Still Into You

by Erin Connor

When elusive metal frontman Dax Nakamura agrees to give his first interview in years, he has one his ex, Sloane Donavan, has to write it.

Bad-boy-turned-straight-edge frontman, Dax Nakamura, would prefer the skeletons in his closet to stay there, thank you very much. But not giving interviews didn’t stop the press from writing about one of metal’s biggest bands—or its lead vocalist. With their new album about to drop, Dax is finally ready to address the rumors that have plagued Final Revelations for the past eight years. And the only person he trusts to write it is the same person who broke his heart three summers ago.

Sloane Donavan knew she wanted to write about music since the first time she posted a MySpace blog for her neighbor’s garage band. A journalism degree, a failed internship, and countless backstage passes later, Sloane still hasn’t secured the dream job she left her dream man behind for. So when Dax shows back up with a career-making opportunity—exclusive insight into him, his band, and the chance to craft the narrative of one of the scene’s most revered bands—Sloane agrees, with one No one can know they’re exes. As they dive into Dax’s past, Sloane quickly realizes their history isn’t the only thing he’s hiding, and Sloane has a choice to make. The article Dax wants and the salacious tell-all Sloane’s editor expects are two completely different stories. This is the big break she’s been waiting for, but it comes with a the chance to rewrite the ending with her first and only love.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Second Chance, Contemporary, Audiobook, Music, Second Chance Romance

352 pages, Paperback

Expected publication February 10, 2026

Reviews

[Liana Gold · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️ 3 ⭐️ She’s a reporter, he’s her assignment. From heartbreak to blurred lines, Connors writes a messy and complicated second chance romance full of emo music and millennial nostalgia, real conversation and relatable concerns. It’s great in a sense that it’s light with a HEA but it also shows how sometimes we have to put ourselves before others.

Sloane Donovan is a journalist/writer in the music industry. Dax Nakamura is half Black, half Japanese and 6 feet tall (OBVIOUSLY). They dated only for a month but Sloane broke it off because she put herself and her career first. She didn’t want to give up her big life plans and her future for a guy. She knew her mother gave up her life plans when she married her father, so Sloane didn’t want to follow in her mother’s footsteps. But Sloane was never able to get over Dax, he was it for her. Even after three years, he was everything to her and they were both pinning after each other.

MySpace and Mapquest!!? Hello 2010s when life was all about a good time. I remember those days so clearly—the culture of that era, the music, the friends, just so many references brought back so many memories. That was probably the best and my most favorite part of the book.

The romancing aspect? Not my favorite & nothing we haven’t read. It’s just not how I envision second chances. They were like alley cats, sizing each other up the first 30% but then they gave into their feelings and tension too quickly for my liking. I wanted more build up, more yearning, more shameless flirting. I did however enjoy their dense and very open conversation. I particularly liked how driven Sloane was despite being young. She carried that “head on her shoulders” vibe and if you know me, there is nothing more that will please me than a STRONG female character.

I also felt that the book lacked insight into Dax’s development/character because we never get to see their past. We get a lot of info from interview style chapters but never see their story from a different lens. This created a bit of a gap for me in their relationship and I had a hard time understanding his side of things.

“I want you even when it’s inconvenient”


Many thanks to NetGalley, Forever Grand Central Publishing and the author, Erin Connor for sending an early ARC.

Publication date: February 10, 2026

[Marieke (mariekes_mesmerizing_books) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still Into You feels like those beautiful lyrics you just can’t stop thinking about. Like a song with searing guitars and pounding drums that you can’t get out of your head. Like a mind-blowing concert that keeps you awake at night, adrenaline still rushing through your veins. This story is so good it earned a spot on my most favorite 2025 shelf.

It’s a romance, a rockstar one, and it feels like we’re right there at the gigs, watching the love story between Sloane and Dax unfold. I smiled so much while reading, even during the angstier parts. The way Sloane and Dax fell for each other a second time and the chemistry that jumped off the page? Top-notch.

And can we talk about Dax, the frontman of Final Revelations? Think Måneskin, only in 2010, with a Black-Asian heartthrob who could make anyone forget their wedding vows. I know I’m happily married, but oh boy, did I love Dax.

I don’t want to say a lot more, just that if you love a second-chance romance without a third-act breakup, full of swooning, yearning, and so much chemistry, this story is for you.

Thank you, Forever and NetGalley, for this gorgeous romance!

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[Fernanda (ivyfer_isreading) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me start by saying this book is Fernanda catnip. Second chance romance, the music industry, a rockstar mmc that is in a band, a fmc on the asexual spectrum(demi), excerpts of interviews AND talk of trauma and mental health. It’s like Erin Connor took a trip inside my brain and gave me exactly my type of book.
If you like music I can’t stress this enough you NEED to read this book.
I love Still Into You so much that I can’t write a good review because I have nothing to say except this is fantastic. The writing? Great. The characters? Love them all. The romance? Couldn’t get enough of it. The music industry stuff? Perfect. Give me 500 more pages and I’ll read it.
Long story short just read this book and thank me later.

Thank you Netgalley and Forever for this amazing ARC!!

[Katie’s Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️

"I want this-you, us. Unconditionally. Long-distance, here, there, when it's hard and when it's easy. I don't need some perfect plan where everything works out to know this is what I want. I want you even when it's inconvenient."

This was so much fun! Honestly I was a little unsure going into this because the 2010's punk rock wasn't my scene, but I really enjoyed this

Sloan and Dax were adorable, full-stop. They met and had a summer fling three years prior during a summer festival tour and haven't seen or spoken to each other since. That changes when Dax's very big metal band chooses Sloan to write their first interview in eight years. Soon the two are 'forced' to spend time together and not only hide their past history, but hide their reconciling relationship.

Dax was so cute. He's this tattooed and pierced metal front-man but is so soft when he's with Sloan. I loved how even when he was trying to take things slow and not spook her off he wasn't shy about his affection or feelings. He constantly feeds and takes care of her! He still has a heart next to her name in his phone! I really loved how open they both were with each other, about their struggles and insecurities. They just understood each other so well

I also thought the relationship was just fleshed out so well. We're not given any flashbacks to their prior summer romance, it's only ever really seen in Sloan's recollections. But it feels like we're given enough- mentions of how they grew so close and quickly became all-consuming. The tension and angst are also so evident when they start to reconnect in the present, that you can just feel the unfinished history between these two.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[elise | bookingthroughlife · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.75 stars!!

here's the thing, if you give me a forced proximity, second chance, musician romance, there's absolutely no way i'm not going to love it. truly erin connor hit it out of the park with her sophomore novel!! the yearning in this !!! the pining!!! the emotion!! it's toooooo good. dax & sloane are so perfect for each other it's not even funny. i could feel their chemistry & their connection with each other even after everything that happened. i thought the way they came to love each other again was SO PRECIOUS!!

another thing i adored about this book is the found family !!! the way the band found each other, supported each other through it all and became each other's rock? the way sloane fits into that? 🥹🥹🥹🥹

i really enjoyed learning about dax's band and how everything came to be -- definitely gave elements of daisy jones & the six but in it's own unique way. sloane being a journalist and finding her voice was so well captured. as a former journalist, i can testify that there truly are some stories that you struggle to write after holding interviews because there are a million different directions you could go and how are you supposed to decide???? erin did an incredible job capturing that back and forth until the epiphany hits you.

thank you ReadForever Books for the arc! this is my honest review.

[Lina]

Pre-Read Thoughts: I will be reading this and blasting Paramore. ✌️✌️

[monica ✨ romantasyreader · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven’t felt like that reading a romance in so long 🥹

Erin Connor never misses

Full rtc 🎤❤️‍🔥

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 ⭐️
1/5 🌶️

Still Into You by Erin Conner felt like it was written for the girls who built their entire personalities around music. As an elder emo who spent every extra dollar and free moment on concert and festival tickets, I knew I had to read this. I drove across the country for shows, slept in cars at rest stops because hotel money meant fewer tickets, and followed one of my favorite bands around for a summer. Music wasn’t a hobby. It was the point.

I never wanted to be a music journalist like Sloane, but I understood her instantly. Music meant everything to me and my friends too. We skipped meals to buy CDs. We recorded songs off the radio onto cassette tapes and begged the DJ not to talk over the intro. We were band and choir nerds, so music wasn’t just something we listened to… it was something we lived. I can still tie specific songs and albums to exact moments in my life, and this book nails that feeling.

My only hesitation going in was the second-chance romance trope, which usually isn’t my thing. But Erin absolutely made it work. And most importantly: no cheating (thank god). This was about timing, growth, and real life getting in the way. Any millennial will recognize Sloane’s grind of having to “pay your dues” while living through all the ways our timelines got shoved back. Dream jobs, houses, stability… delayed, at best. But it built a truly resilient generation of people.

I loved Sloane’s relationship with her band friends and I loved finally meeting her brothers. As someone with only brothers, that dynamic felt painfully accurate. I also appreciated that Erin didn’t spell it out, but it’s clear both Sloane and Dax waited for each other. She needed space to finish college and start her journalism career. Dax needed time to clean up his act. Neither was perfect, but they were absolutely perfect for each other.

The ending sealed it for me. No babies. No wedding. No engagement. Just Dax singing to Sloane at his band’s last show. She was under a spotlight in the pit she hated because “it might break her nose”. Intimate. Emotional. Completely on brand.

“And we’ll keep doing things together and building a life because the details of it don’t really matter to me as long as it’s us.”

This isn’t just a romance. It’s a love letter to music, missed timing, and the dreams that take way longer than promised. I loved every second of it and cannot wait for the audiobook on release day.

Thanks to Erin, her publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC!

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Edit 1/26/26:

Since I’d already got to read this book, I knew I was going to love the audio. We got veteran narrator Karissa Vacker (aka Vanessa Edwin) to read us the book. The real treat were the interview transcripts that were read by a full cast, a different person each representing a member of the band, Final Revelations. The only thing I would’ve preferred is that they had done the whole book as a full cast narration. It would’ve really elevated an already amazing story.

Thanks to Erin, her audiobook publisher, and NetGalley for the ALC.

[Erin (erinsreadingroom) · Rating 5 out of 5]

☆ 5 stars

Still Into You by author Erin Connor is the second chance romance of my dreams which offers the perfect amount of nostalgia that will leave you yearning for an era that has long since passed. The way this book has made me feel should be criminal in the way that I found myself checking my period tracking app to verify if I’m emotionally stable enough to carry on reading. This story is written with nothing but heart with its exploration into emotional depth, vulnerability and authenticity in a way that will that will leave you reeling in the aftermath. The uncertainty and fear that is at the root of our two main characters offers enough stakes to grip you into their clutches and an unwillingness to accept nothing less than a well-earned happily ever after. The exploration of mental illness, imposter syndrome, burn out and the demisexuality representation brought tears to my eyes on multiple occasions in my shock at how seen, heard and understood that it has made me feel. The hard-hitting topics addressed throughout this book are written beautifully in a manner that masterfully highlights their significance without feeling too heavy to handle. The found family elements were strong and added the perfect opening to explore deeper into the depths of our two main characters in a way that felt natural, and ultimately there is not a single thing that I could nitpick about this book. Okay, maybe one thing and that would have been a Dax POV… but that’s just me being greedy in that it would have elevated an already perfect book even higher for me.

Sloane Donovan was such a wonderful narrator to follow throughout her uncertain journey towards love as she learns to overcome the heartbreaking doubt and insecurity that plagues her brilliant mind. I really enjoyed getting to see a fierce woman such as Sloane learn how to command a space and learn how to utilise her authoritative voice in a male-dominated workspace. Her unwillingness to sacrifice her integrity and the determination she showcases to write the article that feels like a true and honest reflection to the band (and friends) that she loves was admirable. I loved getting to see these little snippets to her personality be revealed in fragments that helped to create a clearer picture as time continued to progress. Her openness and recognition of her sexuality was such a delight to me that I will yearn to see time and again in the books that I read. Part of what makes Sloane such a rich character for me was the wonderful groups of people that she surrounds herself with as we get the chance to see something new to her every single time. Her friendship group and their banter-filled dynamics was such a delight to witness and I adored the way that we got to witness a lighter Sloane who felt less burdened. Her closeness with her family, her father and one brother in particular, had me feeling emotional and I loved getting to see the trust that Sloane places in confiding to them when she’s struggling. Sloane is a character who feels deeply to the point that she almost seems to overwhelm herself so I was really glad to see that she’s never short of people to open herself up to. Her fears and insecurities felt relatable to me as a reader, and I really appreciate the way that she refused to abandon her ambition in her pursuit for love. Her ambitions are a fundamental part to her character and it felt empowering to see a woman do everything she can to attain the life that she yearns for, even if that involves some deep self-reflection and a shift in priorities. I adored Sloane’s journey of self-discovery as she learns how to chase for the life that she truly wants as opposed to the life that she thinks she’s supposed to have.

Dax Nakamura is the ultimate textbook boyfriend that will leave you swooning (and devastated that he’s not real) with his tough exterior and a gentle soul that I suspect will capture the heart of many readers alike myself. My heart broke in the process of getting to know the depths of his struggles and the weight that he carries on his shoulders after the events of his past. His honestly surrounding his battle with depression and addiction felt raw and honest in a way that brings tears to your eyes whilst also rendering you incapable of speech in its magnitude. I really felt for Dax as he undergoes the process in learning how to appreciate the triumph in overcoming whilst also managing the fear in the unknown of what comes after. His soft nature that is only on display for the people that he loves offered insight into a side of Dax that felt overwhelming in its sweetness and I couldn’t love this wonderful man more if I tried. It felt fundamental in the way that he yearned to understand Sloane wholly whilst being accommodating in the need to go at the pace that she was comfortable with. I adored the way that Dax remained unapologetic in his feelings and the way that he continued to show affection in every manner possible; secretive touches, cooking for her, remembering all of her favourite things, his willingness to love her in secret and how loudly he yearned to love her in public… all of it was perfection and felt so utterly befitting for a man who feels as intensely as Dax. Dax Nakamura is a lover boy through and through for one woman only and I had the absolute best time getting to witness him fight for the love that he refuses to miss out on a second time.

The exploration between Sloane and Dax was written with absolute perfection as they found themselves on once opposing paths with the end destination unexpectedly being the same — each other. Their romantic development felt authentic and honest in their determination to get it right the second time around without sacrificing fundamental pieces of themselves in the process. Their commitment to growing and evolving throughout life in a partnership that does not become stifled and stagnant, but instead supports and encourages the best from each other was beautiful to witness in its complexities. I adored the way that Sloane and Dax managed to communicate to the best of their ability at every turn and the way that this further strengthened their relationship. The sense of safety and security that they found in one-another brought tears to my eyes on several occasions alongside the many ways that they managed to communicate their love without fully needing to say the words. Sloane and Dax’s relationship felt truly earned and worked towards through to the end whilst also carrying a sense of ease that isn’t always easy to portray. I love these two with every piece of my heart, and I couldn’t be ending their story with anything but hope and a giddiness in my chest.

Still Into You is one of those unexpected gems that you expect to love whilst still being taken by surprise at how deeply you connected to the characters and the compelling journey that we get to follow them on. This is one of those stories that I’ve struggled to formulate my muddled thoughts into words in a way that could truly present it with the justice that it deserves. I couldn’t be happier with the conclusion of this book and the strong sense of hope that the reader is left with upon reaching the end. This is not a happily ever after story… it’s a ‘happy for now’ with the best still yet to come off-page. It’s a reminder to not look so far into the future that you forget to stop living within the present. I’m going to be thinking about this book for a very long time with it securing author Erin Connor on my list of authors to watch in the future. Still Into You was my first read by Connor and it will most definitely not be my last, so if you’re a fan of second-chance romances written with a lot of grit and heart… this is a book you’re going to want to keep an eye out for upon its February 2026 release.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still Into You is the perfect second chance rockstar romance for my fellow elder emos. I felt so nostalgic for my younger show-going self and that feeling of being a part of something that Erin describes so perfectly. Sloane was basically living my teenage dream. The frontman of an iconic rock band only having eyes for you? I’ll take one, please.

Second chance is honestly the best trope and I loved how Sloane & Dax’s story unfolded through glimpses of the past intertwined with their reconnection three years later. They had such great chemistry and the perfect mix of banter and heavier moments. Loved the spicy bits as well, 10/10 will swoon when Dax says “baby”. The interview transcripts were also really fun! Definitely recommend this one to the millennials and the music lovers.

Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Liz | thebohobookblogger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was the PERFECT example of what a rockstar romance that’s traditionally published SHOULD BE. It’s delicious, sexy and well written. If you are a fan of 2010’s pop punk you will love this. It brought me back to highschool listening to Sleeping with Sirens and All Time Low.

Preorder and add this to your TBR! Thanks to Forever for the ARC!

[Allie | booked.with.allie · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️ 3🌶️
Thank you @readforeverpub for the advanced copy!

This book was everything I needed from a rockstar x journalist second chance romance! I devoured every single page and wish it never had to end! Sloane and Dax were utterly perfect. Like I can’t form eloquent words to describe how wonderful this book and this couple were. I loved every second! What a stellar sophomore novel from Erin Connor!

[Mai | mai.readingnook · Rating 5 out of 5]

EFFING OBSESSED.

You know when you’re still riding the emotional high after an epic concert and you don’t really have the words to describe the experience except maybe with the biggest smile radiating out of your soul? Yeah. That’s this.

Angsty second chance romance between the reformed bad boy frontman of the biggest emo metal band and the music journalist he could never forget if he tried. The tension?! Palpable. Delicious.

My favorite thing about this reading experience is probably the pacing. It kept me feral, and I couldn’t get enough.

I think Erin has outdone herself and I don’t even know how she’s gonna top this, but I am very much looking forward to finding out how. Cause we all know she will.

Thank you so much for the ARC!!

[cate (catescozycornerofbooks) · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh this was just so much fun!!!!! as a girl who loves her music and reading album/artist reviews, this rockstar x journalist romance was everything i could have hoped for.

this book is an ode to the early 2000s in the best way (i say as someone born in 2004 LOL). but seriously, this nostalgic throwback to off the shoulder concert tees and bodycon dresses and colorful everything was just perfect.

a moment for dax nakimura. A MAN!!!!!!!!! king of respecting his girl and being so down bad. i love him so much. he treats sloane the way every girl dreams of being treated, and then there’s the fun addition of him being the frontman for basically the biggest metal band in the world. hello! hot!

i also adored sloane. this woman went after her dreams and never gave them up for anyone’s comfort. she pursued the truth and the best story, but she most importantly never lost her integrity. i loved the way she stood up for herself always, but also found a way to let in the softness of good love. she and dax both deserve that joy.

i truly ate this up. shoutout to my girl dana for telling me to read this, i am officially obsessed.

btw this is not a fanfic, but for the girls who grew up with the one direction wattpad stories… you should seriously check this out.

thank you forever and hachette audio for the e-ARC an ALC!

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous 4.5 full review to come

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forever Publishing, y'all....I simply loved this one, and am so thrilled to have been able to read the eARC for this!

The dedication reads: "for the elder emos and for the teen me, if wasn't a phase, stay weird, kid"
Let me say that 2026 me is still very much in tune with early 2000s emo me, and I loved this dedication so much that I highlighted it because that girl is still here. I am one of the girls that used to surround myself around music and bands and would be working a merch table at some random show, and this book was perfection.

I absolutely ate up Sloane and Dax's story and don't feel bad for doing so. Let me say that 2007 me would've actually passed away for a story like this! We have Sloane, who is a freelance writer at AP and gets to help discover new bands that are up and coming. We also have Dax who is the lead singer in a metal band that has a gigantic following and a salacious backstory. After a not-so-chance reunion at a Battle of the Bands, Sloane and Dax are set to work with each other, when she is given the exclusive interview with the band. They haven't spoken to the press in years, so this opportunity is huge for her in so many ways.

I completely loved the level of yearning that Dax illustrates for Sloane.... it is simply *chef's kiss* for me.

If you are interested in any of these tropes, you may love this one too:
- Second Chance Romance
- All the Angst
- Early 2000's
- Tattooed MMC
- Journalist x Rockstar

[Clarissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Erin Connor loves music and the metal scene and that clearly comes across the pages of this book. I felt immersed with the writing and believed in the grandeur that Final Revelations and more specifically Dax had on stage. I wanted sooo much more from this book, I wanted more of their first romance - give me that ache that a second chance romance has!! Let me root for Sloan and Dax to finally get it right this time because of how their foundations were. Don't get me wrong, I rooted for them, but I wanted to understand why this was a life changing romance for Sloan. I also wanted more of the stories of the band and their history, the articles weren't enough (where is part 2 i am begging for part 2 of this article). i was hooked with the story of Final Revelations and I wish we got more of the band. Maybe if I re-read this I'll feel more solid because I was also reading like two other books at the same time, but I'm landing on a 3.5 rating for this (which is devastating to me - this book could've been my new it-book, it was literally the perfect premise for me, like come on, second chance romance with a metal frontman, this has me written all over it)

Thank you to Netgalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

[Emily G · Rating 4 out of 5]

I inhaled this in less than 24 hours.

What a fun, rockstar (think BMTH) style romance. The book follows a Music Reporter as she bumps into her Ex - who just so happens to be the voice of the music scene. The pair reconnect as she interviews his band for a piece and it’s just so much fun!

🎸Rockstar x Reporter
📰 Second Chance
🎸Forbidden aspects
📰Mental Health Rep
🎸He is down bad

My only note is I felt the ending was a bit rushed and would have liked a few more chapters exploring the conclusion a bit more!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still Into You by Erin Connor was such a win for me, especially on audio. Full cast productions are elite, and this one fully delivered — every performance felt intentional, emotionally grounded, and perfectly matched to the characters. Sloane and Dax just fit in that messy, unresolved, still in love way that makes second chance romance hit harder, and the angst of their shared past added real depth instead of manufactured drama. I loved the behind the scenes look at the music industry and rockstar life, especially through the lens of journalism and reputation management. Well written, well developed, and emotionally satisfying, this was a swoony, angsty celebrity romance that absolutely played to my tastes.

[Mattie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think this is my own fault for requesting this book when I didn’t like unromance but here we are. This book was not for me, at all. I see why people would like it bc it’s angsty and nostalgic but it was too repetitive for me. Like I felt like we were constantly told the same things over and over? I wasn’t very invested in their relationship bc I just don’t believe their romance that last like a month 3 years ago really ruined them for everyone else. This is an unfortunate situation where I’m a fan of the author but not her books.

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review!

[Kelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tropes: second chance, 2000s nostalgia, rockstar MMC, music journalist FMC, it’s always been you, forced proximity, so much yearning, sneaking around, he’s down bad🖤

About:
When elusive metal frontman Dax Nakamura agrees to give his first interview in eight years, he has one condition: his ex, Sloane Donavan, has to write it.

My thoughts: Five stars, forever
This story completely had my heart. Sloane and Dax were everything- their history, their chemistry, and the tension….

The 2000s nostalgia was perfectly woven in and added so much to the story. The mutual pining was intense, the banter was sharp, and the yearning was constant. When they finally came back together, it was incredibly satisfying.

This book felt personal, emotional, and unforgettable. I did not want it to end, and it is absolutely a story I will cherish and recommend again and again.

Thank you @erinconnorbooks & @readforeverpub for the ARC 🖤

[Holly Schwartz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This audio is absolutely PERFECT! A full cast narration for the interview sections was such a GOOD CHOICE!

I love this book with my whole entire heart and getting to listen to it was such a  DREAM!!!!

Thanks to Hachette audio for the ALC!

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This was perfect. It was everything I was hoping it to be and so much more!!! I LOVED LOVED LOVED Unromance when I read last year. Erin’s writing is SO GOOD. It’s thoughtful and tender and feels like coming home. And THIS was all of that and more. There was A LOT packed into this without it feeling overwhelming. Between Sloane and her job, her struggle to find what’s best for her, Sloane and Dax, Dax and his past, and everything with the band - nothing felt MORE important, everything got to shine and have a spot and together it was just the perfect story!!

Sloane and Dax!!! Were!! PERFECT!!!! They were messy and complicated and epic!! their first time together was fleeting but LIFE CHANGING and then coming back together was ALSO all of those things AND SO MUCH MORE. I love them so much. And they love each other so much!! Their chemistry was great! Their banter was FANTASTIC!

There is NOTHING I love more than a man who loves his woman and that is Dax in every single way!

And literally everything to do with Sloane and her article about the band made my heart SO HAPPY! It was written so incredibly well. And seeing all of Sloane’s friends and family made my heart so happy!! Even though we got very little time with the secondary characters they all felt so real and so fleshed out and SO IMPORTANT.

After reading this again 😭 I am so in love with this story! And Erin’s writing! She’s able to capture so much EMOTION!! I felt every single emotion that the characters were feeling and it was truly magical???

I’m literally never going to be over this book.

Thanks to Forever for the arc in exchange for an honest review!

[angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5***
I adore second chance romances and I really loved the setting of this one. I liked the characters and I did really enjoy the romance. There were moments when the writing brought me out of the story but overall I did enjoy this book. I wasn’t fully connected to the characters because we actually don’t see the two main characters in the past when they first met/got together. The reason I love second chance romances so much is the fact that we get to see two characters meet each other at an earlier point in their life, love each other, and then lose connection because of something. But then we get to see them reconnect in a different state of their life. Unfortunately, we don’t get to see the past, we are only told about their relationship and how it was. That made a barrier for me when connecting to the characters because I would’ve loved to read about these two characters together in the past and see how they’ve changed and yet still love each other through that change of self. I did love the music and journalism aspect of the story and parts of it reminded me of ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ with the interview aspect that was brought into this story. Overall, I did like this novel but wasn’t fully connected to the characters.

[Eden · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a freaking masterpiece. I felt every emotion these characters did, so now I’m hungover bc boy did this book take me on a rollercoaster of feelings! I absolutely loved these MCs and reading about their first and second chances at love. Their romance was sweet and passionate and all consuming. Sloane is my demisexual queen. Dax is the metal musician of my dreams. I adore them together and separately.

All of the characters in this book felt so viscerally real. The personality dynamics felt like real bands and real families, and I loved them all.

The concert scenes the author set up were dynamic and epic. Never before in my life have I ever wondered what being in a mosh pit is like, and now I feel like I kinda know. Barely. But kinda..? Anyway, the sophomore slump doesn’t exist for Connor. This is a HIT.

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

[Rebekah · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I want to go to a concert now!! RTC

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a bit different, and I totally enjoyed it!
Sloane is a journalist/writer covering music. Her dream has always been to work for Rolling Stone. Instead she’s working for a much smaller company as a freelance writer… nothing like what she expected her life to be…
She comes from a big family, but is scarred, as her Mom walked out when they were all very young.

A few years ago she met up with Final Revelations, a very hot, sexy, metal band, that has since skyrocketed in fame. And unfortunately, at the time, she fell in love with their lead singer, Dax…
Dax Nakamura is very tall, and ‘mixed’, as he says. He’s half black and half Japanese. BUT, he did not have a great childhood, and this comes through loud and clear. He felt like he never fit in, and left home at a young age. Lucky for him that this band found him just in the Nick of time!

At that time, Sloane was working elsewhere, and was basically ghostwriting for someone else… who very happily took ALL the credit for her good work… and then screwed her over…

So the book basically goes back and forth between the two timelines… mostly because of an article… but also because her mind keeps taking her back.

She has now been given the opportunity to interview Final Revelations. This may not seem like a big deal, but they haven’t given an interview for many years! And the only one they will give it to is Sloane… because they all knew her when she and Dax were a thing.
This. Is. Huge!!!!
But she realizes that she has to keep it together. Not fall apart. And, never let on that there was ever anything between them back then. Or it may all come crashing down…

As they start spending more and more time together though, it all starts coming back…

This was sweet in so many ways, and sad in so many others. It really gives you some insight into both sides:
1. The writer, and how hard they have to work to get a piece together, as well as all the hoops they have to jump through to get the piece out there the WAY THEY WANT IT… without sacrificing their morals and themselves in the process.
2. The rock stars… and what it’s like to live on the road. Not have any family around. Not have much human contact…except for their times together on the tour buses… and backstage. Somehow not at all seeming like a ‘dream life’.

Beautifully done, and sweet and heartbreaking all at once!

4 big, bold, soulful, bright, musical stars for me! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#StillIntoYou by @ErinConnor and narrated beautifully by @KarissaVacker; @WilliamDeMerritt; @DonaldChang; @JamesFouhey; @RobbMoreira; and @GregChun.

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[bookishlycaffenaited · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Three years ago, he won my name. Three years later, he still says it like a prize."

From the moment I read Erin Connor's debut, Unromance (which is one of my favourite books of all time), I knew she would be an auto-buy author for me. I was right because her sophomore novel, Still Into You, is exceptional.

The things I expected to experience - incredible, relatable, lyrical writing, quick wit humour, and a pace that just sucks you in - were all there. But there's so much more I experienced. For one, the love between Sloane and Dax was all-encompassing, consuming, tender, passionate, sexy, forgiving, loving, and everything in between. I was enamoured by these two and their instant, palpable chemistry. From the moment they interact, you feel the magnetic pull between them, a spark that refuses to die.

I loved Sloane as our fmc. Her voice was so vivid, as I really saw the passion in her for punk/rock, for journalism and journalistic integrity, for persevering and being self-sufficient. I loved seeing her navigate the world of journalism, with its sexism and nepotism, its cutthroat ways to be on top. I loved seeing Sloane become stronger and more self-assured, and her struggle with the direction of her article felt soooo real and earnest. Sloane, while wanting to prove herself and cement herself as a talented journalist, does not lose the parts of herself that make her, her. Her love for the music, her ability to feel and understand it, and her stubbornness in refusing to stoop to low levels for personal gain make her a character I rooted for so badly.

I also loved seeing Sloane's struggle with balancing her dreams and aspirations with her relationship with Dax. It's a central conflict between them that keeps them from fully, truly committing. It begs the question: What can we afford to lose? How do you choose a life that's fulfilling if it means sacrificing the one person you love most? Who do we want by our side through it all? I love how we see how dreams can change, how fighting to be with someone does not make you weak or less aspirational. I loved reading about sharing dreams and cheering your person on. I just adored the dynamic between Dax and Sloane; it felt so raw and real.

It's so clear how much Erin loves punk rock in this book. It practically bled from the pages how much research and love went into this book - from the organic references, the way she describes each show (the mosh pit scene?? obsessed), to band life in general. I love seeing an author's passion shine through in their books!

Now Dax himself??? Oh my lordddd. This man was equal parts cinnamon roll and equal parts rockstar hottie. The way this man yearns should be studied. His love and care for Sloane was so beautiful to see. The tender way he touches Sloane, like with a simple tuck and pull of her hair (!!!), had me squealing. I was legit GIDDY from this man, kicking my feet at how charismatic and flirty he was. But there's also such a depth to him that made me feel so wholeheartedly for him. One of the many aspects I loved about their relationship, and this book, is the concept of not just being heard, but being truly seen, and loved all the more for it. It was so touching to see this between Sloan and Dax; I honestly couldn't get enough of them.

The friendships in this book were fantastic, giving you that found family feel. I also loved how Sloan was shaped by her relationship with so many brothers - something I deeply related to. The exploration of being shaped by our traumas, as much as our loved ones shape us, really resonated with me as well.

Also, the snippets of Sloane's article throughout were fantastic. So fresh, giving such a unique edge to this already perfect novel. As well as the early 200s vibes, take me back!!!

I could ramble on and on (and on and on) about how incredible this book is. Erin Connor is truly someone you need to be putting on your radar. Her books just pull me and resonate with me in a way I can't describe. Her lyrical prose, her honest and raw characters, her humour, her intimate scenes (insaaaaanely hot in this one, woooow), and her messages just shine and stay with you. She's a must-read author, so don't hesitate to pick this up!

Thank you a million times over to Forever Publishing for the arc!!!

[Catarina Vieira | umlivroduplicado · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Does three years of silence undo six weeks of Technicolor?”

I am not even kidding when I tell you this is the book that changed something in me forever, in a deep and lasting way. When I started this book, I was already carrying that familiar grief of thinking, “How will I ever move on, knowing I’ll never experience this story for the first time again?”

When you read romance for a long, long time, you keep reading because you love love and love stories, but it becomes harder to find something that truly touches every part of your heart. Something that fills you so intensely that it feels like discovering the power of literature for the very first time, until I crossed my path with this book.

This book is an inspiration to be more. More artistic. More passionate. More of everything. It awakened in me a desire to live and experience life that very few things ever have.
Sloane and Dax were everything. Beyond the story being absolutely incredible, from the plot to the setting and the atmosphere, their relationship felt real. The music environment, the way it consumes them, and the obstacles they face on their way back to each other made every moment feel alive and raw.

Dax gave me everything. I fell in love with him slowly and patiently, discovering each layer of him and finding every one more beautiful than the last. He was a matryoshka, so many things hidden inside him, and it was a joy to uncover them page by page. His devotion to Sloane and his determination to finally make things right left me emotional. Every time I think about certain scenes, I find myself tearing up.

As incredible as the MMC was, the FMC completely stole my heart. Her fears, insecurities, and ambitions were so deeply relatable that at one point I genuinely felt like Erin was writing about me. Sloane became one of my favourite female main characters ever, and I know I will never replace her. She holds a very special place in my heart, and she will for a long time.

Still Into You was not only the book that made me fall in love with romance again. Above all, it was the book that made me find happiness in love stories. It made me giggle and kick my feet, and it also made me cry into my pillow.

I will be forever thankful that this book exists in the same lifetime as me. And forever suddenly feels so incredibly short.

[Nichelle Sharer · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW, WOW, WOW.
First, thank you to NetGalley, Hachette Audio, Forever (Grand Central) Publishing for the elc and the eARC!!!

I loved everything about this book. Where do I start??
I was able to Listen AND read this book, and I'm so glad I did!!!

Erin throws us into late ’90s/early 2000s nostalgia. The emo MySpace era, punk rock energy, messy feelings, and the kind of love that marks you forever. From the very first pages, it felt like slipping back into a time.

This is a second-chance romance about a bright but short-lived love. The kind of love that never really leaves you. The kind where even years later, the pull is still there. They were always meant to find their way back to each other.

The MMC is a rockstar completely, hopelessly still in love with her. The FMC is a writer with her own creative fire. Being forced to work together again brings all that unresolved history crashing back in... wanting each other, needing each other, but unable to risk anyone knowing they share a past at all. Sloane could risk loosing the one thing that had her walking away from him the first time.
The tension was delicious. The longing hurt in the best way.

But what truly set this book apart was the writing.

Erin Connor’s prose is absolutely lyrical. I didn’t just read the words. I felt them. The love, the regret, the hope threaded through every chapter in a way that made this story linger long after I finished.

If you love:
Rockstar romance
Emo/MySpace-era nostalgia
Second-chance, meant-to-be love
Creative careers & forced proximity
Deep longing and emotional tension

…this book will own your heart.


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 Rounding up for Goodreads

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you so much to Forever and Netgalley for providing an advanced copy of this! All thoughts and opinions are still my own.

Erin Connor completely altered my brain chemistry with this book. Suddenly I'm 20 years old again standing in line in snow and cold on a weeknight for Bring Me the Horizon. Or spending a full day staking out bleachers for Bullet For My Valentine. This book is such a love letter to the millennial punk phase and I ate up every word.

But beyond the music aspect, Erin Connor has such a special way of making you fall in love with a romance. My heart was skipping beats over these two. They're messy and flawed and not always great at expressing themselves. But you couldn't NOT feel the chemistry between them.

This deals really heavily with depression and substance abuse (in the past but described in detail). And one thing I really appreciated (because my therapist loves to remind me this too) is how this didn't try to justify or make the situation a "learning experience". The author simply allowed the emotions to be felt. Dex didn't "come out stronger". Or use it to make "better music". It's all simply a part of who he is.

I devoured this book in 2 sittings and it's a book I'm still thinking about days later. And with two 5 star books in a row, Erin Connor is quickly becoming a fave.