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This is a low drama/long angst book which gives you all the warm fuzzy feelings, a hug in a book.

Will is just the sweetest, kindest man that any woman would be lucky to meet in real life. Juliet is the perfect reassuring partner for him whilst trying to deal with everything thrown her way, healthwise. Whilst it could be read as a standalone, I do think you need to read the previous 2 books to be able to appreciate the storyline. Whilst the ex is mentioned, it’s not explained at all and only vague references are made for the history.

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I adore this authors stories. This was undoubtedly one of sweetest works of hers. Will was absolute sweetheart who simply didn't understand romantic love emotions and it was such a journey of learning for him and I enjoyed this story so much. This is last book of The Wilmot Sisters series and I couldn't wish better story for Juliet.

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It is impossible for Chloe Liese to write a book that I don’t absolutely love! This book has definitely proven that! This marks the tenth book of Chloe’s that I have read and they only get better each page!

This book was so charming and real, it made me laugh and cry at the same time. In every book of Chloe’s that I have read, they have included some of the most authentic characters I have encountered in books, the consistent representation of Neurodivergent and disabled characters make these books so much sweeter.

As a neurodivergent person, I felt incredibly seen by Wills character in this book, from the intolerance to loud noises and the not knowing what to say, some times it felt like looking in a mirror, finding a character I can relate to in a book is so rare and I absolutely adored that in this book!

This felt like the absolute best book to end the Wilmot sisters series on even though it is an incredibly bittersweet goodbye! I cannot wait to see what Chloe writes next!

Thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book early!

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‘Once Smitten, Twice Shy’ is the third book in the Wilmot sisters series by Chloe Liese. It’s finally the turn of Bea’s sister Jules to be the romantic heroine… after leaving a bad relationship, being diagnosed with a chronic illness and learning a lot about herself, she’s ready to love again. Enter Will, an introverted red-headed giant who decides he needs to practise being a paramour if he’s ever to find a wife!

Both Jules and Will were loveable and relatable, with so much to admire, multitudes of green flags, and some flaws which made them well-rounded and interesting. I was rooting for them from their very first encounter. Puck, the elderly cat, was wonderful, and I loved the scenes around the solar eclipse. Liese writes incredibly sensual moments so well while staying true to the characters she has created.

I wasn’t quite sure why the two characters couldn’t just communicate well and date initially, which made the tale feel a little contrived! But the dual POV narrative was great!

Overall, this gets four stars from me… I absolutely adored both characters and loved all of the references back to the previous instalments of the series, but the plot wasn’t as strong (or true to the Shakespearean source material) for me as the other two. I’d still very much recommend it for the sweetness, spice and sisterly support.

I received an advance Digital Review Copy of this book from the publisher Little, Brown Book Group UK via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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Anything she writes, I'll read!

Juliet is afraid to start dating again after the implosion of her last relationship. Will is looking for a wife, but experience has taught him he's just not lovable. They decide to be each other's platonic training wheels... I think we all know how that'll end.

I love Chloe Liese. Her Bergman Brothers series gave me a safe space to process things when I realised I may be a tad neurodivergent myself, and her books continue to do that. This book is a funny, cheesy comfort read in all the best ways. In a shocking turn of events, it also has NO 3RD ACT BREAK-UP.

The plot itself is fairly uneventful. There are no major dramatic events to make things difficult (those happen in book #1 of the series. While this can be read as a stand alone I do recommend starting there). It is just 2 people slowly working through their own issues as they fall in love, and because of that it's a lot more introspective than most romance novels. That won't work for everyone, but it definitely works for me - it's lovely and warm and kind and for a few hours it made me feel like all is right in the world.

Many thanks to Little, Brown book group and netgalley for letting me read an ARC of this book. It was just what I needed.

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