This romance is full of angst, emotion, mystery, and misery. It's also full of redemption, forgiveness, and plenty of steamy scenes.
I love stories that involve a second chance. There are second chances all over this story. There is the obvious second chance romance, there are kids with bad upbringings getting second chances, there are even parents who missed their kid's childhood getting another chance to be a part of their lives.
There is so much pain and sadness throughout, this story will surely pull at your heartstrings. Along with the sad, however, there is plenty of happy redeeming moments. You will want to cheer for Ryder and Zeta as they find their way through a life that didn't always give them the chances to be happy.
I love how this book sheds light on some things that people still seem to stick a stigma to (the author very intelligently addresses this in her afterward,) such as mental illness and dealing with the aftermath of traumatic experiences. There is such a great support system in place for the affected, it shows us how a truly supportive circle should be in these circumstances.
One of my favorite things about Davis's stand alone works, is how she wraps them up with such closure that we get to see with our own eyes that the characters are happy and well-adjusted. I'm always left with such a feeling of contentment after finishing one of her books. I need that closure, because her characters work their way deep into my heart and I just need to know that they are ok.
If you love angsty romance, rock star romance, contemporary/thriller type romance, or just Siobhan Davis work in general, you're going to love this book!
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.