3.75 ⭐ If you're looking for a small-town romance with a plot that tackles serious topics and spice, this one's for you. "Rekindling the flame" is my first Madison Myers book, and it was a good experience overall. The second-chance love story is one of my favorites, without a doubt.

I liked how the author develops Aurora's journey of forgiveness and grief. The dynamics between Aurora, her mother, and her sister were, for me, the best part of the book. I also enjoyed the multiple POV's (Laura Lee's, in particular, broke my heart). Wyatt...*chef kiss*

That said, I had some trouble liking Aurora at first. While the main couple's relationship was romantic and passionate, I have to admit I didn't feel deeply connected to them (if you like a lot of smut you'll be happy :P). I also had some issues with a particular situation towards the end of the book.

Overall, I recommend the book. I'll definitely read more from Madison Myers, and I can't wait to know more about the next book in the series (I hope it's about Lexi's story!).

“If it wasn’t you, it wasn’t anyone”

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

4.5 ⭐⭐⭐✨

I received a digital copy of this book to give an honest review.

I sincerely loved this story, Rory is flawed and fiesty and everything I love in a main character. I spent the first few chapters absolutely angry with her and the audacity she had to want to walk back into her old life. But her growth and self awareness throughout the book had me screaming at her to figure it out! And when she finally does, I was kicking my feet screaming, hell yes girl get your happy ending!

I loved how we ended things, and I'm thinking maybe there is a book two that might focus on Lex's story next. Can't wait to read that too!

This book is a bit heavy. Aurora’s mom is actively dying from brain cancer and she goes back home after 12 years away to make amends and spend time with her mom and sister. Aurora did not leave the small town on good terms and everyone reminds her of that. Including the person whose heart she broken when she left. Wyatt will always have a soft spot for his first love, Aurora. And will do anything to help her even if his pain is still fresh.

My heart breaks over and over again for Aurora and Wyatt. For everything that they’ve lost, everything they had, everything they could have had. This book is full of sadness, heartbreak, love, healing and is heavy but healing at the same time. The book had me in a chokehold the entire time. I was laughing, crying, giddy and everything in between.

I really enjoyed this book, and it was such a good small town, second chance romance!

As someone from a small town who left as quickly as she could, I deeply identify with that part of Aurora/Rory. I also really appreciated that the big issues of the characters were actually addressed head on throughout the book with more than just the FMC/MMC.

It's a beautiful story of family, redemption, and finding yourself, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a sweet but relatively spicy fall read!

Thank you to Madison Myers and NetGalley for the ARC opportunity. This was an adorable small town romance. There were some hard parts to read such as death of a parent however it made the story. I did enjoy the romance and bit of spice, but wish there had been more to the plot line.

This is my first Madison Myers book and I loved It! Rekindling the flame is a small town second chance at love romance with loveable characters and just the right amount of spice🔥 I loved Madison's writing style and I will definitely read more of her work. Thank you to netgalley and Madison for this ARC

If you’re looking for a novel that hits you right in the feels and leaves you breathless, look no further than Madison Myers’ latest gem!

Having snagged an ARC, I dove into this story faster than Aurora ran from her small-town roots to the big lights of NYC—24 hours later, I emerged, slightly dazed and fully converted to the cult of Myers.

Meet Wyatt and Aurora, the quintessential childhood sweethearts whose love story goes off the rails when Aurora chases her dreams and leaves their hometown behind. Fast forward to 33: she’s a successful career woman in a high-rise, but life has a wicked sense of humor. Cue the news that her mother is gravely ill, prompting Aurora to return to the place she thought she’d left behind forever.

What follows is a rollercoaster of self-discovery, heart-wrenching decisions, and the spicy romance you didn’t know you needed. Let’s just say Wyatt’s mouth is as filthy as it is charming, and trust me, the sizzling chemistry will have you fanning yourself!

Myers masterfully blends real-life grief with the chaos of rekindled love, making you question if Aurora’s quest for forgiveness is about mending hearts or just easing her own guilt. Spoiler: it’s both, and the tension is palpable!

If you love small-town vibes with a side of emotional turmoil and steamy encounters, this book is an absolute feast. It’s my first taste of Madison Myers, but it won’t be my last—consider me officially hooked!

This was my first book from Madison Myers. I enjoyed her writing style and the voice she gave her characters. This book gives the perfect fall vibes, so if you are looking to build your fall TBR, look no further. Small Mountain Town and a second chance romance. Go give this new Indie author a shot!