It was so gentle and sweet.
So exciting and new for Taryn and so upsetting and scary for Charlie. Or rather, for both.
The story begins innocently with little Taryn, who adores her babysitter.
She looks up at her and also notices how beautiful she is.
However, Charlie disappears one day and Taryn doesn’t think she would ever see her again!

Several years later, Taryn has grown into a beautiful young woman and is finally comfortable enough in her own skin to be herself in college.
Lesbian, single and, somewhat, confident.
Charlie doesn't recognize her right away and is instead fascinated by a beautiful stranger who, in her eyes, could be a model!
It's all the more stunning that it's little Taryn, who is no longer little at all, but actually a lot taller then her and more stunning.
The journey between the two of them is emotionally chaotic, but unstoppable.
It's about finding yourself and loving yourself.
To let one person completely into your heart, even though you are afraid.
To dare to do things and allow new things to happen. In matters of the heart and also for their own future and the wishes they have.

I love Melissa Brayden's writing style. She captures tender moments wonderfully and gives them a certain dignity, even in the characters' embarrassing moments.
This book wrapped me in a cocoon of sweetness and warmth!
Thanks to Melissa Brayden, Bold Stroke Books and Net Galley for this ARC!

I would like to thank Bold Strokes Books, Inc. and NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review!

Oh my goshhhhh I was kicking my feet and giggling the whole time🥹🥹🥹 Taryn and Charlie were adorableeeeeeeeee. Them meeting again years later😭 and Charlie figuring out herself and exploring things with Taryn and all their cute moments together!!😭 I could cry. I need more Stories LIKE this one🫶🏻 will definitely be reading more from Melissa Brayden!!