Review: When the Music Ends by Simone Beaudelaire
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 26, 2013
I enjoyed this contemporary love story. It spans several years with a wonderfully written cast.The heroine is wonderful. I can absolutely identify with Erin in spite of her harsh childhood. She has always felt something special for her best friend's brother. And he feels something for her too. But he is older and he is reluctant to become involved with his younger sister's friend.However, love knows no reason. They do become involved. His family deals with tragedy and Erin is right there with them, helping out however she can. Her own loveless childhood inspires her to help and assist this family in any way she can.Erin and Sean do part when she goes away to college. She is an accomplished musician and Sean does not want to hold her back. Everyone thinks they know what Erin should want from life, what she should pursue. Erin knows what she wants more than anything. She wants to be a part of Sean's life and a part of his family. And she wants a loving family of her own.They overcome trials and tragedies and time and this poignant love story comes to a satisfying conclusion. I felt good after I read it. Really good.A solid five stars! Great characters and a well plotted story made this a wonderful read. Conflict, joy, and obstacles to overcome are just part of it. It is so satisfying to read a story that ends well with characters you have learned to love.Five stars. I recommend this for anyone who loves romance done well.