Review: Enjoyable read
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 10 29, 2013
When Luke finds out about his latest assignment, he is determined to get to the bottom of it. However, when he learns who is behind the forgery he hesitates. Even more so when he comes faces to face with Stefan. Although thinner and a shadow of the man he left behind, Stefan still brings to the surface feelings Luke had thought forgotten.Stefan is surprised to see Luke on his porch. He never forgot the man who left him behind and now that he is in his presence he would give anything for another chance. If only Luke didn't think him a criminal.I loved the concept behind this story. The paranormal aspects of a haunting paired with a second chance at love intrigued me.I enjoyed having insight into both Luke and Stefan's thoughts and feelings. I could easily understand Luke's hesitation in revisiting his relationship with Stefan, just as well as I wanted to smack him upside the head for being such a stubborn man. But really, my heart went out to Stefan. He was so confused and frustrated by what was happening and then to have Luke come into his life again? Poor guy, he was a mess. Yep, just how I like 'em!I found the whole mystery/haunting part of the story interesting and the characters complex. I liked how both Luke and Stefan felt regret, guilt and longing towards each other and what they had lost.I have to admit that I had a couple of problems with the story. My biggest problem was not knowing more about their history. I think that expanding on that aspect of the story would have made for a more enjoyable story, at least for me. Then there was the ending. Again, I think it would have been great to get to see them more as a couple, working their problems out, finding each other again.All that said, Northern Light was still an enjoyable read for me with a captivating story and compelling characters that attempt a second chance at love.I received this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange of my honest opinion.