Rewind It Back

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Rewind It Back – When Love Returns with a Second Chance

: Summary of the Book

Rewind It Back  is a heartwarming second-chance sports romance set against the backdrop of Chicago’s fast-paced city life and the even faster world of professional hockey. Hallie Hart, a driven interior design intern, thought she left her past—and her first love—behind. But when fate plays a cruel joke, she ends up not only moving in next door to hockey star Rio DeLuca but also assigned to renovate his house. Rio, once her childhood best friend and teenage love, is now the man she has every reason to avoid.

But as old memories surface and new sparks reignite, the two are forced to confront the heartbreak they never healed. Rewind It Back explores love lost and rediscovered in the most unexpected of places, wrapping up the beloved Windy City series with emotional depth, romantic charm, and the perfect touch of nostalgia.

? What You Will Discover in the Book

In Rewind It Back, you’ll dive into a second-chance love story that’s equal parts tender and tantalizing. You’ll follow Hallie’s personal growth as she rebuilds her life—and her heart—while carving a career in a new city. You’ll get to know Rio, a brooding yet vulnerable hero who’s spent years looking for what he once let go. Expect to explore themes of first love, forgiveness, emotional maturity, and the complexities of timing in relationships. Liz Tomforde masterfully blends witty banter with emotional tension, letting readers fall in love with both the couple and their intertwined histories. If you love found families, sports romance, and characters who feel incredibly real, this book delivers all that and more.

? Why Should You Read This Book

You should read Rewind It Back if you’re a sucker for second chances, emotional payoff, and characters with deep backstories. Whether or not you’ve read the rest of the Windy City series, this standalone finale offers a satisfying journey of reconnection, with the kind of slow burn that keeps you turning pages. Liz Tomforde writes with emotional intelligence, balancing romance with realism. For readers who love a healthy, mature reconnection between soulmates who once drifted apart, Hallie and Rio’s story will tug at your heart and leave you with a lasting smile. It’s a story about timing, growing up, and the kind of love that never truly fades—even when it hurts.

: About the Author

Liz Tomforde is the bestselling author of the Windy City series, celebrated for her emotionally rich sports romances. With a background rooted in Northern California and a passion for dogs, travel, and storytelling, Liz crafts stories that highlight strong heroines, emotionally available heroes, and authentic relationships. Her novels feature realistic conflicts, mental health awareness, and the kind of banter that makes characters feel like friends. When she’s not writing, she enjoys hiking with her Golden Retriever, Luke, or reading a good romance under the Sonoma County sun.