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May 5, 2026
I’ll try my best to sum this up, even though this book left me with so many feelings 🥹
I loved that it was short but didn’t feel rushed at all. Everything was so well-paced, and nothing felt missing ✨
The plot was so good, I genuinely couldn’t put the book down 📖 I was an alpha reader and then an ARC reader, and this was my first time experiencing that. Getting to watch this story evolve into what it is now made it even more special 🫶 Thank you, Meg, for trusting me with it 🤍
The characters and their arcs were incredible!! You can truly see how much they grow from the beginning. Their personalities, their choices, who they are as people… everything evolves in the best possible way 🌱
I could list a million things I loved about this book, but honestly… there are no words that could fully do it justice 🥹
This is not an easy read ⚠️ It deals with a lot of sensitive themes—it’s heartbreaking, it’s raw, and it will absolutely wreck you… but in the best possible way 💔 And any book that can make me cry and heal me at the same time? That’s a book I will always recommend 🫶
And now, the hardest part... my least favorite thing… except I don’t really have one 😭
I could say I wanted it to be longer, but it was the perfect length ✨
I could say I wish the FMC had an easier life, that she wasn’t so lonely and didn’t have to go through so much growing up… but that’s her story 🥺 What she went through is exactly what made her arc, and her HEA, so powerful and meaningful 💫
So… no complaints. Just love for this book 🤍
And now… the characters 👀
Lilla… out of all the romance books I’ve read, no one deserves a HEA more than her 🥺🤍
Seriously!! think of every struggle a kid can go through: neglect, bullying, loneliness… she’s been through it all 💔 She starts off so broken, and watching her grow, heal, and become stronger felt so real and so powerful 🌱 Seeing her rise from the ashes of her past self? Total phoenix moment 🔥 I loved every second of it.
And Jace… Jace, Jace, Jace 😩 I’m usually not a second-chance romance girl, but WOW!! you earned that one. The way he puts in the work to make things right, the growth, the effort… and he’s still insanely swoony?? Yeah… I’m down bad 🫠
Hayley is the kind of best friend everyone wishes they had 🫶 and Hayden… I just love you, that’s it 🤍
This book didn’t just break me… it put me back together in a way I didn’t know I needed 💔✨
I loved that it was short but didn’t feel rushed at all. Everything was so well-paced, and nothing felt missing ✨
The plot was so good, I genuinely couldn’t put the book down 📖 I was an alpha reader and then an ARC reader, and this was my first time experiencing that. Getting to watch this story evolve into what it is now made it even more special 🫶 Thank you, Meg, for trusting me with it 🤍
The characters and their arcs were incredible!! You can truly see how much they grow from the beginning. Their personalities, their choices, who they are as people… everything evolves in the best possible way 🌱
I could list a million things I loved about this book, but honestly… there are no words that could fully do it justice 🥹
This is not an easy read ⚠️ It deals with a lot of sensitive themes—it’s heartbreaking, it’s raw, and it will absolutely wreck you… but in the best possible way 💔 And any book that can make me cry and heal me at the same time? That’s a book I will always recommend 🫶
And now, the hardest part... my least favorite thing… except I don’t really have one 😭
I could say I wanted it to be longer, but it was the perfect length ✨
I could say I wish the FMC had an easier life, that she wasn’t so lonely and didn’t have to go through so much growing up… but that’s her story 🥺 What she went through is exactly what made her arc, and her HEA, so powerful and meaningful 💫
So… no complaints. Just love for this book 🤍
And now… the characters 👀
Lilla… out of all the romance books I’ve read, no one deserves a HEA more than her 🥺🤍
Seriously!! think of every struggle a kid can go through: neglect, bullying, loneliness… she’s been through it all 💔 She starts off so broken, and watching her grow, heal, and become stronger felt so real and so powerful 🌱 Seeing her rise from the ashes of her past self? Total phoenix moment 🔥 I loved every second of it.
And Jace… Jace, Jace, Jace 😩 I’m usually not a second-chance romance girl, but WOW!! you earned that one. The way he puts in the work to make things right, the growth, the effort… and he’s still insanely swoony?? Yeah… I’m down bad 🫠
Hayley is the kind of best friend everyone wishes they had 🫶 and Hayden… I just love you, that’s it 🤍
This book didn’t just break me… it put me back together in a way I didn’t know I needed 💔✨
May 19, 2026
Firstly, I would like to thank the author for the opportunity to read and review this book before release day!
Add to your TBR if you love:
- second chance romance
- reformed bad boy turned good
- EMS x vet
- found family
- "it's always been you"
- yearning!!!!
This book handles some very dark themes, such as bullying, suicidal ideations, and PTSD, so please check trigger warnings. Your mental health matters!
I really, really enjoyed Lilla and Jace's story. We get a lot of their background, being that their story begins in high school. They are both troubled kids; Lilla comes from a family of absent parents whereas Jace's family is very supportive but he is just reckless and careless at this point in his life.
Jace has a girlfriend named Ava, and Lilla is the target of her bullying-even more so due to Jace being interested in Lilla. Things blow up and Jace is sent away to an all-boys school to get some act right in him and Lilla believes he just ghosted her. Luckily we get to see Jace and Lilla lead themselves back to each other, but you best believe Lilla is making Jace work for it.
This was a unique plot and has several tropes that I enjoy, plus the spice was SPICYYYY.
I do think there was something off about the pacing and possibly the writing style that I didn't really vibe with, but the story was great. I am looking forward to Hayley and Hayden's story!
Add to your TBR if you love:
- second chance romance
- reformed bad boy turned good
- EMS x vet
- found family
- "it's always been you"
- yearning!!!!
This book handles some very dark themes, such as bullying, suicidal ideations, and PTSD, so please check trigger warnings. Your mental health matters!
I really, really enjoyed Lilla and Jace's story. We get a lot of their background, being that their story begins in high school. They are both troubled kids; Lilla comes from a family of absent parents whereas Jace's family is very supportive but he is just reckless and careless at this point in his life.
Jace has a girlfriend named Ava, and Lilla is the target of her bullying-even more so due to Jace being interested in Lilla. Things blow up and Jace is sent away to an all-boys school to get some act right in him and Lilla believes he just ghosted her. Luckily we get to see Jace and Lilla lead themselves back to each other, but you best believe Lilla is making Jace work for it.
This was a unique plot and has several tropes that I enjoy, plus the spice was SPICYYYY.
I do think there was something off about the pacing and possibly the writing style that I didn't really vibe with, but the story was great. I am looking forward to Hayley and Hayden's story!
May 18, 2026
**ARC review**
I couldn’t put this book down. It left me with lots of feelings. It has heavy topics and feeling bad that the MFC had to go through so much. The ending had me wanting more. Hopefully we get that in the next book.
I couldn’t put this book down. It left me with lots of feelings. It has heavy topics and feeling bad that the MFC had to go through so much. The ending had me wanting more. Hopefully we get that in the next book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What worked for me:
• Dual POV
• Found family
• It’s always been you vibes
• A second-chance element
• Lots of yearning
This story tackles heavy mental health themes — including bullying, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts — and I do think those elements were handled with care and sensitivity.
Lilla grows up with absent parents: a mother who doesn’t want to be one and a father who is rarely home. Her only real support system is her best friend Haley, while she endures relentless bullying at school from Ava. Enter Jace — the new boy, loosely involved with Ava, yet clearly drawn to Lilla.
Where the story lost me a bit was in the early dynamic between Jace and Lilla. He’s connected to her bully but flirts with Lilla at parties, and while she doesn’t seem to appreciate his attention outwardly, she’s secretly pining for him. The tension felt a little confusing to me, and I struggled to fully buy into their connection at that stage.
After Jace intervenes during a particularly cruel setup at a party, he’s abruptly sent away to boarding school due to partying and DUI charges — though this shift felt more told than shown. His transformation there happens very quickly, and before long he’s decided to become an EMT. I wished we had more time to sit with that growth and see it unfold with greater depth.
Similarly, Lilla’s downward spiral after Jace leaves — turning to drugs and alcohol — moves quickly, and her recovery even more so. Because their relationship was still so new, it was hard for me to fully understand why his departure was the catalyst for such a dramatic change.
When Jace returns eight years later, the tension and longing between them is finally palpable, and I did enjoy seeing that “what could have been” energy come to life. Unfortunately, by that point, I personally felt a bit disconnected from the story.
Ava’s bullying plays a major role throughout, but I found myself wishing for more insight into her motivations. While she certainly faces consequences, her character felt somewhat one-dimensional.
Overall, the pacing felt disjointed to me, with several big developments happening quickly and multiple plot threads competing for focus. In the end, this one just wasn’t the right fit for me — but I can absolutely see readers who love angsty, emotional second-chance stories connecting with it.
The ending does nicely set up Hayden and Haley’s story, which I’m sure will excite readers continuing with the series.
Thank you to the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
• Dual POV
• Found family
• It’s always been you vibes
• A second-chance element
• Lots of yearning
This story tackles heavy mental health themes — including bullying, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts — and I do think those elements were handled with care and sensitivity.
Lilla grows up with absent parents: a mother who doesn’t want to be one and a father who is rarely home. Her only real support system is her best friend Haley, while she endures relentless bullying at school from Ava. Enter Jace — the new boy, loosely involved with Ava, yet clearly drawn to Lilla.
Where the story lost me a bit was in the early dynamic between Jace and Lilla. He’s connected to her bully but flirts with Lilla at parties, and while she doesn’t seem to appreciate his attention outwardly, she’s secretly pining for him. The tension felt a little confusing to me, and I struggled to fully buy into their connection at that stage.
After Jace intervenes during a particularly cruel setup at a party, he’s abruptly sent away to boarding school due to partying and DUI charges — though this shift felt more told than shown. His transformation there happens very quickly, and before long he’s decided to become an EMT. I wished we had more time to sit with that growth and see it unfold with greater depth.
Similarly, Lilla’s downward spiral after Jace leaves — turning to drugs and alcohol — moves quickly, and her recovery even more so. Because their relationship was still so new, it was hard for me to fully understand why his departure was the catalyst for such a dramatic change.
When Jace returns eight years later, the tension and longing between them is finally palpable, and I did enjoy seeing that “what could have been” energy come to life. Unfortunately, by that point, I personally felt a bit disconnected from the story.
Ava’s bullying plays a major role throughout, but I found myself wishing for more insight into her motivations. While she certainly faces consequences, her character felt somewhat one-dimensional.
Overall, the pacing felt disjointed to me, with several big developments happening quickly and multiple plot threads competing for focus. In the end, this one just wasn’t the right fit for me — but I can absolutely see readers who love angsty, emotional second-chance stories connecting with it.
The ending does nicely set up Hayden and Haley’s story, which I’m sure will excite readers continuing with the series.
Thank you to the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
End of Never is a deeply moving, thought-provoking book about the power and importance of love and friendship.
The characters were especially great! Lilla won my heart from page 1 and really moved me. Her past, in particular, broke my heart. And the relationship and tension between the two MCs was soooo touching!!! How amazing the MMC was and how he gave Lilla security and time was just beautiful. The two of them are simply soulmates and complement each other perfectly! The side characters were great too, and the found family was fantastic!!!
I really liked the story and the plot, and they surprised me as well. The medical vibe and all the animals are really great, and as soon as they appear in a book, I’m totally hooked! There were also many truly beautiful scenes and quotes that will definitely stick in my memory! The spice was also very good and plentiful.
I really liked the writing style; it was very good, easy to understand and engaging. I got into the book very easily, could follow the story perfectly, and was thoroughly entertained. Sometimes it felt a bit too fast-paced to me, or the transition from deep talk to flirty banter was a bit too quick. Other than that, I literally devoured the book and finished it in two days. I just couldn’t put it down.
A wonderful book that really moved me, and one I would definitely recommend to everyone. Please be aware of the trigger warnings before reading, as it deals with some difficult topics.
An emotional and captivating story about love, friendship and healing with unforgettable characters and a beautiful soulmate romance. The engaging writing style, surprising plot, medical setting and lovable animals made the book impossible to put down, while the emotional scenes and strong found-family dynamic left a lasting impression. Despite occasionally feeling a bit fast-paced, it was a deeply moving read that I would highly recommend!
The characters were especially great! Lilla won my heart from page 1 and really moved me. Her past, in particular, broke my heart. And the relationship and tension between the two MCs was soooo touching!!! How amazing the MMC was and how he gave Lilla security and time was just beautiful. The two of them are simply soulmates and complement each other perfectly! The side characters were great too, and the found family was fantastic!!!
I really liked the story and the plot, and they surprised me as well. The medical vibe and all the animals are really great, and as soon as they appear in a book, I’m totally hooked! There were also many truly beautiful scenes and quotes that will definitely stick in my memory! The spice was also very good and plentiful.
I really liked the writing style; it was very good, easy to understand and engaging. I got into the book very easily, could follow the story perfectly, and was thoroughly entertained. Sometimes it felt a bit too fast-paced to me, or the transition from deep talk to flirty banter was a bit too quick. Other than that, I literally devoured the book and finished it in two days. I just couldn’t put it down.
A wonderful book that really moved me, and one I would definitely recommend to everyone. Please be aware of the trigger warnings before reading, as it deals with some difficult topics.
An emotional and captivating story about love, friendship and healing with unforgettable characters and a beautiful soulmate romance. The engaging writing style, surprising plot, medical setting and lovable animals made the book impossible to put down, while the emotional scenes and strong found-family dynamic left a lasting impression. Despite occasionally feeling a bit fast-paced, it was a deeply moving read that I would highly recommend!
April 28, 2026
🍂🌉Alpha/Beta/ARC Review🌉🍂
Thank you Meg Earnest for the absolute honor of Alpha/Beta/ARC reading and for turning into such a beautiful friend 🫶
Jace and Lilla, even Haley and Hayden are absolutely etched into the walls of my heart! This is such a beautiful story of finding yourself, friendship and knowing when to ask for help!
The way that Meg writes Lillas journey and everything that she goes through to feel love and find herself and her passion in life is so full of longing that you feel as though you are right next to Lilla. The fact that Meg has some how pulled you into the pages of the book while Lilla answers the question she has been looking for the answer to her whole life, who is Lilla Lane?
This is a second chance love story for the ages! With each turn of the page these characters embed themselves deeper and deeper into your soul. The way that Lilla and Jace reconnect and Jace trying to find the right way to let Lilla know what happened and why, how it was for the best because when he knew her all those years ago their lust for one another would have just been a fast tumultuous burn of ultimate self sacrificing and destruction. When really they are meant for an ever burning flame that will burn through anything/everything that stands in their way, because ultimately they are a single flame that could burn the world down together.
YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!
Tropes:
🍂Second Chance
🌉It’s Always been you
🍂Bad Boy turned good
🌉Good Girl turned bad to good
🍂Self Discovery
🌉Kick Butt Best friend(s)
🍂He Falls First
🌉EMT MMC
🍂Veterinarian FMC
🌉Found Family
🍂Emotional Scars
Thank you Meg Earnest for the absolute honor of Alpha/Beta/ARC reading and for turning into such a beautiful friend 🫶
Jace and Lilla, even Haley and Hayden are absolutely etched into the walls of my heart! This is such a beautiful story of finding yourself, friendship and knowing when to ask for help!
The way that Meg writes Lillas journey and everything that she goes through to feel love and find herself and her passion in life is so full of longing that you feel as though you are right next to Lilla. The fact that Meg has some how pulled you into the pages of the book while Lilla answers the question she has been looking for the answer to her whole life, who is Lilla Lane?
This is a second chance love story for the ages! With each turn of the page these characters embed themselves deeper and deeper into your soul. The way that Lilla and Jace reconnect and Jace trying to find the right way to let Lilla know what happened and why, how it was for the best because when he knew her all those years ago their lust for one another would have just been a fast tumultuous burn of ultimate self sacrificing and destruction. When really they are meant for an ever burning flame that will burn through anything/everything that stands in their way, because ultimately they are a single flame that could burn the world down together.
YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!
Tropes:
🍂Second Chance
🌉It’s Always been you
🍂Bad Boy turned good
🌉Good Girl turned bad to good
🍂Self Discovery
🌉Kick Butt Best friend(s)
🍂He Falls First
🌉EMT MMC
🍂Veterinarian FMC
🌉Found Family
🍂Emotional Scars
Review of advance copy received from Author
First, I really want to thank Meg Earnest for having me along for this journey with End Of Never. From being a beta reader to now an arc reader, I had a lot of fun seeing this story come to life.
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My Thoughts:
This is not my first book by Meg that I have read so you can guarantee that I had some expectations going into this one. Thankfully, my expectations were met all the way through. I’m not going to spoil anything that happens in this story but what I will say is that Meg does really well at making such relatable stories and relatable characters.
If I could sum up this story I would say that it’s about two broken people that find comfort and healing in one another. Lilla and Jace were such amazing characters that grew as time went on. Seeing their growth made me so happy and I always enjoy it when an author makes characters that resonate with their audience. While being a beta reader with some other amazing readers, I think it’s safe to say that Lilla truly rises from the ashes. Jace also shows such amazing growth and works really hard to make things work between him and lilla. He doesn’t give up and does everything he can to make things better for lilla and for them as a couple. Also their friends Hayley and Hayden were just perfect supportive besties!
There are some darker themes in this story so be prepared for a story that will touch your heart and maybe even make you cry a little bit. Whatever happens when you pick up this story, just know that things do get better and that healing comes when you least expect it!
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My Thoughts:
This is not my first book by Meg that I have read so you can guarantee that I had some expectations going into this one. Thankfully, my expectations were met all the way through. I’m not going to spoil anything that happens in this story but what I will say is that Meg does really well at making such relatable stories and relatable characters.
If I could sum up this story I would say that it’s about two broken people that find comfort and healing in one another. Lilla and Jace were such amazing characters that grew as time went on. Seeing their growth made me so happy and I always enjoy it when an author makes characters that resonate with their audience. While being a beta reader with some other amazing readers, I think it’s safe to say that Lilla truly rises from the ashes. Jace also shows such amazing growth and works really hard to make things work between him and lilla. He doesn’t give up and does everything he can to make things better for lilla and for them as a couple. Also their friends Hayley and Hayden were just perfect supportive besties!
There are some darker themes in this story so be prepared for a story that will touch your heart and maybe even make you cry a little bit. Whatever happens when you pick up this story, just know that things do get better and that healing comes when you least expect it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
End of Never by Meg Earnest was such an emotional ride and I loved every second of it. Thank you for the ARC — this story completely pulled me in from the very beginning. If you love found family, slow burn romance, emotional scars, forced proximity, second chances, and redemption arcs, I highly recommend this book.
One of the most emotional parts for me was how one night Jace comforted Lila when she felt completely alone, promised he would always be there for her… and then disappeared. After years of struggling with addiction and trying to survive on her own, she unexpectedly runs into him again 8 years later, and all those feelings come rushing back.
The bridge scene especially stuck with me because of the constant reminder of him telling her “don’t jump.” That moment carried so much emotion and pain throughout the story and honestly broke my heart every time it was mentioned.
Lila and Jace both felt so raw and real. Lila’s loneliness and need to feel loved hurt to read at times, while Jace’s growth and redemption arc made me love his character even more. Their relationship was messy, emotional, healing, and comforting all at once, and I was completely invested in them the entire time.
And those little snippets at the end teasing the next book?? I already know I’m going to need it immediately because I can tell it’s going to emotionally ruin me in the best way 😭📚
One of the most emotional parts for me was how one night Jace comforted Lila when she felt completely alone, promised he would always be there for her… and then disappeared. After years of struggling with addiction and trying to survive on her own, she unexpectedly runs into him again 8 years later, and all those feelings come rushing back.
The bridge scene especially stuck with me because of the constant reminder of him telling her “don’t jump.” That moment carried so much emotion and pain throughout the story and honestly broke my heart every time it was mentioned.
Lila and Jace both felt so raw and real. Lila’s loneliness and need to feel loved hurt to read at times, while Jace’s growth and redemption arc made me love his character even more. Their relationship was messy, emotional, healing, and comforting all at once, and I was completely invested in them the entire time.
And those little snippets at the end teasing the next book?? I already know I’m going to need it immediately because I can tell it’s going to emotionally ruin me in the best way 😭📚
Review of advance copy received from Author
What an emotional ride!
This book was everything that I look for in a contemporary romance. It has relatable themes throughout that I know will resonate with so many people - the feeling of never being enough, the fight to find yourself and do things for you and ONLY you, the unconditional love of a best friend, and ultimately, healing yourself enough to allow others back in for the ultimate HEA.
Lilla's character was complex, the growth that we as the reader watch her go through was beautiful. Her development throughout just went from strength to strength and I found myself really routing for her to reach a place where she no longer had doubts or worries. She really deserved her ultimate love story.
Jace was an absolute dreamboat, the bad influence-turned-mister romantic had me swooning and blushing! His determination to win back the love of his life and prove his worth was nothing less than adorable.
The side characters also have a special place in my heart, Hayden and Haley brought fun, as well as a few home truths for their best friends.
Honestly an amazing read from start to finish - Well done Meg!
This book was everything that I look for in a contemporary romance. It has relatable themes throughout that I know will resonate with so many people - the feeling of never being enough, the fight to find yourself and do things for you and ONLY you, the unconditional love of a best friend, and ultimately, healing yourself enough to allow others back in for the ultimate HEA.
Lilla's character was complex, the growth that we as the reader watch her go through was beautiful. Her development throughout just went from strength to strength and I found myself really routing for her to reach a place where she no longer had doubts or worries. She really deserved her ultimate love story.
Jace was an absolute dreamboat, the bad influence-turned-mister romantic had me swooning and blushing! His determination to win back the love of his life and prove his worth was nothing less than adorable.
The side characters also have a special place in my heart, Hayden and Haley brought fun, as well as a few home truths for their best friends.
Honestly an amazing read from start to finish - Well done Meg!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had the absolute honor and privilege of reading this beautifully written story about love, loss, grief, and friendship! Thank you Meg for allowing me to be a part of this story
This story is one that will live rent free in your head and heart. Meg has a way of writing and making you feel you are there with the characters. I could feel what they felt, what they were going through.
I loved reading about Lilla’s journey to finding herself and finding love! And does she find it! Oh man our guy Jace. When you read you will know! He is the ultimate sexy fireman we all daydream about 🥵
I also loved how relatable their relationship is. It was not your typical romance they fall in love and live happily ever after nope! They have to endure hurt and find their way back to each other!
And then we meet Haley and Hayden and the ending is just so well done and leaves you wanting more! Especially more from Haley and Hayden. And that is all I will say lol!
This truly is such an amazing story and I hope everyone reads and get to experience this masterpiece
This story is one that will live rent free in your head and heart. Meg has a way of writing and making you feel you are there with the characters. I could feel what they felt, what they were going through.
I loved reading about Lilla’s journey to finding herself and finding love! And does she find it! Oh man our guy Jace. When you read you will know! He is the ultimate sexy fireman we all daydream about 🥵
I also loved how relatable their relationship is. It was not your typical romance they fall in love and live happily ever after nope! They have to endure hurt and find their way back to each other!
And then we meet Haley and Hayden and the ending is just so well done and leaves you wanting more! Especially more from Haley and Hayden. And that is all I will say lol!
This truly is such an amazing story and I hope everyone reads and get to experience this masterpiece
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
End of Never by Meg Earnest was an emotional and unforgettable read that completely pulled me in from beginning to end.
This book delivers so much more than romance. It is a story about pain, healing, redemption, and learning how to let yourself be loved after life has broken you down. The emotional depth in this story was incredible, and I felt connected to the characters immediately.
Jace Evans was everything I love in a damaged hero. Protective, loyal, and deeply flawed, he made my heart ache in the best way. The second chance romance between him and the FMC was beautifully written, especially with the slow burn tension and emotional history between them. Every interaction felt meaningful.
Meg Earnest also handled heavy topics like addiction, PTSD, grief, and trauma with care and realism. The hurt and comfort moments were some of my favorite parts of the book, and the found family elements added so much warmth to an otherwise heartbreaking story.
Please read the trigger warnings before starting because this book explores several difficult topics.
This book delivers so much more than romance. It is a story about pain, healing, redemption, and learning how to let yourself be loved after life has broken you down. The emotional depth in this story was incredible, and I felt connected to the characters immediately.
Jace Evans was everything I love in a damaged hero. Protective, loyal, and deeply flawed, he made my heart ache in the best way. The second chance romance between him and the FMC was beautifully written, especially with the slow burn tension and emotional history between them. Every interaction felt meaningful.
Meg Earnest also handled heavy topics like addiction, PTSD, grief, and trauma with care and realism. The hurt and comfort moments were some of my favorite parts of the book, and the found family elements added so much warmth to an otherwise heartbreaking story.
Please read the trigger warnings before starting because this book explores several difficult topics.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had the pleasure of beta-reading this with Meg, and I couldn't have asked for a better first experience in the beta reader world! Meg writes stories that are romantic and spicy... but they will rip your heart out of your chest, drown it in your tears, and then oh so gingerly stitch you back up. Seriously, I don't know how she does it! I spent the first half of this book gasping in shock, considering adopting all the children who need good parents, and trying to get my rage under control so I could finish the rest of it.
Our FMC Lilla is a badass bi*ch when she comes out the other side of her childhood. And our MMC, Jace, has some serious explaining to do... although his absence was 100% justified. Both of these characters had to grow up way too fast, but they survived, and now they're about to run into each other again. They've done all the hard work of healing their own traumas - can they now heal what they'd started together years ago?
I don't think I need to say more! This is one of those books that will live with you long after you finish it!
Our FMC Lilla is a badass bi*ch when she comes out the other side of her childhood. And our MMC, Jace, has some serious explaining to do... although his absence was 100% justified. Both of these characters had to grow up way too fast, but they survived, and now they're about to run into each other again. They've done all the hard work of healing their own traumas - can they now heal what they'd started together years ago?
I don't think I need to say more! This is one of those books that will live with you long after you finish it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
First and foremost thank you to Megan Earnest for the ARC
I had so many emotions reading this, some I could relate to🫶🏻
I truly LOVED this story it begins in high school and through adulthood/career life
Lilla is the FMC and she’s always having to “figure it out” whether it’s her parents abandoning her or bullying at school. She’s a warrior and doesn’t really know or understand that until adulthood. She does have a bff Haley that is always there for her.
Jace the MMC has many flaws, but one thing he’s never forgotten is HER Lilla.
I like how she made him work for her trust and loyalty.
They are the people you aspire to be. Jace also has a great friendship with Hayden
Be in the lookout for the next book in the series with Haley & Hayden😉
Really don’t want to give much away just know this is a must read-
Releases May 28,2026
💗Found Family
💗Redemption Arc
💗Slow Burn
💗Second Chance
💗EMT/VET
💗He Falls First
💗Addiction/Mental Health
💗Forced Proximity
💗Hurt/Comfort
💗Emotional Scars
💗Reformed Bad Boy
I had so many emotions reading this, some I could relate to🫶🏻
I truly LOVED this story it begins in high school and through adulthood/career life
Lilla is the FMC and she’s always having to “figure it out” whether it’s her parents abandoning her or bullying at school. She’s a warrior and doesn’t really know or understand that until adulthood. She does have a bff Haley that is always there for her.
Jace the MMC has many flaws, but one thing he’s never forgotten is HER Lilla.
I like how she made him work for her trust and loyalty.
They are the people you aspire to be. Jace also has a great friendship with Hayden
Be in the lookout for the next book in the series with Haley & Hayden😉
Really don’t want to give much away just know this is a must read-
Releases May 28,2026
💗Found Family
💗Redemption Arc
💗Slow Burn
💗Second Chance
💗EMT/VET
💗He Falls First
💗Addiction/Mental Health
💗Forced Proximity
💗Hurt/Comfort
💗Emotional Scars
💗Reformed Bad Boy
Review of advance copy received from Author
ready for the emotional rollercoaster of your life?
•end of never🕰️- meg earnest•
i swear meg is absolutely BRUTAL!!! these poor characters😭
i was 4% in, 4 PERCENT!!!!! and already i was in my damn feels near sobbing?!?! i’m sorry, meg, girl, WHAT?!😭 WHY?!?!
now y’know i crave the pain right, i love a good cry and i absolutely love me some broken characters..
BUT, my heart!!! they didn’t catch a break. i’ve never known anything like it🤯 (well i have, real life sucks) the emotions you feel whilst reading this- my heart was POUNDING. my eyes were constantly trying to fight back the tears.
i’m sure many readers will be able to relate to at least one situation within this novel and meg writes them beautifully despite them being painful.
this book touches on so many potential triggering topics, so please be sure to read them before going in for your own safety🫶🏼
looking for an emotional read? then look no further bcus damnnnn!!!!😩😩😩
the spice be nice though😏
•end of never🕰️- meg earnest•
i swear meg is absolutely BRUTAL!!! these poor characters😭
i was 4% in, 4 PERCENT!!!!! and already i was in my damn feels near sobbing?!?! i’m sorry, meg, girl, WHAT?!😭 WHY?!?!
now y’know i crave the pain right, i love a good cry and i absolutely love me some broken characters..
BUT, my heart!!! they didn’t catch a break. i’ve never known anything like it🤯 (well i have, real life sucks) the emotions you feel whilst reading this- my heart was POUNDING. my eyes were constantly trying to fight back the tears.
i’m sure many readers will be able to relate to at least one situation within this novel and meg writes them beautifully despite them being painful.
this book touches on so many potential triggering topics, so please be sure to read them before going in for your own safety🫶🏼
looking for an emotional read? then look no further bcus damnnnn!!!!😩😩😩
the spice be nice though😏
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC REVIEW—
⭐️3.5
Damn. That was a wild ride. I freakin loved Jace and Lilla. Jace was damn near perfect and I love a reformed bad boy who is obsessed with his girl. And Lilla was a strong FMC whose parents are quite possibly the worst fictional parents I’ve ever read about. Also I LOVED. Hayden’s dad. 🥹 I wish we had more moments with him!
While I really enjoyed the story, and I am looking forward to Hayden and Hailey’s book there were just a couple missteps for me. Some things needed explaining and more back story. I think it has the potential to be a heavy hitter romance book if there was was about 100 pages(I knoooow) added in the middle to just build up the story a tiiiiiiny bit more. BUUUUT I still devoured it and really looking forward to book two.
Thank you to the author for this ARC for an honest review.
⭐️3.5
Damn. That was a wild ride. I freakin loved Jace and Lilla. Jace was damn near perfect and I love a reformed bad boy who is obsessed with his girl. And Lilla was a strong FMC whose parents are quite possibly the worst fictional parents I’ve ever read about. Also I LOVED. Hayden’s dad. 🥹 I wish we had more moments with him!
While I really enjoyed the story, and I am looking forward to Hayden and Hailey’s book there were just a couple missteps for me. Some things needed explaining and more back story. I think it has the potential to be a heavy hitter romance book if there was was about 100 pages(I knoooow) added in the middle to just build up the story a tiiiiiiny bit more. BUUUUT I still devoured it and really looking forward to book two.
Thank you to the author for this ARC for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved every single second of this book. Let me tell you it was definitely a roller coaster ride full of many many emotions. The struggles that Lila had to endure literally break your heart. You feel all of her emotions deep within your bones. You just want to scream for her.
You literally fall in love with Jace. Can I say swoon! I loved his protectiveness for others and his desire to help as many people as he could. The struggles he had to endure as well really pulled at your heartstrings.
The love you feel between these two is so strong. The writing was absolutely on point and the author really brought you into the story almost like the characters themselves. I can’t wait to see where the next book takes us.
Wonderful job Meg! So proud of you!
You literally fall in love with Jace. Can I say swoon! I loved his protectiveness for others and his desire to help as many people as he could. The struggles he had to endure as well really pulled at your heartstrings.
The love you feel between these two is so strong. The writing was absolutely on point and the author really brought you into the story almost like the characters themselves. I can’t wait to see where the next book takes us.
Wonderful job Meg! So proud of you!
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC REVIEW
This debut was such a good time, the writing style will take you there effortlessly, the story had a wholesome feel, where both MCs dealt with trauma , and battled addiction .
When young Jace was pulled over for his second DUI in 6 months, his dad finally sent him to a rehab camp, where he stayed for years. And even after his release he choose to stay away from his town .
Fast forward, Now Lilla has her very own Vet clinic, still in her town trying to make a life for herself away from her toxic family.
Till Jace is back in town, as the new paramedic in the firehouse, and helps his friend care for his sick father.
The yearning, and graveling was so healing in this story, I forgave him an he didn't even leave me ! LOL 🫠
Lila’s childhood and teenage years were peppered with bullying and it was done to perfection, I was ready to throw hands at that bish Ava so baaaad !!!
Lilla was still nursing a broken heart, thinking Jace left her after she thought they were sharing something special.
Their feelings are so strong and you can't help but root for them to get their HEA.
The past caught up to them, and I was so happy when justice was served. Take that Ava 😈
Thank you Meg for trusting me with your baby, and for providing this ARC.
This debut was such a good time, the writing style will take you there effortlessly, the story had a wholesome feel, where both MCs dealt with trauma , and battled addiction .
When young Jace was pulled over for his second DUI in 6 months, his dad finally sent him to a rehab camp, where he stayed for years. And even after his release he choose to stay away from his town .
Fast forward, Now Lilla has her very own Vet clinic, still in her town trying to make a life for herself away from her toxic family.
Till Jace is back in town, as the new paramedic in the firehouse, and helps his friend care for his sick father.
The yearning, and graveling was so healing in this story, I forgave him an he didn't even leave me ! LOL 🫠
Lila’s childhood and teenage years were peppered with bullying and it was done to perfection, I was ready to throw hands at that bish Ava so baaaad !!!
Lilla was still nursing a broken heart, thinking Jace left her after she thought they were sharing something special.
Their feelings are so strong and you can't help but root for them to get their HEA.
The past caught up to them, and I was so happy when justice was served. Take that Ava 😈
Thank you Meg for trusting me with your baby, and for providing this ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Girlies gather around and listen to my tale.. the tale of my people and my people being the characters in this beautifully devastating emotional roller coaster of a book!! Meg is hands down one of my go to authors & easily became a if she writes it I must have it type of author for me!! Jace will forever hold a place in my heart because wdym he’s a reformed tatted bad booiiii who literally would burn the world down to make sure his woman was happy!! Eeeeee I’m squealing like a seal! Anyways thanks you want an infinity star read? I strongly suggest you run and put it on your preorder!! 🩷🤭
Meg my bb I love you w my whole heart! Ugh you’re perfection kk byeeeeee 🫣
Meg my bb I love you w my whole heart! Ugh you’re perfection kk byeeeeee 🫣
Review of advance copy received from Author
Contemporary Romance • First Responders • Heavy Themes • Second Chance
A second chance romance story that will have you feeling all the things!!
Jace and Lilla have been through the wringer and you are cheering them on the whole way through. Also, the loyal, stand by your side through thick and thin friendship in this book was beautiful!
A story of hope and coming out of the darkest of darkness stronger than before!
This book releases May 28th! I was honored to receive and read this ARC!
(there are some very dark heavy themes and events as well as open door spice so be sure to read the trigger warnings 🫶🏼)
A second chance romance story that will have you feeling all the things!!
Jace and Lilla have been through the wringer and you are cheering them on the whole way through. Also, the loyal, stand by your side through thick and thin friendship in this book was beautiful!
A story of hope and coming out of the darkest of darkness stronger than before!
This book releases May 28th! I was honored to receive and read this ARC!
(there are some very dark heavy themes and events as well as open door spice so be sure to read the trigger warnings 🫶🏼)
Review of advance copy received from Author
Ok this one, to be honest, was hard to get through the first 15ish chapters. They had a lot of back story and flash backs needed for character building, I get it. Now enter chapter 16, from there on I was so invested. Lilla and Jace poor babies. They find each other, lose each other, grow, live, find themselves, then find each other again. It was cute, sad, infuriating (her parents, IYKYK), beautiful, tragic, then beautiful again. I am looking forward to Hayden’s book. Im worried about our firefighter. Solid 4 🌟!
spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️ .5 at some points. Tame for the most part, which isnt always a bad thing when the story is gripping.
Meg thank you! P.S send me a message when book 2 is available 😉🤭
spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️ .5 at some points. Tame for the most part, which isnt always a bad thing when the story is gripping.
Meg thank you! P.S send me a message when book 2 is available 😉🤭
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you Meg for this ARC!
This story of Lil and Jace is amazing!
The emotional rollercoaster this had on me from their story and even Haley and Hayden... Meg did a great job with this one! It's not a big read but it wasn't rushed and you had all the important back history to make you feel the story with the characters! It has just enough angst and spice with all the good feels 🥰
It is a bit of a heavy read, make sure you check the triggers.
I recommend this book 💯
I can't wait to see what's in store next.... For Haley and Hayden
This story of Lil and Jace is amazing!
The emotional rollercoaster this had on me from their story and even Haley and Hayden... Meg did a great job with this one! It's not a big read but it wasn't rushed and you had all the important back history to make you feel the story with the characters! It has just enough angst and spice with all the good feels 🥰
It is a bit of a heavy read, make sure you check the triggers.
I recommend this book 💯
I can't wait to see what's in store next.... For Haley and Hayden
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had the pleasure of beta reading this book and mannn did I love it. The way I fell in love with both Lilla and Jace 😭😭 no one deserved a HEA more than them. I love the emotional growth journey both characters went on throughout the book. If you love a second chance romance, then this book is definitely for you! Full review coming soon!
Thank you so much to Meg for letting me beta read this amazing book!
Thank you so much to Meg for letting me beta read this amazing book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was lucky enough to read an ARC and I loved this short read! The gritty emotion all the way through took me on the journey with the characters and I thought the story was well written and fast paced. There are so many emotions at play in this book and the author does them justice without weighing the reader down. Definitely eagerly awaiting the next one.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I’d like to thank the author for the advanced copy of this book. Be prepared to have tissues in some parts of this book. This story touches on subjects not many authors do and second chance romance is amazing to read. I love how the characters faced certain issues then rose to the top to be better versions of themselves and find each other again.
Review of advance copy received from Author
“Fanfuckingtastic!”
Meg did it again. She had me rolling over in my own emotions simply based on her character build-up! I was hooked from the beginning. Jace, um.. yes please! 🔥🤤
I cannot wait for book 2!
Thank you Meg for having me in your circle and sending me an advanced copy. 💗
Meg did it again. She had me rolling over in my own emotions simply based on her character build-up! I was hooked from the beginning. Jace, um.. yes please! 🔥🤤
I cannot wait for book 2!
Thank you Meg for having me in your circle and sending me an advanced copy. 💗
Did Not Finish
May 24, 2026DNF at 47%. Had a hard time connecting to the MCs. The timeline was odd in the first half as there were two time jumps and inconsistent labeling of the chapters. There was a lack of depth to the storyline and characters. Wanted to like the FMC but did not. Dialogue felt forced.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5⭐️
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 ⭐
Thank you so much to the author for the opportunity to read this heartfelt story. I was bawling my eyes on those last chapters. It was so good!
Thank you so much to the author for the opportunity to read this heartfelt story. I was bawling my eyes on those last chapters. It was so good!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This one was heavy. It hit on some hard topics. Topics that can weigh you down even just reading about them.
Meg did a good job of touching on these topics and yet not having them over take. They were essential parts of the story that you definitely had to sit in and with. You had to feel things and really look at what was going on. It was also something that shined a light on the way out.
Love will heal all. Not always romantic love. Sometimes you’ve gotta count on that ride or die friend to keep you in the light. Then find that romantic love.
I loved this one. Neither of these characters were perfect. It wasn’t the good girl and the bad boy. Both were shades of grey on a spectrum of shades.
Lilla has been through some really serious stuff. She’s had to be tough and build herself up. Figure it out as she goes. She’s had some help in the form of a best friend. However it’s been a really rough go and help doesn’t always look like help.
Jace has a good home life but is still out chasing that elusive high. He can’t figure out what he needs to do to keep it but he’s willing to do just about anything.
These two come together…are forced apart and come back together. It was interesting to watch them fight. With each other and for each other. To see them come to terms with the family they were building. To see them love each other and bare all the ugly in order to find the beauty.
This series has started out so good. I’m interested to see where Hayden and Haley’s story goes.
Meg did a good job of touching on these topics and yet not having them over take. They were essential parts of the story that you definitely had to sit in and with. You had to feel things and really look at what was going on. It was also something that shined a light on the way out.
Love will heal all. Not always romantic love. Sometimes you’ve gotta count on that ride or die friend to keep you in the light. Then find that romantic love.
I loved this one. Neither of these characters were perfect. It wasn’t the good girl and the bad boy. Both were shades of grey on a spectrum of shades.
Lilla has been through some really serious stuff. She’s had to be tough and build herself up. Figure it out as she goes. She’s had some help in the form of a best friend. However it’s been a really rough go and help doesn’t always look like help.
Jace has a good home life but is still out chasing that elusive high. He can’t figure out what he needs to do to keep it but he’s willing to do just about anything.
These two come together…are forced apart and come back together. It was interesting to watch them fight. With each other and for each other. To see them come to terms with the family they were building. To see them love each other and bare all the ugly in order to find the beauty.
This series has started out so good. I’m interested to see where Hayden and Haley’s story goes.
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