We'll Meet Again by Kelsey PainterMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Legal assistant Billie Axton has never been in a serious relationship; in fact, her latest boyfriend just dumped her because she wasn't ready to say "I love you" after eight months of dating. Still reeling from the cruelty of her ex's parting words the night before, Billie's not in the best frame of mind when she meets professional footballer Ethan Knight, the newest member of the Stanmore FC Wasps. It doesn't help that she feels as if she knows him from somewhere but can't figure out where. Unfortunately, Billie's stuck with him when her jerk of a boss volunteers her to escort Ethan from team headquarters to his new apartment, which turns out to be in the same neighborhood as her own. No matter how hard she tries, it's impossible for Billie to avoid Ethan with him living and working in such close proximity, and he eventually manages to win her over with his sweet Southern charm. But will his love be enough for Billie to overcome her fear of commitment once and for all?
I'm usually not a fan of the soulmates trope, but I found it to be very well done and entertaining in this story. I particularly appreciated that the author didn't rely solely on Ethan and Billie's previous lives to establish their connection in the present; they had a journey that was uniquely their own, along with plenty of relationship and character development. Ethan was a total sweetheart and I loved his interactions with his feisty grandmother Betty, which just might have been my favorite parts of the book. Billie was a bit prickly at first, but I grew to love her just as much as Ethan did by the end of the story. They made a fantastic couple and I was rooting for them from the very beginning.
Overall, I very much enjoyed "We'll Meet Again" and highly recommend it for all fans of contemporary/sports romance. This was an impressive debut for author Kelsey Painter and I look forward to whatever she writes next.
*Review copy provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
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