Times are hard for Kara at the Hadley Cove animal shelter. They are at full capacity, the number of volunteers has decreased, and bills keep piling up. Her high school sweetheart, Ethan, whom she hasn’t seen in over twenty years, comes back into town. Can they resolve the misunderstandings that occurred so long ago? Find out in this sweet romance that is hard to put down. The story immediately draws the reader in with characters that the reader will care about. Once you read one book in the Hadley Cove series, you will want to read them all.

Since the Day We Kissed is a return to Hadley Cove, a beach town on the Georgia coast, and the sweet love story of two people who parted with misunderstandings and hurt that was never resolved until now, twenty years later. Kara is a single mom running an animal rescue, but she never forgot about Ethan and the summer they fell in love. She lost her mom to an accident and Ethan left for the army at the same time. Ethan is back for a short time to close his father's estate. When Kara's daughter, arriving home from college, is involved in a car accident, Ethan is able to come to her aid. This is a story of rekindling a friendship and maybe romance with two hurting people who need healing and reconciliation and also one of secrets that need to be revealed so that that can happen. Lovely story added to the series., stories that can be read as a standalone.
I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review. These are my thoughts.

Oh get ready for the sweetest love story ride. I have not read a great love story like this in a LONG time! It was just so good! I loved the main characters and their sweet journey of love. Well done Kerk. Beautiful story! Highly recommend.

Enjoyed!

This is the third book set in Hadley Cove, but reads like a standalone with no problem. Kara and Ethan have a history, but do they have a future?

So many things have kept these two apart for 20 years, but when they meet again, the feelings are still there. But so are the secrets that drove them apart in the first place.

This is a clean, easy read and I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

"Since the Day We Kissed" by Hadley Cove is a heartwarming and introspective story about first love, second chances, and the weight of secrets that threaten to break what’s already fragile. What makes this story shine is its delicate balance between Kara and Ethan’s tangled history and the hope of a second chance. Their chemistry is natural yet complex, layered with old wounds and untold secrets. Hero, Ethan's dog, adds a comforting presence, almost like a bridge between the past and the present, helping soften moments that might otherwise have been too tense.
While the romance is touching, the pacing around the revelations could feel a bit drawn out. However, it’s a minor trade-off for the depth it brings to their journey. Hadley Cove’s charm as a backdrop is like a character in itself, adding to the cozy, reflective vibe of the story.
If you enjoy second-chance romances with a hint of mystery and a lot of heart, this book will be hard to put down.

I really enjoyed this book. Even though it is the third book in the series, I think it can be read as a standalone. However, I did go back and read the first two books just so I could get the context.

I thought this book was super sweet and hits you right in the feels. This is one of those books that once you get into it, you won't be able to put it down.

I can not wait to read more from this author, as I really enjoyed this book

Third book set in Hadley Cove and a beautiful love story that is so captivating. I loved it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review. I enjoyed the pleasure of reading this one. Totally recommend

Since the Day We Kissed is part of the Hadley Cove series. I enjoyed it a lot and plan to get the first two in the series.
I like second chance romance books, and this one was so well written that I felt connected to the characters. Ethan and Kara’s had excellent chemistry.
I am grateful to have found a new author that writes sweet clean romance.
Thank you NetGalley, Kerk Murray and BooksGoSocial for the copy of the book Since the Day We Kissed. This is my personal review.

Loved Kara! Haven't read any other books on Hadley Cove but now I really really want to! Beautiful book, well written and formatted. Heartwarming and cozy all around.

Quick Summary: A second chance, PTSD story

My Review: Since the Day We Kissed by Kerk Murray is book #3 on the Hadley Cove Sweet Romance series. It was published in 2024.

About the Book: "First love, second chances, and secrets that could destroy it all. When secrets begin to unravel, will the truth set them free? Or will it shatter their second chance at happiness?"

In My Own Words: Young love that was never fully realized. Secrets and regrets. Tragedy and forgiveness. Truths and reconciliation. Rescues all around.

My Final Say: This novel had a whole lot of heart and some very big emotions. Ethan and Kara endured so much. Love helped them to overcome what stood against them. Their second chance story is a keeper.

Other: Hadley Cove is a special place with special people experiencing special circumstances.

Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Re-read: Yes
Keeper: Yes
Status/Level: 💛
Special Note: I would love to listen to this as an audiobook.

Sincere appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher (BooksGoSocial), and to NetGalley. Thank you for granting me with an opportunity to review this meaningful work. It has been an absolute pleasure to meet the residents of Hadley Cove. I look forward to continuing with the series.

First love, second chances, and secrets that could destroy it all.

When Ethan Bennett returns to Hadley Cove after twenty- two years, Kara Walker is forced to confront the past she thought she'd left behind. With his rescue dog, Hero, at his side, Ethan is stirring up more than just old memories.

As they navigate their tangled past, Kara and Ethan must decide: keep their secrets hidden and lose each other forever, or risk it all for a love they thought was lost.

When secrets begin to unravel, will the truth set them free? Or will it shatter their second chance at happiness?

Loved it. Will recommend to others

Such a cute and light read. The perfect weekend sit down and just cozy up and enjoy type of book. I throughly enjoyed.