I loved this book so much I wound up buying multiple copies to give to my book club friends. If you love slow burn, small town, heart warming romances that will make you smile and cry-this is the perfect read. This is my first book by this author and I will be reading more. Just an engrossing and captivating read!

THANK YOU TO NETGALLEY FOR AN ARC OF THIS BOOK IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW!

I loved the cover of this book. It reminds me of a Colleen Hoover cover. 
This book deals with a lot of loss and heartbreak. Two people who are on opposite sides of the world just happened to cross paths. The two will start to help each other heal and maybe in time their hearts will come together. 
I liked this book and the storyline that was given. Classic betrayal and loss for both characters. Just like Wren's mother always said, "Trust your instincts", I am glad I did because this book is great.

Ooooh this one is a tough one. I listened to it on audio and I don't think the narrator and I vibed very well. I felt like Wren had absolutely zero personality, actually all of the characters besides Bailey seemed pretty dull. I appreciated the story and how it handles different kinds of grief: end of relationships, loss of loved ones, parents splitting up at a young age, plus many more instances.

I'm sure I would have enjoyed this more if I had physically read it so I'll remember that for next time I read a Paige Toon novel.

Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paige Toon is a heartbreaking and heart mending story that tells the story of Wren and Anders with gorgeous care and prose. This is a love story that will have you rooting for its main characters and will remind you to believe in love.

Thank you to Netgalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, G.P. Putnam's Sons for the ARC - Only Love Can Hurt Like This is out now!

Wren flees her cozy home in England after realizing her fiancé loves someone else. Heading to her father's farm in Indiana is a perfect getaway, except Wren always has felt like a guest in her step-mother's house. With a broken heart and decades worth of hurt feelings, Wren might need more than a short visit to heal. With her younger half-sister as a distraction and the goal of improving her family's relationship, Wren digs in. Meeting the neighboring farm's brothers and spending time with them helps Wren process her feelings until she starts to fall for Anders who lost his wife and clearly isn't over her. Will Wren heal enough to find her path forward, and is it with Anders, or will he lead to another broken heart? Fans of Colleen Hoover and Emily Henry will love this character-driven romance.

This was such a sweet read. It beautifully showed the complexity of relationships. Tackling how some relationships end because you’re not meant to be, some end tragically, and some are a means to finding the right person. It also explored forgiveness and family dynamics beautifully.

Thoughts:
-I loved every character in this book. They all had great character growth and were just all around likable
-Wren’s rocky relationship with her dad, step-mom, and half-sister were a big plus for me. I loved the complexity of their relationships and how each side saw things so differently growing up. It highlighted the struggles a child of divorce faces nicely. It was heartwarming to watch them rebuild their relationship
-Anders was such a stand-up guy going through a really terrible situation and handling it with grace
-I absolutely loved Jonas and Bailey’s friendship
-I wish we got more of Anders’ point of view - I think his storyline would have packed more of a punch if we had

I really enjoyed this book, but at some points it lacked the umph I expected. I still teared up at points and highly recommend it!

Thank you Netgalley, Paige Toon and Penguin Group Putnam, G.P. Putnam's Sons for the opportunity to review this book!

This was a great book. I didn't want to put it down when I started and never wanted it to end. I think I could have stayed in the lives of all the characters forever. The story is painful at times in varying degrees but is always shrouded with hope, forgiveness and love. I think I'll be checking more out from this author in the near future.

Beautifully written novel, I felt it to be very personal.
Wren and her story captivated me from the very first page and stuck with me even after I finished the novel 🥲

This book was beautiful. Heartbreaking and unforgettable. I really enjoyed the two main characters. The twist was wow. Amazing.

Emotional and epic romance that I could not put down. WOW!! This one made me cry like a baby and man was it so good. This slow burn love story is one you won't soon forget as you close the last page. It is one that will totally put you into a reading slump and make you want to read it all over again. I can not wait to won a print copy of this title.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance reader copy of this book. If one is looking for a read alike for Colleen Hoover Paige Toon, comes close. This is a love story with a twist and a bit of thriller. Keep writing Paige. Loved it!

Paige Toon's debut left me torn on how to review it. Wren's journey of healing on her father's farm introduces her to Anders, a widower grappling with his past. While there were aspects I struggled with, such as excessive internal dialogue and multiple conflicts detracting from the main story, I still found the Ander/Wren moments entertaining. The characters, especially Jonas, were likable, and the unexpected twist added emotional depth. Overall, it's worth a try, offering an engaging read without major regrets. I rate it 3 stars, rounding up for this review.

Wow- this was such a tender and beautiful story. While it definitely had my attention from the beginning, I did find myself wondering when the secret that the back of the book heavily mentions would finally be revealed. The characters in this book were strong, unique, complicated, yet relatable. Overall, I wish the pace had been a little quicker and I think there was room for a little more drama/detail, but it was an enjoyable read nonetheless.

Thank you to the publisher, author and NetGalley for my free review copies.

I loved this book! it was so beautifully written and a great story about waht it means to love and lose and to love again.

Such a great story about loss and starting over. Both Wren and Anders have suffered. They escape to the peacefulness of an Indiana farm where they learn how to trust again. They open their shutdown hearts to the possibility of happiness. I love a good love story that's not too complicated, everyone knows they have issues, and work towards solving them.

**Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions expressed in this review are mine alone.**

Talk about tugging at your heartstrings more than a few times. This read is emotional for a lot of reasons. So many emotions through this read; there’s hurt, grief, fears, abandonment, loss, and love. There’s complicated relationships between siblings, families, and partners that made this read real and relatable. My heart went out to Wren for everything she dealt with and the soul searching she did to accept what happened and how it prepared her to move forward. Anders story is heartbreaking and the grief he carries weighs him down immensely and Wren saw it along with everyone else.

For how emotional this read is it flows so nicely and quickly that I read it in less than a day. If you love a romance book that’s not just a romance book and that knows how to tug at your heartstrings then you definitely need to read this book.



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I enjoyed reading Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paige Toon. The story and characters are wonderful! Happy Reading!
**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**

Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC of this book.
I really enjoy Paige Toon's books and this was no exception. The thing I appreciated most about this book was that is didnt rely on the miscommunication trope that is so frequently found in books. These people had a real and thoughtful stumbling block to overcome to find their HEA. For me that takes effort and intelligence on the behalf of the writer and editor and I greatly appreciate that. The characters were well thought out and while there were several story lines going on at the same time they all seemed to make sense within the main plot.

What a bittersweet, original love story. This was my first PT but it won't be my last! This felt like a mature relationship and I appreciated this story so much. Loved all the characters too. Will definitely recommend. 4.5 rounded up.

Lawd I’m sitting here with tears running down my face. This is the first book in a long time I stayed up almost all night to read. The characters are so well written. Flawed but beautiful.

As someone married to a Hoosier, I loved all the places mentioned. It really felt accurate and like I was there with them.

I know this is a standalone but I would love more books with these characters. Maybe centered around the farm? Although it was perfectly wrapped up I just hate to think of never visiting with these characters again.