This one was a lot of fun! I love a second chance romance, especially when the characters start off hating each other, and a good home renovation story. I wasn't a big fan of Molly or Robin initially, especially after a prank Molly pulls in the beginning, but the side characters and the town kept me reading, and eventually I started rooting for them as they started to communicate. Like their relationship, we had a rocky start but it was worth it in the end.

This book was clearly such a labor of love, and that comes out in every chapter. The idyllic small town is based on a real place, and by just halfway through the book, I was already looking up flights. The author even included real recommendations in her afterword. If you love a queer-friendly cute little town, this is definitely the book for you.

Unfortunately, the romance itself fell a little flat to me. I was having trouble connecting with the characters, and never fully invested in their relationship. I also felt like the book was a little slower-paced than I would have liked.

This book was adorable. Robin and Molly were great for each other. I really enjoy watching their relationship develop. It was incredible to watch them develop their friendship with others and grow together. Them coming back to eureka was great for them to both find a loving and accepting. They both went through a lot of Self-Discovery, which ultimately, improved their relationship as a whole. The ending felt slightly rushed but it was spectacular nonetheless. I loved every second of this book!

This was an advance copy I read provided by netgalley.

I picked this up originally for the cover, but the insides were just as captivating as the cover once I dove in. Molly and Robin are so real, as well as the other characters living in Eureka Springs. Seeing a queer story set in the south was really refreshing as well. Their history and what ultimately brings them back together is wonderfully well done. It's not something I feel like I read a lot, but it makes me want to find more second chance romance books.

Susie Dumond is very good at writing easy, playful romances. The narrative is compelling from the start, in that it's a complicated situation that anyone would sort of dread finding themselves in for real. One issue I had, however, was that the two different POVs sounded very similar. I always have a hard time when a narrative is told in first person, as it's just not my personal favorite, and I find it really takes someone gifted to write a dual narrative that leans on first person, especially two women, because it's almost inevitable that the author's voice will come through stronger than anything else, which results in the voices of the characters sounding really similar. Took me a long time to get used to who was who; I kept finding myself in the midst of a chapter struggling to remember who's head I was in.

Second chance romance, forced proximity and enemies to lovers can all be found in this pretty great book. This book is a little cheesy for me but still a great story.

Well, I wrote this book, so I'm a fan! This is a story about second chances, blooming where you're planted, and of course, delicious food. I hope readers connect with the found family and cozy small town setting. Enjoy!

While it was very well-written and a wonderful exploration of how relationships change and grow, this novel was a bit too real for me. Robin, one of the main characters, never really became likable and the ultimate effect was kind of depressing. I love Dumond’s writing style, but this was not my favorite of her works.

Molly and Robin are both hoping to stay in the Bed and Breakfast they ran together before they split up, but they certainly weren't hoping to stay there with each other. Now they have a chance to find some closure, actually get divorced, and sell the last thing tying them together: their bed and breakfast.

Parts of the romance felt a little rushed, but I enjoyed the bed and breakfast setting, and I thought the book really brought Eureka Springs to life on the page.

I should have known better than to pick his up knwoing that Susie Dumond's last book did not really work for me. I just don't think she's an author for me and I was not a fan of this one either, sadly. I hope others can enjoy the book though

I LOVE LESBIANS

No but seriously I thoroughly enjoyed this. Give me a book about two women falling back into love while renovating a bed and breakfast and I'm SAT. Especially if there's cooking and gardening involved?! Give it to me!! I do wish we'd gotten a bit more of an explanation about what fell apart the first time, but that wasn't a deal breaker for me. I was so invested in these two, it was ridiculous. I almost wish we'd have gotten an epilogue to give me a little more fluff, but again, minor complaints. I'll definitely be reading whatever Dumond releases next!

Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

This was super cute and heartfelt. Bed and Breakup is a perfect summer read.

This is a second chance, forced proximity, enemies to lovers romance. Molly and Robin used to be in love but have been estranged for six years, but happen to return to the Inn they co-own. I thought the relationship between Molly and Robin was realistic and entertaining. The pranks they pulled on each other were hilarious. I feel like we don't get enough pranks in enemies to lovers romcoms/contemporaries. There's a lot of bickering in the beginning too which is really just masking the tension between them. I thought the romance developed at a great pace and was believable. These two ended up being really sweet.

I fell in love with the setting too. The Hummingbird Inn and the town of Eureka Springs sounded wonderful. A safe haven for everyone, especially queer people. It was lovely to see/read.

The book felt like a warm hug. Highly recommend if you like second chance romances, enemies to lovers and summer vibes.

I am a sucker for second-chance romances, but this one took me a little time to get through. Although the writing was a little dense and repetitive, the characters and settings shone throughout. I couldn't necessarily buy the romance between the two main characters, at least not as much as I wanted to as a second-chance sapphic romance reader; I just felt like they weren't fleshed out enough. Granted, each character was distinct and well developed, but the romance itself was not.

This is so sweet my teeth hurt! I was totally engaged in the romance and I liked it very much!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

Bed and Breakup is a super cute story of a 2nd chance at love. Robin and Molly are married but separated for many, many years. They basically just never got the paperwork done for divorce. Both return to the Hummingbird Inn in Eureka Springs, Arkansas (a real town per the author's note) which they co-own as a refuge. Robin is a chef taking a breath after her restaurant closed and Molly is a stained glass artist who has a few commissions in town. After initially not tolerating each other, they decide to refurb the inn together, amicably, and sell it so they can move on. I really loved following this story and their journey to decide whether or not they should take a second chance on each other. Both characters are entirely loveable and we get to know them both well through alternating chapters. Dumond does an artful job of showing how they have both matured individually and together since their original relationship. I also appreciated the found family and community that they had and created in the town where it takes place. The book has great representation as a sapphic story with a diverse group of friends. I will definitely pick up Susie Dumond's next book without question!

“Bed and Breakup” was a fun story. It was pretty obvious that Molly and Robin would get back together/stay married in the end, but it was amusing and enjoyable to see (read) what they had to go through to get there — the pranks and intentional irritating behavior; the sexual tension (and eventual release); renovating the Hummingbird Inn a second time; rediscovering their career passion (Robin); addressing the issues that led to their split years ago and how they had individually changed since then.

Bed and Breakup was a fun, emotional, and refreshing change of pace from my usual reads, and I enjoyed every second of it.

This story has all the best romance tropes wrapped up in one chaotic, heartfelt, and utterly entertaining package: forced proximity, enemies to lovers, second chance romance, and even a warm, cozy dose of found family.

Watching Molly and Robin navigate their messy past, renovate a dilapidated inn, and slowly unravel all the complicated threads between them was a joy. Their dynamic was fiery, frustrating, and ultimately satisfying in the best way.

I also loved the queer representation and the unique setting of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, which I now kind of want to visit! The small town charm, quirky side characters, and themes of personal growth and healing added so much depth to the story without ever weighing it down.

This book made me laugh, tugged at my heart, and reminded me why I love second chance romances so much. It’s messy, tender, and brimming with personality. If you are looking for something sweet with a bit of spice and plenty of emotional payoff, this one is for you.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Susie Dumond for the opportunity to read this ARC.

This was a fun story and a great change of pace from my normal reads. It includes all of our favorite troupes in a romance: for dd proximity, enemies to lovers, second chance romance, and found family. *swoon*.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC for this book, the publisher, and author.

Absolutely loved everything about this book!! All of your favorite troupes in a romance (forced proximity, enemies to lovers, second chance romance, found family). I loved the queer representation throughout the book and it even made me want to visit Eureka Springs, Arkansas (who would have thought haha)! Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC for this book, and Susie, you’ve gained a new follower! Cannot wait to read everything you create!

I’ve read all of Susie Dumond’s sapphic books. The first two were 3 stars, and this one would’ve been a 3.5 if Goodreads allowed that - but alas.

My biggest issue with this book is a classic issue in wlw books: the two main characters sounded EXACTLY alike. They had different careers and motivations, but overall their personalities and voices were exactly the same. It was very hard for me to differentiate mentally who was who in each moment. And frankly, I didn’t care to put in more mental effort because both characters were kind of insufferable. Neither of them wanted to admit their wrongdoings - especially Robin which is interesting because she literally cheated…? Like why at 35 years old are you having trouble admitting that cheating was malicious and a mistake?? I just felt like this book was a bit underdeveloped in the character department, and the story felt a bit rushed at the end. Sometimes I feel like authors are afraid to hit 300 pages. Content is a good thing if it benefits and furthers development!

Thanks to NetGalley for inviting me to read this ARC!