okay so first thing first, the title, I LOVE. All The Men I;ve Loved Again, I quickly had a slideshow in my brain with all the men ive loved LOL
this is a cute coming of age story and a love triangle.Most of the book also happens in the past and we don't get to see very much of the present.I would have liked to have a bit more time with Cora and Aaron in the present. overall it was an enjoyable read.

Thank you to Atria and Netgalley for this ARC. I absolutely hated the writing style and could not force myself to read more than chapter 1

All the Men I’ve Loved Again by Christine Pride is a beautifully written, emotionally rich novel about love, memory, and second chances.

Cora’s story unfolds as she stands at a crossroads on the verge of turning 40, facing the echoes of two great loves from her past. There’s Lincoln—her first love from college, driven, passionate, and shaped by a much different upbringing. And Aaron—the soft-spoken artist with whom she shared an unforgettable connection, a love story punctuated by letters and a magical weekend in Paris.

Now, decades later, both men reappear in her life, and Cora is finally forced to choose—not just between two people, but between the version of herself she used to be and the woman she’s becoming.

What I loved most:
✨ The way the story explores how love matures and shifts over time
✨ Thoughtful portrayals of friendships, family ties, and self-love
✨ Honest, vulnerable character growth—especially Cora’s journey toward embracing messiness and joy
✨ A love triangle that felt grounded, emotional, and real (not over-the-top drama!)

This was my first book by Christine Pride and it won’t be my last. A tender, heartfelt novel for fans of character-driven stories, complicated love, and women finding their own path.

Big thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This one started off strong for me—I really enjoyed the nostalgic vibe and early 2000s setting in the first half. I was initially drawn into the setup of her reconnecting with past loves. The idea of exploring “what ifs” in a love triangle sounded original enough to pull me in, even though that trope isn’t usually my go to.. The story is marketed as a love triangle, but we spend so much time building the connection between Cora and Lincoln that the abrupt pivot to Aaron felt jarring and underdeveloped. It threw off the balance of the story, and for me, Love triangles can be tricky, and while I appreciated the attempt to do something different here, it didn’t fully land.

Marketing this book as a love triangle is a bit misleading. It reads more like a coming of age/self discovery journey with a heavy emphasis on the power of friendship. The focus is on Cora and her transformation from naive college student to a woman who takes control of her heart and her life.

Cora meets Lincoln at the start of her first year of college. She is the privileged daughter of an esteemed college professor out in the world for the first time. Lincoln is an ambitious young man from austere beginnings with big plans for the future. Theirs is a first love that burns bright.

Cora meets Aaron at a time when her heart is vulnerable. Their connection takes her by surprise and makes her question what she’s willing to risk for happiness.

Twenty years later, Cora is an independent, single woman when both men unexpectedly re-enter her life and unexplored feelings and unanswered questions resurface.

This book is heavy on relationships—and not just the romantic kind. It also explores Cora’s relationships with her father and college roommates. Those connections shape the person she becomes and influence the decisions she makes.

My feelings for the characters changed over the course of the book. I definitely had opinions and, at one point, wasn’t sure I would be happy with the ending. Christine Pride writes with an honest voice and her characters are not afraid to be vulnerable.

Alternating between the physical and audio formats provided the best of both worlds. Aaron’s arc is told primarily through letters which I preferred in book form. The audio narration by Kamali Minter and Ian Wenger captured the developing love story and emotional progression as the characters matured.

Thanks to NetGalley, Atria Books, Simon & Schuster Audio, and Libro.fm for the advance copies. All opinions are my own.

A love triangle I didn't expect. Can Cora go back to her first love or is it the missed opportunity that right?

This story is told in flashbacks, letters, and now.

All the Men I've Loved Again, by Christine Pride, got my attention with the cover. The description sounded fun; however, this one never took off for me. While the idea is great, the storyline moved too slowly, and I found myself losing interest. I finished in hopes it would get more interesting, but it ended up being just an okay read for me.
I appreciate NetGalley and the publisher for providing the ARC ebook that I read and reviewed. All opinions are my own.

I was pretty disappointed to find that I didn't enjoy this book. There were many things that were irritating to me and the maincharacter made some of the worst decisions I could imagine someone making. Just not my cup of tea at all.

I ended up DNFing it. It just wasn't the book for me, despite loving the blurb on the back and the artwork.

I received an eARC of this book from Net Galley in exchange for a honest review.

I tried to like this book but the pacing was so slow. It did not catch my attention and I was trying to force my way through it. I think I only made it 10 percent in and could not bring myself to read more. It is unfortunately a hard DNF for me because I have nothing to compel me to try it again.

There’s something refreshing about a coming-of-age story that doesn’t end at 21. All the Men I’ve Loved Again follows Cora from college into her late 30s, capturing the slow, sometimes messy process of growing up, figuring out who you are, and learning how to love—yourself and others. I appreciated that perspective, and the nostalgic elements were a nice touch.

That said, this one landed solidly in the middle for me. While there were emotional layers and moments I really connected with—especially Cora’s bond with her dad—I struggled with the pacing. The story felt slow and drawn out, and for such a long book, most of it revolved around one romantic relationship. It left the rest of the story feeling a bit unbalanced and, at times, repetitive.

Cora’s personal growth often came through others rather than from within, and that made it hard to feel fully invested in her journey. Even her dad, as much as I loved their relationship, mirrored that same emotional stuckness—he didn’t allow himself to move forward until she told him it was okay. It made me wonder: are there really people who put their entire lives on pause like that?

The love triangle didn’t work for me either. I tend to prefer forward motion in relationships—and being strung along by indecision for decades just isn’t something I enjoy reading. Aaron, who seemed to see Cora for who she truly was, got far less time on the page than Lincoln, which made the emotional weight of the triangle feel lopsided.

In the end, I’m glad I read it. There were heartfelt moments and a lot of good intention in the writing. But it just didn’t fully resonate for me the way I’d hoped.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the eARC!

4.5/5 - Sometimes first love should remain that way but you’ve always got to figure it out; which is what Cora had to do. This was a great story about love: romantic, familia and friend. Neisha and Kim were her soulmates more than anyone else and that comes across in the novel. I did breathe a sigh of relief at the ending.

As a freshman in college, Cora decides to reinvent herself. She quickly becomes friends with Kim and Neisha who, while different, become an unstoppable trio and a testament to female friendship.
Told in alternating timelines, Cora’s history with two men, Lincoln and Aaron are well drawn. The differences between these two men are vast, but Pride shows how each meets a special need in Cora. Throughout the novel, I found myself rooting for true love but also asking what that is. If you are in the mood for a coming-of-age story with a bit of spice, this novel is for you.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.

I just finished this book, and I have a lot of thoughts. This story does have a somewhat dual timeline, but it's not really set up in that way. We're seeing Cora's history with both Lincoln and Aaron, and then we're moved forward into the present timeline. So there is some back and forth, but for those who don't enjoy a dual timeline, this isn't truly a dual timeline story like we traditionally see.

I think I may have liked this book without the romance lens. Cora's character deals with a lot of insecurities and nervousness, and I admired seeing those aspects shown so clearly. When I look back at college me, I cringe at some of the things I did, or tolerated, and seeing Cora's college days helps you really see, in hindsight, what other choices you might have made. Cora's character was somewhat unlikable for me, and because she seemed so co-dependent on others telling her what to do, I struggled to really align with who she was, and the romance aspect made me never really believe that she knew what she wanted, even up until the end.

Overall, I did like this book and would read more from this author. I do think this is memoir-ish vs a love story, and also far more on the journeys we go through on our own than the love story. Again, I think if this had been more about Cora reflecting and learning about herself, it would have been even more impactful.

Explores friendship, love and all its complexities.

Thanks Atria Books and NetGalley for the invite to read the ARC!

Synopsis-

Y2K is just round the corner & 16 year old Cora Belle is all set to rock her college life, make new friends & find her calling. But when she runs into the tall, dark & handsome Lincoln, she cannot help but fall head over heels for his southern charms. Everything is going great, until it isn't & Cora’s belief in love falters. That’s when Aaron comes into her life. Can she love Aaron while still being in love with Lincoln? Now, 20 years later, Cora is still single & she’s built an armour around herself. With a chance encounter with Lincoln & unexpected reconnection with Aaron, Cora has to make a choice yet again.

Review-

The 90s setting is the first thing that captured my attention as this novel begins introducing Cora’s new college life & her friends Kim & Neisha. Pride includes all the nostalgic elements of this era - be it the music, the VHS tapes, the walkmans & the Y2K tech boom with those aol.com emails!

Pride has done an excellent job of portraying female friendships & how vital they can be to a young lady’s formative years all the way upto adulthood. The novel also explores Cora’s upbringing - the beautiful single father-daughter relationship & how it influences her personality & life choices.

Intially the jump in the timelines felt a bit random & confusing. However, the plot quickly recovers by midway when the present timeline picks up - unraveling Cora’s understanding of love, her dilemmas, career path, leading us on a winding path as she finally discovers what she truly wants.

Cora wasn’t the most likeable character - it was frustrating at times to bear with her judgements/views, however I was glad for her at the end.

All The Men I've Loved Again is a unique novel that touches upon all the shades of love as we start to experience it as a teen & begin to fathom it as an adult.

going into this, i was expecting a light-hearted tale of a woman’s dating escapades and it surprised me by being a much deeper story of heartbreak, identity, and finding the way home. while the writing style took a little getting used to in the beginning, it ended up being one of the best parts of the book for me!

i absolutely loved the ending…it felt original and satisfying! there was about 30% of the book where i was frustrated and thought i might be disappointed in the outcome, so a strong ending really made the story for me.

i would recommend this book if you want to feel something (and feel it strongly), but definitely don’t go into it thinking you’re going to be giggling and swooning through the whole thing. this story was complicated, frustrating at times, and so so satisfying!

Christine Pride's "All the Men I've Loved Again" delves into the complexities of love, loyalty, and self-discovery as Cora Belle, nearing forty, grapples with being in love with the same two men who captured her heart in her early twenties. This novel offers a reflective and often poignant look at second chances and the enduring impact of past relationships, making it a thought-provoking read.

The core premise of revisiting past loves and exploring the "what ifs" is inherently compelling. Pride skillfully crafts a narrative that allows readers to journey alongside Cora as she navigates her emotions, identity, and personal growth. The book touches on themes of romance and self-discovery in a way that feels relatable to anyone who has pondered the path not taken or the possibility of rekindling old flames. The exploration of these complex themes is a definite strength, providing ample material for introspection.

However, the execution sometimes faces challenges. While the narrative is compelling in its premise, some readers might find the pacing to be uneven, with certain sections feeling more drawn out than others. Additionally, Cora Belle, while central to the story, can be a character that some readers might struggle to fully connect with. Her internal conflicts and decisions, while realistic, occasionally create a distance that prevents deeper emotional immersion.

Overall, "All the Men I've Loved Again" is a sincere and introspective novel about the enduring power of love and the choices that shape our lives. It's a book that will appeal to readers who enjoy character-driven stories focused on relationships and personal evolution, and who are willing to embrace a narrative that prioritizes reflection over rapid plot progression. While it has a few minor stumbles, its heartfelt exploration of love and loyalty makes it a worthwhile read.

I had difficulty getting into this story, and it just didn’t hold my attention. I am guessing someone a bit younger than me may enjoy it more.

3.5 rounded up. Different from the author's two previous books. While I still enjoyed this, I prefer the style of the first two. I associate Christine Pride's books with addressing serious and difficult topics that are intricately woven into an emotional and compelling storyline. All the Men I've Loved Again touches on this, but not to the same extent. It's a coming of age story that happens to be much spicier in the romance department than I anticipated. I don't care for this, so there were multiple times I had to skip over some pages. There is also a major trigger warning of abortion (which I personally avoid if I know ahead of time). With that being said, this wasn't the book for me due to those two things. However, it was well written and aside from those personal issues I still did enjoy the story.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Cora is grown but the story looks back in when she starts college & finds her own way as a woman especially since she was raised by her father. She looks back on two men she loved & is torn in present day on who to choose. Not a bad read at all but when it went to present day Cora didn’t seem to have as much growth you would think a woman in her late 30s would have. I did enjoy the end of the book but I overall I wish there would have been more character development to get Cora more. This is my first read from this author but I wouldn’t mind checking out more from her in the future.