This book felt like the more spicy but not quite as good version of Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood. Just take away the chess pieces and throw them a cello and violin instead. Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, there's pretty much no similarity other than the fact that the main characters are wildly gifted. Also, this felt like it was Kylo/Rei fanfiction again, so the Adam Driver trend continues.

Anyways... this was FUN. It wasn't always entirely believable (especially the conflict of the story - there were definitely bits that felt like a soap opera) but overall I had a grand ol' time.

Julie Soto has done it again. This was my favourite book I've read so far. Her writing is just so immersive and you immediately it sucked in as the reader. The love and angst between these two was just sooooo good. I couldn't put it down. And also that cello scene? Oh. My. Gosh. Words cannot describe how enjoyable this book was. I loved the nod to music as well - this book felt very informed in regards to that area. I will read anything Soto writes and again, this book did not disappoint.

Well well well, I am once again captivated by a Julie Soto book!
Forget me not was my favorite romance of last year and now here I am proclaiming this book to be my favorite romance of 2024!
So good, so steamy and so emotionally rewarding.
I cannot get enough of Sotos writing at this point. Her character development is top tier. The plot and love story of these characters was so rich and had me rooting for them so much.
Excuse me while I go ask my husband to please play me like a cello.

Thank you so much to the publisher for the advanced copy of this amazing book!

I will always eat up a Julie Soto book. I read this book in under 24 hours. I was SCREAMING AND KICKING MY FEET THE WHOLE TIME. I loved it so much and I felt so immersed into the characters and story. The tension between the couple was perfect and their banter was top tier. I especially loved the way the characters met. I was entertained the whole time and will definitely always read Julie Soto.

I will not be giving feedback for this book. I tried to read it and couldn’t get into it. I think it was a me problem, not reflective of the book itself. I need to give a star rating, so I will give it three stars since it’s the middle ground. I think I would like to pick it up again in the future but unfortunately don’t have much to say on it at the present moment.

I absolutely loved this book. One of the best-written books I've ever read. The story line was so refreshing. I am a fan of Julie Soto now. I will be reading all of the books now.

Thank you to Forever for the gifted copy.

Julie Soto's Not Another Love Song is a delightful contemporary romance that captures the complexities of young love and the journey of self-discovery. The story follows the life of a talented but struggling singer-songwriter, who navigates the challenges of pursuing her dreams while dealing with the emotional fallout of a broken relationship.
The chemistry between the leads is palpable, and their relationship evolves in a way that feels genuine and organic. Soto deftly explores the intricacies of love—how it can inspire and uplift, but also lead to moments of doubt and insecurity. The secondary characters add depth to the narrative, providing a rich backdrop that enhances the main storyline.
One of the highlights of the novel is its exploration of the music industry, offering an insider's perspective on the challenges artists face. The incorporation of original song lyrics adds a unique touch, immersing readers in the protagonist's emotional landscape.

To write a romance that’s laugh-out-loud funny, makes readers kick their feet and squeal, or brings the heat with the spice is a skill. To write a romance that does all three takes a master of the craft; lucky for us, that’s exactly what Julie Soto is. I enjoyed every page of this romance, as I did with her previous romance and as I’m sure I’ll do with her next. Soto officially joins the ranks of auto-buy romance authors!

A beautiful love story between a cello and violin. This book made you feel like you were in NYC and you could just hear the music being played as you read.

Chapter 15 of Not Another Love Song altered my brain chemistry.
I am speechless at how well-written this book was. Not Another Love Song is one of the best romance books ever written.

I loved the characters, I loved the setting, I loved the intricacies of the relationships. l loved the music, I loved this book.
The chemistry between Gwen and Xander was electric. I am still shaken to my core after reading the spicy scenes and the development of their relationship. The book was also perfectly crafted and I could see the motions of them falling in love through the various actions. The progression of the story was fluid and fast-paced and I wish I could read the book for the first time again.

I have tried to write a review that would do this book justice and that would convey just how amazing the reading experience was but alas the only word that pops in my brain is "perfect". I love it so much that I am going to start taking cello lessons starting January. And I bought a physical copy after reading the digital ARC.

Unfortunately, this one was not for me and ended up being a DNF.

I know many people will love this book. There's excellent tension and angst, explosive chemistry, and an interesting and unique setting.

I just don't like Julie's MMCs, and I know that's a me problem. I love a grump, but they're just too mean and grumpy for me.

Very grateful to NetGalley and Forever for the early review copy!

THIS BOOK! OMG! Just drop everything and read this now. So swoon worthy and delicious. The tension between these two is off the charts! I need more of these two and I need another Julie Soto book in my hands now! I don’t even have words to describe how much I loved this book! Trust me. Go read it now!

“Give this a chance. The two of us. I’m not good with words, I’m not good at speaking things. I’m good with notes on a page. I’m good at music— and that’s what I tried to tell you on that stage just now.” - Not Another Love Song, Julie Soto
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Happy release day to this AMAZING book!! This was everything I wanted and more. Definitely a top read for 2024 that may have resulted in a small slump afterwards.
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I absolutely adored Gwen! Her determination is so admirable and I love her dedication to her music and career !
And Alex?! My gosh, that man has my heart! So sweet annnddd spicy. Like my gosh! So in love. Especially as we learn more about his past- I'm impressed with how he turned things around!
Truly, no words could do justice to how magnificent this book is! 💕💕
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“Write down the name of your shampoo and wash. I’ll have them for you next time.”
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Also- the cameo from Ama and Elliot ?! The. Best. I loved every glimpse of them and it makes me want to reread forget me not!
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Add this to your list! Trust me.

This was one of my top summer reads! The way Julie writes pining and angst OMG! Gwen and Xander work together in an orchestra. When the first chair violinist is set to retire she offers it to Gwen. Little did she know that Xander had been secretly coveting the position for years. Xander currently plays chelo a condition set forth before he were to take first chair. Now that this isn't something he will get he decides maybe he won't be part of the orchestra anymore. The hostility between Xander and Gwen is enough to make the whole company uncomfortable. But their love for the music slowly has them coming together and collaborating making their chemistry on and off stage undeniable. The conductor catches on to this and has an idea to use their relationsh8ip as a publicity stunt to try and bring in more money. But gwen and Xaviers relationship is fragile it's foundation is rocky, will their love for each other and their craft be enough to save their relationship or doom it before it gets the chance to grow?

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🎻Rivals to Lovers
🎶Found Family
🎻He Falls First
🎶Banter
🎻Spice
🎶Cello X Violin
🎻Opposite Sides of the Track

I went into this book blind. This was my first book by this author, so I did not know what exactly to expect. I was thought this was a fluffy contemporary romance, but this book is spicy.
The love story is beautiful. The way the author talks about music in this book is magical and vivid. I would highly recommend this book if you’re looking for a good romance that has spice, but also a beautiful story to it.

Julie Soto has my whole heart and I'm pretty convinced she wrote this book for me. The buildup to the relationship was PERFECTION. The rivalry leading to longing leading to swoon worthy romance with a dash of spice. Whether you're a fan of Reylo fanfiction or not, there's enough here for everyone to love.

I loved Julie's other book, "Forget Me Not," so I knew I was going to love this one, and boy was I RIGHT! This book was beautiful. The relationship between Gwen and Xander is funny, light and airy. I love this little rom-com book with music and instrument details. I used to play viola growing up so i loved that I was able to connect in that way. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Well y’all… this is one of my favorite romance novels that I have ever read and it’s not even close. Julie Soto, let me know when you need someone to ride into battle for you and I’ll be there.

The tension between these two characters had me screaming and throwing my e-reader across the room. The angst. The music. The PINING. The unspeakable hotness of the main characters. Julie Soto managed to create a sexy masterpiece with this book and I have never been so in love. I originally read this on my e-reader back in the summer and this weekend listened to it on audio. It holds up in all forms. 5 shining stars.

Thanks to @netgalley and @readforeverpub for an advance copy of this book.

holy shit!!!!
I absolutely devoured this book. Oh my god! Alex and Gwen have my entire heart. Their story was just so freaking beautiful!! The way that they fell in love through music ripped my freaking heart out! The passion, the banter, the side characters every part of this book was phenomenal! Julie has the ability to create the most achingly beautiful and romantic stories and this book was no exception. Thank you to Julie for releasing this as an e-arc for the day!

An extremely witty, emotional, and romantic story about self-acceptance and love!“ — like we were made for each other, Gwen.” (4.75)

Not only was the cover absolutely stunning, but also was the story! I loved every melodic second of this story and simply cannot get enough of Julie Soto's writing!