Cami is a detective in a small town she rarely gets any crimes that’s worst than bar fights until now when a murder takes place. While investigating she realizes a serial killer is in her town and to top off her ex Alicia is back in town to see her and also assign to interview her and it’s doesn’t goes as smoothly because Cami is still hurt by Alicia leaving even though she supposedly move on. Alicia realizes she may been wrong to leave because she stills has feelings for Cami but at that time she needed to put herself first. Cami and Alicia have to navigate their past and present when the killer set their sight on Alicia this was a good read I love mystery thrillers especially when it’s with female lead and romance in it that don’t over shadow the mystery. I do think that everyone was bit much with Alicia I understand being hurt she didn’t say goodbye but to make leaving seems like it’s unforgivable and have her feel guilty for it was wrong. Sometimes you need to leave to realize where you belong.




I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

Oh my goodness! This story kept me up all night long trying to figure out what would happen next! I loved the character development! I definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves suspenseful books!

I love a good murder mystery and this was a good one. I can usually get a feel for who the murderer is about half or two thirds of the way through most murder mysteries but not this one!
This book also has the possibility of a ‘second chance’ romance running through it which gives the story an extra layer to it.
A new author for me and I’ll be looking out for more of her books. In fact I would be happy to read a sequel or series coming from this book as I really liked the characters.
Thanks to Bold Strokes Books via NetGalley for the ARC. This review is my honest opinion.

Really good story and I think anyone who likes wlw romance and murder mysteries will enjoy this. Well developed characters and an appealing story line made the Rewind one of my favorite books of late. I love a small town where everyone knows each other's business and the characters are all interconnected. Cami and Alicia had a believable rekindling and I liked that Cami's feelings weren't swept under the rug or minimized. Her friends kept the plot rolling and added some humor to balance out the serious parts. The murder aspect was tense and I didn't figure out who did it until the end. Definitely enjoyed.

The Rewind follows Cami, a detective in Oakville, a small town whose worst crimes are bar fights and property disputes, until recently when a murder occurred. To make matters worse, Cami's ex-girlfriend, Alicia, a crime reporter that returns to town after abruptly leaving Cami unexpectedly. As Cami works to solve the murder and deal with her feelings of seeing Alicia again, Alicia tries to figure out how to settle back into her old life after she left everyone behind.

This is a second chance romance with a murder investigation, which are some of my favorite tropes. I liked both of these elements in this book. The characters were well written, with Cami being my favorite, although some of her friends were great to. They provided good support to the story. The mystery around the killings was interesting and fun to figure out. I do wish there was a follow up between one of the main characters and one of the possible suspects, but otherwise I enjoyed the wrap up.

All in all, I enjoyed this romantic thriller. I would recommend this for fans of romantic blends/ thrillers.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC

The detective and the reporter. An enemies-to-lovers, second-chance romance. A serial killer on a spree in a small town. Two skillfully intertwined strands of action that are never too slow, thanks to the building tension and suspense. I liked this mix, the plot twists, and the grand finale! I am not a regular reader of crime novels but this here stands out.

(based on an ARC from NetGalley)

The Rewind is a strong police/crime story as well as great second chance romance.
Cami Lyons is investigating what potentially could lead to a serial killer in her small town. Little does she know the woman who broke her heart years ago is back in town and wants to see Cami.
Alicia Flynn is back working as a reporter and she’s been assigned to interview Cami. Their first meeting after all this time does not go well. Alicia certainly is going to have to put a great deal of effort if she evens wants to be friends with Cami because Cami isn’t going down this road again..
Then the killer takes aim at Alicia.
You’re going to enjoy this one all the way to the end and you’ll be shocked.

Thank you #NetGalley #BoldStrokesBooks #TheRewind for this ARC.

I really enjoyed this story and the overall atmosphere of the book. There was the hope of reconciliation for Alicia, the trepidation of Cami, the resentment of the friends, and the discomfort of the town under the watchful eye of a maybe-serial killer. There were enough twists and turns to keep me guessing, and I ended up being wrong about the killer. I was on the edge of my seat throughout and I was rooting for Cami and Alicia to come to terms with what had happened. My new favorite work by Nicole Stiling. Thanks to Netgalley and BSB for the arc.

Cami Lyons is a police detective in Oakview. She is used to dealing with small town crimes when a body is found. Cami’s job is made more difficult as she is liaison with the town’s new crime reporter Alicia Flynn. Cami’s world was blown apart three years ago when Alicia, her girlfriend for six years, left her and the country to find herself. Alicia would love to have Cami’s forgiveness but will settle for civility. She is trying to recover her life after leaving. But tension increases as another murder turns the case into a hunt for a potential serial killer.

I like this police procedural novel with a second chance, closed door, romance. There are a couple of red herrings but it is fairly easy to guess who the culprit is as there are fairly few people in the story. I liked the main characters and how they slowly begin to interact again. The hurt of the original breakup is more voiced by the friend group who were left to help Cami recover. I usually love epilogues but didn’t think this added much other than to show the couple is still together a year later. Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the ARC and I am leaving a voluntary review.

Cami and Alicia are in love and then Alicia decides to leave without telling anyone. Cami's heart is broken and then Alicia returns. There are 2 plot lines in this story. Cami and Alicia's relationship and the search for a serial killer in their town. There are a few suspects. I found the book an enjoyable read and would recommend it to romance and thriller reads.

I enjoyed this book but the relationship seemed quite rushed.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this novel.

Alicia decides to leave her girlfriend of 6 years to move across the globe with very little warning. Early mid life crisis or not, she soon realizes what a mistake she made.

3 years later the reporter moves back to Oakview at the same time a murderer strikes. Detective Camille Lyons is not happy to have Alicia back in town and her mood doesn’t get any better when another dead body shows up.

- Second chance romance
- Detective/Reporter
- Serial(ish) killer on the loose
- Third pov
- Closed door
- No owd(+ non problematic f buddy makes a short apperance, no sex)

It took me a hot sec to get into the story (about 30% in my interest was caught)but I do belive that’s a me issue, this happens to me quite often.

The Mystery:
Well done. Several suspects and no clear culprit. Kept me wondering what was going on.

The Love Story:
From 0 to 20 to 100. They were really cute together but it felt a bit rushed. From ”civil” to ”it was a one time thing” to ”I love you” within a very short amount of time. The ”you hurt me” dragged on a bit too long.

I liked Alicia(37) more than Cami(42). Alicia was so sweet and caring and Cami grew on me later on. She was a bit immature to me when it came to her and Alicia’s ”conflict”. She did not always have the thought process of a 42 year old.

I do think Alicia was unfairly treated. Yes, she broke up with Cami on short notice but she did do it in person and she did it maturely. She, like everyone else have the right to break up with their significant other.
Sure, Cami gets to be hurt and not want to be near Alicia ever again but their friends acted like Alicia did something wrong. Which she did toward the friends(she didn’t tell them she were leaving) but not toward Cami. I do think her leaving was made out to be a bigger deal that it actually was, like she made a terrible and unforgiving choice. You should not be hated because you wanted to find happiness elsewhere.

Simple writing. (Luckily) no 10 page descriptions of what their houses or something equally boring looked like. Quite a lot of dialogue, which I didn’t mind at all. Well paced. Would recommend.

3.75 stars

Cami and Alicia have been apart for three years. Cami is not happy that Alicia is back, but Alicia manages to prove that she’s changed. This was a great second chance romance. The characters had lots of chemistry and I really felt the emotion oozing off the page. The mystery kept me guessing and the culprit actually took me by surprise. Really enjoyed this one.

Cami Lyons, small town detective, is investigating a murder. Worse, her chief insists she talk to a reporter... who turns out to be her ex.

Alicia Flynn took off three years ago, on a quest to find herself. Now she's back, and wants to reconnect with Cami. However, she just trashed the police department in her first major story after coming back. Oops.

Decent, about mid range book. I kind of felt that the romance felt rushed at the end, nor did the mystery hugely satisfy me.

A second chance/cop/murder/romance. Starts off quite angsty. I immediately don't like Alicia and feel for Cami.
3 years later Alicia is back. Still not liking her very much. A murder has been committed and Alicia interviews Cami. The resultant piece in the paper does not portray the police in a good light.. The story shows how Alicia and Cami relate to each other while the police investigate the murder and subsequent murders.. This book kept my interest. As the investigation progressed I kept trying to guess who the murderer was. I did eventually, just before the final denouement but had a few false starts before that. I got to quite like Alicia by the end of the book.

I've been pleasantly surprised by some recent police mysteries, and this one stands out. From the beginning the author draws you in with some heartfelt drama. The dynamic between Cami and Alicia was compelling, showcasing forgiveness and vulnerability that led to a well-written romance. The mystery of the senseless crimes kept me guessing it was so puzzling with several suspects thrown in, making it a satisfying challenge to uncover the who and especially the why, which I never would have guessed. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and would welcome more with this duo.