Review: A journey about second chances and so much more!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 25, 2013
I truly enjoyed this story from the very beginning, where me meet Bradley, who has evaded becoming a bitter man despite his recent, difficult experiences within the suffocating confines of a failed marriage. That open-mindedness towards the possibility of love in the future, that the reader is assured of from the very first page, made me love him from the start, giving me hope for his future because he fails to harbor regrets...yet he does hold onto one. Within the first few scenes, he's forced to face the memories of the repercussions of previous bad decisions that have haunted him for years, one mistake in particular that he's never truly let go. That mistake is his biggest regret.Kelly is the main female character in the story. She has her own painful past, and even a regret of her own that she's carried within her heart. It's when the two main characters meet, and their regrets surface in real time, that the reader is given the chance to see how perfect they are for each other, and how second chances are truly possible, given their undeniable, unshakeable connection - especially given the circumstances they'll have to face in the future.Something I truly enjoyed in this story was the build of the sexual tension between them, beginning with the sensuous, enticing observations and reactions they were having with each other as they observe each after many years. The vivid recollections they have of each other is just a taste of what's to come, and what a sensual culmination it is! But the most touching part of this story remains the emotional impact it has on the reader, when the reader learns just how much her life is about to change - and how much Bradley's resolve takes on new meaning, when Kelly is forced to deal with her last obstacle to happiness.I loved this so much. It's an excellent story that tugs at heartstrings in unexpected ways, and the lessons of second chances is a truly beautiful one. I highly recommend this story, and look forward to reading it again!