This book seemed forced from the get go, as Serena is called to the funeral of her ex-husband, reuniting her with her college crush and best friend, Knox. When ex-husband, Will, walks into his own funeral Knox determines Selena and him are at risk of a “threat”, causing Knox the NEED to stay at Serena’s remote cabin for an indeterminate amount of time, until the threat is diminished.
Knox’s perceived “threat” is incredibly unbelievable as the author attempts to find a reason to throw Serena and Knox into close proximity. After the first few pages the “threat” is all but forgotten and barely mentioned as the book progresses (not to mention the threat is never resolved within the book). It is also difficult to envision these two taking said “threat” seriously as they go camping alone in the woods and to public charity events together.
Despite this haphazard attempt to throw these two together, the romance lacks steam while the plot lacks believability. The book does have some redeeming qualities as it touches on loss, grief and regret; stemming from the “death” of Serena’s ex-husband Will, and Knox’s young daughter.
*Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via BookishFirst in exchange for an honest review.
Knox’s perceived “threat” is incredibly unbelievable as the author attempts to find a reason to throw Serena and Knox into close proximity. After the first few pages the “threat” is all but forgotten and barely mentioned as the book progresses (not to mention the threat is never resolved within the book). It is also difficult to envision these two taking said “threat” seriously as they go camping alone in the woods and to public charity events together.
Despite this haphazard attempt to throw these two together, the romance lacks steam while the plot lacks believability. The book does have some redeeming qualities as it touches on loss, grief and regret; stemming from the “death” of Serena’s ex-husband Will, and Knox’s young daughter.
*Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via BookishFirst in exchange for an honest review.