Whitney Barbetti

A very cute little story that packed more of a punch than I was anticipating. The blurb of this and the first few interactions of the story made me think this was going to be more Rom-Com flirty than anything. I was surprised at the depth that was in parts of this story. It was so much more than flirty. There is a message here for Liam and Tori.

I would have liked more of a resolution at the end of the book instead of a HFN and I also wanted more resolution in regard to Tori's family, primarily her brother. I just wanted those areas expanded and this would have ranked higher. Especially, because I liked the connection that they shared.… (mehr)

This was a book club choice, and although I shelved it under 'Romance', I'm not quite sure this is the accurate genre. Then again, I have no idea what genre it fits.

It is the story of Everett and Parker: he, a dying man, she, a shell-shocked woman (though not from war).

They get to know each other by mere chance, and each seems to find something in the other they need.

While I listened, I wondered just why the hell I had agreed to listen to yet another story with a dying protagonist. This book and audio being on Kindle unlimited helped me with my decision, because at least I wouldn't feel that I wasted money in case I disliked the book, or was so upset that I never finished it.
However, I actually liked the unfurling story, I even liked the protagonists, although I have to say I'm glad I don't have to deal with them in real life.
Both are scarred (physically and mentally), and their behaviour is accordingly.

It's impossible to say more without giving away the plot, but I have to say that I did not regret listening to this story. Natasha Soudek does a good job at narrating the story, unobtrusive, so you can lose yourself in the story.
It's not a sweet romance in any way, but it certainly is touching.… (mehr)