The story of Us is a romantic story about second chances and true love. Since my husband and I met at a bookstore, all books with a bookstore themed love story holds a special place in my heart.
Jaime and Sawyer were interesting people to get to know. I got caught up in their friendship and wanted to know what happened. It's a small town and everyone knows everyone. There were a couple side stories too that I enjoyed reading about as well.
I watched the movie and then read the book. While I enjoyed the movie, I felt like the book had much more depth to it.
This story is a light and fun romance that will give you all the romantic feels. It'll leave you with hope for true love.

I recommend this book to my family and friends.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

The Story of Us was written based on a Hallmark movie, which is a bit different. I enjoyed this romance about a woman, Jamie Vaughn, whose bookstore is in danger of being closed as the owner of the building is redeveloping and will be bringing in different types of stores to the small community. Of course the architect who is drawing the plans is Sawyer, her old boyfriend who moved away when he went to college and never returned until now. Will she be able to block the plans or get him to see they can work together for the betterment of everyone?

This was a delightful, heartwarming story that is a perfect fit into the Hallmark family. The biggest downfall to me was that I had already seen the movie, so I knew what was going to happen. That being said, if you haven't seen the movie, and you love Hallmark movies, you will love this story. Jamie is a darling in the community and she works hard to get others on her side. Money talks, so she is up against that, but she perseveres. Of course Sawyer is the bad guy, at first, but he gradually comes around. This is a second chance romance, with characters that are easy to like. The secondary characters play a role in the story and the relationship between Rick and Lucy add some comic relief. Overall this is an uplifting story with a great happily ever after.

I really enjoyed Love at The Shore so I had high hopes for this Hallmark book. (I didn't see the movie)
This book was fine. Fluffy and very Valentines-y. I'd give it 3.5 stars.

I especially enjoyed the secondary storyline of the side kicks and their mutual crushes. It was fun to see everyone conspire to get them together.

This book falls hard into all the usual tropes. I found the heroine way too naïve for a 35 year old business owner. She should do more marketing and less wishing and hoping to bring in more sales. Lucky for her, a call to the newspaper editor at 6 pm and gets an "article" in the next morning's paper that goes "viral" and brings in hundreds of customers before noon.

There's lots of description of coats. There's lots of clenched stomachs and lumpy throats.
I wish the love story mystery of the original bookstore owners was more developed.
I wish that the solution for reimagining downtown was more collaborative and strategic between the two main characters instead of the typical surprise revealed at town meeting.

I was also glad for a town festival that was planned and executed well ahead of time. Too often the two characters are expected to pull it of with a week's notice.

*I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher and I am required to disclose that in my review in compliance with federal law.*

Always enjoy a story involving a bookstore. This book is very Much like a Hallmark movie -which I adore. It’s a small town second chance romance that will make you happy.

Loved this movie and the actors that were in it. So I was excited to read the book and it was not a disappointment. All of the Hallmark movies and now the books are my number go to items to watch and read. So thank you and keep bringing them out!

Hmmm so I didn’t haaaate it, and it was enjoyable, maybe just not my cup of tea. It had likeable characters but sometimes I wanted to smack them.

These novelizations are great for fans of the movies to dive a little deeper into them and have a ton of fun with. In this book we get to do that with their relationship before they separated and the battle over the bookstore. I love letters and letter writing so that element was fun. If you like Hallmark movies you'll enjoy this

Lovely romance novel that have everything to put you in the best mood. The story with the story.. i love that it have a main story and the second one with B characters.
Small town, second chances and different love stories what else do you need? 🙆
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC.

This was a hallmark movie that I watched first and enjoyed. It was fun to read more detail and background to go with the movie.

A sweet and charming take that is exactly what you expect from a Hallmark romance. To me, it had undertones of the "You've Got Mail" story arc, plus the fun of a second chance relationship. Easy to read and an immersive escape from real life with romance and a small-town bookstore and old love letters, I can't imagine not enjoying this one.

My thanks to the publisher for the complimentary copy via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

Second chance love stories are some of my favorite troupes. Add in Hallmark-esque goodness and you have a winner. This was such a cute story!

Jamie is an incurable romantic, dreamy and in love with her small bookstore.



Sawyer is a freelance architect who wants to have a permanent job and doesn't have to cross the country to work. He hasn't set foot in his hometown in years and thanks to an audacious project he will have to face everything he left behind.

The reunion between them having Jane Austen as cupid was lovely and I am super suspicious because I love Persuasion.

I love Hallmark Channel films so much and having the chance to read them makes me even more passionate. The writer of The Story of Us managed to get me to see the movie along the lines of the books and live this cute love story even more.

I loved the cover too much and also follow the story of Lucy and Rick.

A book based on second chance romance, with small town romance mixed in it, along with a bookshop owner and an architect naturally brings one word in mind - Magical. And this book was magical. Throughout the book I was focused on the descriptions of the place and boy, did I want to go there!
The romance was as magical as the setting.

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Blurb - Jamie is the owner of True Love, a cafe bookshop. It's been her dream since childhood to become a published author. She used to go to True Love and think about owning it one day. That's where she met Sawyer for the first time. They became highschool sweethearts but then broke up only to meet after 15 years. But now circumstances have changed, especially because they are on the opposite sides and victory for one would mean destruction fir another.

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Sawyer and Jamie truly were a treat to watch. And there's another couple in there which were very adorable. Lately I have read a few novels wherein I was not able to feel the tension between the main characters but this is definitely not one of them. And that's the beauty about second chance romances. It was truly an amazing read!

The Story of Us
by: Teri Wilson
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I loved The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson, so I requested and received The Story of Us from @NetGalley. I also love a Hallmark movie and a Hallmark movie-like book, so that “Based on the Hallmark Original Movie” description didn’t scare me. It should have. This was too predictable, too sweet, too cheesy. I’d pass on this if I were you, but definitely read The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson.

What's better than reading a love story? How about a double love story. This wonderful book wasn't just about the main characters rekindling their high school love affair, but there was also an interesting B story about their mutual friends finally finding the courage to admit they love each other. I loved this book so much. It was cozy and heartwarming and had such a satisfying ending. And, the plot centered around a bookstore. There's nothing better than reading a book about a bookstore, and this was one of my favorites books that takes place in a bookstore!

I love second chance love stories and The Story of Us is a great one. Very sweet and enjoyable.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

The Story of Us is a sweet, tender second chance at love story with a bit of a bite – I was completely enchanted by not only the location of Waterford but by the unique small-town feel of this story as well.

Once upon a time Jamie and Sawyer were high-school sweethearts until he left for college and everything changed for them. Now, years later, Jamie is the proud owner of a romance bookstore struggling like all small businesses are but happy and content for the most part. Right up until Sawyer returns to his hometown with a monstrous business proposition for their town – one that would gobble up so many small businesses and drop them into an ugly, unnecessary retail building that belongs in a much larger town, not Waterford. Jamie will begin a local campaign to convince local businesses to fight Sawyer, to keep the small-town appeal of Waterford going strong — and to remind Sawyer of what he left behind and that it’s not the town that needs changing but him.

If Sawyer and Jamie’s love story wasn’t already a Hallmark movie I’d be among the first to suggest it as one. A romance with quirky characters, a lovely location, and two people who really do belong together if they can find their way back to each other through this mess that Sawyer has brought to town. I had fun, and if you love a really good love story then The Story of Us is perfect for you.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from Hallmark Publishing via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

The Story Of Us is a sweet, clean romance story. My dream job is to own or work in a bookstore so I loved the setting. I really loved the character development abs the way the story flowed. This book did not disappoint me in any way and I recommend it.

This was such an enjoyable, sweet romance. I love that the main female lead owned a bookstore. The love story was sweet and a little different than some of the other Hallmark storylines. I enjoyed it!

I received an ARC of The Story of Us by Teri Wilson from Hallmark Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

I give this book 5 stars! Teri Wilson did not disappoint!!! Fantastic setting, great storyline, and overall feel-good book! I highly recommend this well written sweet romance!