Twenty years of unspoken longing come to a head when Fia, Ophelia, and Eve finally face the secrets they buried as teenagers. Long before the pressures of adulthood and demanding medical careers pulled them in different directions, these three women shared a profound, mutual attraction that never truly faded. Now, as they navigate their professional lives and private insecurities, the distance between them begins to dissolve, offering a rare second chance at the love they were too afraid to claim in their youth.
This story is a heartfelt exploration of the messy, beautiful reality of adult relationships. It moves beyond traditional romance tropes to examine how health struggles and personal growth shape the way we connect with others. By weaving together humor, vulnerability, and a deeply authentic look at bisexuality, the narrative captures the bittersweet nature of time passed and the joy of finding your way back to the people who knew you best. It is a warm, grounded, and intensely romantic celebration of chosen family and the courage required to be truly seen. For anyone who believes that some loves are worth the wait, this story offers a poignant reminder that it is never too late to rewrite your history.
Absolutely adored this story, it was so romantic, heartwarming and real at the same time, bringing light to insecurities and health conditions in such an honest way.
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Vivielle Montes
September 29, 2025
Sapphic Slow Burn is always a yes!
Fia Pendrick travels the world reviewing travel accommodations, she has come back to her hometown because she was invited to a childhood friend’s wedding. Her dad invites her to go plane watching with him and reveals that he’s good friends with Jeremy, Eve’s father. Eve Archer, the rugby player who was her bisexual awakening and she’s had an unrequited crush on for over twenty years, also the older sister of her peer mentee, Sophie. Eve retired from profession rugby after more than a few injuries and now runs an interior design business with her best friend, Rohanna. Her parents are divorced and her dad invites her to go plane watching so she accepts to spend some time with him while she’s in town for her friend Kieran’s wedding. When she arrives she sees Ophelia Pendrick, the girl she’s had a crush for over twenty years. Eve decides to try to get close to her this time, even if just as friends but she can’t keep her feelings under control. She also can’t control the way her fans feel about potential partners. Can they get to know each other like they always wanted or will Eve’s celebrity status and Fia’s need for privacy tear them apart?
I love a good second chance romance. There was definitely chemistry between Fia and Eve and I really liked them as individual characters. It was a very slow burn but, taking into account, Fia’s past relationship experiences, the slow burn was necessary and realistic. They had good banter from early on in the book and that just continued to…