Rebecca Serle just keeps getting better! Every book is so good and difficult to put down. And every one leaves me feeling better than the one before.

For the last 20 years every time Daphne meets a new guy, a piece of paper shows up somewhere with a name and a length of time for how long their relationship will last. Until she gets one the night she first goes out with Jake, that just has his name. No timeline. Does this mean he’s the one?

Jake is perfect for Daphne. As their relationship grows Daphne realizes that she has to tell Jake everything, all her secrets. And some of these things might break his heart.

I absolutely loved this book. Very well written and I love how the author can always create a believable story with such an abstract and impossible concept. The characters are all extremely likable and it’s really hard to pick my favorite part.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and Atria books for the advance reader copy. This is my honest review. publication date March 5, 2024

I really enjoyed this book. It has a unique premise and I was enthralled all the way through it. You're rooting for Daphne to find her one, true love. As she journeys through each relationship, whether they are long or not, each provides a way for her to learn more about herself, as well as, a closer step to THE ONE. At first, I was unsure of her interspersing some of her more casual relationships in between chapters of her relationship ship with Jake. But, it actually made me want to keep reading to see how her and Jake's relationship progressed. I would definitely recommend this book! Thank you to @netgalley, @simonandschuster, and @rebecca_serle for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.📚

Her best book yet!!! So much emotion and depth to each character! This book is really about making your own destiny and choosing to make your life what you want it to be. Serle made it seem believable and not silly to receive mysterious notes and still make the story feel relatable. I cried, I cheered, and I read this book so fast! Definitely recommend it 10/10

If you are a fan of Rebecca Serle and her style of writing - you will also love this book. It is full of heart, humor, learning to live in the present, taking chances and finding true love. She has a unique ability to include a magical, mystical element to her books while keeping the reader firmly on the ground in every other way. We suspend our belief easily and never give it a second thought. I became invested in Daphne’s happiness. Loved this book from start to finish.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC - Expiration Dates will be out March 5, 2024 and I highly recommend. 4.5 stars.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for review.

Rebecca Serle knows how to pack an emotional punch. This story is about Daphne, who receives slips of paper with a name of a man and the length of time they will date. Interwoven in her present day are glimpses back to these different relationships. Daphne meets a man who seems to be 'the one' and from there, the story takes a turn. By the end of the novel, I was sobbing. This is part love story, part friendship story, and part family story.

LOVED this book. Such a delightful read. Enjoyed the characters and the whole storyline. If you received a note when you started dating someone that told you how long you would be with them, would you read it? This plot was totally my jam. Actually read it for several hours in the middle of the night because I couldn’t put it down. If you like fun romance (but not spicy), move this one up on your TBR pile!
Special thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the fabulous author for this ARC!

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Daphne hasn’t found “the one” yet but is still looking for love. She listens to the signs from the universe that tell her what love should look like. This books was cute and fun and a bit quirky. I was surprised by the ending, but also so happy with how it wrapped up.

Publication Date: March 5, 2024

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

I had high hopes for this one, One Italian Summer and The Dinner List are two of my favorite books, and this one did not disappoint. Rebecca does such a lovely job of weaving magic into her stories in ways where you’re never totally sure if it’s magic or reality. Daphne’s story felt so lovely to read and I could have kept reading for another couple hundred pages. The themes of limited time and how that mindset could prevent us from living our fullest lives, just perfect.

Daphne Bell always knows how long her relationships will last. It started in school. She gets a note with the guy's name and the length of their relationship. Then one day she gets a slip of paper that has no expiration date. This is the story of how that turns out...

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle is probably a great beach read, but I found myself yearning for something a little more substantial and serious. The pacing, in my opinion, was a bit off, which made it challenging for me to fully engage with the book. Overall, the book was decent but not what I was in the mood for.

Really lovely. A fun exploration of things we all think about dating and the inexplicable rhythms of our lives. It bothers me not to find out the mechanics of the papers' generation, but it's a fairly minor point and whatever explanation could be given would obviously invite skepticism. Emotionally intelligent, a solid arc for the main character, and a realistically drawn woman with a believable inner dialogue. Could have used more development for some of the characters who prove to be more important than they first seem.

Thanks to NetGalley for my copy!

I really loved the concept of this book! Daphne was a great protagonist and I liked how the story was told in alternating timelines. My only “gripe” was that the ending felt rushed and not fully Sussed out. I did love the big reveal and twists that are classic Rebecca Serle now.

I loved every bit of this story. The characters, the plot, the little stories in between. The build up was lovely and I loved the touch of mystery/suspense that was involved. This is my second book by Rebecca Serle and I absolutely adore her writing. There is just something so personal about it. She has a way of making you feel like you are right there beside the characters. This story has such a creative spin to it. I love how unique it was. I can’t wait for it to release March 2024 so I can snag a physical copy for my home library. I wish we got a little more of an epilogue but the ending was top notch nonetheless. 4.5ish stars? Rounding up ! ☺️

3.5 Stars. Interesting love story concept, I like that Daphne receives these slips of paper with the length of her next relationship on them. I liked going through all the relationships over the years and seeing how Daphne evolves. It was a quick read & had a nice ending.

I loved the concept of this book. The FMC gets a card with a name and an expiration date for every relationship she's in, until she finally gets one with no date on it. But, the execution could've been better. My biggest issues were:

1) I could not get into the romance in this book. The MFC Daphne has multiple love interests in this book and you don't know who she's going to end up with at the end. You see every relationship she's ever had. Her biggest ones are Jake, the guy who doesn't have an expiration date and Hugo, her ex-bf/best friend. I didn't care about either relationship. Jake was boring, but Hugo didn't seem to have grown much since the ended years ago. I would say this has a more HFN end than a HEA.

2) I hated the twist later in the book. It was also a similar twist to something that happened in the other book I've read by her.

I think if you like her other books, you'll probably enjoy this.

A short fast read. It wasn’t my favorite book by this author but a good story overall. Nothing to exciting just a simple easy read

This was another enjoyable Rebecca Serle read. Interesting title. I thought that this would for once be a lighter read, but like the author's other works, it is not. Overall this was about whether you let others control your life, or if you decide your fate.

All of Rebecca Serle’s novels are deep, meaningful and have a bit of magic. Daphne’s story encompasses love and friendship and does an excellent job painting the complications of both. This was a heartfelt book and very enjoyable to read.

Daphne finds that whenever she meets a man, she receives a slip of paper that tells her how long they will be together. She begins to wonder if there will ever be a permanent person for her. Daphne has secrets but does not know how to share all about her health and the expiration dates of her men. It appears that Jake may just be the one and they seem perfect for each other. She may be committed to him, but she also needs to be honest. Through all her dates, she learns love takes on different facets. I loved Daphne and as she shares her struggles, she becomes even more unique. Her parents are special people, as is her longtime friend Hugo. Great book and wonderful characters.

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle shows us what it would be like to know upon meeting a person how long that relationship will last. Is that a blessing or a curse? Take it for what it is or try to hang on as long as possible. Really enjoyed this story a lot! Another winner by Rebecca Serle!