Review: Loved this Book!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 6, 2013
It started with a piercing and a teaser. That's all it took for me to know I had to read this book. I did not read the synopsis. I dove right in and could not put this book down. It is emotional, intense and amazing. What would you do if your best friends, who you love so deeply, suddenly disappear from your life without a word. Then, unexpectedly, one falls back into your life only for you to learn you will most likely lose him again, forever. It is heart breaking. The author writes with such powerful emotion.The story begins with Nevaeh remembering how she, Jase, and Whiskey became inseparable. Jase and Jarrod are brothers. The three were friends from the time she was 10. As they grow up, their relationship changes but they remain extremely close. They are in love with her and she loves them. She doesn't want to hurt either, so she chooses to love them both as friends, rather than follow her heart. Until the night that changes everything, the night her choice is made for her.Nevaeh is a nurse at the hospital. She hasn't seen either brother in five years. Jase has advanced cancer and ends up in her hospital for treatment by chance. Nevaeh cannot believe the circumstances that bring Jase back to her. He is dying and he asks her to find Whiskey for him, because, as it turns out, he hasn't seen him for 5 years. They talk about the past, why things happened the way they did and what might have been. Nevaeh has a devastating secret of her own."So sorry for running. So sorry for never coming back. I've regret it every day. I regret that I didn't keep you for just a little longer, I left it until it was too late, and my time was running out." ~Jase LevanoxSo, despite her feelings of hurt, abandonment and betrayal, Nevaeh promises to find Whiskey. Keeping her promise, however, is harder than she thought. Whatever Whiskey has been up to in the last 5 years is cause for concern. It could be nothing less than trouble based on the responses she was getting during her search. While trying to track Whiskey down and be there for Jase, he makes a decision that sends her reeling. Jase makes one more request of Nevaeh. She cannot refuse him and things between them change again. As he is deteriorating, she finally finds Whiskey. The author does a wonderful job allowing the reader to feel the hurt, resentment, anger and powerful attraction Nevaeh has for Whiskey. Now, he is another story. Not sure if you want to smack him, hug him, and do all sorts of naughty things with him. Both brothers are extremely attractive but there is something more to Whiskey. He is cocky, sexy, and dangerous, every girl's dream."Whiskey was always gorgeous, he always had that bad boy look but now...he is the meaning of bad boy." ~ NevaehThings go from bad to worse between Nevaeh and Whiskey, leaving her to wonder what has happened to the boy she knew. The author does a wonderful job transitioning from the past to the present, allowing the reader to grasp the complexity of the relationship between the characters. As they sit with Jase in the hospital, he asks to speak to them both. The author writes such heartfelt dialogue between the characters. I must admit I was sobbing. I don't sob easily. The writing is so moving and honest. This story speaks of first love, true love, missed opportunity, and second chances. The author writes a story of deep, painful loss and the healing power of love. However, things aren't always how they seem. Sometimes outside obstacles get in the way and turn life upside down, leaving one to wonder if love will be enough. I absolutely loved this book and cannot wait to read the next one in the series."True love to me, is that person that just fits you. Not only are they your best friend, your lover and your rock, but they're your hero, your worst enemy, and everything in between. It's the love that makes you, it can also be the love that breaks you." ~ Jase Levanox