Quinn is working on getting her certificate and starting her own business. She grew up having a lot of health issues and wanted to make other people's lives easier. I love Quinn's character and how she sticks up for herself. She doesn't want to help her ex with the town's festival, but she ends up doing just that. They try to one up each other while planning the festival. She has not forgiven him for what happened when they were in high school. Ty tries to tell her he is sorry, but she has never forgiven him. He has never gotten over her. The more time they spend together, the more they realize that they still have feelings. This is such a cute story of second chances and forgiveness.

Thank you NetGalley and Krysti Meyer for giving me the opportunity to review this as an arc.

Quinn is starting to get her life together when her ex Ty returns to town, making her question everything she thinks and feels.

The positives: It was great to see a lead who was coping with chronic illness. We need more diverse perspectives in popular fiction. Quinn is a well developed character with clear motivations and an interesting perspective. Her family was also great.

The negatives: Ty seems out of touch - childish behaviour and emotionally immature - the two characters are attracted to one another, but don't seem to meet each other's emotional needs.

This book did not land for me. I think Quinn could do better than Ty. As always, your mileage may vary.

I wrote this book, so naturally I’m giving it fives stars. I appreciate the opportunity to have it on this platform.

I'm not typically one for rom-com books, but this one was adorable.

Following the story of Quinn and her ex-sweetheart, Ty, the two are forced to work together to celebrate their twins founders festival.

The tension between the two of them is palpable. Quinn's story is relatable, and all you want is for her to come out on top, but will she?

Ty the handsome boy-next-door moves away and goes radio silent, leaves readers asking if he's really the right guy for Quinn.

A super quick and adorable read!

I really wanted to like this book, but I couldn’t get into it. It seemed to me that the main characters were acting more middle school/highschool ish instead of as college students. I made it through halfway of the book before I just couldn’t read anymore. The idea of the book was great, but it was lacking. I would have loved to see more interaction with Quinn & Ty that actually seemed to bring them from enemies to lovers, vs just snippets here and there of them.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The book was cute, and I enjoyed reading it, but I didn't really like the characters. The main character felt annoying and childish, and it was hard to get into her head. It seemed unrealistic that they still had strong feelings after three years, especially as adults. Also, I didn't see a clear reason why they should be together again. The chemistry between the characters didn't click for me, and the reasons for their breakup weren't fully explained or resolved. However, I did appreciate the representation of chronic illness.

My first Krysti Meyer book! This book is described as a Gilmore Girls meets Sweet Home Alabama in this small-town, second-chance romance. The artwork included in this post is by far my favorite artwork for this novel.

Quinn is working hard to fulfill her dream of opening her own business, suddenly her ex Ty shows back up in town. Home for the summer from college. She ends up having to help him host their Founder's Week celebrations for the town and she's less than thrilled about it.

This book is very second chance at love vibes. The romance between the MCs feels oddly drawn out and rushed at the same time. However, I did like the book. I liked the vibe of the town and the town's cast of characters. In that aspect, it did give off a Gilmore Girls vibe.

I wouldn't call this book a page turner but it's a cute romance and worth a read if you're into a YA romance.

DNF at 19%

It just wasn't for me. I'm giving it 2 stars because of the Taylor Swift stuff, but I didn't like this book. I'm sure if you like second chance romances you would enjoy it, but that's not really what I'm into.





Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC :)

I’m sorry but this book was not my kind of tea. I’m just no that in too the vibe in the book. I did not finish it. It’s not a bad book and I’m sure it’s an enjoyable and fun read for many :)

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.

It was a cute, quick read and I liked the characters. If you are a Swiftie and want to read a cute small town romance, this book is for you!

The main focus of this book is the love interests and the love story between Quinn and Ty. However, I didn't find either of these characters remotely interesting and often a little boring.

This is a sweet wholesome small town second chance romance. Perfect for those looking for a an easy, comfty cozy read. The connection and chemistry between the characters was fun and the banter enjoyable. This is a cute vacation read.

I really enjoyed this story, several of the tropes in it are my favorites (small town, second chance). The story reads easily and it is easy to connect with it, plus the couple has very good chemistry. First time reading Krysti and I hope to read other books from her.

"Never Getting Back Together" by Krysti Meyer is a fun and lighthearted romantic comedy about a second-chance romance between two exes who have to co-host a festival in their small town. The book has a "Gilmore Girls" feel to it, with witty dialogue, quirky characters, and a charming setting. 😍

While I enjoyed the banter and chemistry between the main characters, I felt that the book was a bit too fast-paced and lacked depth and development in the romance and plot. Overall, I would recommend it to fans of small-town, second-chance romances. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars. 😊 #nevergettingbacktogether #krystimeyer #romcom #bookreview #bookstagram #secondchanceromance

Small town romance? Second chance? Forced proximity? YES PLEASE! This was such a fun and cute read. I love small town romances with my entire heart, and I love when there are flaws that the characters face and overcome! Short and sweet, just how i like it!

This was a cute, quick and easy read. Second chance romance with small town and Taylor Swift mixed in. While this was cute and easy to read there were moments where I felt the characters were being immature. No spice. I feel like if I was a bigger Taylor Swift fan I would have probably loved it. But, it was fun and nice to read. There was a really nice part where the author clearly highlighted the effect of living with a Chronic illness.

Thank you for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.

When I first saw the plot for this book, I was thrilled. I wanted to be immersed into small town, second chance romance. I was a little disappointed and I felt like the plot and characters were a little more boring than I hoped. It still was a solid book that I’ll revisit later on.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley.



Title: Never Getting Back Together by Krysti Meyer

4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


This rom-com is a delightful blend of humor, heart, and cowboy charm. With its quirky characters and laugh-out-loud banter, this book is a quick read, packed with sweet love and laughter.


In ‘Never Getting Back Together’, readers are whisked away to a small quaint town where our protagonist, Quinn , finds herself embroiled in a whirlwind of confusion and heartwarming moments when her old flame returns to town. Forced into close proximity with her ex , Ty , and stuck having to organise their small town’s Founder’s Festival, sparks fly as they navigate second chance romance amidst competition with one another and heart felt bitter over previous events leading to their separation.

What is interesting is that this story also had a new concept for me, the female character has to deal with a medical condition (one I had never heard of) which not only leads to her daily physical and mental traumas and struggles but also financial.

Mouthwatering food placements add an extra layer of flavor to their tumultuous journey (whilst reading this, I had to go and try to make my own version of mentioned food recipes!)


Quinn and Ty steal the show with their infectious chemistry and endearing immaturity. Their banter is as sharp as a cowboy's spurs. Supporting characters, including quirky (as well as very weird) community members and meddling family members, round out the cast with their colourful personalities and humorous antics, adding fun and dimension to the story.


At its core, Never Getting Back Together’ explores themes of forgiveness, self-discovery, and the healing power of love.

Through Quinn and Ty’s journey, the novel highlights the importance of embracing second chances and finding joy in life's unexpected twists and turns. The characters' daily struggles, both medical and financial, add a layer of authenticity to the story, making it relatable and compelling.


Krysti Meyer’s writing style is sharp, witty, and entertaining. Each page is filled with simple to follow, vivid descriptions, and hilarious situations that keep readers eagerly turning the pages.


‘Never Getting Back Together’ is a laugh-out-loud romp that will leave you smiling from ear to ear. With its charming characters, funny banter, and heartwarming romance, this book is a must-read for fans of rom-coms and cowboy charm.

“NGBT” is a delightful and heartwarming told from the first-person narrative of Quinn Kelley, a 21-year-old aspiring nutritionist who has a chronic health condition called MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome). Circumstances force her and Ty Rossi, ex-boyfriend, college-goer and prankster, to work together to organise the town festival.

“Ty was my first love and such a huge part of my life. Not knowing him is like waking up one day to find out the sun didn't rise. How am I supposed to navigate the world around me without seeing how he fits into it? And, more importantly, do I even want to?”

This was a quick read, full of quite amusing banter and reasonably funny moments. Both Quinn and Ty felt somewhat shallow to begin with but as the story went on, I liked them. Especially Quinn’s passion for helping others drives her throughout the book – it is lovely to see her character grow and it is the most effective part of the story. Ty was initially not impressing me at all in terms of who he was as a person, I was like “Really? *This* guy is who you can’t forget??” – a prankster who nearly cost her future career because of a prank gone wrong? Bit red flag. But I warmed to him, especially after the dance. I would have liked Quinn to have opened up more about her struggles and to have had Ty support Quinn more especially when all things come to a head around Chapter 25.
The chemistry between them fell flat through most of the book, unfortunately, as they were mostly competitive or grumpy so not a lot of flirtatious moments. Though, during Chapter 17 I did genuinely find Ty’s efforts sweet. In fact, I was more rooting for the girls-supporting-girls moments between Quinn, her aunt Becky and cousin Liv than the romance!

I would have made this rating a 2 were it not for the character arcs and the excellent use of similes and metaphors. I mean take this example:

“My heart trips over itself like I'm a heroine in a Jane Austen novel when having a guy ask you to dance was akin to a marriage proposal.”

Absolute perfection! Krysti is a legend for mentioning Austen. There were so many good references to songs, TV shows and films: I thoroughly enjoyed this aspect!

Another great thing was Krysti’s raising awareness of MCAS which is a condition I don’t think I’ve heard of before. Krysti used her own experiences to put in her novel. Knowing people with chronic health conditions myself, it is more difficult for them to be both diagnosed and it is good that she emphasises this and shows the struggles of affording the medication.

I am honoured to have been selected as an ARC reader for this book, and I’d like to thank Krysti and Netgalley for the opportunity.

This is a Small town second chance romance of Quinn and Ty.

Quinn is at a summer pool party hosted by her cousin and best friend liv with her old classmates and she’s hoping to avoid her ex boyfriend Ty. They’d had a bad break up which is later revealed what happened. Because of this they were left on bad terms.

Quinn also has a chronic illness which effects her daily life and this is mentioned throughout the book and I loved how the characters supported her. She makes recipes which cater to dietary requirements to help others like herself.

The story really kicks off when Quinn and Ty are forced to work together to help with the towns festival after the person who usually runs it has to leave town. It becomes a bit of a competition between the two to gain the votes of the townspeople as to what happens for the festival. It’s through working together that Quinn realises she still has feelings for Ty but she can’t get over the reason they broke up no matter how many times he apologises.

I really liked the small town aspect to this story. I could easily picture the settings and loved how close the characters were however I didn’t feel a connection to Quinn and Ty’s relationship. It felt that Quinn didn’t really give Ty a chance to redeem himself. I liked the characters separately but felt they jumped back into a relationship too quickly after the years that had passed.