For My Encore (The Bankton Books Book 2)

Many thanks to Booksprout and author Sienna Waters for this ARC. I am very happy to share my honest review. I have become a huge Sienna Waters fan and I was absolutely stoked to get my hands on an early copy of her latest book! Plus, I loved For My Finale, the previous book in this series, and couldn't wait to read For My Encore. First off, you needn't have read the first book to enjoy this one but I highly encourage it because it's an awesome read. I was thrilled to head back to cozy Bankton for this wonderful rom com. I totally adored this book and found myself laughing out loud and happily smiling throughout. For My Encore is a lighthearted, smile-inducing opposites attract sapphic romcom that kept me happily entertained. I always enjoy Waters' signature brand of sweet and funny sapphic romance with a healthy dose of emotion and warmth. I couldn't help but laugh at the opening scene of Raven being confronted with a bull in the middle of the road. My mind went back to For My Finale and the havoc that bull caused early on. I was just so thrilled to be back in Bankton with all the cast of fabulously loveable, sweet and quirky characters. THere must be something in the water of Bankton because it turns celebrities who live a life of chaos into people who fall victim to the quiet charm of the town and its people. It's like Bankton takes lost people and makes them found. Such is the case in this wonderul opposites attract sapphic romance. Raven is a famous musician that…

Return to Bankton. Billy is waiting. Annabelle Swift is the reason I love Sapphic romance novels. Annabelle and her like-minded sisters across the Lesbian Romance genre bring joy to my heart and help ease my troubled mind. Annabelle represents that person we all long to be friends with: cheerful, optimistic, and—most importantly—unfailingly kind. Annabelle is the type of partner we all crave, and, perhaps deep down, the type of person we aspire to be: open, honest, warm, caring, and . That person who always sees the best in everyone, and just knows immediately that the glass on the table is—without a doubt—half full. “Annabelle was exhausting. Overwhelming. Endlessly cheerful in a way that should have been irritating. But she was also the sort of person who made you feel safe, even when you didn’t realize that’s what you’d been missing.” (p. 122) In a world filled with hate, rage, selfishness, and despair, I long for Annabelle Swift. I long for Bankton—where the bulls may roam free and the neighbors may be…um…eccentric—but the villagers look out for one another as best they can. I long for a world where friendships matter, kindness is rewarded, and true love triumphs in the end. Prior to reading For My Encore, For My Finale (also set in Bankton) was my favorite Sienna Waters novel. For My Encore has bumped it out of first place. I still think For My Finale is funnier, but For My Encore has so many layers, so much emotional depth. (And yes, of course, a life lesson. But I…

For My Encore by Sienna Waters is another cozy small-town romance. Her formulaic writing style always delivers the feel-good happily-ever-after that we deserve. Sienna Waters is an auto-read for me. I know exactly what to expect, and I look forward to her books. This novel features a burned-out musician seeking solace in the small town of Bankton, which is described as “charmingly eccentric.” Naturally, she meets her overly friendly neighbor and the well-meaning but in-your-face, in-your-business townsfolk. They immediately draw her into the community and begin to melt her icy heart. Annabelle and Raven are endearing characters who balance each other well and are incredibly sweet together. I enjoyed the story of their romance, the town “cause” they all rally behind, the interfering friends, and the inclusion of adorable children. Special mentions go to the sweet Jamie and the wise Arty. I also liked the intimate moments between Annabelle and Raven, when they simply needed to be still and close to each other. There’s a third-act breakup and a grand gesture to top it all off, along with a lovely epilogue. My one-star deduction was due to some repetition, particularly regarding Annabelle trying to fix things. Still, I really enjoyed the story, and it left me feeling happy. Quoteworthy: "And of course there was a smiley face at the end. Of course there was. Raven looked at the tin of biscuits. Then back at the note. Then at the biscuits again. She should throw them away.…

For My Encore is everything I love about Sienna Waters’ writing—emotionally rich, tender, and quietly powerful. This story pulled me in fast and kept me there with its blend of vulnerability, hope, and second‑chance love. The characters felt so real in their fears and desires that it was impossible not to root for them. Waters does a wonderful job exploring what it means to choose yourself while also opening your heart again. The emotional beats are perfectly timed, the chemistry is natural and heartfelt, and the quieter moments carry just as much weight as the big ones. I especially appreciated how thoughtfully the characters’ growth was handled—it felt earned and deeply satisfying. If you love sapphic romance with strong emotional connection, layered characters, and a payoff that lingers long after the last page, *For My Encore* is absolutely worth reading. Another lovely, affirming win from Sienna Waters. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

what a wonderful book. I will admit to crying through a few of the chapters. Would Raven realize that Annabelle was the best thing to happen to her. And what a group of townsfolk they (Arty, Gloria, Lily, Nina, Daisy, Jamie) pop off the page. Feels like going home. Thankfully Raven and Annabelle get their HEA. I’ve loved all of Sienna’s books she certainly makes you feel part of the story. I couldn’t put this book down