Review: Lovely story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 27, 2014
Natalie Bouchard is stuck in time and seems to be waiting for something she's yet to define. The grandmother who raised her and ran the town's diner is now permanently residing in assisted care because she's now suffering from irreversible dementia. By keeping everything status quo, Natalie believes her grandmother might remember her old life if she ever visits the diner. And, deep down, she also believes her high school sweetheart, Navy SEAL Sawyer Nolan, might return and resume their relationship. She was right about Sawyer returning but resuming the relationship is another matter.This is a lovely story of two very lonely people who reconnect with completely different expectations. Their paths to self discovery intersect with their desire for each other. Natalie is incredibly sensitive and patient with Sawyer, almost to a fault. He's almost the complete opposite, often cruel in his attempts to protect her from him, but resolute in wanting the best for her. There were times I wanted her to walk away from him because it was too painful but then Sawyer would experience a breakthrough.I thought this would be a sweet love story and it's anything but! Natalie and Sawyer's romance blows the top off the steam meter and some of their issues are heartbreaking. Even though this isn't presented as a series, I'm hoping there's at least a follow up to see how they make out and if some of the interesting secondary characters have a shot at a story.(I received an ARC from NetGalley)