All the Right Memories

by Stephanie Renee

Taylor – Five years ago, the love of my life walked out, leaving me with nothing more than a crappy note. No explanation. No apology. Nothing. There are a lot of things in my life I should’ve done, like going after her. But I didn’t. And I refuse to live my life in the past, obsessed over someone who could so easily walk away from me.
Things are going great for me, and there are plenty of girls in town who are willing to give me the non-committal fun I’m looking for. But when Lexi shows up in town, everything around me comes crashing down when I realize just how much I’ve missed her. All of the anger and resentment I’ve been holding onto quickly dissipates the moment I’m around her, and now, I want nothing more than to prove to her that we belong together. If she would only stop holding me at arm’s length…
Lexi – When I left Grady five years ago, I never planned on coming back. I wrote a quick note and fled, carrying my shattered heart with me. I forced myself to start over in Chicago, far away from Grady and everything I was trying to leave behind.
But when I find out that my dad needs help after having open-heart surgery, I have no choice but to return to the place I so desperately wanted to leave behind. As soon as I’m back, it doesn’t take long for me to come face to face with Taylor. Suddenly, all of those feelings are rising up again, making me feel things I’ve tried to ignore. But there was a reason I left five years ago—a reason I never told him.
And deep down, I want to let him in again. But with this secret looming over us, I worry how he will react when he finds out the truth. Could he still love me?

***All the Right Memories is a steamy small-town romance. It's 7th in a series but can be read as a standalone***

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Small Town Romance, Second Chance

199 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 27, 2022

Reviews

[Julie Booklover · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first time reading this author, and now I need to go and read more from her. I loved Lexi
and Taylor’s second chance. A lot can happen in the five years she is gone, and her reasons are hers. But Taylor never found another, and his heart was waiting for her. The sparks will fly, the past could be a problem, and hearts mended.

Thank you to the Booksprout and the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.

[Kelchickbooklover · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading All the Right Memories I want to move to Grady. Ms. Renee does it again with this second-chance, small-town romance that pulls on your heartstrings. Every time I read her books I think that this one is her best yet and then I read another one and I think nope this one is the best. All the Right Memories is about Lexi and Taylor being given a second chance at love after Lexi broke Taylor's heart five years ago. The lack of communication and jumping to conclusions about what the other person might want was the cause of Lexi leaving. Both of them have changed and not necessarily for the best when you look at how Taylor was whoring himself out. Secrets are revealed, and hearts are pieced back together but it was a long road. Was their love always meant to be? Can Taylor get over the hurt and heartache that Lexi caused?

If you are looking for a sweet romance that is a joy to read I highly recommend picking up All the Right Memories.

[Andrea Wimmer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a sweet yet super sexy second chamce romance that made me swoon for hours. Lexi and Taylor had such a strong connection and a love so deep that not even five years apart could break it. My heart broke for Lexi and the reasons she had for going away, I loved how understanding and sweet Taylor was about them and how quickly he was into the relationship 100%, wanting and working hard to make it work so that Lexi could have everything she needed to be happy.

As always, loved the positive and realistic sex scenes that Staphanie always writes with such heart. These two couldn’t take their hands off each other. Definitely the cherry on top of this beautiful story.

The question now is, who would be the next Grady resident who’ll have their HEA?

I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.

[T Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I keep swearing I'll never read another one of these books because they break my heart, but like an addict, I keep coming back for more.
Lexi and Taylor have a second chance at love when she comes home to take care of her father after his surgery. Lexi shattered his world 5 years ago when she left without explanation. Taylor never stopped loving her. When Lexi finally gets around to explaining what happened all those years ago, Taylor just keeps on loving her. There are some small side dramas, another love, and a couple of truth bombs dropped in this story.
Overall I loved it so much. As an ARC review, honest opinion,  I give this story 4.5 stars outta 5.  Can't wait to see Jamie get broadsided by love.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so good. Lexi was coming back to town after 5 years to help her dad with the farm as he had a heart attack. She is a little leary about it because she left suddenly with just a note for her fiance, Taylor. Taylor has not gotten over her and just sleeps with women with no commitments. He is mad that she left, she is mad when she sees he has become a man-whore. The work it out in a very hot way and then work their way through their issues. She finally tells him why she really left and he doesn't care about the reason. He is just happy she is back.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book I've read written by Stephanie Renee; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

This is part of the Grady Romance Series; it is a stand-alone book. The story is about Lexi & Taylor; five years ago she just up and took off leaving him a note. Now her dad’s needs help so she comes back. As soon as they see each other all their feelings resurface but will her secret reason for taking off in the first place keep them apart.

I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful small town second chance romance between Lexi and Taylor. Their characters are strong and the author takes them on an emotional journey filled with secrets and pain as well as their re-kindled love. It's well written with perfectly painted scenes, moves fluidly and is a heartfelt story. Loved and recommend this book.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Mary Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lexi and Taylor's story has a bit of angst, some dirty talkin', and a sweet couple who get a second chance at love. I was seriously intrigued by Taylor's affinity for, um...eating. lol We don't see that a lot, and I loved it. I wanted the getting together angst to last a bit longer, but this is still a great tale of finding another chance at a lost love.

[Christina Bowling · Rating 1 out of 5]

I just didn't care for the book. There wasn't anything about either of the characters or the plot I could find to like.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Laura Carter-Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lexie and Taylor’s connection sparks off of each other and ignites as their passion overflows. Caught up in each other, what will they do when the past catches up to them? Will Lexie and Taylor finally get their second chance?

[AddictedToReadingRomance · Rating 5 out of 5]

I definitely love Lexie and Taylor

Omgosh the last book in The Grady Series was perfection!!! Loving Lexie and Taylor is so easy!!! They together definitely has the right memories to fall in love again and again. Lexie story breaks my heart so much but Taylor is the perfect Cowboy for her. Their love is amazing and their relationship, their chemistry is so spectacular. The mechanic bull, Zeus everything, the Christmas lights, everything is amazing. I love this story so much.

[Ashley Crimmins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the little town of Grady! I was dying to read Taylor’s story. I loved Lexi and her sassy personality. Lexi and Taylor experienced young love before Lexi ran away after devastating news. When she returns to take care of her dad after his surgery she has to face Taylor and his new man whoring ways.