This book kept me interested from start to finish. I’m not sure how much to say here because I went into it mostly blind. I wondered what was going to happen next when it felt like things were pretty resolved by the 1/3rd mark. And then there was a turn! It was even more engrossing after that. I do have more I could say about characters and situations but I think it’s better to go into this one knowing less so you can feel it more. Definite recommend.
Thanks to the author, Joffe Books, and NetGalley for this advance reader copy.

Those who have seen the film 'Sliding Doors' will definitely enjoy this book! Josie experiences a bike crash that turns her world upside down- literally! She wakes up in a completely different life with new love interests, jobs, and challenges. This book illustrates each choice in our life can lead us down a completely different path but eventually, we end up exactly where we are meant to be.

Brief Synopsis: On Josie’s 36-year-old birthday, she’s in a bike accident and wakes up in the hospital in a different life than what she remembers. In a lot of ways, this new reality is everything she’s ever dreamed of, but Josie feels out of place (as you would) and she starts to wonder how she can get back to her old life.

I went into this thinking it was going to be similar to Remember Me by Sophie Kinsella….a light, breezy, sort of “what happens when you wake up to a life you don’t remember” thing. This was so much more than that and I loved it!

I really loved the author’s writing style. I was hooked from the very first chapter and read it in pretty much one sitting. It’s a much more complex story than I anticipated, and the author handles everything beautifully. It’s a perfect romance read for the summer—the characters are well developed and fleshed out, it’s thought provoking and Josie is easy to connect with. I did not want this to end.

Thanks to NetGalley and Joffe Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was amazing! I was hooked from the beginning and finished in one sitting. I really enjoyed the parallel universe concept and the writer kept it fast paced. It was emotional and heartbreakingly beautiful at times. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. This really is a must read!! 5 stars ⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for this arc!

In this story, we follow Josie who gets into an accident and slips into a parallel universe. A universe in which she is married to a hot rich caring guy but someone she loves is dead. A universe in which her other self seems to be still grieving that person and trying to rebuild her relationship with her husband. A universe in which she is herself but slightly different.

Told from the perspective of Josie, a 36-year-old woman, we travel with her through space and time to New York City which has her name written all over it. We see why her other self fell in love with her husband and how her life might have turned out if one thing had been different—the butterfly effect in its glory.

To be honest, I did not connect with any of the characters, not even Josie. I felt like the writing relied too much on the dialogue and not enough on the feelings, and descriptions. Characters did not stand out to me and even pissed me off from time to time.

I also found the themes discussed not fleshed out and flat. Some dialogue too made me feel iffy (that could be just me, but I did not think someone saying she's an "invalid" was appropriate as this term is disrespectful or asking if her cursing was caused by Tourette's which Josie doesn't seem to have, it's never been mentioned before or after this point).

3/5, I do like the concept however I did not really enjoy the execution.

Thank you Netgalley and Joffe Books for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Wow wow wow!!! The description of this story was so intriguing to me and I was hooked before I had even started reading. I could not put this book down, I read almost all of it in one sitting!

When Josie wakes up in hospital after a bike accident, she finds herself in a world she has no memory of, including a man claiming to be her husband that she cannot remember.

Without giving too much away, you get to see Josie try to adapt to her new life whilst also mourning the loss of her old life. The story was so complex and completely sucked me into Josie’s world. I felt like I was going through everything with her and was praying everything worked out for the best for her. I absolutely loved the ending (no spoilers here) and the way this entire book was written was absolute perfection.

This book is available to buy on the 30th of June and I will be recommending this to absolutely everyone, it was just so good!!

I really enjoyed this book. It was interesting and thought-provoking. I really liked the concept, although it was a little hard to keep track of at times. But all in all, it was a great read, and I had a hard time putting it down. I am looking forward to future books by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed reading this book that has some heavier moments. Parallel universes is a concept not often written about and I think it was executed fairly well

Josie switches places with a version of her self from an alternate reality. In this new alternate reality, both women find things that they had longed for. One version has a husband , a great career and lifestyle. The other gets to spend time with a deceased brother , and enjoy a carefree single lifestyle. However the grass is not always greener, and the women need to decide if they want to revert to their original reality.
It’s an enjoyable read. It’s fast paced and keeps you interested

This is Josie’s story of being in two realities. On the night of her birthday she crashes her bike. She wakes up in another reality while her other self wakes up her reality. In one reality she is married and her brother is dead. In the other reality she’s single and her brother is alive. They are envious of each others reality. Each Josie keeps a journal in case they get back to their own realities. Both do things in their new reality that they feel guilty for. Each comes up with a plan to recreate the crash that switched them.

This book is extremely well written and thought provoking. I thought about it long after I finished the story. I hope to see more books from this author. A marvelous debut novel.

Josie gets into a bike accident on her birthday and wakes up in another life. What does she do? How does she move forward?

This book was so intriguing and I loved the concept of it. Being told in the style of “her” and “me” was extremely effective for storytelling and we got to watch the story unfold simultaneously. The romance was sweet.

This was a page turner for me and I struggled to put the book down. I wanted to know what happened with Josie in each timeline. I loved her growth and how she thought the same in both universes. I loved Rob. I even liked Peter. The family dynamics were so interesting.

When they switch back, I thought Other Josie’s anger toward Rob was really ridiculous, considering she did something similar with Peter.

I loved the epilogue though, and how Josie found Rob again.

Thank you NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

"Okay, boots, let's see if you were made for walkin'."

I don't know if this quote was pun intended or not, but it left the biggest impression on me and motivated me to keep reading, just because I love pop culture references.

The whole novel was great. I loved the fact that mystery was kept throughout the whole story, which kept me interested. It reminded me a bit of Dr. Strange, so if any Marvel fans are reading this, you're definitely going to find something for yourself.

What repelled me from giving the whole 5 stars was that at one point the story seemed finished, and I was kind of happy with the outcome, but a plot twist came and it left me a little bewildered. Maybe that plot twist could've came earlier. Anyway if it was possible, I would've given 4,5 stars, because as I mentioned, the quote still kept me interested.

Overall, the book lived up to it's expectations as "THE MUST-READ ROMANCE NOVEL OF SUMMER 2022".

When I read the blurb I thought I knew where the book was going to be about. I was so wrong.

I remember a movie with Gwyneth Paltrow called 'Sliding doors' about split decisions that change your life and how this plays out.
This story about Josie is about a bike-accident she has that somehow puts her in a parallel life. She has a different house, career and an amazing husband. But what about the other Josie? And is this life what she wants?

Both Josies struggle and prosper in their new lives. Both lives have ups and downs. It tugged at my heartstrings. The decisions they are faced with, the sadness but also happiness.

What an amazing read. I loved the ending! I highly recommend.

I couldn’t put this down- I was rooting for everyone. The pacing was great, well-written characters, and a really intriguing story. I would love to read more from this author.

It was an okay read and easy to get through. The concept of a parallel life was a great plot but I felt the writing style was not for me as it did not flow as coherently. Much of the writing was more speech rather than description.

I really, really enjoyed this book. It hooked me from the very beginning and kept me hooked the entire time!

What would you do if you woke up from an accident but in a different version of your life? Josie is off to celebrate her 36th birthday but gets into a biking accident. She wakes up in the hospital to an unfamiliar man. The man happens to be her husband! A husband she never met or remembers even marrying. Josie struggles to understand what is happening. In her “real” life she is finally *hopefully* getting the guy she has crushed on forever, her career is doing okay, and she is single but happy. Now she is in a parallel version of her life. A doting and loving husband Rob, a beautiful home of her dreams, and an amazing career. But she doesn’t recall any of this. Josie struggles to understand what is happening, and tries to uncover how she is living this new life. Josie has a decision to make: go back to her old life or stay in her new life. The book will unfold with Josie’s story and her decision to what she wants. Now what would you do?

What I loved:
-Josie! She is very relatable, endearing, and I really loved her personality. I would feel the same way she did if I woke up to a new life.
-the first chapter had me hooked! I had to know how this story would unfold. I also had to know how this was happening!
-Even though her new life sounds awesome, we still deal with some heartbreaks along the way. This made the story more believable in terms of not everything is greener on the other side. Also creates more at stake on what life she wants.


This book is a great romance, and a perfect summer read. I often loved the romance elements, and the funny moments. But even the heartbreaking moments were realistic and hits you right in the feels. I found the writing style to be great and really sucks you in. I was able to finish this book in less than 24 hours. I honestly couldn't put it down. This is definitely a book everyone needs to add to their summer reads! Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!