What She's Having is second-chance romance done right

When it comes to debut romances, Laura Moher knocked it out of the park with Curves for Days so the excitement for What She’s Having was real.

While the Big Love from Galway series can be read out of order, it’s best to read the first book, Curves for Days before going into What She’s Having. You get more context for the couple featured in this book and honestly, it’s a solid romance.

Anyway, we’re here to talk about What She’s Having which feels like the ultimate summer read or one you could even pick up in the fall. Given the pie on the cover and the seafoam green color, it just feels like the ultimate summer romance.

With that being said, I’d like to thank Sourcebooks Casablanca for sending me an ARC as I adored this book and can’t wait to share my thoughts.

What She’s Having is a delectable second-chance romance.

What She’s Having starts with us meeting Joe who is sitting by his mother’s bedside and she confesses a secret from the past. After her death, we flash forward to Joe going back to the town he lived in as a child and seeing June. Meanwhile, June is a successful business owner and cook at her very own restaurant.

Even though Joe and June didn’t spend long together as teens, they were madly in love and Joe left immediately after they took their relationship to the next level. Seeing each other again awakens feelings in the two of them with Joe and June both wanting a second chance at what they had. However, it isn’t as easy, reuniting as the two imagine.

Let me just say that the way Laura Moher wrote their relationship felt so real and I was absolutely obsessed with it. These two didn’t immediately fall back in love or back into bed with each other. Their relationship had its awkward moments that can happen when you’re learning each other again. If anything, it made me appreciate their romance all the more as it took a lot of work to get them there.

Additionally, Joe and June are both dealing with other traumas from the past. Joe was abused as a kid and it still affects him as an adult. June went through a dark period after Joe left including depression and an eating disorder. If you’re sensitive to those topics, then I’d skip out on this one and the story does focus on the loss of a parent, grief, homelessness, and homophobia. If you can handle it, What She’s Having is worth the read.

This book didn’t just focus on their romance as Joe and June took two teenagers under their wings to help them. While the storyline with Sam and Maisie was especially heartwrenching, Laura Moher pulled it off beautifully. In the end, everyone got their HEA but not without the hard work to get there. All I can say is that I hope she writes more in this series because I absolutely adored this book and I’d love more stories in this world.

Ultimately, What She’s Having was exactly what I needed when I picked it up. It captivated me instantly and made me fall in love with these characters and their stories. If you love found family, a sweet romance, and plenty of good food, you won’t be disappointed with this one from Laura Moher.

What She's Having by Laura Moher is out now where books are sold.