the setup…
Emery Finch met Luca Martín at a wedding and broke every rule about men from the moment she heard his glorious laugh. To the world they don’t make sense…she’s a scientist and he’s a landscaper, he’s a social magnet and she not so much, and they married less than three months later. But to each other, their love runs deep. Three years later, they’re still together living in San Diego but Emery is still consumed by her top secret job and counts on Luca’s understanding. But on the night of their anniversary, she forgets and gets home late, only to see him hit by a car following his run. In a split second, she uses her unauthorized research to save him. When he’s revived, he’s still Luca but has lost all memory of his life. Can she get a do-over to revive their relationship?
the heart of the story…
What worked for me was the genuine love between Emery and Luca, despite her taking him for granted. I just wondered why he let her off the hook so easily. Their second chance was lovely as Emery used it as an opportunity to come clean with him and saw herself more honestly. It was authentic, especially as Luca’s questioning forced tough acknowledgments.
the narration…
Julia Whelan is outstanding again as the nerdy Emery and voices for other critical characters. But it was Vas Eli who made me swoon every time he spoke. His Italian accent and that sultry tone made me adore Luca even more. This was audio heaven.
the bottom line…
I loved everything about this second chance within a marriage romance with its unique circumstances and a bit of suspense. Emery’s imperfections and Luca’s devotion to her was unbalanced and losing him certainly knocked her into reality. Her commitment to “win him back” offered what many of us would like to do with a clean slate. I inhaled this one.
Book Info
- Release Date: July 14, 2026
- Narrators: Julia Whelan & Vas Eli
- Audio Length: 9 hours, 37 minutes
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
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Wonderful review, Jo, I’ve just added it to my Spotify tbr!
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