This is a new-to-me author, and I’ll definitely be reading more from him. This book felt like a warm hug. Not that there aren’t problems and some angst, but Ethan and Taylor are such lovable and kind characters that I couldn’t get enough. I love that these characters have been emailing for three years (Taylor is Ethan’s ex-wife’s assistant) but never met in person. Because of the nature of their relationship, neither thought too highly of the other. Ethan thought Taylor would be frigid and boring, and Taylor thought Ethan would be stubborn and rude. Not only are they both wrong, but they also feel an instant connection once they finally meet face to face. Yet, neither of them wants that connection. It would be nothing but a complication to act on their chemistry. It may be a challenge for them, but it’s a joy for the reader! Taylor and Ethan are both caregivers. They thrive at taking care of others in different ways. When they are put together, those differences complement one another. They’re great at helping others, but not so great at speaking up for what they want and need. That makes the growth of their relationship much harder than it has to be, yet the relationship still grows because of the strength of their chemistry. These two are meant to be. It was hard for me to see Amy, Ethan’s ex and Taylor’s boss, the way they saw her. Frankly, I didn’t like her. I knew a lot of the issue was her being too in her own head, and she has a bit of a redemption toward the end, but she was quite selfish and was always the foil to the natural progression of the relationship between this couple. I appreciate that Taylor and Ethan got their HEA, even though it took some time. True love is worth fighting for, and it’s also worth waiting for. **I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely.**

**I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley.** Timothy Janovsky presents his newest contemporary romance novel Once Upon You and Me. Readers follow alternating perspectives from our two main characters. Ethan, general manager of Storybook Endings Resort in the Catskills, is divorced from his wife, Amy, with whom he built the business. Taylor, personal assistant to Amy with dreams of working in hospitality, has been tasked with arranging the sweet sixteen party for Ethan and Amy's daughter at the Catskills resort. Despite the age gap and employment circumstances, Ethan and Taylor have an instant connection. Ethan and Taylor must decide if their happily ever after is worth fighting for. This story was a sweet and spicy contemporary romance that leaned into genre conventions and a plotline that would not have been out of place in a Hallmark movie. Both of our main characters are competent in their chosen fields, but seem to suffer from some self-doubt in their personal lives. Both men are true cinnamon rolls with a mutually supportive dynamic that comes across as healthy and respectful of each other. I definitely enjoyed my time with this story, though it did not necessarily stand out among its peers. I would happily recommend it as a feel good, no thoughts romance read.