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Last Letters to Ara
"A gripping story about finding love, passion and drive after loss. This book is an emotional rollercoaster and I could not put it down." -SS
Ara Had Everything She Needed. Until She Didn’t. Every time Ara has opened her heart it’s ended in hurt, and now she’s lost the only person she’s ever been able to trust. Blindsided by the death of her father, Ara finds herself utterly alone in the world, with no clear path in front of her. What does she have left to live for? Through one letter a month for the first year after his passing, Ara’s dad gives her tasks which (if completed) will introduce her to the best that life has to joy, friendship, passion and hopefully, love. After a few chance encounters with a handsome stranger along the way, Ara is challenged with letting her walls come down. Will she risk it all for a chance at love? Even if there is something he’s keeping from her? A humorous yet emotional story of love and loss, with a healthy dose of spice, Last Letters to Ara will have you laughing, crying and swooning long after you should be asleep. As Kaymie Wuerfel’s debut novel with its own happily ever after, it can be read as a standalone or as Book One of The Last Series. "I don't know how this author has me feeling all the things within a single page, but she does it. The humor, the heart, the feels. I'm obsessed. My new favorite contemporary author." -RK
"This book was singularly one of the most touching and amazing reads of the year. This book made me laugh, cry and love. It will forever be one of a my favorite reads." -BC
Ara Had Everything She Needed. Until She Didn’t. Every time Ara has opened her heart it’s ended in hurt, and now she’s lost the only person she’s ever been able to trust. Blindsided by the death of her father, Ara finds herself utterly alone in the world, with no clear path in front of her. What does she have left to live for? Through one letter a month for the first year after his passing, Ara’s dad gives her tasks which (if completed) will introduce her to the best that life has to joy, friendship, passion and hopefully, love. After a few chance encounters with a handsome stranger along the way, Ara is challenged with letting her walls come down. Will she risk it all for a chance at love? Even if there is something he’s keeping from her? A humorous yet emotional story of love and loss, with a healthy dose of spice, Last Letters to Ara will have you laughing, crying and swooning long after you should be asleep. As Kaymie Wuerfel’s debut novel with its own happily ever after, it can be read as a standalone or as Book One of The Last Series. "I don't know how this author has me feeling all the things within a single page, but she does it. The humor, the heart, the feels. I'm obsessed. My new favorite contemporary author." -RK
"This book was singularly one of the most touching and amazing reads of the year. This book made me laugh, cry and love. It will forever be one of a my favorite reads." -BC
451 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2023
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About the author
Kaymie Wuerfel
3 books174 followersKaymie chases stories that will leave you reeling and words that will echo in your soul. Her characters are the sort that carve out a hole in your heart and stay with you forever. And if you’re able to fall asleep while reading the last hundred pages, she’s failed you.
Originally from the United States, Kaymie Wuerfel now lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband and three fur-babies. With the few hours she finds in her 11-hour work days, she can be found reading a book, writing her own or laughing with her friends.
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Originally from the United States, Kaymie Wuerfel now lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband and three fur-babies. With the few hours she finds in her 11-hour work days, she can be found reading a book, writing her own or laughing with her friends.
CONNECT WITH KAYMIE:
➜ WEBSITE: www.kaymiewuerfel.com
➜ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/kaymiewuerfelwrites
➜ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@kaymiewuerfelwrites
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January 20, 2024
This book is not good. I am so confused, are all these reviews paid for? The perspective this was written in is extremely immature. So many things made me stop in confusion. Aras shockingly creative business idea for a cloth store is… checks notes… a sewing workshop? Theo is obviously so different than everyone else because his dream vacation is… Japan? Aras friend is a lesbian so she makes her… a pantsuit? Theo’s dad is the worst and gets basically no character development but then…propositions her at a charity event? Theo “bites his fist”? When things are starting to get sexy? These are just a FEW examples. I would not suggest this book for anyone over 14. I would have DNFd but I PICKED this book for my book club because of all these reviews. Hopefully they don’t kick me out.
September 1, 2023
So many feels, laughs, fuzzies, butterflies. My heart has been WARMED!
Read an ARC of this book and let me just say that for the author’s debut novel? Holy WOW!!!! The feels. The laughs. The cries. The spice. It’s 👏🏻 all 👏🏻 here 👏🏻
I would be laughing then getting choked up then swooning all within a page.
She’s an incredible storyteller and I was rooting for these characters so hard. I cannot ✨wait✨ for Connor’s book or Ryder’s book. These men already have me in a chokehold and I neeeeed the rest of the series.
So this is an interconnected standalone that follows Ara, a young twenty-something who’s world has been shocked by the surprise loss of her best (kinda only) friend, her father.
Theo keeps mysteriously turning up when she could really use someone and between the letters her dad has sent her from beyond the grave and the enigmatic Theo, she begins to heal and find joy, and even love, again.
As for the spice, there are I think 3-4 scenes, mildly descriptive, not super smutty but nicely spiced. The book is absolutely plot driven but the good stuff is still there. 😏
Also the author’s note/dedication and her personal inspiration for this story absolutely destroyed me and it made it that much more incredible and gut-wrenching.
If you like contemporary romance that goes for the heart, sweet + swoony MMCs and an FMC who is hilariously, relatably bitter at the world and really comes into her own, I hope you love this book as much as I did!!
Read an ARC of this book and let me just say that for the author’s debut novel? Holy WOW!!!! The feels. The laughs. The cries. The spice. It’s 👏🏻 all 👏🏻 here 👏🏻
I would be laughing then getting choked up then swooning all within a page.
She’s an incredible storyteller and I was rooting for these characters so hard. I cannot ✨wait✨ for Connor’s book or Ryder’s book. These men already have me in a chokehold and I neeeeed the rest of the series.
So this is an interconnected standalone that follows Ara, a young twenty-something who’s world has been shocked by the surprise loss of her best (kinda only) friend, her father.
Theo keeps mysteriously turning up when she could really use someone and between the letters her dad has sent her from beyond the grave and the enigmatic Theo, she begins to heal and find joy, and even love, again.
As for the spice, there are I think 3-4 scenes, mildly descriptive, not super smutty but nicely spiced. The book is absolutely plot driven but the good stuff is still there. 😏
Also the author’s note/dedication and her personal inspiration for this story absolutely destroyed me and it made it that much more incredible and gut-wrenching.
If you like contemporary romance that goes for the heart, sweet + swoony MMCs and an FMC who is hilariously, relatably bitter at the world and really comes into her own, I hope you love this book as much as I did!!
September 11, 2023
This book is all the feelings of life put into a literal work of art.
Emotionally gripping and heartwarming, it takes you through the process of moving on after the loss of a loved one and in a way that someone could only wish for - finding love and humor and the joy of living after the pain.
The authors way of writing, the details and characters gripped me from the first page and I could not put this book down.
The plot was so original and the characters so real. From the moment you meet him Theo is the dream book-boyfriend and an enigma I couldn’t wait to unwrap like a present on Christmas. Ara has all the parts and thought processes I believe every woman in their 20s goes through and watching (*reading* her grow was one of the best parts of the book).
Addicted to the author and can’t wait for book two.
Emotionally gripping and heartwarming, it takes you through the process of moving on after the loss of a loved one and in a way that someone could only wish for - finding love and humor and the joy of living after the pain.
The authors way of writing, the details and characters gripped me from the first page and I could not put this book down.
The plot was so original and the characters so real. From the moment you meet him Theo is the dream book-boyfriend and an enigma I couldn’t wait to unwrap like a present on Christmas. Ara has all the parts and thought processes I believe every woman in their 20s goes through and watching (*reading* her grow was one of the best parts of the book).
Addicted to the author and can’t wait for book two.
August 1, 2023
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book and let me just say it completely blew me away!
The way that this author has written these characters and their story is so touching. I experienced a very wide range of emotions all within the span of one page!
The topics that she deals with, and writes about, are written in such a way that it is very easy to experience. I have never felt more love for characters than I do for these characters and their journey.
For an author’s debut novel, I can definitely feel the heart and soul that went into telling this story!
I cannot wait for her next book!
The way that this author has written these characters and their story is so touching. I experienced a very wide range of emotions all within the span of one page!
The topics that she deals with, and writes about, are written in such a way that it is very easy to experience. I have never felt more love for characters than I do for these characters and their journey.
For an author’s debut novel, I can definitely feel the heart and soul that went into telling this story!
I cannot wait for her next book!
August 22, 2023
I've been sitting here, staring at this Goodreads page, trying to find the right words to express my thoughts and feelings about this book, but I’m at a loss of words. This book is truly something special, and it blows my mind that this is a debut novel! It has relatable characters, events that hit close to home, hilarious banter, and amazing side characters. The plot and setting are absolutely captivating, and let's not forget the heartbreak our main character goes through. It's so raw and real that it feels like we're experiencing it alongside her. There were times that I ugly cried during this book because it had me sucked in that deep. The author's skill in guiding us through this story is truly remarkable. I’m on my knees BEGGING you to read this book.
P.S. Theo is my new book boyfriend 🧎♀️🧎♀️🧎♀️
P.S. Theo is my new book boyfriend 🧎♀️🧎♀️🧎♀️
September 14, 2023
A lesson in grief
My 24yr old daughter died unexpectedly in Dec 2022. Your descriptions of grief are me; so accurate. You nailed the ugly side of grief, but also the slow emergence of life without your loved one. I’m not progressing as quickly as Ara, but she has given me hope. What I wouldn’t give for a monthly letter.
Last letters to Ara is so beautifully written, I cried many a tear, lots of them ugly, but some of them happy tears for Ara, & Theo finding their happiness together.
Thank you Kaymie, can’t wait to read your next novel.
My 24yr old daughter died unexpectedly in Dec 2022. Your descriptions of grief are me; so accurate. You nailed the ugly side of grief, but also the slow emergence of life without your loved one. I’m not progressing as quickly as Ara, but she has given me hope. What I wouldn’t give for a monthly letter.
Last letters to Ara is so beautifully written, I cried many a tear, lots of them ugly, but some of them happy tears for Ara, & Theo finding their happiness together.
Thank you Kaymie, can’t wait to read your next novel.
December 15, 2024
“Do you believe in soul mates? Not the cheesy kind of soul mates you see in the movies. The kind that magically don’t hate the way the other person chews or doesn’t get annoyed when they leave their socks on the floor. I’m talking about that soul-deep connection you find with any other soul.”
How to begin, this book blew me away. I’ve never cried as much as I did at this book. It’s such a beautiful book. Ara - our FMC has her own journey navigating grief and it just hit me right in the heart. If I could rate this book infinitely stars I would. If you’re wanting a book that will provide you with all the feels, this is the one for you 💜
“May we meet again”
Ara - Sarah Scott you have my whole heart. The healing journey you went on was so beautiful to read. Each letter made me cry. Her character made me fall in love with her straight away. I connected to her instantly, her strength and courage was admirable 🥹 I’m at a loss for words, her humour throughout had me giggling but you bet it still made me cry. Ara is definitely a character that will stick with me forever, I truly adore her so dearly.
“I think of Theo, for walking into my life when I was shrouded in darkness and lighting a torch, for being the kind of person who makes me believe in this world again.”
Theo Carter, the easiest MMC to fall in love with immediately. The loving and caring nature I got from him, he immediately became my favourite! Nothing can compare to how this man made me feel, the way he was with Ara - I have no words. He truly is the most kindest individual ever. He deserves the world and more. He would do anything for his people and I knew from the start he had such a genuine heart. I’m so obsessed with him 🥹
“You have the kind of beauty that people will try to pick apart because it’s everything they want. They’ll tell you its flaws when all they really want is to have what you have. And they never will. Your beauty is unobtainable.”
This is such a unique book, each letter made me feel all sorts of emotions. Every time I read “Dear Ara” I teared up immediately 😭 Getting the past chapters with her dad made my heart melt. It was such touching moments that just added to the story, and made the present chapter even more special 😭 The premise of the book was incredible, I’ve never read anything that’s made me feel the way this book has. These characters experienced their own devastations but the way they healed was written so incredibly raw and beautiful. Each chapter drew me in, I felt like I was experiencing the grief with Ara. Each person’s story is so personal to them, Ara’s story made my heart full, it broke me but her healing also healed me. It hit home a lot more than I expected. Kaymie’s writing is so inspiring, the found family she created made my soul happy. I adore found family and this captured the beauty of found family. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series 🫶🏼
Thank you Kaymie for sharing this with us 💜
What to expect -
💜 Strangers to friends to lovers
💜 slow burn
💜 he falls first
💜 found family
💜 complex character
💜 no third act breakup
‼️ you will need tissues because you will cry!
‼️ TW - this book is about the death of a loved one !
✨ Favourite quotes -
“I would go to every continent. Every country. Every state. Every city. I would knock on every door to find you again.”
“You say we can write our own future, but some things might be out of our control.”
“Me: You can’t predict the future.
Theo: No, but we can write whatever version of it that we want. Together.”
“One thing I’ve learned over the past two years is that loss may become less poignant over time, but it doesn’t necessarily get easier. Healing doesn’t mean the sadness goes away entirely. There will always be the moments where I become crippled with grief, but they are less frequent and nestled between many more smiles.”
“Love and loss are powerful things. How much of it belongs to the thousands? How much of it belongs to the millions? The billions?”
“Don’t be afraid to believe in yourself, Ara. The only limits you face are the ones you set for yourself. And I hope you tell those limits to get fucked. Love, Dad”
“She’s all I have in the world, and I’m the only one she has, too. Being that for someone feels good, until the day you find out that you have no choice but to abandon them.”
“I love you, Ara. I’ve loved you from the minute I saw your smile at the airport.” “I loved you then, and every day I love you more.”
“Don’t be afraid to put your heart on the line. Any hurt you experience along the way will be worth it.”
“The journey isn’t over, I will have to wake up every day and put my mind to it, overcoming every barrier as it comes my way, but I know I will. I am so proud of the life I am building, and I know the best is yet to come. I love you so much, Dad. I miss you every single day. Thank you for leading me back to the light. Love, Ara P.S. May we meet again.”
P.S I’m still crying as I’m posting this :)
How to begin, this book blew me away. I’ve never cried as much as I did at this book. It’s such a beautiful book. Ara - our FMC has her own journey navigating grief and it just hit me right in the heart. If I could rate this book infinitely stars I would. If you’re wanting a book that will provide you with all the feels, this is the one for you 💜
“May we meet again”
Ara - Sarah Scott you have my whole heart. The healing journey you went on was so beautiful to read. Each letter made me cry. Her character made me fall in love with her straight away. I connected to her instantly, her strength and courage was admirable 🥹 I’m at a loss for words, her humour throughout had me giggling but you bet it still made me cry. Ara is definitely a character that will stick with me forever, I truly adore her so dearly.
“I think of Theo, for walking into my life when I was shrouded in darkness and lighting a torch, for being the kind of person who makes me believe in this world again.”
Theo Carter, the easiest MMC to fall in love with immediately. The loving and caring nature I got from him, he immediately became my favourite! Nothing can compare to how this man made me feel, the way he was with Ara - I have no words. He truly is the most kindest individual ever. He deserves the world and more. He would do anything for his people and I knew from the start he had such a genuine heart. I’m so obsessed with him 🥹
“You have the kind of beauty that people will try to pick apart because it’s everything they want. They’ll tell you its flaws when all they really want is to have what you have. And they never will. Your beauty is unobtainable.”
This is such a unique book, each letter made me feel all sorts of emotions. Every time I read “Dear Ara” I teared up immediately 😭 Getting the past chapters with her dad made my heart melt. It was such touching moments that just added to the story, and made the present chapter even more special 😭 The premise of the book was incredible, I’ve never read anything that’s made me feel the way this book has. These characters experienced their own devastations but the way they healed was written so incredibly raw and beautiful. Each chapter drew me in, I felt like I was experiencing the grief with Ara. Each person’s story is so personal to them, Ara’s story made my heart full, it broke me but her healing also healed me. It hit home a lot more than I expected. Kaymie’s writing is so inspiring, the found family she created made my soul happy. I adore found family and this captured the beauty of found family. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series 🫶🏼
Thank you Kaymie for sharing this with us 💜
What to expect -
💜 Strangers to friends to lovers
💜 slow burn
💜 he falls first
💜 found family
💜 complex character
💜 no third act breakup
‼️ you will need tissues because you will cry!
‼️ TW - this book is about the death of a loved one !
✨ Favourite quotes -
“I would go to every continent. Every country. Every state. Every city. I would knock on every door to find you again.”
“You say we can write our own future, but some things might be out of our control.”
“Me: You can’t predict the future.
Theo: No, but we can write whatever version of it that we want. Together.”
“One thing I’ve learned over the past two years is that loss may become less poignant over time, but it doesn’t necessarily get easier. Healing doesn’t mean the sadness goes away entirely. There will always be the moments where I become crippled with grief, but they are less frequent and nestled between many more smiles.”
“Love and loss are powerful things. How much of it belongs to the thousands? How much of it belongs to the millions? The billions?”
“Don’t be afraid to believe in yourself, Ara. The only limits you face are the ones you set for yourself. And I hope you tell those limits to get fucked. Love, Dad”
“She’s all I have in the world, and I’m the only one she has, too. Being that for someone feels good, until the day you find out that you have no choice but to abandon them.”
“I love you, Ara. I’ve loved you from the minute I saw your smile at the airport.” “I loved you then, and every day I love you more.”
“Don’t be afraid to put your heart on the line. Any hurt you experience along the way will be worth it.”
“The journey isn’t over, I will have to wake up every day and put my mind to it, overcoming every barrier as it comes my way, but I know I will. I am so proud of the life I am building, and I know the best is yet to come. I love you so much, Dad. I miss you every single day. Thank you for leading me back to the light. Love, Ara P.S. May we meet again.”
P.S I’m still crying as I’m posting this :)
September 4, 2023
I don’t think I can adequately get across how much I loved this book…. It was heartbreaking and beautiful and funny and the slowwww burn omg… the first half is so good but omg once I hit about 60% I simply couldn’t put it down and I couldn’t stop crying. Please please please read this book! I’m so so glad I took a chance on this! Also Theo… Theo is… everything 🤭🫠😍
December 25, 2024
3⭐
ˏˋ°•*⁀➷“I’m not sure what I was doing before you came along, but it sure wasn’t living.”
Did I finish this book or did this book FINISH ME? I was literally crying with every letter her father sent her every month. 😔
My heart broke even more when I found out that the author’s father was also suffering from cancer, just like the FMC's father. Literally, his relationship with Theo and his daughter was heartbreaking...🥲
I didn’t enjoy anything in this book except for his letters, especially the last two he wrote on their wedding day. Ugh... it literally broke me.
The relationship between Theo and Ara was really sweet. 🥹🫶🏻 I love the 'strangers to friends to lovers' trope, and it was done really well during the stranger-to-friends phase. But then, it became really BORING once they became lovers. I won’t lie Theo is perfect, and how he stood by William during his illness was heartwarming 😞💗 But his relationship with Ara doesn’t hit as I expected.
Well, this wasn’t a five-star read for me because of several moments where I was like 😐🤨 'What’s going on? What are you guys even saying?!' Also, the fact that Theo’s father stealing his girlfriends (يعني خلصوا البنات ما لقيت الا حبيبة ابنك يا العجوز 🤦🏻♀️) and honestly, Lou’s entire character—I just wanted her to die.
Edit: نقصت تقييم نجمة لان تذكرت لو مرة ثانية و كنت شوي و ارجع من كثر ما كرهتها 🤢
ˏˋ°•*⁀➷“I’m not sure what I was doing before you came along, but it sure wasn’t living.”
Did I finish this book or did this book FINISH ME? I was literally crying with every letter her father sent her every month. 😔
My heart broke even more when I found out that the author’s father was also suffering from cancer, just like the FMC's father. Literally, his relationship with Theo and his daughter was heartbreaking...🥲
I didn’t enjoy anything in this book except for his letters, especially the last two he wrote on their wedding day. Ugh... it literally broke me.
The relationship between Theo and Ara was really sweet. 🥹🫶🏻 I love the 'strangers to friends to lovers' trope, and it was done really well during the stranger-to-friends phase. But then, it became really BORING once they became lovers. I won’t lie Theo is perfect, and how he stood by William during his illness was heartwarming 😞💗 But his relationship with Ara doesn’t hit as I expected.
Well, this wasn’t a five-star read for me because of several moments where I was like 😐🤨 'What’s going on? What are you guys even saying?!' Also, the fact that Theo’s father stealing his girlfriends (يعني خلصوا البنات ما لقيت الا حبيبة ابنك يا العجوز 🤦🏻♀️) and honestly, Lou’s entire character—I just wanted her to die.
Edit: نقصت تقييم نجمة لان تذكرت لو مرة ثانية و كنت شوي و ارجع من كثر ما كرهتها 🤢
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 25, 2023
Dear Ara- this line got me everytime 😭
Have you ever ugly cried and then laugh at the same time? Well this is what this book will do to you. Its sad for sure but will have you smiling more often than not.
This book will take you on Ara’s journey in grief and learning how to live without her dad. Life after such a loss. Her dad found the way to help her move on even after being gone throughout this monthly letters. Along with this she meets a man whom soon becomes a big part of her life.
Even though Theo is an amazing MMC and I loved him and how they become to be friends then a couple I personally loved this book because of the bond kept between Ara and her dad throughout this letters. I identified with her pain and grief. Which it was kept very close to reality(the main reason why this is a 5star read)
I loved seeing Ara come out of her shell and give a chance to new people to walk in to her life and become her family. She followed her dreams on her own way which was not the traditional way.
At last Theo was just the cherry on top. He was sweet and smart and patient and funny and just awesome. They made the perfect couple.
By the way the plotwist had me in TEARS. And i will not spoil it because its one of the best parts!
Have you ever ugly cried and then laugh at the same time? Well this is what this book will do to you. Its sad for sure but will have you smiling more often than not.
This book will take you on Ara’s journey in grief and learning how to live without her dad. Life after such a loss. Her dad found the way to help her move on even after being gone throughout this monthly letters. Along with this she meets a man whom soon becomes a big part of her life.
Even though Theo is an amazing MMC and I loved him and how they become to be friends then a couple I personally loved this book because of the bond kept between Ara and her dad throughout this letters. I identified with her pain and grief. Which it was kept very close to reality(the main reason why this is a 5star read)
I loved seeing Ara come out of her shell and give a chance to new people to walk in to her life and become her family. She followed her dreams on her own way which was not the traditional way.
At last Theo was just the cherry on top. He was sweet and smart and patient and funny and just awesome. They made the perfect couple.
By the way the plotwist had me in TEARS. And i will not spoil it because its one of the best parts!
August 31, 2024
"You can't predict the future."
"No, but we can write whatever version of it that we want.
Together." - Theo Carter
"No, but we can write whatever version of it that we want.
Together." - Theo Carter
September 10, 2023
This is one of my favorite books. I stayed up til 2 am reading this not being able to sleep. Woke up in the morning and finished it crying my eyes out. Saying I LOVED this book is an understatement. Perfect mix of sweet and sexy romance. Such good writing and an easy read. If you want to read a book that makes you sad and happy at the same time for good reasons, definitely read this. Loved these characters and their love story.♥️
February 17, 2024
This book surprised me, I stumbled across the author on instagram - and dove in head first and I’m glad I did. I started this book in tears, and I ended it in tears. I love EVERY character, and the slow burn was done so well.!
The only reason I’m not giving this 5 stars is because it seems to jump a few times and leave some things unanswered for me. But overall, it was amazing. And I’m glad I fell into it!
The only reason I’m not giving this 5 stars is because it seems to jump a few times and leave some things unanswered for me. But overall, it was amazing. And I’m glad I fell into it!
December 13, 2024
Did I finish this book or did it finish me???
It's been a very long time since a book made me cry so early on (THE FIRST CHAPTER) and the tears just kept coming the more I read. As a girlie who is close to her dad and holds him very near and dear to my heart, this book hit me in the most emotional ways.
I loved getting to read the chapters in the past and seeing how pure and precious Ara's relationship with her dad was. It was bittersweet because on the one hand, nothing in the world made me happier than to know she was loved that way, but then on the other, knowing she was without that love in the present was a shot to the heart. Don't even get me started on the letters because I am already tearing up just thinking about them!!!! I don't think there was a single one of those letters that didn't make me sob lmao.
I'm so glad we also got to see Ara's whole journey through her grief and slowly get to see her coming back to life. I love the efforts she made after receiving each letter to accomplish the tasks her dad left for her. Her growth throughout this book was inspiring and it makes me so emotional to think about how her dad guided her through it all even after he was gone.
THEO CARTER!!! That man was incredible. So patient and caring - I can't begin to explain how much I loved him and everything that he did for both Ara and her dad. The lengths that he went to was so touching. I'm gonna cry if I think about it too much lmao.
This was an unexpected read, but I loved it!
It's been a very long time since a book made me cry so early on (THE FIRST CHAPTER) and the tears just kept coming the more I read. As a girlie who is close to her dad and holds him very near and dear to my heart, this book hit me in the most emotional ways.
I loved getting to read the chapters in the past and seeing how pure and precious Ara's relationship with her dad was. It was bittersweet because on the one hand, nothing in the world made me happier than to know she was loved that way, but then on the other, knowing she was without that love in the present was a shot to the heart. Don't even get me started on the letters because I am already tearing up just thinking about them!!!! I don't think there was a single one of those letters that didn't make me sob lmao.
I'm so glad we also got to see Ara's whole journey through her grief and slowly get to see her coming back to life. I love the efforts she made after receiving each letter to accomplish the tasks her dad left for her. Her growth throughout this book was inspiring and it makes me so emotional to think about how her dad guided her through it all even after he was gone.
THEO CARTER!!! That man was incredible. So patient and caring - I can't begin to explain how much I loved him and everything that he did for both Ara and her dad. The lengths that he went to was so touching. I'm gonna cry if I think about it too much lmao.
This was an unexpected read, but I loved it!
December 6, 2024
The way I absolutely DEVOURED this book💜
Theo is absolutely wholesome and he has definitely been added to the book boyfriend list. His patience was impressive; I don’t know how he held out for as long as he did.
Kaymie completely defined slow burn with this one, but the build up and tension was delicious and oh so worth it 🥵
Ara has experienced the ultimate heartbreak losing her best friend/dad. His monthly letters start showing up and she slowly discovers her true self and where she’s meant to be in life. Her self doubt is understandable when you read what all she’s experienced, but her growth is truly inspiring.
Oh, and Kaymie, I need an actual visualization of Ara’s Valentines Day dress, please and thank you! I just know it’s perfection.
Theo is absolutely wholesome and he has definitely been added to the book boyfriend list. His patience was impressive; I don’t know how he held out for as long as he did.
Kaymie completely defined slow burn with this one, but the build up and tension was delicious and oh so worth it 🥵
Ara has experienced the ultimate heartbreak losing her best friend/dad. His monthly letters start showing up and she slowly discovers her true self and where she’s meant to be in life. Her self doubt is understandable when you read what all she’s experienced, but her growth is truly inspiring.
Oh, and Kaymie, I need an actual visualization of Ara’s Valentines Day dress, please and thank you! I just know it’s perfection.
August 23, 2024
I will absolutely never ever ever recover from this book. One of the most beautiful stories of grief and healing and hope that I’ve ever read (with a side of romance).
This book simultaneously broke my heart and healed it at the same time. As someone who watched the life leave my mom from cancer, this book so acutely described that first year trying to figure out who I was without my best friend. I only wish I had letters from her the way Ara’s dad did for her. The way these helped her move forward with her grief 😭😭
And her dry humor! Yes, humor heals and this was everything - the exact amount of levity this book needed.
Theo loved her so patiently and reverently, no other book boyfriend will compare to that sweetness. She was always it for him and there was never a question about that.
THE ENDING. I just cannot.
This book was everything. Read it.
This book simultaneously broke my heart and healed it at the same time. As someone who watched the life leave my mom from cancer, this book so acutely described that first year trying to figure out who I was without my best friend. I only wish I had letters from her the way Ara’s dad did for her. The way these helped her move forward with her grief 😭😭
And her dry humor! Yes, humor heals and this was everything - the exact amount of levity this book needed.
Theo loved her so patiently and reverently, no other book boyfriend will compare to that sweetness. She was always it for him and there was never a question about that.
THE ENDING. I just cannot.
This book was everything. Read it.
December 22, 2024
4.7⭐️ i loved this book. It was such a moving portrayal of grief and it made me cry numerous times. There were definitely a few cheesy moments but the relationship development between ara and her friends and Theo was so meaningful. First book I’ve rated this high in a long time
January 26, 2025
Love and loss is hard for anyone. This book was written beautifully, made me feel all the emotions.
March 16, 2025
3.75 🌟
This was a beautiful story ❤️
This was a beautiful story ❤️
March 19, 2025
4.75⭐️
absolutely beautiful.
absolutely beautiful.
March 23, 2025
This series is awesome. Sad but funny. Loved it.
March 25, 2025
I liked that Theo and Ara’s romantic relationship was not the entire plot of this story. Also, this book had me laughing a lot. Tears didn’t come until towards the end.
August 8, 2025
Great book. Grab your tissues.
August 30, 2025
10 out of 5 stars. Devastating yet powerfully uplifting. This one is going to stick with me for a while.
October 22, 2024
This book had me laughing and crying. So beautifully written & a great plot! Pulled my heart strings more than I’d like to admit.
March 1, 2024
Refused to put it down, had me howling out loud. So much fun, PS I Love You Vibes so it’s emotional at times.
Beautiful read.
Beautiful read.
February 19, 2024
Please read with a box of Kleenex nearby. This book is such a beautiful story, that it has left me without words to say everything I think and feel about it. But if you’d like a story about love in every form, friendship, loyalty and fun, this is the one for you. Theo is top book boyfriend material. Absolutely recommend!!! *I re-read this wonderful book. It’s become one of my favorites.
October 19, 2023
I have never rushed so quickly to recommend a book!! For a debut novel, this was just incredible! This was such a heartwarming, emotional read with characters you can’t help but love and the way Kaymie writes is just beautiful. Honestly this book made me feel all the emotions, the letters made me bawl my eyes out, but 10 seconds later and I was crying with laughter. This book will have your heart broken and fixed right back together by the time you finish reading. I think grief is such a hard thing to write about, but Kaymie absolutely nailed it whilst giving us an important message on how to still live your life after loosing someone you love. I loved Ara and her character development, I loved Lou and I really do not need another book boyfriend to obsess over, but omg Theo 🤤🥺 I mean when I got to Theo’s chapter, I just got so giddy! This isn’t your typical smutty romance, don’t get me wrong there were some spicy scenes, but not too much that it distracted you from the sweetest romance! This is going to be such a good series and I can’t wait for the next book, honestly this needs to become a bookstagram fave! If you’re after a book that will tug at your heartstrings, make you both laugh, cry and leave you swooning, then add this to your shelves!! 🫶
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