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Since You've Been Gone

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Since You've Been Gone by Samantha Chase is a good fit for readers looking for an uplifting story about second chances, personal growth, and the power of community, set in the heartwarming context of animal rescue.

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He met the girl of his dreams at eight years old and finding her again halts the breath in his lungs. He will finally find the love he found years ago.

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I haven't read any of the Magnolia Sound series till now but they are standalone novels so you don't need to. I've got this book as an ARC and haven't had the chance to read it till now but man I hate that I waited. This series I can tell are small town romances and they are adorable. Since You've Been Gone was a quick read about Emma and Garett. Garett has loved Emma his whole life but never acted on it till now, now that she is divorced. He is back visiting his small town but wants to make it permanent so he can have Emma in his life. Like I said, it's cute. I wouldn't mind checking out the rest of the series to learn more about these characters.

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I have to admit, I could not finish this book...I actually liked the storyline and the characters but I could not STAND listening to the narrator in the audio book...so I will be requesting a copy from the library one day and I will read it the way a book is meant to be read. :) I am not sure if I accidentally requested an audio book not realizing what I was doing or what but I know I don't like to be read to...

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A very surface level story about love. Felt like I missed out on a lot since this was the first one I’ve read

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Since You've Been Gone is a welcome reminder of the genius that is Samantha Chase. She leads with heart. Tempts with humor and seduces with romance. Emmaline and Garrett take emotions on a tumultuous ride of love, life and heartache that will tug at the heartstrings. Small town romance with big personality.

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This is a night addition to the series. Set in a small town, friends Emmaline and Garrett never could their act together. Both having a thing for each other. Life got in the way. Finally things are starting align for these two. This was a sweet small town romance. I was able to have the audio version of this book a and I really enjoyed the narrator.

I received this ARC through #netgalley and I am voluntarily reviewing this book

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3 stars
Since You've Been Gone is the perfect summer romance to read on the beach. The main characters are both very sweet and have a clear connection from page one. I wish we got a little more insight into their childhood, as this is a childhood friends to lovers story, but still, their romance and mutual pining was very cute. I did find this story (and these characters, specifically Emma) to be a bit cliche at times, especially towards the very start and end of the novel, but the middle section was really well written. During that middle part, the tone became a bit more serious and as more plot lines than just the romantic one were introduced, I found myself becoming much more invested in this book. Overall, this was a super cute and stress free read. Despite some of the more serious subject matter, this book has a pretty lighthearted atmosphere and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxed, HEA romance. I'll probably pick up more books in this series the next time I am looking for another read like that.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I sound like a broken record, but Samantha Chase is a favorite. I read and love all she writes!
I’ve loved this series so much. This story really touched my heart because it involves two people who love animals. Including rescuing dogs in a book makes my heart swell. Add in this great story with characters I really enjoy and some romance? What’s not to love?

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Since You've Been Gone by Samantha Chase
Narrated by Carly Robins
Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Since You've Been Gone by Samantha Chase is a sweet romance. I loved the story and the characters. It is about two former friends who haven’t seen each other in years. They come back together years later by trying to help her parents animal rescue.

I'm grateful Dreamscape Media, and NetGalley for an ARC of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.

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a women struggling with massive debts incurred by her ex husband, and a social media star who has loved her since childhood reconnect after years apart. He may be the only shot at saving her fathers dog rescue business and the only one who can take her heart.

Cute sappy romance and everything it needs to be!

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Since You've Been Gone is a sweet, small town book about an animal rescue. I loved the relationship that built between Garrett and Emmaline. This story was super light and a quick read that was perfect for the summer. It is book eight in the Magnolia series and can be read as a standalone. Thanks to Netgalley and Chasing Romance, Inc. for an advanced audio version in exchange for an honest review.

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I enjoyed listening to these two friends get to know each other again and give into their feelings for each other. I also thought there was adequate information about their pasts and growing up together to understand their dynamic and why they had the issues and concerns each of them had.

Emmaline and Garrett had me invested and I loved listening while I was doing housework and didn't get lost or miss anything important. I enjoy friends to lovers romance, this was made better by adding in second chances and puppies!! Everything is better with puppies!

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An adorable small town romance with relatable characters and overall just a lot of fun! I was worried about it being in a series that I haven’t read, but it stands alone. Would recommend!

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This was a cute story about childhood best friends who have always been in love with each other. Emma's parents own a dog rescue and Garrett is a vet looking for a job. They haven't been in touch with each other in years, but that all changes with a few well timed events.

I enjoyed this story, but I wasn't really invested in the characters. Had I read the other 7 books in this series, I might have been a little more invested. I'm not sure if this is a companion novel or if all the books follow Emmaline's character. I might go back and read a few of the earlier books as I do love a good series. This does have a bit of a miscommunication trope which I dislike a lot, but it does get resolved pretty quickly.

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It was a really cute small town romance. Emma had a bunch of stuff going on in the story and the romance between them was super sweet I’ll have to read the rest of the series soon!

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Since You've Been Gone by Samantha Chase
Narrated by Carly Robins
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Pub Date 10 Aug 2021 | Archive Date 30 Aug 2021
Genre: General Fiction (Adult) | Romance

Since You've Been Gone by Samantha Chase is a sweet romance. I loved the story and fell in love with the characters! I definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a feel good romance!

I'm so grateful to Samantha Chase, Dreamscape Media, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.

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This was a really cute This is a wonderful addition to Magnolia Sound series. Emmaline is trying to get her life back together after a divorce. Garrett is a veterinarian who is trying to get his life on track. They were just friends in past. Emmaline was always the girl of Garrett's dreams. Garrett was too unsure of himself to show his true feelings. Garrett never wanted to mess up their friendship. They have some communication issues that need to be resolved. Emmaline wants Garrett to be all in. But Garrett still has self esteem issues. I love how Emmaline takes charge of the situation. She is wonderful strong female in this book. Emmaline knows the Garrett completes her. Again Samantha brings Magnolia Sound to life. I loved the Axel and animal rescue theme of this love story. This is a perfect summer read. story. You get to watch

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I listened to this audio book on a road trip with my mom and we both thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. The first thing my mom said after we stopped for a break was how amazing the narrator was and I completely agree. She spoke at a great speed, was clear in her speech and was good with narrating the various voices of each of the characters.

Additionally, this story was very well written, has amazing characters and character development and is fun to read/listen to. The plot is fun and different than the typical second chance romance style novels and leaves room for speculation and surprise!

In Since You've Been Gone, Emmaline is a small town gal who has lived in her hometown for her entire life, less her time in college, helping her mom and stepdad with their puppy rescue and as of recent surviving her divorce. She has always mildly crushed on her best friend Garrett, and finds herself watching his Instagram post one day as it goes viral (thanks to her mom sharing him in all of his topless, adorable puppy glory). Will Emma get over her nerves and tell him that she has liked him all of these years and that her time with her ex never stopped her crush?

Garrett Coleman has loved Emmaline since he was 8. And now that he has returned home while job searching, amid a current social media rising stardom he just may have a chance with the girl (well woman) of his dreams, if she'll have him. Can Garrett figure out his social media thing, his veterinary job search and his dreams for the future to let Emma in?

Be sure to listen to this wonderful novel and phenomenal narrator to find out what happens between Emmaline and Garrett. Its not your typical friends to lovers romance! Their is some significant family drama, some small town shenanigans, lots of puppies and lots of beauty! It's a true cannot miss!

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I'm quickly becoming a fan of Samantha Chase and her sweet, small town romances !
Emma and Garrett are lovable and this story makes me want to go to Magnolia Sound.
I love a meant to be, going back home romance and if you love small town romance you'll love this book!!!
You can read or listen to this one which is another reason I enjoy her books since I mostly listen to audio.

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