Just a word of
warning, you will need tissues to get through this tearjerker – plain and
simple. You will feel heartbreak for these two individuals. How can life be so
cruel you will ask. But, when the last page is turned, you will clap and cheer,
and you will sigh with certainty that these two people are finally home. So
many readers loved this story, and I can see why. It really gets to the heart
and soul. It’s powerful. But, most of all, it’s a second chance. A second
chance at life, at love, and to find that soulmate. Your forever. The love of
your life.
Paisley Logan is
drowning. Drowning in sorrow. She just can’t find the how or why to move on.
Her husband was taken from her at such a young age. It was their one-year
wedding anniversary in fact. How could God be so cruel? All their plans for the
future – gone! She’s lost the love of her life. How could anyone even approach
her to start dating. She’s not ready. There’s no way that that is going to
happen!! Her family feels for her, but she’s still alive. It’s time to start
living. When her brother, Keaton, suggests that she go to a widow/widower
support group, she simply won’t even hear about it. Is he crazy??
Ben Preston lost
his wife, Amy, to cancer after a five year battle. He’s heartbroken, and can’t
seem to get passed it. It was painful to see his young wife suffer so acutely.
She was such a beautiful and caring person. Why must all the delicate people
suffer so? His family wants him to move on too. Start dating. Be more social.
But, he’s not ready either. And, when he goes to his regular hang-out bar for
his normal Friday night drink, he’s met there by a new customer, David. They
become immediate friends and David suggests that he attend the same widow/widower
support group on Friday nights. Ben really wants none of that, but what the
hell, it’s Friday, might as well check
it out and see what it’s all about.
When Paisley and
Ben meet, it’s like magic - pure and simply.They’re attracted to each other,
but neither one is willing to take that plunge. Now I’m not going to discuss
much more about their relationship because I don’t want to give away much else,
but it made me smile. I loved these two characters. They were perfect for each
other. And, it’s such a feel-good book. There’s a twist at the end that was
wonderful. I really didn’t put two and two together when I was reading this
lovely novel because I was just so focused on their love story. But, I will say
this, it was totally celestial. Divine. Almost angelic. You will not be
disappointed whatsoever!
“Keaton
told me once that life is like the ocean. You can’t stop the waves, but you can
learn to ride them. Just like you can’t stop life, but you can learn to live
it.” ~ Paisley
(Chap. 20)
“I was
drowning in my own misery and feeling like I was the only person in the world
that this happened to. I’m here tonight to tell you that you will be all right.
Your deceased loved ones don’t want you to stop living life after they’re gone.
They want you to be at peace and continue to love life like you did when they
were alive. Someone once told me to embrace the memories you had with each
other. Remember them and let them heal you. We all know that life’s too short
to drown ourselves in our own sorrow. Life can, does, and will go on for you.
But you have to make the effort to live it right. I am a survivor and so are
you.” ~ Paisley
(Chap. 42)
This is such a beautiful cover!!!
Review Written, 2/18/15
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