Emotional love story with dual timeline and great backstory!

Overall thoughts: classic modern love story with second chance romance, older main characters (late 30’s), fate/kismet and being open about trust, past relationships and what they want. It’s character driven with very detailed descriptions!

Spice level 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - detailed open door scenes

Its great to read got addicted from the start, wish it much, much longer than it is. The characters and their emotions and interactions feel real and interesting.

Love finding a good stories with “older” main characters. Late 30’s, second chance, emotional story.
People remember things differently, and events will affect them in different ways. A story of reconnecting, remembering, and moving on.

If you like a well written story with interesting, complex characters and a second chance at romance, this is for you.

Jennifer and Matt knew one another when they were younger. Jennifer was dating Matt’s good friend so they often crossed paths. They lose contact with one another as is apt to happen with acquaintances. Fast forward years later and Jennifer receives a message from Matt that has her both confused and curious. She reaches out to him and what he has to tell her is a huge surprise to her. She is shocked with what he tells her yet it also sparks a renewed relationship as mature adults.

Follow their journey as they are reunited, complete with miscommunications, sweet moments that includes loving intimacy, and fun banter between them. You will root for them as they face obstacles that we all face in life - internal obstacles such as fear and insecurity, as well as external obstacles that life throws at us all. You will root for them to find their happily ever after.

It’s a lovely story that reminds us that love can come unexpectedly and being open to it will be life changing in the best of ways.

Ever since I read Jane Austen's "Persuasion", I've been a fan of the "second chance romance". I was thrilled to get an advance copy of this book which perfectly modernizes this theme - a sweet and comforting love story perfectly balanced with steamy scenes and spice galore. Don't miss the author's note at the end - I'm putting my vote in now for a sequel - I want to spend more time with Jenn and Matt and want to see what's next in their love story.

What Love Can Do was a first of mine for this author. The author reached out to me via instagram and gave me some insight into the POV of this book and I was thankful for that.

I am a sucker for a good second-chance romance! So reading the blurb immediately caught my attention.

I loved that the characters were older! I am 34 so reading about characters that are my age, or closer to, is a breath of fresh air! Most of the romance books I've read have had characters that are college/mid twenties and while that's fine.. I can't really relate to them much.

I loved that this story was character driven. There was so much that was relatable with Jenn and Matt. I personally think having relatable characters makes a book much easier to read.

I hope there is more to their story in books to come.

I was completely captivated by this heartwarming second chance romance. The genuine and humorous interactions between the main characters drew me in right from the start. What I truly loved about this story was that it went beyond the typical first love narrative. It showcased the importance of respect, friendship, and emotional connection in a relationship, which resonated deeply with me.

If you're a fan of authentic, character-driven stories that explore the journey from friends to lovers, this book is a must-read. And let's face it, who doesn't love a good second chance at love?

I was particularly impressed with the author's debut novel. The story beautifully combines elements of second chance romance, first loves, and the charm of a small town in New England. The clever use of dual timelines adds depth and intrigue, while the spicy moments in the story are tastefully done. It was refreshing to have older main characters as the focus, and the third person omniscient perspective added a unique dimension to the narrative.

Jennifer Bantam and Matt Conroy, the two main characters, have a history that spans back to their high school days. They became friends during college but lost touch for twenty years due to distance, other relationships, and miscommunication. Now in their forties, Matt reaches out to Jennifer through social media, and their cautious journey toward rekindling their lost love begins. The author has beautifully crafted two unforgettable characters who are incredibly sweet and caring.

This book is a delightful gem that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you with a renewed belief in the power of second chances.