Another heartwarming second chance romance from Betty Cayouette! I loved the premise of this book and the forced proximity between the main characters created great tension and a believable route back to each other. Maeve and Finn were perfectly flawed characters and it was fun to see them both grow. And I wish there was a real "Tell Me How You Really Feel" podcast!! Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

I couldn't put Tell Me How You Really Feel down. The concept of this story was fun. I loved the podcast plotline. I think is a delightful read that will resonate with anyone who appreciates a well-crafted romance. Definitely, this a must-read for fans of contemporary romantic fiction.

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Tell Me How You Really Feel feels fresh, rich in character and consequential. On the surface, Tell Me How You Really Feel is a friends to lovers and second chance romance, two of my favorite tropes. At its heart, however, it graciously explores topics like anxiety, trauma, sex, connection, parental expectations, familial duty and the gender pay imbalance in ways that don’t feel preachy or overshadowing of the romance, and yet still significant. Future Betty Cayouette offerings are definitely going directly to my TBR pile.

In short, Tell Me How You Really Feel is entertaining, steamy, and impactful, making it a very easy read to recommend.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.