A very sweet book that would be the perfect beach or holiday read. It is very character driven and very well written. It was maybe just missing a bit of depth to the plot and the side characters but overall an enjoyable read.

I rarely read a love story, but this one really touched my heart.

The book promises 'Three days to fall in love. Six years to try to forget' and starts when Ellie meets Ash while travelling in Europe. What follows is a rollercoaster ride of emotions over six years - dealing with grief, learning to love yourself, and above all learning to go with your heart. Throughout all the twists and turns I was always rooting for Ellie and Ash to stay together - no matter what life throws at them...

Definitely worth a read!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy of this e-arc!

Paige toon does it again. Another unputdownable book. This book was so enthralling and fast paced I needed to know what was going on. I was entangled in their love story with them through the ups and downs.

Sometimes the FMC really annoyed me and it was explained at the end but there was nothing intertwined throughout that would make us know that.

I loved Ash and everything he stood for. A loveable MMC!

A really solid 4 stars 🌟

I have only read a couple books by Paige Toon previously and this one has made me want to read everything by her. Such a beautiful Love Story. From when they meet, with such vivid descriptions of the places they visit while interailing to the heart break of loosing each other, we then can’t wait to find out if they ever find each other again. You cannot put it down and I lost a few hours sleep as I just couldnt wait. I would definitely recommend this, especially as a summer read, in the sun by the pool with a cocktail beside you, you will be in heaven. Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for this early copy. 😊

I am the biggest Paige Toon fan so was absolutely delighted when I was approved to read What If I Never Get Over You early. The story of Ellie and Ash spans decades, starting with an intense few days inter-railing, where they promise to meet in Madrid a week later. When Ash doesn't show, Ellie is distraught, but years later, Ash comes back into Ellie's life in the place she leasts expects to see him again. Can they get back what they once had years ago?

I was immediately hooked and flew through this in just a few hours. I couldn't put it down; I had to find out if Ellie and Ash would finally get their happily ever after that they truly deserved. This was another beautiful love story from Paige, just as every single book of hers I've loved before. The easiest five stars I've ever given.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy.

🤍 Oh, Paige… you’ve broken my heart and pieced it back together… yet again! 🤍

I’ve adored Paige Toon’s novels for years, and What If I Never Get Over You is another shining example of why she’s a master of her craft. From the evocative travel settings to the deeply relatable, down-to-earth characters, this story pulled me in from the very first page. The sense of found family woven throughout only amplified the emotional depth, making this a novel I’ll be thinking about for a long time.

This is an insta-love story at its finest. We follow Ellie and Ash, whose chance meeting during an interrailing trip through Europe sparks an unforgettable, whirlwind romance. Their passionate three days together in Lisbon end in heartbreak when Ash doesn’t show up in Madrid, leaving Ellie devastated. Fast forward six years and Ellie is finally living her dream as a gardener at a historic estate in Wales—until her carefully rebuilt world is thrown into chaos by the reappearance of a face she thought she’d left in the past.

What truly stands out in this book is how Paige allows us to grow with the characters. The story spans over a decade, giving readers an intimate look at how life, loss and time shape both Ellie and Ash. It’s not just a love story—it’s a beautifully layered journey through falling in love, grief, the complexities of family, and the importance of self-discovery. Paige captures the messiness of life and love with grace, delivering a narrative brimming with hope and personal growth.

✨This novel has been described as One Day meets a contemporary Bridgerton and I couldn’t agree more. It’s high drama, swoon-worthy romance and a perfect read for dreamers who believe in second chances. I’ll be recommending this gem for years to come! ✨

☁️If you’re looking for a love story that will break your heart in the best way, this one’s for you
Scheduled for release 15th April 2025

*thank you NetGalley, Penguin Group Putnam and Paige Paige for the ARC in exchange for an honest review*

This was so easy to read and lose yourself in and the story of Ash and Ellie always being with each other at the wrong time spoke so much to me, cannot wait for my physical edition to arrive also because the cover is just stunning!

Paige Toon has been one of my absolute favourite authors for a very long time.... so when given the opportunity to read and review this one I couldn't resist!.

As I have come to expect from Paige, this book is full to the brim of well developed characters that you instantly become attached to, all of which add something unique to this beautiful story.

Did I cry whilst reading this? absolutely, but that just further shows how invested I truly was in this story. Everyone NEEDS to read this book!

One of my favourite reads this year. I love Paige Toon’s books normally anyway but this was like three mini romance novels in one as you watch the main characters discover (and rediscover) each other over a period of time. Easy to head but hard to put down, it’s everything you want from a summer holiday read, or just an excuse to snuggle up in bed at home and escape.

Oh my goodness! This is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time! I adored every moment of this novel, every character, every plot point, everything!! Ash is just amazing, what a fantastic MMC, Paige has created such a selfless, noble, and humble character in him and I am truly in love. Ellie was incredible too, her strength to overcome her parents’ insufferable pressures for her life and to follow her dreams was so admirable.

The similarities between both characters was so heartwarming to see, they both understood each other so well, sometimes to the point where it caused heartache but ultimately leading to a stronger connection. This novel is such an example of right person wrong time, of loving someone no matter what comes in between and fighting for them. So many beautiful plot points including both main characters sharing their grief and finding solstice and happiness in one another.

This novel is perfect for those wanting a hard-hitting yet heart-warming story of love, friendship, grief and overcoming fear and the feeling of not being good enough. Please please please read this <3

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGallery for this arc in exchange for an honest review!

I love Paige Toon and this book is now high on my list of favourites. I would highly recommend this book and actually all of Paige Toon's books.
This is going to be the book of summer 2025

Three days to fall in love. Six years to try to forget.

Ellie didn’t expect to fall in love while travelling in Europe. But she also didn’t expect to meet a man like Ash.

Three blistering days in Lisbon is all it takes to form an unforgettable connection – deep enough for them to plan to meet again in Madrid. But Ellie arrives late, and Ash is nowhere to be found.

Six years later, the memory of Ash and their time together still burns deeply in Ellie’s heart. She hopes that her dream job as a gardener on a grand estate in Wales will bring the fresh start she desperately needs.

But when Ash unexpectedly crashes back into her life, Ellie is forced to question if the universe has other plans...

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC and thank you Paige for writing another fantastic book.

Let me start off by saying I am a huge fan of paige toon. Thank you for letting me read this arc.
I loved every minute of this book, Ash and Ellie were meant to be from the first page. Although it took them a while, I adored the ending that they both got the family they deserved. I will always recommend paige toon to my friends and family and this book will definitely be recommended when it is released in April!

I really enjoyed this book. I’m obviously late to the party, as I’ve never read any of the previous books written by this author, but I will certainly look out for them henceforth.
The characters were very engaging, it is a beautiful love story, which is well written and moves along at just the right pace. A delightful read to brighten this dreary weather.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and to the author for a lovely book.

Absolutely loved Ellie, Ash and their story.
As always, with a Paige book it was full of love, heartbreak and ALL the emotions!
Ellie meets Ash whilst interrailling in Lisbon and they spend the next 3 days together, building a connection like neither of them have ever experienced.
They part ways with a plan to meet in a weeks time in Madrid, but Ellie arrives late and Ash is nowhere to be seen.
Six years on, Ellie is still recovering from losing Ash and has convinced herself that she mistook what was between them.
She starts a new job as a gardener and out of nowhere, Ash appears back in her life.
But he isn't who she thought he was and he's in a relationship with someone he claimed he would never have feelings for.
Can Ellie find closure with Ash when all her feelings are thrown to the surface?
This was the perfect book to start 2025 with and had the feels of some of Paige's older books, which i loved!

When I got an email from @netgalley to say my request for a digital ARC of Paige Toon’s upcoming novel had been approved I was beyond excited and may have even screamed a little!! 🤩

Paige is my absolute favourite author and definitely one of my auto-buys!
Paige has the talented writing style that hooks you in from page one, sucking you into the story so you can imagine actually being there with the characters. In fact this story starts in Lisbon, where I have been lucky enough to visit and where I actually had a pina colada out of a pineapple just like the characters Ellie and Ash! 🍍 The story also takes you to Sintra, which was another place I have visited and the way Paige describes it took me straight back! 🥰

I loved reading Ash and Ellie’s love story and in true Paige style, you’re swept up on a rollercoaster of emotions, urging them to sort out all of life’s troubles and problems and just blooming well find their way to live happily ever after together!

It definitely does not disappoint and I’m so happy that it’s my first read of 2025 and gets five big fat stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me!

Not out until April but you can preorder now - which is what I’m doing as I definitely want the physical version of this to add to my collection!

Thank you to Random House UK via @netgalley for my digital ARC. All opinions are my own.

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I read Seven Summers last year, and knew Paige Toon was one of those authors who would hook me with pretty much whatever she wrote.
What If I Never Get Over You absolutely hooked me, reeling me in so much that I read the whole book in a day!
Set in three parts, the story is told by Ellie. We start a few years previously, where she is nearing the end of what should have been an adventure of a lifetime, inter-railling around Europe. Only circumstances are much sadder than she expected. As she gets ready to finish the trip, and plod into the family business, continuing to bow to the demands of her parents, she meets Ash, a young Welsh guy, who has the free soul she years to have, too. And he's hot.
Fighting attraction is always tough, especially in these circumstances, but they forge a connection through shared situations and mutual attraction.
Only plans don't always work out.
After losing touch, the second part shows Elli happy in her new life. She's not totally forgotten Ash, having taken some of his life advice, and is forging ahead with her dream job as a gardener. Ash comes bounding back into her life unexpectedly, causing turmoil and even more attraction.
The third part jumps ahead again, drawing the story to a rocky, but ultimately heartwarming conclusion.
Oh goodness, I loved this, so much!
The book explores many themes, including grief, dealing with parental expectations, conforming to societal norms, and not feeling good enough.
Was the conclusion a surprise? Not really, but that's not a bad thing. There are many rocky moments before we reach that point of satisfaction!
A very good read.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House, Cornerstone for an ARC.

What if I never Get Over You? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My first read of 2025 and what a way to start the year. Paige Toon never lets you down. A rollercoaster of emotions; a beautifully written story about love, heartbreak and self worth.

I fell in love with Ellie and Ash instantly. Both such likeable characters with realistic flaws and troubles that take you away from your own problems, while simultaneously relating to them. Sometimes you want to shake them and sometimes you just want to hug them. Two of my favourite Paige Toon characters so far.

Highly recommend to any romance fan.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

Paige Toon has done it again! A beautiful love story that borders on both the fantastical and realistic as you feel 'all the feels' in an enchanted modern love story. Toon always captures true pain and true love and Ellie is an exciting breath of fresh air with a troubled history and the ability to love a little too hard. This will be THE summer read of 2025.

I'm a huge Toon fan and loved that I got this copy via Netgalley.

I loved this book, I was hooked from the very first page. I really enjoyed experiencing Lisbon through the book and the connection between Ellie and Ash being so quick.
I felt Ellie and Ash complimented each other so very well from the first page to the last page.

Throwing in different lifestyles and relationships, it was very much a rollercoaster.

For the first time trying this author, I can honestly say that I loved this book so much. It took me through such an emotional rollercoaster and the charcoal and the story behind each character really showcased their development. I am so thankful to the author and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read this ARC .