I'm new to Anna Huang books and as a first book of hers to read i have to say i will quickly be purchasing all her others to dive right in. I loved Sammy and Olivia and their whole dynamic as a couple and really wanted the best for them.

Highly recommend!

Sammy and Olivia have been broken up for years but their chemistry is undeniable when they are brought back together. When Olivia's apartment floods, she asks Sammy for help and ends up temporarily moving in with him. Olivia has spent their time apart focused on her career, while Sammy has never gotten over her. The four book in this series did not disappoint as a forced proximity, second chance romance.

It took me a while to read this one and that was not the case with her other books. It was a good book, but not as good as the Twisted series.

This steamy second-chance romance follows Olivia and Sammy, two exes who find themselves living under the same roof after an unexpected apartment flood. Their chemistry is undeniable, and their journey from past heartbreak to rekindled love is filled with emotional moments that tug at your heartstrings.

Huang’s writing is witty and engaging, making it easy to root for Olivia and Sammy as they navigate their complicated feelings. The mix of humor, romance, and heartfelt moments creates a perfect balance that keeps you hooked from start to finish. If you love stories about second chances, personal growth, and sizzling romance, “If We Were Perfect” is a must-read!

Dernier tome de la série If Love d'Ana Huang et j'ai passé un excellent moment!
Cette fois-ci, nous allons avoir l'histoire entre Olivia et Sammy que nous avions suivi éperdument amoureux lors du premier tome mais qui se sont séparés depuis plus de quatre ans... Mais quand ils recroisent et que Sammy propose à Olivia de l'héberger chez lui le temps que son appartement soit refait, peut-être qu'ils arriveront à s'entendre de nouveau...

Depuis le début de cette série, j'attendais cette histoire avec grande impatience et je n'ai pas été déçue! C'est vraiment une histoire de seconde chance, douce amère mais qui donne de l'espoir malgré tout et malgré tout ce qu'ils traversent ils se soutiennent mutuellement. J'ai beaucoup aimé le fait qu'Olivia s'affirme au fil des pages surtout vis à vis de sa mère et Sammy est vraiment mignon même si j'ai eu envie de la frapper une fois ^^ Revoir les personnages des tomes précédents donnent vraiment du baume au cœur et j'espère vraiment que cette saga sera traduite un jour en français!

En bref, un excellent dernier tome!

I have read several of Ana Huang's books and was really excited to get to read this one. This was one of her earlier books, prior to the Twisted series. I enjoyed this one, but maybe just not as much as the others. Still a win and still a wonderful lesson that love doesn't have to be perfect.

Ironically, this was not a perfect romance but actually, that was the whole point of the novel. You don't have to be perfect and love won't be either! Ana Huang's debut series does show its colors as well.... debut writing. The writing is a bit juvenile lacking the descriptive language she's known to possess in her later novels and the romance is a bit cliche resonant of the early-New Adult novels she grew up reading so that makes this series a bit dated for the current generation of the romance audience. However, the growth is nice to see and dedicated AH fans will clamor for the pretty new editions, I'm sure!

This book was so good! Each page had me wanting to read more and more. I am excited to read more from this author!

4/5⭐️

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for the advanced readers edition in exchange for an honest review!


“I realized you didn’t ruin my life. You ruined me for other women”


Honestly you could stick any Ana huang book infront of me and I’ll read it, her books are so fun to read and I eat them up every time!!!! This book especially was so cute, mind you I’m not a big fan of the second chance romance trope but Ana executed it perfectly here! The banter, angst, and pining seen between Olivia and Sammy alone was worth this rating. I think they both definitely made mistakes in their relationship, but coming to terms with their faults and learning from them to become better people than they were before, not just for themselves but for eachother, was what really had me tearing up. They both suffered in their own way and deserved to be happy and loved wholly and unconditionally and that’s what I saw here. Overall this book was AMAZING, and I definitely recommend it!!

4.25 Stars

Ana you’re a second chance romance baddie! This was soooo cute! I loved getting to see a character like Olivia, who I see so much of myself in, get her happy ending without having to compromise her goals or her career. In all I would say I liked this series, especially given the fact that Ana is one of my favourite authors, it was amazing to see how her writing has improved and grown.

I was very pleasantly surprised by these books. Ana Huang seems to be everywhere these days and her books have that Colleen Hoover, self-published look about them, so I was skeptical going in, but within the first few pages, I realized Huang's writing and character development are MUCH better than Hoover's. Is it all a little bit melodramatic? Sure, but it adds to the sexual tension, and keeps you reading.

Sammy and Olivia met on a study abroad program when they were just barely adults, and fell in love. They broke up very badly when Olivia couldn't bring herself to stand up to her mom's elitist expectations, and support Sammy, who wanted to be a baker. For years they have been circling around each other at mutual friends' events, and then finally they end up in the same city. It's clear from the beginning that Sammy has it bad for Olivia--he helps her out when he really didn't have to. When her apartment floods, he offers to let her live with him. They reestablish a friendship, and then become lovers again. Not only is there chemistry on fire, they are fun and funny together. Huang makes us root for them, which is why the third act (and 3.5) breakups were a bit much. I like a little "will they/won't they," but I don't like it when one of the characters just suddenly turns into a jerk for a plot device. That's my only qualm with this book that I otherwise really enjoyed. I'll definitely be picking up more of her books.

4/5

Another Ana Huang classic! She knows how to get me hooked from the beginning. A cute, low-stress second chance romance that you could read in one afternoon. I loved it and will keep coming back for more!

Probably the best book of the series (but I really wasn't a fan of the first 2 so that really isn't saying much). It involves a second/third chance love and wraps up some of the lives of other characters from previous books in this series. Although they say you don't need to read this one in order, I found that I appreciated seeing the past characters and their stories so I would suggest reading them in order (ie this one last). Excited to read more by this author since this was my first time reading her work :) Thank you Sourcebooks/Bloom Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

In If We Were Perfect, the fourth and final installment of the If Love series, Sammy and Olivia’s complicated past finally takes center stage. After years apart following a breakup during a semester abroad, this book delves into their reunion as they confront unresolved issues and rediscover the connection that once brought them together.

Their love story is both fiery and filled with challenges—family interference, career ambitions, and stubborn pride all stand in their way. Yet, despite these obstacles, their chemistry is undeniable, and their bond crackles with intensity.
The series also excels in its portrayal of friendship. Olivia and Sammy’s close-knit group of friends provides unwavering support, creating a refuge from the pressures of their personal lives. Though a minor character, Sammy’s mother is a standout with her lively, demanding, and often hilarious personality, adding a delightful touch of humor to the story.

Huang skillfully weaves in themes like workplace harassment, family drama, and infidelity, adding depth to the narrative while highlighting messages of female empowerment.

If We Were Perfect is a satisfying conclusion to a series that delivers relatable characters, a compelling plot, and a sizzling romance. I received this ARC through NetGalley, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to provide an honest review of this must-read series.

Be still my heart! I devoured this in one sitting! God Ana Huang has never disappointed me! I'm obsessed with everything she writes and this was no different

Disclaimer: I did not read the other 3 books in this series nor have I read any other Ana Huang books. That being said, I feel as though this story is able to stand alone, some storylines from the previous books my be spoiled but it did not effect my understanding of the core storyline.
I am not typically a second chance fan, but I Loved the use of a second chance romance in conjunction with a forced proximity trope.
Both of our MCs are very driven in their lives.
They each recognize they had fault in the relationship’s previous failure, and they begin to work through those issues as we see them come back together.
Was a quick read, I was able to finish on my downtime in an afternoon.
I will definitely be checking out the rest of this series and more of Ana Huang’s works.
Thank you to Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for the advanced readers edition in exchange for an honest review!

When I saw this book on NetGalley, I just had to give it a shot. I've read both her other series (Twisted and King of Sins), and I've absolutely loved them. While this is the fourth book in the series, it can read as a standalone. It really stood on its own and I didn't feel like I was missing anything from not having read the rest of the series. And this despite beeing a second chance romance between those two exes.
Now, I like Ana Huang's characters. Sammy and Olivia were really driven characters with their driving thing outside of their potential romance, which I always appreciate. You have Sammy with his popular bakery, and Olivia working toward her career and potential promotion. It was interesting to see them both have to make their own amends to get together. They both had fault in the ending of their relationship the first time, and they both acknowledged them as they get back together. And we then get to see them have to face similar challenged once again and have to learn to make different decisions.
Now, considering I have read her other two series, it is hard not to compare them. I do have to say, this was not my favorite book of Ana Huang (I absolutely love her King of Sins series), but it was enough for me to want to go and read the rest of this series. In then end, I really enjoyed it, and it was the kind of romance that I could easily devour in an afternoon. If you are a fan of Ana Huang, I definitely recommend you give this book a chance.

Loved the use of second chance romance with some forced proximity tropes. Lots of mutual pining. I liked seeing Sammy and Olivia work through their hangups from their first failed relationship. I liked seeing Olivia’s dealing with her relationship with her mother. Lots of cupule and family drama in this story.

I read the whole series and the only thing I wasn't a fan of was the third person point of view, otherwise I am a fan of this series. I think I would have loved it so much more from the first person point of view.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. These two get a second chance to figure out how to move on from the past, and they're hoping the timing is better this time. Olivia and Sammy have a passionate, steaming, loving, and challenging relationship. Their chemistry is amazing. I really appreciate how the author has explored friendship in this series. Sammy and Olivia have a wonderful group of friends that are more like family.

Thank you so much to Ana, Bloom Books, and NetGalley, for the ARC copy.