Review: Sweet romance all the way through; no major ups nor downs
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 28, 2014
Wrenn is a senior at a private school. (Her aunt is the headmistress) She has lost both parents and is focused on getting her year completed so she can move on with her life.There is a new teacher at the school (temporary for a few months to cover for a teacher on maternity leave) who is young (just finished college) and is incredibly appealing to Wrenn.The whole story is the friendship and love that blooms between Wrenn and Dalton. Dalton is 23 and Wrenn is 18/19. So it's not a huge age gap, just a political one since she is a student and he is her teacher.The reader watches their friendship and love grow, we hold our breath hoping they don't get caught, and wish for their HEA.Wrenn is not a child. She had to grow up quickly and is a strong girl. She is smart, witty and confident.Dalton is battling a secret and when it reveals itself fully towards the end of the book - it's emotional, sad and a bit heart wrenching.The ending is not a 100% HEA with a bow on top. It's about focusing on enjoying what we have now. Loving whom we have now. With no regrets. I prefer my 100% HEA stories with a neat bow, but this book was worth reading. The characters are likeable and good people. Dalton struck me as 'younger' than Wrenn. He was pretty tied up with his mom, but when his secret is revealed, you understand why. If Wrenn was put in a similar situation, I think she would have hit the problem straight on, early on -- but that is just who she is.So overall, an enjoyable book with a bittersweet ending.