Thank you so much to net galley, the publisher, and the author for sending me a copy of this book. I didn’t finish this book but not for any one reason.

Elle Spencer is an amazing author and this is one of my favourite top ten books of all time. I laughed, cried and felt emotionally drained by the end. But a book that has such a profound effect on the reader shouldn't be missed.

I'm sure this book will find its audience, but that is not me unfortunately. ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

Disappointingly I didn’t really enjoy this latest story by Elle. I’m not sure what’s happened to her writing but this just lacked the great storytelling I’m used to from this author. I found the characters and their development/journey disappointing, I didnt think it flowed that well and while I normally love banter, I actually think there was too much in this story, so much that it lost its impact. And most other reviews touch on the ending, so I’ll will just concur and say I agree with what has already been written, badly written ending!

I don't know what I was expecting...but this was not it.
I enjoyed the first 40% or so and was leaning towards a 3 star, enjoyable but not memorable fun.
Characters weren't developed enough, the plot and conflict was just....weirdly handled.
There were too many side plots and side characters who needed to have something happen to them, like a lot of it added nothing to the story. I did enjoy the teacher's side plot though....but again, not really a part of the story. Nothing was handled well, all the adult characters were acting far younger than they were. So many little things just added up to annoy me because they just seemed to be thrown in for a little bit of conflict but not really addressed again? And then we got to the first use of the word panties which was used over and over and over again and just 🤢 so if you don't have a problem with that word...it might work well for you.

This book is an absolute delight!! It’s the kind of book readers want to reread. The writing is top-notch. The romance is beautiful. The secondary characters are amazing. The dialog is exquisite. Bottom line—this is a book every lesfic romance reader will want to add to their collection.

Spencer sets this romance up splendidly. She feeds readers bits and pieces. She makes things seem a bit mysterious and intriguing, fueling the imagination and interest. Before readers know it, they are so engrossed in Spencer’s lovely narrative, they can’t stop.

The main characters are perfectly matched and very compelling. They have chemistry and heat. Readers immediately like them, and they like them together. They are believable and relatable in ways that are always appealing in romance novels.

Most noteworthy, however, is Spencer’s use of secondary characters. She really shines here. Spencer creates an ensemble with her characters, giving the story arc such dimension and interest. Theses characters are relatable and help facilitate a connection to the storytelling. But most importantly, they all work to drive the romance forward and bring it home.

The dialog in Waiting for You is phenomenal. It is witty, fresh and entertaining. Spencer knows how to use it to advance the narrative and the character arc. It is charming and has the ability to leave readers smiling.

I highly recommend this book. It is a completely entertaining and adorable romance. It’s one that all romance readers can enjoy.

Good story. Elle Spencer always managers to write the type of stories that really draw you into what is going on throughout the pages.

OMG, this book was so good! I can't believe there's less than 300 ratings as of today. Right here is a F/F gem you all need to check out. Only if reincarnated soulmates with great chemistry sounds good to you, of course.

Waiting for you is about Lindsay and Ren. One is visiting her friend before going to Paris for her work. One is a local artist who for some reason, gets those vivid dreams about a woman but also a boy and she knows in her heart that she lived a past life with them. So when she meets her lost soul-mate in the present time, she faints at the sight of her. Obviously, she doesn't want to scare Ren and appear like a strange crazy woman so she doesn't tell her right away and prefers to get to know her before doing or saying anything. Right from the start, the chemistry and tension was there and I was all for it. I also loved the side characters even though Patty (Lindsay's best friend) was a bit too possessive at times.

Also, I know I had the e-book version but I was so behind on my arcs I bought the audiobooks of some of them to get through them easily. If you have the chance, pick the audio because the narrator did a great job and I'll probably listen to more f/f romances narrated by her in the future <3


(Thank you for letting me read and review an arc via Netgalley)

I really enjoyed this novel and would recommend it. I thought it was a very original plot. I thought the characters were very likeable. I like that small town life is portrayed in such an endearing way. Another aspect of the book I enjoyed is how supportive best friends can be and how meaningful friendships are. I appreciated the way that queerness is perceived through the eyes of different generations. I also enjoyed how strong and close the mother daughter relationship is and how supportive they were of each other.

I like to think I'm not influenced by ratings from other people when giving my own rating, but I do use them to determine if I want to read a book myself. This book came with good ratings and as I don't mind Elle Spencer's writing, I thought I would be in for a good read.

Unfortunately, this really didn't click for me, not even a smidge.

This book had some really good steamy scenes but the chemistry between characters seemed very rushed. I know that an instant connection somewhat makes sense based on this premise, but I just wasn't convinced of the immediacy of this romance. I loved the side story with Mrs. Stokely most of all. Truly heartwarming!

ARC received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I go back and forth on Spencer books, I enjoyed her short y and [book:30 Dates in 30 Days|51872065] but wasn’t impressed by [book:The Road to Madison|44162675]. This was sort of between both, I was intrigued by the past life premise, but the execution fell flat.

This features Lindsay, an recently divorced artist who believes she had a past life with a woman named Roo and lives in a small town with her daughter, her BFF from way back also features. The other MC is Ren, who is visiting said small town to see her BFF before taking a job in Paris. The first time Lindsay sees Ren she faints, because she thinks Ren is Roo. This could have set up an interesting book about past life connections, but it never quite gets there.

Instead it’s kind of Robin Alexander meets Melissa Brayden with hijinks and zany characters of an Alexander book and Braydenesque banter. The nicknames for the BFFs and the over the top situations were too cutesy for me.

In all honesty I’d have preferred more relationship building between the leads and less of the zaniness. The whole relationship felt underdone and the reveal came too late. The ending was very rushed (actually takes place in the epilogue) so the pacing felt off.

Others have enjoyed this more than I did and if you’re a Spencer fan I’m sure you’d enjoy it. It’s an ok read, I was just hoping for something a bit deeper. This is mostly fluff. 3 stars.

Elle Spencer’s books keep getting better and better. While I found Casting Lacey to be just okay, I enjoyed Spencer’s rom-com 30 Dates in 30 Days a lot. There was none of that angst I hate in her two latest releases, and I enjoyed Waiting For You even more.

I’m not too sure how to categorize this novel. Is it a paranormal romance? Magical realism? Anyway, when I first read the synopsis, I was a little hesitant, but the cover is gorgeous and it convinced me to give it a shot. Waiting For You has a little bit of everything: humour, drama, a good romance and a bunch of strong women.

The characters in this one are fantastic. The MCs have this intense chemistry between them. The supporting cast is the best I’ve read about in a long while. Most side characters are well-fleshed out, and I loved Mrs. Stockely’s backstory and her forbidden love. It had me teared up quite a few times, especially on Millie’s birthday.

My only real complaint is that I found the end to be a little rushed. Everything was wrapped up quickly, and I didn’t find the ending quite satisfying.

*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. Thanks!

I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review of the story.

Have you ever met someone and in your heart of hearts, you knew that you knew her in ways that just weren't possible - you just met.

How do you fight the force gravity that pulls you together?

And you know she's your missing piece.

This is a great romance where you hope the women, straight, gay, young, old just say "what the hell!" To be together.

Past lives, wonderful memories, friendship pull these women together to more fully experience life and sisterhood - I recommend this feel good read.

This has not been the best of the books I have read so far by this author.

The reasons have been, on the one hand, that I could not grasp the thread of what was happening to Lindsay, I did not understand what it was all about painting a child, then a woman, first it seemed to me something of the artist's madness , then something esoteric and mysterious and in the end the result disappointed me a little. Then comes Ren what appears to be a successful woman on a rest stop to her future in a very important position in Paris, all sophistication and glam, but her behavior is far from that. The confusing story of what happened in adolescence with Lindsay is explained throughout the book and in the end it is mixed with other things that happened in town that are not very clear or understandable to me either.

From the point of view of the romance between Lindsay and Ren, it has been a little forced, as if it were mandatory and neither of them could avoid it, but when sometimes that is something romantic and sweet, in this case it has seemed more like a obligation and a duty to them.

An average romance.

This book was unlike anything I've ever read. The premise was unique, the two leads had great chemistry and the writing was very engaging. The spark between the main characters was very obvious, as was the chemistry between the two sets of best friends. The supporting characters, especially Mrs Stokely, were all very well written and added to the story. I felt like I was right there living with them in that small town. The conflict introduced by the reincarnation issue and Ren's reaction were realistic and handled well. The angst level wasn't over the top. A pleasure to read.

Usually I don't like Insta-Love stories, but I guess with a backstory like past lives it can work for me!

I liked the setting and secondary characters, it was realistic. I felt the chemistry between the mains. Usually I like a longer timeline, but like I said, this one was okay.

4.25 stars. Very enjoyable fated-love novel. Small-town setting. Bisexual lead. Excellent pacing; never felt this book dragged and was engrossed from beginning to end. Past and present collide in this excellent book.

Lindsay Hall is relatively content with life. Despite her recent divorce and raising an aggravating teenager, Lindsay enjoys her art (painter), her small town, and her BFF Patty always has her back. But Lindsay cannot escape memories of her past life: her lost love, Roo, and a mysterious boy, Timmy. Ren is spending a couple of weeks visiting her best friend in Salt Creek before she goes to take her dream job in Paris.

When Lindsay sees Ren, she literally passes out. The two begin an affair knowing it has to end when Ren leaves, but also feeling a draw far deeper than either anticipated.

Enjoyable cast of side characters as well. Best friends for both women, Lindsay's daughter Brooke, and old Mrs. Stokley are all well done and add to the story.

I've been waiting for this book - and was not disappointed. I've really enjoyed Ms Spencer's writing and she has a deft hand with humour - both through physical situations and banter. She keeps the tone light and fun and her characters are particularly engaging. There's some familiar tropes in this one but there's enough originality in their presentation that it made the overall story fresh. The story is well paced, with lots of secondary action and characters that propel the main characters and the romance along.

Lindsay Hall, recently divorced and questioning her sexuality, is a successful artist in a small town who is haunted by memories of a past life and love. When Ren Christopher blows into town to visit an old friend before she jets off to a new job in Paris, she isn't looking for a relationship, but her quirky interactions with Lindsay begin to chip away at her resolve. The romance has a good build up and the big reveal/drama isn't quite as angsty as I had expected (and a good thing ... a light bit of angst is all this needed).

There's a well developed chemistry between the two and the dialogue is bright and snappy - add to that the utter likability of the two mains and you've got a winner. The supporting characters provided an added layer of humour but they are all well developed beyond just being comic foils.

Overall, a great read.

I love the books Elle Spencer writes. Ever since her first novel Casting Lacey, I have gravitated to everything she has written. BIG FAN! Spencer does a great job with this book, the story reels you in and holds you captive chapter after chapter. 

Lindsay Hall is a renowned artist that paints the portrait of a boy she has never met. Over and over again. She knows him, she feels him, but who he is and what he means to her is something she cannot explain. As a teenager, Lindsey and her bestie hypnotized themself, and Lindsey saw herself in another life. A life where she had a son and a wife, but there is trauma and pain in that life she cannot explain. This moment as a teen has defined her life. 

Ren Christopher is stopping for a few weeks to see her best friend before she moves to Paris for a new career opportunity. She is escaping from a stage 5 clinger in her past relationship and needs a clean break and quick getaway. Stopping in to see her college friend, she is mesmerized by a painting at the local Main Street art gallery. The portrait of the boy moves something inside of her, and she has to have it no matter the price.

Ren and Lindsey have this connection in this world and in a "past life". Lindsey knows it the moment she sees Ren but knows she can't just divulge that info because that's a lot and could be seen as crazy. How it plays out is really interesting and will keep you entertained throughout the story.

The supporting characters really add dimension and depth to the story. They are absolutely the gems of this book. Angst and drama, but so is silliness and good humor. You get a lot of emotions are wrapped up in a delightful package. This book is your go-to for drama and fun.