This is an emotion wringing five-star read. This is the perfect example of why I adore this author, every page just has more emotion bubbling beneath the surface, from romance, to deception, to passion, to intrigue this story has it all. Sloane and Margaux couldn’t be more opposite, they really do in everything but looks, they both have their different positives, one has a passion for getting ahead and being the best, the other a passion for art that instils a flame within you to explore the art around you. Roman takes some getting used to, but as we really get to know him, as a farther and a man, you really get to grips with him and understand that he really has to keep it together for the sake of his girls, they have already lost so much, and he doesn’t want them losing anything further. That’s an admirable character facet, he is the character that the more you know him, the more you fall deeper for him. This is a compelling story, and the art will fill your heart as much as the romance on the page. This story isn’t just amazing, it’s the afterward as well, that really shows us how this author laid themselves bare and puts so much heart into each and every story, no matter weather written as Winter or Minka, each story takes you on a journey and pulls you in so dep you wish you never get out.

Loved this book! Devoured in one sitting. Loved the dynamic and the flow of the story. Thanks for the ARC!

Loved this story! Lots of twists there to keep you wondering when the other shoe will drop and it does. Very well written.

Twin sisters who are totally opposite in personality swap on a blind date. One sister was pressured to fill in for the other, and a grieving father is the hero. I thought this book was just OK. It was a good read but also it didn't always keep my interest. I do enjoy this author, though.

I really enjoyed reading this story, I thought that the author had a really great writing style and the book had a lovely flow to it that kept me clicking over the pages.

The storyline was great and well developed and characters were really good – likeable and personable and I really enjoyed getting to know more about them as the story progressed.

‘Twins’ play starring roles in the story, except it doesn’t go quite to plan and I loved the theme.

The book had good detail, it was clearly well planned out and the author created a lovely heartfelt, romantic and honest (in the end!) story that I really enjoyed.

It is 4 stars from me for this one, highly recommended!

Pretending to be your twin was fun when you were kids but as an adult that’s just mean on a whole new level. Sloane was trying to be a good sister to Margaux but things got out of hand. The one person she wasn’t suppose to fall for was the one that she was meant to be with.

Roman is a widower that is taking care of his two young girls. When his wife died things were never the same. The colors in his life was gone and the only bright light was his girls. His aunt has always been there for him and his girls so when she sets him up on a date with her employee he goes on the date. Awkward is putting it mildly during the dinner he had with Sloane, but the end of the night things changed a little. Little signs were there for him to see but he didn’t want to believe it. His wife told him that she would find a way to make him happy if anything were ever to happen to her.

As each non-date they had, the connection was real and growing stronger. The love of art is just the tip of the connection. Sloane’s telling it like it is and just being herself is what drew Roman to her. Each layer she peals back she sees a side of him sheds more into the love he has with his wife and how he adores his girls. Being a single parent is hard work as it is and sometime it’s hard to put your trust in others and letting them into your life.

This book is touching, heartbreaking and warms your soul at the same time. Another wonderful book from this author. I don’t know how she does it but each book I read becomes my favorite and I’m never disappointed.


ARC in exchange for my honest review.

DNF (did not finish) at 50%.
This story of a twin swap mishap plot looked promising at first but it slowly fizzled out. It was so hard to connect to the characters because their defining traits kept changing from chapter to chapter. The characters had zero depth or quality to them. One minute we have a bereaved husband who couldn't get over his wife and who is a dotting father of two girls and the next he's calling his babysitter to take care of his girls for the night because he is about to get some with a girl he went out on 4 dates? How does this emotionally make sense? The twin sister also slowly started turning sour who initially was this perky ball of sunshine. Even the dual POV chapters had no proper beginning or end. They are too short and before you can even get used to the way one character is thinking bam new chapter. The plot is designed to have no flow or ease, no connection, and no sequence. She has also conveniently designed the plot around how much time the lead couple can spend time with each other so if we are told that the characters are planning a Saturday night date, a scene is put on Friday just for the sake of showing that they planned a date. This hot and cold thing can't be ignored. The conversations, romance, and later the sex scene all turned out so bland because like I said there was no sequence of setting, it happened too quickly and there was no time to even savor their relationship.
I'm sorry but this book was not for me.

Thank you, NetGalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

Another sweet romance novel by Winter Renshaw. The story is a little slow in the beginning. Once the story picks up, things get good. I hope some of the characters in the novel will get their standalone novel or a short story published in the future.

You or Someone Like You by Winter Renshaw is a sweet and enjoyable romance to read.
I admit I didn't read the whole synopsis, just the first line, and I said to myself, okay I want to read it.
I thought it was going to be a fun sa read, two twins switching places, a romantic encounter.
Well, it was anything but fun.
Actually the romance is about a swapping of roles, yes, but also about loss and finding each other. It deals with love and disappointment. It deals with sisterhood and selfishness (well, one of the twins is very selfish).

Honestly, romances that excite me lately are few, but You or Someone Like You does not fall into that bracket.
Although short, the story does not unfold quickly at all, but is a crescendo of knowledge and emotions.
I highly recommend it.

Another fantastic romance from Winter. I read this in one sitting. Her stories draw you in immediately and hook you from start to finish. The premise of twin swapping sounded unrealistic but really worked in context of this story.

Sloane agrees to go on a blind date in place of her twin sister Margoax and what is supposed to be a one time date turns into more. However, even though they share a lot of the same interests, there is still a lie between them as Sloane must maintain the ruse of being her sister to help Margoax get a promotion at work.

Roman is a widower of two young girls and I loved seeing his softer side come out. Over the last thtee years he had not been able to move past his wife's passing and even though he does not realise it, fate may have stepped in and placed Sloane in his path. This was such a great read, I honestly enjoyed every minute.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Winter Renshaw does an excellent job of creating complex and relatable characters that readers can't help but root for. The dialogue is witty and charming, and the pacing of the story keeps the reader engaged throughout. You or Someone Like You is a must-read for anyone who loves a good romance with a unique twist.

I absolutely DEVOURED this book! I was so into the fact we had a single dad and I simply could not put it down!

I love both Sloan and Roman and can relate to that awkward first date. I also l really enjoyed the artist and art history backsplash, as I am an artist myself and found this enjoyable. I love the Radiohead reference also. I love when authors add in bits of culture like that.

The book tackles some deep topics in a light hearted way- death and loss and overcoming family toxicity. I liked these themes intertwined in this story.

Spice level 2-3/5. Not much, but enough to fit the book. Book is more plot focused, which is my preference. The spice was appropriate for the storyline. I did think it was odd how the word “sex” was used in some scenes- almost in place of vagina. Just found that weird.

Cover- I thought this book was going to be too spicy for me given the cover. I feel like a different cover would have been more appropriate for the book and may have drawn me to it more initially if so.

All around, excellent story and book. Thanks for the read.

I really wanted to like this, but i just didn't buy the whole thing everything felt a little rushed or not very flushed out as it should have been.

Loved reading the awesome, amazing, and engaging romance story. When Sloane's twin sister asks her to fill in as her on a blind date with Roman, a widower with two children, Sloane agrees to help out her sister and follows her advice to be boring, but on the way home Roman notices her Halcyon keychain and later invites her to a personal tour of Halcyon's studio. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting love story.

Cute story. Interesting premise, but a bit predictable. Margeaux is horrible and never gets better. The single dad thing is usually not my thing and I didn't love it, but the story overall is pretty good. Give it a chance.

I usually love anything by Winter Renshaw and this one was no exception.
I breezed through You or Someone Like you in a day. It was a fast paced romantic comedy and a lighthearted read that held my attention.
I enjoyed both MC's characters and thought they were mature and perfect for each other. I especially loved the tropes, widowed single dad, age gap, the art element and the mysterious anonymous artist like Banksy.

I swooned when they finally started opening up with one another.
Who knew I could love reading about hand holding in a grocery store but these two did it for me.

I despised Sloane's identical twin sister Margaux since the beginning and kind of wished Sloane realized how selfish she was and grew more of a backbone earlier on when dealing with her sister.

Overall, this was a fun and enjoyable read that kept me entertained, if you like beautifully written romantic comedies this one is worth a read.

You or Someone Like You by W. Renshaw, published by Montlake is a fast paced romantic comedy. Excellent written, full of twists and unexpected turns tells the author the story of Sloane and Roman.
Sloane was asked by her twin to sub in for a date and the art broker can't sa no to her.
Even when Roman nearly got her fired a few years ago. The handome, successful businessman is a single dad of two adorable girls and dating is far from his mind. And there it is, my fav trope, single dad with tragic past - Yay - sign me up. WR is one of my very few one-click authors and with YOSLY she did it again. A masterpiece, unputdownable, outstanding, excellent.

I usually like anything that Winter Renshaw writes, and this is no exception. Sloane and Roman meet on a blind date, where she is impersonating her twin sister. The expected happens, where the truth is revealed and the dominoes fall. However, Roman's back story is the most interesting to me, and the ending does not disappoint.

You or Someone like You is a really lovely story which I throughly enjoyed.
Sloane and Margaux are identical twins although very different in personality. Margaux is rather selfish and self centred and a high flyer at work, Sloane is quieter and very much into art and works at an art gallery in New York. When Margaux is requested by her boss to go on a date with her widowed nephew Roman, she agrees as she’s in line for a promotion and want to impress her boss as much as she can. Becoming ill on the night of the blind date she persuades Sloane to take her place, reluctantly she does so. A particularly unsuccessful date, Roman is still grieving the loss of his wife and has come just to pacify his aunt, Sloane just feels very uncomfortable lying to Roman. Something happens at the end of the evening that makes Roman feel he has had a sign off his dead wife so he contacts Sloane for a second date.
The developing relationship between these two is a joy to read and you are cheering them on hoping for the best though Sloane feels awful that she is deceiving him and knows Roman would hate her for it.
I loved the epilogue it rounded everything thing off satisfyingly, I urge you to read the authors notes at the end of the book I found it heartbreaking and felt it really added to the story, you’ll understand when you read it.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly.