It is 1960. When Jennifer Stirling wakes up in the hospital, she can remember nothing-not the tragic car accident that put her there, not her husband, not even who she is. She feels like a stranger in her own life until she stumbles upon an impassioned letter, signed simply “B”, asking her to leave her husband.
Years later, in 2003, a journalist named Ellie discovers the same enigmatic letter in a forgotten file in her newspaper’s archives. She becomes obsessed by the story and hopeful that it can resurrect her faltering career. Perhaps if these lovers had a happy ending she will find one to her own complicated love life, too. Ellie’s search will rewrite history and help her see the truth about her own modern romance.
The Last Letter From Your Lover is a book you won’t put down once you start. Be ready to be swallowed up by this breathtaking romance that spans over 40 years. I’ve had this book on my TBR list for years and didn’t pick it up until I read Ms. Moyes most recent novel, Me Before You. I enjoyed that one so much, that Last Letter got moved up to the top of the TBR list and I’m so happy it did! For people who follow my reviews, you know I am hooked on epistolary writing or any sort of letter writing in a book even if it’s not the entire genre. The letters in this book were so open, honest and terribly romantic that I wish the young adults of today could compare this to their abbreviated method of text communicating.
There are two adulterers in this book and shockingly, I was rooting for one’s continuation of the affair and the other one’s cessation of the affair. There is one part of this book that for me, lacked the same integrity as the rest of the book and made it seem slightly “soapy”; so for that it lost ½ a star. If you want to know more about that, private message me and I’ll share my thoughts.
Go buy this book now, you’ll love it!
Quotes I liked:
She was learning to trust her gut reactions to people: memories could be lodged in places other than the heart.”
– “I was once told by someone wise that writing is perilous as you cannot always guarantee your words will be read in the spirit in which they were written.”
– “Somewhere in this world is a man who loves you, who understands how precious and clever and kind you are. A man who has always loved you and, to his detriment, suspects he always will.”
Now even younger children can follow the little green caterpillar as he eats his way to becoming a beautiful butterfly in this sturdy board book Great for early development Children will enjoy this delightful tale Ages 2 to 5
Review:Drive Me Crazy by Carly Robyn blew me away with its humor, heart, and heat. I’m newer to rom-com (Romantic Comedy) and after reading quite a few of them, I totally think that this one shines above.Full disclosure, I know the author quite well. She’s my daughter; but it’s the honest truth when I say I loved the heck out of this book. I was literally laughing out loud at some points and fell hard in love with Blake, the broody Brit, and Ella, the relatable journalist who could be my BFF.The pacing of the story was spot on as I fell into the fast-paced life of an F1 driver, and the toll racing takes on both their minds and bodies. I appreciated the slow burn to the ultimately spicy and steamy romance. It made the wait and tension totally worth the wait! For me, smart conversation and good banter can make or break a book. This one had so much wit and humor that I’d be happy with that alone.The settings in this book take the reader all around Europe which makes for great escapes. Ella, who hails from Chicago before moving to New York, offers many local references which I loved.On top of the heart, humor and heat, there are also some serious issues woven through the book such a loss of a parent, mental illness, and sexual abuse. These issues are presented with sensitivity and care.Bottom line, if you’re looking for a book to make you laugh with a good dollop of spice, pick this one up. Readers are all saying they can’t wait for the second in the series.@carlyrobynauthor 📘Have you ever watched an Formula One race? OR Favorite trope in rom-coms? ... See MoreSee Less