This was a beautifully tragic, yet heartwarming read. Taron and Noel have an instant chemistry that they find it hard to resist. Noel has a hard time with her parents dying at a young age she has taken over as the mother figure but her older brother definitely is the father figure and takes running their peach orchard and making sure her and their younger brother are cared for very seriously. Noel’s older brother went to boot camp and became a marine where he met some good guys that became an instant friend and Taron is one of those. Taron is a guy that is distant but takes his loyalty very seriously but when he decides he wants Noel he doesn’t change his mind. They try to do the long-distance thing, but things happen to Taron while he is on a mission and he doesn’t return as the same guy, so he pushes Noel away. Noel feels like she is drowning, she is hurt, and doesn’t think she will ever recover from the heartbreak until one thing changes everything. It takes years for Taron to get out of his bad place and goes after his girl. This was so cute, and my heart hurt for both because they both hurt and endure such heartbreak, but I loved how things end up for them. The side characters were amazing, and the family dynamic was awesome. I can’t wait for Sawyer’s book. ( )

This was a beautifully tragic, yet heartwarming read. Taron and Noel have an instant chemistry that they find it hard to resist. Noel has a hard time with her parents dying at a young age she has taken over as the mother figure but her older brother definitely is the father figure and takes running their peach orchard and making sure her and their younger brother are cared for very seriously. Noel’s older brother went to boot camp and became a marine where he met some good guys that became an instant friend and Taron is one of those. Taron is a guy that is distant but takes his loyalty very seriously but when he decides he wants Noel he doesn’t change his mind. They try to do the long-distance thing, but things happen to Taron while he is on a mission and he doesn’t return as the same guy, so he pushes Noel away. Noel feels like she is drowning, she is hurt, and doesn’t think she will ever recover from the heartbreak until one thing changes everything. It takes years for Taron to get out of his bad place and goes after his girl. This was so cute, and my heart hurt for both because they both hurt and endure such heartbreak, but I loved how things end up for them. The side characters were amazing, and the family dynamic was awesome. I can’t wait for Sawyer’s book. ( )

Nice love story

There were many tender moments. I bumped this up to 3 stars as I got teary eyed a couple times. That said, it was a bit too mellow for me.

Recommended for those who like gentle romances with minimal drama. ( )

3.75 STARS

What a lovely book, but there wasn't as much angst as I was hoping for. you know that little pang in your hart following their rupture and then going through all the forgiveness/loving parts.

the delivery wasn't that strong, but there was other elements that compensated for it, and I'm just a sucker for second chance romance with secret child. the perfect mix! ( )

4.4 stars

Sweet holy hell. The first chapter in this was one of the most beautiful, albeit heartbreaking, things I have read. The meaning and the thoughtful way it was crafted made me really think as I soaked in the words.

I liked that this has continued after Patton's story. Even though I had read that story, it hadn't clicked why the characters all seemed familiar. The story, characters, and love were charming and heartwarming. It didn't hold the same magic as that first chapter though hence it not getting five stars. ( )