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To Fall in Love Again
Drew Nelson did not plan to talk with anyone that morning. He did not plan to make a new friend. He certainly did not plan to fall in love.
He resisted all of Amy’s attempts to draw him out− at the hotel, at the airport, on the airplane− giving hurried responses and burying his face in a pile of papers. It was only when the flight attendant offered coffee, and a muscle in Amy’s back twitched as she reached for it, and the cup tipped, and the hot liquid puddled in Drew’s lap that they began to talk.
Earlier in the year, each had lost a spouse of over thirty years. Drew’s wife had died of a brain tumor, Amy’s husband when his small airplane nose-dived to earth, the engine at full throttle − an accident, it was ruled.
They live in the same city. Both have grandchildren. They are about the same age. Consciously, or not, they both are looking to love again.
But relationships do not exist in vacuums. Drew is wealthy, and Amy is middle class. Amy is “new” in town – she and her husband moved to Charleston twenty-five years ago – while Drew’s family has lived there for three centuries. Drew lives below Broad, a code word for high society, old families, power, and money. Amy’s home is across the river.
Class warfare may be less violent than it was in the past, but when Drew invites Amy to the St Cecelia Ball, battle lines are drawn. In a city in which ancestry is important, the ball’s membership is passed from father to son, and only those from the oldest families attend.
Family, friends, co-workers all weigh in on their relationship and choose sides. Allies are found in unexpected places. Opposition comes from among those who were thought to be friends. Though they are gone, even their spouses − through things they have done and things they have said − wield influence in the conflict that follows.
Amy begins to suspect that Drew is one of them, the rich snobs who despise her, while Drew concludes that Amy neither trusts him nor cares for him. As each questions the other’s motives, their feelings for each other are tested, and Drew and Amy are challenged to consider if they truly want to fall in love again.
He resisted all of Amy’s attempts to draw him out− at the hotel, at the airport, on the airplane− giving hurried responses and burying his face in a pile of papers. It was only when the flight attendant offered coffee, and a muscle in Amy’s back twitched as she reached for it, and the cup tipped, and the hot liquid puddled in Drew’s lap that they began to talk.
Earlier in the year, each had lost a spouse of over thirty years. Drew’s wife had died of a brain tumor, Amy’s husband when his small airplane nose-dived to earth, the engine at full throttle − an accident, it was ruled.
They live in the same city. Both have grandchildren. They are about the same age. Consciously, or not, they both are looking to love again.
But relationships do not exist in vacuums. Drew is wealthy, and Amy is middle class. Amy is “new” in town – she and her husband moved to Charleston twenty-five years ago – while Drew’s family has lived there for three centuries. Drew lives below Broad, a code word for high society, old families, power, and money. Amy’s home is across the river.
Class warfare may be less violent than it was in the past, but when Drew invites Amy to the St Cecelia Ball, battle lines are drawn. In a city in which ancestry is important, the ball’s membership is passed from father to son, and only those from the oldest families attend.
Family, friends, co-workers all weigh in on their relationship and choose sides. Allies are found in unexpected places. Opposition comes from among those who were thought to be friends. Though they are gone, even their spouses − through things they have done and things they have said − wield influence in the conflict that follows.
Amy begins to suspect that Drew is one of them, the rich snobs who despise her, while Drew concludes that Amy neither trusts him nor cares for him. As each questions the other’s motives, their feelings for each other are tested, and Drew and Amy are challenged to consider if they truly want to fall in love again.
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285 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2014
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David Burnett
13 books572 followersWe recently moved to our new home near Charleston, South Carolina. Three of my four books are set in Charleston, and I’ve always enjoyed the Carolina beaches. I now have the opportunity to walk on the beach almost every day and to photography the ocean, the sea birds, and the marshes that I love.
I love photography, and I have photographed subjects as varied as prehistoric ruins on the islands of Scotland, star trails, sea gulls, and a Native American powwow. My wife and I have traveled widely in the United States and the United Kingdom. During trips to Scotland, we visited Crathes Castle, the ancestral home of the Burnett family near Aberdeen, and Kismul Castle on Barra, the home of my McNeil ancestors.
I went to school for much longer than I want to admit, and I have degrees in psychology and education. In an “earlier life” I was Director of Research for our state’s education department.
I love photography, and I have photographed subjects as varied as prehistoric ruins on the islands of Scotland, star trails, sea gulls, and a Native American powwow. My wife and I have traveled widely in the United States and the United Kingdom. During trips to Scotland, we visited Crathes Castle, the ancestral home of the Burnett family near Aberdeen, and Kismul Castle on Barra, the home of my McNeil ancestors.
I went to school for much longer than I want to admit, and I have degrees in psychology and education. In an “earlier life” I was Director of Research for our state’s education department.
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January 7, 2015
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In To Fall in Love Again, we meet two characters who bought suffered through loss, and feel like they might not deserve a second change. On the one hand, we have Drew Nelson, who lost his wife due to a brain tumor, and Amy’s husband died in a plane crash. They went through similar ordeals, they’re more or less the same age, and although maybe not consciously, both of them are ready to fall in love again. They meet on an airplane while traveling back home to Charleston, and become friends.
But there’s a world of difference between them as well. Drew is wealthy, Amy isn’t. She’s middle-class, which some of Drew’s snobbish, stuck-up friends find hard to deal with. Amy has lived in Charleston for twenty-five years (which some of the locals still consider as ‘being new in town’ while Drew’s family has been there for centuries. When their friends and family speak up against their relationship, Amy starts to believe Drew is a snob like his friends and thinks less of her, and then a shocking discovery drives the two of them even further apart.
I liked how both characters were already grandparents in the book. Most books seem to feature young or middle-aged protagonists, and it’s rare that you see older protagonists. The differences between both of them were so enormous that it seemed they came from two different worlds – yet, when taking into account their personality, humor, and friendship, they didn’t seem so different at all. I loved Amy. She seemed so resilient, always ready to fight for her values.
The story was heart-warming and touching and showed that differences don’t always have to be that important.
In To Fall in Love Again, we meet two characters who bought suffered through loss, and feel like they might not deserve a second change. On the one hand, we have Drew Nelson, who lost his wife due to a brain tumor, and Amy’s husband died in a plane crash. They went through similar ordeals, they’re more or less the same age, and although maybe not consciously, both of them are ready to fall in love again. They meet on an airplane while traveling back home to Charleston, and become friends.
But there’s a world of difference between them as well. Drew is wealthy, Amy isn’t. She’s middle-class, which some of Drew’s snobbish, stuck-up friends find hard to deal with. Amy has lived in Charleston for twenty-five years (which some of the locals still consider as ‘being new in town’ while Drew’s family has been there for centuries. When their friends and family speak up against their relationship, Amy starts to believe Drew is a snob like his friends and thinks less of her, and then a shocking discovery drives the two of them even further apart.
I liked how both characters were already grandparents in the book. Most books seem to feature young or middle-aged protagonists, and it’s rare that you see older protagonists. The differences between both of them were so enormous that it seemed they came from two different worlds – yet, when taking into account their personality, humor, and friendship, they didn’t seem so different at all. I loved Amy. She seemed so resilient, always ready to fight for her values.
The story was heart-warming and touching and showed that differences don’t always have to be that important.
March 5, 2018
Good book
This was an enjoyable and good book to read. It was well written and moved along well. It enjoyed it a lot.
This was an enjoyable and good book to read. It was well written and moved along well. It enjoyed it a lot.
January 19, 2015
A very sensitively written book, seen from the points of view of both Amy and Drew. I particularly enjoyed the development of their relationship, both of them doubting whether they are right for each other. There are some brilliant characters too in the form of Barb and Amy’s daughter. It was also interesting to see the class- ridden society of ‘Old Charleston’ although if I were Amy, I’m not sure that I’d even want to belong to such a club of snobs and bigots. There were a few coincidences and personally I found the fact that both their spouses died on the same day a bit of a leap too far. Nevertheless, this is a lovely heart-warming story that you won’t want to put down.
May 11, 2016
This was a heartwarming read and a good romance of boy meets girl. I enjoyed the writing and the fact that the characters were older and had lifetime experiences that shaped them before they met. The main characters, Drew and Amy, really made me feel their emotions and turmoil. There are lots of believable coincidences along the way, some are very believable and others not so much. I enjoyed the book and would recommend it as a good romance!
December 8, 2017
In To Fall in Love Again, Dr. Drew Nelson and Amy Barnett have lots in common but also find differences in their lifestyle. It is the differences that cause the problems for this mature couple. Amy feels insecure coming from her middle class background and entering the generations old wealthy society that Drew was born into.
She is betrayed by her late husband, his friends have kept his fifteen-year long affair and a house for his mistress a secret from her and her children. When the mistress is left more of her late husband's estate than she is, she sees red and only feels rage at all men. Unfortunately Drew is seen in a jewelry story with another woman and he takes the verbal brunt of her frustration and hurt.
It takes a cooling off period, a small grandchild's simple point of view and help from friends and family to give this mature couple a second chance To Fall in Love Again.
I borrowed To Fall in Love Again from the Kindle Unlimited program.
She is betrayed by her late husband, his friends have kept his fifteen-year long affair and a house for his mistress a secret from her and her children. When the mistress is left more of her late husband's estate than she is, she sees red and only feels rage at all men. Unfortunately Drew is seen in a jewelry story with another woman and he takes the verbal brunt of her frustration and hurt.
It takes a cooling off period, a small grandchild's simple point of view and help from friends and family to give this mature couple a second chance To Fall in Love Again.
I borrowed To Fall in Love Again from the Kindle Unlimited program.
January 12, 2015
I was part of the cover reveal for this book and loved the sound of it so signed up to post a review as part of the blog tour organised by JB at Brook Cottage Books.
The story begins at a nursing home where the lead character Drew's wife dies from a brain tumour but not before making him promise not to spend the rest of his days alone, but to find love again -a promise he reluctantly agrees to but, really doesn't ever envisage being able to keep.
That is until he meets Amy, on a journey home. She too is widowed but her husband died on the day she filed for divorce! An unlikely friendship begins, they couldn't be more different in almost every way, from their backgrounds to finance and class. Yet, they have a connection a bit like a magnetic pull.
I thought David described the reactions of Drew and Amy's friends and family upon hearing of their relationship with accuracy. Whose friends and family aren't going to be protective when faced with a situation outside of their comfort zone? Especially when you have to remember that both characters are older, not in their youths - alone, when they should be enjoying their retirement and grandchildren. Nobody likes change and it is being dragged out of their comfort zone and ignorance from both sides that fire them up, causing more than a little stress and tension. This is not helped by Drew and Amy themselves, who each have their own doubts and insecurities, not seeing how a relationship could really work - they are so different on the surface.
The author takes us on an emotional journey, as time and time again Drew and Amy come up against objections and reasons not to pursue a relationship. Ultimately having to decide if they really are ready to fall in love again. The time just flew by whilst reading this book, I particularly loved Amy, outwardly she was feisty and strong but like all people who have had a few knocks her true, gentle side was well hidden and Drew seemed the perfect, gentleman to break through her armour. At times I could have shook the pair of them, so many misunderstandings on both parts.
This is the first book I've read by David Burnett but I'm sure it won't be the last. This book highlights the highs and lo's of having to begin a new relationship, later in life. David created characters that had depth and were not superficial in any way, I really did care about them and their reactions and that of their friends and family seemed to be pitched just right. It's a breath of fresh air to have a romance that doesn't follow the usual format, the fact that the characters were older and everything didn't just fall into place was very realistic. The fact they had so many people on the side lines that genuinely cared for them enhanced the story for me, if you were married for thirty years and then took up with almost your complete opposite wouldn't you hope your friends would put up a fight - just in case you really had lost the plot?
If you haven't read David Burnett I urge you to visit Amazon and download this book now!
The story begins at a nursing home where the lead character Drew's wife dies from a brain tumour but not before making him promise not to spend the rest of his days alone, but to find love again -a promise he reluctantly agrees to but, really doesn't ever envisage being able to keep.
That is until he meets Amy, on a journey home. She too is widowed but her husband died on the day she filed for divorce! An unlikely friendship begins, they couldn't be more different in almost every way, from their backgrounds to finance and class. Yet, they have a connection a bit like a magnetic pull.
I thought David described the reactions of Drew and Amy's friends and family upon hearing of their relationship with accuracy. Whose friends and family aren't going to be protective when faced with a situation outside of their comfort zone? Especially when you have to remember that both characters are older, not in their youths - alone, when they should be enjoying their retirement and grandchildren. Nobody likes change and it is being dragged out of their comfort zone and ignorance from both sides that fire them up, causing more than a little stress and tension. This is not helped by Drew and Amy themselves, who each have their own doubts and insecurities, not seeing how a relationship could really work - they are so different on the surface.
The author takes us on an emotional journey, as time and time again Drew and Amy come up against objections and reasons not to pursue a relationship. Ultimately having to decide if they really are ready to fall in love again. The time just flew by whilst reading this book, I particularly loved Amy, outwardly she was feisty and strong but like all people who have had a few knocks her true, gentle side was well hidden and Drew seemed the perfect, gentleman to break through her armour. At times I could have shook the pair of them, so many misunderstandings on both parts.
This is the first book I've read by David Burnett but I'm sure it won't be the last. This book highlights the highs and lo's of having to begin a new relationship, later in life. David created characters that had depth and were not superficial in any way, I really did care about them and their reactions and that of their friends and family seemed to be pitched just right. It's a breath of fresh air to have a romance that doesn't follow the usual format, the fact that the characters were older and everything didn't just fall into place was very realistic. The fact they had so many people on the side lines that genuinely cared for them enhanced the story for me, if you were married for thirty years and then took up with almost your complete opposite wouldn't you hope your friends would put up a fight - just in case you really had lost the plot?
If you haven't read David Burnett I urge you to visit Amazon and download this book now!
December 26, 2015
The protagonist of this book is the real, mature, true love: the main characters are both over fifty, at this age you fall in love deeply, tenderly.
Drew and Amy are both recently widowed and have no desire to fall in love again. Di, Drew's wife, shortly before her death, made him promise to remarry but he believes it's impossible to love another woman. Amy has loved all her life Jack, her husband only to discover that he for years had an affair with a colleague. Both have sons, grandchildren, their love is all they need. But fate decided otherwise. Amy and Drew live in the same city but have never met, perhaps because they belong to two different social classes. Amy has been to visit her sister and is returning home. Drew is going around to take pictures that are one of his passions. Staying at the same hotel, they meet in the elevator then take the same two planes and in both are sitting next to each other. Amy tries to engage Drew in a conversation, but the man is busy reading the last book wrote by his wife: the story of her illness. Amy accidentally throws coffee on him thus attracting his attention and begin to talk and get to know. But they lose sight of when they arrive at the airport .... Then fate intervenes again: Amy's youngest daughter must make the thesis and will help just by Drew .... They start dating but soon collide with their social differences and their sons's concerns to their relationship, especially Amy's eldest daughter. Will they build a new family? Will their love overcome their social differences?
The story is narrated by alternating the point of view of Drew and Amy, so we can live better their feelings, their concerns, their desires. It's well-written, compelling pace and never boring. The characters are all well characterized and amazing. Drew is the perfect gentleman, sweet, polite, tries to make Amy feel at ease even in environments that she has never attended and where she can hear a fish out of water. Amy is a woman insecure, are influenced by what people may think of her relationship with a man very much richer than she, especially by her colleague, the perfidious Barb. The various grandchildren are adorable, especially Lucas, the troublemaker. I also really loved Cathy, Amy's daughter eho acted as cupid.
One other thing I love about this book is Charleston and its society and history, I can not wait to visit it.
I recommend it to those who love romance.
Drew and Amy are both recently widowed and have no desire to fall in love again. Di, Drew's wife, shortly before her death, made him promise to remarry but he believes it's impossible to love another woman. Amy has loved all her life Jack, her husband only to discover that he for years had an affair with a colleague. Both have sons, grandchildren, their love is all they need. But fate decided otherwise. Amy and Drew live in the same city but have never met, perhaps because they belong to two different social classes. Amy has been to visit her sister and is returning home. Drew is going around to take pictures that are one of his passions. Staying at the same hotel, they meet in the elevator then take the same two planes and in both are sitting next to each other. Amy tries to engage Drew in a conversation, but the man is busy reading the last book wrote by his wife: the story of her illness. Amy accidentally throws coffee on him thus attracting his attention and begin to talk and get to know. But they lose sight of when they arrive at the airport .... Then fate intervenes again: Amy's youngest daughter must make the thesis and will help just by Drew .... They start dating but soon collide with their social differences and their sons's concerns to their relationship, especially Amy's eldest daughter. Will they build a new family? Will their love overcome their social differences?
The story is narrated by alternating the point of view of Drew and Amy, so we can live better their feelings, their concerns, their desires. It's well-written, compelling pace and never boring. The characters are all well characterized and amazing. Drew is the perfect gentleman, sweet, polite, tries to make Amy feel at ease even in environments that she has never attended and where she can hear a fish out of water. Amy is a woman insecure, are influenced by what people may think of her relationship with a man very much richer than she, especially by her colleague, the perfidious Barb. The various grandchildren are adorable, especially Lucas, the troublemaker. I also really loved Cathy, Amy's daughter eho acted as cupid.
One other thing I love about this book is Charleston and its society and history, I can not wait to visit it.
I recommend it to those who love romance.
January 22, 2015
It's great to be reminded that you don't have to be young to fall in love. I warmed to Drew and Amy's characters immediately. Coming from different backgrounds and both having grown up families, it was obvious the course of true love was never going to run smoothly.
I was caught up with this story from the moment I started reading. Beautifully written as it progressed you were able view events from both Drew and Amy's perspectives - and experience all their highs and lows. A great supporting cast too - I particularly disliked Barb, immature and vindictive with absolutely no redeeming features.
Drew is a kind, honest and caring man. He isn't worried about their differences. His family have accepted Amy and she makes him happy, that is all that matters to him.
I was amazed at Amy's strength as she coped with some of the situations she found herself in. There were so many negatives in her life: a dead husband whose will showed exactly the kind of rat she had been married to; so-called friends who had kept the truth hidden from her for years; a disapproving older daughter who was almost bullying at times and, of course, Barb the office bitch. And as if this wasn't enough, there were those acquaintances of Drew's she met at the St Cecelia Ball who were keen to remind her she was an interloper who had no place in their world.
Things start to go wrong when a series of unfortunate incidents involving Drew add to Amy's troubles. She begins to question his sincerity. From the way she has started behaving Drew is also beginning to have his suspicions about her motives. Is her interest in him or his money? The situation comes to a head and the relationship ends. They go back to their old lives, Amy angry, Drew hurt. But is it really over or is there a possibility they can by some miracle fall in love again?
This was a complete departure from my normal choice of book but I would definitely like to read more from David Burnett. Thank you! A brilliant five star experience...
I was caught up with this story from the moment I started reading. Beautifully written as it progressed you were able view events from both Drew and Amy's perspectives - and experience all their highs and lows. A great supporting cast too - I particularly disliked Barb, immature and vindictive with absolutely no redeeming features.
Drew is a kind, honest and caring man. He isn't worried about their differences. His family have accepted Amy and she makes him happy, that is all that matters to him.
I was amazed at Amy's strength as she coped with some of the situations she found herself in. There were so many negatives in her life: a dead husband whose will showed exactly the kind of rat she had been married to; so-called friends who had kept the truth hidden from her for years; a disapproving older daughter who was almost bullying at times and, of course, Barb the office bitch. And as if this wasn't enough, there were those acquaintances of Drew's she met at the St Cecelia Ball who were keen to remind her she was an interloper who had no place in their world.
Things start to go wrong when a series of unfortunate incidents involving Drew add to Amy's troubles. She begins to question his sincerity. From the way she has started behaving Drew is also beginning to have his suspicions about her motives. Is her interest in him or his money? The situation comes to a head and the relationship ends. They go back to their old lives, Amy angry, Drew hurt. But is it really over or is there a possibility they can by some miracle fall in love again?
This was a complete departure from my normal choice of book but I would definitely like to read more from David Burnett. Thank you! A brilliant five star experience...
October 15, 2015
This isn't the typical love story of the typical 'young' couple in their 20's or 30's. What a pleasant surprise to read a romance novel that is about the older generation, meaning old enough to be grandparents. To fall in Love, then suffer the most unbearable loss imaginable, losing a spouse, is devastating. Drew and Amy have both been struck by the lightening of loss. After experiencing something that traumatic, meeting someone who piques your interest is a gift. This couple meet at the same hotel in an elevator, and again on a plane seated next to each other. This is Karma folks! Or is it? They of course soon become friends, which I felt was predictable. But hey, that's all I thought was predictable.
Drew has a nice bank account. Really nice! And he has the highbrow stiff-neck friends and acquaintances to go with it. Amy on the other hand, isn't poor, but certainly not in the same class as Drew, or so Drew's friends think. Amy's friends are much the same though, as they're pretty much snobby on the lower level, thinking Drew outclasses her. At first, only the friends believe there’s a world of difference between the couple, and continue to say the relationship will never work and it just isn't right. But when that same belief filters to and through the couple, well, Amy is the first to buckle. When something frightful transpires, the couple is forced further apart.
I fear saying more would make this a *spoiler*! This read was warm, tantalizing, and rancorous. I screamed out loud at more than one character, and said "no" out loud to others. I feel any novel that gets the reader involved enough to verbally assault the characters, well, what's better than that?
Drew has a nice bank account. Really nice! And he has the highbrow stiff-neck friends and acquaintances to go with it. Amy on the other hand, isn't poor, but certainly not in the same class as Drew, or so Drew's friends think. Amy's friends are much the same though, as they're pretty much snobby on the lower level, thinking Drew outclasses her. At first, only the friends believe there’s a world of difference between the couple, and continue to say the relationship will never work and it just isn't right. But when that same belief filters to and through the couple, well, Amy is the first to buckle. When something frightful transpires, the couple is forced further apart.
I fear saying more would make this a *spoiler*! This read was warm, tantalizing, and rancorous. I screamed out loud at more than one character, and said "no" out loud to others. I feel any novel that gets the reader involved enough to verbally assault the characters, well, what's better than that?
March 19, 2015
This book was unlike any other that I had read previously. I loved getting to know Drew and Amy through their love story. The story of two older, widowed adults was one that took me on a journey that I had never experience. I felt like I was able to really feel their emotions that they were going through as I read about them and their experiences.Drew and Amy just fell into each other so perfectly. The story was flawless and was read with ease. I didn’t want to put it down because I wanted to know what was going to happen next. Everything that unfolded around the couple was just meant to be.
Fate is one of those things that I don’t take lightly. Fate is something that you should not ignore and with both of them being widowed from their spouse, it seemed that they were the perfect companion for one another again. Friendship is something that is hard to come by when you are older and to find someone that knows you so well and what you have been through is something you just don’t turn away from.
Family and friends all have their opinion and it makes for a lighter situation and of course my thoughts were flowing that they should just be together. They were the perfect later life relationship for each other. I really want to see how their relationship forms. The author is one I had not read before but now will be paying attention to for more. 5 Stars and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read.
I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions above are 100% my own.
Fate is one of those things that I don’t take lightly. Fate is something that you should not ignore and with both of them being widowed from their spouse, it seemed that they were the perfect companion for one another again. Friendship is something that is hard to come by when you are older and to find someone that knows you so well and what you have been through is something you just don’t turn away from.
Family and friends all have their opinion and it makes for a lighter situation and of course my thoughts were flowing that they should just be together. They were the perfect later life relationship for each other. I really want to see how their relationship forms. The author is one I had not read before but now will be paying attention to for more. 5 Stars and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read.
I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions above are 100% my own.
March 5, 2015
I loved reading "To Fall in Love Again". I felt an immediate connection to both Drew and Amy, the main characters. I loved that it was a love story that revolved around two older, widowed adults. I enjoyed the pace of the story - it felt like they were my friends and I was living the story with them.
It seems like their relationship was meant to be right from the start ... they "just happened" to be staying at the same hotel, they "just happened" to be on the same flight, they "just happened" to have seat assignments right next to each other ... sounds like fate to me.
Both of them were dealing with the loss of their long time spouses, yet seemed to to be able to acknowledge their mutual attraction from the beginning of their friendship. Since they are a little older than the typical love story twenty-somethings, they have the life experience to know that their relationship isn't only about them. They are mature enough to know that their roles of parent, grandparent, and business professional will all come into play ... it's about their families and friends too. Trust me ... they all chime in with their opinions about this relationship.
David Burnett does a great job of tying all these relationships together. I intend to read his other books and hope that he makes this story into a series. I would love to see how their relationship grows. I highly recommend this novel and give it 5 STARS :)
It seems like their relationship was meant to be right from the start ... they "just happened" to be staying at the same hotel, they "just happened" to be on the same flight, they "just happened" to have seat assignments right next to each other ... sounds like fate to me.
Both of them were dealing with the loss of their long time spouses, yet seemed to to be able to acknowledge their mutual attraction from the beginning of their friendship. Since they are a little older than the typical love story twenty-somethings, they have the life experience to know that their relationship isn't only about them. They are mature enough to know that their roles of parent, grandparent, and business professional will all come into play ... it's about their families and friends too. Trust me ... they all chime in with their opinions about this relationship.
David Burnett does a great job of tying all these relationships together. I intend to read his other books and hope that he makes this story into a series. I would love to see how their relationship grows. I highly recommend this novel and give it 5 STARS :)
January 29, 2015
To Fall in Love Again is an unusual type of love story. It’s about two widowed young grandparents, in their fifties, who meet quite by chance and fall in love. They have no time to lose, but they are also level-headed, mature adults, who seem to know what they want, and are in control of their lives. However their idyllic first encounters are soon disturbed by conflict deriving from the rest of the characters they are involved with, such as children, friends, and colleagues, who have very diverse backgrounds and expectations, and are often annoyingly interfering.
This novel is about how Drew and Amy meet, fall in love, and overcome the challenges their relationship faces. It’s also about relationships between various generations; adult children and their parents, as well as grandparents and grandchildren. It’s about trust, deceit, misunderstandings, meddling gossips, social prejudice, and how these aspects invade their lives and almost ruin their chance of happiness. It’s also about second chances, forgiveness, and the value of love, friendship and trust, as paths to happiness and fulfilment.
To Fall in Love Again is a love story about authentic characters who are offered a second chance of happiness. It is very well written, and is easy, pleasant, and satisfying to read on a cosy winter evening
This novel is about how Drew and Amy meet, fall in love, and overcome the challenges their relationship faces. It’s also about relationships between various generations; adult children and their parents, as well as grandparents and grandchildren. It’s about trust, deceit, misunderstandings, meddling gossips, social prejudice, and how these aspects invade their lives and almost ruin their chance of happiness. It’s also about second chances, forgiveness, and the value of love, friendship and trust, as paths to happiness and fulfilment.
To Fall in Love Again is a love story about authentic characters who are offered a second chance of happiness. It is very well written, and is easy, pleasant, and satisfying to read on a cosy winter evening
December 14, 2015
A lovely gentle romance which nicely focuses on a mature relationship and all the joys and negatives that this can bring. It's a nice mellow read with delightful characters that you will want to relax with and enjoy.
We start with such a sad beginning as before Drew's wife dies she makes him promise that he will remarry and be happy. On the other side of the coin we have Amy whose cheating husband kills himself on the day divorce papers are filed. Fates plays a heavy hand to steer them both onto the path of romance, with a little help of friends and family and of course Drew's adorable and funny grandson.
Everything would be fine, if romance and their own personal feelings were all that mattered. But Drew comes from what Amy feels is like another world, with money, extravagant houses and stature, how can she possibly belong? Family are an important part in both lives and their children are obviously protective of their parents and questions are raised about the motives of the other half in the relationship. On top of which both have the grief of their loved ones. They want to be in love but will all this baggage be way too much for them to deal with? I have to say that at one point in the story I wasn't sure which way the relationship would go.
A story of loss, betrayal, love and hope. Another great read from this wonderful author.
We start with such a sad beginning as before Drew's wife dies she makes him promise that he will remarry and be happy. On the other side of the coin we have Amy whose cheating husband kills himself on the day divorce papers are filed. Fates plays a heavy hand to steer them both onto the path of romance, with a little help of friends and family and of course Drew's adorable and funny grandson.
Everything would be fine, if romance and their own personal feelings were all that mattered. But Drew comes from what Amy feels is like another world, with money, extravagant houses and stature, how can she possibly belong? Family are an important part in both lives and their children are obviously protective of their parents and questions are raised about the motives of the other half in the relationship. On top of which both have the grief of their loved ones. They want to be in love but will all this baggage be way too much for them to deal with? I have to say that at one point in the story I wasn't sure which way the relationship would go.
A story of loss, betrayal, love and hope. Another great read from this wonderful author.
January 14, 2015
To Fall In Love Again is a beautiful and gentle love story that just has to be read. Amy and Drew are slightly older than the conventional couples in romance novels, both with grown up children and young grandchildren. And, this was for me one of the wonderful things about this book. It was lovely to read about the blossoming romance between them and the hurdles they had to overcome. Whilst most of the characters in romance novels have over-protective parents getting in the way and interfering, Drew and Amy had overly protective children trying to make sure they didn't get their hearts broken. The issue of class divide was a subject matter that was tackled in this book too. David Burnett has created likeable characters who show that despite age, your heart can be broken, won and completely set a flutter! To Fall In Love Again is a charming and sensitive read and at times it did make me feel terrible sadness for the characters as they struggled to overcome loss and deal with their grief whilst trying to move their lives forward despite being absolutely terrified! This for me is a highly recommended read. After having previously read another book by David Burnett - The Handfasting, I knew I was not going to be disappointed in this one.
February 15, 2016
"To fall in love again" is a truly love story.
After having lost their spouses, Drew and Amy thought they would never find another person to share their lives with.
They found themselves being dragged to each other by destiny, or perhaps by something bigger, and they had to face every obstacle in the way, their families, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and their own minds, trying to separate them.
I loved the book, I have to admit that I didn't cry, but I was close.
The way David Burnett described the characters made me hate, really hate Jack, Marci, Barb and even Elaine for a while.
From the beginning I liked Drew, he is sweet and a gentleman, he loved his wife until death did them part and continued loving her even after that. He is honest and polite, my favorite character of the book.
I could understand Amy trough the book, but somehow, I started to dislike her choices, maybe because I could read both sides of the story, while she only knew one. Her, daughter, Cathy, would be my favorite female character.
I would read it again, without the stress of not knowing what will happen, it is a nice book to read at night and go to sleep making stories up in your mind
I recommend it to all the romance readers, but be aware you might need a box of tissues close.
After having lost their spouses, Drew and Amy thought they would never find another person to share their lives with.
They found themselves being dragged to each other by destiny, or perhaps by something bigger, and they had to face every obstacle in the way, their families, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and their own minds, trying to separate them.
I loved the book, I have to admit that I didn't cry, but I was close.
The way David Burnett described the characters made me hate, really hate Jack, Marci, Barb and even Elaine for a while.
From the beginning I liked Drew, he is sweet and a gentleman, he loved his wife until death did them part and continued loving her even after that. He is honest and polite, my favorite character of the book.
I could understand Amy trough the book, but somehow, I started to dislike her choices, maybe because I could read both sides of the story, while she only knew one. Her, daughter, Cathy, would be my favorite female character.
I would read it again, without the stress of not knowing what will happen, it is a nice book to read at night and go to sleep making stories up in your mind
I recommend it to all the romance readers, but be aware you might need a box of tissues close.
February 22, 2015
Amy and Drew live in the same town, but have never met. The day that Amy files for divorce because of infidelity, her husband dies in a plane crash. On that same day, Drew’s wife dies from a tumor. Six months later, they accidently meet. They had been unknowingly staying at the same hotel, and then are randomly assigned side-by-side seats on the flight home, as well as on the connecting flight. Even though neither was looking for a replacement for their spouse, they still felt a bond. With outside influences drawing them together, as well as equally pushing them away, will they be able to overcome their differences and put the past behind them?
I felt a connection with these two characters from the start. Each had heartbreaking occurrences to overcome. It seemed they were destined to be together. Like Drew though, I don’t know if I could have forgiven Amy for her degrading outburst. Also, I’m all for people getting their comeuppance, and Barb and Marci did not get theirs. That was disappointing. Maybe that could be addressed in a second book, because this would be a great series.
I felt a connection with these two characters from the start. Each had heartbreaking occurrences to overcome. It seemed they were destined to be together. Like Drew though, I don’t know if I could have forgiven Amy for her degrading outburst. Also, I’m all for people getting their comeuppance, and Barb and Marci did not get theirs. That was disappointing. Maybe that could be addressed in a second book, because this would be a great series.
December 31, 2014
To Fall In Love Again is a gentle slow burner romance written around two characters who are both grandparents. I would describe the style as a Christian style romance with no shocking explicit scenes.
Drew's wife has just died in a nursing home and her dying wish is for him to one day find love again. Amy finds that her husband dies in a plane crash on the day she filed divorce papers after finding out he was having an affair. Six months later both are returning home to Charleston and become friends whilst travelling.
Several weeks later they get together and become great friends. But others around them don't think the friendship should or would last. Amy's daughter Elaine is very vocal in her opinion, as is Barb, a girl at Amy's work. Drew's family is from the other side of town, old money and Amy begins to believe she won't fit in to his lifestyle.
A shocking discovery about Amy's husband drives the couple far apart and the future looks bleak unless forgiveness can be found. A sweet slow paced romance.
Drew's wife has just died in a nursing home and her dying wish is for him to one day find love again. Amy finds that her husband dies in a plane crash on the day she filed divorce papers after finding out he was having an affair. Six months later both are returning home to Charleston and become friends whilst travelling.
Several weeks later they get together and become great friends. But others around them don't think the friendship should or would last. Amy's daughter Elaine is very vocal in her opinion, as is Barb, a girl at Amy's work. Drew's family is from the other side of town, old money and Amy begins to believe she won't fit in to his lifestyle.
A shocking discovery about Amy's husband drives the couple far apart and the future looks bleak unless forgiveness can be found. A sweet slow paced romance.
March 12, 2015
When Cathy and Drew first meet it is by chance. Thereafter it seems as if their paths are fated to cross as all kinds of coincidences keep bringing them together. They are both widowed but with vastly different experiences of love and marriage.
This is the kind of story which you start reading and think you know how it will end. That is until you add an interesting character like Cathy’s outspoken and protective daughter Elaine, romantic intrigue and you get yourself a lovely romantic page-turner.
With each chapter Cathy and Drew discover more of who they are and what matters most to them. In doing so they learn to let go of the past to embrace a promising future. My least favourite character was Cathy’s husband, who dies very early on in the book. A true master of deception his selfish actions affected his family long after he was gone.
Don’t be fooled by what seems like a predictable story with a predictable ending because there are enough surprises to keep you guessing all the way through. This is a beautifully told romantic tale.
This is the kind of story which you start reading and think you know how it will end. That is until you add an interesting character like Cathy’s outspoken and protective daughter Elaine, romantic intrigue and you get yourself a lovely romantic page-turner.
With each chapter Cathy and Drew discover more of who they are and what matters most to them. In doing so they learn to let go of the past to embrace a promising future. My least favourite character was Cathy’s husband, who dies very early on in the book. A true master of deception his selfish actions affected his family long after he was gone.
Don’t be fooled by what seems like a predictable story with a predictable ending because there are enough surprises to keep you guessing all the way through. This is a beautifully told romantic tale.
March 9, 2015
Destiny brings Drew and Amy together. Love is unpredictable for these two. Fate brings them closer unexpectedly. Love is so beautiful especially when two people are hurt and second chance of falling in-love is not in their plans. Will they give it a chance to happen?
I love reading this book. I also love Drew and Amy and their families as well. I love how their kids are so protective of these two despite of their ages. I never thought that I will read a book so touching that I want to scream with joy for the characters to find ways and see if their relationship will develop.
Mr. David Burnett did an amazing job with this book To Fall In-love Again for his readers to feel loved and treasured. Love does not matter how young or old are you. Love is ageless. This book conquers it all. Love is sweeter the second time around.
I love reading this book. I also love Drew and Amy and their families as well. I love how their kids are so protective of these two despite of their ages. I never thought that I will read a book so touching that I want to scream with joy for the characters to find ways and see if their relationship will develop.
Mr. David Burnett did an amazing job with this book To Fall In-love Again for his readers to feel loved and treasured. Love does not matter how young or old are you. Love is ageless. This book conquers it all. Love is sweeter the second time around.
March 16, 2015
I love the fact that this romance involves a "mature" couple---people of my own age, who deal with many of the same issues I've faced. Children do play a part in the lives and relationships of their parents, even if the children are adults with families of their own. Amy and Drew are both very likable characters, so I found myself rooting for them to make it through all the obstacles which life and their family and friends throw at them. I laughed, I cried, and I totally loved every minute of this story. My only disappointment was that Marci didn't really suffer any consequences for her actions.
I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions above are 100% my own.
I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions above are 100% my own.
March 3, 2015
Oh my gosh! Make sure you have tissues close at hand. Every flick of the page brought out new emotions. Starts of strong and stays strong throughout. Drew is 90% of people on a plane, hiding in his work so he doesn't have to talk to strangers on the plane. Heck, Drew is me on a plane.
Amy and Drew are from two different worlds even though they live in the same town. Old money vs. middle class values. Can they overcome their "differences"? Both Drew and Amy are older, widowed, grandparents, which is a refreshing change from the typical romance stories that feature 20 somethings partying it up. Can they overcome their "helpful" families? I needed to find out...Which of course led to a long sleepless night :)
Amy and Drew are from two different worlds even though they live in the same town. Old money vs. middle class values. Can they overcome their "differences"? Both Drew and Amy are older, widowed, grandparents, which is a refreshing change from the typical romance stories that feature 20 somethings partying it up. Can they overcome their "helpful" families? I needed to find out...Which of course led to a long sleepless night :)
March 9, 2015
This is a very nice story. I really liked that both of the main characters had been through a lot in life already. They weren't dealing with the typical issues in books based on younger characters. They are already grandparents. They have dealt with great loss, but they're both ready to move forward with their lives (and in love) even if they aren't quite sure about it yet. They come from different backgrounds but have suffered through similar pain and loss. That should be enough of a bond but there are other external factors at play. This is a very comfortable read, the kind you can just snuggle down with for the day. You really feel like you know the characters and feel like you're right there with them as they go through their journey.
March 2, 2015
Like " The Handfasting" To Fall in Love Againthis is a sensitive and realistic romance which will have you tearing up at several junctures but laughing at others. Families really do cause trouble without meaning to and little children do know what is real!
Drew's wife died--Amy's husband cheated on her then committed suicide (probably). Could love come again-against all odds? Both Drew and Amy felt an instant connection when they met on an airplane and started "dating". Then his world and her hurt conspire to pull them apart. Can they forgive and forget?
Drew's wife died--Amy's husband cheated on her then committed suicide (probably). Could love come again-against all odds? Both Drew and Amy felt an instant connection when they met on an airplane and started "dating". Then his world and her hurt conspire to pull them apart. Can they forgive and forget?
January 30, 2015
To Fall in Love Again is a very true-to-life love story. It was easy to get caught up in the relationship of the characters. The dialogue is excellent. The interactions between Drew and Amy, between Amy and her daughters, and within descriptions of "class warfare" in Charleston are intriguing. I have never visited Charleston, but it is now on top of my list. In agreement with another reviewer, "It is a hard book to put down!"
Might add we have just booked our 40th anniversary trip to Charleston!!!!
Might add we have just booked our 40th anniversary trip to Charleston!!!!
February 13, 2015
I have received this book in Exchange of an honest review.
I enjoyed this book and liked the characters. Both main characters have lost someone close to them and struggled to over it.
When they both meet they are ready to move on but that’s not always easy, especially when they are both so different.
The story is very interesting and the book is definitely well-written. You don’t always get to read about older characters falling in love and having to deal with the troubles that brings and I enjoyed it.
This is definitely a very interesting book.
I enjoyed this book and liked the characters. Both main characters have lost someone close to them and struggled to over it.
When they both meet they are ready to move on but that’s not always easy, especially when they are both so different.
The story is very interesting and the book is definitely well-written. You don’t always get to read about older characters falling in love and having to deal with the troubles that brings and I enjoyed it.
This is definitely a very interesting book.
June 4, 2016
I'm always a sucker for books that take place in Charleston and environs, but this one left me totally flat. To be fair, I am not a fan of romance novels. Couldn't get beyond 33%. The characters were not interesting and I knew right how this would end, and skipping to the last chapter, it did precisely that.
May 19, 2015
This was a delightful story . The main characters are in rgwue fifties. Both have lost their spouses. The things that happen following they chance meeting are humorous. They have ups and downs and reactions from family members that are not always welcome. The are pages that tear at your heart and others that make you laugh out loud. It was a very pleasant story. Well done.
August 24, 2015
Second chance, senior love
I really enjoyed this book because the main characters are fifty-somethings! Beautiful love story that almost ends in mistrust and doubt. Very emotional scene when Amy tries to apologize to Drew for her behavior by giving all kinds of reasons why he should forgive her. A really cute scene when grandson Lucas intervenes to get them truly together!!
I really enjoyed this book because the main characters are fifty-somethings! Beautiful love story that almost ends in mistrust and doubt. Very emotional scene when Amy tries to apologize to Drew for her behavior by giving all kinds of reasons why he should forgive her. A really cute scene when grandson Lucas intervenes to get them truly together!!
July 15, 2015
Boring and predictable.
I found I was paging ahead and nothing very different and interesting was happening so I paged to the end and was glad I hadn't spent more time on this book.
I found I was paging ahead and nothing very different and interesting was happening so I paged to the end and was glad I hadn't spent more time on this book.
July 22, 2015
Really sweet romance
This is one of those really sweet and loving romances. That kind that makes your heart say ahhh. No path to love is ever smooth, but of course love figures it out.
This is one of those really sweet and loving romances. That kind that makes your heart say ahhh. No path to love is ever smooth, but of course love figures it out.
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