Thank you netgalley for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I have been a fan of Rebecca Serle since the beginning. I was really excited to get the chance to read her newest book before it’s released to the wild.

This book did not disappoint. From the jump it was an interesting premise - I was hooked.

Definitely a fun beach read!

Expiration Dates gets 4 stars for me for the tension/suspense I had reading this unique story. Daphne gets a note every time she meets a love interest with their name and a time frame on it. Some last a night some last longer. Will Daphne ever find love?

Gahhhh - this book had a lot of good moments but a few frustrating moments too. I don't like to spoil books with a review - but the book has maybe an implied HEA - to me it felt more ambiguous/open ended which sometimes I struggle with. There's a few twists in there that left me flustered. I also at a few times struggled with points of time - the chapters would change and It'd take me a bit to realize it wasn't present time.

All that said, I was interested in the story line and felt that way until the very end - so job well done.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy. These opinions are my own.

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This was a unique book that I absolutely adored. It's a fast and easy read with short chapters, and before I knew it I was finished.

Daphne, is still waiting for "the one" at 33. She has a very unique secret. All her life she has been receiving notes that tell her the guys name she is going date next and how long the relationship will last.... Until she gets a note with the name, but this one is missing the time frame. Will this finally be the one? There were quite a few unexpected twists in the book, that definitely took me by suprise. Every once in a while I'm in the mood for a good romance novel, and this one definitely did it for me. I will be reading all Rebecca Serle's books now! 4.5 stars!

Such an interesting concept. Daphne receives a piece of paper at the start of every relationship with the length of time the coupling will last. When she receives a paper with only Jake written with no expiration date, she knows she has found her soulmate. But, is everything as fated as it seems, or do the papers keep her detached, already knowing the end of the story before it even begins? I enjoyed Serle's other novels and would read anything she writes in the future given the chance.

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle
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I. Loved. This. Book! I discovered Rebecca Serle’s delightful writing style when I read One Italian Summer and she has done it again with Expiration Dates!
This book is about Daphne, who receives a written message for each ofher relationships telling her how long it will last. But when she receives a message with a name but no time frame, does that mean she has met her soul mate?
Expiration Dates was so fun and had some plot twists that really surprised me. I loved these characters and, similarly to One Italian Summer, Serle has written the setting of Los Angeles in such a way that you feel like you are there.
I highly recommend this book to romance lovers and lovers of good writing! Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley, as well as Rebecca Serle, for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Pros: I have read all of Rebecca Serle's books for adults, and Expiration Dates has taken over from In Five Years as my favorite! I appreciate that her books often have an element of magical realism and really liked the premise in this book of the main character knowing how long each of her romantic relationships would last before the relationships began. I also appreciate that her books are often under 300 pages because they are the types of books I want to read in one sitting. My favorite thing about this book was that the plot surprised me several times (I can't say more because of spoilers), and I love when a book does that.

Cons: None that I can think of. I usually think of contemporary romances as books that are fun to read but I won't remember, but I think I will remember this one!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read this book.

4+ stars

Oh, my! Expiration Dates, by Rebecca Serle, is definitely an emotional read. If you are up for that kind of story, then I recommend this one. This is not the first of Serle's novels that I have read and it will not be the last. Thanks, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with an ARC ebook to read and review.

The last time I read a Rebecca Serle book, I finished it in a day and sobbed myself to sleep. History is repeating itself again. It’s a good pain knowing you’ve read something wonderful and you’ve gone on an amazing journey. If you’re good with a very emotional read, I’d recommend this one immediately.

I really enjoyed this book! It has so many emotions along with twists and reveals. It just pulls at your heart but in the best way possible. This really was a wonderful book and I loved it being my first Rebecca Serle book!

I'm a fan of Rebecca Serle and will always read her books. I really enjoyed this and it reminded me of In Five Years but I was wanting more than what I got from it. I was hoping for there to be more chemistry between characters than there was and that made it difficult to get through some parts. Over all it was a great read but I was hoping for more.

The concept was a good idea, it was just executed poorly imo. Too slow and the “shock” wasn’t very shocking. I also felt like no one really had chemistry - there really wasn’t love in the story. You could argue it was less a romance and more a woman learning to love herself etc. but there also was barely any revelation. I just didn’t have any care for the characters, I wasn’t attached to them. I partially thought she would die at the end, honestly.

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Rebecca Serle for the arc and opportunity to read Expiration Dates in exchange for an honest review.

I am very excited to share that this is my first book that I have read by Rebecca Serle, and I will certainly be picking up her others. I felt all of the feels while reading this book, so much so that I found my brain consumed with it when I wasnt actively reading. It was engaging, refreshing, and overall a fantastic book. i do however feel that some portions felt a bit rushed and wrapped up too quick, but Rebecca Serles writing flows so nicely that this didn't bother me too much.

The book offered a unique concept, to me at least, and I am excited to pick up more of Serles books, and to also recommend and share thoughts on this one with others!

A tad predictable. I did not like that her current romance (Jake) was all tell and no show, very little actual dialogue between them. Also his first wife died unexpectedly and she waited until like 8 months of dating and after moving in together to tell him she has congenital heart failure?!? Also waited that long to tell the readers haha.

The relationship with Hugo (ex boyfriend turned best friend) was all show, made it a very predictable ending. Wasn’t terrible but definitely wasn’t riveting.

4.5 stars
This was quite a rollercoaster. I think if you enjoyed “In Five Years” you’ll like this one. The premise was really fresh and unique and I loved all the references to places I’ve been to growing up in LA. Just when I thought I knew where the story was heading it took a huge turn. Overall I really loved this but I’m taking off half a star because I found the timeline confusing. Various chapters switch to the past but it’s not every chapter flipping back and forth past to present. The timeline wasn’t labeled whatsoever in the ARC I have so I was continually reading paragraphs at the beginning of a chapter not realizing the timeline had switched. It kinda disrupted the flow of the story for me but I got more used to it as the book went on. Hopefully when this is released in March 2024 the chapters will be labeled

I was given an early copy of this book for a review.

Every time Daphne starts a relationship she receives a note with the guy's name and te length the relationship will last. It works out that all her romantic relationships last exactly that amount of time. Until Jake. His note has no expiration date. Is he her soulmate she's meant to be with until death? You'll have to read this one to find out for yourself.

I found this an interesting read. I did wonder throughout if the relationships really ended because they were finished or if knowing the expiration date had an influence on ending. I think if you've enjoyed other of Rebecca Serle's books you'll enjoy this read. If you're new to her books it's still a good read that you'll enjoy.

For Daphne Bell, being single is like playing the lottery. There’s always the chance that with one piece of paper you could win it all. Daphne believes the universe has a plan for her. Every time she meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on it—the exact amount of time they will be together. The papers told her she’d spend three days with Martin in Paris; five weeks with Noah in San Francisco; and three months with Hugo, her ex-boyfriend turned best friend. Daphne has been receiving the numbered papers for more than 20 years, always wondering when there might be one without an expiration date. Finally, the night of a blind date at her favorite Los Angeles restaurant, there’s only a name: Jake. As Jake and Daphne’s story unfolds, Daphne finds herself doubting the paper’s prediction, and wrestling with what it means to be both committed and truthful. Because Daphne knows things Jake doesn’t. Information that—if he found out—would break his heart.

Rebecca Serle has done it again with another gripping, emotional, and heartbreaking novel! I absolutely devoured this book, finishing it in less than a day. When I started reading, I became completely absorbed in Daphne's story. I was lost in the pages, forgetting the world around me. I loved Daphne and was rooting for her to find success in love and life. Jake, Hugo, and Daphne’s friends and family were loveable side characters who made the story extra fun and enjoyable. Everything about this story was just perfect. My only complaint is that it was over too soon. I loved “One Italian Summer,” but “Expiration Dates” is my new favorite from Rebecca Serle!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Daphne has an unusual ability to receive "expiration dates" which are basically names of men that she will be dating and how long the relationship will last. Throughout the years, she has received a number of papers and the paper's dates have ranged from one day to several years. This has allotted her knowledge that none of us have been privy to in our own respective love journeys. However, it has also caused Daphne to gauge her heart accordingly and to always hold back a little in love.

However one day, she receives a slip of paper that simply says "Jake" with no expiration date attached. Daphne realizes that she just may have found "the one." Or is something too scary to imagine happening and is Daphne running out of time?

Serle has created a wholly original novel that examines the nature of love and how we choose "the one." It's fascinating and unpredictable with definitely a few twists and turns along Daphne's journey. I highlighted so many beautiful lines and quotables that will definitely stay with me. I loved her quirky cast of characters and the theme of this modern romance.

This is definitely an exciting 2024 release to get on your radar that I highly recommend!

I loved the premise of this book, and the concept of the protagonist learning the length of every romantic relationship was well done. “Expiration Dates”—like previous books by Rebecca Serle—skillfully weaves a bit of magical realism into every story and I have come to look forward to each new release. The characters in this story were interesting and I enjoyed getting to know them and how they connected to each other. This book includes two significant plot twists, one of which I loved (as it added a great deal to the main premise), but the other really threw me off. I’d still recommend this book, especially for readers who are fans of her previous books, especially “In Five Years.” Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.

Thank you to Atria Books and Netgalley for an ARC of this book! I’ve willingly read and reviewed it. All opinions are my own.

EXPIRATION DATES is my second novel from Rebecca Serle and I enjoyed it just as much as my first!

Daphne has secrets and one of her biggest, the one only her best friend Hugo knows, is that at the start of every relationship she’s ever had, Daphne receives a note detailing just how long the it will last. When she’s set up on a blind date and gets a note with no end date, Daphne has to come to terms with the fact that her happily ever after, the thing she’s been anticipating since she got her first note in fifth grade, is finally here.

I loved the concept of these notes, the idea that the recipient gets a little insight into just how long a relationship will last, and I think, from the now two books I’ve read by Rebecca Serle, that she does this magical realism so well. Her characters not only have to come to terms with these unbelievable events that happen to them, but they also go through moments of realization that things aren’t black and white simple. With Daphne, it was interesting to watch her come to terms with what exactly that blank space next to Jake’s name might mean for her life. I also really liked getting to see Daphne’s previous relationships and how they ultimately ended exactly when the notes said they would.

Don’t expect EXPIRATION DATES to be a happily ever after romance, because it is definitely not that (though it does have moments of romance!). However, with all the twists and turns and examination of trusting your gut vs. going down the clearly defined path, EXPIRATION DATES ended in a way that was extremely satisfying—even if my romance-loving heart wished to get more moments with Daphne and her guy—and with the tentative outcome I had been hoping for throughout the whole book.

I absolutely love how Rebecca Serve waves an element of the supernatural into her books. In Expiration Dates, Daphne finds random pieces of paper throughout her life containing a name and a measure of time (days, weeks, months, etc) that relate to her next relationship. As the book opens Daphne meets Jake, just after she found a note with his name on it- no length of time. Does this mean her relationship with Jake lasts forever? But how long is forever?