Thanks to @bookedwiththeemilys @kerrylonsdale @amazonpublishing for the #gifted copies of this book.

Rating: 4.25/5⭐️

Summary: Meli Hynes holds fast to what her uncle has always taught her about love, devoting her passion and life to her family's wood-crafting shop. Besides, she'd already tried marriage for 24 hours after a fling in Las Vegas. But her uncle decides to sell their shop to a competitor without consulting Meli first. In her haste to stop the deal, she seeks out her ex-husband, who happens to be the competitor's son. The deal is simple: marriage of convenience with public displays of affection, but absolutely no feelings.

Dani’s Thoughts: I really enjoyed this one!! It was such a unique second-chance romance because Meli and Aaron are more strangers than past lovers, but they haven't stopped thinking of their brief time together. The flashbacks to highlight Aaron and Meli's first meeting and quick wedding in Vegas were perfect to push the story forward. From their first interaction post their divorce, you can tell the feelings they have for one another. Meli's character is so strong and determined, and I admired that about her. She was afraid to give her heart away to someone, but truly put her all into her crafting at her family's shop.

It was so fun to watch these two pick up where they left off, as if no time had passed. I love how Aaron slowly tears down the walls around Meli's heart by showing her the love she craved but never received from her parents. He supports her work and helps her to see that you can do what you love while being with another person. They both have tragic pasts, but Kerry slowly reveals the bits and pieces that have made them who they are throughout the story. It was beautifully done, and by the end, I had tears in my eyes as they earned their happily ever after.

Read if you love:
💖Second chance romance
💝 Fake dating
💍Marriage of convenience
🔥Forced proximity
📌Family legacy vs personal ambition
🫶Found family
💜First Person, FMC POV

Loved everything about this story! It was entertaining from start to finish. I enjoyed the fast paced twists & turns so much I read it twice! The audiobook was cleverly done I and highly recommend giving it a try. The perfect summer read. You’ll fall in love with Meli & Aaron as they’re falling for each other! #FallingforYouAgain #NetGalley

A fun and unique twist on a second chance romance that had me grinning from ear to ear the entire time!

Short Synopsis:
Meli has followed her uncle’s advice her whole life, including his views against marriage. So, she never planned to get married. Except no one knows that she actually was married for just one weekend. Now, in a desperate attempt to save her family business from being sold, she’s willing to go to the alter again. Who knew her one weekend fling, Aaron, could be the answer to all of her problems?

My Thoughts:
I loved everything about Meli and Aaron! Meli is a strong, independent woman who is determined to go after everything she wants. Aaron is kind, supportive, hard working and willing to do anything for the happiness of others. The author shared their story in such a captivating way that kept you learning more and more about these characters and rooting for them to have all the success in the world!

Read this one if you like:
✨ Second chance romance
✨ Fake dating
✨ Marriage of convenience
✨ Forced proximity
✨ Family legacy vs personal ambition
✨ Found family
✨ First Person, FMC POV

A sweet romance with a twist! “Falling for You Again” by Author Kerry Lonsdale is the perfect novel with a runaway bride, a fated love, family, trust and hope! I loved it!

Doubting herself and her life, Meli took off in her wedding dress and boarded a plane where she met, Aaron, a stranger ,and they created their “perfect spouse list”. Married in Vegas for 24 hours on a dare started their “fun” and no obligation relationship.

Meli’s love for furniture and artisan design is Meli’s number one passion but she finds her heart and implulse pulling her back to Aaron over and over again, wondering if she truly can have it all. Reunited years later, will her heart or her mind decide what her future holds.

A page turner you can’t put down. You will find yourself cheering for Meli, her family and her future!

A novel of distinct characters you can perfectly imagine as some in your own family or at least ones you’ve known. Author Kerry Lonsdale did not leave anything out, a must read! Highly recommend!
Thanks to Lake Union Publishing, NetGalley and Kerry Lonsdale for this eARC in exchange for my honest review !

Meli is a runaway bride. Leaving her groom at the alter and still in her wedding dress, she gets on a plane to Las Vegas and meets a handsome seat mate, Aaron. There is an instant connection and deep conversations lead to a whirlwind week. They part and unexpectedly reconnect years later.

This is a fun second chance romance. So many boxes are checked here…dysfunctional family, addiction, fake dating, found family, marriage of convenience. Meli tells the story of the relationship, switching seamlessly between their adorable meeting to their reconnection. The author did a wonderful job with character development. The secondary characters were a welcome addition, each playing an integral part in Meli and Aaron’s life, and making their life choices understandable. Overall, this was a very enjoyable, quick read. I look forward to Ms Lonsdale’s next book!

Thanks to LakeUnionAuthors and NetGalley for this ARC. This is my honest opinion.

Falling For You Again is a book that will give you all the feels. You'll be laughing along with Meli, feeling anxious with Meli, rooting for Meli, and crying with Meli. I loved Falling For You Again and wish the story would continue. Meli is an artisan with woodworking and creates furniture pieces. She's worked in her uncle's shop since she was a young girl.. She absolutely loves her job and doesn't consider it work at all. Meli almost made the biggest mistake of her life, but ran away, jumped on a plane to Vegas, and met Aaron.

Once Meli gets back home, she is told that her uncle is selling the shop to a competitor. The plan had always been for Meli to take over the shop when her Uncle wanted to retire. Meli is angry that he would do this without talking to her first. Her entire life is in this shop and if she doesn't have it anymore, what will she do? When Meli finds out that Aaron is the competitor's son, she knows she can get him to help her. They come up with a plan to marry for convenience so that the deal will fall through. You can't date anyone you work with and they're going to be married!

Will Meli and Aaron's plan work? Will Meli save the shop and be able to continue her life's work? Will Aaron find a way to not have to work at his family's business? He's never liked it, but felt obligated because of his guilt. The family dynamics in Meli's life and in Aaron's will make you feel for both of them. The more you learn about their past, the more empathy you will feel. Meli and Aaron promise things to each other, but they are to sleep in separate bedrooms and not get feelings for each other. Will they be able to stick to the terms? Read Falling For You Again and find out! The book is out now and if you love a good romcom, this book is for you. I'd like to thank NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for an advanced copy of Falling For You Again in exchange for a fair review. #FallingForYouAgain

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5/5


Oh I haven’t devoured a book this fast in a while! Less than 24 hours, I could not put this one down. Kerry Lonsdale is by far one of the best authors I have read & has been a favorite of mine for many years. I am absolutely honored to be a part of her arc team! If you had told me in 2017 after I read the first of the Everything series & All the Breaking Waves that I would be on Kerry’s arc team (I didn’t even know what an arc was), I’d be in shock.

This was a highly anticipated read for me, obviously! And Kerry absolutely succeeded in creating a fantastic story that was an incredible journey to read through.

Here’s what I loved:

💕 second chance romance is one of my favs & this was a brand new twist on this! Very unique plot line.

👰🏼‍♀️ also, love a marriage of convenience too!

🖊️ this story really showcases the versatility in Lonsdale’s writing…romance is usually a theme in her stories, but her last two releases really are defined as romance stories to me!

🩷 I loved the true soulmate connection that Meli & Aaron had from the very first 𝒸𝑜𝓁𝓁𝒾𝒹𝑒

🫶🏻 Emi & Meli’s friendship is such goals

🫠 𝓌𝒾𝒻𝑒 … 𝒽𝓊𝓈𝒷𝒶𝓃𝒹

📖 I loved that both Meli & Aaron had a love for reading…their date at the bookstore was dreamy!

✍🏻 Lonsdale did such a phenomenal job at depicting the struggles of addiction & how it can disrupt the family dynamics

💞 found family

🦋 I had serious butterflies!! I am swooning over Aaron & Meli’s love. 😭

💜 this one is out tomorrow & will be available on KU!

A unique story full of romance and family drama.
Runaway bride Meli bumps into handsome stranger Aaron on a flight to Las Vegas. On a dare (and after a few drinks) they decide to get married and then file for a divorce.
Five years later they meet again and decide a marriage of convenience is the way to go in order to stop the sale of Meli's family business.
There is an undeniable attraction between them yet Meli is opposed to marriage because of her past. If she can overcome her issues they may have a chance at a loving and deeply satisfying marriage.

Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for an arc of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

5⭐️ This is a five year slow burn with a lot of twists and turns. Loved the narration by Amanda Leigh Cobb. Meli is a such a quirky character with a lot of past trauma. Absolutely, loved how she portrayed Meli. She really brought out the wonderful MMC Aaron is too.

Meli just wants her family to be closed and continue the wood carving business. She has so much planned when her uncle gives her full run. Until he doesn’t. Meli has to act fast. She has a plan but it includes the one person she promised to never contact again.

Aaron is the son of the company trying to buy her families shop. When Meli asks for his help, the come to an agreement that will help them both. A marriage of convenience. But will it work out for Meli to save the shop. What will happen when the families and Aaron’s ex-fiancee find out about the marriage. Will she and Aaron break the rules of their agreement again and fall for each other.

Thank you to @bookedwiththeemilys and @kerrylonsdale for the #gifted copies via @netgalley from Lake Union Publishing and Brillance Audio.

Falling For You Again is a great second chance romance with a backstory of messy family drama and a loving found family. Covering marriage of convenience and fake dating tropes, Falling For You Again would be a great pick for summer reading! This was another book that kept me company on my recent backpacking trip, with this view being from a morning snack break spot. It's funny that while most of the book is set in Boston, where I live, I read the majority in Washington. I switched back and forth between reading and listening, and I enjoyed the narration of the audiobook. The female main character is a woodworker, and I was fascinated by her creations and could visualize them clearly. I enjoyed the romance, and I felt like the book was deeper than I expected for being on the shorter side (271 pages). While some Boston-specific things felt a bit off to me (“Logan International” is used multiple times, which I've never heard/said), I don't think others would even pick up on any of it. This is my first book by the author, but it won't be my last!
Thanks to Lake Union Publishing and Brilliance Publishing and NetGalley for early access to this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

Sometimes a book resonates with you when you least expect it and is exactly what you needed at the time…that was this book for me! I would have never guessed that this messy, beautifully broken, second chance story would cause so many emotions. It is well balanced with some deep, complex, realistic situations and several laugh out loud moments.

I was thoroughly invested in Meli’s story, specifically her messy relationship with her family/family business and the unique relationship with Aaron. I loved watching her character grow throughout the book as she discovers it’s never too late to release the holds from generational traumas and family drama in order to make a better life for herself. All characters were well developed and the side characters were just as amazing as the main characters. I love great side characters, especially when they add more depth and layers to the story. I enjoyed and appreciated the addition of little details like the silly, reflective “bear-isms” and all the punny store names.

The audio book made for a great immersive experience. The narrator, Amanda Leigh Cobb, delivered a flawless performance from start to finish. Cobb did a great job giving each character their own unique voice. Her tone and pacing were spot on and helped bring the characters and story to life.

If a strategic marriage plan written by two strangers on a plane that ends in a spontaneous dare wedding in Vegas piques your interest in the slightest, and it definitely should, then this perfect summer read should be on your TBR!

Thank you @bookedwiththeemilys, @kerrylonsdale, and @amazonpublishing for the #gifted eARC and ALC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!
This was a crazy story, but also super fun. I loved the chemistry between our main characters and I was intrigued by all of their family dynamics and how that shaped their views on love. A great summer read.

This was such a fun and unique read for me. There were so many things I loved about it that had me smiling and giggling to myself as I read.

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Meli has long believed that true love and a fulfilling career can’t coexist without one eventually leading to heartbreak. After fleeing from the altar years ago, she threw herself into her family’s woodworking legacy, mastering her skills and determined to preserve the shop’s future. But now, her uncle’s decision to sell threatens to undo everything she’s worked for. With time running out, Meli knows she has to either stop the sale or buy the business herself. When her uncle won’t sell to her, she’s forced to come up with a new plan to save the shop she cares about so deeply.

Wait—rewind. Major key detail that was missed. Right after Meli ran from her wedding, she met a charming stranger, Aaron, on the plane. They clicked instantly—so much so that she invited him to join her on what would’ve been her honeymoon. Over spilled secrets and laughter, they created a “marriage material list,” and in a bold, impulsive move to reclaim her life, Meli proposed they get married for the trip—no strings attached. Just a runaway bride, a stranger, and the adventure of a lifetime.

Fast forward to the present—Aaron, her technically ex-husband, turns out to be the son of the company trying to buy out Meli’s family business. She hasn’t forgotten what he once told her: if she ever needed anything, he’d be there. Now, she’s cashing in on that promise—with another proposal. To sabotage the deal, she needs him to marry her again, creating a conflict of interest that could save her family’s legacy.

Follow these two as they begin to understand that what feels like setbacks are often the very moments that shape us, opening the way to growth—and that the promise of happily ever after is often found in the most unexpected places.

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Emotionally, this book hits deep. Those who’ve ever had to let go of a love too soon—or been surprised by its return—will find themselves seen. The story affirms that healing isn’t always linear. Broken things can be beautiful, and sometimes, the heart remembers what the mind tries to forget.

This was a deeply moving, beautifully written exploration of love lost and found, and the powerful truth that some hearts are destined to find each other—no matter how much time has passed.

things to know about the book ↓

💋marriage of convenience
💍 second chance
💋 runaway bride
💍 found family
💋 forced proximity
💍 friends-to-lovers

A huge thank you to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing and Kerry Lonsdale for allowing me to read this arc. These are all my honest opinions in this review.

Falling for You Again had a great premise: a couple who married on a whim in Vegas for one week, have to engage in a marriage of convenience for their careers. It sounded really fun- a second-chance to get the relationship right. I was very excited to read this. Unfortunately, the content didn’t live up to the premise. The first problem I had was how immature and unlikeable Meli was. She plowed ahead with her ideas not allowing conversation or room for anyone else. Also, mild spoiler, sleeping with Aaron before they were married only to move to a no sex rule after makes no sense. I truly did not understand why Aaron liked present-day Meli. I see from other reviews that people really like this book. It just wasn’t for me. I like a bit more depth. I would have like the A24 version of this story and this is the made-for-tv version. 2 stars. Thanks to Net Galley and Lake Union Publishing for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Another great read from Kerry Lonsdale! While this book was a bit different in theme from her previous works, it still contained her wonderful writing style and the story was woven perfectly. I absolutely loved it…the characters, dialogue, storytelling…every bit of it! My only complaint is that it ended. I would love more of Meli and Aaron’s story!

I did this mostly on audio and sometimes on kindle but absolutely adored their story! It was such a joy to read and get into!

Thank you to Booked with the Emily's, Kerry Lonsdale, and Amazon Publishing for the gifted digital copy in exchange for an honest review!

I really enjoyed this story. It was a very unique take on second chance romance. However, I personally feel this fits more into a literary fiction with a romance subplot because Meli's journey in life is more of a highlight than her romance with Aaron. I loved seeing her growth and determination to make the best of her situation. Then when you add in Aaron and how well they were able to bring their two worlds together even through the hurdles.

Highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys lit fic with a romance subplot! Very enjoyable!

What a cute story! I had some gripes (one thing mainly) but I still enjoyed the story overall

I adored the scenes when the reader can see how much Aaron cares for Meli (and when she actually admits her feelings). Aaron was a favorite character in this, as well as Emi. Everyone else made me mad, honestly LOL But the character growth was amazing by the end. The story progresses well and I didn't want to put it down. It has flashbacks so the reader can get to know the story of how Meli and Aaron met and the story of their first marriage. I LOVED the flashbacks because Meli let her guard down and actually had some FUN with Aaron.

Overall, the story of growth for Meli was great, her mindset of being anti-marriage was pretty annoying most of the time but that's probably just me :)

Short synopsis: Meli got married to a stranger Aaron on a whim in Vegas, and their marriage lasted 24 hours. Now, attempting to save the family business she marries Aaron (the son of the competition) to help both their causes.

My thoughts: I devoured this book via audio, and absolutely loved the narration! This book had so much emotion, grief, and humor. I can’t wait to pick up another book by this author!

I adored the chemistry between Meli and Aaron, and their growth as a couple as they really got to know each other during their second marriage. Their chemistry and banter was top notch!

Their families and history were both so complicated but I loved the path of self discovery the characters went on.

Read if you love:
* Complicated family relationships
* Marriage of convenience
* Second chance marriage
* Forced proximity
* Unique occupations

Rom com. Fake marriage. Family run businesses. Family issues. Fantastic narration. Meet your new beach read!

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the advance reader copy. I got the digital and audiobook through kindle unlimited.