4 out of 5 stars.

Allison Ashley can do no wrong! She is one of my favorite romance authors and sadly such an underrated one.

I read most of her books and rated them all 4 stars and above. I always looks forward to her upcoming books!

Elliott and Jamie were so fortunate to find each other during an off chance meeting. I love how thoughtful they both were with each other, and how the way they were raised really shaped their lives. I think Elliott took such a leap and had to have faith in herself to move to a new city. I love that they built a friendship and it slowly moved towards more than that.

I think they both were so introverted that it worked really well for them. They were able to get to know each other before allowing outside opinions enter their minds.

I think that Elliott's cancer showed another layer of her amazing courage. She showed so much strength, and didn't let her life be controlled by the diagnosis, not even for a moment.

Thank you Montlake and net galley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

As a STEM girlie, I love the medical representation in this book! Allison has a way of writing that just brings out all your emotions! It's got me swooooooning!!! It's my first Allison Ashley novel and this book has made me want to read more of her work! It's so cute, with lots of angst and it really had me in my feels. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick, sweet read. Something about Allison's writing was really pulling at my heartstrings!!!

If Tomorrow Never Comes: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4/5

Pub date: available now!!

There are a few things Allison Ashley does best:
Best opening lines
Best meet-cutes
Best first kisses

Things I love about Allison Ashley’s books:
Mature characters you would want to be friends with
Plenty of drama - but not the ridiculous, over-the-top kind you’d find in a soap opera
Feel-good stories that leave you with a happy sigh when you finish the last page

I’ve been a HUGE fan of Allison Ashley since I read her first book in 2021. I devoured every single page of her first four books. But you wouldn’t believe how fast I logged into NetGalley when I found out If Tomorrow Never Comes was available as a Read Now book. And where I would normally wait to read a book until around the release date, I have ZERO CHILL with Allison Ashley’s books. So I started reading as soon as it finished downloading to my Kindle. As with her other books, this one didn’t disappoint. I even liked it so much I read it a second time right before it was published - and with a mile-long TBR list, that is high praise coming from me!

There are some authors whose books consistently connect with me in all the best ways and I wish they would churn out books faster than one a year. Allison Ashley is one of those authors. But I also know every book of hers is definitely worth the wait.

* thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review

Allison Ashley never disappoints!
I loved reading The Roommate Pact and Would You Rather which were both five star reads for me!
If Tomorrow Never Comes by Allison Ashley was sweet, light, the banter was adorable and the humor was fun.
I just love Claire and Graham. They were real, fun and so engaging.
The banter between the two main characters was super ending.
I absolutely adored this book! Such a fun and cute read! If you like romance reads- grab this one.

If Tomorrow Never Comes by Allison Ashley tackles the devastating reality of cancer while still managing to weave a story filled with warmth, love, and hope.

Elliot and Jamie’s meet-cute was perfect—one of those rare moments where two souls connect effortlessly in just a few hours. That initial bond is so strong that when fate brings them back together, despite the changes in their lives, the connection still lingers. Their journey is emotional yet uplifting, proving that love will always find its way, even through life’s hardest trials.

Ashley does a beautiful job balancing the heaviness of the subject with moments of lightheartedness, making this an emotional yet ultimately satisfying read. In the end, it’s all about following your heart to where you truly belong.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the advanced copy—I’m grateful for the chance to read this story early. This review is given voluntarily.

i was sadly unable to read this by pub date, as life gets in the way and arcs become overwhelming 😅 i’ve seen nothing but amazing things about this author though and i can’t wait to read her next release!!

This was such a sweet romance, with a few bumps, that left me with a warm and fuzzy feeling.

Usually, I read a lot of psychological thrillers, but I enjoy a good romance to mix things up. I had a hard time putting this book down. I loved the interactions between Jamie and Elliott, the witty banter, the instant attraction, and even the down moments. I felt for Elliott and the cancer battle she had as a teen and even now. However, she has a wonderful support system when times get tough. Jamie has some insecurities tied to his dad, and how he went through women like they were candy. Jamie does not want to be like him, but has moments of doubt. Luckily, he has a very supportive sister, Blythe. 

Watching Jamie and Elliott navigate the waters when she returned to Omaha was tough, but things were different. Plus, she left, and he didn't even know how to reach her. I can't blame her for leaving with no contact after a magical night, but she didn't know how the cancer treatment would work. 

The cherry on top is Hank, the dog. He is such a lovebug, and you can't help but love this overgrown furball. Hank adds character to the story.

Try this one if you are in the mood for a sweet romance. I hope you love it as much as I did. We give it 5 paws up.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to @authorallisonashley, @amazonpublishing, and @netgalley for the #gifted e-book!

This romance captivated me from the very first page.

Elliott's journey begins the night before her stem cell transplant when she meets Jamie, the love of her life. Their connection is instant and deep, but just as quickly as she finds him, she disappears from his life. Fast forward over a year later, and their paths cross again, only to reveal a shocking twist: Jamie is now the boyfriend of her stem cell donor. Will they brave the complexities of their circumstances and pursue their undeniable feelings for one another?

This heartwarming story beautifully captures the essence of love at first sight. The character development is wonderfully executed as they navigate their emotions and grow closer. I particularly enjoyed the vibrant friendships surrounding them and the unwavering support from Jamie’s sister. Elliott's battle with leukemia, although she's in remission, adds a poignant layer to the narrative, highlighting her lingering fears.

This book is a delightful blend of fun and heartfelt emotion. If you cherish romance that speaks to the heart and soul, then this is the perfect read for you!

This story was so cute and sweet! It started with an adorable meet-cute, but the characters parted ways after just one night, which ended with a kiss, only to meet again a year later. I adored both Elliott and Jamie; their personalities were great, they had great chemistry, and their banter was fun to read. What I love most about Allison Ashley's books is the way she carefully incorporates heavier topics, such as cancer, into the story and balances them with humor. So we get not only a cute love story but also valuable insight into the protagonist's medical condition.

Thank you, NetGalley and Montlake, for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Beautifully written characters that I felt every emotion from happy to sad to everything in between. The slow burn after their first meeting was spectacular and meaningful.

Completely bingeable - I read "If Tomorrow Never Comes" in a single day. Ashley's work always has this effect on me -- I can't put her books down!

This one was a bit more Hallmark-ish than I would have liked. Especially when it came to the conflict portion of the story. I loved Elliott and Jamie's meet cute and was able to guess the twist on how they would be reunited yet still enjoyed that reveal.

What I struggled with in this book was that Jamie (our MMC) was too into his feelings - lol. I get that we love a guy who can express himself but for me, it was a bit dramatic, and I didn't love that he was taking other people's actions and feelings into consideration when deciding if he wanted a future with Elliott. As a fan of romance stories, I simply wanted Jamie to love Elliott out loud, exes be damned.

allison ashley did it again!

as a owd enjoyer i had to say the angst this one delivered was DELICIOUS. if you’re not one to enjoy that, please beware or outright avoid. but since i love it I ATE IT UPPPPP

jamie and elliott quickly got me wrapped around their fingers. i loved their connection, their dynamic, all that angsty back and forth of fighting against what they wanted but wouldn’t go after.

at the same time that this book brings it an emotional subject and scenes, the heartwarming and sweet tone isn’t lost at all. i was smiling throughout all the pages of the story, and that’s why i believe i flew through it.

i loved this book and i’m so excited to read more of ashley’s future releases!

If Tomorrow Never Comes is a beautiful and emotional story. We start off the night before Elliott’s aggressive cancer treatment and find her having a romcom worthy meet cute with Jamie. Flash forward one year later and she’s meeting her stem cell donor Carly and her boyfriend Jamie (gah!!!!).

While we aren’t fans of love triangles, we are fans of Allison Ashley and knew we should give this book a chance. We are certainly glad we did. If Tomorrow Never Comes was a book filled with great chemistry and banter, wonderful longing and pining for each other, and a cute dog to boot!

Elliott and Jamie were a great story to fall in love with and their supporting characters made the whole book better. This book was emotional, authentic and occasionally heart-wrenching, yet it also featured wonderful moments of unexpected lightness that brought it all together. We are so glad to have read it!

Read if you like:
▪️Dual POV
▪️Love Triangle
▪️Cinnamon roll MMC
▪️Emotional & heartfelt
▪️Right person/wrong time
▪️Fade to black

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the early ARC. I’ve enjoyed all of Allison’s books. I’ve had the privilege of meeting her at a book signing. She’s such a sweet, fun, kind human.

Love her emotional way of writing. She pulls a lot from her profession to write her characters and their experiences. She knows how to pull on a reader’s heartstrings and make them feel for these characters.

I loved this book so much. It gave me all the feels. It felt real and not forced. The characters were great. The pace was great. Highly recommend.

3.5 stars:

While I liked both of the main characters and their relationship, I don’t enjoy a love triangle trope and it created too much drama throughout this book for me to get past it. The rest of the story focused a lot on living with and after cancer, so read trigger warnings before picking this book. If these two things don’t bother you, then give this book a try!

📖 Title: If Tomorrow Never Comes-a standalone

✍🏾 Author: Allison Ashley- I read The Roommate Pact and gave it 3 ⭐

📅Publication date: 4/1/25 | Read 3/30/25

📃 Format: eBook 315 pgs.

Genre:
*Contemporary Romance
*Adult/Women's Fic

Tropes:
*friends to lovers
*2nd chance romance
*h illness
*love at 1st sight

👆🏾POV: 3rd person dual

⚠️TW: cancer, remission, death of a friend

🌎 Setting: Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska

Summary: The night before chemo and a stem cell transplant for Elliott's leukemia, she meets Jaime at a bar. It was kismet but after one great kiss and night together they didn't see each other until a year later. The only problem is Elliott's life-saving donor Carly is dating Jaime.


👩🏾 Heroine: Elliott Holland, a graphic designer

👨🏾 Hero: Jaime Sullivan, 29 a baseball player turned arborist

🎭 Other Characters:

*Carly-Elliott's stem cell donor/Jaime's girlfriend
*Yuka-Elliott's BFF, also had cancer
*Blythe-Jaime's sister, owns Melt My Heart bakery
*Stephen-Carly tries to hook up Elliott w/him
*Ian-Jaime's boss, owns a nursery
*Mary + Jim-Elliott's parents
*Rick Sullivan-Jaime's father
*Greg-Jaime's brother
*Hank- Jaime's dog
*Dodger- Jim's dog

🤔 My Thoughts: This was a highly emotional read for me. Dealing with cancer and the fear of it coming back was always in my mind, but I remembered why I went through everything-to live. It was contrived perfectly that Jaime and Elliott fall in love because Carly was so understanding about their break-up. She quickly left town and started dating someone else immediately. She was a little surprised at how Jamie deceived her but gave Elliott grace when she needed her.

Rating: 4/5 ✨
Spice level 3/5 🌶️ fade to black

🙏🏾Thanks to NetGalley, Montlake, and Allison Ashley for this ARC! I voluntarily give my honest review, and all opinions are my own.
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Thank you so much for the advanced copy of If Tomorrow Never Comes.

I was so hooked in the beginning of the story, because nothing really stops you from having the best night than knowing you have cancer treatment/surgery the next day. I love that Elliott got out of her comfort zone and just had the best night with then stranger, Jamie. Their "date" was so cute. Then we flash to a year later and she moves to his city after responding well to her stem cell transplant surgery and she ends up running into Jamie because he is dating Carly, the woman that ended up saving Elliott's life. What are the chances!?

I loved that Jamie realized that Carly wasn't for him even if he didn't end up with Elliott. I am happy that they never did anything together when C/J were still a couple. BUT, I did not like how much Jamie was SO worried about Carly's opinion after they broke up. I get feeling like that when you are a teenager/YA, but I think at some point, you just have to life your life. Blythe, his sister guided him in that direction. Also, talking about Carly getting engaged right before he proposes to E? I actually think that took away from the sweetness of the proposal.

Overall, I think romance readers will enjoy this sweet story.

An emotional novel about a woman whose life was saved and then...Carly's donation saved Elliott's life, Jamie's kiss enlivened it. Unfortunately, as it turns out, Jamie is Carly's boyfriend. An awkward situation to be sure but it makes for a novel that will keep you turning the pages. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Good storytelling makes for a good read.