Review: A perfect ending for a perfect series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 25, 2013
Remember When had me craving more of Layla and Trip as I became a part of their little high school group and fell in love with these characters.  Remember When 2: The Sequel gave me a roller coaster ride and ended on such a cliffhanger that I was reeling in anticipation for a happy ending for Layla and Trip.  Finally, I can put to rest my unease for these characters who have become a part of me, as they have now come full circle and have matured into their early thirties.The author filled my reading experience with more humor, a few teases here and there, another walk down Memory Lane, more of those ....awwww moments, and another, albeit smaller, roller coaster ride near the ending.  To say that I am in love with this story...or obsessed with these characters is an understatement.  Trip and Lay reunited was a gift from above for me, but their road was never easy.Together again, both Trip and Layla are determined to make it work this time.  Layla has learned from her past mistakes and isn't planning to let opportunity pass her by again.  She's determined not to let her insecurities push Trip away, and she knows communication is key.  Unfortunately, there is a learning curve in communication.I laughed out loud throughout most of the book, as T. Torrest's signature humor shown through so many passages.  The first 80% of the book was filled with heat, as Trip and Layla made up for lost time and were unable to keep their hands off each other.  The sweet gestures, the newity of being together again made for a very sweet read that took me back to book #1 and book #2 with sweet remembrances.Sweet...until the bottom fell out.  Layla has a hard time dealing with the Hollywood glamour surrounding Trip, the tabloids, the invasion of privacy, and his playboy past invading his present.  Stress has a tendency to make people irritable toward the ones they love the most.  Trip and Layla are no different, and the stress of trying to fit into Trip's world is a lot for Layla to handle, bringing those insecurities to the surface again....and this is where my heart stopped.The journey for Trip and Layla has always been filled with ups and downs, and this book is no different.  Nothing is ever perfect, and T. Torrest takes the reader on a thrilling ride through the last 20% of the book after putting the reader into a comfort zone in the first 80%.  Well played, Ms. Torrest.There were several times in my reading that I melted into a gooey puddle of mush, wishing I had a Trip of my own.  The writing is superb, the characters are fully developed, and the epilogue smoothed every bump, bringing our characters full circle with the perfect ending.  This series is on my highest recommendation shelf, and I'm pleased that these characters will be with me again as background characters in three more books by this author.  While this isn't my favorite book in the series, I still want to scream from the mountains for everyone to read. this. series.  There are few books that have that re-readability factor, and this series definitely is one you will want to visit over and over again.The full review with quotes can be found at romanticreadingescapes(dot)com