This is a romance dealing with angst, lots of emotions but also with a feel-good atmosphere!
With very interesting characters dealing with neurodivergence and mental heath issues and a lot more.
It captivating from the start!
It's about Haley.
Sweet, open and soft Haley who for the first time really dares to explore her bisexual side and then meets Cal on her first visit to a women's bar.
The chemistry between the two is immense and so wonderful.
But Cal has obligations that call out to her and prevent her from doing the right thing, or in her eyes, the wrong thing.
Two years later and many longing thoughts about this meeting with the sweet girl whose name she doesn't even know they meet again…
I read this wonderful story all the way through today. Because the women and girls in this book really captured my heart by Storm!
I wanted to know more about Little Mae and Big Kae, Trouble, Branna and Clara.
It's nothing overly dramatic but definitely some drama and sadness and at the same time funny and light.
It's hot too! My goodness, Haley and Cal are hot together! That scene in the dance studio and in the office…wow! There is a nice amount of spice but it’s the soft and pure kind of attraction that drew me in!
A beautiful romance and as the first book by J.J. Hale, I can only say that I have to read everything else now!
Thanks to the Author J.J. Hale, Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley for this awesome book and ARC!

The captivating nature of Synchronicity by J.J. Hale became clear within the first few pages, instantly grabbing my attention. J.J. Hale beautifully depicts the meeting between the main characters, Haley, and Cal, while adding an extra layer of richness to the story through the scene settings and interlaced humour.

Both Haley and Cal are unique individuals, each with their own distinct personalities, eccentricities, and personal histories, making them both relatable. The moment they met, there was an undeniable spark, and I couldn't help but smile when Cal playfully dubbed Haley 'trouble' right from the beginning. It suits her!

The supporting characters in the story are just as well-developed as the main characters, each with their own unique personalities that enhance the depth of the story, especially Maeve.

In my opinion, the book was expertly written by the author and, looking back, the ending was perfect.

Thank you to Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley for an ARC in return for an honest review.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this awesome book

when cal and haley first met there was sparks between them... but life got in the way

they next meet at a summer camp though both of them never thought they would see each other again...

cal is there with her sister and haley is a dance teacher, the attraction is still there between them... but cal carries a lot of baggage

this was a fun read that surprisingly had me in tears at one point... and i couldnt put the book down to see how it all ended....

dirty dancing is also a good film to read and to know there was a knock out dance included in this book works for me...

The story begins with a lesbian bar meeting between Cal and Haley as Haley tries to understand her sexuality. That night they dance and kiss and leave a lasting impression on each other. However, that’s as far as it goes with Cal absorbed in a family emergency.

Fast forward two years later and Haley is teaching dance at a camp for neurodivergent students and Cal is working at the camp and supporting her thirteen year old sister, Maeve, who is attending the camp. Cal and Haley eventually begin a summer romance that experiences a number of family and communication challenges.

Things I loved about this book included the focus on neurodivergence and educating the reader about the topic. A highlight also included Maeve and her relationship with her big sister as well as her friendship/girlfriend status with a fellow teen she met at camp.

I received an ARC from Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Good start, reasonable pacing thereafter. I enjoyed seeing the relationship develop, however the longing exploding took me slightly by surprise!
The conversation with the best friend was well done, rather than just rehash what happened it showed the reader Haley's concerns and mind set.
The section helping her wee sister was sweet. However, there was no real compulsion to find out what would happen next with the romance. I wasn’t all in on this but it was fine.

I love a book full of neurodivergence. So this hit the spot.
Having 2 left feet I do not dance - but that didn't stop me reading and enjoying this book.
It is one of those stories where the potential for a hook up/relationship is missed as something happens in the life of 1 of the characters that precludes them from making contact.
There are people coming to terms with labels in this book - bisexuality, ADHD. Labels can help you understand yourself.
The characters reunite 2 years after the missed opportunity at a summer camp of neurodivergence. That sounds a wonderful place - do they really have them? I've not seen any.
There is some wonderful explanations of things about likes/dislikes/textures and tastes - all really useful as a way to understand difference.
There is however no epilogue which is kind of ok. Everything you need to know is included in the main body of the story after all.

I enjoyed this.
I benefitted from the phonetic explanation of Cal's name as I didn't automatically know why she was called both Cal and Kay. It did mean that the 3 main characters were Kay, Hay and Mae which made me chuckle.

This was a sweet story featuring main characters who both battle through their respective emotional and traumatic baggage while teaching and working at a summer camp for children who are neurodivergent.

The whole story took place over just a few weeks, which was a much shorter timeline than I am used to reading, and somehow it still managed to feel like a bit of a slow burn despite the short timeframe.

Overall, I would recommend this novel to someone looking for a quick, easy to read and emotionally driven romance.

I really enjoyed this book. As a special education teacher, I appreciated the back story of Haley Tyne, who is the choreographer of a show at a neurodivergent camp for teens. Her character, along with the other main characters, are well developed. Haley has a one time encounter with Cal two years back and then sees her again for the first time two years later at a camp that she is working at so her sister, Maeve, can attend. It is interesting to see how Haley and Cal's relationship unfolds during the four weeks of the summer camp. Maeve also meets someone and the author does a great job at showing how a neurodivergent teen navigates through a first relationship. There is also a fair amount of family drama in the book as Cal has a rocky relationship with her mom. This has affected her ability to have healthy relationships and she explores that in this book. If you like queer romance books without too much spice with an emotional undercurrent, then this book is for you!

This is the kind of story that pulls you in on page 5 and doesn't let you go until you're at the end.

Cal and Haley meet in a bar and there is an attraction some intrigue and a lot of chemistry. Boom 2 years later and these two stumble upon each other at a summercamp for neurodivergent kids.

I love how this author writes about neurodivergent people. It feels so aunthentic and real and not just an extra gag to make the story inclusive for no reason. It's obvious the author knows what she's writing about.

I rooted for the MC's from the beginning. I enjoyed their banter and how they switched it up with honest vulnerability. The chemistry resulted in some steamy scenes that were very well written.

The little shout out to Dirty Dancing was great as a fan of the movie. Pretty sure you even know the scene that gets mentioned even if you're not a fan.

An ARC was provided to me via Netgalley in return of an honest review.

The story was definitely there and well written but I didn’t fully connect with it. I can’t explain it but I just couldn’t fully commit to the journey the characters took and how they got to the end.

I am positive that most will love this book. There is a good book here and others will have no problem loving the characters. Definitely a worthy reading experience.

Thanks to NetGallery and The Publisher for this Arc in exchange for my honest review.

I want to thank NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books, Inc for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was a little boring for my taste to be honest.. didn’t really find the story captivating or interesting:/..

This was yet another sweet story written by JJ. Hale. As usual the addition of neurodivergent characters add another layer to the story. The love story between Haley and Cal really believable and so great to see that Cal finally broke free and allowed herself to be happy and not only worry about her mother and sister. It would have been nice with an epilogue though, since the story played out in just a few weeks time in a summer camp and then extra nice to see that they actually made it out in the real world.