Strawberry Kisses and Second Chances by Taffy Lovell-RomCom Review

 Book Synopsis

He left to see the world. She stayed to hold a town together. Strawberry Days might give them one more chance at love.

As Juniper Valley’s premier event planner, Chelsey Hooper is determined to make this year’s Strawberry Days the most magical yet. Until her high school sweetheart, Taylor Compton, returns to town in the middle of her planning. When a series of festival disasters forces the pair to work side by side, old sparks fly and buried dreams resurface. Chelsey grapples with her love for her hometown and a secret longing to see the world, while Taylor realizes the home he once abandoned might be the only place he truly belongs. When the final fireworks fade, they have to decide if their rekindled connection is a fleeting summer flame or a love worth risking everything for. Because sometimes the sweetest surprises are the ones waiting right where you started.

Book Details

• Publisher: ‎ Mirror Press
• Publication date: ‎ May 8, 2026
• Genre: RomCom
• Series: A Juniper Valley Novel
• Language: ‎ English
• Print length: ‎ 279 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1952611628

• **** I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and/or authors. A review was not required, and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own. ****

My Review

RomComs have such fun stories and are needed after reading some anxiety-ridden mystery. 

I have found my new favorite fictional hometown, and I seriously never wanted to leave! Strawberry Kisses and Second Chances by Taffy Lovell is an absolute gem of a small-town rom-com that completely stole my heart.

If you love a good second-chance romance with main characters who are genuinely likable and relatable, you need to add this to your TBR immediately. Chelsey Hooper is the heartbeat of Juniper Valley—she’s the premier event planner who stayed put to build a beautiful life surrounded by family and friends, even if she secretly wonders what it’s like to travel the world. Enter Taylor Compton, her high school sweetheart who jilted her seven years ago. He’s been living a high-flying, jet-setting life overseas, but he rolls back into town right in the middle of her chaotic planning for the town's annual Strawberry Days festival.

The chemistry between Chelsey and Taylor is so incredibly sweet, and watching them work through festival disasters side-by-side made their journey back to each other feel so genuine.

But can we talk about the setting? Juniper Valley is the kind of cozy, welcoming place that makes you want to pack your bags, visit for the weekend, and stay forever. Taffy Lovell balances the heartwarming romance with that perfect, feel-good energy that kept me reading late into the night!

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you love sweet, closed-door contemporary romance with great banter, grab this one immediately!

**Meet Author Taffy Lovell****

Beyond writing, I have a deep appreciation for some simple pleasures in life. You'll often find me enjoying a good book, crafting new stories, and, of course, indulging in chocolate chip cookies. I'm also on a delightful quest to discover the best gluten-free and dairy-free food options out there.

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