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Expiration Dates
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Dec 11, 2023
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Rebecca Serle has done it again! She has written another five-star, top favorite book of mine again. I previously read In Five Years by Serle, and to this day it is still one of my all time favorite books. Expiration Dates is coming in at a close second, definitely ending the year as one of my favorite books that I’ve read so far. This book kept me on an emotional roller coaster 😭. I shed tears, I was excited, and I even got the happy ending I was hoping for.
In this story, we have Daphne Bell who has been receiving numbered pieces of paper for over 20 years. Each paper comes delivered from the universe with the name of the man she is to date and for how long (example- 8 days, 3 months, 2.5 years. etc…). Until one night, Daphne has a blind date with Jake- and on that sheet of paper delivered beneath her door is Jake’s name only, without any number on it, a blank canvas if you will… How long and how will this relationship play out?
While Daphne’s story plays out with Jake (present day), we get flashbacks to Daphne’s past and how some of her previous relationships played out. Was there less of a heartbreak because she knew when her time was up with each boyfriend? Was it easier to move on? Were any deep connections made, and could you ignore what the universe had in store for you? Or if the universe is sending you something, will it always want something back in return?
There were a few unexpected twists in this book that I did not see coming. For me personally, they made this book that much better. I resonated completely with Daphne’s character. I felt like I lived through each of Daphne’s relationships/dates, heartbreaks, and life experiences. This book ripped my heart out of my chest, stomped on it, and put it back together again. I loved every single page of this book!! And yes, I highly recommend reading this book.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Atria Books, and the author for an ARC of this book which I had the ultimate pleasure of reading. Publication date: March 19, 2024.
Genre~ Women’s Fiction, Romance
In this story, we have Daphne Bell who has been receiving numbered pieces of paper for over 20 years. Each paper comes delivered from the universe with the name of the man she is to date and for how long (example- 8 days, 3 months, 2.5 years. etc…). Until one night, Daphne has a blind date with Jake- and on that sheet of paper delivered beneath her door is Jake’s name only, without any number on it, a blank canvas if you will… How long and how will this relationship play out?
While Daphne’s story plays out with Jake (present day), we get flashbacks to Daphne’s past and how some of her previous relationships played out. Was there less of a heartbreak because she knew when her time was up with each boyfriend? Was it easier to move on? Were any deep connections made, and could you ignore what the universe had in store for you? Or if the universe is sending you something, will it always want something back in return?
There were a few unexpected twists in this book that I did not see coming. For me personally, they made this book that much better. I resonated completely with Daphne’s character. I felt like I lived through each of Daphne’s relationships/dates, heartbreaks, and life experiences. This book ripped my heart out of my chest, stomped on it, and put it back together again. I loved every single page of this book!! And yes, I highly recommend reading this book.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Atria Books, and the author for an ARC of this book which I had the ultimate pleasure of reading. Publication date: March 19, 2024.
Genre~ Women’s Fiction, Romance
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Thank you, Mica! So far it’s a good one!! 😊
Thank you, Heather! 💗 The premise was excellent, and if you liked In Five Years, you will probably love this one as well! :)
Thank you, Maureen! 💗
Thank you so much, Susan! 🤗 The premise was fun!
Lol! Teres, I was thinking the same thing. I was wondering how long my current “situationship” is going to last?! I really want to know. 🤗
Thank you, Jayme! Sorry this author doesn’t work for you. It is nice (and weird) how different books touch different people. That’s the beauty of them!! :)
Thank you so much, Julie! 💗
Thank you, Rosh! 💗 This is only the second book that I’ve read by this author, but I absolutely loved it!
Thank you, Sujoya! 💗 So far I’ve had great luck with the two books of hers that I’ve read, so I definitely cannot wait to read more from her.
Thanks, Holly!! I hope you enjoy this one too! 🤗
Thank you so much, Srivalli! :)
Thank you so much, Catherine!! 💗 I hope this book is a hit for you too!! I will be watching for your thoughts on this one. I’m so excited now! :)
Thank you so much, Shelley! 💗 I forgot I read The Dinner List also, and I loved that book too!! Like you, I’m a Hepburn fan as well! 🤗
Thank you, Mica! 💗 I hope you enjoy this book as well when you do read it. I really love this author! :)
Thank you so much, Federico! <3 This book did move all my heartstrings. I hope you enjoy this if you do decide to read it someday. I love your new profile pic by the way :)
Thank you, Margaret! 💗
Thank you so much, Pisces51! :)
Thank you so much, Luvtoread! 💗
Thank you so much, Carol!! 💝
Thank you so much, Nora! 💗
Thank you so much, A! I’m still thinking about this book, as I absolutely loved it!!
Thank you so much, Terrie!! 💗 I never read One Italian Summer, but it didn’t seem like something that I would like (and the reviews were pretty mixed). If you do read this, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 🤗
Hannah, this book was amazing!! I hope you enjoy it if you do read this! :)
Melissa, yes it is!
Thank you, Cara!! 💗 I absolutely adore this author!! 🤗