hmm. this is well written and interesting, however, this remind me of fan-fiction for one specific band. I saw many similarities " names, hometown, Sofia's mom, heck even the sister's age difference, the way the depart happened...ext" and the author maybe took them as inspiration. For me making that connection made me feel uncomfortable. and lost the joy i had when i started reading. Furthermore, Madison was so annoying. with her fast judgment and her uncalled for accusation. Made me hate her in away. introducing her kid made 0 sense to me as well.

Overall, I highly recommend this " I think they would also make the connection as fast should they find this book, since they're still shipping them "

This was my first MA Binfield book and it definitely won't be my last! Sofia and Madison were bandmates and lovers for years but were forced to keep their relationship a secret. When Sofia decided to strike out on her own, she not only lost Madison but also her other friends. When an unexpected meeting between the two occurs, they found that lies were the reason they were kept apart. What follows is a really sweet story of two soul mates reconnecting and trying to navigate their way back into one another's hearts. I really enjoyed this book a lot and look forward to this author's next book!

Sofia is tired as much as she loves her career she tired of what comes along with it and when she collapsed she realize she needs time for herself and decides to rest at her beach house.

Madison is happy with her life she has her son and her business as interior design is going well yes she lonely sometimes although she not looking for love but if the universe send it her way she won’t let it walk by but if she knew the universe was going send her the one person she never thought she see she would’ve never listen to the universe.

Sofia and Madison were both in a well known band together what was amazing the public never pick up on them being lovers but that stop the moment Sofia wanted a solo career yes I still think they could’ve work it out but with hurt feelings and pride being in their way they went there separate ways now years later they come face to face and those feelings they had is still there.

Will they give their selves a second chance at a life together or will they leave what they still feel behind them I enjoy the read because it was low on angst which I love don’t get me wrong I love angst because it makes me root for the couple more with this couple the angst was just right that you got both POV.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

Sofia and Madison were part of a well-known band and meanwhile, unnoticed by the public, lovers. When Sofia wants to leave the band, the two break up. After 5 years they meet again, now in their early thirties. Maddie lives a reclusive life with her 3-year-old son, Sofi is a famous solo artist.

The book "Not this time" by MA Binfield is a wonderful second-chance-romance in the music business. The main characters are both likeable and you wish them only the best. I devoured the book in two sittings and gave myself completely to the story. All in all, a definite reading recommendation from me.

I received a copy from netgalley in exchange for a an honest review.

Not This Time by MA Binfield is a sweet and heart warming love story. I don't really love second chance romances but because I really liked author's debut novel, I was excited to read this.
I liked the main romance and there was definite chemistry between the two women. The author described both of their sides in an interesting way. But I think that the misunderstanding that caused their romantic breakup/band break should've been explored more. I wish we were shown a few flashbacks of the past. It would've helped me connect with the characters better. The book was pretty low angst overall.
I really enjoyed the first half a lot but there were some things that annoyed me in the second half. Like when Sofia didn't tell Madison the truth about her and Noah and gave flimsy excuses for it.
I didn't like this book as much as I did the author's first one but it was still good. I will definitely be looking forward to author's next book

I received an ARC from the publisher for an honest review.