This book lives up to all the hype its been getting. Forget Me Not is perfect for bookworms who love grumpy sunshine and enemies to lovers tropes. The story does start out a little slow and I found myself wishing that the two main characters were together more often during the first part of the book. But once things started to pick up and Ama and Elliott’s relationship really started to progress it really just hooks you in. I loved both characters. They felt real and relatable and I couldn’t help but feel connected to them. The chemistry between Ama and Elliott is fabulous and addictive. I devoured all the delicious drama that was in this story. Overall this is a great romance and great for anyone who loves a good grumpy sunshine romance

This book is now one of my favorite romance reads ever. Not only is the cover absolutely stunning but the story itself is *chef's kiss*. I have a very fond place in my heart for this story because I could relate so much. My sister used to own an event decorating company and I worked for her every day. We were all weddings, all the time. It was such a fun time in our sisterhood and I loved that this story reminded me so much of that.

Ama was so cute and I loved her. Elliot was a grumpy dream and officially one of my favorite bookish men written. There was just enough spice and 10/10. This is such a good second chance romance! Highly recommend 🌹

OK, maybe I'm in love with romance stories again. Julie Soto, you have knocked my socks off! I read Forget Me Not in a day and a half, I could not put it down. The plot and characters captivated me from chapter one. I love the use of two timelines and perspectives -- three years ago in Elliot's POV, and the current day in Ama's POV. I cannot express how much I love reading the male main character's perspective and having a glimpse into a man in love's psyche. The characters are relatable and the storyline of wedding planning just throws me back to being an elementary school student absolutely obsessed with any wedding romcom -- hello, J.Lo in The Wedding Planner, Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway in Bride Wars, Nia Vardalos in My Big Fat Greek Wedding? I spent the entire day kicking my feet and squealing as I read through the novel, and I am so excited for my girl friends to read it next. Fingers crossed we someday see this story on the big screen!

grumpy/sunshine (or like... misanthropic/reasonable LOL) and also second chance romance, hello! i really loved the way this story was told over dual timelines, which kept me super engaged, though i sometimes struggle with that with romance. just very sweet. great for lovers of wedding drama

LOVE THIS AUTHOR FROM HER FANFIC DAYS! This is a fun romance that I would recommend to any romance lover. can't wait to see what this author does next.

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

where do i even start with this book? i’m always anxious of starting a book i haven’t heard about and hasn’t been recommended by anyone. but the premise and the cover drew me in. and how glad i am it did!

this is julie soto’s debut novel and i can say without a doubt that she blew it out of the park! i’m currently a mess trying to get my thoughts together so bear with me.

this is a second chance romance told through dual timelines and povs. the present with ama and the past with elliot. as the story progresses, you get to learn what happened between them to lead them where they are now.

ama is a firecracker. she always has something to say, she’s sunshine personified and she brings a box of donuts everywhere. she might be small, but she’s mighty. and she has a huge fear of commitment and marriage.

elliot is her total opposite. a broody tall tattooed man, some might even call him rude, he’s a man of few words and he rarely cracks a smile. but he truly believes in love and when he goes all in, he’s all in.

so what happens when those personalities clash? sparks flies and the sexual tension is off the charts! but that was in the past, before ama walked away and broke elliot’s heart.

in the present, they reluctantly team up again for a wedding that could bring them both exposure and it’s awkward. working together is one thing, but finding their way back to each other might be harder.

this was sweet, emotional, spicy, funny and entertaining! and elliot bloom definitely carved up his space up there with my other book boyfriends.

i would like to thank netgalley and the publisher, forever, for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a total mix of the movie The Wedding Planner and your favorite co-worker romance.

I loved this book! Ama and Elliot’s relationship is such a fun read in every stage. It was a refreshing change of pace to find the FMC to be the one with commitment issues. And honestly, yeah.. she hasn’t had the best example. Elliot is the surly, grumpy, flower guy we all need in our lives.

The spice was spicin, no complaints there!

I was so blessed to receive this book. It was my first Julie Soto book but won’t be my last. I loved this book so much

I've heard so many good things about this book and they were all right I loved it so much and really enjoyed reading it

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy of this book.

A beautiful love story. I loved the tropes.

This book was fun, full of passion, heart breaking moments between the main characters. It was a perfect second chance romance.

I enjoyed the POV from both Ama and Elliott.

WHERE HAS THIS BOOK BEEN MY ENTIRE LIFE? 🥹

I can’t even describe how much I loved this book and it was so worth every single second. It’s the perfect sweet romcom and I can't believe it's already over. Elliot was exactly what I needed in a grumpy MMC and their banter was *chefs kiss*

You'll love this book if you love
✨second chance
✨grumpy x sunshine
✨coworkers
✨banter
✨wedding planner + florist

5/5 stars for sure. No notes. Perfect.

Thank you netgalley for the ARC to review in exchange for an honest review!

I struggled to get into the story at the beginning. The main characters didn't spend much time together. Elliott's backwards narration seemed so drawn out at first. I found Elliott rude, reserved, and grumpy. In the second half of the book the pacing picked up, the sparks started flying, and the emotions were all over the place.

An ambitious wedding planner must work with her grumpy florist ex, whose heart she broke, on the most high-profile wedding of her career, what could go wrong?

What a great book! As someone currently planning a wedding I was simultaneously triggered by the stress of it all, and fascinated with a fictional behind the scenes presented by Ama and Elliot. I love a second chance romance and this was such a unique twist. I loved they dynamic between Ama and Elliot. You could feel the angst and pining and you just wanted to yell at them to fix it and get together again!!!

I also loved all the small details including Elliot's flower tattoos and Ama's struggle with her beloved car. Ultimately this was a spicy and emotional read that reminded me why I love second chance romances and broody, tall men who pine for years for their girl.

Loved this book so much I used it to ask my bridesmaids to be in my bridal party!

I finished this in one sitting and with ease. A perfectly sweet, fun little novel. This is one of those romance books that is good for the soul because it’s full of heart. I love a good enemies to lovers and though I’m not big on second chance romances, I enjoyed this one!

Thank you so much to Forever Publishing and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book!
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This was a second-chance and enemies-to-lovers all in one. Ama and Elliot are a sweet relationship to root for, and the dual POV really helped lay the scene. The dual timeline allows the reader to experience the first time they gave being together a shot, rather than just hearing about it from the present perspective.
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I just finished a production of The Music Man, so I figured out Ama’s full name before the reveal and could take a guess how it would play into the plot further on, but I still sighed so deeply when the twist was revealed. I don’t know anything about flowers, but I understand the event planning world thoroughly. I really loved how cute this book was, and I’m definitely sad that Soto doesn’t have any other books out for me to read yet. Perhaps I should check out her fanfics in the meantime.

Julie Soto's 'Forget Me Not' is a touching and beautifully crafted story that resonates with a heartfelt narrative. The characters are compelling, and Soto skillfully navigates the emotional landscape, adding a welcome touch of spiciness to the storytelling. A solid 4-star read that blends heart and flavor.

god this is incredible. def a new fave author and a new fave book!!! i can’t wait to annotate this one

Now, this is how you do second-chance romance. I loved so much about this story and had a blast reading it.

The story has a unique narrative structure that worked for me. I know it won't be for everyone, but I found it creative. The present-day timeline is told through our female main character's POV, while the flashbacks are via the male main character's POV.

I also loved the writing and tone of the book.

I love the characters in this book. I loved Ama and damn near everything she said. She made me laugh constantly. I loved Elliot. It is obvious how much he loves Ama. Then there were the side characters. They brought so much to the story - fully realized, not just plot devices or mouthpieces. They were a joy to read.

Then there was The Wedding, a character all on its own. Soto was smart to set this in the world of wedding planning. There is so much chaos and drama with weddings and wedding planning that she doesn't need to create unnecessary tension and conflict. It all seemed natural.

I think so many people will love this. It is the perfect rom-com. Seriously, someone make this movie.

Thank you to Forever Publishing for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.