4.5 stars! This was super adorable! I thought the premise sounded like so much fun and I’ve really been enjoying the friends to lovers trope lately. I loved Nina and Quentin, they were both funny and very cute together. Nina could be frustratingly obtuse and stubborn at times, and I didn’t *love* the third-act conflict but I was happy that it was resolved fairly fast. And the ending was so sweet! Will definitely check out more of Adler’s books.

📖 Book Review 📖 It’s been nearly two decades since Bon Jovi first sang, “Take it in, take it with you when you go. Who says you can't go home?” For both Nina and Quentin, the idea of returning to their small town of Catoctin, MD after so much time away with big career goals is a difficult pill to swallow. But alas, like so many… life has not gone according to their plans and home offers a safety net, especially when the buried treasure they spent their youth looking for is still unclaimed. While they parted ways twenty years ago without further contact and with a lot left to be said, this treasure could be the key to a better future for both of them. Sarah Adler creates a charming small town rom com with a heaping sense of adventure as this pair embarks on their rekindled journey for their prize. In their quest for the bounty, the spark from their teenage years ignites for a slow burn that carries throughout this beautifully written novel. Finders Keepers is pure rom com gold that will have you rooting for second chances and hopeful for these two to realize their childhood dream of finding buried treasure…and so much more!

I freaking love Sarah’s writing. Happy Medium was my favorite but now I think this one has taken that spot. I loved everything about this, it’s hilarious, romantic and just an overall fun read.

HIGHLY recommend.

Sarah Adler writes magic. Truly. Every single romance is so atmospheric and wholly enjoyable from start to finish. Nina and Quentin stole my heart from the jump and this swoony romance between childhood best friends is everything to me. The journey to finding the "treasure" and the flashbacks to the interview are some of my favourite moments. And the window scene. Sarah wrote that just for me. Truly special and utterly romantic, Finders Keepers is one you do not want to miss.

This book is a beautiful exploration of second chances, friendship, and love. The emotional depth of the characters, combined with the charming backdrop of the treasure hunt, creates an engaging, feel-good read that has me thoroughly invested in Nina and Quentin’s journey. Plus, Adler skilfully combines romance and nostalgia, showing that sometimes the greatest treasures are the ones we find in ourselves and the relationships we’ve left behind.

Omgosh I freaking LOVED Quentin Bell!! The second I finished FINDERS KEEPERS I honestly thought about immediately starting back at page one just to read his dialogue and little quips again. I will save that activity for a rainy day!

Sarah Adler’s books are such a treat. I really liked MRS. NASH’S ASHES, I was obsessed with HAPPY MEDIUM, and her newest release fell somewhere in between for me.

I personally wasn’t all that invested in the treasure hunt part of the plot but I adored these two bumbling nerds and the way they rebuilt their friendship and eventually fell in love.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to be an early reader. Not sure what I’m supposed to do with myself now that I devoured one of my most anticipated 2025 releases, though!

second-chance romance. While Nina’s endless inner thoughts, hesitations, and self-doubts sometimes irritated me, I found it much easier to connect with Quentin’s character.

Sarah Adler has very quickly became one of my favorite and most inticipated authors from the second I finished Mrs. Nash's Ashes. She is able to combine sweet heartwarming stories with feet kicking, giggling romance.

Let me just say, I never thought I would find someones catalog of sneezes so endearing.

I can never resist the charm of Sarah Adler’s sweet romcoms. This one is a perfect second-chance romance featuring childhood sweethearts, with a sprinkle of magic, an adventurous treasure hunt, and a delightful small-town setting.

That said, I have to admit that Julius James Fountain, with his unconventional sarcasm, perfectly planned pranks, and creative outlook on life, often stole the show.

The story follows Nina Hunnicutt, who returns to her childhood town of Catochin, Maryland, with her tail between her legs. After losing her teaching job, breaking up with her long-term boyfriend, and giving up their shared apartment in Boston, she feels like a complete failure. Her homecoming becomes even more complicated when she discovers that her childhood sweetheart—the infamous Quentin Bell, who broke her heart and ghosted her for years—is living next door to her family.

Quentin, now back after quitting his glamorous job in Paris and dumping his cheating girlfriend, is renovating his family home to sell it. Strangely, he acts as though he never ghosted Nina, effortlessly integrating himself into her family’s life—sharing her mom’s pancakes and helping her dad with repairs as if he’s part of the household. To make matters even more baffling, he suggests they finish the treasure hunt they started at fifteen, offering to split the money—70% to Nina—if she helps him search the area for the next eight weeks.

Nina, rejected by job applications and dreading the thought of spending the summer wallowing in her childhood bedroom, reluctantly agrees. But joining Quentin on this adventure comes with risks. Her old feelings for him are reignited, and the more time they spend together, the stronger her attraction grows. While she’s determined to focus on her tasks, secure a job, and leave town to start anew, she begins to question if running away is truly the only path to happiness.

Overall: This is a sweet, entertaining, and heartfelt second-chance romance. While Nina’s endless inner thoughts, hesitations, and self-doubts sometimes irritated me, I found it much easier to connect with Quentin’s character. Still, I thoroughly enjoyed how their long-time friendship and love story wrapped up in the end. I highly recommend this to all romance lovers who want a book that will leave a lasting smile on their faces.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for providing me with a digital reviewer copy of this heartwarming romance in exchange for my honest thoughts.

I love a good Sarah Adler romance novel and I think that Finders Keepers is another hit from her. It’s heartwarming, funny and super entertaining. I love that it’s a slow burn romance with characters you are rooting for. There is chemistry between these characters and quite the emotional depth that we sometimes don’t get from romances. I read this in one sitting and will impatiently wait for Sarah Adler’s next novel!

Finder’s Keepers by Sarah Adler is a charming and heartwarming story of second chances. This novel is full of humor and emotional depth just like her other books! Nina and Quentin go on a journey to rekindle their childhood bond through a nostalgic treasure hunt. Their shared history helps creates a slow burn romance full of witty banter and heartfelt moments. Their chemistry is undeniable, but it’s their emotional honesty and courage that make their rekindling so sweet and perfect.