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Lament
Dear Grief Fairy,
I’ve met a man who encompasses grief. Alexander Blayren, a brooding cellist with a body I crave and a soul I ache to know better. He’s rude and bold, brash and sharp, but I see the lost soul underneath. Crying out. Surviving grief for the sake of his daughter. Just.
Before we met, Alexander didn’t believe you could survive grief. Loss had painted his life black, dimming the bright lights and quietening his music. But I didn’t agree with the man I heard play out his demons through his notes. The man I find myself infatuated by. I found my way through grief, because I had a channel for my pain. When I lost my mother and sister, dance was my therapy. Movement my recovery. Could music be his? Could the haunting melodies be his reprieve? The cry of a bow across the strings his lifeline? Or could his journey to survival begin through me? Through my body, the one he studies as I dance, through my cries of pleasure under his fingertips or his undeniable arousal at my willing restraint...
Grief Fairy, you understand me better than anyone. Please help me to relieve his lament.
Yours
Nat
I’ve met a man who encompasses grief. Alexander Blayren, a brooding cellist with a body I crave and a soul I ache to know better. He’s rude and bold, brash and sharp, but I see the lost soul underneath. Crying out. Surviving grief for the sake of his daughter. Just.
Before we met, Alexander didn’t believe you could survive grief. Loss had painted his life black, dimming the bright lights and quietening his music. But I didn’t agree with the man I heard play out his demons through his notes. The man I find myself infatuated by. I found my way through grief, because I had a channel for my pain. When I lost my mother and sister, dance was my therapy. Movement my recovery. Could music be his? Could the haunting melodies be his reprieve? The cry of a bow across the strings his lifeline? Or could his journey to survival begin through me? Through my body, the one he studies as I dance, through my cries of pleasure under his fingertips or his undeniable arousal at my willing restraint...
Grief Fairy, you understand me better than anyone. Please help me to relieve his lament.
Yours
Nat
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Published March 22, 2019
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Lynsey M. Stewart
14 books608 followersLynsey M. Stewart enjoys writing stories about characters that experience a few bumps in the road before finding their happily ever after (also known as contemporary romance with plenty of heat) She lives with her husband, her soulmate and muse, along with their gorgeous, precious, ridiculously independent little girl. Lynsey began writing after being inspired by great books, amazing writers and wonderful stories that she couldn't stop thinking about long after reading the last word. If she’s not writing, you can usually find her with her head in a book or singing along to music. She’s hopeless, but she enjoys pretending to be Adele every once in a while.
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March 22, 2019
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book*
5 “To Love Again” Stars
grief
/grēf/
noun - deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone’s death.
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Wow, wow, wow. Speechless. My emotions are on overdrive. My heart is reeling and I can’t quite catch my breath just yet. THIS. BOOK. My gosh this book spoke to me on such a deep personal level. The tears I’ve shed are just about dry, but I won’t soon be able to stop thinking about this book and it’s extraordinary characters and the great impact it’s made on me.
Grief has a way of wreaking havoc. It takes hold and consumes you. It drags you in it’s rabbit hole that at times it’s hard to climb out of. Grief takes center stage in this emotionally heartfelt story. It weaves its way into the lives of Nat and Alex. These two beautiful souls go through so much. They embark on a journey of growth, hope, love, and above all, acceptance.
Nat has been through hell and back. She experienced a tremendous loss. The one thing that has kept her afloat is dancing. If she didn’t have dance, she’d be more lost than ever. She expresses everything she’s feeling through dance, especially when anger takes over. Dancing is Nat’s safety and serenity, the one thing that’s for certain and the one thing she can always count on.
Alexander has lived and is still through hell. He is suffering an unimaginable loss. His daughter needs him and he’s trying to be strong for her. But sometimes his grief is so suffocating that it’s hard to breathe, let alone accept. And Alex will try to move on as best he can even if it seems impossible to do so.
Both Nat and Alex have experienced great loss. Both are trying their best to navigate through their grief. And it was kismet when they met. It was as if they were supposed to meet, Nat and Alex were meant to be. They both needed each other, especially since they’ve both been through unspeakable trauma. Nat was Alex’s saving grace, a real life angel. She saved him in more ways than one. And Alex was the answer Nat needed. They were everything and then some.
Lament is a heartbreakingly journey through grief. It’s a story about life and its ability to cope, move forward and love. It’s heartfelt and beautiful. This was my first time reading this author and I can 100% guarantee that it will not be my last. Ms. Stewart penned an exceptional book. Her writing is superb, and the emotions I felt throughout this book were achingly beautiful. Highly recommend.
5 “To Love Again” Stars
grief
/grēf/
noun - deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone’s death.
————————————————————
Wow, wow, wow. Speechless. My emotions are on overdrive. My heart is reeling and I can’t quite catch my breath just yet. THIS. BOOK. My gosh this book spoke to me on such a deep personal level. The tears I’ve shed are just about dry, but I won’t soon be able to stop thinking about this book and it’s extraordinary characters and the great impact it’s made on me.
Grief has a way of wreaking havoc. It takes hold and consumes you. It drags you in it’s rabbit hole that at times it’s hard to climb out of. Grief takes center stage in this emotionally heartfelt story. It weaves its way into the lives of Nat and Alex. These two beautiful souls go through so much. They embark on a journey of growth, hope, love, and above all, acceptance.
Nat has been through hell and back. She experienced a tremendous loss. The one thing that has kept her afloat is dancing. If she didn’t have dance, she’d be more lost than ever. She expresses everything she’s feeling through dance, especially when anger takes over. Dancing is Nat’s safety and serenity, the one thing that’s for certain and the one thing she can always count on.
Alexander has lived and is still through hell. He is suffering an unimaginable loss. His daughter needs him and he’s trying to be strong for her. But sometimes his grief is so suffocating that it’s hard to breathe, let alone accept. And Alex will try to move on as best he can even if it seems impossible to do so.
Both Nat and Alex have experienced great loss. Both are trying their best to navigate through their grief. And it was kismet when they met. It was as if they were supposed to meet, Nat and Alex were meant to be. They both needed each other, especially since they’ve both been through unspeakable trauma. Nat was Alex’s saving grace, a real life angel. She saved him in more ways than one. And Alex was the answer Nat needed. They were everything and then some.
Lament is a heartbreakingly journey through grief. It’s a story about life and its ability to cope, move forward and love. It’s heartfelt and beautiful. This was my first time reading this author and I can 100% guarantee that it will not be my last. Ms. Stewart penned an exceptional book. Her writing is superb, and the emotions I felt throughout this book were achingly beautiful. Highly recommend.
March 14, 2019
Lament by Lynsey M. Stewart is absolutely packed with feels.
Stewart encompasses grief and mourning like no one I’ve read before.
I loved Alex & Nat, and the supporting characters that bring this storyline to life.
This book is a journey, and one I think many will find healing in so many ways.
4.5 Stars
Stewart encompasses grief and mourning like no one I’ve read before.
I loved Alex & Nat, and the supporting characters that bring this storyline to life.
This book is a journey, and one I think many will find healing in so many ways.
4.5 Stars
March 10, 2019
I absolutely adore this story. I personally have lost loved ones and I live with my own grief every single day. I feel that the author identified and showed that everyone deals with grief differently and I thought she wrote about something so personal….. beautifully. I certainly could relate to many scenes in the book and I know from reading Lynsey M Stewart’s other novels that she has a knack of writing the most amazing stories about real life situations…. this one being no different.
This incredible story will have you feeling every emotion possible as you turn the pages. It is a story of love and loss, heartache and joy and let’s not forget hope!
You will become captivated as you witness the characters deal with real life circumstances and will feel all the emotions that they are experiencing. The path that we follow through life is not necessarily the one that we would have chosen to, and I believe Nat and Alex’s journeys will stay with you for a long time to come.
What can I say about the characters? Let me talk about Nat first of all. You will know if you have read the synopsis that she has had to deal with grief but this happened at such an important time in a young lady’s life. I think she is wonderful – she has such a mature head on her shoulders and is strong, but she still has a need to protect herself from potential hurt and heartache. I felt her character sent me a powerful message as a reader - that there are ways of helping to cope with feelings such as grief in this instance, and that an individual just needs to find one that suits and helps them the most.
Alex – he’s stolen my heart. I’ve always believed that artists are complex in nature and can be highly sensitive. Here we have a man who is struggling to cope with his own grief as well as trying to be there for others. When I see someone so torn and lost, I have this need in me to help them… to make things better. I honestly wondered at times if Alex was the one who could never be saved. I hoped that Nat would be strong enough not only for herself, as she had to deal with her own personal and professional life struggles, but also to help Alex, because they both needed to overcome the issues they were facing by trying to be in a relationship together. You will find out if this happens when you read the book.
I can honestly say that you will find a place in your heart for the other characters in the story too. I would highlight the characters Sherrie and Elise in particular. All those connected to Alex and Nat have also been affected by losing loved ones and I feel all the supporting characters in the story do indeed add to it. If I say any more I risk going into spoiler territory and I won’t do that, so you will just have to trust me on this.
Lament is such a wonderful story and is a must read in my opinion. I am certain you will love it just as much as I do.
This incredible story will have you feeling every emotion possible as you turn the pages. It is a story of love and loss, heartache and joy and let’s not forget hope!
You will become captivated as you witness the characters deal with real life circumstances and will feel all the emotions that they are experiencing. The path that we follow through life is not necessarily the one that we would have chosen to, and I believe Nat and Alex’s journeys will stay with you for a long time to come.
What can I say about the characters? Let me talk about Nat first of all. You will know if you have read the synopsis that she has had to deal with grief but this happened at such an important time in a young lady’s life. I think she is wonderful – she has such a mature head on her shoulders and is strong, but she still has a need to protect herself from potential hurt and heartache. I felt her character sent me a powerful message as a reader - that there are ways of helping to cope with feelings such as grief in this instance, and that an individual just needs to find one that suits and helps them the most.
Alex – he’s stolen my heart. I’ve always believed that artists are complex in nature and can be highly sensitive. Here we have a man who is struggling to cope with his own grief as well as trying to be there for others. When I see someone so torn and lost, I have this need in me to help them… to make things better. I honestly wondered at times if Alex was the one who could never be saved. I hoped that Nat would be strong enough not only for herself, as she had to deal with her own personal and professional life struggles, but also to help Alex, because they both needed to overcome the issues they were facing by trying to be in a relationship together. You will find out if this happens when you read the book.
I can honestly say that you will find a place in your heart for the other characters in the story too. I would highlight the characters Sherrie and Elise in particular. All those connected to Alex and Nat have also been affected by losing loved ones and I feel all the supporting characters in the story do indeed add to it. If I say any more I risk going into spoiler territory and I won’t do that, so you will just have to trust me on this.
Lament is such a wonderful story and is a must read in my opinion. I am certain you will love it just as much as I do.
March 11, 2019
I don’t know what spurred this author to write this beautiful and soul touching story but I am so glad she did. This book has touched me in a way I wasn’t expecting. She tapped into my soul. I’m only at 32% and she has expressed more feeling into this story that I am sure everyone has experienced at sometime in their life. I literally had to stop reading and put these thoughts down so I could express them as succinctly as possible. The thoughts and feelings that are being expressed are so on point and accurate. The dialogue is incredible, so true, so effortless, so real. I feel like I’m witnessing the conversations.
This book has taken this author in a whole other dimension from her previous works. It makes me breathless at times, grasping for air to fill my lungs. The anticipation alone of what is to come is explosive.
There is more than one element to this story. First we have the element of grief and how it is dealt with. Grief is an individual experience everyone handles it in their own way. There is no timeline for each individual. The author does a gripping job of portraying this experience and bringing you into the experience.
This is also a story of reclaiming your life, your ability to cope, move forward and love. Coming to terms with when is it allowed for you? How do you do this? How do you try to manage that you’re moving through life fine when you have responsibilities that you must take the utmost care of but you’re a wreck?
As if all this wasn’t enough we are treated to elements of intrigue good and bad, fascination, surprises, imagines of heavenly music and dance, smiles, tears, romance, heat and most of all beauty. All of this is wrapped up in this one book and it’s exquisite. I even learned about things I didn’t have prior knowledge of before. So I guess I was also educated.
Alexander is swoon worthy, beyond complicated and has more issues than you can imagine.
Nat has had her own traumas she had to deal with and is still dealing with but has been navigating her life to meet her needs.
There are secondary characters you will love, despise and may even sympathize.
This is a book that will stay with you. I read this in one sitting because I just couldn’t put it down. I will be re-reading this book. It’s definitely one of my best reads of 2019 and will linger in my mind long after today.
This author continues to amaze me with her writing.
This book has taken this author in a whole other dimension from her previous works. It makes me breathless at times, grasping for air to fill my lungs. The anticipation alone of what is to come is explosive.
There is more than one element to this story. First we have the element of grief and how it is dealt with. Grief is an individual experience everyone handles it in their own way. There is no timeline for each individual. The author does a gripping job of portraying this experience and bringing you into the experience.
This is also a story of reclaiming your life, your ability to cope, move forward and love. Coming to terms with when is it allowed for you? How do you do this? How do you try to manage that you’re moving through life fine when you have responsibilities that you must take the utmost care of but you’re a wreck?
As if all this wasn’t enough we are treated to elements of intrigue good and bad, fascination, surprises, imagines of heavenly music and dance, smiles, tears, romance, heat and most of all beauty. All of this is wrapped up in this one book and it’s exquisite. I even learned about things I didn’t have prior knowledge of before. So I guess I was also educated.
Alexander is swoon worthy, beyond complicated and has more issues than you can imagine.
Nat has had her own traumas she had to deal with and is still dealing with but has been navigating her life to meet her needs.
There are secondary characters you will love, despise and may even sympathize.
This is a book that will stay with you. I read this in one sitting because I just couldn’t put it down. I will be re-reading this book. It’s definitely one of my best reads of 2019 and will linger in my mind long after today.
This author continues to amaze me with her writing.
March 28, 2019
Admittedly this book was not for me, oh it had all my favorite things in it, Alex the hot, broody musician, Eli, his adorable little girl and Nat, a young woman who seemed to have it together despite a double tragedy. In fact it's grief that brings all three together and therein lies my problem. Although aptly named too much of anything is sometimes not a good thing and for me the book took on a very depressing feel. While the Grief Tree was a very interesting plot point, it became silly towards the end of the book. Without revealing too much, Alex not dealing with the most prized possession he could have gifted his little girl actually made me angry. When Alex and Nat get together, you get a lesson in erotic rope play that seemed out of left field. The "evil" sister-in-law plot was soo obvious and for the fact that Nat had the reaction she did had me rolling my eyes. The book started interesting but went off the rails toward the end. A bonus epilogue is available if you sign up for the newsletter, which I did hoping for some lightness - instead some assemblance of closure - finally
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March 15, 2019
This book was everything it was emotional without being a tearjerker it was beautifully written and story that will stay with me for a long time.
This story started with heartbreak and the sadness of losing loved ones but what this book does is show us the way for these two characters to try and bond with grief but also a little girl that is suffering as well.
Alex is a character that is the pure defintion of broody and someone who has his walls built up so high that the whole time I thought while reading this book was how was Nat going to break them down. I really loved Alex when you learn is story you can understand the reason he acts like it does, he was such an intense and brooding character but I loved the way the author wrote him.
Nat was. Avery strong character that had been through so much in life losing family members, being rejected time and time again for work that she absolutely loved and was just not giving a chance to prove how amazing she was a dancer. I really loved Nat I thought the way she went through life was really inspiring and took a lot from this character and this story.
This was just an amazing story and I loved everything about it, it had all the feels and a beautiful storyline and so many factors that I loved with the mystery to do with a tree, an amazing Grandma and a little girl who you couldn’t help but love. All the side characters plus the hero and heroine were perfectly written.
This is a story that has it all, single father, heartbreaking, story, gets you hooked from the first page, a real feel good story. If this sounds like something you like to read you won’t be disappotned
5 Stars for this book its a must read
This story started with heartbreak and the sadness of losing loved ones but what this book does is show us the way for these two characters to try and bond with grief but also a little girl that is suffering as well.
Alex is a character that is the pure defintion of broody and someone who has his walls built up so high that the whole time I thought while reading this book was how was Nat going to break them down. I really loved Alex when you learn is story you can understand the reason he acts like it does, he was such an intense and brooding character but I loved the way the author wrote him.
Nat was. Avery strong character that had been through so much in life losing family members, being rejected time and time again for work that she absolutely loved and was just not giving a chance to prove how amazing she was a dancer. I really loved Nat I thought the way she went through life was really inspiring and took a lot from this character and this story.
This was just an amazing story and I loved everything about it, it had all the feels and a beautiful storyline and so many factors that I loved with the mystery to do with a tree, an amazing Grandma and a little girl who you couldn’t help but love. All the side characters plus the hero and heroine were perfectly written.
This is a story that has it all, single father, heartbreaking, story, gets you hooked from the first page, a real feel good story. If this sounds like something you like to read you won’t be disappotned
5 Stars for this book its a must read
March 12, 2019
Lament is an emotionally charged love story about navigating through life while grief is right by your side. Everyone who experiences loss is affected by grief in some way. Everyone's journey with grief is different. Nat and Alexander, the book's main characters, are no different than the average person dealing with life after a significant loss. Grief forces people down paths they might not have taken without it.
I felt so many emotions while reading it, with the biggest take away is hope and love after loss are possible when you're ready to accept it. This book stayed with me for days after reading it. And will probably be with me for a long time. It is easily one of my top reads of 2019.
*I received an ARC of this book*
I felt so many emotions while reading it, with the biggest take away is hope and love after loss are possible when you're ready to accept it. This book stayed with me for days after reading it. And will probably be with me for a long time. It is easily one of my top reads of 2019.
*I received an ARC of this book*
March 13, 2019
How does one overcome grief? Nat dances away her pain or transference it away. Alex pours his into his music and the Cello. They first meet at a train station getting a cab. Nat comes home after many years away to take over the dance studio. This story follows their journey of overcoming grief to finding love. This story goes through so many emotions and stages.of grief for Alex. It has taken him longer to heal.
Toss in a housekeeper, Maggie, a sweet child named Eli, a wicked sister in law, , grandma Sherrie, a grief fairy tree and a happily ever after is sure to come.
This book is much more than 5 star worthy. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK
Toss in a housekeeper, Maggie, a sweet child named Eli, a wicked sister in law, , grandma Sherrie, a grief fairy tree and a happily ever after is sure to come.
This book is much more than 5 star worthy. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK
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March 27, 2019
Lament hooked me with the first page and kept me there until the end.
Stewart writes stunningly complex characters experiencing normal life. While her characters are nothing like me, I found them all relatable. She weaves grief with joy, loss with new love, and truth with the lies in a way that is interesting and nuanced but not precious.
Alexander and Nat both experienced loss and grief, but they approach their life after in opposing ways. Watching the two meet and their relationship grow parallels Alexander's journey out of the darkness that losing a loved one often brings. It's real and emotional, and confusing (just as the grieving process really is). Theirs is one of my favorite romances--high on heat as well as feeling.
Add in supporting characters of Alexander's daughter, Eli, Nat's grandmother, and many others, and the story is rich with humor, insight, and healing.
Go get it and experience it for yourself. Every book Lynsey M. Stewart has written has left a mark on me. This book is the best for me, so far!
Stewart writes stunningly complex characters experiencing normal life. While her characters are nothing like me, I found them all relatable. She weaves grief with joy, loss with new love, and truth with the lies in a way that is interesting and nuanced but not precious.
Alexander and Nat both experienced loss and grief, but they approach their life after in opposing ways. Watching the two meet and their relationship grow parallels Alexander's journey out of the darkness that losing a loved one often brings. It's real and emotional, and confusing (just as the grieving process really is). Theirs is one of my favorite romances--high on heat as well as feeling.
Add in supporting characters of Alexander's daughter, Eli, Nat's grandmother, and many others, and the story is rich with humor, insight, and healing.
Go get it and experience it for yourself. Every book Lynsey M. Stewart has written has left a mark on me. This book is the best for me, so far!
March 23, 2019
“I’d always found the melodic sound of a cello sad. Like the music of lost souls and wandering shadows trying to blend in with the night. Stories of loss, of longing, grief and depression colliding with notes.”
Synopsis:
Always,
Riley
To My Dearest Friends,
Prepare yourself – for a book so hauntingly dark and poetic that if you have ever had the misfortune to experience loss, this book will pull up all the memories of your pain in the most beautiful way. It will strike a chord so deeply within you that you will not be able to do much more than highlight and write down these beautiful words of despair.
I do not believe Lynsey M. Stewart has written this book to be morose and shroud us in the darkness that death brings with it…but rather she has written this book to reach a hand out to those of us who suffer the most and offer us a lifeline.
I received this novel in ARC (Advanced Readers Copy) form… and from the first moment I read the dedication – I knew I was in for an emotional ride.
“This book was written with the word ‘hope’ on a Post-it note beside my laptop. I hope I conveyed that through the words.”
If you have experienced loss and are not ready to or do not want to read books that will remind you of your loss… Please do not continue reading this review. I do not wish to bring any additional pain to any of you dear readers. As per my usual form – there are no spoilers in my review. Out of respect for you and for Stewart whose book that has just been published.
Synopsis:
Nat – A beautiful and lithe dancer with a past so haunting she has been unable to return to her home village for years. However, she shines with an inner strength that permeates her being and infects all those around her.
Alexander – A haunted and grieving soul barely surviving the pain with his music and cello performances. Alexander is so adrift in the tide of his own grief that he barely keeps his head above water for the sake of his daughter – Eli, who was just a babe when her mother passed away.
Nat has followed Alexander’s work as a musician and had seen some of his live performances.
Nat isn’t able to get this handsome cellist out of her head. She has him on her playlists and on her mind while she makes a huge decision to give up pursuing the stage in the big city and head back to her village for the first time since her family’s death. She is to take over her grandmothers dance studio.
Nat and Alexander have a chance encounter at a train station and from that point forward Nat takes immense pleasure in getting underneath Alexander’s skin and riling those long thought dead emotions in him every chance she gets. It’s delightful.
When Nat stumbles upon a new village mystery, she happens to meet the sweetest little girl, who never having had any dance lessons prior, shows a strong penchant for being a dancer. Nat sees her younger sister reflected in this sweet little girl named Eli and she encourages her to come to her dance studio.
Nat and Alexander are in for quite a shock when they realize that their lives are now merged through the hopes and joys of the sweet little girl. A sweet little girl who is trying to process her own grief of not having a mother she can remember.
As much as they fight each other- there is one thing neither of them can fight. Music. Being the artists they are, they are so deeply ingrained with the need to dance and make music, and without realizing it – they both inspire one another to be better.
I want to re-iterate once more my dear friends… this book is emotional.
This journey is not just a tale of overcoming grief. It a story of love in all forms. The road of life is not a smoothly paved road – but rather it is a jagged and dangerous path for all. The twists and turns in this story are so real and jagged that you will find yourself despairing right along with the characters.
I cannot recommend this book enough! The story, the poetic description of words, the trials and tribulations that each character was faced with made it so I was unable to set this book down.
I cried.
I felt the grief and despair along with the characters
…but through it all I felt HOPE.
Hope for these characters.
Hope for myself.
I wish I had the power of words like Stewart has… I wish I could impress upon you all how deeply shaken I was in reading this book – in the best possible way, of course.
I actually could not and did not want to pick up another book right after reading this one. I wanted to revel in the myriad of my residual emotions. I wanted to go back through it and read it again. I wasn’t ready to give up these characters and this small village. I wasn’t ready to move on from my own grief.
This book has helped me deal with some grief that I have yet to fully process in my own life. I have the habit of pushing my feelings aside and viewing them as if they were happening to another person.
I haven’t let myself feel like I did when I was performing or when I was making art myself in over a decade. Stewart drew the sharpness that emotions can bring to an artist to the forefront of my mind.
Stewart awoke in me what I thought had long since fled.
If you read this, and wish to talk about it… I’m but a comment or an email away.
I hope none of you ever feel alone, dear friends.
Always,
Riley
March 22, 2019
Art and beauty collide in such elegant, moving ways in this tale of grief and love.
I took a chance on a new author to me because it was impossible to resist a romance between a ballerina and a cellist. Music and dancing are muses I cannot deny when it comes to reading, so I plunged into this story of two people who have lost loved ones. Nat and Alex are in different stages of loss, which bonds them in unexpected, healing, emotional ways.
The soft, compassionate and insightful writing portrays both the pain and the anger at the injustice of death. It's hard, yet enlightening to read.
I loved this book.
The characters are alive with grief, despair and loneliness, but also with hope, desire, humour and humanity.
The cello player is a dad to a sweet little girl full of questions. He is broody, handsome, struggling with his inability to cope and yet yearning to do well by his child.
The wonderful ballet dancer who challenges him with wit and warmth has grieved for her family for many years, though she stills has hurdles to overcome each day. The conversations between them are pure energy, as is the bubbling attraction that burns under their skin.
The stark emotions compete with the arousing passion these characters share. I was amazed by the beauty of the words as they paint a battle of accepting the past and embracing the chance to love again.
The plot blooms in many paths as the lovers deal with secrets, bereavement, betrayal and crushed hope. I loved Natasha's grandmother, Mark and Lacey, the ballet studio, the old dog, a very special nook in the forest, and the poignant ending. It's all beautiful and vibrantly told.
I took a chance on a new author to me because it was impossible to resist a romance between a ballerina and a cellist. Music and dancing are muses I cannot deny when it comes to reading, so I plunged into this story of two people who have lost loved ones. Nat and Alex are in different stages of loss, which bonds them in unexpected, healing, emotional ways.
The soft, compassionate and insightful writing portrays both the pain and the anger at the injustice of death. It's hard, yet enlightening to read.
I loved this book.
The characters are alive with grief, despair and loneliness, but also with hope, desire, humour and humanity.
The cello player is a dad to a sweet little girl full of questions. He is broody, handsome, struggling with his inability to cope and yet yearning to do well by his child.
The wonderful ballet dancer who challenges him with wit and warmth has grieved for her family for many years, though she stills has hurdles to overcome each day. The conversations between them are pure energy, as is the bubbling attraction that burns under their skin.
The stark emotions compete with the arousing passion these characters share. I was amazed by the beauty of the words as they paint a battle of accepting the past and embracing the chance to love again.
The plot blooms in many paths as the lovers deal with secrets, bereavement, betrayal and crushed hope. I loved Natasha's grandmother, Mark and Lacey, the ballet studio, the old dog, a very special nook in the forest, and the poignant ending. It's all beautiful and vibrantly told.
March 22, 2019
Lament is, in my opinion, Lynsey Stewart’s best book yet. I finished it several days ago, but I just keep thinking about these characters. Not only do I think about everything they went through in the book, I keep thinking about what they would be up to now. How their story continued. They are the kind of characters that live on in my head. The kind that feel so real I want to call them up and chat for a bit like an old friend.
This book is highly emotional. Both of these characters are dealing with grief. At times, it is an overwhelming, all encompassing, heartbreaking feeling. While their grief is not connected, it does offer them a connection. This book isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, but it does look at grief in a real, raw way and offers hope. While these characters have a lot to deal with, they also find a love that is undeniable and incredible.
I absolutely adored Alex and Nat together. They are in very different places in life, but they manage to bring out the absolute best in one another. They push and challenge one another. And Eli is absolutely adorable. She is the little girl who shines even when surrounded by darkness. Each of these characters are layered in a way that you want to keep going deeper and getting to know them better. Now, I want to hear Alex play his cello while Nat and Eli dance and laugh.
This book is a must read. Be prepared to put your heart on the line as you travel through their heartbreak, but also be prepared to find hope, love, and happiness.
This book is highly emotional. Both of these characters are dealing with grief. At times, it is an overwhelming, all encompassing, heartbreaking feeling. While their grief is not connected, it does offer them a connection. This book isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, but it does look at grief in a real, raw way and offers hope. While these characters have a lot to deal with, they also find a love that is undeniable and incredible.
I absolutely adored Alex and Nat together. They are in very different places in life, but they manage to bring out the absolute best in one another. They push and challenge one another. And Eli is absolutely adorable. She is the little girl who shines even when surrounded by darkness. Each of these characters are layered in a way that you want to keep going deeper and getting to know them better. Now, I want to hear Alex play his cello while Nat and Eli dance and laugh.
This book is a must read. Be prepared to put your heart on the line as you travel through their heartbreak, but also be prepared to find hope, love, and happiness.
March 10, 2019
Wow.
Just...wow.
I started reading this author shortly after her debut novel. With every new piece she writes, her growth as an author amazes me. With this one though, her refined talent is clearly visible with each word, each character, each event, from the very beginning to the very end.
The story of Nat and Alex is a difficult journey, at no point ever easy going and care free. Their losses traumatic, their souls grieving, and finding the strength to carry on brings together a beautifully scripted story that will have you in tears. I guarantee it. It’s pure poetry on each and every page inside this book. I was captivated, moved, spell bound, and utterly in love with every word.
Sometimes, you need a raw, emotionally charged book to break up the pattern of a typical contemporary romance novel, and that, is exactly what Lament will do for you. It’s so unique, and deserves all the accolades for being so masterfully brought to life. This is one that deserves aaaallll the stars, and has easily become my favorite of 2019 this far!
Kel
Kel and Mel Tell
Just...wow.
I started reading this author shortly after her debut novel. With every new piece she writes, her growth as an author amazes me. With this one though, her refined talent is clearly visible with each word, each character, each event, from the very beginning to the very end.
The story of Nat and Alex is a difficult journey, at no point ever easy going and care free. Their losses traumatic, their souls grieving, and finding the strength to carry on brings together a beautifully scripted story that will have you in tears. I guarantee it. It’s pure poetry on each and every page inside this book. I was captivated, moved, spell bound, and utterly in love with every word.
Sometimes, you need a raw, emotionally charged book to break up the pattern of a typical contemporary romance novel, and that, is exactly what Lament will do for you. It’s so unique, and deserves all the accolades for being so masterfully brought to life. This is one that deserves aaaallll the stars, and has easily become my favorite of 2019 this far!
Kel
Kel and Mel Tell
March 9, 2019
Grief can be profound and crippling. But it can also be the start of a brand new path. Maybe not a path you would have chosen but a path that you take because there’s not really an alternative.
The ways Nat and Alex deal with their grief are drastically different but the hope that is felt in this book as they help each other overcome their losses has my heart feeling full.
This book will stay with me. Days, months, and years from now, I will look back on the words in this book and remember not the sadness of the characters but the growth and the ability to move forward. This story is going down as one of my favorites of all time. Nat and Alex have changed me for the better because their journey has shown me that while loss is an end, it is also a beginning.
*This is my voluntary review of an advanced reader copy*
The ways Nat and Alex deal with their grief are drastically different but the hope that is felt in this book as they help each other overcome their losses has my heart feeling full.
This book will stay with me. Days, months, and years from now, I will look back on the words in this book and remember not the sadness of the characters but the growth and the ability to move forward. This story is going down as one of my favorites of all time. Nat and Alex have changed me for the better because their journey has shown me that while loss is an end, it is also a beginning.
*This is my voluntary review of an advanced reader copy*
March 10, 2019
Grief is a horrible thing. It changes you. For better or worse, depends on you.
Nat is a dancer that lost her mom and her little sister when she was 16 years old. Alex is a single dad that lost his wife and the mother of his child. Both are dealing with their grief... in very different ways. They both have to walk through that grief to be ready to love each other.
This is more than a story of grief. It is a story of hope.
Nat is a dancer that lost her mom and her little sister when she was 16 years old. Alex is a single dad that lost his wife and the mother of his child. Both are dealing with their grief... in very different ways. They both have to walk through that grief to be ready to love each other.
This is more than a story of grief. It is a story of hope.
March 13, 2019
Wow what an emotional journey this book has been. I love Alex & Nat's story it was heartbreaking, sweet, loving. This book is so worth the read.
August 4, 2019
Honestly, I don’t know what took me so long to dive into this book. It’s breathtaking. Alex and Nat are two souls, broken by loss, finding their ways through the grief towards each other. While Nat’s character has embraced the woman she has become since tragedy struck, Alex is still wallowing in his loss and is stuck. Watching the two of them navigate the complicated, beautiful road that is love after loss had me emotionally invested in this book from beginning to end.
This book is tragic, and deep, but it’s also stunning and enlightening. There are so many layers to this story, so many emotional twists and turns, and it’s SO well-written...it’s hard to find the words to describe just how fantastic this book is. This is a definite must-read.
This book is tragic, and deep, but it’s also stunning and enlightening. There are so many layers to this story, so many emotional twists and turns, and it’s SO well-written...it’s hard to find the words to describe just how fantastic this book is. This is a definite must-read.
March 25, 2019
Loss, Life, and Love!
This is a moving story about loss, life, and love. The hero, Alex and heroine, Nat have both experienced immense loss. However, they have taken different paths in dealing with that grief. Each loss, just like each love is unique. Therefore, grieving is different for everyone. This is a tough subject to take on, but Ms. Stewart doesn't try to convince the reader that there is a right or wrong way to deal with loss. She approaches the subject with empathy, kindness, and lack of judgment.
Alex and Nat are drawn to each other. The pull is intense, but not necessarily welcome. They understand one another. Yet, they are in different points on their journey through grief. Nat has rebuilt her life and is determined to be the best version of herself. Alex is still solidly locked in his anger and heartache. He simply composes music and cares for his daughter. When their paths cross, they are forced to examine the effects that grief has left on them. A friendship is born out of their concern for Alex's daughter, Eli. It builds as they share their anguish, guilt, and fears. Slowly a spark and then a flame ignites. The passion is searing and transcendent. Love blooms and their trust builds. In an instant that trust is broken and they must decide if love is worth the risk.
The characters are flawed, layered, and raw. Their journey is one of tolerance and tenderness. Lament is hopeful and comforting. An eloquent story about love's highs and lows. Love is worth every risk and reassurance!
This is a moving story about loss, life, and love. The hero, Alex and heroine, Nat have both experienced immense loss. However, they have taken different paths in dealing with that grief. Each loss, just like each love is unique. Therefore, grieving is different for everyone. This is a tough subject to take on, but Ms. Stewart doesn't try to convince the reader that there is a right or wrong way to deal with loss. She approaches the subject with empathy, kindness, and lack of judgment.
Alex and Nat are drawn to each other. The pull is intense, but not necessarily welcome. They understand one another. Yet, they are in different points on their journey through grief. Nat has rebuilt her life and is determined to be the best version of herself. Alex is still solidly locked in his anger and heartache. He simply composes music and cares for his daughter. When their paths cross, they are forced to examine the effects that grief has left on them. A friendship is born out of their concern for Alex's daughter, Eli. It builds as they share their anguish, guilt, and fears. Slowly a spark and then a flame ignites. The passion is searing and transcendent. Love blooms and their trust builds. In an instant that trust is broken and they must decide if love is worth the risk.
The characters are flawed, layered, and raw. Their journey is one of tolerance and tenderness. Lament is hopeful and comforting. An eloquent story about love's highs and lows. Love is worth every risk and reassurance!
March 22, 2019
This is my first Lynsey M. Stewart and I am completely blown away. I have to go read everything she has written immediately, while kicking myself for not doing so earlier.
Nat is a dancer who has struggled with grief for years. She first sees Alex at a concert where he is playing the cello, and the piece goes straight to her heart. She can't stop thinking about what Alex must be going through to be able to play such sad music from so deep within. When she moves back home, she comes face-to-face with Alex, who is also living in the small town with his young daughter and they both feel an instant connection.
I highlighted so many passages in this book that were just so beautiful, it was like reading poetry. I don't want to give too much away because everyone needs to experience this book in their own way, but I want to share just a few quotes that made my breath hitch.
"Death is the end of a journey you didn't choose to go on in the first place."
"Grief is like trying to paint a sunset when all you have is black paint."
"I'd been dead inside for so long. It was like I was witnessing the first dawn, the astounding peek of vivid pinks and bright purples behind dark clouds."
It really is the story of two people learning to live again while trying to get through their grief the best way they can. It is haunting and raw and real. It is beautiful and healing. And even through all of this, it is funny, heart-warming, and really freakin' hot.
Lament is probably my top read of the year so far and I would give it more than five stars if I could.
"Love is a symptom of loss. But love is also a symptom of life."
Nat is a dancer who has struggled with grief for years. She first sees Alex at a concert where he is playing the cello, and the piece goes straight to her heart. She can't stop thinking about what Alex must be going through to be able to play such sad music from so deep within. When she moves back home, she comes face-to-face with Alex, who is also living in the small town with his young daughter and they both feel an instant connection.
I highlighted so many passages in this book that were just so beautiful, it was like reading poetry. I don't want to give too much away because everyone needs to experience this book in their own way, but I want to share just a few quotes that made my breath hitch.
"Death is the end of a journey you didn't choose to go on in the first place."
"Grief is like trying to paint a sunset when all you have is black paint."
"I'd been dead inside for so long. It was like I was witnessing the first dawn, the astounding peek of vivid pinks and bright purples behind dark clouds."
It really is the story of two people learning to live again while trying to get through their grief the best way they can. It is haunting and raw and real. It is beautiful and healing. And even through all of this, it is funny, heart-warming, and really freakin' hot.
Lament is probably my top read of the year so far and I would give it more than five stars if I could.
"Love is a symptom of loss. But love is also a symptom of life."
March 22, 2019
Grief, Love, Longing.. and Hope
Lament is easily one of the best books I’ve come across lately. It is very well written, with a sensitivity and care that the subject needed, with a tenderness that speaks to the loss that each one of us carries somewhere within. And it has a touch of elusive magic, in the words, in the conversations.... and in a mysterious little postbox in the forest, where the grief fairy answers all your questions...
Over all, there is hope, though it doesn’t seem to start out that way.
‘How could I possibly play from the heart when it’s heavy and cumbersome like the weight of a stone hanging from a single piece of barbed wire?’
This is the heart of grief, a grief that Alex carries years after the actual loss. He is professionally successful, a hugely talented cellist, has a lovely daughter, and has everything he might possibly need to live a happy life... except the ability to see through his sadness and find the joy of living again.
Then, he meets Nat. She has faced loss too, and while it has had an indelible effect on her life, she hasn’t lost herself to it. When she returns home after ten years to take over her grandmother's dance school, she has several unresolved emotions to tackle, that stem from her loss. But she also has this indomitable spirit to take on the challenge, to transform her grief into an expression of beauty through her dance.
With these two very different perspectives of loss, Alex and Nat come together in a way that helps them both grow past their limitations. This is the story of how that happens, and it is simply beautiful.
The characters of Nat and Alex are very well etched, and you can feel them sparking off each other anytime they are in the same place. Their interactions and the way they ... especially Alex... go all hot and cold, angry, wanting, the push and pull is really well written. When they give in to their attraction, it’s scorching hot! But they are also really funny. For eg.:
‘How can I be your muse?’ I gasped. ‘You hardly know me. You normally shout and growl at me.’
‘I bite too.’
The other main players in this story are equally effective. Nat's grandma, Alex's daughter Eli, Nadia (I especially liked how she was written), Maggie the housekeeper, and even Nat's friends... they all play a role, and have been given the right amount of space to emerge as people you can appreciate, rather than flat characters.
'Love is a symptom of loss. But love is also a symptom of life.'
I like how the story unfolds, and how it is paced. There isn’t a moment when you can actually put down the book, yet you might want to, just to appreciate what is written. There is a love story, and there is the mystery of the grief fairy, and so on, but there are also some excellent discussions on what grief is about, and what love is about, and those parts hit you in the best possible way. The growth they they all go through is evident, but their journeys are all dealt with very sensitively and lovingly. And the romance is absolutely swoon worthy. I don’t want to give any details away because it’s such a joy to read it... but seriously. From love notes to notes of love and a little kink and dance as foreplay... this has the best combination of things I wanted to read.
'The best kind of love is often flawed and knotted. Raw and real. A rope tying two people together because it just feels right. Hold onto the rope.'
Long story short... read this book! It’s brilliant.
Lament is easily one of the best books I’ve come across lately. It is very well written, with a sensitivity and care that the subject needed, with a tenderness that speaks to the loss that each one of us carries somewhere within. And it has a touch of elusive magic, in the words, in the conversations.... and in a mysterious little postbox in the forest, where the grief fairy answers all your questions...
Over all, there is hope, though it doesn’t seem to start out that way.
‘How could I possibly play from the heart when it’s heavy and cumbersome like the weight of a stone hanging from a single piece of barbed wire?’
This is the heart of grief, a grief that Alex carries years after the actual loss. He is professionally successful, a hugely talented cellist, has a lovely daughter, and has everything he might possibly need to live a happy life... except the ability to see through his sadness and find the joy of living again.
Then, he meets Nat. She has faced loss too, and while it has had an indelible effect on her life, she hasn’t lost herself to it. When she returns home after ten years to take over her grandmother's dance school, she has several unresolved emotions to tackle, that stem from her loss. But she also has this indomitable spirit to take on the challenge, to transform her grief into an expression of beauty through her dance.
With these two very different perspectives of loss, Alex and Nat come together in a way that helps them both grow past their limitations. This is the story of how that happens, and it is simply beautiful.
The characters of Nat and Alex are very well etched, and you can feel them sparking off each other anytime they are in the same place. Their interactions and the way they ... especially Alex... go all hot and cold, angry, wanting, the push and pull is really well written. When they give in to their attraction, it’s scorching hot! But they are also really funny. For eg.:
‘How can I be your muse?’ I gasped. ‘You hardly know me. You normally shout and growl at me.’
‘I bite too.’
The other main players in this story are equally effective. Nat's grandma, Alex's daughter Eli, Nadia (I especially liked how she was written), Maggie the housekeeper, and even Nat's friends... they all play a role, and have been given the right amount of space to emerge as people you can appreciate, rather than flat characters.
'Love is a symptom of loss. But love is also a symptom of life.'
I like how the story unfolds, and how it is paced. There isn’t a moment when you can actually put down the book, yet you might want to, just to appreciate what is written. There is a love story, and there is the mystery of the grief fairy, and so on, but there are also some excellent discussions on what grief is about, and what love is about, and those parts hit you in the best possible way. The growth they they all go through is evident, but their journeys are all dealt with very sensitively and lovingly. And the romance is absolutely swoon worthy. I don’t want to give any details away because it’s such a joy to read it... but seriously. From love notes to notes of love and a little kink and dance as foreplay... this has the best combination of things I wanted to read.
'The best kind of love is often flawed and knotted. Raw and real. A rope tying two people together because it just feels right. Hold onto the rope.'
Long story short... read this book! It’s brilliant.
March 22, 2019
Lament is one of those stories that you never see coming, and that will try to bring you to your knees. I've read the amazing Lynsey M. Stewart in the past, and love her writing style, but she's seriously hit new levels with this story. Now, I'm not going to give much of a description as I really don't want to take away the absolute beauty of going in blind. So how does a person overcome grief?! It varies from person to person, with not any way wrong, and Nat's way is to dance her way through, while Alex pours his into music. Fate has them meeting at a train station as they hail a cab, and the journey takes off from there. And it took me on an emotional journey that I'm still trying to get over, but see, I'm not sure it's possible. I believe that this is one of those stories that will stay with me forever, you know those kind right?! The ones where the MCs are tattooed on the heart, and it's like they become your friends, and that's what Ms. Stewart did here, as she wrote it so realistically that Nat & Alex became my friends, and their every moment of pain became mine, but so did every other emotion as well. Anyway, this is one of those powerful stories that you don't want to miss, and I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
March 9, 2019
Grief is the keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss. It is sharp sorrow. Anguish. Heartache. Woe. Misery. Natasha Bevan is a women who has experienced the sharp ache of loss. Her grief journey has been a difficult one, but dance has been the one thing in her life that helps soothe the ache, the deep feeling of loss and allows her for a brief time to feel free, happy. Alexander Blayren has also experienced incredible loss. His deep pain and grief are expressed through his music. His cello is his lifeline. When Nat decides to move back to her hometown to run a local dance studio, their lives become unexpectedly intertwined. Nat loves his music. It moves her and speaks to her soul. She is drawn to him in ways she shouldn't be. Can she break through the dark, broody exterior of this broken man? Or will he keep her at arms length to protect his heart? Lament is an emotional, raw, read with some unexpected twists and turns. Great read.
March 21, 2019
Nat was the only survivor of a car crash that killed her mother and eight year old little sister. Having grown up dancing with a professional ballerina grandmother, Nat throws herself into her dancing to deal with her grief. After 10 years away, living in London as a professional dancer, she returns home to take over her grandmother's dance studio when her grandmother's health starts failing. She discovers the Grieving Tree, a town mystery, which becomes her obsession and changes her life in many ways.
This was a beautiful book. So many people dealing with profound loss: Nat of her mother and sister, Sherrie of her daughter and granddaughter, Eli of her mother, Alex of his wife, Nadia of her sister. Each deals with grief in their own way, for better or worse. The love that develops between Nat and Alex is profound. He is finally able to let himself experience life and love again after losing his wife, and Nat helps him to understand Eli's feelings as she has also experienced the loss of a mother. This is not a light, easy read but it is profound and moving. Definitely worth reading a second time.
This was a beautiful book. So many people dealing with profound loss: Nat of her mother and sister, Sherrie of her daughter and granddaughter, Eli of her mother, Alex of his wife, Nadia of her sister. Each deals with grief in their own way, for better or worse. The love that develops between Nat and Alex is profound. He is finally able to let himself experience life and love again after losing his wife, and Nat helps him to understand Eli's feelings as she has also experienced the loss of a mother. This is not a light, easy read but it is profound and moving. Definitely worth reading a second time.
March 23, 2019
This is one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read. It’s one of those rare books that you don’t just read, but you feel. The book is emotional without being a tearjerker or angsty. You feel the passion, the sadness, the music, the hope, the love emerge from the pages and wrap around you with every word. Both characters are dealing with grief in different ways. I found myself wanting to wrap both of them up in a hug and help them with their pain. While there is grief, there is also a lot of passion and sexiness. The sex scenes are steamy! I was rooting for both of them from the start. This is only the second book of this author I’ve read, and it definitely won’t be the last. You definitely need to read the beauty of this book!
March 25, 2019
Warning! Warning! Do NOT read this book unless you've got a BUNCH of Kleenex ready!
Alex, Nat and Grace will remind you of every loss you've ever suffered. The grief that each suffers comes across the pages with beauty and grace. It reminds us that even after great loss a time of joy is just waiting. Waiting for us to lay down the pain, and pick up the life we had before.
But, I will warn you again, once you read this book, you might find yourself wondering how to build your very own Grieving Tree. And maybe, we should all believe in fairies.
Alex, Nat and Grace will remind you of every loss you've ever suffered. The grief that each suffers comes across the pages with beauty and grace. It reminds us that even after great loss a time of joy is just waiting. Waiting for us to lay down the pain, and pick up the life we had before.
But, I will warn you again, once you read this book, you might find yourself wondering how to build your very own Grieving Tree. And maybe, we should all believe in fairies.
March 16, 2019
I am destroyed. I don't think I have ever felt the pain, love or anguish of the characters in any story like I did in this. When Nat was 16 she was the sole survivor of a car crash that took her mother and younger sister. When she was 17 she left her hometown and never looked back - until now. After many years away, she is heading back to take over the dance studio that her grandmother runs. To Nat, dance is everything. It helps her work through the pain of loss as she loses herself in the music. Alex is a famous cellist who lost his wife to cancer and has the most adorable daughter. A chance meeting between Nat and Elise (Eli) shows Nat that Eli has potential and urges her to come to dance. Nat recognizes the grief that Eli is feeling, she had been there too. There is an instant connection between Alex and Nat, but Alex is not yet over his grief and guilt that he should be happy again.
This is such a beautifully written story, with a gentleness that warms the heart but a slight kink in the intimate moments make you realize you can't judge a person by their straitlaced appearance. Every book I read by Ms. Stewart just gets better and better and I'm seriously worried about my heart with every future novel. This book is MUST.
This is such a beautifully written story, with a gentleness that warms the heart but a slight kink in the intimate moments make you realize you can't judge a person by their straitlaced appearance. Every book I read by Ms. Stewart just gets better and better and I'm seriously worried about my heart with every future novel. This book is MUST.
March 23, 2019
Loved
Lynsey takes you on a journey of grief and loss and love with this one. Nat and Alex have both had loss in thier lives and trouble coping with it, but each have thier own way of trying to. Nat maybe a little better than Alex, but can he learn to cope with his loss a little better with her in his life? Will he ever be able to let go? Such an emotional read, but truly enjoyed reading it.
Lynsey takes you on a journey of grief and loss and love with this one. Nat and Alex have both had loss in thier lives and trouble coping with it, but each have thier own way of trying to. Nat maybe a little better than Alex, but can he learn to cope with his loss a little better with her in his life? Will he ever be able to let go? Such an emotional read, but truly enjoyed reading it.
March 25, 2019
Amazingly beautiful
I loved this book! An amazing, beautiful story. Sometimes it was heartbreaking, sometimes hot as hell! A very different story and really well written. Loved it!
I loved this book! An amazing, beautiful story. Sometimes it was heartbreaking, sometimes hot as hell! A very different story and really well written. Loved it!
March 23, 2019
Nat and Alex two broken souls that have lost love ones and are both trying to move past the grief and pain.
This story broke my heart is so many pieces and slowly put it back together again. The pain and anguish these three have suffered is so profound that you will cry with them. This author was able to write these heartbreaking words so you would get pulled in and not want to stop. Can't wait to read more from this author. An Epic read that will leave you feeling breathless.
This story broke my heart is so many pieces and slowly put it back together again. The pain and anguish these three have suffered is so profound that you will cry with them. This author was able to write these heartbreaking words so you would get pulled in and not want to stop. Can't wait to read more from this author. An Epic read that will leave you feeling breathless.
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