Review: Caro and Seb really captured my heart. I loved this read.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 6, 2014
Okay, First, this series has been on my radar for a while, and I'm not sure why I had not read it earlier, but I am so glad that I waited for this compilation. WHY? Because I know that my heart could not have withstood waiting for the second book to come out, as I just about lost it at the end of book one, OMG!!! The mere fact that I was able to immediately start TEoC, saved me from going into a full on cardiac arrest, lol!Now, Book one, TEoS, Caroline is a 30 year beautiful woman, whose spirit and esteem had been bruised and battered by her controlling, apathetic military husband, whom she married at 19 to get away from her "Mommy dearest" of a Mother. Her life was structured, regimented and lack lustered; and truthfully, at 30, she was just as emotionally immature as the 17 year old Sebastian. He was her sunshine to her darkness, the hope in her despair, the stars in her sky; as she was also all those things to him. His parents were in a difficult marriage, and his father and mother were both abusive to him just in different ways; both verbally, and his Dad was also often physically abusive. The love and care that he received from Caro, were the balm to his wounded heart and soul. As taboo as the initial phase of their relationship was, my heart was vested in them and I was hopeful that everything was going to be okay, but oh my was it NOT okay! Again, Thank God I was able to start book two immediately.Fast forward 10 years, 10 long hurtful, difficult years for Seb; he took on the career path forced on him by his parents, and having meaningless hookups with random women, who just happen to have similar features to the only woman he has ever loved and who he believed would return for him. Caro has become a successful journalist, with a focus on military life and battles overseas. An unplanned and unexpected event throws our couple together after those 10 years, and the fireworks that ensue are explosive and massive. Caro thought that her absence would help Seb move on and be happy; and Seb thought that Caro betrayed him and ripped his heart out. There were some wonderful tender, precious moments and some heart wrenching, painful moments, but all in all it was a beautiful journey, as these two made their way back to each other. I especially loved the bonus chapters and the joy and insight they added to the story. Jane did an absolutely fabulous job with this story and this couple. I took my time really savoring this read, as it was exquisite and a sheer joy to experience. Thanks Jane for a wonderful story.