Synopsis (from Goodreads):
Hi Mich. It’s Gabe.
After burning out in her corporate marketing career, Michelle Amato has built a thriving freelance business as a graphic designer. So what if her love life is nonexistent? She’s perfectly fine being the black sheep of her marriage-obsessed Puerto Rican-Italian family. Besides, the only guy who ever made her want happily-ever-after disappeared thirteen years ago.
It’s been a long time. Gabriel Aguilar left the Bronx at eighteen to escape his parents’ demanding expectations, but it also meant saying goodbye to Michelle, his best friend and longtime crush. Now, he’s the successful co-owner of LA’s hottest celebrity gym, with an investor who insists on opening a New York City location. It’s the last place Gabe wants to go, but when Michelle is unexpectedly brought on board to spearhead the new marketing campaign, everything Gabe’s been running from catches up with him.
I’ve missed you.Michelle is torn between holding Gabe at arm’s length or picking up right where they left off—in her bed. As they work on the campaign, old feelings resurface, and their reunion takes a sexy turn. Facing mounting pressure from their families—who think they’re dating—and growing uncertainty about their futures, can they resolve their past mistakes, or is it only a matter of time before Gabe says adiós again?
Review
Second chance romance, friends to lovers, and so much fun!
Two main characters I love: Gabe (gym owner; Peurto Rican/Mexican heritage) and Michelle (freelancer and web designer; Peurto Rico/Italian heritage). Gabe is set to start a new gym in NYC and his business partner unknowingly reaches out to Michelle who has a very complicated past with Gabe.
What I really enjoyed most about this book was just how much fun it was to read and how witty it was! I feel like I just flew through it. I adored both characters, who had backstory’s that had depth to them and truly showed how influential their past has been for both of them, separately and together.
It’s well written, it’s funny, it’s intense – a little too much for me at times haha but it was fun to read, overall!
Feelings
- Fun
- Passionate
- Emotional
- Lighthearted
- Funny
Themes
- Romance: friends to lovers, second chance romance
- Family
- Pursuing one’s passion
- Confronting the past
Rating

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I do enjoy books set in NYC! It’s such a great setting. Wonderful review of this book Sara!
Thank you, Jodie!
This sounds really good.
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I want to read these books so bad bc.. latina! But I didn’t see the best of reviews for book one. I think I need to do it anyways. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Great review!
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I love a good second chance romance, and I enjoy books set in NYC!! Nice review!
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I love a fun, witty read! This sounds very good. Excellent review!
I do enjoy a good second chance romance. I like that cover, too! Wonderful review, Sara!
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I’m always crazy for books with characters who spice it up with some Espanol and I love a New York setting.
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