Love has no time limit.
For Briar Gallo, her lifelong best friend, Benji, was more than the boy next door. He was her first—everything. Her first friend, her first kiss, her first love, and her first heartbreak. The day Benji left was the worst day of her life. Until the day he came back.
Benjamin Borelli always knew he’d find a way back to Briar—he just couldn’t foresee the devastating circumstances that would pave his way home. A lot has changed in the three years since he’s left. Benji is no longer the sweet, easygoing kid he once was. A lifestyle of drugs and violence has hardened him, leaving him hollow and despondent. But his feelings for Briar have always been his one constant.
When a series of wrong choices and bad decisions force Benji to flee back to his childhood home, he knows he has to clean himself up and straighten out the mess he’s made before he’ll be worthy of Briar again. The only problem with his plan—there’s no outrunning the danger of his past. With the threat so close to home, he must do whatever it takes to protect the girl he’s always loved—no matter the risk.
*Due to harsh language, violence, drug use, and sexual situations, this book is recommended for 17+.
For Briar Gallo, her lifelong best friend, Benji, was more than the boy next door. He was her first—everything. Her first friend, her first kiss, her first love, and her first heartbreak. The day Benji left was the worst day of her life. Until the day he came back.
Benjamin Borelli always knew he’d find a way back to Briar—he just couldn’t foresee the devastating circumstances that would pave his way home. A lot has changed in the three years since he’s left. Benji is no longer the sweet, easygoing kid he once was. A lifestyle of drugs and violence has hardened him, leaving him hollow and despondent. But his feelings for Briar have always been his one constant.
When a series of wrong choices and bad decisions force Benji to flee back to his childhood home, he knows he has to clean himself up and straighten out the mess he’s made before he’ll be worthy of Briar again. The only problem with his plan—there’s no outrunning the danger of his past. With the threat so close to home, he must do whatever it takes to protect the girl he’s always loved—no matter the risk.
*Due to harsh language, violence, drug use, and sexual situations, this book is recommended for 17+.
This book had me crying by the end of the prologue. Crying is a huge point winner in my book.
Benji & Briar have known each other for most of their lives. They were one another's EVERYTHING until Benji's mom moves him away. Three years later Briar is going through the motions of having a relationship and Benji is beyond damaged by the lifestyle he has encountered with his mother.
The Benji that moves back is not the Benji that Briar had once knew. She doesn't understand why he keeps pushing her away and desperately wants to know. When his past comes barreling into their lives all hell breaks loose and everyone is left scrambling.
There were some moments in the book that I had a hard time connecting with. But there were also some really amazing moments. All combined for a good reading experience. While I didn't experience the level of connectedness that I prefer to have with the books I read I did feel invested in what was happening to them to want to continue reading. There was a lot of this back and forth for me, while I was reading. Things I loved and things I didn't. All in all, it was a decent read, but it won't go on the short list of books that I re-read.
This book does have a HUGE cliffhanger. I will be anticipating the release of the next book, as I hate leaving a story unfinished.
Cheryl McIntyre is a mother, author, and insomniac, as well
as a reader, movie critic, and incredibly bad singer. She’s lived in the same
area of Ohio her whole life, though she secretly has dreams of moving somewhere
a little warmer—preferably near a beach.
Cheryl is giving away (5) signed paperbacks of Infinitely
(open to US and Canada residents)
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