📚💖 Once Upon You and Me by Timothy Janovsky 💖📚

Okay, buckle up because this book has everything you didn't know you needed: a fairy tale resort, a spicy age-gap romance, and a “forbidden” chemistry that’s fire 🔥. Once Upon You and Me by Timothy Janovsky takes us on a swoon-worthy journey as Taylor Frost—meticulous, charming, and maybe a bit too flirty—heads off to the Storybook Endings Resort to set up a fairytale birthday bash. But what he doesn’t plan on? The rugged mountain-man vibe of Ethan Golding—the resort’s manager, the ex-husband of his boss, and the ultimate “forbidden fruit.” 🍎

Ethan thought his happy ending was long gone, but Taylor has him questioning that in the most delicious way possible. There's something about their chemistry that feels both taboo and totally irresistible. It’s angsty, it's sizzling, and yes, there’s an ex-wife in the mix, which means their attraction comes with a side of drama. But honestly, isn’t that what gives a romance its edge?

Janovsky writes with a wit and warmth that makes you root for Taylor and Ethan, no matter how messy things get. 🏞️✨ If you love the charm of fairy tales mixed with a dash of forbidden romance and a pinch of spice, you’ll be devouring this one. And let’s be real—who doesn’t love a story where forbidden flings just might lead to a happily-ever-after? 👀💖

Read this if you love: 
Age-Gap Romance 🧔👦: A mature, rugged man and a charming younger guy spark an unexpected romance.
Forbidden Romance 🚫💘: Taylor is the assistant to Ethan’s ex-wife, who’s also the mother of his daughter—making their connection a bit risky.
Workplace Adjacent Romance 💼❤️: Taylor’s at the resort for his job, but mixing work with pleasure could spell trouble.
Single Dad 👨‍👧: Ethan is a doting father focused on making his daughter’s birthday magical.
Grumpy-Sunshine 🌞🌧️: Ethan has that broody, rugged energy, while Taylor brings a playful, flirty vibe.
Only One Bed 🛏️👀: When circumstances throw these two together, things heat up fast.
Small Town Setting 🏞️✨: Set at a picturesque resort in the Catskills, where fairy-tale magic feels real.
Slow Burn to Steamy 🔥🔥: They start with undeniable chemistry and build up to those swoon-worthy, spicy moments.
Happily Ever After? 💕🤞: Will they risk it all for a shot at a true fairy-tale ending?

Thank you to NetGalley, Timothy Janovsky, and Afterglow Books for the eARC of this book!