I knew reading about a long distance relationship would wreck me, and it absolutely did, but it was also unexpectedly sweet—like a comforting, warm embrace. This book spanned across the couples' lives with overlapping events from Can I Tell You Something, where the MCs were first introduced.

Side note: if you've not read CITYS, you should! It's not necessary in order to read See You Next Winter but it introduces the delightful world of erotic audio and the audiobook is *chef's kiss*

But I digress. Like CITYS, this book is a continuation of Holly June Smith's love letter to the Alps and French food, so don't read it when you're hungry. 

The hero and heroine grew up together, were each others firsts and a safe habour for sexual exploration every winter, like an annual friends with benefits situation. They both wanted something more, but with the distance and their individual dreams, they never asked for anything beyond what they had.

HJS really captured the heartache and difficulty of being in a long distance relationship and the hesitation to ask for more due to their circumstance. The airport goodbyes gave me flashbacks and constantly missing each other due to time difference was so frustratingly relatable.

I also loved the sex positivity and how well they communicated in the bedroom. They're comfortable to experiment and explore their kinks no matter how "unconventional" it may be.

Thanks to Holly June Smith and Love Notes PR for the review copy and this is my honest review. See You Next Winter is out now and available on KU.