I enjoyed the premise of this book very much but I felt that the big reveal was way to drawn out and delayed. At times I would forget there was a connection between Ali and June given all of the individual and side stories they were going on. At the beginning the "friendship" between Ali and June felt forced and given how the "friendship" started, I understand why it felt that way...because it just was. But once the reveal was, well, revealed, I don't think June reacted as I would have expected her too. Given her personality, the big reveal felt a little too quiet and accepting. It felt more of an "oh, okay, back to this other thing I am working on" kinda reveal.

I also really enjoyed the relationship between Ali and Xander. Beck and June and individual characters were more enjoyable to be than as a couple, their relationship wasn't believable for me. Throughout the story I just felt like I was missing pieces of something.

A wonderful novel about redemption in broke. Relationships. I loved the descriptions of the Wyoming sert8ng. A beautiful novel that endearing you to both the characters and the place.

Wyoming has recently made it to my bucket list of travel destinations and after reading this book, I really want to go. RaeAnne did a fantastic job transporting me there.

This is a lovely book about found family. It's so heartwarming and the perfect book to read when you just want to feel good.

Alls well that ends well. Two sisters who just met face life together. Look for tension and romance as they grow together. Title says it all.

This book was well written and that location makes me want to move there too. There a lot of love stories that develop and are uncovered, past love not forgotten and new love created. I liked the characters, especially the men, their supportive roles were perfect.

Overall a well written read that moved through the plotline at a fairly fast pace.

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A DNA test reveals that Alison has a half-sister, Juniper. June has a heart attack at work and Ali, who has gotten an internship at June's company, manages to save her life and she takes her to her mountain hometown to recuperate.

I liked the story--it was clean and not too complicated. Two things that I didn't like--first, I could tell a few chapters in who was going to pair up with who. Also, I wish that Ali had told June about their relationship earlier because The Big Reveal got put off again and again until it was aggravating.

All in all, a pleasant summer read!

An interesting look at how DNA testing affects peoples lives. The tale is told from the view point of a young woman who finds out about a half sister through DNA testing that she and her father had taken before his sudden death. The story opens with the half sister, Juniper, a high powered exectuive intending to fire an intern, Alison, who she doesn't know is her half sister and Alison is still trying to work up the courage to tell Juniper when Juniper has a cardiac situation and Alison jumps in to administer CPR. The continues with Alison offering Juniper a place to recuperate. The reader is lead through a series of finding out about Alison famous author father, having a high powered prosecuter neighbor who Juniper doesn't like and the two womem and the man going through the dead father's things. The story goes full circle as the sisters learn things about the father that make more questions to find answers for. The story wraps with an emotional, poignant and happy ending. There are lots of questions, lots of answers and lots of love to go around. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

What an opening scene! I started this book and then didn't do anything else until I finished the story. I was hooked from page one. I liked the story being told from various perspectives. I think I enjoyed June's point of view most. But each was enjoyable. I enjoyed how the sister's relationship evolved. I thought Ali is a little immature, but that would be accurate for her age. The story makes me want to see some of the Wyoming mountains. I liked the story of family as well as the romantic interests for both sisters. All in all this one may be one of my favorites for the year. I received a copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Alison may be the worst intern at Juniper Connolly’s company. In fact, Juniper was in the process of firing Ali when she (June) suffered a cardiac arrest, despite being fit and young. Amazingly, it was Ali who saved Juniper’s life. For reasons that the reader learns, Ali knew CPR.

After her hospitalization, June is invited to recuperate at Ali’s ranch and accepts this offer. The ranch was the home of well-known author Carson Wells.

Ali and June share an important relationship as readers learn early on. What is their relationship to the deceased Carson and to each other? How do things go between these two and the other characters? Read this one to find out. Also, learn more about the title of the novel.

I very much enjoyed this newest book by Ms. Thayne. I liked the characters, relationships and settings. Anyone who enjoys women’s fiction may want to give this one a look.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this title. All opinions are my own.

I was a bit disappointed with this book. My1st book by this popular author. Ali’s father recently passed. He was a famous author.. Ali finds out she has a1/2 sister, June. Story was predictable, characters were likeable, setting in Wyoming was lovely. I just had a hard time staying with the story until the end.

After reading the 1st few sentences of this story, I was a bit worried about where this story would go, but I was delighted with the many avenues of of it! I loved the characters and their interactions with each other. My favorite "character" was Hank. I like how June became so attached to him.

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started reading The Lost Book of First Loves, but it turned out to be a lovely surprise. The story follows Ali, a young woman who’s heartbroken after the recent death of her father, a well-known author she was very close to. While trying to cope with her grief, she takes a DNA test and discovers she has a half-sister—someone she never knew existed—and becomes determined to find her.

This is a touching story about love, loss, family, and finding hope again. The small-town Wyoming setting is beautifully described and really adds to the atmosphere. You’ll find moments of romance, strong friendships, and the kind of emotional healing that feels both real and meaningful.

The Lost Book of First Loves is a story that stays with you—it’s warm, emotional, and full of heart. RaeAnne Thayne does a great job of taking you on a journey that feels both personal and uplifting.

One of my favorite authors does it again! This book will tear at your heartstrings and keep you up reading all night! When something unexpected brings two people together you never know what will happen. But you will want to!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

After her author father dies, Ali discovers Juen, a half-sister she never knew about and ends up saving June's life. Before revealing their connection Ali invites Junet to the family ranch to recover. Nice story, though a bit predictable

A quick overview of the exposition: Allison finds out she has an older half sister after her father dies. She takes an internship under her sister as a way to get to know her but doesn’t tell her sister the real reason she’s there. Things don’t quite go as planned when her sister,Juniper, has a cardiac incident and Allison saves her life. On a whim Allison invites Juniper to their father’s ranch in Wyoming to rest and recover.

I usually love found family stories but this one was just okay. If I had to sum up why, I’d say I wanted more. The sister relationship took a back burner to the two budding romances. The romances were somewhat predictable, and it felt like unnecessary conflict was created to try to make them less predictable.

I was pulled in at the beginning, but it dragged a bit in the middle and then the ending felt too rushed. A bit too Hallmarky for me; heartfelt but lacked depth. I liked it but didn’t love it so 3 1/2 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and Canary Street Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Juniper Connelly doesn't know it but her life is about to change in ways she would have never expected.

The Lost Book of First Loves is a book about June and Ali. Two women whose lives have no reason to intersect but because of a DNA test they discover secrets in the pasts of others that change their lives dramatically.

I loved how this was told in multiple pov's. It gave such a great perspective into the overall storyline being in the minds of each character.

This is a found family, feel good read with a few sides of romance.

I was really consumed by this book and loved every moment spent between the pages.

**Received ARC through NetGalley. Voluntarily reviewed. **

RaeAnne is able to write a fantastic, meaningful, family story. She puts so much heart into every story. This tale tells a story of love, loss, kindness and hope. I felt like I could feel their emotions and struggles. It is such an uplifting, wonderful story.

I was able to read the Lost Book of First Loves thanks to NetGalley. Another fantastic summer read by RaeAnne Thayne. Alison Wells grew up with Baer famous author father. When her dad dies, she takes a DNA test and discovers a sister she didn’t know existed. Juniper is a corporate executive in Seattle, after a health episode, she goes with Alison back to Wyoming to recover. The recovery will change her life in every way. This was a great reminder that life can change on a dime. Rad this book.

I was not familiar with the author before picking up this book but was pleasantly surprised. In this day and age when so many authors rely on explicit sex scenes and foul language to tell their stories, it’s refreshing to read someone who can develop lovable characters and complex situations for an endearing, yet clean rom com. Alison is totally unqualified for her intern job and is in the process of getting fired when her boss, June, has a fatal heart attack. Alison performs CPR and the paramedics bring her back to life. Believing that June might be a half-sister, Alison invites June to come back to her Wyoming ranch to recover. And although June can’t figure out why Alison is being so nice to her, she accepts. A great summer read alternating chapters between June and Alison, it is a story of lost love, unweaving the past, second chances, and found family. Read while sitting out on the deck at the lake, I couldn’t put it down. 4.5 stars rounded to 5. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! RaeAnne Thayne is one of my favorite authors and I think this book is one of the best she has ever written. I loved the storyline and the ending did not disappoint.