Say You Love Me

This book was so good. It had a lot of heart. Brooke is a forty year old divorced woman who is trying to move on. After following her ex through their marriage of no kids, traveling and working, only for her to find out she’s pregnant. Cheating on Brooke with a man is one thing but to be pregnant when it was her idea to not have kids left Brooke shattered realizing what she gave up for her. Now her best friend has convinced her to do the online dating thing to get her feet wet after so many years married but the bartender has something to say. Taylor knows what the gorgeous blonde is going through. After her breakup, she has had a hard time finding someone. She will be turning thirty soon , Maybe I am ready for something more. When these two try to make a go of it, it is fun and flirty. But feelings are starting to show through but neither one wants to scare the other with talking about it. But when you don’t talk or say what you are feeling, things get misunderstood and before you know it what is so good is now so bad. A Must Read!

Rachel Murphy's Say You Love Me delivers a sweet and steamy sapphic romance that hooks you from the first page. This story brings together Brooke, a guarded woman recovering from heartbreak, and Taylor, a charming bartender with an infectious zest for life. Their chemistry crackles immediately, setting the stage for a heartfelt age-gap romance that’s equal parts tender and passionate. Taylor is, without a doubt, the heart of the story. She’s magnetic, compassionate, and so easy to root for, making her an absolute standout as a love interest. Brooke, on the other hand, wrestles with deeply ingrained insecurities stemming from her divorce and family struggles. While her inner dialogue occasionally leans into repetitive negativity, it’s an honest portrayal of how self-doubt can cloud judgment and impact relationships. Brooke's journey feels authentic, and seeing her begin to open up to love again is deeply satisfying. Murphy's writing balances emotional depth with heat, and the result is a romance that feels both grounded and swoon-worthy. The chemistry between Brooke and Taylor leaps off the page, and their moments together range from playful and flirty to achingly vulnerable. The subplot surrounding Brooke's mother adds weight to the narrative, highlighting the ways life’s challenges can shape our choices in love. As my first introduction to Rachel Murphy’s work, Say You Love Me left a strong impression. It’s an enjoyable read with characters who feel real and relatable,…

This book was so fantastic it’s 1:00 in the morning and I have to be at work in a few hours but I could NOT stop reading it so I just stayed up to finish it. I loved this story, there were times I was internally screaming at the MCs to just communicate!! However all the drama still wasn’t off putting. I will be adding this to me read again list!

A very complicated romance filled with misperceptions, self doubts, assumptions, and even a few half truths. But always, lying right there in plain sight for everyone else to see, was a growing and passionate love. And as we all know…love always wins, but certainly this book wasn’t without its twists, turns, and second thoughts. Very entertaining and sometimes nerve wracking, but you won’t be sorry you started this journey and believe me, you’ll read to the very last word.

Withholding the truth, can often be as destructive as telling a lie. Brooke is a spectacular 40 year old woman, who sadly carries with her the scars of a betrayal that ended her long time marriage. Crushed and damaged, all she can see in any future relationship is the possibility of more grief. Against her better instincts she allows a vivacious young woman into her life, and while she is convinced that such a relationship can only bring her more heartbreak, the chemistry is so overpowering that she blindly allows a relationship to take hold of her life. Taylor, ten years her junior does not care about the 10 year gap dives in body and soul, but must confront all the walls that Brook has built up to protect her once shattered heart. This is a very passionate novel, that asks, is it better to live in the moment while fearing the future’s possible heartbreak, or live with out passion to avoid the possible catastrophe of disappointment and anguish of a possible betrayal.