Just finished About Last Night by Laura Henry, an ARC read that absolutely warmed my heart. This LGBTQ romance was the sweetest story, filled with moments that made me smile and characters I genuinely cared about.The romance between the main characters was so beautifully written. Their chemistry was off the charts, and the way their relationship developed felt incredibly real and heartfelt. I found myself rooting for them from the very first page.But what really stood out to me was the amazing portrayal of sisterhood and friendship. The bond between the sisters in the book was so strong and supportive, it added an extra layer of depth to the story. The friendships were equally heartwarming, showing how important it is to have people in your life who love and support you unconditionally.This book was a perfect blend of love and camaraderie, making it a delightful read from start to finish. If you’re in the mood for a sweet romance with a side of strong, supportive relationships, About Last Night is the perfect pick.

I really really wanted to love this book. While it was a decent premise, and had nice grammar (which is very important to me!), this book felt very much like a first draft of an author's first novel. I loved the WLW themes everywhere, the representation, and the resolution, but it all felt a bit juvenile to me. Overall it was still a nice read, just not a top fave. But I'd definitely give the author another shot!

this was a perfectly serviceable rom com with some workplace romance and some great steamy scenes, but nothing about it stuck out as exceptional to me. the characters were likeable, but not incredibly interesting. this is a quick paced romance, we hop right into the relationship with very little build up. despite not being openly a holiday romance, this does take place around the holidays and i definitely did enjoy those vibes.

'About Last Night' was the book I read between some epic fantasies to give my brain the same sort of break that people do when they watch reality TV.
But please don't think that's me diminishing how much I enjoyed it!

My highlights were the relationships between the sisters - both very different, still with that competitive edge, but ultimately there for each other. Shae-with-an-E is an absolute villain of an ex that all of us have either had the misfortune of dating or helping our friends pick up the pieces after they dated them...I hated her and I think that was the point! We love to see women in charge, and the fact that this foursome was (mostly) unapologetic about their goals, drive and careers was refreshing.

The chemistry between Toni and Audrey flitted between hot, adorable and frustrating predominantly due to (as Max points out) the importance of communication. I like that Laura Henry didn't shy away from people calling Audrey out on her behaviour at points, we all need friends like that!

Ultimately, I will unashamedly look out for the next book to find out what happened between Willa and Greta!

Audrey faces an intense breakup and does so at her local lesbian bar - the bar where Toni so happens to work. After an impressive performance, Toni follows Audrey and a complicated relationship begins.

First, i want to thank Bookouture for letting me read the ARC to this amazing book!

"My entire body lights up with joy at the sight of her, those sparkling blue eyes, the flyaway hair that can never be tamed by her braid, the curve of her full bottom lip. And then she smiles at me, open and unreserved and full of happiness, like she used to every time she saw me, and I am bowled over with an absolute certainty.
I am in love with Toni Danzig."

I rated this book 4.5 stars

Within the first 17 (SEVENTEEN!!!!!) pages I was hooked. I was immediately invested in both of the characters’ lives and stories. Their tension was great from the start and it only got better!

What I liked:
1. The Tension
The author managed to start the novel with an insane amount of tension between the characters, which is why I was afraid to continue. But the level of tension was held that high throughout the entire novel, making it impossible to put the book down!
2. The Spice
From the blurb I already expected the novel to start of with a spicy scene, and I was not disappointed! However, I was surprised that the scene was that good! They even talked about consent!!!
3. The execution of the premise
This might seem like a weird thing to mention, but it was really important to me. When I started this one, I was afraid that the premise would be executed poorly and that the characters would just act immaturely about the whole situation. But I was proven wrong!
4. ANTONIA DANZIG!!!!!!
I just love her. Thats it.
5. The Supporting Characters
Every character in this book seemed thoughtout, with their own struggles, personalities and flaws. I hope we will get the chance to read about them soon!

What I did not like:
1. The Pacing
The story felt the tiniest bit rushed, but it was still great and made sense.
2. The Ending
The ending was too sudden. The scene did not feel as emotional as I had expected it to be.

In the end I would say that this book did exactly what it promised to do! It was a fun, quick, spicy read. If you go into it expecting anything more, you are not going to get it. But that is totally fine! It was a fun read and I am definitely going to read every future book by this author! (Hopefully about the sisters…)

As always, this review can be found on Goodreads and StoryGraph as well!

Thank you to Netgalley, Laura Henry and Bookouture for providing me with an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was an overall enjoyable, fast-paced and engaging romance with a dual-POV between Audrey and Toni, who have what both intend to be a one night stand before realising that Audrey has been hired to consult at Toni's family business shortly afterwards. I really enjoyed the dynamic of both characters resisting beng a rebound for Audrey or an inappropriate workplace fling for Toni. while battling with their undeniable chemistry and attraction. The book being quite short meant that the plot moved at a fast pace - Audrey, Toni and their respective sisters (Greta and Willa) all get to know and like each other while working together, and of course Audrey and Toni share many a tense moment while trying to remain professional...

Other than the romance (which was sweet, steamy and compelling throughout), I really enjoyed getting to see Audrey learning to define herself outside of her toxic ex-relationship, and Toni's tough exterior hiding many insecurities getting slowly chipped away. I think overall, the book was just a bit fast-paced for my liking (while spending three chapters on a sex scene early on, which felt like it took away space from other scenes in the 250 pages!) - Toni and Audrey's feelings came on very fast, and every conflict seemed to both erupt and then resolve very quickly. But for a short, fun and steamy romance, it certainly delivered.

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I loved this one!!! Toni and Audrey are so cute. I got so invested in their story - their ending made me cry! Sometimes it really doesn't take long to fall hard for someone. I would love to find a woman who is willing to travel halfway around the world to tell me she loves me.

A one-night-to-forever that is bound to make you laugh out loud one second and fan yourself the next. Trigger warning: this story contains mentions of an emotionally abusive relationship.

I received an advance copy from Netgalley and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Audrey Adams is done. Her girlfriend Shae has been cheating on her regularly and is manipulative as hell. While her twin sister and best friend Willa cleans out her stuff from the apartment Audrey lived in with Shae, Audrey is in charge of keeping her soon-to-be ex away. When said manipulating woman struts into the karaoke night at the gay bar with yet another woman on her arm, something snaps inside Audrey. What she didn’t see coming is the DJ she has been silently admiring for months is the one that holds her up when her bravado after confronting Shae washes out. Maybe having an epic one night stand with her wasn’t the smartest idea though..

Toni Danzig is a woman of nature. Hiking and outdoor sports are her life. Casual hook ups with loads of women are her jam. Her last hook up was kind of different though. She felt a connection to this gorgeous woman she has been eyeing for a while. Nothing will come of it, because she is way out of Toni’s league. In all ways Toni’s free spirited life is about to change drastically because she has been summoned to come work at her family’s company office. The prospect of being locked up behind a computer everyday, even if it is for a company that sells outdoor gear, is Toni’s nightmare. Let alone working that close with her older sister and the CEO Greta. Their relationship is strained at best due to their lifelong competitive rivalry. Now Greta has hired some consultants to help improve the company. But why does it have to be the woman Toni led to her bed merely two days ago? The exact one she can’t stop thinking about?

I was hooked right from the first page. This story is hilarious and witty, but at the same time it’s a tale of emotional growth and standing up for yourself. The epic revenge scene at karaoke night is exactly what many of us have once dreamt about doing when our heart got broken. The cheating ex Shae (with an e) deserved all that and more.

I lived for the instant connection between Audrey and Toni. At first it is physical and let me tell you: this book is H.O.T.! I would suggest making sure you have a big glass of cold water nearby while reading, because pfffff, scorching is an understatement. Definitely NSFW. And guess where I read that first spicy chapter? 🫣

It’s soon very clear that the bond between Audrey and Toni runs way deeper than the physical. It was nearly painful to see Audrey fighting that so hard, but I understood completely given her disastrous and abusive past with her ex. Because the story is told in dual POV, we get to witness the struggle inside Toni as well. She tries so hard to give Audrey the space she needs while working on her own self esteem in asking for what she wants.

Toni’s family outdoor gear business is a good backdrop for the story. It ties the lives of these women together beautifully. For me the traditional third act break up was a little much and cliche, that being said the grand gesture is both funny and endearing.

Audrey’s relationship with her twin Willa is very strong. They are each other’s ride or die, it’s beautiful to watch them interact. The opposite can be said about Toni and her sister Greta. They communicate on different wavelengths entirely, but as the story progresses they find their way back to each other while respecting each other for who they are. The little storyline about Willa and Greta on the side left me wanting more!
I’m taking a wild guess and guess that their story is next?

About Last Night was the first book I’ve read by Laura Henry but it certainly won’t be my last!

Very fun, engaging read. Highly recommend for those looking for some romance to get swept up in. Thanks for the ARC copy!

Cute Sapphic rom-com! This was a quick read that would be perfect for a vacation read. The main characters had a lot of chemistry with each other, but I wish there had been a little more depth to them. The second half of the book dragged a little for me, but overall, I liked this book.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC.

This is a cute #romcom all bottled up in a book with such a fun cover. When Audrey splits with her cheating girlfriend, she quickly has a spark with Toni. Their story grows at a sweet pace and leaves readers satisfied.

Thank you, Laura Henry, Bookouture, & netgalley, for my copy! All opinions are my own.

Audrey is done. Done turning a blind eye to Shae’s microaggressions, her gaslighting, and her cheating. With her sister’s help, Audrey’s moving out of the apartment she and Shae have shared for five years and moving on. But first, she has to let Shae know how she feels. Audrey, who is afraid of singing in public, gets up on stage and — right to Shae’s face — sings the world’s best breakup song. Then she goes off with the DJ for a night of passion that leaves Audrey breathless and the DJ, Toni D, hopelessly in love.

But it’s just one night. One night of letting it all out, of taking control of her life, her lover, and her own desire. And then, guess who ends up being one of the two sisters heading the business Audrey and her sister have landed a contract with?

It’s fate! It’s kismet! It’s all shades of wrong. But maybe it’s time Audrey stopped trying to be right.

Audrey likes to be in control, and in her last relationship, she didn’t have any. However, we don’t see any of that, since the book starts with her ending things with her ex. The problem is Audrey never really seems to not be in charge, not be in control, not be the one making decisions. There’s no indication of what Audrey was like before, no real sign of her moving on or growing past. She has no character arc, beyond leaving one relationship and entering into another one. I see the shape of the character, but there’s nothing filling in the lines.

Toni is slightly more interesting. She’s an active, outdoorsy person who cares very much for her job, which is taking people on hikes. She falls hard and fast for Audrey and willingly keeps the relationship a secret from their sisters because it’s a workplace romance, and that’s … bad? But Toni feels more for Audrey than Audrey does for Toni, until it’s revealed Audrey has also fallen in love, and then Tori forgives Audrey her behavior — which wasn’t great, to be honest. There’s a Jerry McGuire moment with a giant public speech, a “You had me at I’m here,” and then it’s a happy ever after for the couple.

Honestly, I wasn’t caught by this book and struggled to have much of anything to say, because I didn’t see much in this book to talk about. It’s fast, at under 300 pages; weeks pass between chapters with no comment; and the book has no time to spend on connecting scenes, instead jumping from important conversation to sex scene to important conversation. The dialogue is lifeless and flat. It’s not exactly bad, but there’s no sparkle to it, like it’s been polished so assiduously that any personality, charm, or humor was taken away. The characters all say the right thing at the right time to advance the plot, but there’s so little character development or growth. The confrontation scene with Shae is an excellent example. Shae comes to win back Audrey and is dragged out into a parking lot so Audrey can have a dramatic monologue about how Shae needs to leave her alone. It’s a long chapter where Shae says almost nothing, has no reaction beyond looking a little ah shucks, but Audrey gets to have a big moment to say all the things a woman who’s been cheated on should say to her cheating partner.

This is an adequate read. It has the all the scenes it needs to, from first meeting, to first fight, to grand reunion. The character archetypes feel aesthetically chosen — outdoor girl versus indoor — with side characters well placed for their own books. But for me, it felt stale. It is, however, well written and was a quick read, if not a totally satisfying one.

The writing style felt a bit off, but it was definitely an easy and fast-paced read, which made it fly by. The characters had undeniable chemistry, yet their conversations often felt stiff and lacked authenticity. For a romcom, I expected more humor alongside the romance, which was somewhat lacking.

Toni was undoubtedly the standout character in this book. Audrey, however, didn't quite click with me. Despite these flaws, the book had its moments that kept me engaged, and I'd be open to giving this author another chance with a different book. There’s potential there, and I’m curious to see how their writing evolves.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this very enjoyable book

man oh man where to start with this one....

audrey adams is about to spectacularly dump her cheating girlfriend.... after 5 years of being with shea with an e with the help of her sister she is getting her stuff from their apartment and moving in with her twin sister but first she has to keep on an eye on shea so that she doesnt know what is happening but when audrey see her with someone else she makes up her mind to do it with the best dumping song ever

as the last note of i will survive rings out audrey leaves the bar and her girlfriend behind but when the dj turns up with her coat its all systems go for the attraction they both feel

toni the dj has always noticed audrey but man that song was hot the way audrey sang it but their night together was hotter...shame it was only for one night though....

but audrey and toni are destined to meet again sooner than both of them think

what a ride this book was.... i loved the innuendoes the laugh out loud moments but i enjoyed the all the drama and the angst between audrey toni and their sisters

i for one am looking forward to the next book in this sequel as i cant wait to see what happens between the two other sisters... and to see how audrey and toni are getting on

This was a super cute vacation read!!

I am so happy, that we are at a point where i can read my comfort genre with my sexuality included!! I loved it!

It had everything I need of a rom-com!!

Dramatic exes ( even more so if they are lesbians )
Found family
Finding yourself
Grand gestures ( but dont make them cringey )
Miscommunication ( dont love that one but oh well )
Spiiiiiiiiiiiice
And a big happy end

I was pretty mad at audrey for a bit ngl, but it felt very human to make the mistakes she did..
loved that she learned from them and that all of them speak of therapy in a common way.

We need more sapphic romcoms !!

This was a fantastic sapphic love story, with more than a little spice! Whew!

I loved all the characters, except Shae with an e, she can get in the bin. They were all realistic, flawed and complex. I could see a lot of myself in Audrey, learning to let someone love you when you've been hurt is so hard! I especially loved the relationships between the two sets of sisters. Sibling relationships can be so complicated. I certainly know I struggle with mine from time to time. But I also know that ultimately, my brothers have always got my back.

As for the storyline, I mean, can you even imagine turning up at a new job to find out that your boss is the woman you'd slept with that weekend! Awks!

This was a lovely story of love, family relationships and the art of being professional when you just want to rip each other's clothes off!

This is my first book by Laura, but I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for more in future!

This was cute, I just wanted a little more connection/depth between the MCs. It started off strong, then flagged a bit in the middle. I really enjoyed the setting and side characters as well.

It's a super cute rom-com about Audrey (a hard working, smart woman who has just come out of a toxic relationship) and Toni (a dirtbag like she describes herself) who meet at a bar and have a very hot night together. Thinking they will never see eachother again they both start their new projects the monday after, and as they bump into eachother they realise they will be working together.
I really did like this story and these characters, I also love the double POV throughout the book. The only thing that I had liked was for the book to be a bit longer so that the stories could be a bit more complete, I felt like I missed some dialog between the main characters and a whole story between the side characters.

But putting that aside, I loved it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

About Last Night was an enjoyable sapphic romance, but didn't quite hit the mark for me. I was hooked in the beginning, but the middle fell into a bit of a lull, but the ending redeemed the story a bit for me. The author did a good job of developing both Audrey and Toni's characters and their personalities, and despite being complete opposites, they seemed to have great chemistry. Their tension made it clear they are very attracted to each other, and I did find they had a genuine connection, but because the book is on the shorter side the romance aspect of their relationship felt quite rushed. Toni was the standout for me of the two main characters, but I did enjoy both of them in different ways. Both of their sisters were also wonderful additions to the story, and I'm hoping to see more of them in a future sequel!

This was a quick and easy read, entertaining enough to keep you turning the pages, it just fell a little short for me on the plot. But would still recommend for a fluffy lesbian romance if you're looking for one!