Once, Again, Always

Once, Again, Always by Amanda Gayle is a tender, addictive second-chance romance with a sharp rivals-to-lovers edge and a delicious slow burn. Molly wakes in hospital with a head injury and a blank space where the past six years should be. Worse: the man at her bedside isn’t a concerned boyfriend or kindly friend, but Aster Bishop—her arrogant boarding school rival—calling her his wife. Back in the home they apparently share, Molly tries to piece together who she’s become, and how on earth she ever chose him. Aster, now thoughtful and almost painfully restrained, keeps his distance even as their chemistry sparks in ways she can’t ignore. Perfect for readers who love memory loss romance, forced proximity, found family dynamics, and yearning that builds page by page—especially if you enjoy complicated couples and emotional tension over instant answers. Step into Molly and Aster’s uneasy new beginning and see what survives when the past won’t cooperate.