Captivating Romance and Heartache: A Book Review of ‘Maybe Once, Maybe Twice’ by Alison Rose Greenberg

Maybe Once, Maybe Twice is the story of one woman over the course of two decades whose made the same promise to two men.

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Acknowledgments:

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of this book. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

From The Publisher:

Filled with the romance and angst that defines the years you come to know yourself, with a shifting timeline covering two decades and ratcheting up the tension, Maybe Once, Maybe Twice is a novel of second chances and finding your own way.

You know that old saying, “if we are still single when we’re 35, we should get married?” Well, Maggie Vine made that vow with two different people, at two very different stages of her life.

And they both showed up.

Maggie Vine’s life is going extra-medium. At 35 she’s pursuing her dreams of being a singer and being a mother―though neither is successfully panning out. So when Garrett Scholl―stifled hedge fund manager by day but electrifying aspiring rock singer by night―comes to her 35th birthday party with the intention to kiss Maggie senseless, it feels like one piece might click into place. Except he’s engaged to someone else, and Maggie knows she won’t fit into the cookie-cutter life he’s building for himself.

Enter Asher Reyes. Her first boyfriend from summer camp, turned into heartthrob actor, he’s lived a successful yet private life ever since he got famous. When a career-changing opportunity is presented to Maggie after her reconnection with Asher, it feels like everything―music, love, family―will fall into place. But her past won’t let her move on without a fight.

My Thoughts:

Maybe Once, Maybe Twice” by Alison Rose Greenberg is a captivating journey that blends romance and heartache over two decades in the life of Maggie Vine, a talented singer. The book beautifully explores the idea that timing is everything in love, keeping readers on their toes about Maggie’s choices.

The story switches between two timelines—’then’ and ‘now’—as Maggie’s romantic saga unfolds. Her first love, Asher Reyes, steals hearts during a summer camp, and their promise to marry if they’re both single at 35 adds an intriguing layer to the narrative.

As Maggie pursues her music career, she meets Garrett Scholl, another musician who ignites a passionate love story. However, life’s twists and turns put their love to the test, and those 35-year-old promises keep echoing.

When Asher and Garrett reenter Maggie’s life after her 35th birthday, the story takes a turn. Maggie’s facing crucial life decisions, having dealt with a traumatic past. Asher’s unexpected business proposal adds to the mix. Will Maggie find what she’s seeking to make her life whole again?

Alison Rose Greenberg crafts characters with depth, making you care deeply about their journey. The exploration of fame’s glitzy side enriches the narrative, creating a story that’s both immersive and thought-provoking.

Emotions run high in “Maybe Once, Maybe Twice,” making it a touching and memorable read. Each page is packed with feelings that tug at your heartstrings. I thoroughly enjoyed the rollercoaster of emotions, and I’m eagerly anticipating more from this talented author.

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