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All The Ways to Miss You
Previously published as Ten Thousand Points of Light by Warren, Michelle (AUTHOR).
She’s desperate to forget her tragic past.
He’s navigating an uncertain future.
Between her scars and his secrets, they find love in the present.
Five years ago, an unthinkable tragedy wiped Cait London’s memory clean, forcing her to move and quietly rebuild her life in Chicago. Now, all that remains are her scars and an unexplainable, hollow ache in her soul.
Evan Wade is a complication she didn’t plan for. He’s the charming and too-handsome-for-his-own-good landlord who threatens to tear down her protective walls. Evan tries to keep his distance, but he’s helplessly drawn to the storm of sadness behind her eyes. Somehow, it mirrors his own.
Unable to keep their charged interactions in check, they agree to spend one hot night together. Except being together becomes more than sex; it changes everything.
As their relationship blooms, Cait’s past begins to unravel, bleeding into her present. But no matter how hard Cait tries to move on, and no matter how hard Evan fights for her, neither can outrun the tragic truth that may destroy the safety and love they’ve found in each other’s arms.The Love Leads You Back contemporary romance series follows the Grayson and Wade families. Each couple's story blends intensely protective heroes with strong-willed heroines. Their journeys are angsty, emotional and heart-wrenching as they fight their way to an epic HEA.
Book Tropes featured in All the Ways to Miss
Neighbors to Lovers
Grumpy x Sunshine
One Night Stand
He Yearns x He Falls First
Angsty & Emotional, Epic Romance
Spicy and Open Door
Traumatic Backstory
Amnesia x Mental Health Rep
She’s desperate to forget her tragic past.
He’s navigating an uncertain future.
Between her scars and his secrets, they find love in the present.
Five years ago, an unthinkable tragedy wiped Cait London’s memory clean, forcing her to move and quietly rebuild her life in Chicago. Now, all that remains are her scars and an unexplainable, hollow ache in her soul.
Evan Wade is a complication she didn’t plan for. He’s the charming and too-handsome-for-his-own-good landlord who threatens to tear down her protective walls. Evan tries to keep his distance, but he’s helplessly drawn to the storm of sadness behind her eyes. Somehow, it mirrors his own.
Unable to keep their charged interactions in check, they agree to spend one hot night together. Except being together becomes more than sex; it changes everything.
As their relationship blooms, Cait’s past begins to unravel, bleeding into her present. But no matter how hard Cait tries to move on, and no matter how hard Evan fights for her, neither can outrun the tragic truth that may destroy the safety and love they’ve found in each other’s arms.The Love Leads You Back contemporary romance series follows the Grayson and Wade families. Each couple's story blends intensely protective heroes with strong-willed heroines. Their journeys are angsty, emotional and heart-wrenching as they fight their way to an epic HEA.
Book Tropes featured in All the Ways to Miss
Neighbors to Lovers
Grumpy x Sunshine
One Night Stand
He Yearns x He Falls First
Angsty & Emotional, Epic Romance
Spicy and Open Door
Traumatic Backstory
Amnesia x Mental Health Rep
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402 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 24, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 Stars!
All The Ways to Miss You pulled at my heartstrings. I loved how unpredictable the story was and how the turn of events in the later parts surprised me in such a heartbreaking but beautiful way.
There are two parts to Cait London's life: the before and the after. Before the incident, she had been living under her strict parents' expectations. She was expected to be an achiever, follow their plans, and live the life they envisioned for her. But Cait had always wanted to carve out a different path for herself.
After the incident, Cait's condition left her unable to remember her past which made her navigate a completely different life in Chicago, working in the career she chose for herself and trying to make sense of this new version of her world. There she met Evan Wade, her landlord, whose flirty remarks leave her feeling more confused about her heart than she'd like to admit.
I loved the emotional and melancholic tone of this book and how it remained a mystery throughout the story. What happened to Cait was tragic, and I found it especially relevant to issues we're seeing these days. I also loved that the story didn't only focus on romance but also touched on personal struggles such as mental health and panic attacks, which shouldn't be taken lightly.
This was such a heartwarming and well-written story. The plot was unique and not something we usually get from most romance books these days. I loved the sincerity between the characters, especially Evan. I can honestly say that I loved his POV. I could truly feel how much he loved Cait!
Rebel Warren is a new-to-me author, and I absolutely loved her writing style. This book is definitely worth the read if you fancy emotional and heartfelt love stories! ❤️
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own.
All The Ways to Miss You pulled at my heartstrings. I loved how unpredictable the story was and how the turn of events in the later parts surprised me in such a heartbreaking but beautiful way.
There are two parts to Cait London's life: the before and the after. Before the incident, she had been living under her strict parents' expectations. She was expected to be an achiever, follow their plans, and live the life they envisioned for her. But Cait had always wanted to carve out a different path for herself.
After the incident, Cait's condition left her unable to remember her past which made her navigate a completely different life in Chicago, working in the career she chose for herself and trying to make sense of this new version of her world. There she met Evan Wade, her landlord, whose flirty remarks leave her feeling more confused about her heart than she'd like to admit.
I loved the emotional and melancholic tone of this book and how it remained a mystery throughout the story. What happened to Cait was tragic, and I found it especially relevant to issues we're seeing these days. I also loved that the story didn't only focus on romance but also touched on personal struggles such as mental health and panic attacks, which shouldn't be taken lightly.
This was such a heartwarming and well-written story. The plot was unique and not something we usually get from most romance books these days. I loved the sincerity between the characters, especially Evan. I can honestly say that I loved his POV. I could truly feel how much he loved Cait!
Rebel Warren is a new-to-me author, and I absolutely loved her writing style. This book is definitely worth the read if you fancy emotional and heartfelt love stories! ❤️
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own.
September 29, 2026
One gleaming thought supersedes every other. I loved this man dearly, completely, and endlessly.
All The Ways to Miss You started off with a quirky and fun tone, but it definitely took a huge turn very quickly (which caught me off-guard but in a good way!) and ended up becoming a really emotional and touching story about love and loss. Cait and Evan are literal soulmates 🥹
It's kind of romantic, I guess, and it’s become our spot. The truth is, I'd love any place I'm with her.
This is the first time I've actually read a book with the “amnesia” trope, and while it's usually not my favourite trope in shows, I think Rebel Warren handled it really nicely in this book!
“The truth is, Cait, I do want you. Very badly.”
I'm not sure how to sum up the romance, so I'll just pull a quote from another character in the book so you can get an idea. As Linden puts it, “It seemed so effortless.” Their love for each other seemed so natural, like they were simply meant to fit together. They challenged each other to be better, with Cait making Evan more motivated while Evan taught Cait to let loose. They brought out the best in each other, and it was just beautiful to see.
If I made myself larger than life, maybe I won't feel so tiny inside.
While romance was a large focus, I also thought that the emotional journey we went on with Cait and her struggles with her identity and sense of self were explored very well, and I really felt for her. While nowhere near the same level, I sometimes struggle with not really having a full sense of identity as well, so seeing parts of myself in her really resonated with me. Additionally, both her and Evan's trauma were also handled delicately. What they went through was awful, and it's a very important issue to bring attention to. I also loved the author's note at the end. It felt like a meaningful representation of such an important issue through a story that was told beautifully.
All of a sudden, I'm a girl who wants to sparkle instead of fade away.
I also also loved all the side characters! Aggie, Ozzy, Lou, Linden… and basically every other character bahaha. Except maybe
“I can't work like this, you lovesick, dumb-shit, crooked-dick, no-good, cactus-ass, classless sack of nut juice. You don't deserve a best friend like me. You deserve no friends.”
The before and after timeline was also done very well! Each new chapter from ‘before’ brought in so much new context to the story and really made me interpret some of the ‘after’ scenes differently. (SpongeBob! 🥺) I couldn't put the book down once I got to these chapters because it was revelation after revelation.
“Cheers to the youth. It's wasted on the dumb.”
The only slight gripe I had with the book was that I hadn't really connected with the writing style. The first couple of chapters especially were a bit hard for me to get through. But once we reached about 80 pages in, I was completely sold on the story, so it didn't bother me that much in the end.
My bones buzz when I'm around her, and I mean they outright vibrate like a fucking tuning fork.
I'll end this review here since I feel like it's best to go into this book knowing as little as possible. This was an incredible read, and a little note… I love the epilogue haha. It was very cute. (Steph and Ada! 🥹) And I cannot wait for Linden and Viv's book!!
Thank you Happily Booked PR and Rebel Warren for providing this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
All the Ways to Miss You is a hard book to review because I truly don’t want to give anything away.
From the blurb, you know that Cait London’s life changed drastically 5 years ago to before and after amnesia.
The reader will journey with Cait as she is trying to navigate her life, her friends, and her career—as she is trying to remember who she once was while still keeping herself at a distance from those that she meets.
But there is something about her landlord Evan Wade that she is drawn to though Evan tries to push her away time and time again. But she just wants one night—to get him out of her system—but will one day be enough?
"I could learn to love this smart-ass mouth for their special bedroom skills alone."
I have to say that I loved their bantering—they really made me laugh—but more than that I loved their seamless connection and how drawn to each other they were. I loved Cait as a character because despite her insecurities and doubts, she does open up bit by bit to her small circle (secondary characters who I absolutely LOVED!) and though she doesn’t remember who she once was, the reader sits front row as she slowly remembers who she was before. And while a part of me figured out a piece of her past before we learn what happened, I have to say that everything that transpired still shocked and awed—my jaw dropped, I got goose bumps on my arms, and I most definitely cried. All the events that happened so real, so raw, and so very painful 🙁
EPIC in every single way… this is a beautiful story of a love so strong and so pure… a story of fate… a story of a loss so profound that it will gut you… but the love—that soulful forever love will repair you in all ways and your heart will feel such complete and utter joy. All the Ways to Miss You is romance at its finest. Readers looking for something unique and different—something outside of the box—that will touch your heart and soul completely should pick up this book right away. This is without a doubt a top fave of 2026!
“The truth is, Cait, I do want you. Very badly.”
My mouth parts. A moment ago I was ready to run from this apartment, but now his admission holds me prisoner.
His honest words twine through my insides, rooting me to his gaze, making it impossible to look away.
“So take me,” I whisper.
From the blurb, you know that Cait London’s life changed drastically 5 years ago to before and after amnesia.
The reader will journey with Cait as she is trying to navigate her life, her friends, and her career—as she is trying to remember who she once was while still keeping herself at a distance from those that she meets.
But there is something about her landlord Evan Wade that she is drawn to though Evan tries to push her away time and time again. But she just wants one night—to get him out of her system—but will one day be enough?
"I could learn to love this smart-ass mouth for their special bedroom skills alone."
I have to say that I loved their bantering—they really made me laugh—but more than that I loved their seamless connection and how drawn to each other they were. I loved Cait as a character because despite her insecurities and doubts, she does open up bit by bit to her small circle (secondary characters who I absolutely LOVED!) and though she doesn’t remember who she once was, the reader sits front row as she slowly remembers who she was before. And while a part of me figured out a piece of her past before we learn what happened, I have to say that everything that transpired still shocked and awed—my jaw dropped, I got goose bumps on my arms, and I most definitely cried. All the events that happened so real, so raw, and so very painful 🙁
EPIC in every single way… this is a beautiful story of a love so strong and so pure… a story of fate… a story of a loss so profound that it will gut you… but the love—that soulful forever love will repair you in all ways and your heart will feel such complete and utter joy. All the Ways to Miss You is romance at its finest. Readers looking for something unique and different—something outside of the box—that will touch your heart and soul completely should pick up this book right away. This is without a doubt a top fave of 2026!
“The truth is, Cait, I do want you. Very badly.”
My mouth parts. A moment ago I was ready to run from this apartment, but now his admission holds me prisoner.
His honest words twine through my insides, rooting me to his gaze, making it impossible to look away.
“So take me,” I whisper.
September 25, 2026
4.25🌟 | 1.5🌶️
The emotional tension sneaks up on you in this one, and suddenly you are completely invested.
I never felt like I knew where the story was going, and the way everything came together later was both heartbreaking and beautiful. The mix of romance, mystery, and emotional depth made this feel refreshingly different.
Cait’s journey of rebuilding her life and finding herself again really got to me, especially as she dealt with anxiety and panic attacks alongside everything else. Evan was such an easy hero to fall for. His patience, tenderness, and the depth of his feelings for Cait came through so well, and his POV added so much to their story. Their chemistry had plenty of playful moments, but there was also a deeper connection underneath it all.
The two-part structure worked so well for this story because every new piece of the past changed how I saw the present. I finished this feeling emotionally wrung out in the best way, but also very happy with where everything landed.
A lovely, emotional romance with plenty of chemistry, mystery, and heart.
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A sincere thank you to Rebel Warren and Happily Booked PR for the ARC! 🥰📚
I’m so grateful for the early read. As always, all thoughts and opinions are completely my own. ✨
The emotional tension sneaks up on you in this one, and suddenly you are completely invested.
I never felt like I knew where the story was going, and the way everything came together later was both heartbreaking and beautiful. The mix of romance, mystery, and emotional depth made this feel refreshingly different.
Cait’s journey of rebuilding her life and finding herself again really got to me, especially as she dealt with anxiety and panic attacks alongside everything else. Evan was such an easy hero to fall for. His patience, tenderness, and the depth of his feelings for Cait came through so well, and his POV added so much to their story. Their chemistry had plenty of playful moments, but there was also a deeper connection underneath it all.
The two-part structure worked so well for this story because every new piece of the past changed how I saw the present. I finished this feeling emotionally wrung out in the best way, but also very happy with where everything landed.
A lovely, emotional romance with plenty of chemistry, mystery, and heart.
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A sincere thank you to Rebel Warren and Happily Booked PR for the ARC! 🥰📚
I’m so grateful for the early read. As always, all thoughts and opinions are completely my own. ✨
October 20, 2026
Review of advanced reader copy
I won't lie, I could not get into the story at first. I thought we were stuck with a superficial and shallow FMC and I couldn't stand her and Aggie even less. I feel like we had such a great plot once the plot thickened and I started actually liking the book once we switched POVs.
After the first 30%, the story gets really good; we understand more of the characters backstories and dynamics. I just wished we would get some development from the start as this is a standalone or can be considered as which since it's got an epilogue, and I feel like we lost some precious time following the same weird patterns. I got so much secondhand embarrassment either from Cait's actions or I would cringe at Aggie, but I ended up loving their character's development and their friendship finally made sense.
In my opinion, Evan truly saved that book. I loved his POV, I loved his evolution and his backstory was well thought-out. There were no inconsistencies and the story had a full circle moment. I didn't feel like there were some key information missing or any plot holes.
I would recommend this book but I would advise to push through the first 30% because the rest of the book really is with it.
I won't lie, I could not get into the story at first. I thought we were stuck with a superficial and shallow FMC and I couldn't stand her and Aggie even less. I feel like we had such a great plot once the plot thickened and I started actually liking the book once we switched POVs.
After the first 30%, the story gets really good; we understand more of the characters backstories and dynamics. I just wished we would get some development from the start as this is a standalone or can be considered as which since it's got an epilogue, and I feel like we lost some precious time following the same weird patterns. I got so much secondhand embarrassment either from Cait's actions or I would cringe at Aggie, but I ended up loving their character's development and their friendship finally made sense.
In my opinion, Evan truly saved that book. I loved his POV, I loved his evolution and his backstory was well thought-out. There were no inconsistencies and the story had a full circle moment. I didn't feel like there were some key information missing or any plot holes.
I would recommend this book but I would advise to push through the first 30% because the rest of the book really is with it.
September 15, 2026
5 stars for me.
WOW,WOW,WOW,what a read,this is something I didn't expected.For me the plot was fresh,engaging and heartbreaking while sweet and spicy at the same time.
Cait London’s starting a new life,after a tragedy wiped all her memories,she have a clean state to live without her parents breathing down her neck.Evan Wade,her landlord who she's thinking flirting with her may be a distraction for one night,but nothing is so easy.Evan keeping a past that may be a deal breaker for Cait,will those two give it a shot?
Like I said WOW.This read was raw,emotional and so hopeful that I lost track of time,what is sleep time when you reading something special?Both characters were so likable,when I finally got to Evan past story,it was a heartbreak,and the love he carry with him all those years was just so freaking cute,I could not but love him,perfect book boyfriend.I don't want to spoil the story,but I am so glad to get and read early this book.Once paperback will be available I'm buying myself copy so I can have it in my collection and re-read when I like.
Don't wait,grab this book as soon as you can!!!
I would recommend this read for romance lovers.
Thank you Happily Booked PR for arc copy,my review is honest and my own.
WOW,WOW,WOW,what a read,this is something I didn't expected.For me the plot was fresh,engaging and heartbreaking while sweet and spicy at the same time.
Cait London’s starting a new life,after a tragedy wiped all her memories,she have a clean state to live without her parents breathing down her neck.Evan Wade,her landlord who she's thinking flirting with her may be a distraction for one night,but nothing is so easy.Evan keeping a past that may be a deal breaker for Cait,will those two give it a shot?
Like I said WOW.This read was raw,emotional and so hopeful that I lost track of time,what is sleep time when you reading something special?Both characters were so likable,when I finally got to Evan past story,it was a heartbreak,and the love he carry with him all those years was just so freaking cute,I could not but love him,perfect book boyfriend.I don't want to spoil the story,but I am so glad to get and read early this book.Once paperback will be available I'm buying myself copy so I can have it in my collection and re-read when I like.
Don't wait,grab this book as soon as you can!!!
I would recommend this read for romance lovers.
Thank you Happily Booked PR for arc copy,my review is honest and my own.
September 9, 2026
Oh my, this book broke my heart and stitched it back together again. It’s not often that I cry real tears, but this made me ugly cry! Cait and Evan’s love story was beautiful and tragic and if I didn’t know the HEA was coming, I don’t know if I could have brought myself to finish this without a break to heal. I also adored the side characters of Steph, Lindon and Aggie!
Read as an ARC, all views are voluntary and my own.
Read as an ARC, all views are voluntary and my own.
September 24, 2026
Spice: 1
Tropes:
neighbors to lovers
grumpy x sunshine
she has amnesia
second chance romance
he falls first
one night stand
Dual POV
Rebel! I knew this was going to be good. Rebel wrote it. I also knew it would be much different from her romcoms I've loved before but I didn't except the total gut punch that I received! This book was.... so emotional, beautiful, feelings destroyer, and yet also a HEA lol. I honestly didn't expect it to be as deep as it was and I loved every second.
Did you ever watch that movie with Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum... oh what was it called? The one where the girl gets amnesia and forgets the love of her life? That's what All the Ways to Miss You was, only for me I think this hit harder. From the moment we met Evan and Cait, and learned she had amnesia from some life-altering event, I knew Evan wasn't just some apartment manager. I knew he was a man who'd been Cait's everything in the before and she just didn't remember him. And what was so gut punching for me, is Evan hadn't told Cait who he really was - as he's trying to get her to fall in love with him a second time.
This book was split into 2 parts. The "after" and the "before". In the after, we get Cait's pov and how she's handling living a life where she only remembers the last 5 years. in the before, we get Evan's pov of how he and Cait originally fell in love and how her tragedy changed everything. Like my stomach was in KNOTS reading his POV and I just felt so destroyed for him, I cannot even imagine. But also... knowing the extents he went to to try to see her in their missing years was beautiful and hard at the same time. My chest still aches and yet I'm also happy by their ending too. Go read this.
Tropes:
neighbors to lovers
grumpy x sunshine
she has amnesia
second chance romance
he falls first
one night stand
Dual POV
Rebel! I knew this was going to be good. Rebel wrote it. I also knew it would be much different from her romcoms I've loved before but I didn't except the total gut punch that I received! This book was.... so emotional, beautiful, feelings destroyer, and yet also a HEA lol. I honestly didn't expect it to be as deep as it was and I loved every second.
Did you ever watch that movie with Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum... oh what was it called? The one where the girl gets amnesia and forgets the love of her life? That's what All the Ways to Miss You was, only for me I think this hit harder. From the moment we met Evan and Cait, and learned she had amnesia from some life-altering event, I knew Evan wasn't just some apartment manager. I knew he was a man who'd been Cait's everything in the before and she just didn't remember him. And what was so gut punching for me, is Evan hadn't told Cait who he really was - as he's trying to get her to fall in love with him a second time.
This book was split into 2 parts. The "after" and the "before". In the after, we get Cait's pov and how she's handling living a life where she only remembers the last 5 years. in the before, we get Evan's pov of how he and Cait originally fell in love and how her tragedy changed everything. Like my stomach was in KNOTS reading his POV and I just felt so destroyed for him, I cannot even imagine. But also... knowing the extents he went to to try to see her in their missing years was beautiful and hard at the same time. My chest still aches and yet I'm also happy by their ending too. Go read this.
September 24, 2026
This one pulled me right in and didn’t let go – exactly the kind of raw, heartfelt romance I look for when I want something that feels real, not just another predictable story.
Cait’s situation absolutely broke my heart. Five years on from the tragedy that stole every memory she had, she’s built this fragile, quiet life in Chicago just trying to get by, carrying scars she can’t explain and a hollow feeling she can’t shake. All she wants is to leave the past behind her… and then Evan turns up.
Her annoyingly charming, way-too-handsome landlord is the last thing she needs. He keeps his cards close and clearly has his own weight to carry, but there’s something about the sadness in Cait’s eyes that he just can’t walk away from. What starts as tense, charged moments quickly spills over into one night neither of them expected to mean anything – only it changes everything.
It’s the kind of angsty, all-consuming romance that makes your chest ache. Both of them are fighting their own demons, and just as they start to feel safe enough to lean on each other, Cait’s forgotten past starts creeping back in. You’ll be rooting for them every step of the way, even when it feels like the truth might tear apart everything they’ve built.
If you love neighbours-to-lovers with real emotional depth, grumpy-sunshine vibes, and that perfect mix of heat and heartbreak, this is for you. It’s open-door and spicy, but never at the cost of the story – and the way it handles memory loss and healing feels thoughtful and genuine.
Part of the Love Leads You Back series, it fits right in with those intensely protective heroes and stubborn, resilient heroines we love, all building towards that hard-won, perfect happy ending.
Cait’s situation absolutely broke my heart. Five years on from the tragedy that stole every memory she had, she’s built this fragile, quiet life in Chicago just trying to get by, carrying scars she can’t explain and a hollow feeling she can’t shake. All she wants is to leave the past behind her… and then Evan turns up.
Her annoyingly charming, way-too-handsome landlord is the last thing she needs. He keeps his cards close and clearly has his own weight to carry, but there’s something about the sadness in Cait’s eyes that he just can’t walk away from. What starts as tense, charged moments quickly spills over into one night neither of them expected to mean anything – only it changes everything.
It’s the kind of angsty, all-consuming romance that makes your chest ache. Both of them are fighting their own demons, and just as they start to feel safe enough to lean on each other, Cait’s forgotten past starts creeping back in. You’ll be rooting for them every step of the way, even when it feels like the truth might tear apart everything they’ve built.
If you love neighbours-to-lovers with real emotional depth, grumpy-sunshine vibes, and that perfect mix of heat and heartbreak, this is for you. It’s open-door and spicy, but never at the cost of the story – and the way it handles memory loss and healing feels thoughtful and genuine.
Part of the Love Leads You Back series, it fits right in with those intensely protective heroes and stubborn, resilient heroines we love, all building towards that hard-won, perfect happy ending.
September 26, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wow, wow, wow!
I was kindly given this ARC by author Rebel Warren a few weeks ago in exchange for nothing but an honest review and honestly, I LOVED this book. I’ve read a lot of romance novels in my time and I would put this book right up there with some of my favourites by Jill Mansell, Paige Toon etc.
The writing style is perfectly executed - the side characters funny and exciting on their own and the two main characters, likeable with enchanting dialogue. I purposefully didn’t read too much about the storyline before I got started so I was thrilled that it went somewhere I wasn’t expecting and that I was hooked from the first chapter. The word ‘adorkable’ will forever be gracing my vocabulary!
Cait has amnesia after a traumatic incident and the reader is kept in the dark about what that was - no spoilers here - which is a lovely touch to keep you invested throughout. She’s moved away from everything she can’t remember to start again and the infuriating Evan who lives in her new building starts to grow on her.
Rebel Warren has a brilliant voice for romance and her vision for the characters comes through the page - I am already desperate to read more about some of the side characters - especially Evan’s brother so I am beyond thrilled that another book is coming. When I like a new author - I tend to be a big fan and collect everything that they’ve ever written so despite having received this e-ARC you can bet that I’ve already ordered a proper copy to start off my newest Rebel Warren collection.
This book hits like a movie and if you love a contemporary romance, I beg you to please try this book.
And then message me so we can talk about it together!
Wow, wow, wow!
I was kindly given this ARC by author Rebel Warren a few weeks ago in exchange for nothing but an honest review and honestly, I LOVED this book. I’ve read a lot of romance novels in my time and I would put this book right up there with some of my favourites by Jill Mansell, Paige Toon etc.
The writing style is perfectly executed - the side characters funny and exciting on their own and the two main characters, likeable with enchanting dialogue. I purposefully didn’t read too much about the storyline before I got started so I was thrilled that it went somewhere I wasn’t expecting and that I was hooked from the first chapter. The word ‘adorkable’ will forever be gracing my vocabulary!
Cait has amnesia after a traumatic incident and the reader is kept in the dark about what that was - no spoilers here - which is a lovely touch to keep you invested throughout. She’s moved away from everything she can’t remember to start again and the infuriating Evan who lives in her new building starts to grow on her.
Rebel Warren has a brilliant voice for romance and her vision for the characters comes through the page - I am already desperate to read more about some of the side characters - especially Evan’s brother so I am beyond thrilled that another book is coming. When I like a new author - I tend to be a big fan and collect everything that they’ve ever written so despite having received this e-ARC you can bet that I’ve already ordered a proper copy to start off my newest Rebel Warren collection.
This book hits like a movie and if you love a contemporary romance, I beg you to please try this book.
And then message me so we can talk about it together!
October 11, 2026
Advanced Reader's Copy Review
The patience this man has for his women is above anything i've ever seen before. Can we also address the toll this whole situation had on our MMC. I mean, the things he went through while still dealing with his own emotions. Trying to figure everything out while trying to keep it together. Loving someone so much you would be willing to do anything for them.
I've never really loved a second chance romance, but at the same time i've never had a plot like this. Can we even consider this a second chance romance?
This book had me in an absolute chokehold. Knowing they were falling in love for a second time all over again, and the FMC not even knowing it all along.
I've never truly believed in fate, but this is beyond fate if it even exists. I absolutely adored every part of this book, but her family. Her family I couldn't stand for one damn second. They had me leave the book multiple times when they were in the story. It has rarely happened to me to stop a book for a character or characters, but her freaking mom. I could have committed murder (not literally, i'm not a big fan of violence), but you get the gist. I would of died if they didn't get their happy ever after.
Rebel Warren, the woman that you are.
The patience this man has for his women is above anything i've ever seen before. Can we also address the toll this whole situation had on our MMC. I mean, the things he went through while still dealing with his own emotions. Trying to figure everything out while trying to keep it together. Loving someone so much you would be willing to do anything for them.
I've never really loved a second chance romance, but at the same time i've never had a plot like this. Can we even consider this a second chance romance?
This book had me in an absolute chokehold. Knowing they were falling in love for a second time all over again, and the FMC not even knowing it all along.
I've never truly believed in fate, but this is beyond fate if it even exists. I absolutely adored every part of this book, but her family. Her family I couldn't stand for one damn second. They had me leave the book multiple times when they were in the story. It has rarely happened to me to stop a book for a character or characters, but her freaking mom. I could have committed murder (not literally, i'm not a big fan of violence), but you get the gist. I would of died if they didn't get their happy ever after.
Rebel Warren, the woman that you are.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 19, 2026
“𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒔𝒖𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏, 𝑰'𝒎 𝒂 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚.”
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
SPICE: 🌶️ 1/5
💔 REBEL WARREN. MA’AM. I HAVE A COMPLAINT.
WHO AUTHORIZED THIS LEVEL OF EMOTIONAL DAMAGE?!
Because I picked up All the Ways to Miss You thinking I’d enjoy a little romance, some banter, a handsome man making questionable decisions in the name of love…
AND INSTEAD?!
MY HEART WAS REMOVED, STEPPED ON, AND RETURNED TO ME WITH ABSOLUTELY NO INSTRUCTIONS FOR REASSEMBLY.
RUDE.
Now, here’s something you should know about me.
I AM NOT AN AMNESIA TROPE GIRLIE.
Generally speaking, the second someone loses their memory, I’m already preparing myself for seventeen convenient coincidences and a miraculous recovery triggered by a dramatic kiss in the rain.
BABES. THAT IS NOT HOW THE HUMAN BRAIN WORKS.
But Rebel Warren?
YOU SNEAKY LITTLE MENACE.
You actually made me CARE.
Four stars. One pepper. And a very unexpected appreciation for a trope I usually avoid.
Cait London has spent the last five years trying to rebuild a life she can barely remember losing.
An unimaginable tragedy stole her memories, leaving behind physical scars, emotional wounds, and an aching sense that something important is missing.
Can you imagine that?
Knowing something terrible happened to you but not having all the pieces needed to understand it?
Trying to figure out who you are when part of your history has seemingly vanished?
EXCUSE ME WHILE I STARE DRAMATICALLY OUT A WINDOW.
Cait’s journey was one of my favorite aspects of this story.
She’s guarded, understandably cautious, and determined to maintain some control over the life she’s managed to create.
But underneath that independence is a woman struggling with grief, fear, and the terrifying uncertainty surrounding her own identity.
And then…
ENTER EVAN WADE.
Her landlord.
Her ridiculously attractive, charming, entirely too observant landlord.
A man who apparently took one look at Cait’s emotional fortress and decided he was perfectly willing to wait outside until she opened the door.
SIR, ARE YOU ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS?!
Because Evan?
OH, THIS MAN.
He’s carrying his own pain, his own complicated history, and enough emotional baggage to require an additional checked suitcase.
But something about Cait draws him in.
And despite their best efforts to maintain some reasonable boundaries, the chemistry between them has other plans.
One night.
No complications.
No expectations.
OH, YOU BEAUTIFUL, DELUSIONAL LITTLE FOOLS.
Because apparently nobody in romance history has ever successfully survived the phrase “just one night” without developing a minimum of twelve inconvenient feelings.
And I loved their banter!
The teasing, the humor, those little moments of connection that make you smile at your Kindle like an absolute lunatic.
Their attraction was lovely, but what kept me invested was the emotional connection developing underneath it.
Evan doesn’t simply see Cait as a mysterious woman he wants to pursue.
He recognizes that she’s hurting.
And Cait begins discovering that allowing someone close doesn’t automatically mean surrendering her independence.
WE LOVE EMOTIONAL VULNERABILITY.
Disgusting.
Beautiful.
Highly inconvenient for my mascara.
But here’s where this book really surprised me.
THE AMNESIA WASN’T TREATED LIKE A CHEAP PLOT TRICK.
THANK YOU.
There wasn’t an expectation that Cait’s trauma could simply disappear because love entered her life.
Her struggle with memory, identity, and the possibility of never fully recovering everything she’d lost gave the story genuine emotional weight.
Because healing doesn’t necessarily mean returning to exactly who you were before something terrible happened.
Sometimes it means learning to build a future while accepting that parts of the past may remain uncertain.
And that distinction?
THAT GOT ME RIGHT IN THE FEELINGS.
There’s something heartbreaking about the idea that memories can disappear while emotions and connections remain difficult to explain.
That you can feel the absence of something without fully understanding what it is.
And watching Cait navigate those feelings while her past slowly begins revealing itself?
MY HEART WAS NOT EQUIPPED FOR THIS.
I also appreciated the way the story explored trauma beyond the romantic relationship.
The gun violence and its devastating consequences were difficult to read about, particularly because these are experiences that exist far beyond the pages of fiction.
I appreciated that Rebel Warren approached those themes with emotional seriousness rather than treating tragedy as nothing more than a convenient way to generate drama.
And the author’s note added another meaningful layer to that experience.
Because some stories deserve to make us think about the world outside our fictional little bubbles.
EVEN IF I WOULD HAVE APPRECIATED A WARNING BEFORE MY EMOTIONS WERE PUT THROUGH A WOOD CHIPPER.
Now, let’s discuss the supporting characters.
AGGIE. OZZY. LOU. LINDEN.
I LOVED the connections surrounding Cait and Evan.
The friendships, humor, loyalty, and little moments of warmth helped balance some of the heavier parts of the story.
And honestly, found family will get me every single time.
There’s something beautiful about people creating a safe place for one another when life has been anything but gentle.
As for certain family members?
I HAVE THOUGHTS.
STRONG ONES.
Cait deserved compassion, understanding, and the freedom to discover who she wanted to become.
And some of the behavior surrounding her had me wanting to climb into my Kindle and start distributing strongly worded consequences.
PLEASE FORM AN ORDERLY LINE. I HAVE COMPLAINTS TO FILE.
But the biggest strength of this book was how the emotional revelations changed my understanding of the story.
I suspected certain pieces of the mystery, but that didn’t stop the larger truth from hitting hard.
The grief.
The heartbreak.
The realization of just how much these characters had endured.
REBEL. I WAS ALREADY EMOTIONALLY FRAGILE. WAS THIS NECESSARY?!
Apparently yes.
And despite all the sadness, this wasn’t a story without hope.
Quite the opposite.
It reminded me that love doesn’t have to erase our past to have meaning in our future.
That loss can change us without taking away our ability to experience happiness again.
And that sometimes the most beautiful relationships aren’t about rescuing someone.
They’re about choosing to stand beside them while they find their own way forward.
FINAL VERDICT:
Four heartfelt stars and one pepper for an unexpectedly moving romance about love, loss, identity, and healing.
All the Ways to Miss You took a trope I generally avoid and gave me a story I genuinely enjoyed.
Cait’s journey was emotional and compelling, Evan was a wonderfully supportive romantic lead, and the revelations surrounding their pasts gave the story a depth I wasn’t expecting.
Rebel Warren, you’ve officially made an impression.
Did I cry?
OBVIOUSLY.
Did I question why I voluntarily subject myself to fictional heartbreak?
ALSO OBVIOUSLY.
Would I pick up another book from this author?
ABSOLUTELY.
Now, if someone could please hand me a tissue, a comforting beverage, and a fictional man who doesn’t come with a complimentary emotional crisis, that would be wonderful.
ACTUALLY, SCRATCH THAT LAST PART.
We both know I’d get bored.
APPARENTLY, I LIKE MY ROMANCE WITH A SIDE OF DEVASTATION. 💔📚❤️
Tropes: Amnesia • Neighbors to Lovers • He Falls First • Grumpy × Sunshine • One Night Stand • Protective MMC • Emotional Romance • Trauma & Healing • Mental Health Representation
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
SPICE: 🌶️ 1/5
💔 REBEL WARREN. MA’AM. I HAVE A COMPLAINT.
WHO AUTHORIZED THIS LEVEL OF EMOTIONAL DAMAGE?!
Because I picked up All the Ways to Miss You thinking I’d enjoy a little romance, some banter, a handsome man making questionable decisions in the name of love…
AND INSTEAD?!
MY HEART WAS REMOVED, STEPPED ON, AND RETURNED TO ME WITH ABSOLUTELY NO INSTRUCTIONS FOR REASSEMBLY.
RUDE.
Now, here’s something you should know about me.
I AM NOT AN AMNESIA TROPE GIRLIE.
Generally speaking, the second someone loses their memory, I’m already preparing myself for seventeen convenient coincidences and a miraculous recovery triggered by a dramatic kiss in the rain.
BABES. THAT IS NOT HOW THE HUMAN BRAIN WORKS.
But Rebel Warren?
YOU SNEAKY LITTLE MENACE.
You actually made me CARE.
Four stars. One pepper. And a very unexpected appreciation for a trope I usually avoid.
Cait London has spent the last five years trying to rebuild a life she can barely remember losing.
An unimaginable tragedy stole her memories, leaving behind physical scars, emotional wounds, and an aching sense that something important is missing.
Can you imagine that?
Knowing something terrible happened to you but not having all the pieces needed to understand it?
Trying to figure out who you are when part of your history has seemingly vanished?
EXCUSE ME WHILE I STARE DRAMATICALLY OUT A WINDOW.
Cait’s journey was one of my favorite aspects of this story.
She’s guarded, understandably cautious, and determined to maintain some control over the life she’s managed to create.
But underneath that independence is a woman struggling with grief, fear, and the terrifying uncertainty surrounding her own identity.
And then…
ENTER EVAN WADE.
Her landlord.
Her ridiculously attractive, charming, entirely too observant landlord.
A man who apparently took one look at Cait’s emotional fortress and decided he was perfectly willing to wait outside until she opened the door.
SIR, ARE YOU ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS?!
Because Evan?
OH, THIS MAN.
He’s carrying his own pain, his own complicated history, and enough emotional baggage to require an additional checked suitcase.
But something about Cait draws him in.
And despite their best efforts to maintain some reasonable boundaries, the chemistry between them has other plans.
One night.
No complications.
No expectations.
OH, YOU BEAUTIFUL, DELUSIONAL LITTLE FOOLS.
Because apparently nobody in romance history has ever successfully survived the phrase “just one night” without developing a minimum of twelve inconvenient feelings.
And I loved their banter!
The teasing, the humor, those little moments of connection that make you smile at your Kindle like an absolute lunatic.
Their attraction was lovely, but what kept me invested was the emotional connection developing underneath it.
Evan doesn’t simply see Cait as a mysterious woman he wants to pursue.
He recognizes that she’s hurting.
And Cait begins discovering that allowing someone close doesn’t automatically mean surrendering her independence.
WE LOVE EMOTIONAL VULNERABILITY.
Disgusting.
Beautiful.
Highly inconvenient for my mascara.
But here’s where this book really surprised me.
THE AMNESIA WASN’T TREATED LIKE A CHEAP PLOT TRICK.
THANK YOU.
There wasn’t an expectation that Cait’s trauma could simply disappear because love entered her life.
Her struggle with memory, identity, and the possibility of never fully recovering everything she’d lost gave the story genuine emotional weight.
Because healing doesn’t necessarily mean returning to exactly who you were before something terrible happened.
Sometimes it means learning to build a future while accepting that parts of the past may remain uncertain.
And that distinction?
THAT GOT ME RIGHT IN THE FEELINGS.
There’s something heartbreaking about the idea that memories can disappear while emotions and connections remain difficult to explain.
That you can feel the absence of something without fully understanding what it is.
And watching Cait navigate those feelings while her past slowly begins revealing itself?
MY HEART WAS NOT EQUIPPED FOR THIS.
I also appreciated the way the story explored trauma beyond the romantic relationship.
The gun violence and its devastating consequences were difficult to read about, particularly because these are experiences that exist far beyond the pages of fiction.
I appreciated that Rebel Warren approached those themes with emotional seriousness rather than treating tragedy as nothing more than a convenient way to generate drama.
And the author’s note added another meaningful layer to that experience.
Because some stories deserve to make us think about the world outside our fictional little bubbles.
EVEN IF I WOULD HAVE APPRECIATED A WARNING BEFORE MY EMOTIONS WERE PUT THROUGH A WOOD CHIPPER.
Now, let’s discuss the supporting characters.
AGGIE. OZZY. LOU. LINDEN.
I LOVED the connections surrounding Cait and Evan.
The friendships, humor, loyalty, and little moments of warmth helped balance some of the heavier parts of the story.
And honestly, found family will get me every single time.
There’s something beautiful about people creating a safe place for one another when life has been anything but gentle.
As for certain family members?
I HAVE THOUGHTS.
STRONG ONES.
Cait deserved compassion, understanding, and the freedom to discover who she wanted to become.
And some of the behavior surrounding her had me wanting to climb into my Kindle and start distributing strongly worded consequences.
PLEASE FORM AN ORDERLY LINE. I HAVE COMPLAINTS TO FILE.
But the biggest strength of this book was how the emotional revelations changed my understanding of the story.
I suspected certain pieces of the mystery, but that didn’t stop the larger truth from hitting hard.
The grief.
The heartbreak.
The realization of just how much these characters had endured.
REBEL. I WAS ALREADY EMOTIONALLY FRAGILE. WAS THIS NECESSARY?!
Apparently yes.
And despite all the sadness, this wasn’t a story without hope.
Quite the opposite.
It reminded me that love doesn’t have to erase our past to have meaning in our future.
That loss can change us without taking away our ability to experience happiness again.
And that sometimes the most beautiful relationships aren’t about rescuing someone.
They’re about choosing to stand beside them while they find their own way forward.
FINAL VERDICT:
Four heartfelt stars and one pepper for an unexpectedly moving romance about love, loss, identity, and healing.
All the Ways to Miss You took a trope I generally avoid and gave me a story I genuinely enjoyed.
Cait’s journey was emotional and compelling, Evan was a wonderfully supportive romantic lead, and the revelations surrounding their pasts gave the story a depth I wasn’t expecting.
Rebel Warren, you’ve officially made an impression.
Did I cry?
OBVIOUSLY.
Did I question why I voluntarily subject myself to fictional heartbreak?
ALSO OBVIOUSLY.
Would I pick up another book from this author?
ABSOLUTELY.
Now, if someone could please hand me a tissue, a comforting beverage, and a fictional man who doesn’t come with a complimentary emotional crisis, that would be wonderful.
ACTUALLY, SCRATCH THAT LAST PART.
We both know I’d get bored.
APPARENTLY, I LIKE MY ROMANCE WITH A SIDE OF DEVASTATION. 💔📚❤️
Tropes: Amnesia • Neighbors to Lovers • He Falls First • Grumpy × Sunshine • One Night Stand • Protective MMC • Emotional Romance • Trauma & Healing • Mental Health Representation
October 2, 2026
❤️🩹 When the Heart Remembers What the Mind Forgot ❤️
⭐ 4 Stars | 🌶️ 1 Chili Pepper
Some stories slowly pull you in until suddenly you're completely invested and wondering how everything could possibly fit together. All the Ways to Miss You did exactly that. ❤️🩹 This was such a unique mix of romance, mystery, heartbreak, and healing, and I loved never feeling completely certain about where Cait and Evan's story was taking me.
Cait London's life is divided into two parts: before and after.
Five years ago, a devastating tragedy took away Cait's memories of her past. All she has left are physical scars, anxiety, panic attacks, and this hollow feeling she can't quite explain. She's built an entirely new life for herself in Chicago, choosing a career she loves and slowly creating a small circle of people she trusts. But there's still a part of herself she can't understand because she doesn't remember the woman she used to be.
Then there's Evan Wade, her charming, ridiculously handsome landlord who seems determined to complicate everything. 😂❤️
I really enjoyed Cait and Evan's banter and chemistry. What begins as attraction and an agreement for one night quickly becomes something neither of them can keep quite as casual as intended. But underneath the flirting is this deeper connection between two people who both recognize something wounded in the other.
Cait's journey was one of my favorite parts. She's not simply trying to recover memories. She's figuring out who she wants to be now. Before the tragedy, she lived under the weight of her family's expectations. In the life she's built afterward, she finally has the opportunity to make choices for herself. Watching those two versions of Cait slowly come together made her story so much more than an amnesia plot.
And Evan. 🥹 There is SO much I want to say about this man that I absolutely cannot say without spoiling the experience.
His POV added an entirely different emotional layer to the story. The more I learned, the more earlier moments began taking on new meaning. His patience, tenderness, yearning, and the depth of his feelings for Cait came through so strongly, and there were moments when my heart genuinely hurt for him.
The structure of this book worked especially well for me. As pieces of the past are slowly revealed, everything you thought you understood about the present begins to shift. Every new piece of information changes how you see what came before, and there were revelations that genuinely caught me off guard.
I also appreciated the way anxiety, panic attacks, grief, and trauma were incorporated into Cait's story. The romance doesn't magically erase everything she's dealing with. There is still healing to do, and some of the heavier moments felt incredibly raw.
Thankfully, there is also plenty of banter, chemistry, and a wonderful group of secondary characters to give the story some lighter moments. I especially enjoyed Cait's little support system and how those relationships helped make the life she'd created in Chicago feel like her own.
All the Ways to Miss You was emotional, mysterious, heartbreaking, hopeful, and refreshingly different from many of the romances I've read lately. The second half gave me an entirely new understanding of the first, and by the time all the pieces finally came together, I was emotionally wrung out but incredibly satisfied with where Cait and Evan's journey landed.
Sometimes memories disappear.
Sometimes life gives you an entirely unexpected second beginning.
And sometimes the heart holds onto something even when the mind no longer knows why. ❤️🩹
Thank you to Rebel Warren and Happily Booked PR for the gifted advanced reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
⭐ 4 Stars | 🌶️ 1 Chili Pepper
Some stories slowly pull you in until suddenly you're completely invested and wondering how everything could possibly fit together. All the Ways to Miss You did exactly that. ❤️🩹 This was such a unique mix of romance, mystery, heartbreak, and healing, and I loved never feeling completely certain about where Cait and Evan's story was taking me.
Cait London's life is divided into two parts: before and after.
Five years ago, a devastating tragedy took away Cait's memories of her past. All she has left are physical scars, anxiety, panic attacks, and this hollow feeling she can't quite explain. She's built an entirely new life for herself in Chicago, choosing a career she loves and slowly creating a small circle of people she trusts. But there's still a part of herself she can't understand because she doesn't remember the woman she used to be.
Then there's Evan Wade, her charming, ridiculously handsome landlord who seems determined to complicate everything. 😂❤️
I really enjoyed Cait and Evan's banter and chemistry. What begins as attraction and an agreement for one night quickly becomes something neither of them can keep quite as casual as intended. But underneath the flirting is this deeper connection between two people who both recognize something wounded in the other.
Cait's journey was one of my favorite parts. She's not simply trying to recover memories. She's figuring out who she wants to be now. Before the tragedy, she lived under the weight of her family's expectations. In the life she's built afterward, she finally has the opportunity to make choices for herself. Watching those two versions of Cait slowly come together made her story so much more than an amnesia plot.
And Evan. 🥹 There is SO much I want to say about this man that I absolutely cannot say without spoiling the experience.
His POV added an entirely different emotional layer to the story. The more I learned, the more earlier moments began taking on new meaning. His patience, tenderness, yearning, and the depth of his feelings for Cait came through so strongly, and there were moments when my heart genuinely hurt for him.
The structure of this book worked especially well for me. As pieces of the past are slowly revealed, everything you thought you understood about the present begins to shift. Every new piece of information changes how you see what came before, and there were revelations that genuinely caught me off guard.
I also appreciated the way anxiety, panic attacks, grief, and trauma were incorporated into Cait's story. The romance doesn't magically erase everything she's dealing with. There is still healing to do, and some of the heavier moments felt incredibly raw.
Thankfully, there is also plenty of banter, chemistry, and a wonderful group of secondary characters to give the story some lighter moments. I especially enjoyed Cait's little support system and how those relationships helped make the life she'd created in Chicago feel like her own.
All the Ways to Miss You was emotional, mysterious, heartbreaking, hopeful, and refreshingly different from many of the romances I've read lately. The second half gave me an entirely new understanding of the first, and by the time all the pieces finally came together, I was emotionally wrung out but incredibly satisfied with where Cait and Evan's journey landed.
Sometimes memories disappear.
Sometimes life gives you an entirely unexpected second beginning.
And sometimes the heart holds onto something even when the mind no longer knows why. ❤️🩹
Thank you to Rebel Warren and Happily Booked PR for the gifted advanced reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 26, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️️⭐️/ ️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Being an author that elevates romcoms and brings humor and romance to her books in the perfect blend, my heart was not prepared for how deep All the Ways I Miss You would be. Book 1 in her Love Leads You Back series is an emotional journey that expands Rebel’s repertoire as an author and catapults her writing to the next level. I could not put this book down as I read about our MCs journeys. Readers are in for a story of heartache, healing, and epic romance between two people that find each other unexpectedly. Make sure to have the tissues ready, because you will cry while reading.
We meet Cait already experiencing a tragic accident that has erased every memory, leaving her learning about the world all over again. Understandably, she holds everyone at a distance, careful to not let people get so close to end up unknown again. I cannot even fathom what Cait is going through, but Rebel writes her so well, she is easy to resonate with and sympathize for. Even though she keeps people at a distance she yearns for connection and finding meaning again. Her journey is an amazing one to witness and she will be a character I don’t soon forget.
Evan is dealing with a different type of hurt and healing journey, yet sees something so special in Cait. Sharing a heated night together, he knows that one night will never be enough for him. But how can he prove to Cait he is here for her and willing to walk alongside her every step of her own journey. Evan is so thoughtful and charming, I don’t know how Cait resists him for so long. His journey is different from Cait’s, but just as heartbreaking and emotional as ever.
There is no way my review can convey just how good this book is. Rebel has created two characters that burrow deep inside of you and promise to fully captivate you. You will instantly fall in love with both our MCs and root for their happiness, especially with each other. I loved seeing this side of Rebel as an author and am very much looking forward to more of this series from her. A romance that may start by chance, but quickly realized these two need each other.
As always, review any author notes before reading.
What to Expect:
🌙Starting Over Romance
💜ONS Gone Wrong
🌙Neighbors to More
💜Love After Loss
🌙Devoted MMC
💜Perfectionist FMC
🌙Sad Girl x Broken Boy
💜Grumpy x Sunshine
🌙He Falls First
💜Amnesia
🌙Mental Health Rep
Being an author that elevates romcoms and brings humor and romance to her books in the perfect blend, my heart was not prepared for how deep All the Ways I Miss You would be. Book 1 in her Love Leads You Back series is an emotional journey that expands Rebel’s repertoire as an author and catapults her writing to the next level. I could not put this book down as I read about our MCs journeys. Readers are in for a story of heartache, healing, and epic romance between two people that find each other unexpectedly. Make sure to have the tissues ready, because you will cry while reading.
We meet Cait already experiencing a tragic accident that has erased every memory, leaving her learning about the world all over again. Understandably, she holds everyone at a distance, careful to not let people get so close to end up unknown again. I cannot even fathom what Cait is going through, but Rebel writes her so well, she is easy to resonate with and sympathize for. Even though she keeps people at a distance she yearns for connection and finding meaning again. Her journey is an amazing one to witness and she will be a character I don’t soon forget.
Evan is dealing with a different type of hurt and healing journey, yet sees something so special in Cait. Sharing a heated night together, he knows that one night will never be enough for him. But how can he prove to Cait he is here for her and willing to walk alongside her every step of her own journey. Evan is so thoughtful and charming, I don’t know how Cait resists him for so long. His journey is different from Cait’s, but just as heartbreaking and emotional as ever.
There is no way my review can convey just how good this book is. Rebel has created two characters that burrow deep inside of you and promise to fully captivate you. You will instantly fall in love with both our MCs and root for their happiness, especially with each other. I loved seeing this side of Rebel as an author and am very much looking forward to more of this series from her. A romance that may start by chance, but quickly realized these two need each other.
As always, review any author notes before reading.
What to Expect:
🌙Starting Over Romance
💜ONS Gone Wrong
🌙Neighbors to More
💜Love After Loss
🌙Devoted MMC
💜Perfectionist FMC
🌙Sad Girl x Broken Boy
💜Grumpy x Sunshine
🌙He Falls First
💜Amnesia
🌙Mental Health Rep
September 29, 2026
Review first appeared on Sarah’s Book Solace
I received this book for free from Happily Booked PR in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I’ll admit it, I mainly signed up for this ARC because of the cover, but I stayed for the fantastic, heartbreaking, epic romance story. ALL THE WAYS TO MISS YOU is a story of loss, healing, and redemption and it totally wrecked me.
After an unthinkable tragedy five years ago, Cait London is left with no memories of her past. She leaves Maryland and her stifling parents with their constant pressure to remember her past for a fresh start in Chicago. She is a hollow shell of the person she once was, but she wants to move on with her life. Enter Evan Wade, her attractive landlord and (truly terrible) handyman that she really can’t afford to date. What begins as a convenient one-night stand to get each other out of their systems soon devolves into something a lot more complicated.
What if I can never get myself together? What if I never remember before? What if I’m not good enough at my job? What if no one ever loves me? What if I’m this lonely forever?
UGH. This book literally ripped my heart out. I truly did not think I would enjoy it as much as I did and I certainly didn’t expect to love the main characters. For one, Evan was cocky, flirty, but giving off the worst mixed signals. Cait was obsessive, kept chasing after him when he rejected her. TWICE. And then there were moments where she had me questioning if today was her first day as a human.
But as the book progresses you begin to understand how deeply broken these two individuals, are and they grow on you.Like a flesh-eating bacteria. Just kidding. But it is painful sometimes — and their stories are painful and devastating so keep the tissues on hand. You will be sobbing by the end of it and then wake up the next day with swollen eyes.
Which is not fun when you work at a computer desk all day.
While this book was by no means perfect, it was certainly a perfect read for me. It had drama, passion, and plenty of character growth. For the most part, it was not a happy read, but it is a journey of healing that does THANKFULLY end in a HEA. If you enjoy an angsty, heartbreaking read where the main characters must overcome unthinkable tragedy for their happily-ever-after, please give ALL THE WAYS TO MISS YOU a shot. You will not be disappointed!
I received this book for free from Happily Booked PR in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I’ll admit it, I mainly signed up for this ARC because of the cover, but I stayed for the fantastic, heartbreaking, epic romance story. ALL THE WAYS TO MISS YOU is a story of loss, healing, and redemption and it totally wrecked me.
After an unthinkable tragedy five years ago, Cait London is left with no memories of her past. She leaves Maryland and her stifling parents with their constant pressure to remember her past for a fresh start in Chicago. She is a hollow shell of the person she once was, but she wants to move on with her life. Enter Evan Wade, her attractive landlord and (truly terrible) handyman that she really can’t afford to date. What begins as a convenient one-night stand to get each other out of their systems soon devolves into something a lot more complicated.
What if I can never get myself together? What if I never remember before? What if I’m not good enough at my job? What if no one ever loves me? What if I’m this lonely forever?
UGH. This book literally ripped my heart out. I truly did not think I would enjoy it as much as I did and I certainly didn’t expect to love the main characters. For one, Evan was cocky, flirty, but giving off the worst mixed signals. Cait was obsessive, kept chasing after him when he rejected her. TWICE. And then there were moments where she had me questioning if today was her first day as a human.
But as the book progresses you begin to understand how deeply broken these two individuals, are and they grow on you.
Which is not fun when you work at a computer desk all day.
While this book was by no means perfect, it was certainly a perfect read for me. It had drama, passion, and plenty of character growth. For the most part, it was not a happy read, but it is a journey of healing that does THANKFULLY end in a HEA. If you enjoy an angsty, heartbreaking read where the main characters must overcome unthinkable tragedy for their happily-ever-after, please give ALL THE WAYS TO MISS YOU a shot. You will not be disappointed!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This just my be my favorite book of the year. The story is beautiful, tragic, sad, and fun. It’s the whole package. There was nothing obvious about this book and the reader has no idea what is coming next. It felt like a true story, and the mental health representation was chefs kiss. The emotions run deep and raw. These two are my favorite couple.
The book is divided into two parts, the after and before. It starts out with her current life and living in Chicago. The reader understands that something horrible happened, but Rebel doesn’t get into the specifics of the tragedy until part two of the book – before. It is a mystery and boy what a plot twist.
Things I loved about part one, after. I loved that she left her parents (they were horrible) and was making it in Chicago without any help from them. She had a career, her own place, and a bestie that she could count on. I loved the flirty way between her and Evan. The way her and Evan would take midnight runs and had a connection. I loved that Evan was kind and patient, and emotional, and I was wondering his back story, because he clearly wasn’t happy. The details of his home, the pictures on the wall. Everything was descriptive. It really felt like I was walking around seeing the small details. I loved Cait’s raw feelings. I didn’t have her same experience, but I do have anxiety and completely understood when she was having an attack. Nothing was sugar coated.
Things I loved about part two, before. First off, part two started with a shocker right from the beginning. But the reader learns how Cait used to be. The story of her parents in her life will make you mad and want to scream. And just like part one, I was feeling bad for Evan as well as Cait.
If you’re in the mood to read about struggling, new beginnings, a love so strong it could stand the test of time, distance and a lot of BS only to end in a happily ever after this is perfection.
The book is divided into two parts, the after and before. It starts out with her current life and living in Chicago. The reader understands that something horrible happened, but Rebel doesn’t get into the specifics of the tragedy until part two of the book – before. It is a mystery and boy what a plot twist.
Things I loved about part one, after. I loved that she left her parents (they were horrible) and was making it in Chicago without any help from them. She had a career, her own place, and a bestie that she could count on. I loved the flirty way between her and Evan. The way her and Evan would take midnight runs and had a connection. I loved that Evan was kind and patient, and emotional, and I was wondering his back story, because he clearly wasn’t happy. The details of his home, the pictures on the wall. Everything was descriptive. It really felt like I was walking around seeing the small details. I loved Cait’s raw feelings. I didn’t have her same experience, but I do have anxiety and completely understood when she was having an attack. Nothing was sugar coated.
Things I loved about part two, before. First off, part two started with a shocker right from the beginning. But the reader learns how Cait used to be. The story of her parents in her life will make you mad and want to scream. And just like part one, I was feeling bad for Evan as well as Cait.
If you’re in the mood to read about struggling, new beginnings, a love so strong it could stand the test of time, distance and a lot of BS only to end in a happily ever after this is perfection.
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
5/5...This book was pure emotional chaos in the best possible way. I was completely hooked by the chemistry between Cait and Evan and the way their relationship slowly became so much more than either of them expected. There was so much tension, vulnerability, and emotional depth between them, and I loved every moment of watching their walls come down. Cait’s emotional journey really got to me. She carries so much pain beneath the surface, and seeing her struggle while still trying to move forward made her incredibly easy to connect with. And Evan… I absolutely loved him. His protective nature, patience, and the way he cared for Cait made my heart melt. Their connection felt intense but also incredibly tender.
The angst was EVERYTHING. There were moments that broke my heart, moments that made me desperate for things to work out, and plenty of chemistry to keep the pages turning. I loved how the romance balanced the emotional heaviness with those softer, intimate moments between them. This was heartbreaking, passionate, messy, and beautifully emotional. Cait and Evan completely stole my heart, and by the end I was so invested in their happiness. Definitely a romance for anyone who loves angst, emotional scars, protective heroes, strong heroines, and a love story that makes you feel every single emotion.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The angst was EVERYTHING. There were moments that broke my heart, moments that made me desperate for things to work out, and plenty of chemistry to keep the pages turning. I loved how the romance balanced the emotional heaviness with those softer, intimate moments between them. This was heartbreaking, passionate, messy, and beautifully emotional. Cait and Evan completely stole my heart, and by the end I was so invested in their happiness. Definitely a romance for anyone who loves angst, emotional scars, protective heroes, strong heroines, and a love story that makes you feel every single emotion.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️/5
A slow build that pulls the rug out from under you… that is how I would describe this book. You spend the first part of the book in a puzzled state with slowly gathering details of both MC’s pasts, THEN BAM! I audibly gasped more than 3 times during this book. I found myself holding my chest during the second half of this book for all the best reasons. I need to leave this review rather vague so you can enjoy this experience for yourself. If you love banter, quirky side characters, and love an emotional read, this is for you.
Cait is rebuilding her life, on her own, after waking up five years ago with no memories of her past. Running from the constraints her family places on her by trying to make her be the person she was “before”, Cait ends up in Chicago. Enter Evan, he threatens to throw off her plans with this charm and wit.
After promising, just one night, they have a hard time holding back all their chemistry. There is an explainable connection between the two but Cait past starts to unravel making her future hard to see.
✨ What to Expect ✨
👋 Neighbors to Lovers
🌤️ Grumpy x Sunshine
🎆 One Night Stand
❤️🔥 He Yearns x He Falls First
💘 Angsty Epic Romance
🌶️ Spicy and Open Door
❤️🩹 Traumatic Backstory
🧠 Amnesia x Mental Health Rep
🌶️🌶️/5
A slow build that pulls the rug out from under you… that is how I would describe this book. You spend the first part of the book in a puzzled state with slowly gathering details of both MC’s pasts, THEN BAM! I audibly gasped more than 3 times during this book. I found myself holding my chest during the second half of this book for all the best reasons. I need to leave this review rather vague so you can enjoy this experience for yourself. If you love banter, quirky side characters, and love an emotional read, this is for you.
Cait is rebuilding her life, on her own, after waking up five years ago with no memories of her past. Running from the constraints her family places on her by trying to make her be the person she was “before”, Cait ends up in Chicago. Enter Evan, he threatens to throw off her plans with this charm and wit.
After promising, just one night, they have a hard time holding back all their chemistry. There is an explainable connection between the two but Cait past starts to unravel making her future hard to see.
✨ What to Expect ✨
👋 Neighbors to Lovers
🌤️ Grumpy x Sunshine
🎆 One Night Stand
❤️🔥 He Yearns x He Falls First
💘 Angsty Epic Romance
🌶️ Spicy and Open Door
❤️🩹 Traumatic Backstory
🧠 Amnesia x Mental Health Rep
September 29, 2026
“I can’t figure this man out. One minute he’s flirty, thoughtful, willing to do anything to help by offering me his shower, making me dinner, and saving me from a broken plate. And in the next, he’s an ice cold shower. He’s always interested until he’s not.”
All the Ways to Miss You | Rebel Warren | Love Leads You Back
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5, 🌶️🌶️/5
“I want to do this again, every night, for the rest of my life. How can I not when he makes me feel this way? When he shows me what life could be with him in it? And especially when he shows me this kind of attention when we’re nothing to each other. Imagine if we were more.”
Read this if you love: neighbors to lovers | selfless hero x sad girl | one night stand | he falls first | amnesia | grumpy x sunshine
“How long have you loved me?” She tilts her head. “From the moment I opened the door and saw you the first time.”
I never say this, but I’m going to say it…I think this is my favorite book I’ve read all year. Maybe it’s because it was different from other romances I’ve read, but also the storytelling was just incredible. This is a book I want to see come to life on my TV. It was beautiful, heart wrenching, and I can’t stop thinking about it. It’s a must-read!
Thank you @rebelwarren_author and @happilybookedpr for the eARC. I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
All the Ways to Miss You | Rebel Warren | Love Leads You Back
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5, 🌶️🌶️/5
“I want to do this again, every night, for the rest of my life. How can I not when he makes me feel this way? When he shows me what life could be with him in it? And especially when he shows me this kind of attention when we’re nothing to each other. Imagine if we were more.”
Read this if you love: neighbors to lovers | selfless hero x sad girl | one night stand | he falls first | amnesia | grumpy x sunshine
“How long have you loved me?” She tilts her head. “From the moment I opened the door and saw you the first time.”
I never say this, but I’m going to say it…I think this is my favorite book I’ve read all year. Maybe it’s because it was different from other romances I’ve read, but also the storytelling was just incredible. This is a book I want to see come to life on my TV. It was beautiful, heart wrenching, and I can’t stop thinking about it. It’s a must-read!
Thank you @rebelwarren_author and @happilybookedpr for the eARC. I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
September 24, 2026
This was an intense & emotional read. Cait has a "before" & "after" going on, due to a traumatic even which caused amnesia. She's moved back to Chicago, the place where she was "before." She's got a new job, new friends, and a new landlord who she can't stop thinking about. She can't get a read on him. Does he hate her? Is he flirting with her? Maybe she should just bow-chicka-wow-wow him & get him out of her system? 🤔
I'll be honest - Cait annoyed me for most of this story. She just... she seems wishy washy & a bit mean where Evan is concerned. Even when they give into the spicy times, she's not really giving him a chance. Now, the mysteries are solved as the story goes on - we learn the WHYs of her attitudes & actions. I just ... was still annoyed. 🤷♀️
Evan also had moments where I was annoyed, but somehow still garnered more sympathy from me.
Now, aside from the annoyance, there is some really great banter throughout the story that made me smile! And I liked the characters, loved the beauty of the writing, and enjoyed the actual plot. And finding out what actually happened in Cait's "before" . . . 💔😭
And the last few chapter & epilogue were the perfect wrap-up/HEA to make my lil heart happy. 😁
😍😍😍
I'll be honest - Cait annoyed me for most of this story. She just... she seems wishy washy & a bit mean where Evan is concerned. Even when they give into the spicy times, she's not really giving him a chance. Now, the mysteries are solved as the story goes on - we learn the WHYs of her attitudes & actions. I just ... was still annoyed. 🤷♀️
Evan also had moments where I was annoyed, but somehow still garnered more sympathy from me.
Now, aside from the annoyance, there is some really great banter throughout the story that made me smile! And I liked the characters, loved the beauty of the writing, and enjoyed the actual plot. And finding out what actually happened in Cait's "before" . . . 💔😭
And the last few chapter & epilogue were the perfect wrap-up/HEA to make my lil heart happy. 😁
😍😍😍
September 24, 2026
4/5 ⭐ All the Ways to Miss You by Rebel Warren
You might consider this book if you enjoy:
🩷 Neighbors to Lovers
🩷 Grumpy/Sunshine
🩷 He Falls First
🩷 One Night Stand
🩷 Traumatic Backstory
🩷 Self Discovery
🩷 Mental Health Rep
All the Ways to Miss You is the story of a young woman named Cait, who is learning to live after a tragedy that left her with memory loss. While trying to navigate her new life, she experiences a lot of different emotions related to the "before" and "after". She tries to keep herself distanced from people, but unexpectedly ends up falling for her landlord, Evan, who makes her feel even more mixed emotions.
This book was beautifully written; it is raw, emotional and hopeful. Overall, I really enjoyed the story, but I struggled with how back and forth the characters were at times... They weren't interested in any kind of fun or relationship, then a few paragraphs later it was the opposite... It made the characters hard to connect with during those times. If you're interested in an emotional rollercoaster of a romance, this book is definitely for you!
Thank you to author Rebel Warren and Happily Booked PR for providing me with an ARC. I am leaving this review completely voluntarily and all thoughts are my own.
You might consider this book if you enjoy:
🩷 Neighbors to Lovers
🩷 Grumpy/Sunshine
🩷 He Falls First
🩷 One Night Stand
🩷 Traumatic Backstory
🩷 Self Discovery
🩷 Mental Health Rep
All the Ways to Miss You is the story of a young woman named Cait, who is learning to live after a tragedy that left her with memory loss. While trying to navigate her new life, she experiences a lot of different emotions related to the "before" and "after". She tries to keep herself distanced from people, but unexpectedly ends up falling for her landlord, Evan, who makes her feel even more mixed emotions.
This book was beautifully written; it is raw, emotional and hopeful. Overall, I really enjoyed the story, but I struggled with how back and forth the characters were at times... They weren't interested in any kind of fun or relationship, then a few paragraphs later it was the opposite... It made the characters hard to connect with during those times. If you're interested in an emotional rollercoaster of a romance, this book is definitely for you!
Thank you to author Rebel Warren and Happily Booked PR for providing me with an ARC. I am leaving this review completely voluntarily and all thoughts are my own.
September 30, 2026
🏠 Neighbors to Lovers
☀️ Grumpy x Sunshine
🔥 One Night Stand
🫶 He Yearns / He Falls First
💔 Angsty Romance
🌶️ Spicy / Open Door
🩹 Traumatic Backstory
🧠 Amnesia + Mental Health Rep
All the Ways to Miss was such an emotional read! MC's Cait and Evan’s story had that perfect mix of angst, chemistry, and vulnerability that kept me invested from the beginning.
FMC (Cait’s) tragic past and the mystery surrounding her memory loss added so much depth to her character, while MMC (Evan) was exactly the kind of protective, patient hero I love. I really enjoyed abt him slowly break through Cait’s walls while also dealing with his own struggles and secrets.
The chemistry between them was 🔥, but what really got me was how their relationship became about so much more than their initial one-night stand. Their connection felt emotional, messy, and genuine, and I loved watching everything slowly unravel.
This one definitely brought the ANGST, the spice, the secrets, and the emotional moments. If you love protective heroes, complicated pasts, neighbors-to-lovers, a romance that makes you feel everything and more.
I received this book as an eARC, although it had no effect on my ability to provide a thoughtful and honest review.
October 3, 2026
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
All the Ways to Miss You is the first book in the Love Leads You Back Series by Rebel Warren.
This is my first book from Rebel Warren and let me tell you it’s certainly not the last one. I want to read all her other books (and the ones to come).
I LOVED this book. This book has everything I love when reading a book : it’s a contemporary romance, grumpy X sunshine, one-night stand to lovers, yearning & he falls first, found family, and more.
I absolutely loved these characters. Every character has a reason to be there. The storyline is very well written.
This book made me feel so many emotions : I laughed, I cried, I screamed (in a good way).
I couldn’t put this book down. This book got me at the edge of my seat. And THAT twist…! I am talking about the part when we learn more about the tragic past of the FMC Cait London… I was like “OMG what happened!”
I highly recommend reading this book. Check the trigger warnings before reading it.
Thank you so much Rebel Warren and Happily Booked PR for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC! I can’t wait to read Book 2!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
ARC Review
All the Ways to Miss You is the first book in the Love Leads You Back Series by Rebel Warren.
This is my first book from Rebel Warren and let me tell you it’s certainly not the last one. I want to read all her other books (and the ones to come).
I LOVED this book. This book has everything I love when reading a book : it’s a contemporary romance, grumpy X sunshine, one-night stand to lovers, yearning & he falls first, found family, and more.
I absolutely loved these characters. Every character has a reason to be there. The storyline is very well written.
This book made me feel so many emotions : I laughed, I cried, I screamed (in a good way).
I couldn’t put this book down. This book got me at the edge of my seat. And THAT twist…! I am talking about the part when we learn more about the tragic past of the FMC Cait London… I was like “OMG what happened!”
I highly recommend reading this book. Check the trigger warnings before reading it.
Thank you so much Rebel Warren and Happily Booked PR for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC! I can’t wait to read Book 2!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 17, 2026
Be still my heart!!
Cait’s life is split between “Before” and “After”, which is hard because she actually has no memory of “before.” Due to a tragic incident leaving her without memories and pushy parents forcing her to remember, she sets off to Chicago to find a new scene and figure herself out on her own terms. There she meets her landlord Evan, who has her wondering if she is the type of person that can risk it all with no strings attached.
The author does a great job of really emphasizing Cait’s hesitation and insecurities during the beginning of the beginning. You almost feel as confused and unsure as she does about approaching life and it really makes you not only wonder what she was like before, but also what happened to her that stripped her of her memories.
I love a good found family trope and this one nearly breaks my heart because of how much love everyone around her has for her. Even though I was suspicious of Aggie at first.
However, can we get an award for Evan… because this book had me crying for this man! There were so many layers to him and each one made you want to hold him and tell him everything would be okay.
Thank you to Happily Booked PR for the opportunity to read this in exchange for my honest review!
Cait’s life is split between “Before” and “After”, which is hard because she actually has no memory of “before.” Due to a tragic incident leaving her without memories and pushy parents forcing her to remember, she sets off to Chicago to find a new scene and figure herself out on her own terms. There she meets her landlord Evan, who has her wondering if she is the type of person that can risk it all with no strings attached.
The author does a great job of really emphasizing Cait’s hesitation and insecurities during the beginning of the beginning. You almost feel as confused and unsure as she does about approaching life and it really makes you not only wonder what she was like before, but also what happened to her that stripped her of her memories.
I love a good found family trope and this one nearly breaks my heart because of how much love everyone around her has for her. Even though I was suspicious of Aggie at first.
However, can we get an award for Evan… because this book had me crying for this man! There were so many layers to him and each one made you want to hold him and tell him everything would be okay.
Thank you to Happily Booked PR for the opportunity to read this in exchange for my honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I can already tell you that this book is going to haunt me in all the best ways!! I absolutely adored every second of this book, and it has fully wrecked me! I was so invested in Cait's journey, and seeing how she blossomed into a life she loved, however slowly, through her healing! They way that she was able to navigate the insanity around her, while rediscovering herself along the way, finding the friends and family that she needed, was truly one of my favorite growth journeys ever! And Evan was just the pure epitome of a MMC who was steady, supportive, and truly everything his girl needed in her life! I absolutely adored every bit of his story he got, and how he continued to show up and support Cait as much as he could! These two were so incredible to watch as they danced around each! And all the side characters just made it all so perfect! I just really loved every moment of this book, and every piece of it felt like a pure masterpiece! 5 stars; 2.75 chili peppers
Tropes:
- Amnesia Rep
- Second Chance
- Roommates
- Black Cat x Golden Retriever
- Meddling Friends
- Healing & Redemption
Tropes:
- Amnesia Rep
- Second Chance
- Roommates
- Black Cat x Golden Retriever
- Meddling Friends
- Healing & Redemption
September 25, 2026
5/5 ⭐️
2/5 🌶️
Wow! This story! These themes were powerful and heartbreaking in the best way.
Cait is on a journey, navigating her life after a tragic event occurred which was extremely hard but her strength was promising and encouraging. I really liked how the story was set up into three different parts and you really are learning with Cait as she rediscovers these things.
My heart literally broke for Evan. Not to give anything away but that poor man went through the wringer. The chemistry between the characters was impeccable, Evan was such a flirt while kind and patient with Cait.
I wish I could read this again for the first time, it was seriously sooo good and I did not see her accident coming. Honestly think this is one of my favorite reads of 2026.
Thank you Happily Booked PR for this wonderful read!
💖Contemporary Romance
🌃Split POV
💖Amnesia
🌃Tragic backstory
💖Hot neighbor
🌃Landlord x tenant
💖Boss’s brother
🌃Cat and mouse
💖Grumpy x sunshine
🌃Protective hero
💖One-night stand to lovers
🌃Dislike to lovers
💖He falls first
🌃Roommates to lovers
💖Epic love story
🌃Found family
💖Mental Health Rep
🌃Quirky Sidekicks
💖Dual Timeline
2/5 🌶️
Wow! This story! These themes were powerful and heartbreaking in the best way.
Cait is on a journey, navigating her life after a tragic event occurred which was extremely hard but her strength was promising and encouraging. I really liked how the story was set up into three different parts and you really are learning with Cait as she rediscovers these things.
My heart literally broke for Evan. Not to give anything away but that poor man went through the wringer. The chemistry between the characters was impeccable, Evan was such a flirt while kind and patient with Cait.
I wish I could read this again for the first time, it was seriously sooo good and I did not see her accident coming. Honestly think this is one of my favorite reads of 2026.
Thank you Happily Booked PR for this wonderful read!
💖Contemporary Romance
🌃Split POV
💖Amnesia
🌃Tragic backstory
💖Hot neighbor
🌃Landlord x tenant
💖Boss’s brother
🌃Cat and mouse
💖Grumpy x sunshine
🌃Protective hero
💖One-night stand to lovers
🌃Dislike to lovers
💖He falls first
🌃Roommates to lovers
💖Epic love story
🌃Found family
💖Mental Health Rep
🌃Quirky Sidekicks
💖Dual Timeline
October 7, 2026
Heartbreaking, hopeful, and beautifully written, an emotional romance.
Cait is trying to rebuild her life after a traumatic event left her with no memory of the person she used to be. Reminded me of the Vow I know I shouldn't draw parallels but it was very reminiscent.
Evan, her landlord, seems determined to keep his distance even though the connection between them is impossible to ignore. The more time they spend together, the more questions begin to surface about the past and the people they once were.
I was completely drawn into Cait's story. The uncertainty she feels about her own past made her journey compelling, and I found myself wanting answers just as much as she did. Watching her slowly uncover pieces of her life while trying to move forward emotionally kept me invested from start to finish. It felt so mysterious and also anxious at the same time.
I really enjoyed how the story revealed information little by little. Every new piece of the puzzle changed my understanding of what had happened.
The story also touches on grief, anxiety, family relationships, and learning how to move forward after life changes in unexpected ways. These themes gave the book depth
Cait is trying to rebuild her life after a traumatic event left her with no memory of the person she used to be. Reminded me of the Vow I know I shouldn't draw parallels but it was very reminiscent.
Evan, her landlord, seems determined to keep his distance even though the connection between them is impossible to ignore. The more time they spend together, the more questions begin to surface about the past and the people they once were.
I was completely drawn into Cait's story. The uncertainty she feels about her own past made her journey compelling, and I found myself wanting answers just as much as she did. Watching her slowly uncover pieces of her life while trying to move forward emotionally kept me invested from start to finish. It felt so mysterious and also anxious at the same time.
I really enjoyed how the story revealed information little by little. Every new piece of the puzzle changed my understanding of what had happened.
The story also touches on grief, anxiety, family relationships, and learning how to move forward after life changes in unexpected ways. These themes gave the book depth
Review of advance copy received from Author
At first, I was thinking Evan was someone new to Cait, that maybe someone else would come forward and tell her they had been her partner previously- before. But the further into the story I got, the more I WANTED Evan to be it for her.
Then she finds the room- and the pieces all snapped into place. The parallels between their first story and their second. The “before” similarities to the “after” had me SOBBING. Evan going to jail 3 separate times, violating the restraining orders to get to her over and over again- that is the kind of love everyone should have. He knew what she needed, and her parents prevented it. This man can YEARN like nobody else.
From a trauma/healing standpoint- reading about Cait’s journey with panic attacks and flash backs was written SO accurately. I felt like I could feel her fear in those moments. I relate to her in so many ways.
Evan and Cait’s story was powerful, heartbreaking, inspiring. If I could rate this book 10 stars, I would. Emotional, healing, gripping, and impossible to put down. This will be a holy grail read for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 22, 2026
Cait London has amnesia and is trying to re-build her life regardless of not remembering the "before". I felt the fear she had at times when she can't remember and the sadness of feeling alone.
But she has her bestie Aggie, who is a hoot and a half, loved her. Aggie is the sunshine to Cait's doom and gloom. Then she has her landlord Evan (and he's her own personal handyman), who she's drawn to and can't figure out why. He flirts; she hates it. The more she gets to know him though, she sees a different side of him that she can get behind. Or rather under.
Cait and Evan are drawn to each other, the chemistry and connection are undeniable, whenever they're in each other's presence, it's electric. The gasp I gusped when the plot twist is revealed! I yearned and pleaded with Cait and Evan to figure it out, they're meant to be together. Their second chance at love is magical. This was emotional, funny and made you feel things. The dream house that becomes theirs, ugh my heart couldn't take it! (all in a good way)
Loved it and fully recommend.
But she has her bestie Aggie, who is a hoot and a half, loved her. Aggie is the sunshine to Cait's doom and gloom. Then she has her landlord Evan (and he's her own personal handyman), who she's drawn to and can't figure out why. He flirts; she hates it. The more she gets to know him though, she sees a different side of him that she can get behind. Or rather under.
Cait and Evan are drawn to each other, the chemistry and connection are undeniable, whenever they're in each other's presence, it's electric. The gasp I gusped when the plot twist is revealed! I yearned and pleaded with Cait and Evan to figure it out, they're meant to be together. Their second chance at love is magical. This was emotional, funny and made you feel things. The dream house that becomes theirs, ugh my heart couldn't take it! (all in a good way)
Loved it and fully recommend.
September 29, 2026
Cait has had a weird relationship with her landlord since she moved in. When she decides to finally go for it and open herself up to him, will she get more than she bargained for?
I enjoyed it! I have to say, I was struggling a bit at the start and then I looked at the ratings. The many five-star reviews made me decide to keep going. They were right! I always decide a rating by whether the twist and the ending really land…these both did. Everything connected by the end and it made for a beautiful story. I am a sucker for amnesia stories and I think this one was really well done.
The spice was nice. The scenes are more love making than spicy I would say. I wanted even more time with them in the “after.” Call me greedy but I wanted to read about the conversations they had once everything clicked and the secrets were revealed. The banter and the stories in the second half made me swoon.
Overall, really good story of a woman who has amnesia and has to learn to live again on her own terms. Five ✨
I enjoyed it! I have to say, I was struggling a bit at the start and then I looked at the ratings. The many five-star reviews made me decide to keep going. They were right! I always decide a rating by whether the twist and the ending really land…these both did. Everything connected by the end and it made for a beautiful story. I am a sucker for amnesia stories and I think this one was really well done.
The spice was nice. The scenes are more love making than spicy I would say. I wanted even more time with them in the “after.” Call me greedy but I wanted to read about the conversations they had once everything clicked and the secrets were revealed. The banter and the stories in the second half made me swoon.
Overall, really good story of a woman who has amnesia and has to learn to live again on her own terms. Five ✨
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