This is a very sweet romance. From the first few pages, it was easy to connect with Jamie and understand her struggles. She was a well crafted character that readers will care about and want to follow. Howard did a great job of weaving Jamie's emotions into every scene. It was a bit of a roller coaster at times, but it helped me to connect with Jamie even more.
Conley was a good character as well. The whole story is told from Jamie's point of view, but I still felt like I got to know Conley well. His words and the way he treated Jamie told as much about him as getting directly into his thoughts would have. It was interesting to see Jamie's reactions to him as well. Jamie tells readers right off the bat that she and her first husband had the kind of love that others wish they had, a real and true connection. She seems so unsure of herself at first, doubting that she would ever be lucky enough to find love like that again. I enjoyed watching her explore the possibility that she could find love a second time.
The overall plot of the story mainly focused around the romance. There was no great, overriding conflict between the two of them. It focused on Jamie learning to accept the idea of finding love again. It was a very clean, heartfelt story that I enjoyed reading. My only complaints about the book overall was that it was a little slow in the beginning and the tone of the writing felt more like a YA novel than one written for adults. Even with these issues, I still enjoyed reading it and would recommend it to those looking for a light, sweet romance.
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This sounds like a fantastic book to read. Thank you for sharing DelSheree.
ReplyDeleteIt was really a sweet book to read. I enjoyed it quite a bit. Thanks for stopping by, Christy!
ReplyDeleteI love a book when you can connect with the characters right off the bat!!
ReplyDeleteThe characters were very good. Conley was such a sweetheart! Thanks for stopping by Pamela!
DeleteSounds like a nice book - a good book for the beach!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a great summer read!
DeleteHi Sheree It's Denise. How do I enter to win...or did I just do it! :)
ReplyDeleteYep, you entered :) Thanks for stopping by Denise!
DeleteI liked 50 Shades of Grey - a little bit!
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of people would agree with you on that one! I haven't read it myself, though. Thanks for stopping by, Raine!
DeleteThis sounds really interesting, even with the slow start. I love complex stories revolving around figuring out love&relationships. I like the way the story seemed to revolve around the main character, but you really got to know the supporting cast as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat review.
The supporting cast was great. Even the daughter was a strong character even without being in the book a whole lot. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThat book may have very well been written for me :). I'm also looking for real love, after having been bruised so many times in the past. I'm sure I'll be able to identify with the main character.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great book for you, Pepper! It really was uplifting and a very heartwarming read.
DeleteHmmm... I'm all for romance but not really into YA novels because I think it would bore me. But definitely something I might have read as a teenager though.
ReplyDeleteI think this one will probably attract more of the YA, new adult readership, but it was one I enjoyed even though I'm out of the new adult age group :) Thanks for stopping by Lexi.
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