Review: TAKE A CHANCE ON THIS WONDERFUL STORY
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 31, 2014
This book is really something special, from the moment I read the blurb I knew it was right up my ally. I Love a genuine Love story with real heart, second chances, fantastic relatable characters and Twice In A Lifetime delivered on all basis and so much more.The plot was simple no gimmick or shenanigans I think that was one of the beauty of this book the story and the way in which it was written Stood out on it's own --- stunning, completely breathtaking. I LOVED every single minute of it, I really did not want it to end.The books opens up with Allie finishing a session with her therapist and he finally letting of of the past and anger she has for Ben. Its a great start because I wanted desperately to know what exactly Ben did to cause such a reaction from her that she required therapy.Ruth takes us back 19 years to when Ben, Allie and Jack met for the first time and their story began, I just LOVE LOVE LOVE how we got to see all three of their POV's and the way it all flowed together like pure honey. I can't get over just how perfect the writing and flow is after I read I started telling everyone how amazing the writing is let me tell you its effing sick if I was to ever write a book this is what I would aspire it to be like, I just cannot get over how exquisite the writing and flow is.This does not feel like a debut novel it really does not, I don't really wanna say too much about the actual story apart from the fact that it's simply effortless, well taught-out,  executed with perfection, poise and grace.The love and warmth dazzled from the pages you can fell the love between the characters and also the authors love of the words she has written I got a sense of pride it was truly a joy to read.Jake fell in love with Allie from the moment he laid eyes on her, problem at the time he was in a relationship with her best friend and his Life-long best friend Ben is also into her and went on to pressure a relation with Allie  eventually marry and having a son Trey together. All the while Jake is on the sideline watching and wishing Allie was his but he learns to be apart of their lives as a friend only. We got to see all major events in their lives from all three POV right up until Ben's tragic death.Jake is beyond amazing, when Ben died he stepped up to the plate and became the man in Allie and Trey's life without over stepping his mark. He loved Ben as much as Allie and wanted to respect the memory of his friend even after discovering the depth of his deception. He is truly genuine person and a wonderful loyal friend.Three years after Ben's death, Allie is finally ready to move on and get back into the dating game she goes on some pretty funny dates which starts to tear Jake up inside. He has kept his feelings a secret (or so he taught) for so long that he is at a breaking point, something needs to change he can't continue they way he has.  He wants to he honest with Allie but is uncertain of how she will react.Will Allie open her eyes to finally see what has being right in front of her all this time?Can she really have a Twice in a lifetime love and HEA?Only way to find out get your copy of this outstanding book.I highly recommend 6++++starts all the wayAMAZING!!!!!!!PS. Even if the story is not for you the writing will blow you away its a grantee superb and I would love to see another story at least a novella from Trey he is such a sweet caring young man.