Review: This one deserves 10 stars!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 7, 2013
Shall we play fun-with-words? Beautiful. Eloquent. Raw. Emotional. Heartbreaking. Forgiving.This book consumed me from the very first page. It shredded my heart, made me cry, made me smile, restored my faith and put me back together again. Almost a week later, I'm still thinking about Darren and Bailey's story.I don't even know how to review this without giving away spoilers, which I don't want to do. I think you're better off going into this book without knowing the issues between them. Why has Bailey been away for 6 years? What tragedy has caused Darren so much pain that he is a shell of the man he used to be? Can he move past it to forgive Bailey and get his life back?Darren is one of the most well-written, complex characters I have ever read. One minute I was beyond frustrated with him; the next, I could completely understand and justify his behavior. He's living in his own private hell and can't let go of the past, no matter how much he wants to.My heart just broke for Bailey. Her life changed so dramatically due to one tragic mistake. A mistake that could happen to anyone. One split-second decision that changed the lives of everyone she loves. In spite of everything, she was so brave and strong. And let's not forget Macy, the ridiculously adorable labradoodle. As a dog lover, I enjoyed her part in the story very much :)I highly recommend this book. I loved how the past was woven in with the present so we could understand the events that brought them to where they are today. The writing was flawless, definitely a 5+ star read!!!ARC kindly given to Sizzling Pages by the author in exchange for an honest review.