Review: Reviewed by Desere Steenberg
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 5, 2013
Sisterly love is a bond stronger than most, and you will do anything and everything to protect your big or little sister no matter what. But if you stumble upon her secret and in the process lose the perfect image you had of her, what would you do, stand up and fight or let it go? Worse if you fall for her ex , who is the carrier of the painful secret, would you grab the chance at happiness or walk away from it in the name of family?In the new Sally Clements read she took me as reader on a journey of truth finally setting a man free of years of lies, a family coming together to forgive and a new love blossoming into a life time of happiness.The read is about April, her sister June, is getting a second chance at happiness she is finally going to make it down the isle to a groom that is standing firm and in place at the end of the long brides walk. But April has to get rid of the first no show groom Matthew first, and make sure he does not do anything to spoil her sister's big day or upset the family that hates him.A emergency forces her to move in with the no good run away groom and soon she finds herself attracted to the enemy, and no matter how hard she tries to tell herself to stay away, he will break her heart just as he had June's, she simply cannot avoid the sexual pull and simply must have him. Only when she discovers the truth of June and Matthew's relationship all those years ago, she has to face a life altering decision. Does she go down burning with or without the man she loves, for the family will never let their hatred go and is certainly not welcome to break yet another daughter's heart.The character of April was great! I loved that she was so feisty and ready to kick butt no matter who it is that messes with her or her family. It gave her that really go getting attitude and I immediately loved her, in so many reads I find the heroine too weak or just going with the flow. April being a 'don't mess with me" gal let me as reader really appreciate her. I also loved that she stands up and fight knowing the consequences can destroy many lives yet she gets it over with and pushes for her happiness. Yet she also does reach a point where she simply backs down, this touch from the author made the character more realistic as in real life we all fight for what we want but at some stage we do back down when it all seems to to turn against us or in this case that the person we are fighting simply does not want to be around.The character of Matthew was a very likeable one, however I did find myself at some point going into " I am going to smack this guy if he does not snap out of it right now" mode. However the author did a great job at showing his reasoning for his actions as true and completely understandable when explained. I loved that the author made him fun , yes ladies loads of fun. He is all about surprises, and this gave the read that sweet and sexy flow.The backdrop settings were very nicely incorporated by the author and matched the story line very nicely.The dialogue was kept light and fun, laced with sexy and emotional humour.I walked away with a feeling of happiness and content, the author gave it her all and as reader I did not need to at any stage hit the "book is lacking this or that" phase.A highly enjoyable afternoon read, filled with passion, love and moments of the truth setting free those who deserve happiness.I highly recommend this read for all Sally Clements fans and for anyone looking for a romance read that will leave you feeling as if a part of your heart and soul has just been touched by true love.5/5 star review ~ Loved it!" Only the past stands in the way of their future"