I'm a huge fan of second chance romances, and Kyle and Piper worked on getting theirs. I loved a lot of things about this story, but I found the beginning to be a bit slow, and the ending to be a bit 'easy'.

The characters were relatable, and I wanted them to work things out.

Say you still love me by KA Tucker is a beautiful romance that encompasses the nostalgic pull of a first love and the tricky complications of a second chance.

At 29 years old, Piper Calloway is the VP of her Father’s multibillion dollar real-estate firm. She is a complete power house in a world dominated by men. Things get complicated at work when the new security guard turns out to be none other than her first love, Kyle Miller. Kyle and Piper met at summer camp where they were both camp counselors. They were swept up in a summer romance that was doomed from the start. She was an heiress and he was the boy from the wrong side of the tracks. After a tragic event that summer, they were abruptly ripped apart. Now that Kyle has reappeared in Piper’s life, she not only has to navigate through her feelings towards him but also through the cut throat business world she is trying so hard to dominate.

In this novel, K.A. Tucker seamlessly transitions back and forth, from past to present, to create a riveting tale that uncovers secrets of the past and complicates the second chance love story that emerges during the present. What I loved most about the novel was the overwhelming nostalgic feeling that pulsed throughout the story. K.A. was able to capture the utter magic of being young and in love and it will leave you itching for more. The chemistry between the characters was palpable and I felt every single emotion while on this rollercoaster of a love story-the undeniable longing, the passion, the uncertainty. I was gripped by this story until the very last page. If you want a heart wrenching romance about first love and second chances, this is the story for you.

Thank you to the author, the publishers. And netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I've discovered that K.A. Tucker's books are kind of hit-or-miss for me. I loved A SIMPLE WILD and liked BE THE GIRL, but couldn't get into in this book. I felt a little bogged down by all the descriptions and wasn't drawn in by the story enough to continue reading to the end. I didn't connect to Piper or Kyle, and would have preferred a more exciting hook at the beginning instead of hints of insta-love. However, I think that says more about my preferences than about the quality of this book. I didn't have any other major issues with the writing style.

I've definitely read some positive reviews about SAY YOU STILL LOVE ME from other readers. But for now, I'm passing on this one and will give K.A. Tucker's next release a try.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Not my favourite K.A. Tucker read because it was a little light on the suspense, but it was still twisty and sexy, the way I anticipate a K.A. Tucker book to be. I still managed to race through this title, finishing it in a matter of days and it stayed with me, finding its way into a dream I had the night I finished it.

4,5 perfect balance stars

This book is a perfect balance between cute yet real, past and present, nostalgic yet hopeful.

I won’t explain the plot as you can go read the blurb but I will focus on the cast and what made me love that book

1) Meet the cast:

Kyle is: boyish, handsome, loyal, afraid to be associated with his family’s mistakes, respectful, a good man. Humble yet self-confident.

He respects Piper and can’t believe how lucky he is. He will never pressure her yet once they’ll “do it” he will take care of her. Even as a teenager he was a catch LOL 😀

Daring, he can’t resist a challenge. At camp Wawa he was a people’s boy.



Piper is: rich but values people by their behavior and character not by their bank account. Down to earth. Generous. Simple. Caring. Smart. She is passionate about her dad’s work.

She wants he dad’s approval as they share a special bond.

Teenage Piper was also afraid of her parent’s divorce and what it will entail for her.

She could never resist Kyle’s dare!



Both are attracted to each other like hormonal magnets. It was a little bit like love at first sight. They were oozing pheromones and my head was just pinning as it was such a heady mix!



Now for the sidekicks:

Eric was a hellion. Typical goof and devil may care teenager.



Ashley was sweet, creative and kind. Always ready to follow Piper on her adventure.



Christa was bossy. A planner and organizer. The voice of reason. She also cares deeply about her friends even if her exterior rather looks like a hedgehog than a sweet kitty.



Piper’s dad was intense. Harsh but KA made him not a real villain as all that he’s done was to protect Piper. And he remains human and cares about other’s misfortune. At heart he is a good guy. An overprotective father wanting to protect his daughter. He pushes Piper very hard as he is preparing her, grooming her. He made mistakes but he owned them and somehow atoned for them. As the saying goes: The road to hell is paved with good intentions ….



2) What made me love that book?

Well of course the characters first as I am a character driven stories kind of reader.
I love that KA Tucker takes the time to flesh out her characters and give the needed nuances to make them real. They have flaws but are good at heart. Even Piper’s dad seemed harsh sometimes but we could not stay mad at him as his actions came from the need to protect his daughter but not boss her like you can sometimes see in other storie.



I thought about the construction of the story. Alternating between past and present chapters is never my favorite way to tell a story. I usually want to rush up the past chapters and just stay in the present. Or want a first part about the past and a second past about the present. Yet it did not bother me much in Say You Still Want Me.

Because the past chapters were as interesting and real as the present chapters.
Because the past featured really likeable teenagers falling in love that summer. You even get great sidekicks with the goofy best friend, artsy girl and “always walk the line” roommate.
They were needed to understand the dynamic between Piper and Kyle when they will come face to face again. They were necessary to grasp Kyle’s secrets and some things he’ll tell Piper in the “now”.



I loved all the feelings I got to experience while reading: the meet cute at the camp, the burgeoning love with its thrill and first pitter patter of the heart. The shock at seeing someone you cared for from your past. The anger when Piper had to face masochistic pigs as a vice president of her father’s company. The rush of a work well done be it because the teary little girl you had to mother left you with a parting gift at the end of her week or because you are part of a city’s transformation. I worried and wondered too not knowing if I would simply be one more notch under the alluring boy’s belt or if his come-back in my life had a deeper meaning than just taking a new job.
I cried too, at the end of the summer or learning what happened to some friend.
I also basked in a lasting friendship.



If you are looking for a smart, realistic moving NA story don’t look further!



Last but not least I want to thank Simon and Schuster for sending me this copy!

This book was pure KA Tucker magic. Fantastic from page one. loved every single second of this amazing read and would highly recommend to all romance lovers.

Say You Still Love Me flips between Piper's present-day life as a twenty-nine-year-old VP in her father's real estate development firm and 13 years earlier when she is a camp counselor at Camp Wawa. I like how the story develops both in the present day and the past as we come to discover the importance of history and how powerful memories can be.
Highly recommended for a nice light read about love and the power to overcome.

*I received an advanced reader's copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

3.5 stars

Say You Still Love Me is a story about Piper who's at the top of her game when it comes to her job but still stuck in the past romantically. She can't seem to get over the boy who broke her heart at summer camp. I really LOVED the last 100 pages of this book but everything before that was pretty boring. Too much work talk and not enough drama. Also there's a bunch fo different guys to keep track of in this story. I think fans of K.A. Tucker will probably love this story but for me it was kinda boring most of the way through. I did love the ending though.

This book took me by sheer surprise. Complete and utter surprise (but in the best kind of way!). I love feeling nostalgia while I am reading, no matter the genre of the book and I love the “NA genre” feelings that come out when you read some of those great books (like the ones in 2012-2014) so reading Say You Still Love Me was such a nice breath of fresh air.

I really enjoyed the past and present timeline within the story. In my honest opinion– it really made this book and the feelings that we throughout more real. Seeing the relationship between Piper and Kyle evolve both past and present, really set the tone to this story and made the roller-coaster of emotions that much more intense.

Not to mention I loved Piper and her assertiveness and forwardness when it came to Kyle! Loved it! From the very beginning I just adored the way she stood her ground when it came to him and at times even throwing in some fun and wit with it! When a heroine takes control and lets others know how she is feeling, I am always more drawn to them.

Between the summer vibes, being a kid with no care in the world, fun-dip, and so much more I was on cloud nine in the nostalgia department! Loved it. Appreciated it. Craved it!

I thought Say You Still Love Me was a GREAT “2012 K.A. Tucker” vibe. I have been waiting for this book from her since the Ten Tiny Breath series. If you are a fan of feeling nostalgic, mixed with some NA genre, and some second chance romance… be sure to check this one out come release day!

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the chance to read this book! It was amazing! The first 20 percent of the book had a very slow pace and didn't really hold my attention! I wasn't understanding the back and forth between the times lines. Once Kyle came into the present day storyline that completely changed! I understood how the two time lines were vital besides just in telling a love story. I can't say enough great things about the book! It is one of the best books I have read in awhile! The other 80 percent more than made up for my disinterest in the beginning! I would actually go out an purchase it when it comes out in August just to have a paperback version, it was that good! :)

What a lovely book this is! Piper and Kyle meet at camp 13 years ago and their summer is one of magic and love. In the present they are living very separate lives until Kyle shows up at Piper's family business as a new security guard. This story is told in the past and the present and it is a lovely, romantic story full of heartbreak and joy. This is my first book by KA Tucker and I'm hooked! I loved the writing and the characters were so vivid I felt like I knew them. Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book brought back so many nostalgic camp memories for me and I loved every second of it. The way the story jumps back and forth between past and present added extra suspense to the novel and the characters were delectable. I absolutely loved everything about Say You Love Me and now I kind of want to read it again! Attractive and successful girl falls in love with boy from the wrong side of the tracks... yep-- count me in!

I don't think I've read a single book from K.A. Tucker yet that I haven't loved and Say You Love Me was no exception to that rule. I loved this novel from start to finish and couldn't put it down. I would highly recommend it if you love some feel good romance! I can't wait for you guys to pick this one up! Thank you so much to Atria and NetGalley for sending this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Rating 5/5

I’ve been a fan of K.A. Tucker since she released her first book, and she continues to wow me with her writing. In this book we are introduced to Piper and Kyle, who meet one summer while working as camp counselors. Though they come from completely different backgrounds, the spark between them ignites instantly. Their summer together is one of passion, adventure, and a hint of mischief, but when tragedy strikes they are torn apart leaving Piper with a broken heart and few answers.

Fast forward thirteen years and while Piper is being prepped to take over her father’s business, she bumps into Kyle working security for the very building she works in. Piper is not immune to the emotional whiplash this causes her and soon all the feelings from years ago come flooding back to the surface. Kyle, however, is harboring his own secrets, and they go so much deeper than I could have ever imagined. While I was angry that he just showed up out of the blue with no warning and no explanation, he had his reasons for staying away. But are they enough to allow Piper to forgive and forget, or will it finally destroy whatever feelings Piper has been holding onto all these years? I’ll leave that for you to find out. ;)

While this isn’t my favorite book by K.A. Tucker, I did really enjoy reading it. She has a way of writing stories that are both entertaining and relatable, and this book is a perfect example of that. I look forward to reading more from her.

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3.5 stars!!

Thank you to Atria Books for approving me for an early copy!

I've been excited to read this book for awhile now, and when I was approved I was excited to dive in that second and DEVOUR this story. I've been a huge fan of KA Tucker's recent releases, so I will read anything she writes honestly.

THE SIMPLE WILD was one of my all time favorite books last year, I mean I was OBSESSED with that book inside and out. One of the highlights of WILD for me was that the atmosphere Tucker created with the book. I truly felt like I was in the Alaskan woods - truly, the entire book was an intimate experience and made me mark Alaska down as one of my top places to visit.

OKAY, enough about that book! While I did enjoy SAY YOU STILL LOVE ME, I didn't think it was on the same level as THE SIMPLE WILD. In SYSLM, I thought Tucker captured the atmosphere of Camp WaWa in a similar way she did with the Alaskan Wild in TSW. I truly felt like I was at the camp with Piper and Kyle, and I was actually almost sad reading the flashback chapters because they made me nostalgic and made me wish I had been a camp counselor back when I was in high school. Anyways, I really loved the summer camp chapters because I truly could feel the bond between Piper and Kyle, and enjoyed reading about them falling in love so quickly and effortlessly - the two were definitely made for each other...

BUT....Okay, when I read the synopsis my heart jumped with excitement when I read that this was going to be an office romance of sorts because I AM OBSESSED WITH THEM, but when I would get to the present day chapters, it almost felt like I was reading a different book??? The romance between Kyle and Piper didn't flow quite as effortlessly in the present chapters as it did in the flashback chapters...I mean 13 years had passed between the past and present, so I thought that Piper and Kyle would have to fall in love with each other again, but they really didn't, it was just kinda assumed they still loved each other, but even then, the romance felt so STALE??? Or I felt really detached to the romance in the present? And I think this is where the book fell flat for me because the author is trying to convince me that these two are in love with each other still and are basically going to spend the rest of their lives together, but I felt like Piper and Kyle were two different people and the CONNECTION WAS NOT THERE ANYMORE.

Overall, I really enjoyed the story, it was a bit slow at times during the present chapters with the whole Tripp storyline that I didn't care for, but I would definitely pick this one up if you've been a fan of Tucker's previous books. SYSLM was a cute story, but is still no match for me and my love for the Simple Wild (oh hey, on a completely unrelated topic, THE SIMPLE WILD would make an amazing movie, so yeah, tell Netflix to get on that please!)

Say You Still Love Me had great characters. I loved Piper's tenacity and strength. As she worked to fill her father's shoes in their family company, her resiliency and drive made her very successful. Kyle had a challenging childhood, the polar opposite of Piper's childhood. Yet, despite their differences, they find common ground and love. Moving from flashbacks to present time was a literary treat for me as we were able to see how Piper and Kyle first fell in love.

Loved this cute quick easy read book. The past and present writing style had me hooked from the beginning. The storyline will take you right back to the easy teenage days of hanging with your besties day after day after day. Super cute story that was well written and fun to read.

Thank you to Net Galley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book brought me right back to my summers in high school, where everyday was spent allll day long at our swim club. This book has flashbacks between a high school summer at Camp WaWa, and present day, 13 years later, and centers on a summer love that quickly ended but was never forgotten. The characters are so endearing and it 100% makes me wish I grew up at summer camp. My favorite part though, is the strong female lead who knows what she wants, and always goes for it. I flew through this and really enjoyed it!

Thank you to @netgalley + @atriabooks for an eARC in exchange for an honest review! .

Oh my, this story was SO GOOD. Piper Calloway is the VP at her fathers multibillion-dollar real estate firm. She’s grown up living a privileged life, and currently lives with her best friends in a posh downtown penthouse. She thought her biggest problems were dealing with office sexism and tolerating her ex-fiancé, and fellow VP, every day, until she runs into her first love, Kyle Miller, the new security guard of her fathers building.

The story is told from alternating timelines, and I adored how Tucker wove the story together. Piper and Kyle met as teenagers the summer that they were both camp counselors. I never went to summer camp, but I was here for all the camp chapters! Piper and Kyle had completely different childhoods and life experiences, their class differences play a lot into how their relationship progresses during the flashback chapters.

This story is filled with angst and sexual tension, both past and present. But there’s not a lot of sex in this one. Mostly tension and insane chemistry (there’s a bit more steam during the flashback chapters). The contrast between watching Piper and Kyle fall in love as teenagers and then Piper trying to figure out what went wrong 13 years later, completely hooked me. There’s a mystery element, Piper doesn’t know everything that happened during their camp romance. Needing to know what happened is what made the book unputdownable for me!

I loved that Piper is a strong business woman, but I did question how realistic it would be for her to become completely distracted at work once Kyle returns. I mean, it’s been 13 years since they’ve seen each other, yet he flips her world upside down upon returning. Regardless, this earns 5 stars from me.

If you love second chance slow-burns, put Say You Still Love Me on your TBR now and get ready for August 6th!

While there were parts of this book that irritated me, I honestly could not put this down! I read this story in one sitting and got nothing accomplished all day. (The kids got Happy Meals for dinner because I couldn't tear myself away) I can't wait to see what this author throws at us next!

Say You Still Love Me by KA Tucker is a solid read.that takes the reader back to a time where things were much simpler. Combine that with adult responsibilities and this was a tale that flipped back and forth between the past and the present.