Book Thoughts!

This was had me tearing up! I loved watching Oli & Charlee’s second chance romance!
While I did love Charlee, Oli STOLE THE show for me in this book! He was THE MOST SENSITIVE cinnamony cinnamon roll ever.

Y’all they were good ol’ fashioned pen pals in the first time line! 🥹 Then they got some MAJOR forced proximity to help that second chance romance bud!

Loyal friend are always a win!

This is the third book in an interconnected series! I did not realize that and read it first! I have some catching up to do as the writing was so enjoyable!

🌶️ 🌶️🌶️—easy to skip & not lose out on any of the story!!

Thank you, to the author for the eARC!

Unbearably Yours is the perfect book for people who want an anonymous pen pals to enemies (ish) to lovers, dual timeline, forced proximity, workplace romance, and all the nature + fall vibes you could want! This book has such a cute romance storyline but also has themes of loss, grief, and personal growth! It really brings more depth to the book and makes it a very interesting read!

I loved the chemistry and back and fourth between Oliver (male main character) and Charlee (female main character), in their letters AND after they meet each other, and also getting to see that chemistry grow when they meet through letters and when they come back together to work on their work project.

This book really just had me giggling and kicking my feet and I'm curious about the other books in this series! Thanks so much to Elodie Colliard for an early copy in exchange for an unbiased review!💖

This book has single handily changed my outlook on pen pals lol

Charlee and Oliver were set up as pen pals in college and after a year of letters that get progressively more swoon worthy with each one, the communication goes cold.

Until five years later, their jobs bring them back together IN PERSON 🙌🏻 god I love a second chance 🤤

Oliver shot right to the top of the book boyfriend list. He is literally my ideal man lol. Hard and soft where and when he needs to be. Emotionally intelligent. Caring and kind and calm. Good in an emergency. I would give a kidney for this man to be real 🤣

Charlee is my favourite kind of lady 🥹 she takes not sh!t and can dish it back when needed. Watching these two learn to trust each other again and heal old wounds was a joyyyyy.

We also love a man who takes his timmmeeee 👀 no rushing even if we beg for it 👀

I loved it. The absolute perfect transition book to go from summer to fall.

So happy to have gotten to read this one!

⭐️ My rating: 4.5/5
This is such a good read for fall 🍂 Let me tell you it is the definition of sweet and spicy.

Love, love, love the concept and the letter exchanges between Oliver and Charlee. Their connection was so sweet and heartwarming.

Both characters have experienced tremendous loss and grief and the author writes this with such love and care 🤍

I love that Charlee and Oliver are opposites. While Charlee is like a black cat 🐈‍⬛, Oliver is a sweet cinnamon roll 🧡 I’m sure you’ll fall in love with them both.

So grab a cosy blanket, your favorite hot beverage, light some candles and enjoy!

Many thanks to publisher and netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really hoped I'd love this onee. I was so excited when i got the arc, and the plot and tropes seemed really interesting. But i got bored so fast. It had its sweet moments but some of them were just cringy. I liked the writing style and how it keeps shifting from the present to their letters in the past. And Oliver is such a sweetheart 🥹

Thank you to Elodie Colliard and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! I enjoyed the story especially the intensity of emotions the hero had and how he held on to his love for the heroine.

Unbearably Yours is Oliver and Charlee's story of love, angst and reconnection of a love which started as PenPals. If friends to lovers, small town, characters who love hiking and the wilderness, is your jam fo read this now.

If you are like me and a sucker for, second chances, heartwarming small-town charm, and a love story that’s both swoon-worthy and full of surprises, then Unbearably Yours by Elodie Colliard is the perfect book to curl up with.

This steamy romance takes you deep into the breathtaking wilderness of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, where estranged lovers Charlee and Oliver are forced to face their past (and each other)while filming a documentary that could save their careers.

The chemistry between Charlee and Oliver crackles with unresolved tension from the start, making their forced proximity all the more delicious.

Colliard weaves their backstory into the narrative, teasing out the reasons behind their estrangement and building up the anticipation for that inevitable moment when they finally confront their past. I was all for the angst and rolling tension.

What makes Unbearably Yours stand out for me was the way it balances the breathtaking scenario of the Great Bear Rainforest with the emotional journey of its characters. It just all fit so well. The lush descriptions of the wild, untamed landscape mirror the raw, untamed feelings that Charlee and Oliver have for each other. Adding depth and richness to the story as the two navigate their way through the wilderness, and their complicated relationship.

As the story unfolds, you’ll find yourself rooting for Charlee and Oliver to get their much-deserved happily-ever-after, even as they stumble through misunderstandings and old wounds. Their journey is one of growth, healing, and learning to trust again, all wrapped up in a romance that’s as tender as it is passionate.

High recommend if you are after a romantic, through the roof tension read.

Thank you to the publisher Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op, The authors Elodie Colliard and Netgalley for a copy of this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Absolutely blown away by how good this was! It was such a lovely second chance romance. It was inspiring, moving and so romantic.

I loved the two main characters. They both felt very real and genuine. I could totally understand their hesitance to rekindle their love but at the same time the pull towards one another is too strong. Love always wins! The romance definitely has it's always been you vibes which I just melt for.

I liked the use of letters as a way to provide flashbacks/scenes from the past. I thought this was clever and don't see it used often in second chance romances. I liked being able to see the how the relationship was before. I think it makes the reunion more impactful.

I thought the setting was unique and a lot of fun. I personally am not a camping girl but I got to experience it through this book. I liked how the forest was described, very beautiful! I also liked that the setting forced the main characters to share a tent haha!

Unbearably Yours is for fans of mutual pining, angst, second chance romances and it's always been you. Highly recommend!

*Part of a series but can be read as a standalone*

Do you ever read a book that instantly becomes your favorite, stirs deep emotions, and makes you connect so deeply with the story that you just know it’s going to stay with you? That’s exactly what this book did for me. I loved every single second of it and now I can confidently say that these characters have become my comfort characters.

The writing is absolutely beautiful!! it felt like I was watching a movie in my mind. Charlee and Oliver, the main characters, are everything I could ever want. Charlee is now one of my favorite FMC—she’s bold, strong, resilient, and incredibly lovable. Oliver, on the other hand, is such a sweet, soft-hearted man, and I just fell in love with him. He’s so kind, so lovely, and the perfect balance to Charlee’s fierceness. Their dynamic is perfect!

The connection between Charlee and Oliver is electric—their chemistry, the way they understand each other, the dialogues that made me smile, the banter that had me grinning, and the romantic moments that warmed my heart. Everything about their relationship felt so genuine and touching. I loved every bit of it.

The side characters are equally lovable. It felt like I was reading about people I’ve known for ages! The small-town setting added a cozy, warm vibe that made the story even more special—it’s the kind of place that feels like home. And then there’s the penpal element, which I absolutely adored.

This was my first book by Elodie, but it definitely won’t be my last. She’s earned a spot as a comfort author for me now. And can we talk about the cover? It’s absolutely stunning!!

I would highly, highly recommend this book to all the romance lovers out there!! It’s truly a gem!!

⭐️ 5/5
🌶️ 3/5

This book was a 5 out of 5! I loved every minute of this second chance romance!

You know your girl loves a forced proximity romance! Throw in a lil ‘there’s only one sleeping bag’ and a ‘let me take care of you because your foot might be broken’ sitch and I’m putty in your hands! Talk about the perfect way to break that crackling tension! 😍

I instantly fell in love with Oliver and Charlee! I loved how the story was interspersed with the letters they sent each other during their college years bracketing the present day storyline. The way their feelings slowly changed through their words had me at the edge of my seat, desperately wanting to discover what happened to break them apart!

Both characters experienced incredible loss and their struggles were painted so well by the author. I felt that what was keeping both Charlee and Oliver from trusting one another again was very realistic. It was so heartwarming to see both characters find the strength to open up and let another person in.

This was the perfect conclusion to the It’s Always Been You series! I cannot wait to see what Elodie Colliard writes next. Her author journey has been so wonderful to see and I think this story is her best one yet!

Thank you to Elodie for the advanced copy! 🐻🤎

I just finished Unbearably Yours by Elodie Colliard, and wow, what a cozy ride from start to finish. It’s one of those books that wraps you up in a warm blanket and keeps your heart content the whole way through. The story itself is so beautiful and comforting that it left me feeling like I'd just sipped on my favorite cup of tea - green, of course.

The romance in this book is delicately woven, threading through the narrative in a way that feels natural and heartfelt. I loved how the letters Charlee and Oliver exchanged reflected their evolving relationship. Those letters were such a powerful glimpse into their hearts, showing us their hopes and fears.

What really struck me, though, was the way both Charlee and Oliver longed to rekindle the friendship they once had. Oliver is careful, respecting Charlee’s boundaries, while Charlee is fiercely protective of herself. Their attempts to reconnect were so tender and raw, filled with this deep yearning and vulnerability... They’re both hurting and angry for different reasons and seeing them struggle not to repeat past mistakes was incredibly moving.

Now, fair warning—this is actually the third book in a series of interconnected standalones, and it’s the first one I picked up. But you know what? I didn’t feel lost at all, which is pretty impressive. That said, I’m going back to read the other two because I’ve fallen in love with these characters, and I want to see more of them!

Speaking of the characters, they’re beautifully written. I especially appreciated Oliver’s neurodivergent and hypersensitivity representation—it added an extra layer to his character that made him feel so real and relatable. Also, he's a bear, you'll get it.

If I had one tiny gripe, it would be that I wished the book were longer. I would’ve loved to see more of Charlee and Oliver’s lives separately before they reconnected. It just seemed a bit odd in today’s world that they didn’t reach out to each other sooner, so following them solo for a while would’ve given more insight into what held them back.

All in all, this is a lovely second-chance romance set in a small town. It’s a heartwarming read that I highly recommend.

Thank you so much to Victory Editing Co-Op and Netgalley for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book was really good. I enjoyed the storyline, the main characters, and the setting. The two main characters story arc was so pleasing, and satisfying.

Man though, the title of the book is ridiculously corny. I mean, I get it. I see how they have bear in the title, but no, it's gotta go. This is an adult book. There are some spicy scenes, yet the title sounds young & immature.

Change the title. Please!!! For that reason alone, I had to take a star off my rating.

A beautiful and moving second chance, dual POV, forced proximity slow burn romance between two former pen pals who fall for one another while exchanging letters only to get torn apart by a series of unfortunate events. Five years ago journalists Charlee and Oliver were supposed to finally meet but Oliver never showed and and Charlee was left heartbroken.

Now thanks to a work assignment the two are forced to spend a week together as they film a documentary in the remote wilderness near Oliver's hometown of Pine Falls, BC. I loved neurodiversity rep and the inclusion of the letters in this story, we really get to see how Oli and Charlee become friends and fall in love. The way they have to work to forgive what happened in the past and take a chance on love again in the present was perfect and I especially enjoyed Oliver's found family/friend group and the cameos from the other couples in this series!

I hope we get more Pine Falls stories in the future, particularly one featuring Oli's best friend, Lola!! Many thanks to NetGalley and the author for an early digital ARC copy in exchange for my honest review. This Leni Kauffman cover is stunning and just might be my favorite ever of hers!! I can't recommend this book enough, it's the perfect book to set off the Fall season!

CW: death of loved ones, death of a parent from cancer

5,000⭐️ This will definitely be in the running for my top 5 of this year. The execution of the two timelines was *chef’s kiss*. The way the author used the letters from the past tell bits and pieces of the story throughout so deliberately and poignantly was honestly part of why this book is TOP TIER.

Charlee is always on the move. Exploring what the great outdoors has to offer all while bringing attention to environmentalism and other hard-pressed issues through her journalism with Wild Planet Toronto. When given the opportunity to star in a documentary about the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia she is ecstatic. She’s never traveled that side of Canada even though she has longed to for years now. Once she realized who she’d be partnered up with, feelings start flooding back after five long years.

Oliver is a simple man. Give him the peace and quiet of nature and he’s set. Being able to work for Wild Planet BC remotely from Pine Falls is a dream come true. The only thing that would make it better is buying back the family restaurant he lost five years ago. When given the promise of a large raise, Oliver has no hesitation taking on the safety and training of a filming crew going out to traverse the rainforest he loves so much. After reading the name of the reporter working on the docuseries, Oliver panics.

This is the fastest I’ve flew through a physical book in quite a while. I couldn’t NOT stop! The secret penpals, longing, regret, and grief woven into this story make it a god tier book in my mind, honestly. The chemistry between the main characters is infectious. Even through the letters they wrote when they had never met each other in person you could FEEL the chemistry flowing so smoothly!

I wish I could GUSH about all the tiny details I loved, but alas, I don’t want to ruin it for you.

Possible TW:
If you have an issues with reading parental loss (more specifically one tragic, one to cancer), this one might be a little tough, without getting into details, it doesn’t graphically depict death, but the characters recall the death in a way that invokes some tough emotions. I believe if you put yourself in the right headspace it will be fine, but not having experience with parental loss, I don’t want to make that determination for you. 🫶🏻

"Every time I look at you, you whisk me away to my favorite place. It's you. You're where I love to be most."

Thank you to Netgalley for this eARC.

I loved this book. It was so so good— I read it in one day!

Charles, a journalist for Wild Planet, spends every day looking for her next adventure, choosing not to think about the past. When her office is on the brink of closure, she takes takes the chance to save it, by filming a docuseries in British Columbia. However, this is where she learns she has to work with Oliver. Oliver Reynolds finds solace in the quiet of nature. He's working to buy back his grandparents restaurant, so with the promise of a raise, he agrees to help with the docuseries. Fate decided to bring these two estranged souls back together, but they can't afford to talk about their year of letters, five years ago. Or what happened to cause their fall out.

"Do you know what I imagine you smell like? Something sweet and warm. Something that, in the dead of winter, would take me back to summer days spent basking in the sun."

"If we're imagining things, I imagine you smell just like the forests you spend your days in. If I remind you of warm summers, you're my cozy days during fall."

Y'all, this book was so good. It was definitely spicy, but I was able to pretty easily skip over those parts. Oliver is the perfect guy in my opinion. He's a neurodivergent cinnamon roll, which is just chef's kiss. And Charlee is a great female lead. They both feel so real and I can't wait to read more from this author!

closed door modifications: Sections of letters labeled as: Toronto, April 24, 2018 and Pine Falls, May 30, 2018. Chapters 27, 29 (2nd half), and 31 (very end).

* Charlee and Oliver fell in love in an unconventional but completely heartfelt way, but both their hearts broke when he didn't show up to the date they set five years ago. Now, Charlee loves to lose herself in her job as a journalist travelling the world, while Oliver spends his days in the peace and quiet of nature. However, when Charlee's job and Oliver's dream are at risk, they accept a new project which seems to be the answer to all their issues, unknowingly that they will have to work together. They decide to ignore their past to get the project done, but will that be possible with all the unanswered questions, still-there feelings, and unbreakable connection that they share? *

What a heart-warming book! From the moment I saw this cover, I knew I would enjoy this book, as it promises lovely and cosy vibes. I love second-chance romance books, and this one ticked all the boxes for me! I really enjoyed how the book was structured, as we get to see Charlee and Oliver falling in love through letters in college, which alternate with chapters from both their POVs in the present. At first, I struggled to relate to Charlee and found her to be frustrating, but as the story goes we learn why she behaves as she does. I absolutely loved Oliver from the start, he was such a well written character, his neurodiversity and hypersensitivity was so sensibly explained and represented, and he is completely in love with Charlee. I did also love that he was mature enough to stand for himself when necessary, and it was very refreshing to see, as that maturity is sometimes lacking in book characters and can be quite frustrating! I was so happy there was dual POV, as I loved being able to experience what they were both feeling and what was going through their minds when they finally meet in each other, and all the heartache, longing, and confusion they feel will tug at your heartstrings! I really enjoyed how they open up to one another and confront their feelings, to finally get the tender but all-consuming love they have been searching for since they lost contact five years ago.

I found the premise of the book interesting, so I would have liked to have more chapters of their outdoor adventures around the Great Bear Rainforest! The descriptions of Pine Falls and the forest have me itching to book a trip to British Columbia! I liked the side characters and will definitely check out the other books in the series.

Unbearably Yours is a sweet and emotional romance story with lovely cosy vibes which will make you long for days out in nature and nights making s'mores around a campfire, making it the perfect addition to any autumn TBR list!

Thank you to NetGalley, Victory Editing, and Elodie Collard for the opportunity to read an ARC in exchange of an honest review.

This was such a cute, cozy and heartwarming read with all nature and characters are like comfort people.

Tropes: second chance romance, Letters exchange, soulmates, cinnamon roll mmc, forced proximity, one bed(tent), camping. Spice:🌶️🌶️


I really loved how it started with them exchanging letters and grew a relationship. Its comforting to read this book.
Oliver is such a green forest and a NERD 🤌🏻🎀💗, Charlee is the exact opposite to him but perfect for each other. I loved how they cared for each even with all the past looming around .

But i felt they should have talked way before about what happened 5 years ago, not wait until it reached 80% of the book. Miscommunication doesn’t bode well with me.

This is the best book by Elodie Colliard to date! The setting of the Canadian rainforest was so unique and vibrant throughout the story and absolutely added to the vibe of the book. It makes me want to go visit myself. I also loved the letters throughout the story, they were an incredible literary device to provide insight into the characters and their past, while also driving the narrative. Charlee and Oliver are such special characters and I loved getting to know them through this book.

Review published to Goodreads and Storygraph today, will post to Instagram on day of publication.

Reading this book is like receiving a bear hug that gives you all the warm, fuzzy feelings!

“Unbearably Yours” follows Charlee Fletcher and Oliver Reynolds after a twist of fate forces the former lovers to collaborate on a nature documentary and put their grudges and wounds aside. But will they survive two weeks together in the wilderness if their bond still lingers?

This was such a delightful book to read! I was completely immersed in the small town of Pine Falls and fully invested in the lives of Colliard’s compelling characters.

What sets this book apart from others is that it is told from two perspectives and split between two timelines—the past and the present—that ultimately converge towards the end. Chapters taking place in the past are written as letters exchanged between Oliver and Charlee that document their development from strangers to friends to lovers over the span of a year leading up to June 21, 2018—the day they ceased communication. As a fan of epistolary novels, I really enjoyed this touch and the seamless transition between the two timelines. The contents of each letter directly connects to something going on in the present in one way or another or another, making it easy to follow Colliard’s storytelling. Only bits and pieces surrounding why their relationship went awry are revealed over time, which kept me engaged all the way through.

I adored Oliver as soon as he graced the page! He’s so sensitive and kind and Colliard portrays his neurodivergence with care. The more time I spent with Charlee, the more I grew to love the woman beneath her tough exterior. Both characters grapple with grief, but find solace in each other even after five years apart. They have such great chemistry and this becomes only more obvious when circumstances beyond their control leave them no choice but to spend more time together the deeper they journey into the Great Bear Rainforest. I loved watching the sparks reignite between Charlee and Oliver as they worked through their pasts to get another shot at love!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC of this book.
What a cozy , wonderfully enjoyable book. Im obsessed with both Charlee and Oliver 💕💕 they are such lovable characters.
But my favorite part… the freaking letters!!! So so good. A unique approach that really paid off. Big fan!