Kelly Siskind captivated my heart with *50 Ways to Win Back Your Lover*, a second-chance romance brimming with emotion, humor, and a deeply compelling love story. This book follows Edgar Bower, who, after being forced into witness protection with his family a decade ago, returns to his small hometown of Windfall to win back the woman he never stopped loving—Delilah Moon. After disappearing without a trace, Edgar knows he has a lot to prove if he hopes to earn Delilah’s trust and rekindle their once-in-a-lifetime love.

The story is told from Edgar's point of view, which is one of the aspects that really sets this book apart. Edgar is such a lovable, sensitive character, and his emotions are beautifully portrayed throughout the novel. I couldn't help but fall for his big heart and the way he never stopped loving Delilah, even during the years they were apart. His determination to win her back, paired with his vulnerability and deep remorse for disappearing, made him an unforgettable book boyfriend.

Delilah and Edgar’s love story is the ultimate mix of heartache and hope. Their past, full of young love and deep connection, is revealed through flashbacks that add emotional depth to their present-day struggles. The tension between them, as Delilah wrestles with the hurt and confusion of Edgar’s sudden disappearance, was palpable and kept me turning pages to see how they could ever find their way back to each other. The 50 ways Edgar tries to win her back are both sweet and heartfelt, with plenty of humor to lighten the more intense moments.

The small-town setting adds so much charm to the story, with quirky and endearing secondary characters who really bring the town of Windfall to life. Edgar’s journey to reconnect with the people he lost over the years adds another layer of emotional depth to the plot. I loved how Siskind balances humor, romance, and some serious emotional healing, creating a perfect storm of feelings that kept me invested from start to finish.

The chemistry between Edgar and Delilah is undeniable, and their second chance at love will have you rooting for them from the very first page. The tender moments between them, paired with their deep emotional growth and vulnerability, made 50 Ways to Win Back Your Lover one of the most beautiful, heartwarming reads I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing.

Thank you to Kelly Siskind, Montlake, and NetGalley for this advanced reader's copy. This book is an absolute must-read for fans of second-chance romance, small-town charm, and deeply emotional stories. I can’t wait to see what Kelly Siskind has in store next!

i forgot to post my review about this but i remember loving it!! this series has my heartttt omg!!! <33

"50 Ways to Win Back Your Lover" by Kelly Siskind is a heartwarming slow-burn romantic comedy that explores the complexities of second chances and lost love. When protagonist's life is upended by his family's involvement in a criminal enterprise, he loses everything, including his high school sweetheart, Delilah Moon. A decade later, fate reunites them, but Delilah is engaged. Convinced she's hiding her true feelings, he concocts a list of fifty ways to win her back. Siskind crafts a captivating story filled with emotion, humor, and unforgettable characters. With its clever premise and irresistible charm, this novel is a delightful journey of love and redemption.

50 Ways to Win Back Your Lover is a beautifully written slow burn romantic comedy. I Really enjoyed the story and Highly Recommend it to all readers.

At first, I thought this would be a really good book, a really good romance, but I think as the book progressed I just kept falling out with some of the wording that was used and it just the thought that conflict didn’t feel like it was real enough to warrant how long it went on So I think that definitely pulled the book down generally for me, but I didn’t like the main two lead characters, and I think the progression together was very cute and whimsical.

An okay second chance romance. This trope is a favorite of mine and also one I’m very picky about because everything has to work for me. The history between the heroine and hero, a valid or understandable reason for the breakup and a reunion filled with chemistry. Sadly Edgar and Delilah didn’t work for me as a couple. I wasn’t feeling the chemistry or connection but the dialogue and banter was great and fun.
It’s only told from Edgar’s POV which was a surprise and maybe the reason they weren’t working for me as a couple. I needed Delilah’s POV.
Still it was an okay read and I got an introduction to Edgar’s family which caught my attention.

THIS. BOOK. 💘
I loved how this was told from Edgar's POV only. Its the first time I've ever read a romance from only the male POV!

I will definitely be reading more of Kelly's books. This was so enjoyable. Steamy, spicy, angsty. A well done slow burn.

***3 Stars***

The premise of the book intrigued me and I’ve read and enjoyed previous books by the author, so I was like, let’s give this one a go. But, it ended up falling into the ‘like’ column for me. There were some sweet and funny moments, along with some really emotional ones that tugged at my heart and I loved the small town vibe and how strong the Bower’s family was, but…and I hate to say thing…I didn’t enjoy being in E’s head all the time. There were some other aspects that didn’t necessarily work for me story wise, but while I love a beautiful chaotic mind, especially one determined to win his soulmate back, it was a just a bit much for me.

But while this was wasn’t a huge win for me, I am intrigued by the rest of the brothers and the loves they left behind and will definitely give the next book in the series a go and see what fate has in store for them.

This is the first in the series of Bower Boys series looking at E's story. In circumstances beyond their control Deliah and E have been ripped apart but they have a second chance at love There are plenty of hurdles in the way of them rekindling their romance but Siskind builds the tension well in the telling of their stories and hints at the stories to come involving the other Bower Boys.
I will certainly read more by Siskind and recommend this without hesitation.

This is a second chance romance that will capture your heart! I loved how sweet and patient E was when waiting for Delilah to come back around to him. This book is well written and fast paced! I loved the way E spoke about his dog Candy Cane! This was a fun read!

This book is a 4.25 stars for me! Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars - Sexy, sincere, and swoon-worthy, 50 Ways to Win Back Your Lover is a perfect distress read. My favorite part is that the hero, E, adopts a dog named Candy Cane, and all throughout the book you have this manly, handsome guy speaking so affectionately about his sweet, sensitive girl, Candy Cane. It just warms my heart!

I received an ARC of this book, from the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Hello

Apologies for the late notice, but I have decided not to review this title.

While I am certain it's obvious by now, I wanted to also clear this off NetGalley, so it's not showing as open for either of us.

I look forward to continuing to work with you in 2023 and beyond.

Laura

A second chance romance that will capture your heart. It's emotional and sad. It is written from only the hero's point of view and I don't know if anyone can love a woman better than him. He is such a perfect lover.

This was definitely a unique concept for a book. I have never read any witness protection romance before so it was new for sure.

I liked how the groveling went as far as winning back Delilah was concerned. He was really sweet, and patient when it came to waiting and giving her time to consider her choices and decisions. But at the same time, it also felt like it was dragged a little bit, like she was confused about it one second, and had made up her mind the next.

The Bower brothers and their mother have been in witness protection for ten years because their father was involved in a cartel. It has been a devastating time for all of them but also for the people they left behind without explanations. Edgar, or E, or Brian, had to leave his best friend and first love, Delilah Moon, and once the threat of the cartel has been eliminated, Delilah is the first person he wants to contact. When E goes back to his hometown many people are a bit hostile to him and protective of Delilah. But he persists, hoping to win back her friendship. I loved E's character, all the emotion, his clumsy jokes, his way of absorbing other people's feelings, his dog, his graphic novel and his lists. This is all told from his point of view. and he doesn't find out Delilah's side of the story until later in the book. He is certain that he wants to be with Delilah but Delilah is holding back something and one of his challenges is to incorporate Delilah's point of view into his own project of winning her back.
This stands alone but after all the set-up about his brothers I have to read Desmond's story too.
I received a free copy of this book and this is a voluntary review.

50 Ways to Win Back Your Lover is the first book in the Bower Boys series and the first book I have read by this author. My attention was caught once I read the blurb and I’m so glad I had a chance to read it. The book was well written, fast paced, and had likable characters. There is a prequel to the book, but I think reading it is optional. I love how real the characters were and how straightforward the book is. Delilah and Edgar’s story is emotional and so sad. I was cheering for Edgar to win back Delilah, his childhood love, and the life he could have had if he had been allowed to stay. I really look forward to seeing Edgar’s brothers find their HEA.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was a very unique premise and I enjoyed reading it. I love getting the man's perspective in romance novels and Kelly's books never disappoint.

50 Ways to Win Back Your Lover is told from the point of view of Edgar as he reconnects with his long lost high school love when he manages to finally get out of the witness protection program that broke them up in the first place.

Honestly I couldn’t get through more than half of the book and had to DNF it. Edgar was honestly too much for me. While he was 27 he had the mentality of someone still stuck in high school. The banter between him and Delilah Moon (which that name honestly bugged me from the beginning) felt very much like the middle schoolers that I work with. Very immature and kiddish.

I liked the parts where Edgar delved into his job as a graphic novel artist, but that part didn’t feel like it fit in with the romantic part of the story. There were a lot of subplots like the whole fundraiser Delilah was putting on and the graphic designer and Edgar talking with his family that nothing felt cohesive. The flashbacks between Edgar and Delilah came out of nowhere and didn’t flow very well.

Overall I felt like this book was trying to do much. I think if Edgar felt more like a 27 year old and there was less subplots it would have been a much better book.

What a hot and fun book! I’m a fan of Kelly so I really didn’t expect anything less than amazing!! Must read!

50 ways to win back your lover... is a great second chance love story. I couldn't help but to fall in love with E! I do wish he would have been himself instead of trying to be someone he wasn't with those 50 dates, but it worked out for him eventually. I enjoyed the suspense of Delilah's backstory, but I think it should have been revealed a little earlier than it was. I loved the smalltown setting of the story as well. Who couldn't fall in love with a setting like that and a man like E. All in all, I enjoyed this story, and it was my first book by this author.