The Do-Over

Just Brilliant! What a story! Bella runs into an old high school nemesis, and crush, Easton, while teaching a class in conflict resolution. Bella is instantly flustered but it is quickly apparent that she is just as invisible to Easton Evans now as she was back then, but in a different way. Easton simply doesn’t connect the dots and fate keeps putting them in one another’s path. When Easton gets talking to Bella about her marriage breaking down, and why, a spark ignites between them. Bella can’t bear the thought of having to tell Easton the truth, and although she tries, the opportunity just keeps from presenting itself. That is until Easton gets a blast from the past and suddenly all her memories of ‘Izzy’ come back, but can she bury the guilt in the hope that forgiveness will be received and she might be happy with Bella? I have never read anything like this before and I absolutely loved it, and hope more stories like this exist. They are just so great. When I picked up the book I had no idea what to expect, and yet I was overwhelmed with emotion. The whole thing was just something I got completely invested in, totally understood, totally sympathised with both characters, and found relatable. What really made it for me was being able to feel what the characters were going through, their thoughts, and feelings, and all their emotions. I laughed, and I cried, and I just found myself totally getting the characters completely. I mean who hasn’t had experiences like Easton’s and Bella’s? And that portrayal of guilt Easton felt and went through, I totally got that. I got so emotionally invested in the story and characters that I couldn’t fault it. Easton and Bella were perfect! I loved Bella’s spirit, she was hopeful, positive, forgiving and kind, totally understanding of Easton and why she wouldn’t remember her and kind of happy about it. That I got! I really, really got it, and love that I could relate. Nothing better than when someone who caused you pain in the past totally doesn’t remember you, that is unless you are in Bella’s shoes and want to but don’t want to be recognised because you might have a chance at a happiness you once wanted. My heart couldn’t handle it well and I cried so much with Bella, and for her. But Easton, I wanted to hate her and just couldn’t. I was certain there was something more behind the past, and her not remembering and I’m glad I believed in her. These two, I want to see more of because I haven’t had nearly enough of them yet! Absolutely fantastic! A great, realistic, loveable romance, with an amazing story and great moral behind it too! A new favourite to add to the list.

So firstly, it’s really well written, a given for this author. Slight spoilers follow.. This deals somewhat with bullying and from an interesting angle. I think there was a missed trick to look at bullies children becoming bullies and how that could be handled. It also felt like it was a bit rushed at the end, I’d have liked an epilogue or just a little more....

Ok, I was always going to like this one. I am a sucker for a second chance novel and GB was sure to make this a good read. As always, Ms Beers creates likeable, relatable characters and sets the scene beautifully. The teenage version of the main characters reminded me of my school years and many of us will be able to relate to this part of the story. It's an all-round good read, and one of my favourites this year so far!

Great very refreshing story. As every book of this author is full of independent characters. This book is ideal for lonely evening. You will find right mix of funny elements and a little bit of seriousness. Definitely worth reading

Great read as ever from the wonder that is Georgia beers ,I've never been disappointed with her books and this one is no different.truly a great story of romance with wonderful characters whom I fell in love with.

I liked this book. I wanted to keep getting back to it when I had to stop reading it. The jeopardy I've missed in so many romance novels was very much present with a plot point that had me internally screaming noooo when one main kept not taking the opportunity to be upfront about something and you just knew it was going to explode. I’m torn about a rating. It goes between 3 good book and 4 very good book. 3 because you know where it will end , sane as most romances but no real oooh, I wonder how they will get from this to that. Against some great lines. I think the child wasn’t fully utilised and neither was Easton’s pal. I enjoy Benson as a writer, love her on live streaming. This was a solid 3, not a 4

As usual another brilliant story you see Georgia’s name and you know you’re not going to be disappointed.Loved Bella/Izzy’s friends I’m thinking there could be another book there

GB flows nicely between modern day and flashbacks in this book. Her character details are on point, but it just doesn't quite add up to her usual standards. Agree with other reviews that it is more of a short story and everything was just too NICE. Even the ex husband. The hiding of her identity went on for too long and was a bit wishy washy when it came to light. Potential for something awesome, but it fell flat.

Beers e uma das minhas autoras preferidas. Escrita ágil, gostosa de ler.

I may have mentioned previously that I love second chance romances and this one didn’t disappoint. I loved, loved, loved that the story line touched on a very real issue that many young kids did/do endure and we can’t speak enough of bullying in the hope it is eradicated from kids lives. I really liked both characters as well, surprisingly! Their story was really well shaped, glances back to their teenage years was a bit confronting but even so you can’t help but want the happily ever after. My favourite Georgia book is still “A little bit of spice” but this comes a close second.

Georgia Beers takes bullying and makes it part of the past that Bella is haunted by. No one should just stand by while a bully is at work but that is what Easton had done all those years ago. The book shows how one can move on from a tortured past and have a good life. I really, really liked both ladies and their personalities were very well defined. I loved how the story ended. I definitely recommend this book and would give it more than 5 stars if I could. Thank you, Ms. Beers, for a book that made my heart happy.

Georgia Beers is an excellent author and this book is again another great book to read. I loved this book because it was the classic cheerleader/ nerd theme which of course I am a sucker for. But it was deeper than that as well it touched on bullying, the affects that it can cause, being trapped and doing what’s expected of you. Changing as an adult and realizing that it should not define you. Read it it’s a classic well written book you expect from Beers.

Great story line. Well written. I took realized my sexuality late in life and I remember how it felt the first time I loved a woman. It was like a do over.