Madly Deeply Always (Unspoken Longing, #1)
Jules Starbrook
Reader Reviews
5.0
1 rating
Carina P.
Mar 14, 2026
Ughhh this book was fabulous. A true slow burn—the kind that builds and aches and wraps around you until you’re fully gone for these characters. I absolutely loved loved loved it, and I didn’t want it to end. It completely stole my heart!!
Madly Deeply Always delivers a tender, introspective romance that feels both intimate and quietly powerful. Lily-Anne’s heartbreak and creative burnout are written with such honesty, and watching her slowly find her way back to music is beautiful. And Brandon? Gentle, reserved, steady in a way that makes your chest hurt. He doesn’t try to fix her—he simply gives her space, and somehow that becomes the most romantic thing of all.
The quirky sister obsessed with Harry Potter, the meddling neighbors who cracked me up, and the charming café owner, add warmth without ever overshadowing the emotional core.
This story handles grief, identity, and healing with such care. It’s romantic without rushing, emotional without heaviness, and full of that bittersweet yearning.
And honestly? I’m so glad I found this author. She’s an amazing writer—one who knows exactly how to craft a story that settles into your heart and refuses to leave.
A quiet, aching, unforgettable slow burn. I can not wait for her next book!
Madly Deeply Always delivers a tender, introspective romance that feels both intimate and quietly powerful. Lily-Anne’s heartbreak and creative burnout are written with such honesty, and watching her slowly find her way back to music is beautiful. And Brandon? Gentle, reserved, steady in a way that makes your chest hurt. He doesn’t try to fix her—he simply gives her space, and somehow that becomes the most romantic thing of all.
The quirky sister obsessed with Harry Potter, the meddling neighbors who cracked me up, and the charming café owner, add warmth without ever overshadowing the emotional core.
This story handles grief, identity, and healing with such care. It’s romantic without rushing, emotional without heaviness, and full of that bittersweet yearning.
And honestly? I’m so glad I found this author. She’s an amazing writer—one who knows exactly how to craft a story that settles into your heart and refuses to leave.
A quiet, aching, unforgettable slow burn. I can not wait for her next book!