With an open door unique take of a second chance romance this book was a bit heavier than the previous book in the series. It is much more of a domestic drama than a rom-com but there are many warm, funny moments sprinkled throughout. I would definitely recommend reading Josh and Gemma Make a Baby before starting this one so you can understand how the relationship started. It will help to appreciate all that they are going through in this book.
Erin Mallen's narration gave life to Josh and Gemma's story. Her numerous voices make listening to the audiobook very enjoyable.
The characters are well developed and still relatable even if their situation may not be. How Josh and Gemma's relationship became a second chance romance even after they had a baby and started wedding ceremony was a unique situation. But the way they get through it builds their relationship in an even stronger way than it had the first time around. I loved the added drama Ian, once again, gave to their story. This book has heart and emotion which kept me interested throughout while rooting for Josh and Gemma to get back what they once had by the end.
I am grateful to Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC and Netgalley for the opportunity to listen to an audiobook of this emotional book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

A great story, beautifully narrated and a pleasure to listen to.

I enjoy Sarah Ready's novels very much and I am very thankful for the opportunity to listen to the audiobook of this one.

3 stars
audiobook review

I love the narrator but I felt that even her talent couldn't make me like this story to rate it more than 3 stars for me. I love a story where we get to see the main characters once more but this was a story where the characters were experiencing heartbreak and questioning their strength as individuals and as a couple. It took me a while to finish this story and when I did overall I feel like this was a one time listen for me. I do have a copy of the book and may give it a chance and read it instead.

I really tried to get into this but just could t connect with it and ended up DNFinf it. I wish NetGalley would allow you to skip giving a star rating on books if you DNF because I can’t accurately say what I’d rate it.

I listened to the audiobook of "Josh and Gemma the Second Time Around" by Sarah Ready. I loved the first book in the series, and picked this one up without even knowing what it was about. It was quite a bit more intense than I was expecting, and heartbreaking at times. I was torn on how to feel about the reintroduction of Ian in the story, but ended up okay with it by the end. I really enjoy the author's writing style and ability to tackle difficult topics while keeping the stories light and fun. I will definitely be reading any new books written by Sarah Ready.

I admit to dnfing this. I approached this book with interest, particularly drawn to its premise and the promise of a second chance romance—a theme I typically enjoy. However, I must admit that my reading experience was somewhat hampered by personal preferences and initial expectations. One of the central plot devices, the coma trope, which I just can’t get into. Additionally, I was unaware that this book was a sequel to "Josh and Gemma Make a Baby," which perhaps affected my ability to fully connect with the characters and their backstory.

I personally feel that this sequel was unneeded. I think the first book wrapped up pretty nicely. I didn’t enjoy this book as much because I felt like the storyline was forced and uninteresting. I found myself counting down how long I had until this was done. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to experience this book in exchange for an honest review.

After enjoying the first book, Josh and Gemma make a Baby, I was happy to see a sequel to this fun rom-com. Gemma is still a bit oblivious and Josh is still a great, accepting, easy-going guy. Miscommunication, like in the first book, is still an issue, but mostly the characters are lovable and their story is sweet and romantic. The narration is great.

I unfortunately didn't have the time to get to reading it before it archived! Though I will pick it up in the future.
So please disregard the low rating as Netgalley forces me to put one down with my review.

I really enjoyed book one in this series. I gave it 4/5 stars. But I couldn't get into book 2. Honestly - let's pretend the first is a standalone book

This sequel involving Josh and Gemma was a more involved read than it’s predecessor.

When life is rolling happily along for the two (about to be three), a sudden and unexpected situation arises that changes everything.
This sequel takes us on the journey of rebuilding life, love and trust.

The narrator, with her numerous voices, makes the book really come to life.

Thank you for this advance audiobook.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

Romance isn't a genre I normally read. This one was okay I guess. I reviewed this on my podcast and both myself and my co-host felt the narration was alright however we both though the when the narrator was doing male voices she struggled a bit.

I didn't really gel with the main protagonist and wasn't able to get emotionally invested.

I enjoyed the first book in the series, but couldn't get into this one. Thank you to NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for the ALC of this novel in exchange for my review.

this book was a sequel to one that I didn't read. I think it was okay as a standalone, but I'm very curious about the specifics or the original story. I loved the relationship dynamics and characters. the middle of the book sagged for me, but it wrapped up nicely by the end. I would read another from this author (and plan to track down the first book in the series)

I randomly picked up the first book in this series and I was pleasantly surprised at how well the story worked and how much I liked it. So when I saw there was a sequel I knew I had to read it. I don't think this one worked as well as the first one. A lot of the charm was missing and I constantly felt like there was going to be a big twist like tada I wake up from a dream or coma and that was all just happening in my head. I think the story would have been better if the characters were new and we didn't have the background for them. Overall it's an ok story but not as good as I was hoping.

I really liked Josh and Gemma Make a Baby and I was surprised that there was a sequel since I thought the 1st book ended in a great spot. I was not expecting this book to go the way it did, but I could relate to Gemma since I also had severe pre-eclampsia and had my daughter 2.5 months early and then had a small stroke 6 weeks later. Luckily, like in this book, my daughter spent about 6 weeks in the NICU but has thrived ever since. This book made everything into a soap opera though and there was way too much angst. I think the thing I hated the most about this book is how little the baby was in the book, or felt more like a piece of furniture rather than a character. I did like learning Ian's backstory, but I think it would have been better to have a standalone book all his own for him to explain himself.

I loved Josh and Gemma Make a Baby so much, I was THRILLED to see there was a sequel. In my head they went on to live a "happily ever after" so naturally I had to checkup on these characters! I liked the twists and did feel moments of "what the hell" but overall I really enjoyed it. This definitely had a different overall tone from the first book and was more drama then heart, but I still really enjoyed!

I just reviewed Josh and Gemma the Second Time Around by Sarah Ready. #JoshandGemmatheSecondTimeAround #NetGalley

thank you netgalley for sending me the audio book of Josh and Gemma the second time around.
This book was so cute. I absolutely loved the relationship between the couple and how Josh was patient for Gemma to fall in love again with him and how sweet and charming the romance was.

I DNF'd around the 15% mark. I loved the first book in the series and this felt like an unnecessary follow-up. The first book worked perfectly as a standalone and it didn't need anything more added to the story of Josh and Gemma.

I liked the audiobook narrator, but even she couldn't save this mess.

Loved listening to Josh & Gemma again!

Thank you so much netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advanced review copy if this book💗