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Dear Rosie, by S.J. Tilly
4.25

💘Childhood Friends to Strangers to Lovers 
💘 Curvy Girl 
💘 Emotional Damage 
💘 Millionaire 
💘 Retired Athlete 
💘 Professional Football 

Star: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25 

Dear Rosie, the second book in the Love Letters series, is a heartfelt second-chance romance that explores themes of friendship, healing, and rekindled love. The story revolves around Rosie and Nate, childhood friends who were separated by circumstances but find their way back to each other many years later. 

Rosie is a beautifully written character who has faced hardships and pain since losing her best friend, Nathan, when she was just a child. Despite her struggles, she's strong and resilient, carving out a new life for herself. Her vulnerability and the lingering hurt from her past add depth to her character, making her journey of rediscovery all the more poignant. 

Nate, once known as Nathan, has evolved from the boy Rosie knew into a famous retired football player. His initial unawareness of Rosie’s identity creates a unique twist to their reunion. When he finally recognizes her, all the memories and emotions come flooding back, reigniting the bond they once shared. Nate's determination to not let Rosie slip away again is both touching and fiercely protective, highlighting his desire to make things right after their years apart. 

The chemistry between Rosie and Nate is electric from the moment they reconnect, and their shared history adds layers of intensity to their interactions. The progression of their relationship feels natural and deeply emotional as they navigate the gap between their past and present selves. The way Nate’s realization hits him—how his memories of "his Rosie" resurface—brings a powerful surge of nostalgia and longing to the narrative. 

Dear Rosie beautifully captures the essence of lost love found again, the impact of childhood connections, and the joy of rediscovering someone who was once the center of your world. The story does a fantastic job of balancing the emotional weight of their past with the passion and potential of their future together. Nate’s journey from forgetting to remembering, and his unwavering resolve to hold onto Rosie, adds a satisfying arc to his character. 

Overall, Dear Rosie is a moving story of second chances, tender memories, and the kind of love that stands the test of time. It’s a touching reminder that sometimes, love has a way of finding us again, even when we least expect it. If you enjoy romances that blend past regrets with present-day hope, wrapped in a beautifully written story of reunion and redemption, this book will definitely pull at your heartstrings.