4/5 stars

I thought this was a lovely fall read. It was fun to read about characters who had their history rooted in a summer camp for homeschooled kids and are now together as adults in the academic universe. I thought this book was a very good time, and had good balance between fall vibes and doing too much (I cannot get into holiday romances) so this felt just right.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and Netgalley for an eARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love this book! I loved the story line and the characters so much!! I would read more books by this Author.

3.5⭐

I'm usually not the biggest fan of second chance romance but I didn't mind this one.

It was an easy enough read, but it lacked some depth.
I didn't feel like I knew the present day Teddy as much as we relied on their history to convince the readers of their romance.

This book was very sweet. While I’m a sucker for friends to lovers, I’m less into second chance romance. So I was curious where this would fall based on my preferences. Delightfully, this had lots of heart and really spent time showing you the relationship between Clara and Teddy. There’s minimal spice, but lots of banter. This was a lovely little read.

I really enjoyed this long-lost love fall romance. Whether you believe in soulmates or fate, this is the perfect story of childhood best friends who just can't seem to get their timing right. Perfect for fall, and for anyone that enjoys academics.

Thank you to NetGalley for this arc in return for my honest review.

Pub Date: 27 August 2024

i enjoyed the relationships and plot of this book, but i wanted more fall vibes 😕 i was hoping for more of an atmospheric fall read, especially since it was set at a university, but it just didn’t happen! i would still recommend the book though, it was well written and a great story!

A super cute and cozy read! Like, do you ever feel like a book wraps you up in a blanket? Cause this one felt just like that.

I really enjoyed this story and the way it was written! The tropes in this story are some of my favorites, especially second chance! It was really adorable!

As someone who is career-focused and deep down a romantic, I knew this main character was going to be someone I identified with, setting the overall tone of the book very positively. The story is sweet, heartwarming, second chance romance that is best enjoyed in the background of fall weather. It is a bit slow paced which is why it doesn't get rated 5 stars. Sometimes the slog of academic pursuits aren't the most riveting to read! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

This was a sweet and heartwarming story! I was immediately hooked and invested in Clara and Teddy's story. First and foremost, I think what I loved the most about this story was Clara and Teddy's genuine love for each other. Kristyn did an incredible job of depicting these characters in a beautiful way.

This book is about falling in love, growing apart, and finding their way back to one another. This book went back and forth between the past & present, which I always love (and eat up) because it gives us a chance to understand their history. Clara and Teddy start out as forced friends because they were both home-schooled and met each other at a yearly camp. Even though their friendship was forced at first, they grew to become really close. As time goes on, feelings are involved, but they don't want to their friendship to be ruined. Because of life and choices they make, they start to drift apart until they're no longer apart of each other lives.

Fast forward nine years later: Clara and Teddy are at the same college. This is where they question, "Will history repeat itself?"

Overall, this was a great story! I loved Clara and Teddy both so dearly. They were both faced with their own obstacles, but I love that they thought of themselves and were considerate of one another as well.

Thank you to Kristyn J. Miller & NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Such a heartfelt and emotional romance that delves into love, loss, and second chances. With rich character development and a poignant exploration of personal growth, the story resonates deeply with readers who enjoy slow-burn romances and complex, real-life struggles. A touching and memorable read.

I'll read a second chance romance ANY day of the week and Clara and Teddy's was superb from page one. Wow, did I ever want to hug Clara. She grew up sheltered like me and put a bunch of things aside to chase her dream. She made so much sense to me as a character, especially because the book goes back and forth to show us the perfectly nerdy beginnings to Clara's friendship with Teddy. I was a socially awkward kid and became a fairly socially awkward adult so hello, yes, been there. I never got to go to summer camp as a kid so getting to see glimpses of the past and the summer camp where Clara became friends with Teddy, then started on the path to more, was great.

GIVEN OUR HISTORY was so refreshing and enjoyable. I loved the nods to the past just as much as I loved watching Clara and Teddy gravitate back together in the present. The way this book tugged at my heart was so real! I loved Clara as an adult a little more than teen Clara, especially as the story unfolded and we watched her give up her chance at love with Teddy, who was just the perfect cinnamon roll love interest. Then in the present, wondering if she would be brave enough this time to take a chance on love was torture, especially because it was so clear that they were still great together and made total sense.

All-around a compelling read and a great second chance love story.

Two history professors have a “history” and are reunited after 17 years. They were originally homeschooled and met at a summer camp. It did give an interesting perspective on homeschooling experiences. I enjoyed the premise and the protagonist is likable. I think Teddy’s character could have been developed more. I feel like their conflicts could be easily solved. I enjoyed the little amount of spice. I didn’t connect to the characters as much as I would have liked, but enjoyed the story overall. I would definitely read other books from this author.

For some reason, I wasn't looking forward to this as much as I should've been. Maybe it's the fact that it's about college history-a class I failed not once, not twice, but three times. Fortunately, my apprehension was misplaced. This was so sweet and angsty. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!!!!

The cover on this one is enthralling! Unfortunately, the book is...not so much. I stopped reading around 2/3 into the book. I just didn't care. Neither the FMC or the MMC were willing to actually communicate. The fundraiser thing just didn't work. There was little chemistry between the FMC and the MMC, and the FMC sounded like a teenager even in the parts of the book where she is supposed to be in her early 30s, despite calling herself old every few pages. I also don't love when a book goes back and forth between timelines. All that to say, this one was not for me. That does not mean it won't be for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary copy of this book. These opinions are my own.

This was very sweet and wholesome! I’ve never read anything from this author before, but I’ll be picking up more of her books! also, the cover is just so stunning and I know you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover but you should on this one bc it’s so cute!

I loved this book!! Such a cute Fall romance! I really enjoyed the flashback chapters and the slow reveal of what happened between Clara and Teddy. I also really liked the academic setting.

What an entertaining second chance romance featuring two history professors…a story of right person-wrong time. I really enjoyed how the author told Clara and Teddy’s reconnection via the present and past dual timeline. Their struggles were relatable, their emotions were relatable, their actions and dialogue-all relatable! Thank you to SMP for an electronic copy to read and give my honest thoughts.

While I really tried, I just didn’t find myself engaged in this story. I think it just wasn’t for me, but I think many will enjoy.

The cover? S T U N N I N G (in a good way). The immaturity and complete inability to communicate that Clara (especially) and Teddy (somewhat) displayed? Also stunning (but definitely not in a good way). I'd buy this book so I could stare at the cover forever, but I'd never read it again.