Tracey Garvis Graves Follow

This story was so much more than I anticipated. It had everything I love and then some. I found myself completely taken by these characters. Through the first three-fourths of the book it’s mostly Wren but once Marshall begins to open up, I instantly connected with him on a deeper level than previously in the story.

Both of these characters have been through some serious trials and they’re both looking for something to help them find a place of peace. I loved how this author brought them together and the organic way their relationship developed. I found myself in tears at times as well as moments of laughter at others. I was angry, hurt and delighted at varying stages and always cheering Wren on to find the perfect happiness in her life.

This is an absolutely beautiful story that at times made me ache as I questioned what it was going to take for me to get my happy ending right along with this couple. This was not a straight shot for them or myself and the aching anticipation of it all added a deeper level to their journey and had me falling in love even more with this book.

What a beautifully written story of two people processing the loss of their marriage and what moving forward looks like.

Layla was certainly the type of heroine that many will be able to relate to. The problems within her marriage were those that are shared among many others. Her journey to rise up and find out who she truly is, and what she wants, was filled with growing pains as she struggled with every step forward. I found her to be extremely likeable.

Josh was in a situation that had me wondering how it was all going to work out. There is definitely a sense that anything could happen between him and his wife. This author does not allow him to take the easy way out nor was he created in a way that’s commonly found among romance heroes. Yes, I liked him, but I was constantly on edge regarding how this was all going to turn out.

The main bulk of this story consists of back-flashes that reveal the relationship Layla and Josh had with their spouses. It highlights all the good, the bad and the ugly before moving this couple into the here and now and their own build up into a new relationship. There isn’t a lot of time spent on this development but it was written in a way that it felt organic when they finally took a serious step forward.

Definitely a book that’s light on romance and heavy on emotion.