Book Review: All the Ways You Save Me by Melissa Wiesner

4.35⭐
Genre ~ contemporary romance
Series ~ Sandy Harbor, #1
Setting ~ New Jersey
Publication date ~ August 19, 2025
Publisher ~ Bookouture
Est Page Count ~ 322 (p+ 48 chapters +e)
Audio length ~ 10 hours 3 minutes
Narrators ~ Greg Lockett, Lauryn Allman
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ dual timeline ~ 10 years ago & present, small town, high school sweethearts, second chance, minimal steamage

My review:

Madeline (17) & Adam (17) met when she just about ran him over on their first day of their senior year. She’s new to the town and school, so Adam offers to show her around. They end up having lunch together with his best friend, Jason. Soon the three of them are inseparable, with Madeline and Adam being a couple. Tragically Adam is presumed dead after his truck goes into the water one stormy night and Madeline’s life is never the same.

Madeline (27) & Garrett(27)
10 years after Adam’s accident, Madeline is set to marry Jason. But then she sees a video of a man that looks so much like Adam that she can’t help but try to track him down. It can’t really be him, can it? Jason doesn’t seem to think it’s possible, but since she has the summer off she has nothing but time to find out.

Overall, this was so good with some nice twists and I was engaged throughout! It was a lovely story of first love, heartbreak and eventually finding love again.

I’ll definitely be reading this author again as I’m really intrigued by the teaser for the next book in the series which will follow Madeline’s sister, Josie, and also give us some answers to some other little mysteries.

Narration notes:
They both did really good. I don’t have any complaints about their performance.

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Book blurb:

I stand on the beach and gasp as a wave knocks me over, bringing memories of the night Adam the pouring rain, my voice shouting his name. Suddenly, I feel strong arms pulling me from the water. A familiar voice speaks soothing words—and my heart explodes with unspeakable, unbearable hope. I’d know those ocean-blue eyes anywhere. It’s him. It’s impossible. It’s Adam.

Madeline and Adam were high-school sweethearts, and Jason their teasing best friend. The trio did everything together. But one awful night, they lost Adam in a terrible accident.

Ten years later, Madeline and Jason are planning their wedding. They’ll never forget Adam, even though Jason doesn’t like to talk about the past, and happiness feels just around the corner.Until Madeline is saved by a stranger on the beach. As she gazes at his familiar features, she could swear he’s Adam. Her Adam.

It’s been ten years since Adam died. And the man says his name is Garrett. He’s kind, but distant.

Maybe Madeline was confused. This handsome stranger saved her life—no wonder she felt close to him. The fact that his eyes, and lips, and dark wavy hair dripping with saltwater are just the same as Adam’s must be a coincidence. Right?

But a single summer can change everything. And as Madeline searches for answers, she’s forced to question everything she’s ever about her own memories, the boy she once loved, and the life she’s supposed to live.

A totally addictive and unforgettable romance with a touch of spice, about the choices we make when it matters most, and how to follow your heart. Anyone who loves Carley Fortune, Colleen Hoover, or Paige Toon won’t be able to put this down!

Perfect for anyone who loves these High school sweethearts New/old flame Love triangle Rescue romance Small town romance Mistaken identity

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