Review: Good read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 26, 2014
This book follows the beautiful redhead Alexandra (Allie) many years through her turbulent life. We see her fall hard for her true love Ben in college on a blind date and follow their relationship as it progresses quickly. At the same time we see Ben’s best mate Jake become smitten with her too, having to hide his feelings and love her from the sidelines.“I learned – long time ago – to be your friend, Allie. It was the only way I could be part of your life.”I have to say that Ben and Allie’s first kiss has to be the most swoon worthy first kiss that I have read! Maybe it was because I was so waiting for it to happen but I got lost in their kiss as much as they did and found myself highlighting it to go back and re-read with a romantic sigh later!It’s not a spoiler to say that 15 years later Allie loses Ben in a tragic way and shocking secrets are exposed (as mentioned in the Synopsis), leaving Allie pained and devastated.Jake becomes Allie’s rock and I fell completely in love with him myself. He came across so kind, patient and loving. You really find yourself rooting for them as a couple as they seem so perfect for each other, if they could just get over their own hang-ups! Allie is such a strong character and you really want her to have her second shot at an happily ever after, especially as both her and Jake are so selfless.“You’re an amazing woman, resilient and strong. I want to be your friend, but I love you, I want more.”Being told in varying viewpoints got me understanding the characters well and immersed me in the story with them. This was a sweet book with a few shocks, swoons, heartbreak and heart-warming happiness with a lovely epilogue. If you want an all-round good read then this is for you. ~ 3.75 Stars Reviewed by Rachel