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All Our Almosts: A slow-burn, forced proximity, friends-to-lovers romance
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Expected 14 Oct 26Two best friends. ?Nine ?years of almosts. One last winter to fall in love.
Sophie Lindell is ready for a fresh start. After her long-term relationship abruptly ends, she’s finally chasing her dream of a PhD in California, even if it means leaving behind Boston, her tight-knit group of friends and, hardest of all, her best friend Andy. The only problem is that the break-up has left her without a home for the winter…
As always, Andy is there, offering her his spare bedroom and a safe place to land. But he’s keeping one enormous he’s been in love with Sophie for ?almost a decade??.? Telling her has never been worth the risk of rejection or losing the most important person in his life.
But he didn’t bet on how difficult it would be to live together. And honestly, neither did she… sleepy mornings in the kitchen, bare skin glimpsed across the hallway???,? and snowy nights that end with them tangled together on the sofa. Suddenly, ?nine?? years of lingering looks and almost-moments feel impossible for them both to ignore. But Sophie knows better than to mistake Andy’s kindness for desire. She made that mistake once before and there’s no way she’ll risk being rejected again.
With California calling, time is running out for them to figure out what they really are to each other. But after ?nearly a decade?? ?of almosts, can they ever find the words to make it work?
An utterly cozy friends-to-lovers forced proximity romance perfect for fans of B.K. Borison, Lucy Score???,? and Ali Hazelwood.
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Yearning
He falls first
Forced proximity
Friends-to-lovers
Spice levels ??????
Sophie Lindell is ready for a fresh start. After her long-term relationship abruptly ends, she’s finally chasing her dream of a PhD in California, even if it means leaving behind Boston, her tight-knit group of friends and, hardest of all, her best friend Andy. The only problem is that the break-up has left her without a home for the winter…
As always, Andy is there, offering her his spare bedroom and a safe place to land. But he’s keeping one enormous he’s been in love with Sophie for ?almost a decade??.? Telling her has never been worth the risk of rejection or losing the most important person in his life.
But he didn’t bet on how difficult it would be to live together. And honestly, neither did she… sleepy mornings in the kitchen, bare skin glimpsed across the hallway???,? and snowy nights that end with them tangled together on the sofa. Suddenly, ?nine?? years of lingering looks and almost-moments feel impossible for them both to ignore. But Sophie knows better than to mistake Andy’s kindness for desire. She made that mistake once before and there’s no way she’ll risk being rejected again.
With California calling, time is running out for them to figure out what they really are to each other. But after ?nearly a decade?? ?of almosts, can they ever find the words to make it work?
An utterly cozy friends-to-lovers forced proximity romance perfect for fans of B.K. Borison, Lucy Score???,? and Ali Hazelwood.
??????
Yearning
He falls first
Forced proximity
Friends-to-lovers
Spice levels ??????
Kindle Edition
Expected publication October 14, 2026
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Allie Moffatt
5 books25 followersAllie Moffatt is an indie author and lover of love stories.
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October 8, 2026
Thank you Net Galley, Allie Moffett, and Simon Stream for an arc copy of All Our Almosts. Such a great friends-to-lovers romance.
Summary:
Nine years have passed between two best friends, Sophie and Andy, who have always skirted around their feelings for one another. Sophie is a PhD candidate who may be moving to California, while Andy, her best friend from the NASA group, plans to remain in Boston. To make matters worse, Sophie has just ended her three-year relationship and is left with nowhere to go. She turns to Andy—the quiet, controlling editor—for a place to stay while she figures out her next steps. But what happens when you find yourself living with the person you’ve wanted for the last ten years?
Thoughts:
• The fact that this friend group has a name for themselves tells you just how close these friends are, and that closeness is going to be chef’s kiss.
• There’s something about a friends-to-lovers romance that just hits so differently. The tension and yearning are always so good in these types of romances. I was reminded why this is one of my favorite tropes, and Allie does such an amazing job writing this love story between two best friends.
• A little bit of a dual POV… I love this so much!! I LOVED getting Andy’s chapters. They were my favorite parts of the book because we get to see inside his mind. I WANTED MORE!!!!
• I love the Boston setting and the wintery feel of this book.
• The little bits of miscommunication… I was here for it and loved it! Now excuse me while I go binge All Our Nevers.
Summary:
Nine years have passed between two best friends, Sophie and Andy, who have always skirted around their feelings for one another. Sophie is a PhD candidate who may be moving to California, while Andy, her best friend from the NASA group, plans to remain in Boston. To make matters worse, Sophie has just ended her three-year relationship and is left with nowhere to go. She turns to Andy—the quiet, controlling editor—for a place to stay while she figures out her next steps. But what happens when you find yourself living with the person you’ve wanted for the last ten years?
Thoughts:
• The fact that this friend group has a name for themselves tells you just how close these friends are, and that closeness is going to be chef’s kiss.
• There’s something about a friends-to-lovers romance that just hits so differently. The tension and yearning are always so good in these types of romances. I was reminded why this is one of my favorite tropes, and Allie does such an amazing job writing this love story between two best friends.
• A little bit of a dual POV… I love this so much!! I LOVED getting Andy’s chapters. They were my favorite parts of the book because we get to see inside his mind. I WANTED MORE!!!!
• I love the Boston setting and the wintery feel of this book.
• The little bits of miscommunication… I was here for it and loved it! Now excuse me while I go binge All Our Nevers.
October 4, 2026
I really enjoyed this book! Forced proximity is one of my favorite tropes and watching Andy and Sophie tip toe around each other now that they were roommates was great! I loved that we got a few chapters from Andy's point of view and were able to see how much he had been yearning for Sophie for the entirety of their friendship. Both characters had to be brave and face their fears, even if it meant losing their friendship, but it worked out for both of them in the end. I loved Andy's list that he texted Lia of the top 10 things he loved about Sophie. Even though we had some miscommunication sprinkled in at the end to stir up some drama, I'm glad these two lovable idiots were able to get their happily ever after. I am so excited to read Lia and Owen's book next!
Thank you so much to Simon Stream and Netgalley for the advanced copy. All Our Almosts is re-releasing on October 14, so be sure to check it out!
Thank you so much to Simon Stream and Netgalley for the advanced copy. All Our Almosts is re-releasing on October 14, so be sure to check it out!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This is a cute read, the two main Characters Andy and Sophie are relatable, loveable and overall good individuals. I liked the forced proximity storyline. When Andy suggests Sophie move in and his requests gets accepted, they learn to live together but Andy is hiding his true feelings towards Sophie.
I like how it explained how Sophie and Andy met. I'm not aparty person either so get where they're coming from!
Their relationship is cute, from friendship to being raw and honest with each other. I also really like Lia and I like the N.A.S.A link, cute!
I wonder if we'll get more from Nolan in book two? Owen seems a dark horse with more to share!
I like how it explained how Sophie and Andy met. I'm not aparty person either so get where they're coming from!
Their relationship is cute, from friendship to being raw and honest with each other. I also really like Lia and I like the N.A.S.A link, cute!
I wonder if we'll get more from Nolan in book two? Owen seems a dark horse with more to share!
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