I love a good Old Flame romance! I loved her Nora Goes Off Script so I was excited to read this one as well. I loved the way the chemistry in this is written and appreciate again such strong supporting characters!

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Annabel Monaghan's "Same Time Next Summer" is an absolute gem of a summer romance. Sam's journey of self-discovery, prompted by her unexpected reunion with her first love, Wyatt, is both relatable and heartwarming.

The novel beautifully explores themes of second chances, the allure of past loves, and the courage to question one's path. The beach setting and the charmingly imperfect family dynamic create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Monaghan's writing is sharp and insightful, and the chemistry between Sam and Wyatt is palpable. The inclusion of a treehouse and a musician hero adds a touch of whimsical romance. This book is a perfect blend of nostalgia and emotional depth, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a feel-good summer escape.

Brittany Pressley and Dan Bittner's superb audiobook narration enhances the story's emotional impact.

5 stars

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This is my second book by Anabel, and I really liked it. Even though it is February and winter in Atlanta- this was my mental beach read LOL. I am a sucker for second chances as you now (and sibling's best friend), and the way that Anabel wove this second chance was wonderful. I liked the dual POV and that we only heard from Wyatt in the past when things went sideways. This was a very slow burn with not almost zero spice BUT I enjoyed the buildup of what was going to happen. We meet Sam (our FMC) who is engaged to her dream man (more like her safe man). When visiting her parents summer house she runs into her ex and first love Wyatt. The man who ghosted her. The man who changed her in so many ways. The man she can't look at now without feeling something. I liked Wyatt's role in this book. He respected Sam's engagement. Made no attempts at any funny business but was just more there. He PUSHED Sam to see that she had been living in a bubble of sorts since things got so broken. Of course he wanted her but he couldn't see how that would happen with where they were. I enjoyed watching Sam slowly unravel and hearing comments from her family like you look happy and you look different.

Sam has her life planned out to a T. Literally. Her and Jack will get married. They will have kid 1 in 3 years followed by kid 2 exactly 3 years later. She will work at her corporate job and just never visit the beach house again. There are too many memories. But Jack has never been and insists on going to see her parents. Which is how Sam has found herself surrounded by memories and pain at the beach house. Oh and her family failed to mention that Wyatt. HER Wyatt. Is in town. Like next door. How is she going to handle this? Apparently not well since she can't form sentences around the man. How can he look even better than he did before? How does he look so unaffected? How has her trip been extended from a weekend to a week all of a sudden? Sam finds herself relaxing. And enjoying herself. She swims with her sister. She surfs. She talks to Wyatt and they decide to try to be friends. She finds out that even though he doesn't seem affected by what transpired between them all those years ago- he was. She finds out he hasn't been telling her things. But why would he? They just drifted. So when he leaves to go back to LA- she finds herself sad. She finds herself not fitting in the way she did before in the city. She finds herself back at the beach this time without Jack. And what do you know- Wyatt is here too. But things have shifted. It doesn't seem that he can fake how he is feeling anymore. And when he leaves again Sam finds herself questioning when her life got so off track? Where did she lose herself? And does she have the strength to walk away and do what she ACTUALLY wants? And will Wyatt be there to see it?

This was a story about grief and different ways people respond to it. Watching Sam shed her bubble of protection and embrace what she was feeling made me REALLY happy. Reading about her and Wyatt and how their relationship bloomed felt SOO special. Reading them about how it fell apart broke my heart. UGH- it was just tragic and beyond hard to comprehend how someone could handle what they went through. But then reading about them finding each other again. How Wyatt helped the old Sam come back and feel safe about it- made it all worth it. I definitely would recommend this one for a feel good read :)

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Sam is visiting her family’s Long Island summer home and encounters her childhood best friend and first love. Overall I enjoyed this story. There were times that I wanted to shake both characters, but second chance is a tough trope for me to get on board with. I found the lack of “wondering” in the years apart to be somewhat unlikely and wish there was a bit more meat in the past content.
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC.

I’m gonna say this is one of my favorite books I’ve read…in my life. I loved this book from start to finish. It was such a heartwarming book that had me all in the feels. I really enjoyed both Wyatt & Sam’s character. I loved the second chance romance aspect of it. This was the perfect story. Everyone needs to read this. It’s literally the perfect book. I can’t say enough good things about it

Sam has a great life and is touring her wedding venue when she runs into her first love, sending the life she thought was perfect into a tailspin.

If you want a summer romance fulling of pining for your first love and what could've been, maybe I would recommend this one. There was nothing wrong with it, but there wasn't anything super unique about this book either. I enjoyed it, but it didn't leave a big impression on me. Maybe that's okay for a beach read, but I wanted a little bit more.

When Sam returns to her family’s summer house on Long Island to scout wedding venues, she doesn’t expect to reconnect with her old boyfriend.

Emotional writing and characters that fit their purpose. There’s nothing majorly unexpected in this book but it doesn’t even matter. Another win for Monaghan!

A sweet, nostalgic love story about second chances and what-ifs. The beachy setting is perfect, and the characters are heartfelt and relatable. A great summer read!

This book has been on my Netgalley for a bit and I haven’t picked it up. I haven’t been into romance in a minute, so I’m not the right person to review it anymore.

Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan is the perfect blend of nostalgia, romance, and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of a charming seaside town, this story takes you on a heartfelt journey as Sam navigates the complexities of love, family, and figuring out what truly matters. Monaghan’s writing is warm and engaging, with characters that feel so real you’ll miss them when the book ends. The chemistry between Sam and Wyatt is electric, and the dual timeline adds depth, making you root for their second chance at love. A delightful summer read that’s both emotional and uplifting!

I want to thank the publisher, netgalley, and the author for the free copy of this book. Unfortunately this story just wasn’t for me but I will be trying books from this author again in the future.

Loved this!! Perfect summer read! So cute and poignant, with all the feelings of summer! It's a very sweet (read: tame, non-spicy) second chance love story, full of sand, surfing, swimming, barbecues, and a treehouse. I loved this book, it's absolutely perfect for summertime!

I’d give it a 3.5-4. Reads a little YAish in the “then” sections. Cute summer beach read. Wyatt came across a little arrogant/conceited to me at times🤷‍♀️

Not my favorite book. I also tried the audiobook and it took me a really long time to finish. I really enjoy this authors other work.

Same Time Next Summer is a heartwarming second-chance romance that beautifully blends past and present. Sam, a woman on the brink of marrying her perfect fiancé, returns to her family’s beach house and finds herself face-to-face with Wyatt, the man who broke her heart years ago. As memories of their intense teenage love and the reasons behind their breakup resurface, Sam is forced to confront her past and make a life-altering decision.

The dual POV structure, with alternating chapters between Sam’s present and the past, perfectly captures the emotional depth of the story. I loved how the glimpses into their younger years helped to inform their present-day behaviors and feelings. This is a story about young love, heartbreak, family drama, and the growth that can only sometimes come with time. A perfect summer read, it’s both nostalgic and refreshing, with a message about what truly matters in love and life.

My first book by this author and a new “automatic read” author! I love a good summer beach read with a good story and characters I actually enjoy reading about. If you are looking for that book to grab on your way to the pool or beach or even just to make you wish that is where you were, this is a great option!

This was an enjoyable romance read. The characters are likable and the romance believable. Sam is about to marry Jack in the Hamptons but she bumps into her old flame, Wyatt while she’s there. He’s always strumming his guitar in his treehouse and it transports Sam back to their younger years. There is plenty of good summer beach nostalgia that make it the perfect beach read. The dual timeline also worked well for this story
Pick this up if you’re headed to the beach!

the perfect beach read! Loved her previous books and this was also well written. The characters were fun and I enjoyed the love story. Overall a very good read!!!

Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan was a solid read. However, it just was not for me and the genre overall was not something I would pick up again.

Ssttttoooooppppp 😭😭😭😭😭 THIS. This is a summer romance book. This is what I want to read. I’m so sad it’s over. Sam and Wyatt will forever live rent free in my head. I loved all of this book. I even loved the third act breakup. I also loved that the parents were present in the story and not just making appearances here and there. I just…. Ugh. This was *chefs kiss* ❤️❤️❤️❤️