Claire uses confidence, wit and snark to cover a lifetime of pain and damage that began with her parents’ mistake that resulted in her birth. At the wedding of her good friend and boss, Ryan, she meets his brother, Kyle, and they become long distance BFF’s once Kyle leaves Seattle and returns to New York. But when Kyle moves to Seattle, neither one knows what to do with their growing feelings that go far beyond friendly. Friendship can be a great way to begin a romance, but with the secrets they’re both harboring and the walls erected, it looks like a romantic relationship between Claire and Kyle is over before it even begins.
The advance copy I read of this book is my first by this author, and I’m so glad I found her! It’s always a treat to read a well researched, well plotted, well written and well edited book, and this book has all those components plus loads of heart and emotion. Ms. Saman sucks you in with characters that are unique, complex and beautifully damaged but with great potential for redemption, and these characters were amazing! Claire is strong, smart, independent, and has overcome great adversity, yet she still has something hanging over her head that prevents her from forming any romantic attachments. She’s actually quite the contradiction, being so strong and brave in most of her life yet letting fear rule and paralyze her, and when her feelings for Kyle change, it’s that old, familiar, protective fear that drives her choices. Kyle is funny, patient and compassionate, with a heart of gold, and has overcome his share of challenges in life, but his approach is different, making sure to not let the past dictate his future.
While evocative, frustrating and beautiful, Claire’s and Kyle’s journey to happily ever after is one of contrasts and a great reminder that overcoming life’s trials is much more about our response and attitude towards those trials than the actual trials themselves. As you follow them through their ups and downs, it will feel much more realistic than being a simple spectator while you experience their wide array of emotions. Buckle in and plan on staying up late. This riveting, angsty ride will grab hold of you on the first page and hang on to you long after the last, leaving you with a bruised heart, book hangover, and a happy, satisfied sigh. With top-notch writing, a compelling plot, and perfectly flawed and endearing characters, this book will linger in your heart long after the end and is an absolute must read!
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