A fast read that should find a broad audience. I love a good second chance romance, so the book held appeal, but the abrupt twists and how things resolve feel forced to me.

Meli and Aaron are so hot together. After their short marriage, they divorced and went their separate ways only to come back together 4 years later. Only they have not forgotten each other, and the spark is a flame now. Meli proposes a marriage of convenience to protect her legacy. Between family politics, fighting for the careers, and a fake marriage, there's a lot of angst that this couple has to navigate.

Well written, engaging, and amazing protagonists, this book was a win.

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This book started off so strong, but it quickly went downhill as the plot became overly complicated and the main issues surrounded lack of communication.

I hate when there are too many side plots. Honestly , this was just too complicated. All this had to be was a marriage of convenience for a girl who has trust issues and I would have been happy. But then we had absent, addict parents, an accidental pregnancy with the OW, and in-laws who hate the FMC and want to sabotage the marriage…it was too much.

Most of the issues our FMC had with the MMC could have been cleared up with communication. All they had to do was talk. Now, in the world of fight or flight, I am a flighter, but for the sake of function books I wanted them to talk it out opposed to her always running.

Also, how hard is it for a family to communicate? All they had to do was tell our FMC why they were selling and everything would have been cleared up.

I really enjoyed the first 25% of the book with the flashbacks. I was engrossed until we got to the complicated stuff. Aaron was close to book boyfriend material for a while there.

*An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first book by this author and I absolutely love Meli! She is so talented and though she is strong I loved that she had her vulnerabilities and that by the end of the book we she so much growth from her.

Meli and Aaron are not strangers and when Melinfinds herself in need of help she turns to the one person she knows can help, her ex husband! As they reach an agreement they discover that their ruse reveals truths that just might bring the end of their brief reunion!

I found myself really hooked to this story and not getting enough of these two. I did feel the end was rushed in a way but I do not want to spoil anything so I can’t say more than that. Overall though it’s a very fun story with some great characters that were easy to relate and connect with!

This book was wonderful. It is so much more than a romance, while Meli and Aaron's story is truly the most wonderful part of this story, there was so much more. This book is about forgiveness and healing. Meli's childhood and the beliefs that she has been lead to be true rule so much of her story. Meli is an amazing craftswoman. She is set to take over as the 3rd generation to run her family's business, however an email changes her whole world. In a quest to get what she rightfully believes is due to her, she comes up with a plan to get the Corporation set to buy her family legacy to withdraw their bid. I loved learning about how even thinking that love can't last, Meli was set to be married. I love what transpired during her day and the days that followed. Aaron is truly a good man. He is so wonderful. His willingness to step in and do what he can to help Meli. I know he had his own motives but holy cow, he is swoon worthy.

This book make me laugh and cry. I loved the relationship between Emi and Meli. Their friendship is beautiful. Emi was willing to fight for Meli and let her know that she deserved more from her Uncle and her parents. I love that when she was falling apart Emi held her together. Although the best advice came from an unlikely source.

The ending was perfection. The only hiccup I saw fixed itself (Fallen). I know from the first mention of her that I would not be a fan.


Thank you to Lake Union and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

Meli es una excelente carpintera y albañista. Trabaja en la empresa de su tío, quien le prometió que le cedería la tienda cuando se jubilara. Sin embargo, se lleva la sorpresa de su vida cuando él le anuncia que la venderá y que no hay nada que ella pueda hacer para hacerle cambiar de opinión.
Pero Meli conoce a alguien que podría ayudarla: Aaron, su exesposo, a quien no ha visto en cinco años. Aaron se sorprende al volver a verla, pero siempre ha tenido una debilidad por ella y no duda en aceptar ayudarla. El plan es simple: volver a casarse.


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La historia me gustó tanto que la leí de una sentada, pero tuve tres problemas (en realidad, dos, porque el otro es más una preferencia personal):

1. El hecho de que Aaron no tuviera povs hizo que no lograra conectar al 100% con él y que lo sintiera más como un personaje de apoyo. No dudo que amara a Meli, pero tampoco sentí que hiciera lo necesario para demostrárselo cuando debía. Por ejemplo, cuando ocurrió la noticia impactante (no diré cuál para evitar spoilers), aceptó demasiado rápido la decisión de Meli y no luchó por hacerle entender que la amaba y que no dejaría que nada los separara.

2. Lo de la noticia... para que al final resultara ser un “que siempre no”. Ese tipo de giros no me gustan. Puedo aceptarlos cuando se saben desde el inicio, pero cuando son una sorpresa, ¡uff, los odio!

3. Lo relacionado con los padres de Meli. No entendí cómo, después de todo lo que hicieron, ella los perdonó tan fácilmente, como si nada hubiera pasado.




Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love second chance romance so this was great for me! This was good and full of love, marriage and heartbreak! The thing that bought this book down for me was the miss communication, i hate the miss communication trope and cannot understand why people don’t just talk about the problems they are facing especially in this book as it was usually over silly things.
However their story was very beautiful on how they found love again with eachother, and i was entertained!

A whirlwind marriage, second chances, and two hearts still tangled... Falling For You Again is an enjoyable, emotional read about love, family, and the power of forgiveness. Meli and Aaron’s impulsive Vegas wedding and quick separation set the stage for a story that explores whether love can truly stand the test of time.

I loved Meli’s determination and fiery spirit, and Aaron’s sweetness and unwavering support added warmth to their dynamic. Their chemistry shines in moments of playful banter, making their connection feel genuine and heartfelt. Aaron’s quiet patience, especially in the face of Meli’s strong will, made him a character I rooted for — though I wished his personality had been given more depth beyond simply following Meli’s lead.

I wasn’t a fan of the family’s miscommunication dynamic, especially in how Meli was excluded from important business decisions — it only reinforced my belief that both Meli and Aaron could seriously benefit from therapy. Also, the on-again-off-again nature of their relationship felt a little contrived at times, and the resolution wrapped up a bit too neatly for me. However, the engaging plot and witty banter between the characters kept me hooked from start to finish. Kerry Lonsdale balances heavier themes of family pressure and emotional wounds with humour and emotional sincerity, creating an uplifting story of love and self-discovery.

This book left me feeling hopeful and entertained, and I’m giving it four stars. Meli and Aaron’s journey proves that sometimes, the heart just needs a second chance — and maybe even a little therapy!

I don’t think marriage should be entered into or exited lightly, and ironically, this book about an impulsive marriage and quick divorce actually seems to agree. Meli and Aaron wed on a whim in Vegas and separate after a week, but never forget each other.

I loved Meli’s determination and Aaron’s sweetness. Emi was a great friend too. The transitions in the story between past and present events were generally well done. And it’s a smaller thing, but I loved all of the coffee shop names.

It wasn’t a five-star read for me just because the on-again-off-again rollercoaster felt too contrived then too easily resolved. (Also, it’s a smaller thing, but the focus on clothing felt silly and distracting sometimes.)

Overall, despite some REALLY heavy content, this is an enjoyable read. It has an engaging plot and two main characters (who I really hope go to therapy, because both sets of parents did a number on them).

Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the free eARC. I post this review with my honest opinions. This review is cross-posted on Goodreads and will be posted on Amazon upon the book’s publication.

Content notes: profanity, mentions of past drug use, parental abandonment, coded mention of risk of sexual assault, death of a family member + grief, mention of gambling addiction, brief and not-descriptive sexual content (easy to skip if you so choose)
One more content note, but it contains a spoiler so past this if you wish

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unplanned pregnancy

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a cute romance story between two people who on a whim decided to get married in Vegas 5 years prior after the fmc left her former fiancée at the alter. The mmc and fmc's own competing furniture businesses but they don't know eachother well.

Five years later after a quick divorce previously fate brings them together again. When Meli, decides that getting into a fake marriage ( that again is very real) again will save her family's business from bring bought put by Aaron's family's business, he happily goes along with her plans.

Chaos ensues as their families battle it out for control of the business and Aaron and Meli get to know eachother now that they are married a second time.

Has the following tropes:
🌟 Fake Marriage
🌟 Second Chance Romance
🌟 Marriage of Convience
🌟 family drama

I did think the story was a cute concept and I enjoyed the banter between Meli and Aaron

I was confused within the first few chapters about which sequences were in the past and which ones were in the present as there was no clear definition.

Also. I wanted to see more character depth in the relationship. I didn't feel like Aaron had much of a personality beyond just going along with Meli's plans and wished his character traits were more fleshed out.

I am so so thankful to NetGalley for an advanced copy of Falling for You Again by Kerry Lonsdale. If I could give it 6 stars, I would. I absolutely loved it and devoured it in one sitting. I felt a wide range of emotions, from giddiness, to anger, to sadness, and even some frustration. Kerry is a very talented writer who really knows how to pull you in. She writes characters with depth who are relatable and somewhat flawed. I related to both Meli and Aaron in different ways. I will definitely be thinking about this book for a very long time. I am also planning to purchase a physical copy for my home library once it is released and extra copies to give to friends. So good!