Meet Me in Tahiti by Georgia Toffolo is a captivating, emotionally charged romance set against the breathtaking backdrop of the South Pacific. The story follows Zoe Tayler, a strong-willed travel writer who, after enduring a life-altering car accident and a heartbreaking betrayal from her former love, Finn Doherty, has learned to guard her heart. When Zoe is assigned to review a luxury hotel in Tahiti, she never expects to come face-to-face with Finn, the man who once shattered her trust.

Toffolo weaves a tender narrative of second chances and personal growth as Zoe and Finn navigate the complexities of their past while exploring the beautiful islands together. Their reunion brings up old wounds, but it also offers an opportunity for healing, as they rediscover their shared connection and the possibility of a future together.

The novel beautifully explores themes of forgiveness, vulnerability, and the power of love, while also showcasing the stunning, escapist allure of Tahiti. Toffolo’s vivid descriptions and heartfelt character development make Meet Me in Tahiti a delightful and emotionally resonant read, perfect for fans of contemporary romance with depth and a touch of wanderlust.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I tried to pick this one up a few times but it did not seem to engage me. I did ultimately choose to DNF because life is too short to force yourself through a book you aren't enjoying.

I do think this book is probably lovely for others, I just found it wasn't catching me.

Thank you to Harlequin and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I didn’t know this until I had started reading this that it was a part of a series - I’m definitely tempted to go and read the other books leading up to this one! It was really nice to read a romance that had a female lead who was a paraplegic, though the story did talk about Zoe’s challenges as a women with a disability her growth and the stories plot was about so much more. The back story between Finn and Zoe and their history back home was woven through the book seamlessly. I also liked the way both the folklore from Tahiti and their hometown back in England was incorporated. I was rooting for these characters! I did find at times it was hard to determine whose POV we were hearing from because there wasn’t any clear marker at the beginning of chapters - mind you this was an e-ARC that I was reading so that could be fixed in the official publication. Overall this was a good romance with more depth than your average romance! Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was so excited for this because I love books with disability representation. Disability representation means so much to me & I am always so grateful to find it in books, especially romance books.
The writing in this book didn’t always have a flow so I struggled from the beginning immersing myself into the story. This has an intriguing premise with back stories that will have you curious but I just couldn’t get into the writing style unfortunately.

Thanks to. NetGalley & Canary Street Press for the gifted copy, which I voluntarily read & reviewed.

2.5 stars

I unfortunately did not love this one and put it down at 30%. The set-up felt very clunky and the characters were giving cartoon. However I must say the cover is gorgeous and I’d be interested in what the author writes next.

I haven't read the other books in this series but was able to dive into this one with no issue, there were sprinkles of events and relationships from the previous books so it would've been nice to read those first but this does stand alone and I was never confused or lost reading it. I was drawn to the book because of the gorgeous cover and I've never read a book where the FMC is in a wheelchair, I basically fell in love from the beginning, Zoe is an incredible protagonist, she's strong and brave, she is so independent but has learned that it's okay to rely on some people, you just need trust! She's a travel writer and while on location for a story runs into Finn, the bad boy from her past she was in love with in high school but they were from different worlds and never meant to be. This story was at once beautifully written and evocative and at the same time, they were so friggin awkward and adorable with each other that I was constantly laughing out loud! I was rooting for them hard and I loved their connection through folklore and fairy tales, especially about mermaids!!

Meet Me In Tahiti by Georgia Toffolo ⭐⭐⭐


Beach Reads 🏖
Disability Rep ♿
Romance ❤
Slow burn 🔥


It was a cute fun romance and Zoe and Finn are perfect for each other. Glad they reconnected.

Thanks NetGalley for advance copy.

Zoe remembers the days she was over the moon for the local bad boy Finn. She wanted to believe that he could have been the one person she could rely on after her debilitating car accident, but he proved to be another failure in life. She has picked up the pieces and learned how to live with her disability. Zoe is now a successful travel writer and spends her time showing the world they can travel despite any physical challenges.

Zoe arrives in Tahiti at a resort only to discover that Finn is the owner. She is flooded with emotions. She is not ready to forgive, but she needs to move forward. Finn agrees to show her around, but she can keep her emotions from getting the best of her.

I fluctuated with this story. There are so many things to love about the plot. There’s the fact that this is a second-chance romance on an island. I love all of that. I even appreciated the author’s ability to show Zoe’s disability and how she navigated various challenges in her travels. However, the character’s development felt stunted in so many ways. The readers are meant to believe that Zoe and Finn have not been in contact for ten years. That’s a long time, and their personalities should have changed. However, they felt young to me. The immaturity was on full display.

The insta-love was another factor for me. I didn’t like that they were almost ready to be full-fledged in a relationship after such a traumatic turn of events from their past. It was like, let’s forget about all that pain and move forward. However, they needed to find a healthy medium. The author throws in a bit of drama disguised as miscommunication, and then they are back in love. Too fast, not enough deep, lasting connection to appeal to romantic sensibilities.

I didn’t realize this was a part of a series. I think that maybe I should go back to get the feels from one of the other books by this author since I’m not that familiar with her writing style.

Overall, this is truly a light romance. Perfect for a lazy afternoon and fans of contemporary romance.

~ Samantha

I was looking forward to this book because of the disability representation and the tropical setting. I didn't know that it was part of a series. It could have helped to know that before requesting this book.

There were so many instances of characters thinking things in their heads without ever saying them out loud.They cant expect someone to know what they are thinking, if they don't tell them.

I found the main characters to be unlikeable, and the slow burn was too slow burn for me.

I’m all for a beach read on the beach. Especially one that has amazing setting and disability rep. However, this one did not hit for me. I had no idea this was a series until I finished the story so hate good. But it wasn’t for me

Zoe Tayler has lived her life trying to prove her strength and independence. Her parents have always suffocated her and after she became a wheelchair user from an accident it only got worse. She is now a travel writer and her latest designation is a luxury resort in French Polynesia. The owner of the resort happens to be Finn, the boy who broke her heart and never looked back.

Finn never felt he was good enough for Zoe. Everyone in their small town told him so, including her parents. He left to protect her and let her down in the worst way, leaving when she needed him most. He is now is a successful owner of multiple resorts. The last person he expects to see staying at his new resort in Zoe, but maybe this is their second chance to make things right between them. They have a lot of trauma and baggage to work through, but they are worth overcoming painful memories.

I love that the books Georgia writes really delves into difficult topics and does not shy away from trauma. The characters were very flawed in this novel but worthy of love. The tension is the book relied heavily of miscommunication which gets a but tiresome. There is a lot of inner monologues of the characters but they don't share with the other and expect the other to understand their motivations. The characters do grow a lot over the span of the novel and really work on their issues together and separately but the play off at the end comes and then the novel is instantly over. It feels rushed and witch so much thought being put into the build up it would be great for the follow through to be there.

I wanted to like this book so much. I was so excited when I saw the main character was a wheelchair user. Unfortunately, I just did not like Zoe at all. I really disliked her character and this took a lot away from the story for me.

You can tell that the author did lots of research into wheelchair users and didn’t issues that might face.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher HTP/TheHive for providing me with this book for free in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own. #HTP #HTPTheHive #Partner #HTPInfluencer #TheHiveInfluencer #HTPHive

I thought this book was light hearted and fun. I enjoyed it. It was a quick and easy read that would be perfect for a day at the beach. As an individual who lives with multiple disabilities, I knew that I had to read this book when I found out that FMC was disabled. I thought that Georgia Toffolo did a great job representing the disabled community and I hope more authors follow her lead. I also enjoyed the romantic chemistry.

Overall, this book was a super fun and cute read and I definitely recommend it!



Many Thanks again to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book in exchange for my honest review.

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This was a cute and fun read! I absolutely loved the tropical setting and getting to see Zoe and Finn fall back in love.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. These opinion are completely my own.

I'm sorry to say I could not finish this book. As someone in a wheelchair I was looking forward to see myself in a romance. I saw museum, but the real me would of ran from the resort.

Meet Me in Tahiti
By Georgia Toffolo
Rating: 4 out 5
Reviewed by Veronica
Series Name: Meet Me, # 3

Meet Me in Tahiti is another wonderful installment in the Meet Me series.


Zoe Tayler has spent her life doing battle: first fighting her parents for independence and then, after a car accident at eighteen, adjusting to the fact she would not walk again. She remained strong until the day Finn Doherty, the one person she thought she could trust, broke her heart. Now a successful travel writer, Zoe is excited to be reviewing a new luxury hotel for her blog in the beautiful South Pacific—until she meets its owner.

Finn was never good enough for Zoe. He knew it. Zoe’s family knew it. The village of Hawkes Cove made sure he knew it. And then he proved everyone right when he let her down in the worst way possible. Becoming a successful businessman has convinced Finn his past is behind him—until a journalist turns up to review his new resort.

Meeting again stirs up all the old feelings, and all the painful memories that pulled them apart, too. As Finn shows Zoe the exotic wonders of the islands, both face the fact their shared past might just be the beginning of a future. But only if Zoe can win the biggest battle of her life—facing up to her heart’s desire.
If you are looking for a book (and series) that is the perfect comfort read, then I would highly recommend giving this book (and series) a try. I loved the first two books in this series and could not wait to get my hands on Meet Me in Tahiti. For those new to the series, you can read each book as a stand-alone, but I would highly recommend reading the other books in this series because they are absolutely wonderful. This book focuses on Zoe's story. Zoe is a travel writer and is determined to show the world that she can live her own life and be independent. First, I just have to gush about the setting. It really was the perfect setting for a romance novel. Georgia's lush and vivid descriptions transported me to a breathtaking tropical island, and she had me wanting to pack my bags so I could soak up all the beauty and sun that this island had to offer. But alas, my bank account won't allow me to travel that far, so I will just have to re-read this book to satisfy that travel itch.

This is another wonderfully paced book, and there is enough going on in the story to keep me entertained. This book switches between Zoe and Finn's POV, which I enjoyed. Finn is Zoe's first love interest, but nothing materialized romantically between them when they were teenagers. The romance in this book was beautifully written, and I devoured every moment that these two characters were together. If you are a fan of a second chance, pinning, and a hero who doesn't think he is good enough for the heroine, then you will enjoy the love story between Zoe and Finn. What made this romance stand out was how Georgia shifted between past and present. We get to see various flashbacks from both Zoe and Finn's POVs, which give us a deeper understanding of their characters and added this extra something to the romantic journey that unfolded on these pages.

Meet Me in Tahiti is a heartwarming, beautiful story about being brave and believing in second chances.

Thank you, Harlequin Trade Publishing, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Yes for traveling with disabilities...

Having travelled extensively, as an able bodied person, I saw first hand how hard it is for people with disabilities to travel and visit resorts or tourist attractions, so that was the appeal to me.

I did not realize that this was part of a series, so there is that.
Zoe is a travel writer with a physical disability. But she doesn't let her limitations limit her.

Finn dumped Zoe years ago and he moved on and as far away from her as possible. To Tahiti. I didn't care for him much because he did let her down and dumped her when she needed him most. Then he had a great life.

Thank you to the publisher for giving me the chance to read an early digital ARC of this book. If you are looking for the perfect summer romance, look no further than Meet Me in Tahiti. It is truly the perfect summer escape, and readers will find themselves transported to paradise. Not only does this one have super swoony romance scenes but the disability representation is also very important. I have been trying to read more diverse books with characters who are genuine, and this one checks all the boxes! Out on Tuesday!

Absolutely swoony, angsty, and romantic as hell!

When I first requested this book, I didn't realize it's a new edition of the book that has already been released.

Fin & Zoe were perfect for each other & had a really good second chance romance. Fin was a goner for Zoe from the very first moment itself & I adored how he referred to her as his "mermaid."

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.