled up next to you and a delicious treat of chocolate covered strawberries in a bowl next to you. That’s what reading this book (and Morgan’s books in general!) feels like! Safe, sweet, tender and cozy.
This is the second book in an interconnected series (TERMS AND TRADITIONS is the first book) and the friendship group in these books is so so good! I can’t wait to read all their stories!
4.25 stars. Paisley is married to the love of her life, Grayson. She’s a librarian and he a mechanic and together with their dog, Rosie Cotton, life looks beautiful. That is until Paisley takes a devastating fall and loses her memories of the past 7 years…
I have always stayed away from the amnesia troupe. It seemed so cheesy but leave it to Morgan Taylor Giesbrecht to use it beautifully! I love that we got to see Paisley’s life pre-Grayson in flashbacks as well as coming to terms with their life now as she falls in love with her husband all over again.
Imagine curling up in a soft blanket, your pet snuggled up next to you and a delicious treat of chocolate covered strawberries in a bowl next to you. That’s what reading this book (and Morgan’s books in general!) feels like! Safe, sweet, tender and cozy.
This is the second book in an interconnected series (TERMS AND TRADITIONS is the first book) and the friendship group in these books is so so good! I can’t wait to read all their stories!
June 2, 2026
ARC review
(The Reluctant Romantics: book 2
*Note: while this can be read as a standalone, there are prominent scenes with characters from book 1, so reading them in order will add depth to those moments!)
Ahh, where do I begin with my thoughts on this sweet book??
First, the small-town setting is so charming, especially with the main characters' cozy home and Paisley's job as a librarian! (And even though I didn't connect with every book/movie reference, I knew quite a few of them, which was fun!) And the characters?? So good! Big families and supportive friends add so much heart to the story.
Now, the romance: Paisley and Grayson are adorable together! I loved his patient desire to rewin her heart after amnesia claims her memories of him - so emotional!! As for Paisley, her personality shines through in lots of ways, and I especially enjoyed her resilience and humor!
The romance is also closed-door. Since it focuses on a married couple, a few kisses/attraction moments are more passionate than the kinds of "first-time-meeting" romances I typically read, but I do feel the author handled the marriage dynamics tactfully (and there are no fade-to-black scenes, which I appreciated very much)!
The faith themes are great too! They're somewhat light overall, but I liked reminders to trust God in difficult/unknown times.
If you're interested in swoon-worthy adult romances with depth, closed-door marriage revivals, and amnesia stories, I'd definitely recommend this!
*Content to note*
.....May contain spoilers.....
A few implied moments of intimate feelings/attraction (without sexual details or fade-to-black scenes). Hospital visit; head trauma due to fall (mildly detailed/not graphic). Brief military PTSD scenes (including nightmares); mentions of friend passing due to military accident. Discussions of past abusive husband (no graphic details). Mention of fatal car accident (no graphic details). Scenes of grief. Discussions of childhood traumas (alcoholic parent, foster care, etc.)
**Thank you to the author for providing a complimentary e-ARC. All thoughts expressed are my own.**
(The Reluctant Romantics: book 2
*Note: while this can be read as a standalone, there are prominent scenes with characters from book 1, so reading them in order will add depth to those moments!)
Ahh, where do I begin with my thoughts on this sweet book??
First, the small-town setting is so charming, especially with the main characters' cozy home and Paisley's job as a librarian! (And even though I didn't connect with every book/movie reference, I knew quite a few of them, which was fun!) And the characters?? So good! Big families and supportive friends add so much heart to the story.
Now, the romance: Paisley and Grayson are adorable together! I loved his patient desire to rewin her heart after amnesia claims her memories of him - so emotional!! As for Paisley, her personality shines through in lots of ways, and I especially enjoyed her resilience and humor!
The romance is also closed-door. Since it focuses on a married couple, a few kisses/attraction moments are more passionate than the kinds of "first-time-meeting" romances I typically read, but I do feel the author handled the marriage dynamics tactfully (and there are no fade-to-black scenes, which I appreciated very much)!
The faith themes are great too! They're somewhat light overall, but I liked reminders to trust God in difficult/unknown times.
If you're interested in swoon-worthy adult romances with depth, closed-door marriage revivals, and amnesia stories, I'd definitely recommend this!
*Content to note*
.....May contain spoilers.....
A few implied moments of intimate feelings/attraction (without sexual details or fade-to-black scenes). Hospital visit; head trauma due to fall (mildly detailed/not graphic). Brief military PTSD scenes (including nightmares); mentions of friend passing due to military accident. Discussions of past abusive husband (no graphic details). Mention of fatal car accident (no graphic details). Scenes of grief. Discussions of childhood traumas (alcoholic parent, foster care, etc.)
**Thank you to the author for providing a complimentary e-ARC. All thoughts expressed are my own.**
Did Not Finish
August 4, 2026DNF page 195
Nothing scandalous, but because of the fact that the couple is married they act like a married couple. There has been a handful of mentions of being close, wanting to be close, some mild innuendos. But there was also a scene where they share a bed, (nothing happens they are fully clothed) but she does wake up plastered to his side and mentions of how nice it feels, with mild details. This is referenced a handful more times with statements about it felt better waking up with her husband rather than alone. Which yes, this is a completely normal thing as stated above, they are married! But any sort of bedroom scene whether anything happens or not, makes me uncomfortable, added up with the handful of mild innuendos, and I just don’t think this is for me anymore.
Nothing scandalous, but because of the fact that the couple is married they act like a married couple. There has been a handful of mentions of being close, wanting to be close, some mild innuendos. But there was also a scene where they share a bed, (nothing happens they are fully clothed) but she does wake up plastered to his side and mentions of how nice it feels, with mild details. This is referenced a handful more times with statements about it felt better waking up with her husband rather than alone. Which yes, this is a completely normal thing as stated above, they are married! But any sort of bedroom scene whether anything happens or not, makes me uncomfortable, added up with the handful of mild innuendos, and I just don’t think this is for me anymore.
July 13, 2026
3.5 stars
I’m not sure why this is called a rom-com. Sure, there were some lighter moments, but it certainly doesn’t fit any of my ideas of what a rom-com are. But maybe I just don’t know what makes a romance book into a rom-com.
I did like Paisley and Greyson. They were both dealing with a lot in this book. It would be difficult, stressful, heartbreaking to suddenly have your wife not know she had married you, and for her to think she’s married to someone else. But they did handle it better than I was expecting. I loved how Greyson kept being there for her no matter what. And I loved how everyone was there for both Paisley and Greyson.
All the mentions to the Lord of the Rings went right over my head as I’ve never read those books, watched the movies or had any interest in doing so. But it’s not necessary for the story to know all that.
There was more physical affection/attraction described than I really enjoy even if it is between a married couple which lowered my rating.
I’m not sure why this is called a rom-com. Sure, there were some lighter moments, but it certainly doesn’t fit any of my ideas of what a rom-com are. But maybe I just don’t know what makes a romance book into a rom-com.
I did like Paisley and Greyson. They were both dealing with a lot in this book. It would be difficult, stressful, heartbreaking to suddenly have your wife not know she had married you, and for her to think she’s married to someone else. But they did handle it better than I was expecting. I loved how Greyson kept being there for her no matter what. And I loved how everyone was there for both Paisley and Greyson.
All the mentions to the Lord of the Rings went right over my head as I’ve never read those books, watched the movies or had any interest in doing so. But it’s not necessary for the story to know all that.
There was more physical affection/attraction described than I really enjoy even if it is between a married couple which lowered my rating.
October 16, 2026
I LOVED this book! First of all, how was this my first book by Morgan? What made me wait this long (besides a never ending growing stack of books on my tbr lol). Because I loved this book so much. It had everything I love about a romance woven into it's pages: A Second Chance, Faith, Small Town Vibes, LOTR references, and so much more. Greyson and Paisley captured my heart from the moment they appeared on the page with the cutest meet cute ever. The amnesia aspect of this novel only amplied the story for me, bringing in more layers that hooked me. This was the perfect amount of tenderness, swoon, and sizzling chemistry! Add in the sprinkle of faith and healing... and it's a chefs kiss.
June 6, 2026
Amnesia trope done very well! Review to come.
June 12, 2026
Loved this story! The storyline immediately grabbed me and I was 100% invested. I loved the dynamic between Paisley and Greyson. The lighter moments were completely adorable. This is definitely going to my comfort reads list!
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May 12, 2026I had the absolute honor of proofreading this soft, gentle story. Greyson and Paisley will have your heart by the time you’re done!
August 8, 2026
Guuuuuyyyyyssss😭 this book was so heartwarming! The definition of “in sickness and in health”. I absolutely loved seeing Greyson love Paisley unconditionally; there’s something even more meaningful about the love that was already established in marriage, and watching Grey show up for her even when life became hard and she couldn’t remember. I also loved the faith themes sprinkled throughout! Trusting God in the mysteries of our trials is such a hard lesson to learn❤️🩹
I’m also such a sucker for an MMC who is so unashamedly in love and that’s exactly what you get with Greyson🙌🏻🫶🏻 I kinda already want to re-read the sweetest moments of this story🥹
Now I’m caught up to speed and can read book 3 as an ARC!!! I’m so ready for Cal’s story!!!😍
Tropes/microtropes: Amnesia, married couple, bookish/librarian FMC, retired military/current mechanic MMC, best friend’s brother, yearning, LOTR fans, she helps with his nightmares, PTSD, he calls her “love”, faith
I’m also such a sucker for an MMC who is so unashamedly in love and that’s exactly what you get with Greyson🙌🏻🫶🏻 I kinda already want to re-read the sweetest moments of this story🥹
Now I’m caught up to speed and can read book 3 as an ARC!!! I’m so ready for Cal’s story!!!😍
Tropes/microtropes: Amnesia, married couple, bookish/librarian FMC, retired military/current mechanic MMC, best friend’s brother, yearning, LOTR fans, she helps with his nightmares, PTSD, he calls her “love”, faith
July 12, 2026
Reading In Every Chapter felt like receiving a big, warm hug right when I needed it. Morgan created characters that felt like friends & Greyson & Paisley definitely won out for me over Stephanie & Nash in Terms and Traditions 😍 Perhaps 'cause I found myself relating to Paisley on a deeper level...her love for Tolkien & Rosemary Sutcliff (especially Lantern Bearers 😭) just resonated hard with me as did her overall personality & the insecurities she struggles with. Her story brought me hope & courage as did her beautiful marriage with Greyson. Absolutely loved this 1, my dear Morgan 🖤 (stayed up 'til 3am to finish it & I haven't done that in a longgg time with a book)
June 1, 2026
Omgg this book had me feeling all the emotions I loved it dearly!!
Full review coming soon:)
Full review coming soon:)
July 2, 2026
A sweet, clean romance filled with patience, faith, and friendship!
This was a wonderfully sweet, clean romance featuring a touch of Christian faith. Greyson and Paisley have a beautiful love story that takes a dramatic turn when an accident leaves Paisley with amnesia, erasing the last seven years of her life—and all memory of her husband.
Greyson’s patience and sweetness throughout her recovery are incredibly heartwarming, and their shared love for The Lord of the Rings is absolutely adorable. I also really loved the dual timeline structure; the author brilliantly flashes back and forth between the past and present, adding so much depth to their relationship. Another major highlight was Paisley’s amazing group of girlfriends. I always love a story featuring fierce, loyal female friendships where everyone drops everything to support one another.
While the pacing felt a little slow at times and it didn’t quite give me the intense "romance tingles" I usually hope for, I still thoroughly enjoyed the story overall.
Thank you to the author for providing a digital copy of this book. This is my honest and voluntary review.
This was a wonderfully sweet, clean romance featuring a touch of Christian faith. Greyson and Paisley have a beautiful love story that takes a dramatic turn when an accident leaves Paisley with amnesia, erasing the last seven years of her life—and all memory of her husband.
Greyson’s patience and sweetness throughout her recovery are incredibly heartwarming, and their shared love for The Lord of the Rings is absolutely adorable. I also really loved the dual timeline structure; the author brilliantly flashes back and forth between the past and present, adding so much depth to their relationship. Another major highlight was Paisley’s amazing group of girlfriends. I always love a story featuring fierce, loyal female friendships where everyone drops everything to support one another.
While the pacing felt a little slow at times and it didn’t quite give me the intense "romance tingles" I usually hope for, I still thoroughly enjoyed the story overall.
Thank you to the author for providing a digital copy of this book. This is my honest and voluntary review.
June 2, 2026
What a delightful read! Everything about this book fits into the tropes and storylines that I like. Also, books with married couples (whether marriage of convenience or already married is definitely a new favorite. There were gentle reminders of God and His Faithfulness throughout the story that touched my heart, and there was one scene that made me tear up.
Paisley and Greyson were a dream couple. They completed each other in their marriage. Greyson was sweet and tender with Paisley. He did his best to be patient with her situation. But he also has his own struggles. PTSD from the Marines combined with current challenges and decisions added to his complexity. As a side note, I loved the family/ friendship dynamics of the two characters. Paisley was a character I for sure related to emotionally. Her thought process and emotions felt so personal and relatable.
Even though she had her fair share of trauma, her spirit remained sweet. I loved her wardrobe and the relationships she had with her friends.
Paisley and Greyson were a dream couple. They completed each other in their marriage. Greyson was sweet and tender with Paisley. He did his best to be patient with her situation. But he also has his own struggles. PTSD from the Marines combined with current challenges and decisions added to his complexity. As a side note, I loved the family/ friendship dynamics of the two characters. Paisley was a character I for sure related to emotionally. Her thought process and emotions felt so personal and relatable.
Even though she had her fair share of trauma, her spirit remained sweet. I loved her wardrobe and the relationships she had with her friends.
July 15, 2026
I wanted to like this one as much as Terms and Traditions but I just... didn't. The beginning seemed a little slower to me than I would have preferred and I didn't feel like I was really engaged in the book until after the halfway mark.
I also got angry when they told her her previous husband was dead and then dumped ALL her forgotten trauma on her. It seemed like maybe they could have tried to delicately tell her her husband was dead (since she was asking about him repeatedly) without telling her EVERYTHING. I dont know, I'm not a medical professional BUT my personal opinion.
Her friends were all introduced to her by the "tropes" their romances fell under which seemed unrealistic and annoying. It pulled me out of the book a little. I do plan to continue the series but the way that was brought up just rubbed me the wrong way.
I also got angry when they told her her previous husband was dead and then dumped ALL her forgotten trauma on her. It seemed like maybe they could have tried to delicately tell her her husband was dead (since she was asking about him repeatedly) without telling her EVERYTHING. I dont know, I'm not a medical professional BUT my personal opinion.
Her friends were all introduced to her by the "tropes" their romances fell under which seemed unrealistic and annoying. It pulled me out of the book a little. I do plan to continue the series but the way that was brought up just rubbed me the wrong way.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 16, 2026
I saw the cover a couple months ago and was immediately smitten, and then the premise sounded just as charming, so I squeezed in reading it before the end of my Kindle Unlimited subscription. It really is just as sweet as it looks.
The healing and progression of the relationship, of her rediscovering the good man she had married, felt natural, varying between sweet and swoony. The faith content was organic, integrated into the lives of the characters rather than tacked on or preachy; it felt real and lived out, and that was refreshing. The Lord of the Rings references — book references, moreover! — sprinkled throughout were fun. Bonus points: The four-year-old niece acted like an actual child! The golden retriever acted like an actual dog!
I plan to read the rest of the series the next time I pick up a month or two of KU.
The healing and progression of the relationship, of her rediscovering the good man she had married, felt natural, varying between sweet and swoony. The faith content was organic, integrated into the lives of the characters rather than tacked on or preachy; it felt real and lived out, and that was refreshing. The Lord of the Rings references — book references, moreover! — sprinkled throughout were fun. Bonus points: The four-year-old niece acted like an actual child! The golden retriever acted like an actual dog!
I plan to read the rest of the series the next time I pick up a month or two of KU.
June 19, 2026
Honestly, I love reading married or friend banter way more than "getting to know you" banter 🫢
This book had me laughing, crying, swooning, upset, ready to fight... like literally all the feelings were felt.
I loved reading Paisley & Grayson fall in love again, seeing them battle through their pasts together, & their army of friends & family loving them through it all.
📖: 1st person, dual POV
🤬: no foul language
🌶️: kisses only
⚠️: ptsd, abuse (past), amnesia, neglectful parenting (past), foster system (past)
This book had me laughing, crying, swooning, upset, ready to fight... like literally all the feelings were felt.
I loved reading Paisley & Grayson fall in love again, seeing them battle through their pasts together, & their army of friends & family loving them through it all.
📖: 1st person, dual POV
🤬: no foul language
🌶️: kisses only
⚠️: ptsd, abuse (past), amnesia, neglectful parenting (past), foster system (past)
September 13, 2026
3.5 rounded down. The timeline with all of the back and forth is a little confusing and I think could have been laid out better. She does write great warmth, but this book (as the second in the series) seems like the first, and feels like one of those star studded movies like “He’s Just Not That Into You”. The supporting characters got way too much time that I didn’t feel as involved in Greyson and Paisleys story. Also, spoiler, how do we go from her not even being okay with kissing him until more than 60% into the book, to her thinking she loves him at 76%?
Review of advance copy received from Author
Rating: 3.95
Review to come!
Review to come!
August 17, 2026
4.75 stars, but Goodreads doesn't allow more specific star ratings.
I loved this book! I had a feeling I would just based off of the overview 😁 it was just as good as it sounds!
*Spoiler Warning! If you don't want spoilers, don't read past the content warning!*
*Content Warning!*
Language - None!
Spice - None!
Violence - Nothing on-page, though it mentions war violence. Nothing graphic.
Other - Abusive relationship (off-page), substance abuse (off-page), PTSD, infertility. Be careful if any of these might be hard for you to read!
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I loved the characters and the romance. Paisley was relatable, at least to me, as she's such a huge bookworm. And Greyson was a whole forest of green flags! I loved how mature they both were, especially with the whole Keegan situation. They didn't argue or drag it out which I really appreciated. And when there were arguments, it made sense. I understand Paisley being upset that everyone is treating her like Glass, but I also understand Greyson hesitating to tell her about her past because he doesn't want to overwhelm her further.
I LOVE Paisley's friends! Juliet, Liz, and Stephanie are such amazing friends to her and they each have their own personalities that don't feel like they're just the same girl over and over. In fact, this book made me really want a story about Juliet and Myles, but I don't think that's been written. Maybe in the future!
The romance was so sweet! I love the way Greyson starts dating Paisley again, and I love how she slowly warms up to him and feels safe. You can tell they both really love each other, which you don't always get in romance books. Sometimes it can feel kind of one-sided, as if he loves her more than she loves him or the other way around.
I also appreciated that Paisley started getting her memories back, but slowly. It seemed more realistic that way than to just have all her memories come back in one dramatic moment.
And, as always, I love when authors thank their readers! Thank you, Morgan, for writing these adorable stories!
Overall, I loved this book and am looking forward to reading more from Morgan Taylor Giesbrecht!
I loved this book! I had a feeling I would just based off of the overview 😁 it was just as good as it sounds!
*Spoiler Warning! If you don't want spoilers, don't read past the content warning!*
*Content Warning!*
Language - None!
Spice - None!
Violence - Nothing on-page, though it mentions war violence. Nothing graphic.
Other - Abusive relationship (off-page), substance abuse (off-page), PTSD, infertility. Be careful if any of these might be hard for you to read!
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I loved the characters and the romance. Paisley was relatable, at least to me, as she's such a huge bookworm. And Greyson was a whole forest of green flags! I loved how mature they both were, especially with the whole Keegan situation. They didn't argue or drag it out which I really appreciated. And when there were arguments, it made sense. I understand Paisley being upset that everyone is treating her like Glass, but I also understand Greyson hesitating to tell her about her past because he doesn't want to overwhelm her further.
I LOVE Paisley's friends! Juliet, Liz, and Stephanie are such amazing friends to her and they each have their own personalities that don't feel like they're just the same girl over and over. In fact, this book made me really want a story about Juliet and Myles, but I don't think that's been written. Maybe in the future!
The romance was so sweet! I love the way Greyson starts dating Paisley again, and I love how she slowly warms up to him and feels safe. You can tell they both really love each other, which you don't always get in romance books. Sometimes it can feel kind of one-sided, as if he loves her more than she loves him or the other way around.
I also appreciated that Paisley started getting her memories back, but slowly. It seemed more realistic that way than to just have all her memories come back in one dramatic moment.
And, as always, I love when authors thank their readers! Thank you, Morgan, for writing these adorable stories!
Overall, I loved this book and am looking forward to reading more from Morgan Taylor Giesbrecht!
June 2, 2026
4 Stars.
📚The vibes:
- Amnesia
- Marriage in crisis
- PTSD rep
- Faith themes (light)
- Closed door (kisses only)
📚 My thoughts:
This book had a lot of things that I loved.
Marriage, memory loss, and starting over. There’s some heavy themes such as domestic abuse in a past relationship and PTSD. I appreciated how both of those plot lines were handled by the author.
📚 Seeing Greyson’s patience and love as Paisley was trying to re-figure out life was my favorite. Also- as someone who loves the Lord of the Rings films, I really liked all of the nods and winks to the films and the books. There are so many little references and mentions of it throughout the entire book, and I ate it up. I also loved Jerry, the town Maine Coon cat.
📚 There were a lot of side characters and relationships to keep up with. They blurred together in the background with the exception of Juliet who I loved. Also, Mama D deserves an honorable mention. Her scenes were few but powerful. 😭
📚 I would have loved more detail about Greyson coping with PTSD and his struggle with his losses. I also would have loved to see more moments occur on page. There were conversations/moments that passed by off page. (Ie “we talked about everything and nothing…”; “we chatted over breakfast”; or conversations about future dreams and the pros and cons all being off page.)
📚Overall, this was precious. I appreciate seeing more stories like this in the closed door universe, and I’ll definitely try more from this author.
Note / spice content: closed door (kisses only)
Release date: June 2, 2026.
Thank you so much to Morgan Taylor Giesbrecht for the gifted copy. I received this eARC from the author, and this honest review is voluntary.
📚The vibes:
- Amnesia
- Marriage in crisis
- PTSD rep
- Faith themes (light)
- Closed door (kisses only)
📚 My thoughts:
This book had a lot of things that I loved.
Marriage, memory loss, and starting over. There’s some heavy themes such as domestic abuse in a past relationship and PTSD. I appreciated how both of those plot lines were handled by the author.
📚 Seeing Greyson’s patience and love as Paisley was trying to re-figure out life was my favorite. Also- as someone who loves the Lord of the Rings films, I really liked all of the nods and winks to the films and the books. There are so many little references and mentions of it throughout the entire book, and I ate it up. I also loved Jerry, the town Maine Coon cat.
📚 There were a lot of side characters and relationships to keep up with. They blurred together in the background with the exception of Juliet who I loved. Also, Mama D deserves an honorable mention. Her scenes were few but powerful. 😭
📚 I would have loved more detail about Greyson coping with PTSD and his struggle with his losses. I also would have loved to see more moments occur on page. There were conversations/moments that passed by off page. (Ie “we talked about everything and nothing…”; “we chatted over breakfast”; or conversations about future dreams and the pros and cons all being off page.)
📚Overall, this was precious. I appreciate seeing more stories like this in the closed door universe, and I’ll definitely try more from this author.
Note / spice content: closed door (kisses only)
Release date: June 2, 2026.
Thank you so much to Morgan Taylor Giesbrecht for the gifted copy. I received this eARC from the author, and this honest review is voluntary.
June 28, 2026
Welp I think I officially need to accept that I'm a contemporary romance fan now because this is the fourth one in a row that I've thoroughly enjoyed. Excellent writing, vivid characters, and emotional character arcs made this one a slam dunk for me! Here's what readers will find inside:
❤️ Dual POV, first-person
❤️ Already-married, amnesia romance
❤️ Closed-door/kisses only occasional and tasteful suggestive comments (between married couples)
❤️ Bookish librarian FMC with trauma from a physically abusive previous marriage (also a former foster child)
❤️ Former-Marine turned mechanic MMC with PTSD
❤️ Strong female friendships
❤️ Small town
❤️ Pet Golden retriever
❤️ LOTR references galore
❤️ Faith content and themes of trusting God through every season
Paisley and Grey were absolutely precious together and I loved their journey together (both the first and second). I saw a lot of my own relationship with my husband in their story which made it extra special to read. I kept turning pages and felt invested very quickly because all the characters seemed so real and fully "lived in." As a fantasy author myself, I'm in awe of authors who can make such a gripping story without a quest element fusing the plot together. But I found lots to love in every chapter (see what I did there?)
PTSD in both characters was handled respectfully and the former-Marine aspect of Grey never felt over-emphasized in the way it feels some military love interests can be. Paisley and Grey's journey felt very authentic and it was beautiful, and sometimes painful, to read. The rest of the characters were all so fun I'm really eager to read the rest of the author's work!
❤️ Dual POV, first-person
❤️ Already-married, amnesia romance
❤️ Closed-door/kisses only occasional and tasteful suggestive comments (between married couples)
❤️ Bookish librarian FMC with trauma from a physically abusive previous marriage (also a former foster child)
❤️ Former-Marine turned mechanic MMC with PTSD
❤️ Strong female friendships
❤️ Small town
❤️ Pet Golden retriever
❤️ LOTR references galore
❤️ Faith content and themes of trusting God through every season
Paisley and Grey were absolutely precious together and I loved their journey together (both the first and second). I saw a lot of my own relationship with my husband in their story which made it extra special to read. I kept turning pages and felt invested very quickly because all the characters seemed so real and fully "lived in." As a fantasy author myself, I'm in awe of authors who can make such a gripping story without a quest element fusing the plot together. But I found lots to love in every chapter (see what I did there?)
PTSD in both characters was handled respectfully and the former-Marine aspect of Grey never felt over-emphasized in the way it feels some military love interests can be. Paisley and Grey's journey felt very authentic and it was beautiful, and sometimes painful, to read. The rest of the characters were all so fun I'm really eager to read the rest of the author's work!
June 26, 2026
I feel like this book was written for me. It’s about moving forward when life takes an unexpected turn. Even the dedication mentions being soft when life is hard. I especially loved how Greyson and Paisley’s love story was told through the language of books.
In Every Chapter is Book 2 in the Reluctant Romantics. This book is a Christian rom-com, but it doesn't pretend that life is easy or that every wound heals overnight. Instead, it's a reminder that even after heartbreak, disappointment, and unexpected detours, hope can still find its way in—and sometimes moving forward begins with taking just one more step.
Paisley is a librarian married to Greyson, a Marine veteran and mechanic. From their meet-cute to married life, you can’t help but cheer them on. Then the accident happens, and Paisley doesn’t remember Greyson. He still pursues her as she struggles to learn to trust and love again. I loved that the roots of their love were still there, and they moved forward on a new journey together.
As someone who works with Marines every day, I found it fun to see that Greyson still makes his bed as he did at boot camp. He was a hero in every way. He truly embodied the Marines’ core values of honor, courage, and commitment. He struggled with PTSD, and I appreciated how the story handled it with care and showed support in their relationship.
I absolutely love reading books with twin brothers. This is the third one I’ve read this year, and it’s one of my favorites. I loved how Cal knew that his brother needed him. Even their banter about having the same face was a good laugh.
As an e-book reader, I also agree with Paisley that hardcovers (and paperbacks for me) are considered trophies.
I received an ARC from the author and also borrowed the book through Kindle Unlimited. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Content warnings: amnesia, infertility/trying to conceive struggles, PTSD, and mentions of past abuse. These themes are handled off-page or through emotional aftermath rather than explicit depiction.
If you love Christian romances in a small town with found family and a slow burn, then you’ll love this book.
In Every Chapter is Book 2 in the Reluctant Romantics. This book is a Christian rom-com, but it doesn't pretend that life is easy or that every wound heals overnight. Instead, it's a reminder that even after heartbreak, disappointment, and unexpected detours, hope can still find its way in—and sometimes moving forward begins with taking just one more step.
Paisley is a librarian married to Greyson, a Marine veteran and mechanic. From their meet-cute to married life, you can’t help but cheer them on. Then the accident happens, and Paisley doesn’t remember Greyson. He still pursues her as she struggles to learn to trust and love again. I loved that the roots of their love were still there, and they moved forward on a new journey together.
As someone who works with Marines every day, I found it fun to see that Greyson still makes his bed as he did at boot camp. He was a hero in every way. He truly embodied the Marines’ core values of honor, courage, and commitment. He struggled with PTSD, and I appreciated how the story handled it with care and showed support in their relationship.
I absolutely love reading books with twin brothers. This is the third one I’ve read this year, and it’s one of my favorites. I loved how Cal knew that his brother needed him. Even their banter about having the same face was a good laugh.
As an e-book reader, I also agree with Paisley that hardcovers (and paperbacks for me) are considered trophies.
I received an ARC from the author and also borrowed the book through Kindle Unlimited. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Content warnings: amnesia, infertility/trying to conceive struggles, PTSD, and mentions of past abuse. These themes are handled off-page or through emotional aftermath rather than explicit depiction.
If you love Christian romances in a small town with found family and a slow burn, then you’ll love this book.
June 3, 2026
An amnesia romcom featuring an already married couple falling back in love. A Reluctant Romantics Book 2, after Terms and Traditions which came out last November. I have read a couple other amnesia romances and this one is my favorite. The others were good, but this one had so much love and devotion that I didn’t want to stop reading.
Paisley is the small town’s sweet librarian who also has a feisty side. When she falls and hits her head, she loses the memory of the last 7 years which includes all memories of her husband and their marriage.
Greyson is an ex-Marine and when he sees his wife falling but can’t help her, it only begins the heartache of having to woo his wife back into loving him.
Some favorite quotes:
"Books had long been my primary means of escape, and if that turned me into a nerd, well, that was a small price to pay compared to what I could have used to cope instead.”
“Who needed to fall off a ladder to lose your memories when Greyson Satterfield made me forget everything with a simple forehead kiss?”
“Worship in the mystery. Praise in the mystery. Trust in the mystery.”
“Two distinct smells married into one. Was that what marriage was? Two intertwined lives, two hearts, one journey.”
#arcread #releaseday #amnesiaromcom #christianfiction #cleanromcom
**I received an advanced copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Paisley is the small town’s sweet librarian who also has a feisty side. When she falls and hits her head, she loses the memory of the last 7 years which includes all memories of her husband and their marriage.
Greyson is an ex-Marine and when he sees his wife falling but can’t help her, it only begins the heartache of having to woo his wife back into loving him.
Some favorite quotes:
"Books had long been my primary means of escape, and if that turned me into a nerd, well, that was a small price to pay compared to what I could have used to cope instead.”
“Who needed to fall off a ladder to lose your memories when Greyson Satterfield made me forget everything with a simple forehead kiss?”
“Worship in the mystery. Praise in the mystery. Trust in the mystery.”
“Two distinct smells married into one. Was that what marriage was? Two intertwined lives, two hearts, one journey.”
#arcread #releaseday #amnesiaromcom #christianfiction #cleanromcom
**I received an advanced copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily.
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