Another great romantic read by Lizzie Lamb. I have read
several of her books, and not one has disappointed my criteria of ‘needs to be’
for a good story.
In this story, the life experiences and determinations of
Halley Dunbar feel real, authentic, and so emotional. It could be you or your friend;
it is so true to life. The feelings the author writes for her get transferred
to your heart, leaving you hanging on to her story, hoping she gets the ending
you want her to have, so your heart can beat normally again. The same is true
for Tor. His need for healing and finding the right person to share his life
with is a prescription many face, and most likely another person you feel you
know.
Granted, the story is quick down the love tunnel, but isn’t
it always? I don’t think we fall in love on a slow boat; we just don’t realize
the depth of our feelings at first. We are slow to entertain feelings a lot of
the time, doubting ourselves. Halley is right there, denying, postulating her
thoughts, and shunning the truth of her investment. Tor, on the other hand, is
certain of his love but cautious of committing, knowing she won’t be staying in
Scotland. She has a career elsewhere, and he doesn’t want to make her choose
because he is certain it would not be him. Their emotional dance is wrenching
and sometimes irritating because we can see the whole picture of what both are
thinking, but if you only see from one of them at a time, it is so real to
life, it’s eye-opening. I see it in myself and others as we navigate our
relationships, which makes this an immersive story of romance.
This story is romantic, nicely paced, and emotionally
detailed without being sexually explicit. A well-done journey of love and life.
If you like romance stories, you will enjoy this one.
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