This is a very well written book about an unforgotten love that is still in the background, fate, and hope. It is a joy to read

An endearing enough story, beautifully told, but so afraid to actually tell itself. I wasn't positive how much of this was fictionalization of life experiences, either. But the characters are charming and the story solid enough. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an opportunity with the title.

A fun read taking us thro the four ‘seasons’ of the main characters life. Fiona Collins is a reliable author of non chicklit female friendship, one for the beach this summer.

I did not enjoy this read. The book seemed to drag without a sense of where we were going. The characters lacked depth.

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this arc.

This book had me gripped from the first page. I loved how it was set over all 4 seasons and 4 decades following Rachel. I loved her character and was rooting for her from the very beginning. Fantastic book, read in one go.

A domestic drama exploring the “one that got away”. Rachel first meets Gabe when she is in her twenties and instantly establishes a rapport, but the timing is off. She is already with her soulmate and she dismisses the attraction. Chance meetings again, decades apart, do not dispel the sense that Gabe is the one and the pull grows stronger, as do Rachel’s other commitments to her husband and family. This is a well crafted and highly relatable story about relationships, commitment, responsibility and disappointment.

With thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for an opportunity to read and review an advance copy.

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Us is a fascinating read. The narrative navigates the different seasons, the different characters and the journey over forty years. The brilliance of the author is that she keeps the reader hooked and invested in the destiny of the diverse characters. Gabe, the handsome American shows up in every decade of these years and it is thrilling to see in entrances and exits. As they intersect over the seasons, the story heats up as we see the different possibilities that emerge as the actors get older.

This is a hopeful and uplifting unconventional romantic novel during times when feeling good is in much need. I loved this!

I absolutely loved this book! I loved the main character Rachel! I loved the author! I loved the plot! I loved everything!

This book is not the type of book I normally read but I am so pleased that I did. Wonderful!

I liked the way the author carefully developed the plot. I loved the ending!! Rachel is amazing!! Surely the ultimate role-model.

This book is set over four decades each decade set in a different season.
It follows Rachel, beginning in spring 1986 when she has a chance encounter with Gabe, an American artist. Followed by three more encounters over the next 3 decades.
I found the first 30 - 35% quite slow going and I almost gave up on it, but after that the story telling quickly made it a real page turner as I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next.
This was a good read & I would recommend it.
Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for this advance read.

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Us by Fiona Collins is a story of meeting the love of your life but he is the man you married. Rachel marries Jonny and is stepmother to his young daughter Teddy. Rachel has always wanted marriage and children and has a dream to open her own art gallery one day. She meets the American, Gabe whose aunt lives in the village where Rachel lives.
Gabe and Rachel meet up during the years but Rachel always goes back to Jonny.
Until they are all entering their sixth decade and Gabe is back for his aunt’s funeral, will this be the time Rachel goes back with Gabe to America?will they finally have their happy ever after?
Recommended

A lovely story where you know the outcome you want quite early on but need the characters to catch up. It is light and easy to read with emotional threads throughout.

I loved this book, so sweet and a perfect beach read. I am so pleased I got this one. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

It took me a while to get into this one. The first season, Spring, is a description of Rachel’s very nice life in a quaint British village in the 1980’s. She’s engaged to Jonny, an aspiring author and local celebrity but then she meets Gabe, an American artist and she goes back and forth between true love and stability.

In Summer, no spoilers, but Rachel travels to Morocco, where things heat up (pun intended) and I enjoyed it so much more from this point. Rachel and Gabe continue to meet years apart picking up their relationship from where they last left off. It’s a very slow burn, will they, won’t they with some questionable characters in the background.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

I mostly enjoyed it but admit there were times when I struggled to get through a section, but more often I couldn't wait to see what happened and to get back to the book. Overall, I really enjoyed this story of a lifelong love, two people who were truly meant to be together!

I was so engrossed in this book. I really didn't know where it was going to go. Felt the storyline was so realistic and I just couldn't stop reading. Fiona Collins is fast becoming an auto buy author.

Thanks netgalley and publishers for arc
Have to say this book was one I picked up and put down a few times before finally completing
It follows Rachel and her life and love and her family and relationships and it’s a sort of will she / won’t she scenario throughout the book with Gabe
Nice book about how to navigate adult friendships and relationships

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Us. By Fiona Collins

If I could, I would give this book more than 5⭐️

Beautifully written, heart-wrenching and poignant, the story of Rachel and Gabe will stay with me for a very long time.

Rachel has her whole life mapped out. After witnessing her parent’s disastrous marriage, she craves the stability her life with Jonny will provide her, but Rachel didn’t factor in meeting Gabe.

The connection between Rachel and Gabe is electric, however Rachel can’t walk away from her perfectly steady life.

Over the decades, fate brings Gabe back into Rachel’s life again and again, making her question whether her perfect life is all she has convinced herself it is.

I adored every moment of this book.

5⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Rachel is all set to marry Jonny and she meets Gabe, she still marries but she and Gabe meet now and again over the decades . A story of enduring love. Wonderful reading.

Unfortunately I was bored by this book. After the first few chapters, i skimmed until the end. provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

'Summer, Spring, Autumn, Us' is a systematic, consistent, gracefully composed story featuring intricately crafted characters. Despite starting off slowly, the plot is fascinating and emotive. This book contains themes of hope, fate, love and loss, making it a worthwhile read.

Rachel's personal development and the growth she attains by the story's completion make for a beautiful leading character.

I have read other books by this author, and this recent one may be my favourite so far. This is a must-have for those who appreciate character development and a happy conclusion.

This is, without a doubt, a story for all seasons - grab a copy today!