Another amazing story by Julie. Everytime I read something from here I can’t put it down. I can’t wait to devour the next book she writes.

I absolutely adore the way Julie Soto writes chemistry and characters! It’s just so fantastic. Kicking my feet at these cuties fall in love and enjoyed all the seconds of it. I don’t know anything about music specifically but I adored it all

A Reylo fic? Say no more. I volunteer as tribute. This was my first book by Julie Soto and I'm in love. 4.5 ⭐️ It was a delicious and easy read from start to finish. I was obsessed and WOW those steamy scenes - you could feel the passion between Alex and Gwen. They ŵere hot, intimate and did I say hot 🥵 I will definitely be reading more books from Julie. Thank you for the copy ❤️

I absolutely loved this book, the tension between the main characters were delicious. Their companionship developed over the course of the story, was so nice to see and I think they truly became intuned to each other in both a physical and emotional sense.

Hot guy? Check. Written by Julie Soto? Double check. I loved this, if you loved her first book, I think you would love this one even more so. Highly recommend it!

This had the perfect ending thank you for that Julie

- Romance
- M/F
- Classical music
- Celebrity
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- Found Family
- Spice

This book just like forget me not I read from Julie is so well written and so easy to read. As someone who often struggles to start a book its really nice to see.

Seeing classical instruments being written about in modern day and showing how they can be cool and modern and interesting is really nice to see, makes me want to hunt out something like they do in real life.

The romance was really nicely done, I liked how they grew and evolved together. I really enjoyed the FMC joy for life even with the tough loss she had faced at a young age, and the MMC fight to be perfect and escape the mould he was expected to in life.

This was such a lovely romance, it was a joy to read.

(Only 3.5 stars as like most romances I am not sure if I see myself re-reading it?)

Thank you so much to netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for a copy of this arc. (sorry it took me so long :D )

While I think the authors first book is still my favorite this was a great follow up. The classical music world was an amazing setting and the connection the two leads have was amazing. I really loved the ins and outs of the orchestra and all the other elements and their growing connection. I docked a star simply because I found the conflict very minor and easily resolved. The stakes of this book just weren’t that high for me. But a very enjoyable and engrossing read. Can’t wait for her next book!

After Loving Forget me Not I couldn't wait to read Not Another Love Song and it did not disappoint! This book was so good and I loved every minute of it. The story was beautifully written and even though I am not trained on any musical instrument I loved that aspect of this story. Thank you Forever and Netgally for my gifted copy!

4.5 ⭐️

This book hits. The tension between the two MCs slaps - so so good. I loved the writing all together. I didn't read the fanfic prior to this being published and didn't have a frame of reference. This is heavily orchestra themed. I think this just works. I can muddle my way through some basic songs on a few instruments, but that's about it. I know zero things about string instruments. I never felt like the references were too much. I really connected with Gwen and loved Alex. This was a solid read - highly recommended.

This was my first Julie Soto book and will not be my last! I found every aspect of this book so fun and enjoyable, something I found very impressive considering the subject matter was about orchestras. Makes me want to download some instrumental covers of popular music. Can Thornes and Roses please be real?!?

The growth that both Alex and Gwen went through in this book together was so sweet. Through each other they were able to figure out what they truly wanted and was missing in their lives. They relied on one another but not to the point where they couldn’t thrive without the other. They were truly there to lift one another about and make each other better people both personally and professionally.

Gwen was such a great character. She was still figuring out what she wanted in her future and I felt like she really grew into herself as the story went on. The only plot line that I felt went flat was the Juilliard part as she never fully addressed if she decided go to audition again. I felt she was so great though and I really want to listen and watch her play both the violin and cello. Plus, her story on how she got to be where she was through dedication and persistence was so inspiring.

Alex is that bad boy character yet he plays classical instruments. The dichotomy between his black cat persona and his career is so funny and yet works. I love how he is so soft and open with Gwen once he accepts his feelings for her. He is so done who will drop everything just for her, something made obvious by him quitting the band.

Speaking of the band, I hope Lorenzo burns in the fiery pits of hell. He is such scum for taking advantage of Alex. He got way too involved and overstepped when he decided to keep Gwen and Alex apart and was emotionally abusive when he tried to isolate Alex from his loved ones. He also basically kidnapped Gwen.

I loved this book so much and finished it in one sitting. I need more! Excited to read Forget Me Not Bombshell since it is Ama’s story.

Thank you to the publisher and author for an eARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

a really good romance book. julie soto made the cello very sexy and im now a fan! cannot wait to read rose in chains

This was such an amazing book I finished it so quickly! I quickly fell in love with the characters and their story. Julie Soto is such an amazing author

As a musician myself, I could not put this book down. This was favorite read of 2024, and the dynamics between the members of the orchestra were spot-on. Julie clearly did her research, and I appreciated how accurate every little detail was.

This has been my favorite romance of the year. These characters, their tension, THE CELLO???? The way music and musical appreciation are woven through every bit of this story is perfectly whimsical. I think what I loved the most was the underlying Reylo coding! But I just loved everything about this book! at this point, I believe Julie Soto couldn't possibly write a book that I didn't absolutely adore! I think I liked this even more than I did Forget Me Not, which was unforgettable

“It’s about a cello who fell in love with a violin”
This story centers around two rivaling musicians who both wanted first chair in their orchestra. While tension rises for them in their work their personal relationship builds up as well.

I really enjoyed this book and love the way Julie Soto writes tension. We get clear communication from the beginning from Alex and I love that, Gwen has a hard time figuring out for herself what is the right path and that was so relatable!

Overall a solid romance and had some major swoony bits that gave me the tummy flips and everything!! My only complaint is that while we got a lot of information about our characters back story I had a hard time connecting to them. It almost felt like we were just given details that lacked an emotional connection.

Thank you to forever pub and NetGalley for the eARC !!

An Absolute delight! I loved the sizzling chemistry between the characters and the perfect of romance, tension, and heartfelt moments. the enemies-to-lovers dynamic was so well done, and the writing kept me hooked from start to finish. If you love witty banter, swoon-worthy moments, and a romance that feels real, this book is must-read!

Gwen Jackson is a self-taught professional violinist. Xander Thorne is the exact opposite—a rock star cellist with a bad attitude. They both play in the Manhattan Pops, and their styles couldn’t be more different.

This was simply amazing, the dynamics between Gwen and Xander. I couldn’t get enough. And the spice….🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.
Not sure I can look at a cello the same way again. 😏

Enjoyed this book! But some of it was a little difficult to believe. How does one become the first chair so easily?

However, I think the characters and their relationships were well captured and I enjoyed reading about them!

Great storyline, very engaging from start to end. Really loved the book and looking forward to your future works.

Great book. Immediately wanted to read all as I wanted to know what would happen. Addictive read for sure!
The writing is sharp, emotional, and full of charm, making it impossible to put down. The characters are very well-developed, and the romance is both swoon-worthy and deeply authentic. Soto’s storytelling is engaging, balancing humor and heart perfectly. If you love a book that makes you feel everything: joy, longing, and pure happiness, this one is a must-read! Only thing I would say is that I didn't love the ending but everything else was really nice and cute.

Amazing chemistry between Gwen and Xander! I loved the angst and the yearning and Xander being boy obsessed was the cherry on top! I was giggling and kicking my feet while reading this book. I loved the full circle moment at the end of the book. It was also a nice surprise to see the characters from Forget Me Not.