Sweet and charming, although it verged on a little too emo. It read like a New Adult title, but without the major sexual assault that seems so popular among that genre. Both MCs were in their late twenties, with actual careers and responsibilities and stuff, so it didn't strike exactly the right vibe for me. I was with it though, right until the epilogue got a little too "and they lived happily ever after" and wrapped up everything with a bow. Given the real-life lens on the previous everything, it felt disingenuous.

It also appears that this was self-pubbed. It's well-formatted, well-edited, and very professional looking. Even though the end let me down quite a bit, I wouldn't have felt insulted if I had actually paid real money for this (I got it for free at Amazon.) ( )

I received this book in exchange for a review.

A story about a love lost and found again after
Years apart.

A misunderstanding over accommodations leaves ex lovers together in the same vacation cottage.

It was a well written story full of emotion, I laughed I cried was very excited to find out there is a sequel
( )

Angsty ( )

"Write me something beautiful."

Those words could be utter for any type of art. For Zachary and Violet, this means the beautiful music that only their two hearts can hear.

This is one of my favorite tropes- second chance - written by one of my very favorite authors. Best friends in college with each one hesitant to risk it all find themselves years later with paths crossed. Both trying to get away from stressors of their careers and find a muse, end up at the same house for two weeks. Reluctant roommates learn about what they missed and whether or not they can be friends again.

I instantly fell in love with Zach. He realizes soon this is his second chance to get the girl and tries everything in his power to have her in his life. Violet is a bit more closed off as a character; cautious and not ready to open the door for the possibility of more. As the story progresses, Violet begins to thaw and I began to connect with her more.

This standalone is definitely one of my top 5 reads in the trope. Katy interweaves the love story with the real life concerns and pitfalls adults have. If you are unfamiliar with Katy's writing, this is a great book to get the rhythm of her storytelling and fall in love with her style. If you are familiar, this is a DEFINITE must read to add because there is a certain follow up novella you don't want to miss.

4.5 out of 5 stars

( )

I have been blessed to have found a great deal of my favorite books as free reads at the time I have purchased them. Never knowing what to expect you open the book and read that first page with a hint of anticipation. Playing For Love at Deep Haven proved for me to be worth it's weight in gold. Katy Regnery wrote a captivating story of first love. The pain of the two main characters proves so real that you feel their emotions grabbing at you from every page. This is a beautiful story of friendship, first love and finding the way home again. Must read. ( )