Wren and Ellis are childhood sweethearts. 5 years divorced, their lives are still intertwined and they continue to see each other and wonder: is the spark still there? With a trip to figure it out, this second chance romance is going to sweep you off your feet!

This is my first book by this author, and I absolutely loved it. The writing between the two main characters had me so immersed that I truly couldn’t put the book down. This is a standalone in a series, and I didn’t have a connection to the other cast of characters and found their parts clunky and a little confusing. Maybe going back and reading the others in the series will help with this! Highly suggest if you enjoy spicy, second chance romances!

I kind of felt like I was going to be reading this forever. I could not get into it… Then Ellis asked Wren to go on that road trip and I locked in. I could not wait. I think I could have missed the first like 10 chapters.

I am a second chance romance hater friends.. but good lord I guess none of them were Ellis! The way this man spoke about his girl was enough to set me on fire. I also appreciate that they chose to get divorced and grow as people before trying again.

The burn was so slow but once we got there?! Whew.

This book RUINED me! Ellis and wren are perfect. This book is perfect. I have NO NOTES. I take 10 more Tarah books!

5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

LAWD, this one wrecked me. A gorgeous second-chance romance where I blamed neither party and ached for both. If you’ve read Savor It, chances are you’ve been rooting for Wren and Ellis for a while now. I’m not typically a fan of second-chance but I adored Spunes and I really wanted to see where Tarah DeWitt would take this story. My dears, she slayed. I don’t know that I have ever been so invested in two characters in a romance novel. It was raw, earnest, funny, and sexy all at the same time. I loved every second of it. Flawless - no notes.

A divorced couple take an empty nest road trip - not such a unique story, but adding super-spice to the mix made this an unexpected read.

Wren and Ellis Byrd drop their son off at college and explore the unlikely idea of
reconciliation. Their teenage romance led to a pregnancy they were unprepared for and readers get to examine the mistakes they made along the way as they reflect on their past relationship. Will spoken words, written words and physical attraction clarify how the future might play out? Will they have the courage to listen to the voice that really matters?

On their way back to their small town in Oregon the most pressing question seems to be, “Will they find their way home?”

Thank you St. Martin’s Griffin for the early copy in exchange for my honest review.

Tara DeWitt has quickly become an instabuy author for me. This series has consumed my whole heart. I didn’t think she could top the first novel yet here we are. This is a love story for adults. They have a past and the story embraces it rather than shy away or sugarcoat the pain they’ve caused each other. This is a story with heart, humor and OH LORDY heat. 10/10 no notes, will be rereading. Truly, the number of times a line hit so good I gasped. Perfection.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This story offers a refreshing and realistic take on second-chance love, especially when a child is part of the picture. It captures the emotional complexity of rebuilding a relationship with authenticity, showing that love isn’t always neat or easy.

Rather than leaning on a perfect “happily ever after,” it explores the kind of love that grows through real-life challenges. It reflects what many modern families face—uncertainty, healing, and the hard work of choosing each other again. A grounded and honest portrayal that stands out in the genre.

Thank you NetGalley and St Martins Press for this gem!

miss tarah dewitt will always have a special place in my heart 🥹

wren and ellis are everything to me after being taken on their second chance, marriage in crisis journey. they bring tension, heartbreaking moments, banter and spice, all while rediscovering each other.

left of forever is a book that will have you cancelling plans because you cannot put it down. it will suck you in and make you feel every emotion.

also, THE PINING 😭😭😭

I laughed, I swooned, I clutched my chest. Tarah so beautifully builds the characters and their stories in a way that feels so real and authentic. This is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time, and that means a lot coming from someone who usually hates a second chance romance. I just can’t say enough good about this one.

this book was good! I really do love a second chance romance and this was one was at it at its best. I enjoyed seeing some glimpses of the past and how it mostly stayed in the present. I also loved seeing characters from book 1... I sense this will be turning into a small town series and I cant wait for the next book! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for gifting me this arc.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC opportunity!

I want to start by saying that Tarah's writing always hits for me, and never fails. This is no exception to that. Its another hit in my eyes.

I love second chance romance when its done right. And this one was. It felt so realistic to situations that people find themselves in. It really sheds a light on the fact that love can be lost but not gone, and that's such a hopeful concept to me. I also really loved the characters. They felt real as well, like people I would know and root for.

They had obvious chemistry, and the anticipation and build up was so well done. And Ellis? I mean that guy is worth 5 stars on his own. What a guy.

Oh this one absolutely ATE, I fear.

I was so on the fence about grabbing this one when it was a read now option on Netgalley because I haven't loved Tarah Dewitt's last two releases. However, I decided to give her one more shot before I declared us done, and I am so happy that I did.

This story follows a divorced couple, Wren and Ellis, deciding to go on one last adventure after dropping off their only son at college in hopes of possibly rekindling their romance.
I've only read one book similar to this one before, so I decided to give Dewitt one last shot. Plus, that cover really drew me in.

Folks, this is how you do romance. This book was so painfully romantic, and I loved every second of it. The love notes and the declarations that were made in this book had me kicking my feet. One of Ellis's problems during the initial marriage was his lack of speaking his mind and telling Wren how he was feeling and boy did he blow that task out of the water here.

It was nice to be back in Spunes and see all of the old characters from Savor It and we even got a small cameo from Deacon and LaRynn from The Co-Op which was nice even though I didn't enjoy either book very much lol.

Tarah Dewitt has officially redeemed herself, so I'm pumped to maybe get the stories of Sage and Ellis's other brothers. I 100% recommend this one and I can't wait to purchase a copy for my shelf.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an early copy for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I did not finish this story because it is a second chance romance and I don't enjoy those. I got about 30% in but it was feeling very predictable.

This book was a masterpiece.

I’m a sucker for a second chance romance and getting to follow Ellis and Wrens journey back to each other was a revelation. There was no doubt that these two were meant to be together. That they deserved each others love. Seeing how they grew separately, then together, was beautiful and emotional. To see the love they still had for each other, and for their past and everything they’d grown through. To see their support for each other, and how they learned to communicate.

Thank you to NetGalley, St Martins Press and Tarah for the opportunity to ARC read this stunning story

This book broke my heart and put it back together - Tarah DeWitt can do no wrong, I've been waiting for this book since she set it up in Savor It, and it did not disappoint. Wren and Ellis are so real, they jump off the page, and I loved seeing them find their way back to one another. And now we wait for Silas' book.....

I had the opportunity to listen to and read Left of Forever and I enjoyed both versions. I will definitely read more Tarah DeWitt in the future as it was the perfect balance between character development and spice. This book is the perfect second chance romance with lots of depth built into the plot and the characters so that you are rooting for them throughout the story.

The dual narration was perfect in this audiobook as the book changes from Wren to Ellis in each chapter. The narrators chosen were perfect for the characters as I have gotten to know them in the novel.

Thank you Net Galley, Tarah DeWitt and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to preview this title. The opinions shared are my own.
Left of Forever is expected to be released May 20, 2025 just in time to add to your summer TBR!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a digital ARC of Left of Forever.

Books like this are hard for me to review because while there's nothing wrong with it, it just wasn't my cup of tea and I know I'm in the minority. I gave it three stars because the writing was good and it wasn't a dumb book, but I want more from romance books.

Beautiful second-chance romance about two people who are CLEARLY in love with one another. A great sense of anticipation and chemistry and wow! I wish I had some of the pastry recipes! A great read and I loved every word!

I knew after the first chapter that this book was going to be incredible. I then knew even by 30% that this book was going to be 5 stars.

This book was incredible from start to finish. It drummed up so much emotion, from me AND the characters.

Ellis and Wren are written perfectly. Ellis, who’s hard exterior only goes so far when it comes to his feelings about his son and his ex wife. His longing and unwavering behavior to try and fix everything he thinks he broke. Wren, who is hesitant to fall back into love with the fear that she’ll shatter her heart again. She continues to try and build her walls to protect herself but she so badly wants Ellis to be the one to bring them down.

The side characters in this book provide fun dialogue along with the main characters! Tarah Dewitt perfectly writes a story so heavy with emotion but with well-timed comedic relief.

Left of Forever is going to be a reread in my future for SURE. I never want to leave the Ellis & Wren story. Wish I could read this for the first time again.

I’ll be recommending this book to everyone

I am an absolute sucker for second chance romances and Wren and Ellis's story hit EVERY single mark. Their love story is raw and emotional and I felt fully drawn into both Wren and Ellis as people and was deeply invested in the two finding their way back to each other again. Reading their story made my heart palpate and break and simultaneously heal and this story is for everyone who loves romance.

Highly recommend.

Thanks to NetGalley and SMP for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!