This story was not doing it for me. It started off so slow and was extremely cheesy. I am normally a lover of cheesy romances, but this one was just off. It really didn't feel like a romance and I thought the letters were a little confusing.

I only made it 30% and then gave up. I wasn’t being drawn into this story, it was so slow moving. It starts with Cora facing a dilemma in 2021, with very little backstory to why she’s having a dilemma. The backstory apparently started 20 years ago, but at 30% in we’ve barely scratched the surface.

Proceed with caution, bc spoilers.

I was not invested in her history with Lincoln. I didn’t like him and I think she was too naive and easily manipulated by those she loved to be able to be rational about her life and her feelings. I skimmed ahead and I know there are themes of morality disagreements, lying, and cheating that occur - so I highly doubt I would ever become more endeared to Lincoln.

I know she ends up with Aaron, so I’m also disappointed SO MUCH of the book focuses on Lincoln. I think if I had more information on Aaron earlier on, I could have been more invested.

I also don’t think I liked that the college years were written with a reminiscent voice. It made it harder to feel for Cora because I was looking at her through the eyes of an older adult, rather than feeling as though I was in the moment with her.

I don’t want to rate too harshly since I didn’t finish it and there is likely an audience out there…but unfortunately I’m not that audience. I think so much more could have been done with the story based on what I did read, and I’m disappointed I couldn’t get into it enough to push through.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

ALL THE MEN I LOVED AGAIN
BY: CHRISTINE PRIDE

4.5 Stars!

I really enjoyed this new Author, to me anyway, whose name is CHRISTINE PRIDE'S writing style. It was one of those reading experiences that hooked me from start to finish. It's so much more than a story regarding a young woman caught between an impossible second chance at a romantic relationship two decades later from her past. It's not just the love between the two men. it's a multifaceted novel that explores many different themes. Coming of age and self discovery, the life long friends we meet in College, Racism, Class, love of family and, much more that which makes this a gripping, immersive unforgettable read. It's one that is masterfully written with depth that is not my usual genre, but am so glad I discovered it. It's an impressive accomplishment as an excellent debut. I really wanted to read this novel, because the premise stated for it to be about getting a second chance at love with not one, but two of her former love interests twenty years prior again with the same two men two decades earlier. Who among us has not looked back at the choices we made, and not wondered if we had a do over would we have chosen a different path? I'm in an older demographic and know there are certain things that I think with the wisdom we gain with age, this is a topic that might differ from romance, but the idea is one that as individuals we can relate to. I know this would make a great choice for a book club as we all change over time. Normally, I don't pick coming of age stories when I read, since that aspect doesn't interest me at all in subject matter pertaining to novels. What was nice about this particular book about it was how well written this was that I actually enjoyed it, and thought this aspect was one of the things I loved about it the most. I emphasize it as a wonderful surprise how I am amazed how initially I hadn't anticipated how that theme would turn out to be a prominent one when I initially chose this, and that it would be a favorite part of my overall reading experience of "ALL THE MEN I'VE LOVED AGAIN." I have to say that I applaud this author's choice of adding it making this all the more compelling in how she cleverly executed an extra layer that I wasn't interested in turn out to enhance the story. Its inclusion definitely won me over making it an essential elevated narrative with many more positive attributes than your average second chance romance trope. I ended up while reflecting on what made me appreciate why I loved this terrific, and uniquely written book so much coming to the conclusion that without that feature I wouldn't have found this as heartwarming as I did without it. In a sense I think it's accurate to call this her debut, since her former novel was co-written with another author. She does have experience as an Editor, which is combined with the prior co-written novel has reflected in her writing style to be both entertaining and enjoyable enough for me to rate this 4.5 stars. However, I was somewhat disappointed since the synopsis describes this as a novel about the Main Female Protagonist named Cora Belle who is supposed to be experiencing turmoil being in love with the same two men she was involved with in college 20 years prior. With that synopsis description had me expecting to see both men given equal coverage throughout the narrative exploring each romance evenly with a chance to get to know them both as a reader while Cora did the same. It didn't proceed in that direction. I thought that was a given expectation due to the synopsis, but wasn't a deal breaker for me in the final analysis because of other unexpected strengths of the novel that made this multifaceted which exceeded my expectations. Like the lasting friendships that we form in College we carry with us making them just as significant as our College romances. I loved Cora's relationship with her father which when I chose this I was rewarded in how it made this so much more than your average love triangle, or a romance only trope with the other characters being nuanced and intimately rich additional focused layers that made this novel exceed my high expectations. Overall, I highly recommend this as it has much more to offer, and appreciate than implied in the synopsis. I think Christine Pride succeeded in her efforts to accomplish this to be a highly intriguing, and well rounded book that showed me that I will be adding her as a must read author in the future. This is a well above average written narrative in substance, and depth that those who read this will be impressed that it's a debut. This Exquisitely written debut deserves to reach as wide of an audience as possible, and I think it will appeal to many readers how it is multi- layered, and offers much more than the title implies, as well as the synopsis I loved it, and I'll be recommending it to other readers. If I get a chance to squeeze in the prior co-written book by her I will read it knowing that I'll be in good hands since her talent as a writer is undeniably certain with her solo debut of "All the Men I've Loved Again."

Publication Date: July 8, 2025! AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE NOW!

Thank you to Net Galley, Christine Pride, and Atria for generously providing me with my fantastic ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own, as always.

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Thank you to net galley, Christine Pride, and Simon Schuster for allowing me to read this arc this is my honest review. I was excited to read this book because I recognized the authors name as a book that I read. I loved the book and recommended it to my friends and Facebook group.
This book was slow, I was disappointed I felt I had to force my way to read it. The letters in the beginning of the book were impossible to read since they were written on lined paper and the print wasn't able to be enlarged.

3.5 Stars

This book had potential to be something really amazing. A woman in her 40's is reconnected with two men from her romantic past 20 years ago in the present day. We get to go back in time and watch Cora attend college for the first time, make friends, and fall in love with Lincoln. The author spends a good amount of the book developing this relationship and having the reader connect with them as a couple. I was invested in the ups and downs they faced, so obviously I was emotional as things got heavier in the story when we reached the half way point.

What was a struggle for me were the letters interspersed in the story from the other male protagonist, Aaron. We get a few of them at the end of chapters before he was officially introduced in the story. The context and purpose of the letters were confusing to the reader until later in the story. By then it made me shrug and just think, "okay, there's that."

The pacing of the story was a bit slow for me, which caused me to put the book down for a day or two and then come back to read it a little bit at a time. There was no urgency to want to find out who Cora ultimately picked at the end of the book. Speaking of which - her choice was surprising. I get it, I suppose, but without spoiling the story, I don't know if I would have picked either of them if I'm being perfectly honest.

So, anyway... do with that what you will.

My thanks to Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC, all opinions are my own.

I am not a fan of the writing or the cheesy dialogue. I did not like how the book was structured with the letters dispersed in the chapters. I wasn't a fan of the main character; she didn't seem mature at all. The concept works, but not the content. I wouldn't recommend this. Thank you, NetGalley.

This book exceeded my expectations; it was such an amazing story, and the characters were so memorable. I was totally engaged throughout the entire novel.
The book was full of vivid descriptions and vivid imagery to the point where I felt like I had slipped into the pages.

After reading this book, I read it was being marketed as a love triangle story - I didn't see that as much as a coming of age story.

I really liked the 1999 setting - it was fun to reminisce! Cora has just headed to college and makes two best friends for life. She also meets Lincoln, her first love. Just as she thinks her life is settling in the way it should be - everything changes with Lincoln and she meets Aaron.

Fast forward 20 years - and she's still trying to decide between the two - it's a little slow and frustrating but overall an enjoyable story.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary digital ARC in return for my review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the copy. Unfortunately I did not find myself interested in the storyline.

This novel just didn't do it for me; I don't mind second chance romance (actually I usually enjoy it) but I had a few issues with this one. First of all what is the chance that both men you date when you're 20 pop back in your life 20 years later and at the same time? Second I didn't like Lincoln, Cora or their relationship and I just couldn't envision wanted to revisit it, especially with hindsight on your side. I listened to part of it on audio and the audio was good, but couldn't get me to love the book anymore.

3.25 stars

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC to review

The was a cute story but I can’t say it grabbed my interest a whole lot. I enjoyed the characters and the character development but something about the plot fell short.

I was quite happy to receive an early copy of this as I loved "You Were Always Mine" and once I got into it it was quite enjoyable. I loved her best friend and their quirky banter and the main characters relatable anxiety issues. Looking forward to what Christina Pride does in the future!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC ebook of this work. I couldn't stand the FMC because she was so self-absorbed.

In 1999 Cora has arrived at college and ready to be her new self. She meets two best friends and then she meets Lincoln with whom she falls madly in love with and begins a relationship. But when some traumatic issues arise and she isn't sure that Lincoln is the man for her, she also meets Aaron with whom she has an immersive fling. Now 20 years later, Cora is still single and falls back in with Lincoln and Aaron - but now with life experiences, who will Cora choose?

This novel just didn't do it for me; I don't mind second chance romance (actually I usually enjoy it) but I had a few issues with this one. First of all what is the chance that both men you date when you're 20 pop back in your life 20 years later and at the same time? Second I didn't like Lincoln, Cora or their relationship and I just couldn't envision wanted to revisit it, especially with hindsight on your side. I listened to part of it on audio and the audio was good, but couldn't get me to love the book anymore.

3.25 stars

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC to review

Review of All the Men I’ve Loved Again by Christine Pride

Christine Pride’s solo debut spins a heartfelt, multidecade romance that beautifully balances nostalgia, identity, and personal growth. Featuring dual timelines anchored in 1999 and 2021, the novel follows Cora Belle—beginning as a sheltered freshman navigating first love and culminating as a successful woman confronting past choices.

Pride delivers a moving “second chance” tale rich in emotional nuance and thoughtful character work. While the pacing stalls occasionally and Cora’s indecision may frustrate some readers, the dual timeline structure and cultural textures add layers that elevate beyond a typical romance.

All the Men I’ve Loved Again is a heartfelt, reflective story that blends coming-of-age and second-chance romance in a way that feels deeply personal. While it’s marketed as a love triangle, it’s much more about Cora Belle’s journey to understand herself—through first love, heartbreak, friendship, and the weight of choices made too young.

I really loved Cora as a main character. She felt relatable and flawed in a way that made you want to root for her, even when she was torn between two very different men. The college flashbacks were especially vivid—full of emotion, uncertainty, and that wild intensity of first love. And watching her confront those same feelings decades later? So satisfying.

This is a warm, introspective read that asks thoughtful questions about love, timing, and whether we really get a second shot at the people who once changed everything. Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC!

This story follows a girl, Cora, in college who ends up falling in love with two different men. The first part of the book details her college experience, friendships, family relationships, and falling in love for the first time. Because I'm so far out from college now I had a bit of hard time connecting with the characters and story. I definitely enjoyed part 2 a bit more because then Cora is all grown up. There were times I just wanted to shake her for putting up with some of the stuff Lincoln says to her though!

Overall it was a good story. I think it captures the college experience very well and explores how difficult decisions can be when it comes to your heart.

All the Men I’ve Loved Again is the story of Cora, a young black woman who lost her mother at an early age and is going off to college, living away from her father for the first time. She experiences close friendship for the first time, as well as her first love, Lincoln. Throughout the first 2/3rds of the book letters from Aaron are interspersed. We later learn Aaron is a photographer, with whom Cora has a short-lived but intense relationship. Who will she ultimately return to?

I found this story really engaging! The majority of the story focuses on her time at college, falling in love with Lincoln and experiencing a complicated first love. The characters feel very real and familiar, and Cora’s dad, Wes, is a key character in the joyous parts of this story. We learn a little bit about Aaron through Part 1, but I wish that we had been given a larger window into Cora & Aaron’s love story as we did Core & Lincoln’s. Cora feels incredibly relatable as a millennial woman (though she might be at the tail-end of Gen X?) - the present-day part of her story and where she is in life just really reflects the ups and downs of everything happening in America over the last 20 years.

This isn’t your average romance novel - there are a few spicy scenes, but at it’s heart this is a story of a woman finding herself.

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Christine Pride for this ARC!

I had a hard time completing this book because I never felt connected or invested in Cora the FMC. She felt too self absorbed for my taste, and I never was fully hooked in the Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for an advanced copy.

I received a digital ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. All of the opinions expressed within this review are completely my own.

I wanted to like this novel much more than I did. I loved the relationship between Cora and her father, and the relationship that Cora had with her two best friends. However, the back and forth between her feelings for Lincoln and Aaron became too much. I understand being afraid of commitment - I think Cora just felt like she had to make everyone happy. I did relate to Cora in some ways, but everything just seemed to drawn out.

Also, I know I was reading an ARC, so the formatting can be off. However, the beginning of Cora and Aaron’s relationship develops through letters that were almost impossible to read.