Many thanks to my friends at @stmartinspress and @macmillan.audio for the #gifted copies of this book.  

 

Heartwarming. Adorable.  Uplifting. 

 

Sadie’s life is full of “the hard.”  A freak accident led to a blood clot, and the surgery to fix it led to face blindness.  Difficult for any person.  Impossible for a portrait artist.  Utterly tragic for a finalist in the life changing North American Portrait Society competition.   

 

Oh, how I rooted for Sadie!  I went through the gamut of emotion alongside her as she faced challenge atop of challenge.  And when she fell for two guys?  I wanted to roll my eyes.  Instead, I felt my heartbeat pick up.  

 

This is a refreshingly unique tale brimming with humor and heart.  It reminded me to always be on the lookout: “The more good things you look for, the more you find.”

 

Like every other book I’ve read by Center, this one radiated joy.  Her writing is laced with comfort and hope, which allowed a supported exploration of the hard stuff.  And in so doing, her books reach into the soul, delivering the warmest of hugs every time.  

 

There’s no doubt in my mind, @katherinecenter wields pure magic.  Her author’s note at the end reminded me of this.    

 

“Romance novels all run on a blissful sense that we’re moving towards something better.”

 

I vividly remember the overwhelming JOY that reverberated in my soul after reading my first novel by Center.  Happiness.  Bliss.  Delight.  I found myself completely surprised by the mood lifting power she wielded with her writing.  

 

It was like crack. I needed more.  

 

And that feeling of BLISS is why I keep returning to her novels year after year.  Each book is like a warm hug.  Always uplifting.  Exactly what I need.   

 

🎧 Patti Murin excelled in depicting Sadie and her wide range of emotions.  But it was her portrayal of Joe’s snarkiness that made me swoon.