Grace Johnson and Noah Bennet have been circling around each other for several books. They shared an instant connection, a short lived hidden romance that was torn apart by fears and misconceptions and misunderstandings. Realizing they have both been hurt by the loss of the other and lack of closure, both decide they need answers.
Grace is a lot like her feisty, smart-mouthed, strong-willed, emotional mother Ari. She definitely gives Noah and her family some sass. But she is also a girl with trust issues and a tendency to avoid getting close.
Noah is going through a lot in his life and he has some problems. But he is genuinely a sweet, caring, good guy. They felt they had a real connection that was hard to get over, but they both made mistakes.
Once they reconnect, it seems like at least they might have found a bit of happiness again. But there are still trials and tribulations to face. Love isn't always pretty or easy. They will each have to find their inner strength at times. Their commitment will be tested. They will deal with pain and challenging situations. They need to figure out where to pull strength from in difficult times. There is a give and take in relationships that has to be balanced. They will have to fight for each other and their future.
Their friends and family are all a significant part of their story. They provided humor, drama, mischief, fun, stress, and support. All of their lives are intertwined and affect the others. Meg and Noah's cousin Grayson were also featured in this one and I imagine their story will be next in the series. I really liked Gray. I am still not sure how I feel about Meg.
This was about trust, hope, strength, and redemption. This couple felt fate kept bringing them together, but they were constantly ripped apart by obstacles. This is their journey of fighting for hope, love, and a future. This one was a fairly easy read for me and not as super angsty as some previous installments. I did have a few issues here and there with timing issues and plot points. But overall, I enjoyed finally getting Grace and Noah's story that has been a long time coming. I had some preconceived ideas that I thought the story might entail from some previous teasing in other books, but I actually was surprised by some of the plot and challenges so that made it more interesting.
I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.