What would do if you found “the one,” and then lost him?
When
her best friend bails on their concert plans, twenty-four-year-old
nurse, Sophie Richards, is left with an extra ticket to see her favorite
Rolling Stones cover band. Feeling awkward about going alone, Sophie
invites Brett, a hot carpenter who can sing all their songs by heart.
Despite
their immediate attraction, Sophie is hesitant to love again. She found
“the one” six years ago. He was everything she ever wanted. Now that
he’s gone, Sophie finds herself in a life she never expected.
With
the crushing weight of a student loan and a tangle of emotions tying
her to her job, Sophie feels stuck. As she realizes she’s falling for
Brett, Sophie’s unresolved feelings for her first love resurface, and
she has to choose between a life she thought she wanted, and the one she
really needs.
I really liked this book.
This is the story about a young woman’s struggle to move on from a past love and enjoy the love that is standing in front of her in the present.
I didn’t realize that this is the first book by Chelsey Krause until after I finished the book. It is a great debut novel. I like the way this author writes and I expect more great books from her in the future.
There are many things that I like about the book and a few things that rubbed me the wrong way. Let me explain.
What I liked:
I love the premise of the book. I know people who have to move on from the past and struggle with ways to do that. I could feel Sophie’s pain and heartache and the guilt that she can’t let go.
I love the cast of characters—all of them. Sophie is believable in her struggle. She is funny and compassionate but hurting and full of guilt. I love her best friend, Samira and her family. They are a beautiful family who love Sophie and give her support in her struggle. Brett is a great man and someone that any girl would want. His kindness to Sophie’s parents is very touching and one of my favorite scenes in the book. The only person I didn’t like in the book is Aaron’s mother but I understood her actions.
I love that Samira’s family is from India. It was nice to get a glimpse into another culture especially the wedding.
I love the humor that runs through the book. It makes the characters and situations real and makes the reader laugh out loud.
I’m a Rolling Stones fan. I love the way their music is woven through the story.
I love the ending. The way Sophie works through her issues. The way she finds Brett to tell him what she wants. I love the epilog.
What I didn’t like:
The flashbacks are too much. It is confusing sometimes. I found myself wanting Aaron back instead of hoping Sophie found a way to give up the ghost and move on with Brett. I get that we need to know what Sophie had with Aaron to understand why her relationship with Brett isn’t progressing but it is just too much.
I hated Brett’s ultimatum. Who says something like that in Sophie’s situation? I know what he needed but, for me, it didn’t come across like something the character would do.
Not sure about:
Brett’s need to wait until marriage to have sex. I understand his change in philosophy but this just didn’t seem realistic. I wasn’t a big deal but it did make me a little frustrated with him.
All in all the likes far out weight the don't likes. If you need an easy read for a lazy day (or a not so lazy day) this is a good choice. I’m looking forward to reading more from Ms. Krause.
This is the story about a young woman’s struggle to move on from a past love and enjoy the love that is standing in front of her in the present.
I didn’t realize that this is the first book by Chelsey Krause until after I finished the book. It is a great debut novel. I like the way this author writes and I expect more great books from her in the future.
There are many things that I like about the book and a few things that rubbed me the wrong way. Let me explain.
What I liked:
I love the premise of the book. I know people who have to move on from the past and struggle with ways to do that. I could feel Sophie’s pain and heartache and the guilt that she can’t let go.
I love the cast of characters—all of them. Sophie is believable in her struggle. She is funny and compassionate but hurting and full of guilt. I love her best friend, Samira and her family. They are a beautiful family who love Sophie and give her support in her struggle. Brett is a great man and someone that any girl would want. His kindness to Sophie’s parents is very touching and one of my favorite scenes in the book. The only person I didn’t like in the book is Aaron’s mother but I understood her actions.
I love that Samira’s family is from India. It was nice to get a glimpse into another culture especially the wedding.
I love the humor that runs through the book. It makes the characters and situations real and makes the reader laugh out loud.
I’m a Rolling Stones fan. I love the way their music is woven through the story.
I love the ending. The way Sophie works through her issues. The way she finds Brett to tell him what she wants. I love the epilog.
What I didn’t like:
The flashbacks are too much. It is confusing sometimes. I found myself wanting Aaron back instead of hoping Sophie found a way to give up the ghost and move on with Brett. I get that we need to know what Sophie had with Aaron to understand why her relationship with Brett isn’t progressing but it is just too much.
I hated Brett’s ultimatum. Who says something like that in Sophie’s situation? I know what he needed but, for me, it didn’t come across like something the character would do.
Not sure about:
Brett’s need to wait until marriage to have sex. I understand his change in philosophy but this just didn’t seem realistic. I wasn’t a big deal but it did make me a little frustrated with him.
All in all the likes far out weight the don't likes. If you need an easy read for a lazy day (or a not so lazy day) this is a good choice. I’m looking forward to reading more from Ms. Krause.
I was born and raised in Canada, and live
with my husband and two children. I’ve been a nurse since 2009. An essay
I wrote on intercultural nursing has been published in a nursing
anthology.
I
love thrift shops, repurposing old junk and learning new belly dance
moves. I can’t decide if my favorite movie is either “Bridget Jones’
Diary” or “Fight Club.”
I’ve always wanted to be a writer and in
the spring of 2013, I finally sat down and wrote my first book. Now
that that’s done, I’m working on my second.
I believe that the best way to become a great writer is to read.
A lot.
And then read some more.
I
absolutely love books and would live at the library if they’d let me.
Join me on my journey towards publishing, as I share my thoughts on
reading and writing.
http://www.chelseykrause.com/
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