It's Different This Time

A Novel

De: Joss Richard

Narrado por: Ferdelle Capistrano

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this sweeping, second-chance romance, a twist of fate forces two former roommates back into their beloved New York City brownstone where they must confront the events that led to their estrangement—and the unresolved feelings lingering between them.

Reeling from the cancellation of her hit TV show, June Wood has nothing left to lose when a mysterious email lures her back to the New York City brownstone she once called home before she moved to Los Angeles. Thanks to a clause in the former owner’s will, she and her old roommate, Adam Harper, now own the multimillion-dollar property—or at least they will in a month, once all the paperwork is signed.

Four weeks, then June can return to her life in LA and forget about New York City and everything she left behind. Sure, the fact that June and Adam are estranged and haven’t even spoken in five years, and that their friendship didn’t exactly end on good terms might complicate matters, but this is an opportunity of a lifetime.

As the autumn leaves fall around them, through shared meals and late-night conversations, old wounds and long-buried sparks resurface, and it becomes strikingly clear: June and Adam have unfinished business. Confronted with the consequences of their choices years before, they must now navigate the minefield of their past the best way they know how: together. Second chances are always a risk, but maybe, if they get it right and are finally honest with each other and with themselves, it could be different this time.

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*LONGLISTED FOR CANADA READS 2026*
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER
Globe and Mail bestseller
Toronto Star bestseller

One of:
- CBC's "50 Canadian fiction books we're excited about this fall"
- Chatelaine's "Fall 2025 Reading List"
- ELLE's "Best Books of Fall 2025"
- HELLO!'s "Books I'll be devouring this fall 2025"

PRAISE FOR IT'S DIFFERENT THS TIME:

“Debut author Richard crafts emotionally complex characters full of yearning, and the lush New York setting adds extra appeal. A deeply felt, passion-filled, dual-timeline love story.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“It’s Different This Time is the rich, decadent romance of the year we’ve been waiting for! From the romance to the setting and the friendships, I loved it all. This story is complex and something really special. Joss Richard’s voice is so fresh and captivating, you’ll forget you’re even reading.”
—Sarah Adams, New York Times bestselling author of the Rome, Kentucky Series

“It’s Different This Time feels like the warmest sweater, soft and tender, somehow both familiar and new. I was completely immersed in June and Adam’s love story over the years, transported to this exact brownstone, to New York in the fall. Deeply emotional and layered, this second-chance romance is an instant classic!”
—Naina Kumar, USA Today bestselling author of Flirting With Disaster

“It’s Different This Time is a gorgeously nostalgic second-chance romance that will simultaneously break your heart and mend it. A tender and atmospheric slow-burn—this is a book you can’t stop thinking about.”
—Amy Lea, international bestselling author of The Catch

“A sparkling, romantic love story that moonlights as a love letter to second chances, Broadway, and chasing big dreams—this book is an absolute winner!”
—Kayla Olson, USA Today bestselling author of The Lodge and The Reunion

A warm hug

Loved every moment of reading this. It felt like a warm hug and had me missing NYC in the best ways.

Frustrating But Good

Communication was what was missing in this relationship. So many years wasted even though they were told life was short. This was a meet cute that took too long for happily ever after. I love the story but it teaches us that if we love someone then embrace it! Don't let time grab your true love for life.

a sweet story….

I really enjoyed this book. It was good! I love the sweet friendship, budding romance. Adam is a dream. I did feel the ending was a bit rushed and would have loved a little more wrap up and time in the present but overall really liked the book and glad I listened to it.

Cute Fall Rom Com

Really cute with the back and forth in time. I loved how they fell in love by just being best friends! Lots of sweet moments and I loved that he was a chef. Gets me every time!

I could have done without the spicy scenes but other than that I enjoyed it! The audio was wonderful.

Overall enjoyable

I enjoyed this story. Right amount of slow burn and spice. Good storyline. I found June a bit difficult and insufferable at points lol poor Adam! but it was enjoyable overall.