I… have no idea why this wasn’t three separate books. It really should’ve been three separate books. There are six different perspectives, three different love stories, and endless drama. Every time I would start getting into one love story, the chapter would end and I’d be dropped into another one. That actually was so frustrating and confusing in text form that I switched to the audio version, but that didn’t help. The audio has six different narrators (yay!), but it’s not duet-style/full cast narration (lame), so each narrator does their own version of the other characters’ voices. I’m not good enough at math to figure out how many different voices that requires the reader to keep track of - talk about confusing. It’s a shame, because there’s plenty of MQ’s signature humor, and it’s entirely possible that I would’ve liked individual, fully developed versions of each of these love stories.

Essentially, the story follows three siblings as they all arrive for a big family get-together. If you read the prequel novella, The One Night (not required, but helpful), then you've already met some members of this family. Everyone has their own problems, and each of the siblings has a love interest in the story. We've got the ex's best friend that Cooper had a one night stand with (then ghosted) a year ago, a boss/employee office romance, and a childhood crush who looks positively sexy in present day. I actually thought that all three love stories had potential, though none of them were developed fully enough for me to say that I was fully invested in any of the three.

And that's the problem. I adore MQ's writing and everything that I love about her style shone through in this story - there's humor, there's heart, there's a little bit of heat - but none of the relationships were explored enough for me to connect. I'd start to get invested in a relationship, and then BOOM, on to the next one. It was so jarring for me, and I found myself resenting the presence of the other love stories every time I would start to get hooked on a particular one. I get why the story is written this way and I liked how everything all ties together for one great family experience, but I just think it would've been more successful as three books/distinct love stories centered around one event. That could've been a really cool series. This left me wanting more and wanting less at the same time; a strange jumble of confusion and frustration.

Audio note: Just like the book, I struggle to recommend the audio version. There's a lot to love about six skilled narrators all voicing one book, but it really needed to be a full cast audio performance for something like this. One narrator would voice all of the characters within a particular chapter, so it just got even more difficult to keep track of everyone. The length of the book is also pretty cumbersome - the audio is over 12 hours long. On the plus side, the overall tone is light, funny, and drama-filled, so there's plenty to keep the story moving forward, and there's minimal steam. So definitely some pros and cons with the audio as well.

"Yes, this is my family. We might not see each other often, but when we’re in the same room, the oversharing and invasion of privacy is boss level."

What was supposed to be a fun milestone anniversary event for the Chase family soon turns into world war 3 between the Chase siblings, so to say Peggy and Martin definitely did not expect all hell to break loose between their three kids is definitely an understatement. With Ford, Cooper and Palmer back home it would seem non of them are able to put aside their burning dislike for each other long enough to organise the party, but the question is can these three work out their differences before its to late to mend their relationship while trying to pull together a party to celebrate their parents all while trying to navigate some new revelations in their own lives?

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Pure and utter perfection, that is what Quinn delivered with The Reunion. I loved this book big time, my only comment would be that I wish - selfishly- that she had split this into three individual books, but this is just me being greedy for more of Quinn goodness!

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I loved that we got to see things from each of the siblings POVs and how they had their own little ah ha moments. First we have Ford, the workaholic, so focused on the family business that he loses sight of not only what the business really stands for but he loses touch with his siblings. I loved that he had Larkin to give him that much needed push. I loved getting to see these two connect and the way Larkin brings him back to life.

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Then we get Cooper, gosh after reading The One Night, I had been itching to get my hands on the rest of Coop and Nora’s story and let me just say they did not disappoint. They added so much of humour to the novel and such a cute factor. My heart did break for Coop and how he felt sidelined in the family.

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"Next thing I know, I’m being saved by a knight in a white lab coat. A knight I used to think about all the time."

Lastly we have our girl Palmer, gosh did she break my heart. Having to face her haunted past while having her present crumbling was rough. I did really like the moments that she shared with hottie Dr. Beau. These two made such a cute couple even with all their cringie embarrassing moments.

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I loved the way the book ties up nicely and that each of them get their own happy ending, while building a stronger sibling bond. I strongly suggest reading The Reunion but first do your self a favour and get your hands on a copy of The One Night, these two books together are an absolute must read!!

Relationships, both romantic and familial, are complicated, difficult, and frustrating. They are also wonderful, loving connections that tie people together. The Reunion did a wonderful job of showing both sides.

I had read the short prequel novella featuring Cooper and Nora. So I was expecting this to mostly be their story. However, it features each of the siblings and the relationships they form while back on Marina Island for their parents' anniversary party.

There are a total of six narrators and each chapter changes whose perspective we get. When I realized that there were so many POVs I got a little worried about characters sounding the same or the story getting too confusing. However, each character felt unique and I thought it was well done.

This book is classic Meghan Quinn with plenty of character growth, sweet and spicy moments, and laugh out loud humor. I can't recommend this and all of Meghan Quinn's books enough!

4.5 stars
Six POVs! It's like three romance novels rolled into one and so fun. Each Chance sibling has their own story- there's boss/employee, childhood crush, and second chance. Add in some family drama as the siblings try to plan an anniversary party for their parents, and hilarity ensues. Author Quinn is masterful at mixing serious moments in with her trademark humor, so The Reunion was a treat. I knew when I read the prequel (That One Night) that The Reunion would be fantastic, and it certainly was.

The Reunion is a fun, sexy, hilarious rom-com that has unforgettable characters. There were plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. The family drama and dynamics was so real.

Martin and Peggy Chance are about to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary and their three children, Ford, Cooper and Palmer, have the task of planning the party . However, when the Chance siblings come together to plan the ultimate anniversary party for their parents, they’ll have to navigate romantic entanglements, sibling rivalries, and different tastes.

Writing from 6 POVs (the Chance siblings and their love interests), it was a little overwhelming and it took me a moment to remember who is who. Having recently read The One Night, the prequel to The Reunion, it gave me more insight about Cooper and Nora's one night stand and their relationship.

Definitely worth a read. Looking forward to reading more from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley, Montlake and Meghan Quinn for a copy of "The Reunion" in exchange of an honest review.

Another Winner from Meghan Quinn, with the Chance family working through all their familial issues to come together for their parents anniversary.

I loved Ford and Cooper, the humour was slightly dulled due to the nature of the story, but it was still a decent read.

Meghan Quinn never disappoints me. I went into this book wondering how she could pull off all these points of view and different romances. I should have never doubted her because she nailed it. The Reunion was so much more than a romance book. It was the story of family. I loved how this damaged and hurting family found their way back to one another. That love story was one of the best, in my opinion.

Seeing how each of the siblings viewed each other, understanding their insecurities and knowing what went through each of their heads helped to sympathize with them in their attempt to maneuver the damage in their family and in their attempt at romance.

It was also helpful to get the insights from each of the love interests. You could see the history that was present with them. and understand how each of the siblings had missed something in the past or didn't see something right in front of them in the present.

The storyline definitely sends a message about listening to one another and not shutting others out. It's important to try to always listen fully. But life happens and sometimes we try to protect ourselves by shutting others out. That's how misunderstandings happen and sometimes families and loved ones never find their way back from those. Fortunately the characters in this book did and it was so lovely. Such a feel good book!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to read and review it and the opinions contained within are my own.

Buckle up for The Reunion! Messy family drama, bickering siblings, three romances and a whole lot of big emotions are packed into 60 chapters of this wonderful story. I’m a member of Meghan Quinn’s review team, so I’ve known for a while that this girthy book was coming readers’ way. And it is epic!

The three Chance siblings, Cooper, Ford, and Palmer, used to be super close, but bad feelings and miscommunication has caused a rift between them. They try to put together an anniversary party for their parents and fail miserably as old hurts come to the surface and their fragile relationships become more strained. MQ beautifully wrote the POV from each sibling as well as their prospective partners: Nora, Larkin, and Beau.

What I found even more brilliant was the way she detailed how each sibling felt in relation to their position (or lack therefore) in the family business. Ford feels all the weight of the company on his shoulders as CEO, Palmer desperately wants to be involved but doesn’t think she deserves to be because of a secret she’s hiding from the past, and Cooper resents his siblings for being so far away, leaving him to care for their aging parents and can’t get Ford to take him seriously bc of decisions he’d made in the past. Decisions he made with his parents in mind.

I read The One Night, which is a prequel novella and sets up the one-night stand between Cooper and Nora, his ex-wife’s best friend. I was dying to see how these two were going to make it work, because Cooper is in such a bad place after his divorce. His life is a mess, he hates his job, he resents his siblings.

This book is so well done! Not just the individual romances, but the family drama as well. Great job, MQ!

I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.

After reading The One Night, the prequel to The Reunion I was excited see how the Chance Family’s journey would pan out, I was excited to see where Ms Quinn would take us and all I’m going to say is, this book was everything i expectant and more.
The Chance family of Ford, Cooper and Palmer are planning their parents 50th wedding anniversary and everyone of them has a different opinion on how the celebrations should go, as you can imagine this leads to some entertaining discussions. They may all have different party ideas but the one thing they agree on is the love they all have for their parents and each other. So now it’s time for you to join the party and I hope you enjoy this read as much as I did.
This book ticked all my boxes, I laughed, I swooned as I fell in love with the Chance family. If you haven’t read the prequel please don’t worry because I believe The Reunion can certainly be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone although I’m sure one visit to this quirky family won’t be enough. I was captivated the first page to the last line and honestly I wanted more. Please one click this gem of a read you won’t be disappointed because once again Ms Quinn has shown us why she is the queen of romantic comedy.

I was in a book funk and could not get into any book I was reading, I knew that Meghan Quinn would get me out of it. This is not my first Meghan Quinn book and every book I read by her I just love so much! The Reunion was no different and I loved the story that Meghan tells in this book. Most stories you read are 1 point of view or 2 point of views but Meghan took it to a whole new level with 6 points of views!

The Chance siblings are all coming back together for the first time in years for their parents' fiftieth wedding anniversary. But with the siblings coming back together means they have to face their pasts and also their sibling rivalries that are still not resolved. Along the way, they will have to navigate their love lives that none of them have figured out.

This story is full of fun and flirty times along with lots of family drama. This story has some of the most touching moments and you absolutely love Martin and Peggy Chace and they love they have for one another.

I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a funny romance with lots of drama. If you want some pretense on some of the drama within the family read The One Night before to get even more of the Chances.

No family is perfect and the Chance family shows no matter how imperfect they are there is so much love between them. Thank you Meghan Quinn and Netgalley for granting me a copy of The Reunion in exchange for my honest review.

Fun and sexy

Three siblings gather together for the first time in years on a small island near Seattle to plan a celebration for their parents' 50th wedding anniversary but heavy sibling rivalry and romance for all three throws a monkey wrench in their plans.

Told from six different points of view (the three siblings and their new significant others) this is a fast moving romp in the Pacific Northwest that I loved. The parents started a multibillion dollar outdoors company on the island, the older son is the CEO, and the other two siblings are trying to find their places.

There are funny passages. There are steamy passages. I loved all the different characters and the location - and the epilogue.

I highly recommend this sexy romance.

I received this book from Montlake through Net Galley in the hopes that I would read it and leave an unbiased review.

The Reunion is a stand alone romance that follows siblings that must come together to plan their parents anniversary party. The Reunion is humorous, sexy, but also tackles emotions that cause tension in the family. So far, Meghan Quinn has had zero misses for me. I’ve read 5 (if you include the novella) and she’s quickly becoming an auto-buy author for me.

I just love this book. While I admit, six point of views and three relationships had me a little nervous, Meghan Quinn pulled it off amazingly. This book is one of the more emotional books I’ve read by the author but there is a.good balance between the drama and the witty, hilarious banter and the sweet relationships. The Reunion is sweet, funny, emotional, and just a fun read.

Thank you to Montlake and NetGalley for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Siblings Ford, Palmer, and Chance have the task of planning their parents' 50th wedding anniversary party, all of them have differing ideas on what would be best. Ford is the oldest and had focused mainly on the family business and is always busy. Palmer is seen as the "wild child" always travelling and does not have any steady roots and works as a blogger featuring different locations and venues around the world. Chance is the closest to his parents and is often helping around their house.

Planning this party has put these siblings at odds and the stress of years of not putting things behind them has made it hard for them to interact with each other. Chance has the opportunity to reconnect with Nora after his one night with her a year prior because she is the cake decorater and baker for the party. Palmer also has the chance to reconnect with a crush she had in the past a doctor in her parents' small town.

Ford has often overlooked his assistant who has been there for him through the years but she has always been his confidant and she likes him but he is unaware. It was interesting that Meghan has six perspectives in this book, and I really enjoyed it. Meghan always writes the best romantic comedies!

That was quite the unexpected book. It was romance, sure, with the Chance siblings finding their happily ever after while planning their parents wedding anniversary, but the real love story was actually between them. Between stuck up Ford, insecure Cooper and unstable Palmer, and their parents.

Like in any other second chance romance, you have the reunion, the memories and unresolved conflicts, until the most beautiful reconciliation. The parents are somewhat on the side for a long time, until they assume a more prominent role. It was logical that their relationship was at the center of the story, given that they reunite for a very familial reason–the wedding anniversary–and that the family store is what brings them together again.

The siblings’ love stories were all vastly different, using different tropes and different character types. But they followed the same timeline–started at the same time, exploded at the same time and for the same reason, and ended the same at the same moment. It helped with following their stories, as six point of views could have been very difficult to handle.

I felt they happened a bit too fast though. It wasn’t instalove as they knew each other already, but there isn’t much time between the moment they consider a relationship, and the happily ever after when they basically promise each other forever.

None of the relationships was extremely sexy, but the attraction was there, and there were a lot of emotions anyway. I loved the three couples. Four, actually, as the parents had many tender gestures that showed their feelings too, and I found them cute.

There were quite a few funny moments, but it felt like the author was trying too hard. They weren’t realistic, and I thought they took me out of the story, when they were supposed to be arc defining moments. The more dramatic or emotional moments touched me a lot though.

Quickie

- Series: standalone
- Hashtags: #small town romance #romcom #siblings #foster kids #office romance #second chance #one night stand
- Triggers: minor injuries, illness
- Main couple: Nora McHale & Cooper Chance | Larkin Novak & Ford Chance | Palmer Chance & Beau Novak
- Hotness: 3/5
- Romance: 4/5
- + I loved the family story
- – they sure are quick to fall in love

I adored this book so much, it was a great balancing act following three siblings relationships! Not only are these three managing their relationship, but also trying to plan their parent's anniversary party. Each one has their role in the family and I loved that we didn't have to wait for 2 more books to dive into all of their personalities and quirks. I laughed quite a bit in true Quinn fashion and fell in love with each of these characters. It's great when you read a story that feels real, that you want to be a part of the family and relate to them on some level. A beautiful story and I give major credit for having so many points of views and making it flow so smoothly.

This is my first time reading Meghan Quinn but it definitely will not be my last. Her writing is legitimately laugh-out-loud funny - the banter between the characters and the hilarious situations they find themselves in made this such an enjoyable read.

The Reunion follows the Chance siblings - Ford, Cooper, and Palmer - as they return home to the Pacific Northwest to host an anniversary party for their parents. The story is told for SIX - yes SIX - points of view (each of the siblings and each of their love interests). It's broken up into lots of short chapters which makes it an easy read, but it is overall pretty long for a romance. Because of the length I sometimes got tripped up with the timing and pacing.

I loved seeing the sibling dynamic. Those fools were awful to each other for so much of the book and so it made their eventual reconciliation very sweet (though a little rushed I thought). The love interests for each sibling were also great and added so much to the story. Your heart broke for all of them a bit, so you were really rooting on this family.

Content warnings: Two of the siblings are adopted and they recount their journey in the foster care system. There's also reference to a structure fire that happened in the past.

Thank you to Montlake and NetGalley for the early copy. All opinions are my own.

The Reunion by Meghan Quinn is a standalone contemporary romance novel that is on the humorous side. The story in The Reunion is told by changing the point of view between multiple characters in the book to give each of their perspectives through multiple relationships forming.

Martin and Peggy Chance are about to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary and their children are supposed to be coming together to plan a party. The Chance siblings, Ford, Cooper and Palmer, however are having a hard time agreeing on any of the details for the big bash celebrating the parents they love.

Ford always finds himself too busy running the company that his parents built and spends most of his time with his assistant. Cooper finds himself distracted with the baker who happens to be an old fling he has never forgotten. And then there’s Palmer, lost in what to do with her life and looking for her future which might include an old crush who is now a sexy doctor.

The Reunion by Meghan Quinn goes above and beyond for readers by tackling not one, not two, but three relationship all in one book. Each of the three siblings in the Chance family are navigating new relationships all the while bickering with one another as they plan a party. There’s laughs and some sexiness to keep the pages turning making this a fun read.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

The first chapter immediately hooked me. I was laughing outloud at the family emails and each character's personality. It set the tone for the book. 3 love stories in one, plus a wonderful family story. There is conflict between the family, but you can still tell how much they love and care for each other. The only thing I didn't like is that I was getting ready for it to end, only to find out I still had 100 pages left. At 450, it was a little long and I did lose interest a couple times. Overall, a great book and if someone wants to try something a little different from this author, this would be it.

5 Star Review The Reunion by Meghan Quinn

Having recently read The One Night, the prequel to The Reunion I was excited to dive in and see what Ms.Quinn had planned. The Chance family are a tad quirky and we got a glimpse of that previously. However, don’t worry if you haven’t read the prequel as this can be read as a stand alone.
I love the Chance family, they are a fun, frustrating and real. The siblings, Ford, Cooper and Palmer are coming together to arrange their parent’s 50th wedding anniversary celebrations. They are all so different and all have opinions on how to move forward with their plans and to say that there are tensions among the siblings would be an understatement. The one thing they all have in common is their inability to find love.
From the first chapter I was hooked on The Reunion. It made me laugh, it made me smile, I swooned and I sighed. Told from numerous points of view, there was a lot going on but it had me laughing so much I cried. It was also emotional as they found love and happiness; a story of love and family, it was extremely well written.
The reunion ticked all the boxes for me and I cannot wait until I can listen to this in audio.
I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

The Chance siblings haven't been together in the same room for years. So when they all return home to Marina Island to plan a party for their parents 50th wedding anniversary... well... let's just say they should be preparing themselves for some epic drama...

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The Reunion was a story of family dynamics, letting go of the past, and of course, finding true love. The Chance siblings are all vastly different people, but with the tension between them reaching it's boiling point... the only thing they can agree on, is that they can't wait to go their separate ways...

This story tackled the entirety of the Chance family's relationships. Not only the strife-laden interactions between the three feuding siblings and their aging parents, but their burgeoning romantic adventures as well. With a whopping six points of view, this book reads like three romance novels in one!! 

First we have Ford Chance. He is the CEO of the family business, Watchful Wanderers, and the woman that he can't stop thinking about is his amazing assistant, Larkin Novak.

Second, there's Cooper Chance. In between a job he despises and taking care of his parents in his siblings absence, there isn't much that brightens Cooper's day... except for the snarky baker, Nora McHale. Their one night together was unforgettable... but dating your ex-wife's best friend?? Even Cooper knows that's a BAD idea...

Palmer Chance is the family wanderer who has a sudden need to move back home. And when she ends up on the doorstep of her long dreamed about crush, Beau Novak... Palmer sure hopes that her luck is finally picking up...

I really enjoyed this emotional, entertaining, and seriously sexy read! The six points of view in this book could have come off as a total hot mess, but the story was written so incredibly well, that I never felt like the characters or the plot were left wanting. The three seperate romances were each fresh and unique, and I loved the way that the Chance siblings grow and eventually come together. With the backdrop of the family business and the reality of the need to take care of their parents, this book highlighted obstacles that every modern family faces, sooner or later... but in the most beguiling way!

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review.