Review: A sweet love story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 26, 2014
Caroline is unhappy in her marriage. She's 30 years old and has always been taken care of. Her husband, David, is a military doctor and he's unhappy in the marriage as well. He's controlling and mentally abusive, but they stay together for their own reasons and for the most part are amicable. When Caroline was 21 she befriended an 8 year old Sebastian when they were stationed in San Diego.Nine years later after being stationed out East they return to San Diego. Caroline runs into a much more grown up and good looking 17 year old Sebastian. After a few innocent encounters Sebastian declares his love for Caroline. She knows it's wrong but she's starved for love herself and she can no longer deny her attraction to Sebastian, so she gives in to temptation.The age difference didn't bother me. Their maturity level was about the same, but what did bother me was the plans Caroline was making with Sebastian. He's so blinded by love and lust and hope, combined with his age he's nave enough to believe all of Caroline's promises. However, she knows better. Sebastian will be 18 in a few months and they make plans for Caroline to get a divorce and move to New York together. In the meantime they are enjoying each other as much as possible. The more time they spend together the more I believe that maybe they can make it. Maybe what they have is real. But when the inevitable happens I found myself sad for them and their many road blocks. Great book!!