In fisherman tales, there's always talk about the one that got away... This is that story.When they were in high school, Brock and Courtney felt they were destined to be together. They'd had their future all mapped out. Until a week before graduation, when two pink lines changed everything, diverting the course of the life they'd planned.
Young and scared, Courtney made the impossible decision to keep it a secret and leave their hometown, never planning to return, and breaking both their hearts in the process.
And for years, her plan works. Until her abusive father dies, leaving her mother rudderless in her newfound freedom. Returning home with her secret daughter is the only answer. But what will happen when she comes face-to-face with the past she's tried so hard to forget but couldn't?
Thirteen years after the only woman Brock has ever loved ran from the small Alaskan island they'd called home, he learns she's back-with a preteen daughter. Too many emotions and unanswered questions hang heavy between them. And when the answers are brought to light, the chasm between them widens further. Will it be possible for them to reconcile for their daughter's sake?
About the Author :
Jessica Buss was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. She is married to her high school sweetheart and has two sons. Although she has both her bachelor's and master's degrees in Psychology, she stepped away from that field to be a stay-at-home mom. Now that her kids are growing up and she's getting more time to herself, she's giving this writing thing a chance. With her debut series complete, she's excited for the next adventure. You never know where her pen will take you.
Review :
Amazing! Beautifully written and emotionally wrenching. Brock and Courtney's story is one of the most heartfelt I've read. Their second-chance story has all the feels. Secrets. Redemption. Found family. Forgiveness. Romance and passion. And a love that never stopped. It's deeply satisfying from start to finish. Hands down, a must-read. I highly recommend the previous three books in the series. All exceptional, original stories.Lorey Loves To Read
This was absolutely beautiful, and I loved every minute of it. I don't know how Jessica manages to capture the emotion of each moment and weave it so seamlessly into the pages, but she does it flawlessly. There were several moments that brought me to tears. I'm not sure if it was the real-life aspects of the situation or just my overly emotional self feeling everything as if it were my own.
What I loved most was getting to witness these characters completely fall apart, rebuild themselves on their own, and then find their way back to each other-stronger and better than ever. Watching them grow individually and together made the journey incredibly powerful and deeply moving.Amogst_thepages
This finale of the series is incredible. I loved the narrative. I also liked the growth between the main characters and seeing how far they've come from where they started. It just hits right in the feelers. And this nailed it on the second chance romance which is a favorite of mine. I also liked that this author clearly demonstrated the forgiveness and redemption component of the story. This I think was essential to the overall narrative because the main characters had history and some things were kept secret. So when they come full circle you get to see that change happen as you read their journey. It is messy, real, believable and relatable. And a beautifully written well flushed out story. I cannot not recommend this more than enough. GoodReads/AM
