Still the One, an upcoming release by new-to-me author Aimee Brown, absolutely hit the spot! I needed a good book to get out of a mini-slump, and Still the One was the perfect choice.

Five years ago after a whirlwind 30 days, Eve and Foster were madly in love and eloped. Only they didn’t quite realize what they were getting themselves into, and things fell apart almost as quickly as they started. After Eve split, they didn’t talk again except for Foster’s yearly comment on a social media memory that always messed with both of them.

Until Foster, who’s a professional FMX motorcycle rider, crashes and ends up in the hospital where Eve works as a nurse. Enter all the feelings they’ve both shoved away for too long. When Eve agrees to let Foster recuperate in her tiny apartment, those feelings surface, but both are terrified of being heartbroken again. They’re suddenly together 24-7 and can’t just make small talk or keep from flirting forever, can they?

Still the One was the perfect second chance romance! Eve and Foster were both such loveable characters, both contributed to the original breakup, and they genuinely love each other. They just have to get there, and the journey was sweet, tearful at times, honest (mostly, except for one kind of big omission), and just adorable. Foster was this goofy, kind of clueless (but still pretty smart) guy who is still deeply in love with Eve but needs to figure out how to actually do a relationship. Eve is strong, kind, doesn’t trust men, and doesn’t trust herself not to fall again.

Still the One made me feel warm and cuddly the whole time, and I was SO rooting for Eve and Foster. Great banter, side characters, and you can feel the love they have for each other throughout the entire book. Also loved the dual POV and the short but meaningful flashbacks. Overall a light, fun, and moving story that left me in a great place and wanting to read more books from Aimee Brown.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the advance copy. All thoughts are mine.

Rating: 4.5
Themes and Tropes: Second Chance Romance, Forced Proximity, Nursing Back to Health, Dual POV, Great Banter
Steam: None
Pair With: Your favorite Oregon wine. Consider wines that contribute to Salud, which helps the wine industry’s seasonal workers with health care.

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