Overall this was a fun read by Bailey. She had well developed characters with a fun plot line. Overall a good read. I did like her other book Window Shopping better. She’s always a fun read though.

This was a super fun romance from Bailey—I loved the chemistry between the leads, the humorous antics they get into, and the fun, witty voice!

I’ll admit this one was harder to get into than I’m used to from Tessa Bailey. While I found it enjoyable in the end, I felt the story dragged at times.

a beautifully written romance that will make you swoon, laugh, and maybe even shed a tear or two. The chemistry between Hallie and Julian is simply off the charts. It's the kind of love that starts with a spark and slowly burns brighter with each page turned. Trust me, you won't be able to help yourself from rooting for them to find their happily ever after. The setting of the story, Napa Valley, adds an extra layer of charm. Tessa Bailey's descriptions of the vineyards and the beautiful landscapes make you feel like you're right there, experiencing it all alongside the characters.

Three Stars! ***

Thank you NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC!

Secretly Yours is the first book in Tessa Bailey's series A Vine Mess. I really wanted to like this one more than I did. This book was just too slow for me and didn't have all that much story to it. Hallie and Julian are complete opposites to the point it felt a little corny to me. I didn't care enough about the vineyard and the town to really get into the book.

Overall, this was a pretty light read and not bad but not great either.

This was an enjoyable story featuring grief and mental anxiety. I liked both the story and the exploration of these issues. However, I felt that the sex scenes were too many and did take away from the solidness of the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for this ARC.

Tessa Bailey, need I say more? I LOVE when she comes out with a new book. Her books are always fun, easy to read and just the distraction I need each time.

Secretly Yours was a fun rom-com. It was an easy read and did not disappoint. The characters were fun and I liked how the characters found each other again later in life.

4 STARS

Tessa Bailey always brings her readers a delightful & refreshing story line with the right amount of spice and sass! This one was no exception. It was masterfully chiseled with characters who come alive for the reader. I enjoyed every minute of swooning over Julian! Seeing him and Hallie together was great! I will be gifting this one for the holidays!

Hallie has been in love with Julian since they were teens and when he finally returns home she has hopes that she'll finally get her chance with him. But he's returned a grump and doesn't remember Hallie from all those years ago. During a girls night (where alcohol was factor), she leaves an anonymous love letter for Julian. As he attempts to figure out who the mystery woman is, he gets closer to Hallie and finds that he is falling for her.

Honestly, I had a really hard time getting into this one. I love Tessa, but the writing style for this book just felt a bit… off what I was expecting? (Maybe that’s just me, though…) I thought Julian and Hallie were ok characters, however they weren’t the strongest characters she’s written. The spicy scenes were good as well. The plot was fine but nothing groundbreaking in my opinion. This would be a good read for someone new to Tessa who is looking for a spicy, easy read!

A delightful little romance by Tessa Bailey. I thoroughly enjoyed the romantic vineyard setting and, conversely, learning about the devastation that fires can wreak on these farms. Hallie and Julian were strong main characters, each with their own flaws and room to grow. This opposites attract romance was not as raunchy as some of Bailey's other books and I definitely appreciated that.
A cute, romantic, escapist read.

It's sexy, entertaining, and super charming, and there are so many sweet and humorous moments, but there are also some more serious themes which made it quite emotional and consequently one unputdownable read for me!

I always enjoy Tessa Bailey's romances! This was a fun, easy read that would be a great rec for readers looking for light, summery reads.

I loved Tessa Bailey's first and second book in the series, but by the time I got to Secretly Yours, I got a little fatigued, especially by the descriptions of women leads who are always the sexiest and the hottest. It would not be fair to give her a bad review because of this, but her writing style doesn't match with my taste.

This book was adorable. Tessa Bailey always comes through with a good time. I appreciate her attempt at writing a plus size character as well, but I will say that part fell flat for me. You can tell she herself is not plus size and she probably hasn't had many conversations with other plus size women about dating and sex. That being said, it wasn't offensive per say, just not accurate or relatable. The spice in this book was great, the love interest was likeable, and overall the book was very readable (as most of her books are). I will continue to read everything Bailey puts out.

I just love Tessa Bailey! Her books are always fun to read, lots of spice and just a full on good time.

This was such a disappointment. I just couldn't stomach the poor writing. I usually enjoy Tessa Bailey books for being light and steamy, but the characters were annoying. This was painful to finish.

I just love Tessa Bailey! Her books are always fun and spicy good time! This series is just fun, fun, fun.

Julian was just bleh and his words didn’t match his history & characteristics while certain things he said were so obviously cliche.

Tessa Bailey writes such a fun grumpy/sunshine, second chance romance with Secretly Yours. Julian Vos's routine-driven professor life is knocked on its side when he returns to his hometown and meets gardener Hallie. These two characters have instant chemistry, but neither is quick to jump at admitting their feelings for each other. A free-spirited Hallie comes up with a plan to try to capture her former high school crush's heart by writing a secret admirer letter and hoping he finds it (and maybe remembers her).

You might like this one if you:
* Enjoy some steam with your romance. Bailey's tale is open-door.
* Like your story set in a small town. I loved reading about the vineyard and winery businesses in this book.
* Side characters and plots thrill you. Hallie's grandmother's business and the fate of the winery added some extra characters to root for.