You or Someone like You is a really lovely story which I throughly enjoyed.
Sloane and Margaux are identical twins although very different in personality. Margaux is rather selfish and self centred and a high flyer at work, Sloane is quieter and very much into art and works at an art gallery in New York. When Margaux is requested by her boss to go on a date with her widowed nephew Roman, she agrees as she’s in line for a promotion and want to impress her boss as much as she can. Becoming ill on the night of the blind date she persuades Sloane to take her place, reluctantly she does so. A particularly unsuccessful date, Roman is still grieving the loss of his wife and has come just to pacify his aunt, Sloane just feels very uncomfortable lying to Roman. Something happens at the end of the evening that makes Roman feel he has had a sign off his dead wife so he contacts Sloane for a second date.
The developing relationship between these two is a joy to read and you are cheering them on hoping for the best though Sloane feels awful that she is deceiving him and knows Roman would hate her for it.
I loved the epilogue it rounded everything thing off satisfyingly, I urge you to read the authors notes at the end of the book I found it heartbreaking and felt it really added to the story, you’ll understand when you read it.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly.

I enjoyed this book and found the plot intriguing. The storyline grabbed and held my attention well and I found the main characters quite likable. Definitely a book worth reading.

4.5-absolutely-endearing-stars

Listen, I know I've ranted about predictability before but sometimes things just work perfectly. Case in point. We have a twin-swapped plot with a single dad trying to move on. Oh la la. Maturity? What is that? I have none.

I'm sure some of your biggest worries is that how much of a presence (or absence?) is the dead wife in this one. Does this book give the 'second-best-to-first-wife' vibe that plagues us all whenever we see a widower hero tag? Honestly, in my opinion, this book handled it well. I didn't get that sick dreadful feeling in my stomach nor having that urge to scream at the heroine to run away. In fact, I think the author addressed that issue pretty level-headedly, showing the life he had with his previous wife without comparing it with his current love interest.

In fact, except for the switched-up drama, it was pretty lowkey a sweet and comforting read. I enjoyed the hell out of it. One thing that could make it a little bit better would be if we could get scenes where the heroine interacted with the hero's kids. But given the length of the book, and the brief time they fell in love, I guess it made sense.

Anyhow, it's a quick and comfort read for me. Love love love!

How selfish can someone be?!?!!

Asking your twin sister to stand in for you during a blind date arranged by your boss, so you stand a better chance for a promotion than your rival at work? Sure, I could possibly accept this as a ONE OFF, but not for Margaux to expect her twin Sloane to continue seeing Roman, still pretending to be Margaux and to be boring... Neither can I understand how the (female) boss thought this was acceptable to even suggest!

Ignoring all of this, Renshaw has created a beautiful story between Roman and Sloane, which was extremely enjoyable to read. I loved the art element of the story, including the little twist. The way Roman protected his daughters was believable and added to his character. The romance developing between Sloane and Roman was captivating too.

4.5 stars: This is my first book by Winter Renshaw and it’s safe to say I am utterly hooked. I loved the premise and the way she executed the tropes but my favorite part were the characters she crafted. A twin-swap for a blind date with a grumpy but softie-at-heart hero? Cue Adele’s “Someone Like You” because I loved this! The hero is a single dad to two adorable little girls who is still grieving his former partner and I loved the way Renshaw explored the concepts of grief and acceptance. While you wouldn’t expect him to share many things with the art-loving heroine, it was beautiful to watch them slowly connect in such a deep manner.

Of course, we have the twin-swap deception to grapple with and that is where my qualms enter. I do wish Renshaw explored this conflict a little deeper because I just did not believe why this deception had to last so long when their love was built on such a beautiful foundation. Without trust however, it wouldn’t be built to last, and I wish there was a stronger reason than our heroine’s selfish sister, to withstand that brutal third-act. With that said, Renshaw’s writing has made a fan out of me and I’m looking forward to what she’s got next in store for us!

I love this author and 'You or Someone Like You' didn't disappoint. It was utterly beautiful.

What to expect: age gap, single dad, widower, second chance at love, Banksy-like artist

I don't want to give any spoilers but the Author's Note at the end of the book had me ugly crying.

Thanks to NetGalley for the chance to read the ARC. 10/10 recommend.

You or Someone Like You is my first read by Winter Renshaw and I’ll tell you, I’m about to go binge read all her romance books.
The MMC is a single father to two sweet girls and a widow who is still grieving, our FMC is a an art loving romantic at heart, until her twin sister asks her to go on a blind date in her place and act “dull” and “boring” in hopes of getting the MMC to not be interested. Easy to say, plan backfired!
I loved getting to read Roman and Sloanes love story! Their shared love for art and Roman including art into their dates made me so giddy. The character development for Sloane was perfect, I’m so proud of her for learning to stand up to her sister!!
Also, Roman’s little girls are so adorable !!! I’m so happy Roman Sloane got there happy ever after.
Now, please excuse me while I go read all of Winter’s other books..

"You or Someone Like You" is a delightful contemporary romance that provides a refreshing break from emotionally intense reads. Although I usually gravitate towards angsty romances, this straightforward love story captivated me from start to finish. I found myself so invested in the story that I finished the book in just two days.

The characters of Sloane and Roman are well-crafted and relatable. As adults, they make decisions that are realistic and understandable. I enjoyed how the author took the time to develop their relationship gradually, allowing them to get to know each other before diving into a romantic involvement. Roman is a wonderful single dad, and his love for his late wife and his daughters shines through in his character. Sloane is a supportive and understanding partner who complements Roman perfectly.

Surprisingly, the third-act breakup didn't bother me, and the resolution felt authentic and satisfying. Overall, "You or Someone Like You" is a light and fun contemporary romance that readers will breeze through in no time. I highly recommend this book to fellow romance lovers..

It was my first book by this author and I was enchanted by her sweet, genuine writing voice! The story is a poignant tale of love after loss, a chance never meant to be. The main characters a so lovable, the story is full of heart and unexpected beauty.
This story has filled me with so much love for the art described in this book. It too is full of heart, longing and love.
This book highlights how our lives are a mere fleeting moment… and fills you with desire to live every fleeting moment to its fullest.
I enjoyed this author’s writing. This couple gave me butterflies and a sweet feeling of happiness after finishing this book in mere 1 day!

Roman is guarded,
He's a widowed single dad.
He not ready to move on
and still very much in love with his late wife until his aunt pushed him to go on a date,with one of her employee who she love and would be perfect for him.
The first date was a disaster until the end of the date when he realized they have things in common they spend time together. Both start to have an attraction to each other the only problem is he think she a total
different person and when he find out the truth he doesn't want to know the real Sloane. This book was so good I couldn't put it down let just say I didn't sleep at all. It's about moving on and not feeling guilty to being happy again.

Margaux was set up on a blind date by her boss, and she does not want to let her boss down because there is a promotion up for grabs. But when she falls ill she asks her identical twin Sloane to meet the man, just make it a boring date that will go nowhere. Roman is a widowed single father of two girls and he's not very keen on dating anyway, as he still misses his late wife Emma like crazy. So Sloane and Roman have an awkward first date but when her keychain reminds him of his past and he is sure that it's a sign. A sign of what, that is less certain. Roman and Sloane connect over their common art interests, and as they grow closer Sloane grows more and more uncomfortable with the deception which goes on far too long. (New rule: tell the guy who you are before you sleep with him.) But Margaux is still not sure of her promotion and makes it all about her, so Sloane starts figuring out that Margaux is pretty deep steeped in selfishness. The plot felt well familiar but I liked the characters and the story kept me engrossed and I enjoyed this a great deal.

I received a free copy and this is a voluntary review.

Wow, wow, wow! This story was heartbreakingly beautiful in all the right ways!
I loved Sloane and Roman's exploration of a romance that was just supposed to be a blip in their existence.
The way Sloane saw the little signs of Sloane's possible compatibility with him and how he gave her exactly what she needed... perfection!
The only negative thing about this book was Margaux: I cringed every time she opened her mouth. She was unsupporting, ungrateful, and a total bitch. I disliked her throughout the book, and nothing made me change my mind, even in the end.
However, despite this, the book was absolutely fantastic!


Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.