"All the Men I've Loved Again" by Christine Pride is a warm and relatable contemporary romance. It follows a woman revisiting past relationships as she tries to figure out what she truly wants in love. Pride's writing is engaging and the protagonist is likeable and flawed, making her journey of self-discovery feel authentic. It's a charming and insightful exploration of modern relationships, perfect for readers who enjoy a thoughtful and heartwarming love story.

All the Men I’ve Loved Again by Christine Pride is a beautifully written, deeply emotional exploration of love, identity, and the complexities of relationships that spans decades. Cora Belle’s journey from a sheltered young woman discovering herself in college to an almost-40-year-old grappling with a second chance at love is full of raw, realistic moments. I found myself really connecting with her struggles—especially the way she wrestles with the idea of her life not looking like what society expects. The big decisions she makes about love and loyalty are framed by a lot of personal growth, and I loved how those growth moments felt so real and grounded in real-world struggles. However, while the book excels in character development, it did feel a bit slow at times. The pacing is heavily weighted towards one love interest for most of the book, and it wasn't until later that the other man truly got his due, which felt unbalanced for me.

Lincoln, unfortunately, became the reason I couldn't fully embrace this book. Early on, I was intrigued by him, but as the story progressed, especially when Cora's first major secret comes to light, I found his actions insufferable. His dismissive attitude and the excuses he made for his behavior made it hard to read about him, and by the end, I was actively rooting against him. On the other hand, Aaron was such a breath of fresh air, kind and understanding, and I kept wishing we'd gotten more of his perspective. But for me, the standout aspect of this novel wasn’t the romance—it was Cora’s relationship with her father. When tragedy struck, I cried right alongside her. Their bond was the emotional anchor of the story, and I couldn’t help but feel that this was the most profound connection in the book. Overall, All the Men I’ve Loved Again gets a solid 3.5 stars. It’s a compelling read, though it definitely had its frustrating moments, especially with Lincoln. But Cora’s journey is one worth taking, and her story is something that will stay with me.

Quotes I loved:
"All those hours she had spent practicing her violin, making study flashcards, and memorizing debate points were intense, but at least there was an immediate gratification. A grade, a performance, an item crossed off the list. You could never cross the future off the list; it was vast and unyielding and went on forever."
“To be almost forty and never married, no kids, not even an engagement, not even to have lived with a man? These conditions are unnerving to people, and sometimes even to Cora herself. She isn't a wife or a mother or a ‘boss bitch,’ which seem to be the only acceptable options available, so what is she?”

The struggle with Cora’s love triangle is tough to stomach, but her growth and those quiet, heartbreaking moments with her family make it all worthwhile.

Thank you Netgalley and Atria Books for the ARC! <3

Took me awhile to get into this one, and in the end, parts of this were really good, parts of this were just okay. I do love a love triangle, and it was fun to watch these characters change into adulthood. I really wish we would’ve gotten a more fully developed relationship between Cora and Aaron, even if it was just more detail on the phone calls. Their arc felt a little rushed while Lincoln’s was well-written and well thought out. But I loved all the DC settings!! True DMV representation <3 and Wes was such a joy of a character.

Thank you for the ARC!

The biggest thing about this romance from Christine Pride is that it's VERY predictable. We know from the minute we meet Lincoln where this is headed, but it takes WAY too long to get there.

When we meet Cora, she's heading off to college and trying to find herself. I identified with this part -- I was that kid trying to find myself when I left for college, too, and my teenage daughter will be in that same spot in a few short months. So I was pretty invested in the first section of the book. Even when we first meet Lincoln, I was hooked -- I fell in love in college, too, and I remember all those feelings Cora is describing. I also remember that feeling of finding your people -- and yourself -- for the first time in your life.

But then we get to know Cora's love, Lincoln, and it's immediately clear where this is going. Lincoln is cocky, self-important, and full of himself, and pretty soon I went from "ah, young love" to "what does she see in this guy?" From that point on, I was only reading because I owed the publisher a fair review in exchange for providing me with the eARC of the book, and because I wanted to see if I was right about where it was going.

I was. And Lincoln only gets more unlikeable when we meet him as an adult.

My other big issue with this book is the introduction of Aaron. He came out of nowhere, and I spent the middle third of the book mad about how he'd been introduced and how we were supposed to take this relationship seriously when we didn't even know where Cora met him. But at some point I realized the issue wasn't Aaron or where he came from. It was my e-reader. Every section of the book starts with love letters between Cora and somebody -- Aaron, I now assume -- and I couldn't read them. They were inserted in the text as a graphic, so that they looked like they'd been written on notebook paper, but that meant I couldn't enlarge the font, and I couldn't enlarge the graphics themselves (at least not enough to decipher the print). I also couldn't make the gray text on those pages any darker or sharper. I tried several ways but nothing worked. So I had to skip those. And I think I missed a good deal of the Cora/Aaron story in the process. At first I thought the letters were from Lincoln, and I didn't really care to read them anyway, but if they were from Aaron, I needed to see what was in them in order to grasp the plot, and I couldn't. So that's a major flaw if you're reading this book in digital format. I hope the publisher addresses it before the book's release date.

I loved Cora's relationship with her dad, and I was happy with the ending, which I can't say any more about without spoilers. But overall, this one wasn't for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book.

I received a free copy of, All the Men I've Loved Again, by Christine Pride, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Cora Belle is single, by choice, but is lonely. I did not care for Cora or this book, she was way to self absorbed for me.

I enjoyed the format of the first part being in the past and the second part being in the present. I enjoyed all of the characters personalities and how they were written. The cover is great. The description is great. All around good book. My main complaint is that it’s slow. I found it hard to get into. I had to stop myself from skimming.

The confusion, climaxes, mistakes and joys of first loves...and who wouldn't welcome the opportunity for a do-over, to revisit that early passion with new eyes? Maybe not everyone, but reliving the notion through the ups & downs of Cora Belle's personal growth journey, is an absolute delight.

I received a complimentary copy of this book "All the Men I've Loved Again: A Novel" and all opinions expressed are my own. unfortunately DNF - I just couldn't get into this book and the letters were hard to read on the kindle. Very slow reading and I didn't like the storyline.

Christine Pride's All the Men I've Loved Again offers an engaging exploration of past relationships and personal growth. The protagonist's journey through her romantic history is both relatable and insightful, shedding light on the complexities of love and self-discovery. While the narrative is compelling, I found certain plot developments to be somewhat predictable, which slightly diminished the overall impact. Nevertheless, Pride's writing style is engaging, and her character development is commendable. Overall, it's a thoughtful read that resonates with anyone reflecting on their own romantic past.

Christine Pride writes a lovely story about first love and second love and love a second time. It's also about growing up: what it's like being a child in the world and wanting to find your place in it, and not sure if you can 20 years later. While sometimes the characters did things that annoyed me I understand it. Everyone in the story felt like someone I could've known. This is NOT about an easy happily ever after with a third act breakup, but what it's really like to be in love for your entire life.

I didn’t totally know what to expect, but I loved this book. With the majority of it taking place in the early 2000s, I loved the nostalgia and callbacks to things at that time. The characters were well-developed but not overly complicated, which made it easy to dive into their storylines and focus on the plot development. I have seen a couple reviews saying they wanted more of Cora and Aaron’s relationship, but to me that’s kind of the point. The amount of time she spent with Aaron vs with Lincoln was part of why she was trying to convince herself that’s who she should be with. I could go on and on but I really don’t have anything I would change about this book. Every time I thought I wasn’t going to like the direction it was going, it turns out it made total sense and made me want to keep reading more.

Thank you for the ARC NetGalley.

3.5 ⭐️

I enjoyed the plot and the characters. It was a really cool concept for a book. I may try to read it again in paperback. It is very hard to read on the kindle. The font in the journals hurt my eyes.

"It was bewildering not to be able to tell if you were gaining something or losing something or both". This one really stuck with me. In my opinion, so much of this book was all of the place, slow to start, and lacking intention. But then their were lines like that one that just drew me in and made me realize this story wasn't sitting right with me because it was so much like real life as opposed to a carefully constructed fiction plot. I'm still not fully sure how I felt, at times it felt slow to start and confusing but other times it felt like talking to your closest friend. At the end of the day, it made me feel which is what reading is truly all about. Plus, the cover is such a good one!

Cora is like most of us women. She wants love and happiness and she will do almost anything to get it. When she falls for 2 men at the same time in college, it doesn’t turn out well. Now, 20 years later both men pop back into her life. I was on the edge of my seat trying to find out how or if Cora would get her happily ever after! Great book!

This was a sweet bokk, which one could think was Young Adult, but I really enjoyed it. Cora, the main character is frustrating at times, but you see her growing. Her relationship with her friends is interesting to follow.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

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This was a charming and endearing coming-of-age story! I loved the pacing of this book, Cora's relationship with Wes and her friends, and the time period the book is spread out across. I was frustrated with Cora's decisions in college but of course, I would say the same thing about my choices at 19 or 20 too. I think Pride did a solid job showing "the whole person" of both Cora and her love interests. My only complaints are petty: there are small details that are improbable/wrong that I can't get out of my brain. The two that I remember are: that there isn't a Formula One race in Charlotte and flights for Paris from the US basically never leave at 7 am. Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy!

All The Men I’ve Loved Again follows the story of Cora as she navigates adulthood and relationships. While the blurb suggests that this is a romance love triangle, it’s more a solo journey for Cora in her self discovery.

The first half of the book flashes 20 years in the past. Cora arrives at college where she makes her two best, lifelong friends. Cora grew up in a single-parent (father) home, the only Black girl in her school and environment. As she enters her first trial of adulthood, she finds her footing, makes connections with other POC for the first time in her life, and experiences her first love. I absolutely loved the inner dialogue of Cora. She’s a brilliant but anxious individual that many will be able to relate with. I also enjoyed the 90s and early 2000s nostalgia included in the early chapters.
The second half of the book is focused on the present day when Cora chooses which man from her past she would like to pursue. It’s an interesting story showing how we individually change along with our relationships as we go through life.

The reason I didn’t love this story has more to do with the editorial process than the author. The letters included throughout the story were so difficult to read because of the formatting. I was not able to read at all on my kindle because of the sizing. When I switched to the Kindle app on my phone, I was able to read, but it was a hassle and I found myself dreading those sections of the book. My hope is that this will either be fixed by publication, or the print version will be void of these problems.

Overall, a fun and insightful read that is heavy on the character development! Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The protagonist is my age according to the dates listed, but she actually "felt really old" in language use and style and references. I had trouble working past the dissonance and stopped after chapter 2 (5%).

The writing itself was easy to read and follow, and even though this story didn't work for me, I am looking forward to reading more from the author.. I purchased a copy of "We Are Not Like Them" and am looking forward to it.

Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for the ARC.

All The Men I've Loved Again is an unforgettable journey through love, identity, and the tangled web of fate. Set against the backdrop of 1999, Cora Belle’s story is both nostalgic and timeless, capturing the joy and heartbreak of first love, self-discovery, and second chances. The richly drawn characters, especially Lincoln and Aaron, make you feel every triumph and heartache alongside Cora. The novel’s emotional depth and unexpected twists keep you hooked, while its exploration of race, loyalty, and vulnerability resonates deeply. A beautifully written, heartfelt masterpiece that will stay with you long after the last page.

**A Thoughtful and Heartfelt Exploration of Love and Second Chances**

Christine Pride’s *All the Men I’ve Loved Again* is a beautifully written story about love, identity, and the complexities of human connection. Spanning decades, the novel follows Cora Belle as she navigates first love, heartbreak, and the lingering “what-ifs” that shape her life.

With richly developed characters and an emotionally resonant narrative, Pride captures the essence of coming of age—twice—and the challenges of rediscovering oneself in the face of love and loss. This novel is a poignant and hopeful reminder that life’s twists and turns often lead us right back to where we started, but with new perspectives and deeper understanding.

Fans of heartfelt, character-driven stories will find much to love in this dazzling debut!