Got to love a 2nd chance romance haven’t you?
A quick read, with the expected outcome. Lots of Love Island vibes here. If it’s not too late for some summer sun, find a sun lounger and parasol and enjoy.

This playful and spicy romance centers on Stella and Max, two former lovers who reconnect after years apart. The novel explores the idea that sometimes relationships fall apart not because of incompatibility, but because the timing isn’t right. Max ended his relationship with Stella when they were younger, and both have since struggled to find new connections.

Max’s best friend signs him up for a vacation at a hotel that promises a “love match,” while Stella’s mom arranges a surprise trip for her to the same hotel. To their surprise, they are matched with each other. What follows is a fun and steamy journey as they rekindle their romance, moving from resistance and caution to full-on sparks and fireworks.

The novel is filled with humor, charm, and plenty of sizzling chemistry between the two main characters. Olivia Spring delivers a light-hearted and enjoyable read, perfect for fans of second-chance romance.

It's Fall and it's quite chilly in my corner of the world. That means we curl up with Gilmore Girls, a blanket and pumpkin spice lattes right? Wrong! If you are like me and crave a little more summer, then it's the perfect time for summery reads. Especially spicy romances set on the beaches of Spain with enough sizzle that you might think you're there!!!

Olivia Spring's newest romance, The One That Got Away, is the perfect read if you're looking for a little more summer, with a lot of spice! This steamy romance puts two ex's back together at The Love Hotel, where they are matched as being the perfect love match. However, it isn't love at second chance for either of them. How will they be able to survive in each other's company for two weeks? Or will love rule all?

Olivia Spring is a new-to-me author and after reading The One That Got Away I am absolutely hooked. This romance sizzles and pops right off the page!!! I instantly fell in love with Stella and Max, two strong characters that aren't afraid to go after what they want! Put them in a love hotel [very reminiscent of The Love Boat in my opinion - and yes! I'm dating myself with this reference] and it was the perfect romance that had me curling my toes and sighing at all the right moments!

For as many oh so romantic moments, there was pretty much as many major laugh-out-loud laughter moments too. As we all know the road to true love never did run smooth, especially for Stella and Max, who are trying to deny the attraction is still there!! Because of this I felt like the romance was especially realistic, as we all know on the dating scene it can be kisses and mishaps, especially when hormones are involved!

Fans of Ted Lasso and Love Island will flock to The One That Got Away. It's a sweet, steamy romance that hits all the right notes and will leave a last impression on readers.

This is a sweet and hot second-chance romance. Stella and Max were a couple in their late teens but Max broke up with Stella and broke her heart. Now both are single and get sent to a matchmaking vacation in order to find their true love. When they arrive at the love hotel they find out they are each other's perfect match - no way, been there, done that! But two weeks together in the spanish sun might just change things...
I enjoyed reading this book, it was entertaining, funny, hot, had a (mostly) believable storyline and relatable characters. aand it's set in sunny Spain - what more could you wish for? Really a very fun read!

Really enjoyed this !! Was a lovely little spicy read and really gave me all those love island vibes!! If you are missing your Love Island fix I highly recommend giving this a read..

A really cute, spicy read! Definitely reminded me of Love Island or other love reality dating shows with the whole premise of the Love Hotel but I actually really liked it! It was a unique storyline, and I think it was done really well. There’s a part near the end with Jasmine and a phone call that just left me feeling really confused, I don’t know if that was leading into a second book, but it felt really weird and out of place to me.
Overall though this was a cute story and I would definitely recommend it!

3.5/5 stars rounded up!

This was such a cute read. The setting reminded me a lot of Love Island or any other dating reality show which was a unique idea. Also, I went in blind and loved the twist of this being a second-chance romance! It took me a few chapters to really get into the book at first but I was glad I stuck with it because this is one of the best ARCs I have read. I would 100% recommend it to anyone wanting a vacation romance read.

Thank you Netgalley!

Cute and Sexy romcom. The plot did stall out at certain points but I was still invested on these two.

Reading about Stella and Max’s time at The Love Hotel felt like watching a game show. The novel was fast paced and filled with multiple different tropes. Made it too good to put down!! During the epilogue we were left with a Jasmine cliff hanger 👀 does this mean book #2.

I love a good second chance romances with the perfect amount of spice🔥

It was nice to see both Max and Stella work out their differences to finding their way back to each other! I’m glad the book wasn’t rushed but well thought out leaving us on the edge of our seat. I liked the idea of the Love Hotel and I felt it was a good idea to come up with when she wrote this making it a big point of the book. Overall this was a quick and easy read and I wouldn’t highly recommend taking a chance on reading it!

Thank you to NetGalley, Olivia Spring and Boldwood Books for the arc copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Absolutely loved this book, the perfect holiday read. Storyline kept me interested and the characters were well developed. Wish I could have read on and found out the next steps in the characters journeys! Will definitely look out for and read some of the authors other books

Another fun novel by Olivia Spring - a second chance romance set in a sexy Love Hotel in Spain. I loved the progress between the two main characters, going from hating each other to rebuilding their romantic connection. There's spice, there's angst and there's love

A sweet and spicy, second chance romance is the story of Max and Stella. They were together in their late teens, broke up due to stuff we learn later and fate brings them together in the Love Hotel.
It’s a cute book. I liked the pace, the way they got to know each other again day after day and how Stella reacted towards the end. I would have liked a sign of angst before the end but overall I enjoyed it and had a nice time, with the Spanish scenery and all the songs mentioned. I wish the rating system had 0.5 stars because 3 isn’t doing it justice but 4 seems too much for a book that I probably won’t re-read and whose characters, despite being lovable, won’t be remembered after a while.

-Dual 1st person POV
-Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5

Overall: 3.5/5 ⭐️

Thank you NetGalley & Boldwood Books for providing this arc in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed reading this book, the story was original and fun!

Stella is kind of forced by her mother to join the Love Hotel, where they find your perfect match. Unfortunately for her, her chosen partner from the matching company is her ex-boyfriend Max. They need to stay in the hotel for two weeks, going on dates, making playlists etc…

I loved the story taking place in Marbella and the setting being in a Love Hotel with all the staff having “special” job titles!

I liked the background story of Max probably more then the story of Stella, I wish there was a bit more of explanantion of her life before signing up to enter the love hotel (past relationships not just the one with Max and maybe a little bit of life in general just to have more background) it would have added so much to the character.

Overall I really enjoyed this book!
Totally recommended 😊

What a unique and fun plot line! A love hotel? Exes thrown back together by the universe? Spain?!
A very fun and quick read that kept me engaged the whole time and made me laugh. The characters are easy to fall in love with and to root for.
You will love this book if you love an enemies to lovers trope but this one isn’t the typical ETL so it isn’t a total cliché.
It is somewhat of a slow burn, but it keeps your attention and gets you invested in the characters and their individual stories. Great read!

Loved this book! It was an easy read with such fun characters, even the background characters were cute. I enjoyed the idea of going to a "love hotel". I wish I could go to something like this with my husband!

Quick, fun read that is perfect for a relaxing holiday - when you don't want anything too deep or serious. Gread beach read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in excahnge for an honest review.

Honestly I can’t stop thinking about that first chapter! It was so ick!! I could see where the embarrassment might’ve been funny to some but i absolutely hated it.

These characters were alright but overall I didn’t feel much for them. The plot sounded fun but it just didn’t work for me.

Thank you Boldwood Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I need to be signed up for The Love Hotel. I’m ready to meet my match. When Stella and Max encounter each other for the first time in years at the Love Hotel I knew that sparks were going to fly. And honey, they light up like firecrackers as you navigate this novel. The sexual tension and back and forth will have you finishing this novel in a few hours because you have to know what happens next.

Stella seems to be unlucky, having recently lost her job she moves back home with her mom and helps her with her business. Unfortunately her love life is nonexistent like her job. The ever meddling loving mother that she has decides to sign her up to meet her perfect match at the love hotel.

Max a workaholic who is determined to carry out his mother’s dream has no time for love. But his best friend happy in his own life is determined to see his friend find a love match. Aided by their cute toddler they sign Max up to attend the Love hotel as well.

In the end both Max and Stella discover it just wouldn’t work with someone else because they were meant to be. Stella helps Max to overcome his fear while Max encourages Stella to follow her dream.

I can’t leave without saying that the details of the hotel were not only creative but ingenious. From the job titles to the activities that the couple had to complete. I need someone to make this a real deal place please. I hope that we’ll be seeing a story for the Love Alchemist soon!

So grab your glass of wine and treat yourself.

This started with an unforgettable first scene but I'm not sure that was for the right reasons and I found it a bit off putting. Batteries aside, when Max and Stella get into their Love retreat, it is an interesting dynamic with lots of unanswered questions.

Unusually for this author, I found this one to play on stereotypes a bit more and lack emotional depth. More delving into the back story, or even couple flashbacks from their original relationship may have added another level to this.

But if you are looking for a pool side reader, or something spicy to warm you up this Autumn, this is good escapism.