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streleven's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
hannahnana73's review
4.0
Loved the letters - the concept and what they said as well.
You have no idea how much I needed to hear the message of the book and read the book. God was so timely getting me to read this though I'd normally never pick up a single dad/single mum romance! Still loved Jolie though! Also loved Jack - I also loved how were given flashbacks into I's past
Hollis also is a sweetheart
You have no idea how much I needed to hear the message of the book and read the book. God was so timely getting me to read this though I'd normally never pick up a single dad/single mum romance! Still loved Jolie though! Also loved Jack -
Spoiler
was mighty proud of myself for guessing he was JD from the startHollis also is a sweetheart
raquel46's review
5.0
Courtney Walsh has done it again! Seriously the best book! I hope she will do more books of Emily and Hollis.
flowersofquiethappiness's review
4.0
This one is a super sweet and emotional read! Ms. Walsh is so good at that combination. It's been a little while since I read one of her stories, so this was like renewing an old friendship. :)
One of the highlights for me was the details on the theatre. Knowing that Ms. Walsh has a great deal of personal experience in that area, her wealth of knowledge and the joy it brings her shown through her descriptions. I connected with that part of Emily's life, even though I have zero experience and know nothing about it myself. I love when that happens in a story.
Another of my favorite things was Hollis' family. They are so loving and caring for each other! And since Emily is in desperate need of such in her life, I loved seeing how they swept her up into being part of them and made her comfortable. Plus they helped provide a safe place for Hollis to figure out his relationship with his daughter. They truly are one of my favorite fictional families now. They're not perfect, none of the characters are, but the flaws only endear them further.
The romance bits were adorable, of course. (Which was only to be expected! This is a Courtney Walsh novel after all.) I appreciated that they were friends first, a good friends-to-lovers romance is one of my favorite tropes and Ms. Walsh handles the transition really well. Because goodness the chemistry between these two! Yet both Emily and Hollis have a lot of growing to do, so I especially appreciated the slow way the romance heated up, giving both time to process through all the stuff they needed to.
Overall, I really enjoyed the emotions I connected with while reading. The grief, the uncertainty, the fear, the familial love, and most of all the hope that threaded everything together from beginning to end. Several moments brought smiles, while others made me turn the next page as quick as I could to find out how a character would respond. Beautifully written, Ms. Walsh continues to solidify her spot on my list of awesome writers!
**I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
One of the highlights for me was the details on the theatre. Knowing that Ms. Walsh has a great deal of personal experience in that area, her wealth of knowledge and the joy it brings her shown through her descriptions. I connected with that part of Emily's life, even though I have zero experience and know nothing about it myself. I love when that happens in a story.
Another of my favorite things was Hollis' family. They are so loving and caring for each other! And since Emily is in desperate need of such in her life, I loved seeing how they swept her up into being part of them and made her comfortable. Plus they helped provide a safe place for Hollis to figure out his relationship with his daughter. They truly are one of my favorite fictional families now. They're not perfect, none of the characters are, but the flaws only endear them further.
The romance bits were adorable, of course. (Which was only to be expected! This is a Courtney Walsh novel after all.) I appreciated that they were friends first, a good friends-to-lovers romance is one of my favorite tropes and Ms. Walsh handles the transition really well. Because goodness the chemistry between these two! Yet both Emily and Hollis have a lot of growing to do, so I especially appreciated the slow way the romance heated up, giving both time to process through all the stuff they needed to.
Overall, I really enjoyed the emotions I connected with while reading. The grief, the uncertainty, the fear, the familial love, and most of all the hope that threaded everything together from beginning to end. Several moments brought smiles, while others made me turn the next page as quick as I could to find out how a character would respond. Beautifully written, Ms. Walsh continues to solidify her spot on my list of awesome writers!
**I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
taryn_a's review
5.0
Sweet, delightful romance. And THANK GOODNESS the main characters act like normal people. One keeps a secret from another for a good reason (was asked to and wasn't their secret to tell) and when it comes out, the other character accepts that there was a good reason and doesn't flip out for no apparent reason like most fiction characters. That in and of itself is enough to recommend this book. And for me, it had theater and baseball, so it was right up my alley. :)
storybookcorner's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
bookapotamus's review
4.0
If for any reason, you want to be transported to sunny, idyllic Nantucket beaches - then read this book.
If for any reason, a long-ago accident with mysterious circumstances piques your interest - I recommend this one.
If for any reason, you love a juicy family drama with realistic, relatable flawed characters - this one’s for you.
If for any reason, second chances, forgiveness and a Hallmark-esque story warms your heart - dig into this book.
So many reasons!
If for any reason, a long-ago accident with mysterious circumstances piques your interest - I recommend this one.
If for any reason, you love a juicy family drama with realistic, relatable flawed characters - this one’s for you.
If for any reason, second chances, forgiveness and a Hallmark-esque story warms your heart - dig into this book.
So many reasons!