Plot:
Caitlin was supposed to be on a plane out of London and into a new life. But unfortunately, life had other plans, namely a lockdown because of Corona. Trapped in London with no place to stay anymore, she turns to the only person she can think of: her ex-girlfriend Dot. The girlfriend she just broke up with to start her new life. Dot is, understandably, not happy about the situation and about having Caitlin on her couch, but she gives in. And maybe, the global crisis will put the personal one into a new light?

Try Me Again is a cute quick read, almost more of a short story than a novella. While I do think it could have been fleshed out a little more, it is enjoyable.

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It was a fine read. Not the greatest romance in the world but it definitely established the characters and the chemistry fairly well(given it being not too long). The one thing that prevents me from loving the story is my own thought process regarding the issue the story focuses on. Caitlin ends her relationship for her career, and the idea is she comes to realize this was a mistake because she should have tried to make it work with her girlfriend even if she had to move. The problem I have is she was still going to get on the plane and leave, the only reason she didn't was because she wasn't getting the job. The true test of her change in priorities never occurs.

She only brings up trying the relationship out again after she no longer has the new york job. There is also the fact that they were together for three years before the breakup and she was living nearby for two months after the breakup. The fact that they were together for so long before the breakup seems to suggest that Caitlin REALLY puts their relationship second. The two months after gave her time to think but she still did nothing about it. The only reason she went to Dot was because her flight happened to be cancelled. Maybe I'm too cynical but I don't know that I would take her back given the circumstances. I'm biased because I had someone walk away before, and I try to imagine how I would react with that person but I just can't see it.

It doesn't help that I don't think the story built up a bedrock of trust that Dot could reasonably be expected to take her back. Given Dots character, I don't totally buy into it. I don't think its a bad story or anything, and the pacing and establishment of ideas is well done. The issue is just buying into the concept because my standard for what is a forgivable offense in relationships is just different. Still worth a read. ( )

Short. Sweet. Topical.

Dot and Caitlin are still hurting from a two-month-old breakup and now they're stuck together in Dot's UK flat in lockdown. What will happen?

This was a fun read, preferable by far to finding a Saturday night romcom on Netflix. I need to read more from Clare Lydon.

Available free in all eBook formats. Definitely worth grabbing. ( )