This second trip to Spunes, Oregon was even more emotionally satisfying and swoony than the first!! To start, can we all just acknowledge that the cover of this book is so HOT!! I am low key obsessed with this illustrated couple. That said, divorced parents Wren and Ellis are even better on the page as fate intervenes to have this baker and fire fighter exchanging letters and then going on a week long road trip to send their only child Sam off to college.

With help from meddling friends and family, Wren and Ellis learn how to be more open and honest and communicate to one another about how things went wrong and how much they miss each other. Fantastic on audio narrated by favs Connor Crais and Megan Wicks, this book touches on infertility, ectopic pregnancy loss and having a parent with MS.

Highly, HIGHLY recommended, especially for fans of other marriage in trouble books like Out of the woods, Rules for second chances or Ever after always. While there are cameos from past characters this can still be read as a standalone without a problem. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital, audio and physical copy in exchange for my honest review!!

I absolutely loved this story. As someone who’s been married for a decade to the boy I fell head over heels for as a teenager—and have loved deeply every day since—it hit me right in the feels. Growing up alongside the person you love is such a rare and beautiful experience, and Left of Forever captured that so perfectly.

What made this story even more special was how it explored the complexities of love, especially when it’s tested by life’s challenges. Seeing Wren and Ellis navigate the delicate process of finding their way back to each other after taking a break felt so real and raw. It was a powerful reminder that love isn’t always easy, but it’s worth fighting for. This story was heartfelt, emotional, and deeply touching—one that will stay with me for a long time.

I loved reading this but listening to it felt like an entirely new experience. Megan Wicks and Connor Crais bring Wren and Ellis to life in a way that exceeds all possible expectations. Their emotion, their humor, their chemistry is undeniable. Not to mention how incredible it is to hear them each narrate the letters, regardless of who's POV you're in. One of the best audiobook performances I've ever heard, which isn't surprising since this book is so good.