The first part of this book is blabby, lots of thoughts, like setting the stage for the emotional whammy the author is going to serve us during the book. The book is like a continuation of The Fault in Forever, since this is Keane Stone’s story. He had been in an car accident with his fiancée Ophelia, both almost died, she recovered, but Keane was in a coma for five years. Ophelia found another love and he now has the long lonely journey into rehabilitating his body from the coma. I loved this book because it presents us the character arc of Keane as he transitions from a selfish drug addict into a decent guy who lives for someone new.
First Keane went into rehab for ninety days to deal with his former addiction, to make sure he won’t fall back as he struggles with his many emotional and physical issues. Then he moves to Luna Harbor, a small town, where he can have peace and space. And there he meets his destiny!
Julianna was estranged from her older sister since their mother died. Elena was a difficult person, and she hoarded all their mother’s possessions and shut out Julianna and her brother Oscar. When she receives a phone call informing her that her sister is dying and she’s been appointed guardian of her little girl, she’s floored. She may be estranged from her sister but she was not ready to lose her. She takes her niece Rayne and moves to Luna Harbor so they can both mourn the loss of Elena and give them a chance to adjust together. Both are struggling as they try to belong together.
One thing that felt like serendipity is that Keane and Ophelia were having a baby, but the baby didn’t survive the accident. She would have been six years old, and that’s exactly Rayne’s age when they meet. So it felt like kismet, a chance for Keane to make amends and repair his heart as he learns to care and protect another little girl. I think Rayne was instrumental in Keane’s emotional growth.
The story is romantic, slow burn, positive and redemptive. At some moments, Keane had doubts he would come out of the dark cloud he was living in, unsure he would get his music back. And in the end, he not only got the music, he got a family too!
I love this author’s stories because they center around an angsty story. There is sex, but as is necessary to the story. She hasn’t fallen into the habit of other authors of using lots of sex scenes to make her books more commercial and for this she’s earned my admiration and respect. Julianna and Keaton click because she brings peace and acceptance into his world, and he gives her the strength and protection she strongly needs at this point in her life.
Lovely story, very emotional and heartwarming!
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About the author
She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breaths away. Her books are the perfect blend of steamy and heartfelt, filled with emotional characters and explosive chemistry. Her writing takes readers to new heights, providing a variety of tears, laughs, and shocking moments that leave fans on the edge of their seats.
She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, her youngest two children, and three fluffy dogs.
When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family. At nights, she likes to binge watches shows or movies with her equally geeky husband.
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