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The Days Between: A Novel
In a South Florida beach town, a chance meeting unravels a web of secrets in this gripping novel about the consequences of lying to protect the ones we love.
Andrew Williams’s perfect Delray Beach house has become a pressure cooker. He and his wife, Amy, are struggling to conceive, and it’s fracturing their marriage. When a chance encounter reunites him with Kathryn Moretti, the former love of his life, Kathryn confesses that Andrew is already a father—of a son he didn’t know existed. Though Kathryn’s deception sends him reeling, their secret meetings quickly rekindle old obsessions.
Behind Kathryn’s manicured facade is a life of constant damage control. She tries desperately to protect her son, Max, from her past mistakes—and his own dangerous impulses. She can’t let anyone get too close, especially a local cop to whom she owes a favor. And her home has become a refuge for Emmy, the troubled daughter of an old friend who has her own reasons to distrust Kathryn. With Andrew back in the picture, Kathryn can no longer contain all her lies.
As their reunion sends ripples through their lives, Andrew and Kathryn must face their destructive past and figure out if it’s worth risking the futures of everyone they love to hold on to what might have been.
Andrew Williams’s perfect Delray Beach house has become a pressure cooker. He and his wife, Amy, are struggling to conceive, and it’s fracturing their marriage. When a chance encounter reunites him with Kathryn Moretti, the former love of his life, Kathryn confesses that Andrew is already a father—of a son he didn’t know existed. Though Kathryn’s deception sends him reeling, their secret meetings quickly rekindle old obsessions.
Behind Kathryn’s manicured facade is a life of constant damage control. She tries desperately to protect her son, Max, from her past mistakes—and his own dangerous impulses. She can’t let anyone get too close, especially a local cop to whom she owes a favor. And her home has become a refuge for Emmy, the troubled daughter of an old friend who has her own reasons to distrust Kathryn. With Andrew back in the picture, Kathryn can no longer contain all her lies.
As their reunion sends ripples through their lives, Andrew and Kathryn must face their destructive past and figure out if it’s worth risking the futures of everyone they love to hold on to what might have been.
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First published November 19, 2024
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December 11, 2024
This was a well written, solid debut that I enjoyed! There was plenty of drama to hold my interest. I enjoyed these well developed characters and the struggles that they faced. Family lies and secrets always intrigue me, and I loved how this author handled it. This was a really well written storyline. I loved the Florida setting too. There are some trigger warnings that include suicide, infertility, to name a few. There was enough suspense to keep the pages turning. A good debut and would definitely check out this author in the future.
Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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March 30, 2025This is a messy story and interesting so far. I can’t stand any of the characters though. Everyone is super basic, privileged and it’s in Florida. They’re all terrible and of course, liars. It’s also extremely white. this story started out interesting but was way too long. I couldn’t care less what happened to any of them. Kathryn is probably the worst because she’s so whiny. She should’ve Molly wopped Harper’s ass in high school and moved on.
November 25, 2024
Domestic drama about keeping secrets and the long term results of living a life of lies. I thought this would be a thriller but it is not, it is a novel about a group of people who are intertwined in different ways over a period of 20 years, and the bad things that can result in hiding from the truth. Andrew works in finance and is married to Amy, a surgeon. Amy is in her early 40's and wants to have a child but Andrew is hesitant because of his own issues with mental health and alcohol. One day he runs into a girlfriend from 20 years prior, Kathryn and finds out he has a 19 year old son named Max. Other characters are Harper who is a friend of Kathryn's, her husband Luke and her daughter Emmy. There is also Nick, Andrew's best friend.
There are a lot of characters in this book and it took me awhile to keep them all straight. The book goes back and forth between the present time and 20 years earlier when Kathryn and Andrew were in love and living with Nick. A lot of the story here is in soap opera territory with characters withholding information from each other and then revealing it in the most dramatic way possible. Andrew, Kathryn, Amy and Nick all hide secrets from each other even when it doesn't make sense to do so. I did have a fondness for the two teenagers who were struggling with parents withholding information and in the case of Max, restricting his life for no real reason. There are also issues of mental illness, alcoholism, infertility and self-harming behaviors. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this ARC in exchange for a review.
There are a lot of characters in this book and it took me awhile to keep them all straight. The book goes back and forth between the present time and 20 years earlier when Kathryn and Andrew were in love and living with Nick. A lot of the story here is in soap opera territory with characters withholding information from each other and then revealing it in the most dramatic way possible. Andrew, Kathryn, Amy and Nick all hide secrets from each other even when it doesn't make sense to do so. I did have a fondness for the two teenagers who were struggling with parents withholding information and in the case of Max, restricting his life for no real reason. There are also issues of mental illness, alcoholism, infertility and self-harming behaviors. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this ARC in exchange for a review.
December 13, 2024
TITLE: THE DAYS BETWEEN
AUTHOR: ROBIN MORRIS
PUB DATE: 11.19.2024
Andrew Williams’s perfect Delray Beach house has become a pressure cooker. He and his wife, Amy, are struggling to conceive, and it’s fracturing their marriage. When a chance encounter reunites him with Kathryn Moretti, the former love of his life, Kathryn confesses that Andrew is already a father of a son he didn’t know existed. Though Kathryn’s deception sends him reeling, their secret meetings quickly rekindle old obsessions.
THOUGHTS:
Fantastic read! THE DAYS BETWEEN is such a an emotional read for me. As layers
and layers are peeled off - one shock after another is revealed. I love this family drama that showcases multiple POVs and multigenerational plot lines. There are themes of mental illness that I thought was handled well, including infertility and alcoholism.
AUTHOR: ROBIN MORRIS
PUB DATE: 11.19.2024
Andrew Williams’s perfect Delray Beach house has become a pressure cooker. He and his wife, Amy, are struggling to conceive, and it’s fracturing their marriage. When a chance encounter reunites him with Kathryn Moretti, the former love of his life, Kathryn confesses that Andrew is already a father of a son he didn’t know existed. Though Kathryn’s deception sends him reeling, their secret meetings quickly rekindle old obsessions.
THOUGHTS:
Fantastic read! THE DAYS BETWEEN is such a an emotional read for me. As layers
and layers are peeled off - one shock after another is revealed. I love this family drama that showcases multiple POVs and multigenerational plot lines. There are themes of mental illness that I thought was handled well, including infertility and alcoholism.
December 24, 2024
College friends…what happened over 15 years ago comes to a head and affects so many. Deception, so many lies and plenty of drama.
Trigger warning….alcoholism, infertility, suicide.
What a debut novel! Once I carved out time to read this, I flew thru it. There are quite a few characters introduced at the beginning, but are fairly easy to follow. Characters were well developed and real. Storyline had one twist that I didn’t see coming. Dual timeline that worked really well. The cover represents the book perfectly. I look forward to reading this author next book.
Thanks to Robin Morris and Lake Union Publishing for this ARC. This is my honest opinion.
Trigger warning….alcoholism, infertility, suicide.
What a debut novel! Once I carved out time to read this, I flew thru it. There are quite a few characters introduced at the beginning, but are fairly easy to follow. Characters were well developed and real. Storyline had one twist that I didn’t see coming. Dual timeline that worked really well. The cover represents the book perfectly. I look forward to reading this author next book.
Thanks to Robin Morris and Lake Union Publishing for this ARC. This is my honest opinion.
October 27, 2024
Wow! Five amazing stars to this brilliant book. It is written beautifully and evokes all the emotions!
August 10, 2024
First time I stayed up so late to finish a book, and I loved it till maybe the last chapter. If you love gossip and drama, this book is for you. The storytelling is so compelling I DID NOT want to put this book down. The tension is pretty strong at every stage in the book and with such a numbered cast, there is no lack of perspectives. I didn't find it overwhelming at all, rather enjoyed the buildup of drama that happened in the crazy climax. I've read Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid before, and was expecting something along those lines, but this felt better because I had no expectations. There's a lot of secrets and revelations made in the story, which I thoroughly enjoyed, just wish there was more conviction to them. It's one of those stories where every tiny mistake made over the span of decades comes crashing at one moment and upends the life of everyone involved.
November 3, 2024
Wow! Wow! Wow! This is a must read. The writing is quick, gets to the point and is a great story that will leave you feeling all the emotions.
January 29, 2025
The premise of this book sounded promising -a very ‘rich people behaving poorly’ type vibe but the ending really missed the mark for me. All of the characters were extremely unlikeable and with limited back stories to them, they sometimes ran together rather confusingly. I found myself re-reading several parts at various points because the information wasn’t linear and hard to absorb. The ending was completely out of order to the point that I wondered if one of the chapters was totally just misnumbered.
I definitely appreciated the authors choice of putting the TWs at the beginning, as there are quite a few!
TW’s -Suicide, alcoholism, infidelity.
(The author has a full list)
I definitely appreciated the authors choice of putting the TWs at the beginning, as there are quite a few!
TW’s -Suicide, alcoholism, infidelity.
(The author has a full list)
November 19, 2024
Talk about an intense and messy ride!
Wow, did I mention this book is messy?
Family drama, lots of secrets and lies, complicated, gripping, intense and addictive; beleive me when I tell you, it was hard to put the book down.
Thank you Suzy Approved Book Tours for this tour invite.
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Wow, did I mention this book is messy?
Family drama, lots of secrets and lies, complicated, gripping, intense and addictive; beleive me when I tell you, it was hard to put the book down.
Thank you Suzy Approved Book Tours for this tour invite.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 releases today November 19, 2024.
June 16, 2025
on one hand, a quick reading and compelling novel that I finished in 2 days.
On the other hand, Kathryn and Andrew are maybe 2 of the most unlikable/poor decision making main characters of any book that I have read in a while. It was very frustrating to follow their stories.
Nick's actions at the end of the book were also very bizarre and seemed out of nowhere.
3.5/5 rounded down.
On the other hand, Kathryn and Andrew are maybe 2 of the most unlikable/poor decision making main characters of any book that I have read in a while. It was very frustrating to follow their stories.
Nick's actions at the end of the book were also very bizarre and seemed out of nowhere.
3.5/5 rounded down.
December 28, 2024
Loved this book from the first page to the last. Morris’ writing sings - I absolutely love her voice. A multi-pov women’s fiction/suspense with rich character development and a twisty, yet believable plot, The Days Between explores secrets, mistakes from the past, and second chances.
May 24, 2025
rich white privileged people behaving badly. give me 5 more!
December 21, 2024
The Days Between tells a decades-old love story gone awry. With a touch of mystery, well developed characters and a seamless writing style, this book is a must read.
The story flips from past to present and between several different connected characters to unravel jealousy, secrets, and lies. The shocking ending will leave you astonished.
Thank you to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing, and Robin Morris for the opportunity to read an early copy.
The story flips from past to present and between several different connected characters to unravel jealousy, secrets, and lies. The shocking ending will leave you astonished.
Thank you to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing, and Robin Morris for the opportunity to read an early copy.
October 13, 2024
This book is all about feelings!!
This family drama will pull at your heartstrings more than once .
Read this if you like :
Past & Present Timelines
Multiple POV’s
Family Drama
Secrets
Infidelity
Relatable Characters
Shocking Twists
Without giving too much away , Andrew and Amy are trying to have a child late in life despite all risks.
Andrew randomly bumps into Kathryn one day at a local coffee shop that he used to have a relationship with and hasn’t see her in 20 years.
With pressures on their marriage, work life and trying to conceive will Andrew be able to keep his mind off Kathryn?
Will Kathryn be able to keep her secret she’s been hiding from Andrew all these years ? It’s a slippery slope that could shatter a marriage and a friendship, the question is , is it worth risking everything for ?
You’ll have to read this one for yourself to find out !
This book was an emotional roller coaster touched on infidelity, pregnancy struggles, drug addictions, and betrayal and was completely caught off guard by one of the twists . Although the ending was slightly not the ending I was hoping for and not as climatic, it was still a gripping read and enjoyed it !
Thank you NetGalley ,Lake Union Publishing and Robin Morris for this ARC !!
Respectfully Another Read by Angie
This family drama will pull at your heartstrings more than once .
Read this if you like :
Past & Present Timelines
Multiple POV’s
Family Drama
Secrets
Infidelity
Relatable Characters
Shocking Twists
Without giving too much away , Andrew and Amy are trying to have a child late in life despite all risks.
Andrew randomly bumps into Kathryn one day at a local coffee shop that he used to have a relationship with and hasn’t see her in 20 years.
With pressures on their marriage, work life and trying to conceive will Andrew be able to keep his mind off Kathryn?
Will Kathryn be able to keep her secret she’s been hiding from Andrew all these years ? It’s a slippery slope that could shatter a marriage and a friendship, the question is , is it worth risking everything for ?
You’ll have to read this one for yourself to find out !
This book was an emotional roller coaster touched on infidelity, pregnancy struggles, drug addictions, and betrayal and was completely caught off guard by one of the twists . Although the ending was slightly not the ending I was hoping for and not as climatic, it was still a gripping read and enjoyed it !
Thank you NetGalley ,Lake Union Publishing and Robin Morris for this ARC !!
Respectfully Another Read by Angie
November 19, 2024
No stranger to the book world, Author Robin Morris delivers a standout, captivating debut, THE DAYS BETWEEN — When the past converges with the present, a complex web of dark secrets threatens to unravel more than one family in this engaging multi-layered domestic suspense that will keep you glued to the pages until the explosive finale!
About...
Set in Delray Beach, a coastal town in South Florida (Palm Beach County), Andrew and Amy have great careers, a beautiful home on the beach in one of the finest neighborhoods, and a happy marriage (or is it)? However, they are missing one thing Amy desperately wants—a child.
Amy, age 40, knows her time is running out and wants a baby. They have been unable to conceive, and she wants to start with a fertility specialist/IVF and whatever she can do to speed up the process.
However, Andrew would prefer to adopt due to family problems with alcoholism. He is also up for a big promotion, and Amy wants him to turn it down due to travel.
Then Andrew's world is turned upside down one morning when he runs into Kathryn (a blast from the past) at Starbucks near his office. Her phone drops, and he sees someone like himself staring back at him. A son? His? It has been twenty years since she left him with no clue.
Kathryn was the love of Andrew's life in college, and they had plans to marry. They lived with his roommate Nick, who is now a cop in the same town. However, one day, Kathryn left with no word, leaving Andrew devastated and spiraling out of control, which changed the trajectory of his life.
Now an attorney, Kathryn is a single mom to a teen, Max. Max is quite rebellious and unaware he has a father. He has a trust fund and is out of control.
Andrew loves his wife but is pulled back into the past with Kathryn. He wants to know more about his son but cannot tell his wife because she would be devastated to learn he has a son. In the meantime, Amy has her own secrets, as does Andrew.
Things get further complicated when Kathryn's estranged friend (Harper from the past, who was married to Lucas previously) and their daughter (Emmy) are having problems at home (mother and rich, controlling grandmother, Nora). She reaches out to Kathryn (who formerly lived with them in their guest house) about staying with her until she goes to college in Seattle.
Kathryn agrees, but Emmy has no clue that she has a son at home, Max. The two develop a bond but keep it a secret. There is also a triangle with Nick, Kathryn, and Andrew and a history between Harper, Lucas, and Kathryn.
How will all the characters connect?
My thoughts...
Wow! THE DAYS BETWEEN does not read like a debut. I love books set in my backyard. (Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, Boca, and more) Character-driven, a gripping page-turner of domestic suspense, tension, and drama!
I read hundreds of books each year, and this was STANDOUT! I was glued to the pages and read it in two sittings. THE DAYS BETWEEN is packed with suspense, tension, dark secrets, betrayal, lies, scandal, family dysfunction, and drama.
From then to now (past and present), with alternating timelines and multiple POVs, the story unfolds like a wild and emotional roller coaster ride. The tension builds as all the characters connect, leading to an explosive ending that will leave you breathless and eager for more.
The characters in THE DAYS BETWEEN are not just names on a page, they are living, breathing individuals with their own struggles, tragedies, hopes, dreams, and triumphs. Their stories are well-written, lyrical, heartfelt, complex, compelling, and emotional.
The characters are deeply flawed and complicated. An ideal pick for book clubs, as it will surely spark further discussions and deepen your understanding of the human experience.
It's not your typical family drama. It's a multi-layered, generational, twisty, and intense journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The tension builds to an ending that you won't see coming.
Robin Morris masters tackling these highly charged emotional topics with finesse. From alcoholism, mental health, racial and substance abuse to infertility, she navigates these issues with compassion and sensitivity, making the characters' experiences feel real and relatable. Her ability to juggle multiple points of view and dual timelines while exploring messy and complex family dynamics is truly impressive.
THE DAYS BETWEEN is a cross between a coming-of-age, domestic suspense, family drama, mother/daughter and mother/son relationships, contemporary, modern marriage, parenthood, and friendship. It is also a cautionary tale of secrets and lies we keep in our youth that change and shape our lives and others.
The author brilliantly creates a cast of characters (and secondary ones) that is laid out and easy to follow (backgrounds) with then and now. She references trigger points at the novel's beginning and handles them with ease.
If you enjoy well-written, complex family dramas, this one is for you! An author to watch. I cannot wait to see what comes next! Where has this author been? Love her style...Sequel, please—these characters are too good to end.
Recs...
This is for fans of the hit show This is Us and those who enjoy works by Rochelle B. Weinstein, Suzanne Redfearn, Jessica Strawser, Terah Shelton Harris, Eileen Goudge, A.J. Banner, Claire Lombardo, Marybeth Whalen, Hannah Mary McKinnon, Rea Frey, and Elin Hilderbrand's (The Perfect Couple) and Netflix series (all favorites).
Audiobook...
I enjoyed reading the book and listening to the audiobook performed by Courtney Patterson for an engaging performance.
Interview...
Check out my fun #AuthorElevatorSeries Q&A with the talented Robin Morris and THE DAYS BETWEEN.
Thanks...
Special thanks to Lake Union Publishing (ARC) and Brilliance Audio (ALC) for sharing gifted digital copies via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Blog review posted @
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Pub Date: Nov 19, 2024
My Rating: 5 Stars +
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About...
Set in Delray Beach, a coastal town in South Florida (Palm Beach County), Andrew and Amy have great careers, a beautiful home on the beach in one of the finest neighborhoods, and a happy marriage (or is it)? However, they are missing one thing Amy desperately wants—a child.
Amy, age 40, knows her time is running out and wants a baby. They have been unable to conceive, and she wants to start with a fertility specialist/IVF and whatever she can do to speed up the process.
However, Andrew would prefer to adopt due to family problems with alcoholism. He is also up for a big promotion, and Amy wants him to turn it down due to travel.
Then Andrew's world is turned upside down one morning when he runs into Kathryn (a blast from the past) at Starbucks near his office. Her phone drops, and he sees someone like himself staring back at him. A son? His? It has been twenty years since she left him with no clue.
Kathryn was the love of Andrew's life in college, and they had plans to marry. They lived with his roommate Nick, who is now a cop in the same town. However, one day, Kathryn left with no word, leaving Andrew devastated and spiraling out of control, which changed the trajectory of his life.
Now an attorney, Kathryn is a single mom to a teen, Max. Max is quite rebellious and unaware he has a father. He has a trust fund and is out of control.
Andrew loves his wife but is pulled back into the past with Kathryn. He wants to know more about his son but cannot tell his wife because she would be devastated to learn he has a son. In the meantime, Amy has her own secrets, as does Andrew.
Things get further complicated when Kathryn's estranged friend (Harper from the past, who was married to Lucas previously) and their daughter (Emmy) are having problems at home (mother and rich, controlling grandmother, Nora). She reaches out to Kathryn (who formerly lived with them in their guest house) about staying with her until she goes to college in Seattle.
Kathryn agrees, but Emmy has no clue that she has a son at home, Max. The two develop a bond but keep it a secret. There is also a triangle with Nick, Kathryn, and Andrew and a history between Harper, Lucas, and Kathryn.
How will all the characters connect?
My thoughts...
Wow! THE DAYS BETWEEN does not read like a debut. I love books set in my backyard. (Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, Boca, and more) Character-driven, a gripping page-turner of domestic suspense, tension, and drama!
I read hundreds of books each year, and this was STANDOUT! I was glued to the pages and read it in two sittings. THE DAYS BETWEEN is packed with suspense, tension, dark secrets, betrayal, lies, scandal, family dysfunction, and drama.
From then to now (past and present), with alternating timelines and multiple POVs, the story unfolds like a wild and emotional roller coaster ride. The tension builds as all the characters connect, leading to an explosive ending that will leave you breathless and eager for more.
The characters in THE DAYS BETWEEN are not just names on a page, they are living, breathing individuals with their own struggles, tragedies, hopes, dreams, and triumphs. Their stories are well-written, lyrical, heartfelt, complex, compelling, and emotional.
The characters are deeply flawed and complicated. An ideal pick for book clubs, as it will surely spark further discussions and deepen your understanding of the human experience.
It's not your typical family drama. It's a multi-layered, generational, twisty, and intense journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The tension builds to an ending that you won't see coming.
Robin Morris masters tackling these highly charged emotional topics with finesse. From alcoholism, mental health, racial and substance abuse to infertility, she navigates these issues with compassion and sensitivity, making the characters' experiences feel real and relatable. Her ability to juggle multiple points of view and dual timelines while exploring messy and complex family dynamics is truly impressive.
THE DAYS BETWEEN is a cross between a coming-of-age, domestic suspense, family drama, mother/daughter and mother/son relationships, contemporary, modern marriage, parenthood, and friendship. It is also a cautionary tale of secrets and lies we keep in our youth that change and shape our lives and others.
The author brilliantly creates a cast of characters (and secondary ones) that is laid out and easy to follow (backgrounds) with then and now. She references trigger points at the novel's beginning and handles them with ease.
If you enjoy well-written, complex family dramas, this one is for you! An author to watch. I cannot wait to see what comes next! Where has this author been? Love her style...Sequel, please—these characters are too good to end.
Recs...
This is for fans of the hit show This is Us and those who enjoy works by Rochelle B. Weinstein, Suzanne Redfearn, Jessica Strawser, Terah Shelton Harris, Eileen Goudge, A.J. Banner, Claire Lombardo, Marybeth Whalen, Hannah Mary McKinnon, Rea Frey, and Elin Hilderbrand's (The Perfect Couple) and Netflix series (all favorites).
Audiobook...
I enjoyed reading the book and listening to the audiobook performed by Courtney Patterson for an engaging performance.
Interview...
Check out my fun #AuthorElevatorSeries Q&A with the talented Robin Morris and THE DAYS BETWEEN.
Thanks...
Special thanks to Lake Union Publishing (ARC) and Brilliance Audio (ALC) for sharing gifted digital copies via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Blog review posted @
JudithDCollins.com
@JudithDCollins | #JDCMustReadBooks
Pub Date: Nov 19, 2024
My Rating: 5 Stars +
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August 6, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for an ARC of The Days Between.
This book is a little outside my usual reading genre but the plot was engaging and I enjoyed the fast pace, as well as the alternating timelines. Ultimately though, I just found the ending to be too messy and honestly a bit depressing.
3.5 stars
This book is a little outside my usual reading genre but the plot was engaging and I enjoyed the fast pace, as well as the alternating timelines. Ultimately though, I just found the ending to be too messy and honestly a bit depressing.
3.5 stars
November 24, 2024
Thanks to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for my advanced reader copy!
CW: infertility, suicide, alcoholism.
The Days Between is a gripping page-turner of a debut that truly doesn’t read like a debut. Andrew and Amy are happily married, thriving in their respective careers and living in a stunning house on the beach in Delray. The next step is a baby, according to Amy. But the couple have struggled to conceive: Amy wants to begin fertility treatment, while Andrew is less than motivated, yet happy to adopt.
Their lives are turned upside down when, one morning, he runs into Kathryn on a rare morning coffee run. They haven’t seen each other in 20 years. Her phone drops and on it Andrew glimpses the face of a boy that looks just like him? Could it be… a son? His child? So begins the unravelling of many manicured lives.
The Days Between is told across alternating timelines and perspectives. Morris does an incredible job with the pacing of the narrative, beautifully building tension to create a story that completely grips you. I found myself cooking pasta with my Kindle in my hand, for goodness’ sake. Morris tackles alcoholism, family breakdowns and mental health, amongst other big topics, with expertise, weaving them amongst gorgeous prose and realistic dialogue to bring the story to life. It’s billed as a ‘drama’ but feels like a really well done family saga thriller to me.
What’s rare, too, is that the cast of characters all feel pretty well-developed and incredibly real. In my mind’s eye, they are real people with complex histories, hopes, ambitions, secrets and struggles. I also loved the look at mother/son, mother/daughter relationships, as well as the commentary on parenthood as a whole. However, the characterisation is also where I’ve knocked off a star for an otherwise-perfect read. Amy, our second female lead, is cold, calculated and emotionless, hellbent on getting her way… And then about a quarter way through, it’s revealed she ‘has Chinese parents’ and there’s a bit of a weird throwaway comment about weird Chinese herbs. There is no further development on Amy’s heritage, so it feels like a roundabout way of describing the awful stereotype of a ‘dragon woman’. There’s also a secondary male lead, Lucas, who is revealed to be Brazilian towards the end of the book, and his heritage isn’t touched on at any other point. It did feel icky to me that the two POC characters get shunted to the side.
Overall, a really well-written book and I genuinely can’t believe it’s the author’s debut.
CW: infertility, suicide, alcoholism.
The Days Between is a gripping page-turner of a debut that truly doesn’t read like a debut. Andrew and Amy are happily married, thriving in their respective careers and living in a stunning house on the beach in Delray. The next step is a baby, according to Amy. But the couple have struggled to conceive: Amy wants to begin fertility treatment, while Andrew is less than motivated, yet happy to adopt.
Their lives are turned upside down when, one morning, he runs into Kathryn on a rare morning coffee run. They haven’t seen each other in 20 years. Her phone drops and on it Andrew glimpses the face of a boy that looks just like him? Could it be… a son? His child? So begins the unravelling of many manicured lives.
The Days Between is told across alternating timelines and perspectives. Morris does an incredible job with the pacing of the narrative, beautifully building tension to create a story that completely grips you. I found myself cooking pasta with my Kindle in my hand, for goodness’ sake. Morris tackles alcoholism, family breakdowns and mental health, amongst other big topics, with expertise, weaving them amongst gorgeous prose and realistic dialogue to bring the story to life. It’s billed as a ‘drama’ but feels like a really well done family saga thriller to me.
What’s rare, too, is that the cast of characters all feel pretty well-developed and incredibly real. In my mind’s eye, they are real people with complex histories, hopes, ambitions, secrets and struggles. I also loved the look at mother/son, mother/daughter relationships, as well as the commentary on parenthood as a whole. However, the characterisation is also where I’ve knocked off a star for an otherwise-perfect read. Amy, our second female lead, is cold, calculated and emotionless, hellbent on getting her way… And then about a quarter way through, it’s revealed she ‘has Chinese parents’ and there’s a bit of a weird throwaway comment about weird Chinese herbs. There is no further development on Amy’s heritage, so it feels like a roundabout way of describing the awful stereotype of a ‘dragon woman’. There’s also a secondary male lead, Lucas, who is revealed to be Brazilian towards the end of the book, and his heritage isn’t touched on at any other point. It did feel icky to me that the two POC characters get shunted to the side.
Overall, a really well-written book and I genuinely can’t believe it’s the author’s debut.
April 10, 2025
Whew! What a début! I had to look up more than once while reading to remind myself this is Robin Morris's first book! She tackled tough subjects like alcoholism, infertility, and infidelity in relatable way showing how a web of secrets and lies spanning 20 years will come crashing down. This book gave me soap opera vibes, but with more depth to the characters. There were many characters and at first it was confusing to keep them straight, but the more I got into the story and saw how intricately they all fit together, I was impressed! I couldn't help but think Robin Miller may be my new Elin Hilderbrand now that her Nantucket stories have wrapped up. I love a good family drama and this one had it all.
Andrew and his wife are trying to have a baby when his former girlfriend shows up informing him they have a 19 year old son (this is a VERY high level synopsis ;) ). Secretly meeting while Andrew's wife works at the hospital, we see old flames taken back 20 years, while both seemingly forget how their relationship ended. Without giving any plot away, this book interweaves secrets and lies both past and present and prove there are major consequences to such actions. I read this book almost entirely in one sitting and it fit the page-turner bill for me and I appreciated the rate at which the story built to a climax toward the end.
I'm looking forward to more from Robin Morris in the future! Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Andrew and his wife are trying to have a baby when his former girlfriend shows up informing him they have a 19 year old son (this is a VERY high level synopsis ;) ). Secretly meeting while Andrew's wife works at the hospital, we see old flames taken back 20 years, while both seemingly forget how their relationship ended. Without giving any plot away, this book interweaves secrets and lies both past and present and prove there are major consequences to such actions. I read this book almost entirely in one sitting and it fit the page-turner bill for me and I appreciated the rate at which the story built to a climax toward the end.
I'm looking forward to more from Robin Morris in the future! Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 6, 2024
Grab your seat and get comfortable, because you are going to read about the messy and complicated lives of 8 characters. Love triangles, young love, deception, secrets, parent/child struggles…these all get their moments in The Days Between by Robin Morris.
Life is a series of choices with lasting impacts. Andrew, Nick, Kathryn and Harper have a history together, some pieces are good and some pieces are not so good. Years later, the impacts of those choices comes to light in both expected and unexpected ways.
What really stood out to me is that there are multiple main characters and character arcs with numerous points of view, spanning over decades. I think the intention was to have three main characters, but the secondary characters were so strong, making them feel like additional main characters. This really gives dimension to a story that overall has melancholy and tragic tones. Whether it’s Kathryn, Andrew, Amy, Max, Emmy, Nick or Harper, each are tied together in a web filled with years of history and secrets. For me, it gave off a vibe similar to the TV series, This is Us, due to a hyper focus on feelings and family dynamics.
Thank you to Lake Union Publishing for this gifted copy via NetGalley. These opinions are entirely my own. If you are looking for a story that’s heavy on drama and emotions and light on happy ever after, this is your book.
(3.5 stars)
Life is a series of choices with lasting impacts. Andrew, Nick, Kathryn and Harper have a history together, some pieces are good and some pieces are not so good. Years later, the impacts of those choices comes to light in both expected and unexpected ways.
What really stood out to me is that there are multiple main characters and character arcs with numerous points of view, spanning over decades. I think the intention was to have three main characters, but the secondary characters were so strong, making them feel like additional main characters. This really gives dimension to a story that overall has melancholy and tragic tones. Whether it’s Kathryn, Andrew, Amy, Max, Emmy, Nick or Harper, each are tied together in a web filled with years of history and secrets. For me, it gave off a vibe similar to the TV series, This is Us, due to a hyper focus on feelings and family dynamics.
Thank you to Lake Union Publishing for this gifted copy via NetGalley. These opinions are entirely my own. If you are looking for a story that’s heavy on drama and emotions and light on happy ever after, this is your book.
(3.5 stars)
December 16, 2024
Thank you to my partner, Suzy Approved Book Tours, and the author. I appreciate the gifted paperback ARC! I am leaving this review voluntarily!
1. 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 • A perfect glimpse at the hold that first love has on a person. From Kathryn and Andrew to Max and Emmy, it is apparent how truly addicting it usually is. And how difficult it is to realize that there is so much more out there waiting for a person in the big wide world we live in.
2. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥 • While we see the hardship of Nick’s position in their relationships throughout the story, the true extent of his hurt comes to its peak as the story nears its end. It is sad when a person gets stuck in a spot like this.
3. 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 • It is often not just the people on the outside who are fooled by the happy image that is projected. Andrew’s wife, Amy, easily misses the loneliness that Andrew feels with her excessive work schedule.
4. 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 • Why is it always the kids who are the most affected by the lies and secrets of the parents? To rob Max of 20 years of having a father - and especially because Kathryn knew how good of a father Andrew would’ve been. Such a sad state of affairs.
5. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐱 • Wow - that’s all I can say. I figured that something would happen that would entwine Amy’s job with Max in the end, but I would never have guessed the rest of the actions that occurred. What an ending!
1. 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 • A perfect glimpse at the hold that first love has on a person. From Kathryn and Andrew to Max and Emmy, it is apparent how truly addicting it usually is. And how difficult it is to realize that there is so much more out there waiting for a person in the big wide world we live in.
2. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥 • While we see the hardship of Nick’s position in their relationships throughout the story, the true extent of his hurt comes to its peak as the story nears its end. It is sad when a person gets stuck in a spot like this.
3. 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 • It is often not just the people on the outside who are fooled by the happy image that is projected. Andrew’s wife, Amy, easily misses the loneliness that Andrew feels with her excessive work schedule.
4. 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 • Why is it always the kids who are the most affected by the lies and secrets of the parents? To rob Max of 20 years of having a father - and especially because Kathryn knew how good of a father Andrew would’ve been. Such a sad state of affairs.
5. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐱 • Wow - that’s all I can say. I figured that something would happen that would entwine Amy’s job with Max in the end, but I would never have guessed the rest of the actions that occurred. What an ending!
November 19, 2024
The Days Between is a captivating, domestic thriller telling the story of how a web of long kept dark secrets from 20 years in the past begin to unravel in a devastating way for not only those involved, but everyone around them as well.
Kathryn, Andrew, and Nick have a complicated past together, and the choices made when those connections ended 20 years ago have lasting impacts that are brought to light in an explosive and damaging way now that those connections are remade.
In a multilayered dual timeline between past and present, and several POVs packed with tension, suspense, lies, betrayal, drama, and scandal Robin Morris delivers a gripping page turner I struggled to put down.
The three main characters were engaging and kept the story moving right along at a great pace, but the side characters were just as strong and added even more to the riveting plot.
The shocking culmination of everyone’s storylines coming together was something I never would have predicted, and the way everyone begins to recover from the fallout was well done.
Thank you to the author and Lake Union Publishing for this gifted copy via NetGalley. I was hooked from the first few pages and raced my way through this dramatic, emotional read.
Kathryn, Andrew, and Nick have a complicated past together, and the choices made when those connections ended 20 years ago have lasting impacts that are brought to light in an explosive and damaging way now that those connections are remade.
In a multilayered dual timeline between past and present, and several POVs packed with tension, suspense, lies, betrayal, drama, and scandal Robin Morris delivers a gripping page turner I struggled to put down.
The three main characters were engaging and kept the story moving right along at a great pace, but the side characters were just as strong and added even more to the riveting plot.
The shocking culmination of everyone’s storylines coming together was something I never would have predicted, and the way everyone begins to recover from the fallout was well done.
Thank you to the author and Lake Union Publishing for this gifted copy via NetGalley. I was hooked from the first few pages and raced my way through this dramatic, emotional read.
November 22, 2024
📚: The Days Between by Robin Morris
⭐️: 3.5/5 (rounding up on #goodreads)
Andrew and Amy Williams. Seemingly perfect in their Florida beachfront home, successful careers, and happy marriage. But the reality is that it’s more like a pressure cooker. And when Andrew inadvertently runs into his college ex, Kathryn, and also finds he fathered a now-19 year old son that he never knew about — that pressure cooker is prime to explode with all the secrets from the past that have gone unsaid.
In a nutshell - imagine This Is Us or A Million Little Things (ugh, how I loved that show) in book form, and you get The Days Between. Family and friendship drama that spans across decades and generations. Characters who are so human they border on unlikeable (with a few firmly in the unlikable category). And an ending where worlds collide in a heartaching way.
While portions of this book felt like it lagged — I was able to easily put this down and pick it back up for the front 2/3rds, its ending came together in a way that tore at me. And for that, a rounded up score.
Big thanks to Lake Union Publishing via @netgalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. The Days Between is out now!
⭐️: 3.5/5 (rounding up on #goodreads)
Andrew and Amy Williams. Seemingly perfect in their Florida beachfront home, successful careers, and happy marriage. But the reality is that it’s more like a pressure cooker. And when Andrew inadvertently runs into his college ex, Kathryn, and also finds he fathered a now-19 year old son that he never knew about — that pressure cooker is prime to explode with all the secrets from the past that have gone unsaid.
In a nutshell - imagine This Is Us or A Million Little Things (ugh, how I loved that show) in book form, and you get The Days Between. Family and friendship drama that spans across decades and generations. Characters who are so human they border on unlikeable (with a few firmly in the unlikable category). And an ending where worlds collide in a heartaching way.
While portions of this book felt like it lagged — I was able to easily put this down and pick it back up for the front 2/3rds, its ending came together in a way that tore at me. And for that, a rounded up score.
Big thanks to Lake Union Publishing via @netgalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. The Days Between is out now!
December 9, 2024
Andrew and Amy’s life is marred by the heartache of infertility, testing the limits of their marriage. When Andrew crosses paths with his first love, Kathryn, he is blindsided by the news that he has a son named Max—a child Kathryn has kept secret from him for years. Despite the betrayal, Andrew and Kathryn’s history resurfaces in clandestine meetings, which only serve to complicate their fragile realities.
The book pulled at my heart strings. It is told in multiple POVs, a blend of past and present and highlights the effects of past choices and the sometimes destructive nature of rekindled love. Both Andrew and Kathryn are forced to confront whether holding onto the past is worth jeopardizing the futures of those they care about.
I found this to be an enjoyable and emotional read. The characters are well developed, their flaws are authentic, making their struggles relatable. The tension builds steadily, and the exploration of secrets, lies and loyalty adds depth to what might otherwise be a typical romantic drama with suspense.
If you appreciate stories of imperfect love, tangled relationships, and the high stakes of hidden truths, consider reading this one!
Thanks to NetGalley and Robin Morris for the ARC!
February 1, 2025
I think I picked up this book as a recommended emotional read from Pinterest. I was looking for a good, solid novel that would I would make me feel.
I wish, as I read the book, I was part of a book club, physical or online, that I could discuss this book with while I was reading it. It was that intense (in a good way) in some parts, and I really wanted to share and exchange opinions about the characters.
Kathryn was annoying, and I almost DNF'd the book because I didn't like her character, her inability to make the correct choices, and the aftermath of her choices. I'm glad I continued and pushed through my annoyance with her because the book is absolutely worth it.
There were so many characters and different plots that I felt like I was reading a soap opera. I wasn't truly intrigued until past 50% of the book. I was surprised I made it that far, but then things started to interest me. I ALMOST went so far as to read the end to see if it was a HEA or what the point of the book was. I'm so glad I didn't read the end and just kept going.
Everything makes sense in the end, and I never saw the ending coming.
I have a book hangover and it's been a few days since I finished it. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book!
I wish, as I read the book, I was part of a book club, physical or online, that I could discuss this book with while I was reading it. It was that intense (in a good way) in some parts, and I really wanted to share and exchange opinions about the characters.
Kathryn was annoying, and I almost DNF'd the book because I didn't like her character, her inability to make the correct choices, and the aftermath of her choices. I'm glad I continued and pushed through my annoyance with her because the book is absolutely worth it.
There were so many characters and different plots that I felt like I was reading a soap opera. I wasn't truly intrigued until past 50% of the book. I was surprised I made it that far, but then things started to interest me. I ALMOST went so far as to read the end to see if it was a HEA or what the point of the book was. I'm so glad I didn't read the end and just kept going.
Everything makes sense in the end, and I never saw the ending coming.
I have a book hangover and it's been a few days since I finished it. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book!
November 13, 2024
Andrew and his wife Amy have almost everything but cannot conceive a child. After moving back to his hometown in Florida, one day Andrew sees Kathryn, his ex girlfriend, and the love of his life who ran away without even a goodbye - and he realizes that the 20 year old son Max she’s FaceTiming with has his features. Kathryn has spent her life cleaning up Max’s messes and ignoring his drug and alcohol problems. Now that Andrew and Kathryn have reunited, Andrew wants to meet his son but is not ready to tell Amy about him (since she is trying so hard to have a child herself). There are many people who could be hurt from all of the lies that have been told in the past, and that are being told now.
There was a lot going on in this book but it still drew me in immediately. While I didn’t actually like any of the characters (they were all pretty flawed) I was still invested in their storylines (and there were quite a few of them). I had both the audio and the ebook and found the audio completely engrossing. While I may not remember this book in a few months I definitely enjoyed it while I was reading it.
3.75 stars
There was a lot going on in this book but it still drew me in immediately. While I didn’t actually like any of the characters (they were all pretty flawed) I was still invested in their storylines (and there were quite a few of them). I had both the audio and the ebook and found the audio completely engrossing. While I may not remember this book in a few months I definitely enjoyed it while I was reading it.
3.75 stars
December 11, 2024
This is a dramatic, messy, and emotional read but incredibly compelling.
An intense case of past lies and betrayals catching up with the present, it centers around Kathryn, a single mother trying to protect her rebellious teenage son, Max, from her past mistakes. However, a chance encounter with Max’s father, Andrew, sets them on a dangerous path.
Told in multiple POVs and past and present timelines, you get portions of the story from all angles; it’s hard not to feel a little bit for each character (some more than others). But as the story unfolds, more and more lies come out, becoming a powder keg for all involved.
I found this story addictive. It involves family dysfunction, parenting, a love triangle of sorts, addiction, and mental illness. A lot is packed in here, and the suspense is intense throughout, with a surprising ending.
🎧I enjoyed listening to the audiobook alongside my physical copy. Courtney Patterson’s narration brought out the personalities and emotions of these characters so well.
Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours and @robinmorris.author for a spot on tour and a gifted book.
Thank you @brilliancepublishing for the gifted audiobook.
November 19, 2024
A book filled with so much drama and messiness!
The Days Between opens with Kathryn in a coffee shop as she runs into her ex-boyfriend, Andrew, from over 20 years ago. Well, cue the drama and messiness because she has actively avoided him all this time because unbeknownst to him, he is the father of her son. Andrew sees a picture of the son on Kathryn’s phone, and he sees the resemblance immediately. This starts to unravel two decades worth of secrets while dealing with current issues. This book switches points of view and time between these characters and others who each have their own set of problems, secrets, and issues they are working through. This led to a layered complexity that kept me reading and wanting to know what happens next. 4.5 stars rounded up. I will definitely read any future books by this author and thought it was a standout book!
Thank you to Lake Union Press, Robin Morris, and NetGalley for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.
The Days Between opens with Kathryn in a coffee shop as she runs into her ex-boyfriend, Andrew, from over 20 years ago. Well, cue the drama and messiness because she has actively avoided him all this time because unbeknownst to him, he is the father of her son. Andrew sees a picture of the son on Kathryn’s phone, and he sees the resemblance immediately. This starts to unravel two decades worth of secrets while dealing with current issues. This book switches points of view and time between these characters and others who each have their own set of problems, secrets, and issues they are working through. This led to a layered complexity that kept me reading and wanting to know what happens next. 4.5 stars rounded up. I will definitely read any future books by this author and thought it was a standout book!
Thank you to Lake Union Press, Robin Morris, and NetGalley for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.
November 21, 2024
In a South Florida beach town, a chance meeting unravels a web of secrets in this gripping novel about the consequences of lying to protect the ones we love.
Andrew Williams is struggling with his wife, Amy, to conceive, which is fracturing their marriage. Their seemingly perfect life in Delray Beach becomes increasingly tense as they face the emotional turmoil of infertility.
A chance encounter reunites Andrew with Kathryn Moretti, the former love of his life. In a shocking confession, Kathryn reveals that Andrew is already a father—of a son he didn’t know existed. This revelation sends Andrew reeling and rekindles old obsessions between them.
The novel explores profound themes such as love, loss, betrayal, and the enduring effects of past choices on present circumstances. It delves into how secrets can shape relationships and the complexities involved in human connections.
Andrew Williams is struggling with his wife, Amy, to conceive, which is fracturing their marriage. Their seemingly perfect life in Delray Beach becomes increasingly tense as they face the emotional turmoil of infertility.
A chance encounter reunites Andrew with Kathryn Moretti, the former love of his life. In a shocking confession, Kathryn reveals that Andrew is already a father—of a son he didn’t know existed. This revelation sends Andrew reeling and rekindles old obsessions between them.
The novel explores profound themes such as love, loss, betrayal, and the enduring effects of past choices on present circumstances. It delves into how secrets can shape relationships and the complexities involved in human connections.
November 21, 2024
This book sucks you in from page 1 and continues through the end. A gripping page turner with a lot of drama and surprises. Andrew and his wife are having marital complications when he runs into an old girlfriend and finds out he has a teenage son. Kathyrn has spent her life keeping secrets and people at a distance. When the two reconnect, they find it hard to rekindle the past, and question how to protect their futures. Alternating points of view and timelines, this book unfolds with emotions, conflicts and ever changing relationships. Secrets, drama and lots of twists and turns. The story is well written, the characters are real, flawed and incredibly well developed. Definitely pick this one up if you like going on an emotional rollercoaster and being kept on the edge of your seat!
Thank you Netgalley for my advanced reader copy
Thank you Netgalley for my advanced reader copy
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