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Amanda lives with her boyfriend and his demanding teens. Most days, she feels more like their maid than his significant other. She wonders how she got there and longs for her youth when her mom and best friend, Maggie, were still a part of her life.
Secretly wishing she could go back in time and make some changes—Amanda can’t believe it when she’s given the opportunity! She quickly realizes though, her first mistake was thinking a do-over somehow guaranteed a better life. When she delves into her past, she makes some devastating discoveries that change everything she thought she knew and leaves her now wishing she would’ve left well enough alone.
Secretly wishing she could go back in time and make some changes—Amanda can’t believe it when she’s given the opportunity! She quickly realizes though, her first mistake was thinking a do-over somehow guaranteed a better life. When she delves into her past, she makes some devastating discoveries that change everything she thought she knew and leaves her now wishing she would’ve left well enough alone.
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 7, 2022
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May 16, 2026
needs a new editor
First- in today’s tech world, no excuses for “since” instead of “sense.“ You may as well write “could of” … (and my autocorrect corrected that and almost didn’t let me write that so … ) That being said, the writing was very choppy as I read it. I can’t put my finger on why - sentence length varied, started with different words; but for some reason it read as if a teen had written a quick paper for English class. The story line was interesting and the characters were varied enough for keeping interest. But the editing left some very abrupt moves that were bizarre and clunky. It’s a good rough draft. It needs a bit more … something. Short read.
First- in today’s tech world, no excuses for “since” instead of “sense.“ You may as well write “could of” … (and my autocorrect corrected that and almost didn’t let me write that so … ) That being said, the writing was very choppy as I read it. I can’t put my finger on why - sentence length varied, started with different words; but for some reason it read as if a teen had written a quick paper for English class. The story line was interesting and the characters were varied enough for keeping interest. But the editing left some very abrupt moves that were bizarre and clunky. It’s a good rough draft. It needs a bit more … something. Short read.
April 7, 2025
I loved this book so much! It's a wonderful story about a woman whose life has been turned upside down by a cheating boyfriend. She wishes she could do things over and boy, would she do them differently. I cannot say too much without spoilers, but I will say she is unexpectedly given the opportunity to do exactly that. Reading what happens, I wonder what it would be like to go back in time - would I appreciate my parents more? Change how I spent my time? Stop bad events from ever happening? It would be so tempting to do so - but at what price?
December 9, 2024
Loved this book!!!
What first drew my attention was the cover then the story description. Made me think of some of my childhood memories; what I would change and what I would want to relive. I'd go directly to Kokatosi and camping with my family. It would be heaven to be able to go back; spend the days swimming in the lake. Have that feeling again of freedom and hope and possibilities. Thank you, Laurel. I enjoyed the journey.
What first drew my attention was the cover then the story description. Made me think of some of my childhood memories; what I would change and what I would want to relive. I'd go directly to Kokatosi and camping with my family. It would be heaven to be able to go back; spend the days swimming in the lake. Have that feeling again of freedom and hope and possibilities. Thank you, Laurel. I enjoyed the journey.
April 17, 2025
very entertaining
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Being a huge fan of time travel fiction, I particularly liked the twist of being able to make 3 attempts at reliving (and potentially changing) a part of the past. I enjoyed the characters and thought the whole story was well written with a conclusion that wrapped everything up nicely.
I would be interested in reading more by Ms. Veil.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Being a huge fan of time travel fiction, I particularly liked the twist of being able to make 3 attempts at reliving (and potentially changing) a part of the past. I enjoyed the characters and thought the whole story was well written with a conclusion that wrapped everything up nicely.
I would be interested in reading more by Ms. Veil.
April 16, 2025
Wish Book
Amanda wished she could go back in time and make some changes—Amanda can’t believe it when she’s given the opportunity! She quickly realizes though, her first mistake was thinking a do-over somehow was going to fix it all. When she delves into her past, she makes some devastating discoveries. Not sure which part of her life was truly what she was living or was a dream.
Amanda wished she could go back in time and make some changes—Amanda can’t believe it when she’s given the opportunity! She quickly realizes though, her first mistake was thinking a do-over somehow was going to fix it all. When she delves into her past, she makes some devastating discoveries. Not sure which part of her life was truly what she was living or was a dream.
December 29, 2025
3.5 stars.
Fun little step back in time with a lot of 80s references... Madonna, Sears, the annual catalog. I was a TEENIE bit lost at the end when everything started coming full circle but then.... it all made sense. Kinda gave me a little bit of the 50 First Dates or whatever that movie was with Drew Barrymore....
Fun little step back in time with a lot of 80s references... Madonna, Sears, the annual catalog. I was a TEENIE bit lost at the end when everything started coming full circle but then.... it all made sense. Kinda gave me a little bit of the 50 First Dates or whatever that movie was with Drew Barrymore....
February 22, 2023
magical
this book was a little hard to follow at times but it was a nice story. the beginning made me angry but if you're looking for a happy ending, this is a good, lighthearted story.
this book was a little hard to follow at times but it was a nice story. the beginning made me angry but if you're looking for a happy ending, this is a good, lighthearted story.
May 12, 2026
The Premise was so interesting, but the time travel made it a bit confusing . I was intrigued throughout, until the ending . how Angry I would be if I had lived a life on a totally different trajectory with kids I did not know, a proposal I could not remember etc etc
May 21, 2026
Great concept with poor execution. The “big reveal” at the end made no sense. The ending was super rushed and abrupt; it read like the author got tired of writing and just wanted to be done. Many grammatical errors and typos.
April 17, 2023
Very enjoyable read.
Who hasn’t wished they could do life over? Nothing earth shattering, but better than my usual 3 star rated books so I went ahead and gave it a 4.
Who hasn’t wished they could do life over? Nothing earth shattering, but better than my usual 3 star rated books so I went ahead and gave it a 4.
May 8, 2023
So Great!
Read the book in one sitting. Such an amazing sorry of do-overs and how life can be such a circle of circumstances.
Read the book in one sitting. Such an amazing sorry of do-overs and how life can be such a circle of circumstances.
July 10, 2023
Great reading and engaging!
Really enjoyed this story. Had me wondering the whole time. It was easy reading and great ending! Highly recommend this!
Really enjoyed this story. Had me wondering the whole time. It was easy reading and great ending! Highly recommend this!
November 30, 2023
Stopped Within Two Pages
It's a muumuu. Not a moo moo. Spelling and factual errors are embarrassing in a world of spell check and Grammerly! We can and should do better people!
It's a muumuu. Not a moo moo. Spelling and factual errors are embarrassing in a world of spell check and Grammerly! We can and should do better people!
December 3, 2023
I almost Dnf this one. I have a hard time doing that though. There were good parts and I loved that she went back to the 80s but just didn’t connect with this book much at all.
December 5, 2023
Weirdly cute
You begin guessing if Amanda is nuts or sane but learn to LOVE the stories!!! Very much worth reading!!! ENJOY!!!
You begin guessing if Amanda is nuts or sane but learn to LOVE the stories!!! Very much worth reading!!! ENJOY!!!
December 25, 2023
Fun read
I enjoyed this book and recommend it. I love books where there are surprises and I can't figure them out ahead of time.
I enjoyed this book and recommend it. I love books where there are surprises and I can't figure them out ahead of time.
January 8, 2024
Quite the journey?
I enjoyed parts of this book. However the further along I got, the more confused I was. Was it a tale of time travel or Groundhog day.
I enjoyed parts of this book. However the further along I got, the more confused I was. Was it a tale of time travel or Groundhog day.
January 28, 2024
Horrible
April 24, 2025
An interesting read -- lots of "what ifs" and parallel lives.
February 13, 2026
I marked as historical fiction since the author is heading back to the 1980s.
Should you return back and have a do over so you life comes back better?
Maybe - maybe not.
Should you return back and have a do over so you life comes back better?
Maybe - maybe not.
May 8, 2026
a must read!
Loved it! Very creative with great flow - I was right there with Amanda every step through her amazing story. Highly recommend!
Loved it! Very creative with great flow - I was right there with Amanda every step through her amazing story. Highly recommend!
December 5, 2024
I liked the book, not the way I was brought to the end. It felt like the next to last chapter was left out... how did we get to this ending, although the end tied up most of the threads?
July 28, 2025
It sounded so much better than it was. It keeps going back and forth to different dates, making it hard to keep up with.
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