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Missing Pieces #1
Pieces of You
Dallas Muller has everything he never expected he’d have. He owns a successful motorbike mechanic shop in Newcastle, and he’s madly in love with his boyfriend of four years, Justin Keith.
Justin has always struggled to find where he fit in, never realising his true worth or what it means to be loved—until he met Dallas. Living and working together might be too much for some, but Dallas and Justin wouldn’t have it any other way.
When a terrible accident tears their world apart, Justin’s left with no memory of Dallas or their relationship. Trying to put the pieces back together is almost impossible when some pieces are blank and some are missing altogether. Dallas has to let Justin find his own way back to him and just hope that their love will light the way.
Justin has always struggled to find where he fit in, never realising his true worth or what it means to be loved—until he met Dallas. Living and working together might be too much for some, but Dallas and Justin wouldn’t have it any other way.
When a terrible accident tears their world apart, Justin’s left with no memory of Dallas or their relationship. Trying to put the pieces back together is almost impossible when some pieces are blank and some are missing altogether. Dallas has to let Justin find his own way back to him and just hope that their love will light the way.
185 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 22, 2020
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About the author
N.R. Walker
133 books5,263 followersAuthor also writes as A. Voyeur
N.R. Walker is an Australian author, who loves her genre of gay romance. She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it, but wouldn't have it any other way.
She is many things; a mother, a wife, a sister, a writer. She has pretty, pretty boys who she gives them life with words.
She likes it when they do dirty, dirty things...but likes it even more when they fall in love. She used to think having people in her head talking to her was weird, until one day she happened across other writers who told her it was normal.
She’s been writing ever since...
https://www.facebook.com/N.R.WalkerAu...
N.R. Walker is an Australian author, who loves her genre of gay romance. She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it, but wouldn't have it any other way.
She is many things; a mother, a wife, a sister, a writer. She has pretty, pretty boys who she gives them life with words.
She likes it when they do dirty, dirty things...but likes it even more when they fall in love. She used to think having people in her head talking to her was weird, until one day she happened across other writers who told her it was normal.
She’s been writing ever since...
https://www.facebook.com/N.R.WalkerAu...
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April 28, 2024
Loved this. Amnesia is one of my favourite tropes to read about and I think the author did a fantastic job with this story.
It's realistic and so beautifully written. I loved the slower pacing because it really made me feel and understand what Justin and Dallas were going through. It was both heartbreaking and heartwarming, but not too heavy and not too sweet. Just perfect. And can I just say how amazing Dallas is!
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7/2020 re-read via audiobook, loved the narrator.
Re-read 4/2024: Third time reading it, and I still can't get over how beautiful this book is. 🥰
It's realistic and so beautifully written. I loved the slower pacing because it really made me feel and understand what Justin and Dallas were going through. It was both heartbreaking and heartwarming, but not too heavy and not too sweet. Just perfect. And can I just say how amazing Dallas is!
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7/2020 re-read via audiobook, loved the narrator.
Re-read 4/2024: Third time reading it, and I still can't get over how beautiful this book is. 🥰
June 30, 2021
It's so real and raw. It's touching the core of two people. No appearances whatsoever.
I loved it.
Imagine you've found your happily ever after with a great person. You've been living your life with them, happy and content. One ordinary day after the other, with the one you love.
And wham, from one second to the other, it's gone.
Justin Keith is a mechanic who lives with his boyfriend (and boss) Dallas in a small apartment above the workshop that Dallas owns. On his way to an external maintenance job, Justin's van gets hit by a truck and Justin wakes up in hospital days later, with lots of broken bones and a severe head trauma.
There's a handsome older guy by his bed, who keeps appearing every time Justin wakes from his drug induced sleep.
Only, who is this guy, if not a doctor?
With the recollection of the last five years of his life gone, Justin needs to readjust to not being 25 anymore and now living a thousand miles from the place he seemed to have lived just yesterday. Along with learning basic things of his daily life again, he also needs to wrap his head around the fact that the stranger who brings him iced coffee and keeps him calm company is a man that he's in an intimate relationship with.
This story is absolutely brilliant.
Amnesia is a trope that's been done to death in various TV dramas of the last 60 years at least. And yet, even though I'm not a medical expert at all, this story seemed particularly lifelike and well researched to me.
I felt so bad for Dallas who just yesterday held his boyfriend in his arms and now looks at the same man and knows that Justin only sees a stranger in front of him. What a terrible nightmare for both men.
I'm very very happy with how this plot handled the issue. I was prepared for lots of angst and rejection. Maybe even a complete break-up and restart as literal strangers, but instead the story focused on the healing energy of a stable relationship. I admired Dallas for staying by his partner's side, knowing even that his partner might reject him. He doesn't know him anymore, after all.
Definitely a powerful plot that was executed in blissful perfection.
The 'Harley Davidson poster' bit had me in tears at the end. I can't wait to see Justin's progress in the next book.
This has to go on my top 10 favorite reads pile of 2021 for sure!
5 stars
I loved it.
Imagine you've found your happily ever after with a great person. You've been living your life with them, happy and content. One ordinary day after the other, with the one you love.
And wham, from one second to the other, it's gone.
Justin Keith is a mechanic who lives with his boyfriend (and boss) Dallas in a small apartment above the workshop that Dallas owns. On his way to an external maintenance job, Justin's van gets hit by a truck and Justin wakes up in hospital days later, with lots of broken bones and a severe head trauma.
There's a handsome older guy by his bed, who keeps appearing every time Justin wakes from his drug induced sleep.
Only, who is this guy, if not a doctor?
With the recollection of the last five years of his life gone, Justin needs to readjust to not being 25 anymore and now living a thousand miles from the place he seemed to have lived just yesterday. Along with learning basic things of his daily life again, he also needs to wrap his head around the fact that the stranger who brings him iced coffee and keeps him calm company is a man that he's in an intimate relationship with.
This story is absolutely brilliant.
Amnesia is a trope that's been done to death in various TV dramas of the last 60 years at least. And yet, even though I'm not a medical expert at all, this story seemed particularly lifelike and well researched to me.
I felt so bad for Dallas who just yesterday held his boyfriend in his arms and now looks at the same man and knows that Justin only sees a stranger in front of him. What a terrible nightmare for both men.
I'm very very happy with how this plot handled the issue. I was prepared for lots of angst and rejection. Maybe even a complete break-up and restart as literal strangers, but instead the story focused on the healing energy of a stable relationship. I admired Dallas for staying by his partner's side, knowing even that his partner might reject him. He doesn't know him anymore, after all.
Definitely a powerful plot that was executed in blissful perfection.
The 'Harley Davidson poster' bit had me in tears at the end. I can't wait to see Justin's progress in the next book.
This has to go on my top 10 favorite reads pile of 2021 for sure!
5 stars
July 20, 2020
Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is...blind. Yes, I know that's not how it goes but it's appropriate here. This tragically beautiful love story reminds us that love truly is the most powerful force on earth. Justin didn't lose his eyesight, but his memories. In the blink of an eye, 5 years worth of time was stolen from him. Waking up in the hospital with two companions, pain and confusion, Justin didn't recognize the man that never left his side. Who was this handsome stranger? Why was he stricken with pain and grief? One of the many things I adore about amnesia romance is how steadfast love can be, it can bridge any gap including missing time and tie two hearts together. I was expecting this to be angst heavy but Nic lifts the dial and grants us a tender tale that had me misty-eyed with a smile on my face.
What's to like: We don't have a great deal of time with the guys 'before' but I was grateful to glimpse their relationship before the tragic accident. Dallas and Justin are mechanics and work in a bike shop that Dallas owns. Their circle is rather small, including two blokes from the shop and Justin's sister. Despite the fact they were only together for a few years before all of their memories are erased we can easily see how important they are to one another. We spend the majority of our time in the hospital with Justin during his recovery. It was painful and felt authentic. As always, the writing was smooth and clear. And the cover? Magnificent. The wings on Dallas' chest suit him perfectly and despite everything, Justin is a lucky man.
What's to love: Dallas has to be one of the most patient souls down under. Justin wasn't the only person who lost something that fated morning. Dallas could have lost the love of his life but he didn't. Between the physical injuries and mental trauma, Justin will never be the same. But Dallas loves him with everything he has and refuses to give up on him. This sparkled like a beacon of hope throughout the story. Dallas was stoic in the face of uncertainties and I could see why Justin fell in love with him, for I was smitten as well. I have a strong suspicion you will feel the same!
Beware of: Unconditional love...trust and faith vibrate from the pages. Slow burn...charming characters suffer an unfair blow but prove second time 'first kisses' are just as magical as the first. Soft cliffhanger...it wasn't unfulfilling but I AM delighted their story isn't over.
This book is for: If you're a Walker fan or amnesia trope fan or simply enjoying watching broken pieces carefully glued back together again, Pieces of You could be exactly what you need.
Book UNfunk
What's to like: We don't have a great deal of time with the guys 'before' but I was grateful to glimpse their relationship before the tragic accident. Dallas and Justin are mechanics and work in a bike shop that Dallas owns. Their circle is rather small, including two blokes from the shop and Justin's sister. Despite the fact they were only together for a few years before all of their memories are erased we can easily see how important they are to one another. We spend the majority of our time in the hospital with Justin during his recovery. It was painful and felt authentic. As always, the writing was smooth and clear. And the cover? Magnificent. The wings on Dallas' chest suit him perfectly and despite everything, Justin is a lucky man.
What's to love: Dallas has to be one of the most patient souls down under. Justin wasn't the only person who lost something that fated morning. Dallas could have lost the love of his life but he didn't. Between the physical injuries and mental trauma, Justin will never be the same. But Dallas loves him with everything he has and refuses to give up on him. This sparkled like a beacon of hope throughout the story. Dallas was stoic in the face of uncertainties and I could see why Justin fell in love with him, for I was smitten as well. I have a strong suspicion you will feel the same!
Beware of: Unconditional love...trust and faith vibrate from the pages. Slow burn...charming characters suffer an unfair blow but prove second time 'first kisses' are just as magical as the first. Soft cliffhanger...it wasn't unfulfilling but I AM delighted their story isn't over.
This book is for: If you're a Walker fan or amnesia trope fan or simply enjoying watching broken pieces carefully glued back together again, Pieces of You could be exactly what you need.
Book UNfunk
May 13, 2020
What I love about Nic as an author is that she seems able to turn her hand to any sub-genre within the MM world.
Here she gives us an amnesia story which is more than just that, it's all about hope, about lost memories and about making new memories.
It's about two normal blokes from Newcastle (the one Down Under not the one full of Geordies) whose lives are irrevocably changed by a blameless accident. While it's a trilogy, there isn't a cliffhanger as such at the end of book one.
It closes with a new beginning, and while that is all full of brightness and love, there's also a tinge of dark and of hurt because Justin still has five years missing of his life.
I absolutely loved this and raced through it as quickly as possible, I loved Dallas' unfailing steadfastness, his love for Jussy shines from the pages. And my heart broke for Justin, dealing with an unfathomable situation but with determination and courage.
This is, quite obviously, a zero steam book, but it really never feels like it's missing, because the love Dallas has for Justin couldn't be more clear in the way he is there, a rock to shelter against the storm of his amnesia.
Can't wait for the rest!
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review
Here she gives us an amnesia story which is more than just that, it's all about hope, about lost memories and about making new memories.
It's about two normal blokes from Newcastle (the one Down Under not the one full of Geordies) whose lives are irrevocably changed by a blameless accident. While it's a trilogy, there isn't a cliffhanger as such at the end of book one.
It closes with a new beginning, and while that is all full of brightness and love, there's also a tinge of dark and of hurt because Justin still has five years missing of his life.
I absolutely loved this and raced through it as quickly as possible, I loved Dallas' unfailing steadfastness, his love for Jussy shines from the pages. And my heart broke for Justin, dealing with an unfathomable situation but with determination and courage.
This is, quite obviously, a zero steam book, but it really never feels like it's missing, because the love Dallas has for Justin couldn't be more clear in the way he is there, a rock to shelter against the storm of his amnesia.
Can't wait for the rest!
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review
February 15, 2022
Perfection.
People say this word, this phrase, this thought, it's entire meaning doesn't exist.
But read this book and I'm seriously begging you to differ.
He nodded and closed his eyes, clearly still tired. “Took a bit to remember where I was.” His fingers tightened on mine. “The only constant thing in my life since I woke up . . . is you.”
Contrary to my regular reads, No. This is not steamy, this is not forbidden or wild or crazy, no this isn't gonna fuck with your mind and destroy whatever sanity you had left.
It's perhaps even better.
Just one single piece, but what a piece it was. That piece was Dallas.
This book is raw, it was real, and deep, it threw me off from the axis of its heartfelt confessions, gut wrenching reality and it was just so damn beautiful.
The book portrayed the essence of trust, the beauty of human connection and the domino effect of "Who are you without your memories?"
I marvelled at how our hands matched: rough, calloused, our oil-and-grease-stained nails. We each had cuts and bumps on our fingers. These hands worked hard for our money, but they also loved and caressed and touched . . . I knew his hands, how they felt on my body, how he loved to hold hands . . . I brought his knuckles up to my lips, closed my eyes, and cried.
This book captured the most integral part of sadness. And that was the reality. The soul, gut wrenching truth of when life just fucking sucks, and that it squeezes lemon at you, it doesn't just throw you at aggressively, but it throws itself at your bilndsidelessly. It throws at you regardlessly, mindlessly.
The most captivating, absolutely profound part of this book was love. True Love. Love at its purest core. And that was Loyalty, Strength, Honor, Belief, Trust, Understanding, Forgiveness, Acceptance, and Love. Adoration. Completely and enamoured soul wrenching love. A Simple Kind of Love.
It wasn’t hope. It was survival. Because he was my entire world. There was simply no other option.
I wouldn’t give up on him.
I feel like i SHOULD explain why I love this book, like why this book deserves my love, honor and respect, I feel like I should justify my answer by keep on talking.
But honestly, I'm at lost for words.
It genuinely feels like this book took a block of my heart, crushed it and then stamped on it before picking it up and kissing each shattered part.
Overdramatic? Yes.
But bullshit? No.
Now it was me who got teary. “I hope so. If not, he’ll just have to fall in love with me all over again.” I tried to smile, to laugh it off, but couldn’t manage it. Because what if he didn’t? “And if he doesn’t . . . Well, I’ll do whatever he needs to be happy. Because that’s what you do when you love someone, right? You’d do anything to make them happy. Even if that means letting them go.”
Immediate Reactions.
Fuck. What and how did this rip me apart a new heart?
first reread: Feb 15-16, 2022.
absolutely, phenomally beautiful.
With paperback.
People say this word, this phrase, this thought, it's entire meaning doesn't exist.
But read this book and I'm seriously begging you to differ.
He nodded and closed his eyes, clearly still tired. “Took a bit to remember where I was.” His fingers tightened on mine. “The only constant thing in my life since I woke up . . . is you.”
Contrary to my regular reads, No. This is not steamy, this is not forbidden or wild or crazy, no this isn't gonna fuck with your mind and destroy whatever sanity you had left.
It's perhaps even better.
Just one single piece, but what a piece it was. That piece was Dallas.
This book is raw, it was real, and deep, it threw me off from the axis of its heartfelt confessions, gut wrenching reality and it was just so damn beautiful.
The book portrayed the essence of trust, the beauty of human connection and the domino effect of "Who are you without your memories?"
I marvelled at how our hands matched: rough, calloused, our oil-and-grease-stained nails. We each had cuts and bumps on our fingers. These hands worked hard for our money, but they also loved and caressed and touched . . . I knew his hands, how they felt on my body, how he loved to hold hands . . . I brought his knuckles up to my lips, closed my eyes, and cried.
This book captured the most integral part of sadness. And that was the reality. The soul, gut wrenching truth of when life just fucking sucks, and that it squeezes lemon at you, it doesn't just throw you at aggressively, but it throws itself at your bilndsidelessly. It throws at you regardlessly, mindlessly.
The most captivating, absolutely profound part of this book was love. True Love. Love at its purest core. And that was Loyalty, Strength, Honor, Belief, Trust, Understanding, Forgiveness, Acceptance, and Love. Adoration. Completely and enamoured soul wrenching love. A Simple Kind of Love.
It wasn’t hope. It was survival. Because he was my entire world. There was simply no other option.
I wouldn’t give up on him.
I feel like i SHOULD explain why I love this book, like why this book deserves my love, honor and respect, I feel like I should justify my answer by keep on talking.
But honestly, I'm at lost for words.
It genuinely feels like this book took a block of my heart, crushed it and then stamped on it before picking it up and kissing each shattered part.
Overdramatic? Yes.
But bullshit? No.
Now it was me who got teary. “I hope so. If not, he’ll just have to fall in love with me all over again.” I tried to smile, to laugh it off, but couldn’t manage it. Because what if he didn’t? “And if he doesn’t . . . Well, I’ll do whatever he needs to be happy. Because that’s what you do when you love someone, right? You’d do anything to make them happy. Even if that means letting them go.”
Immediate Reactions.
Fuck. What and how did this rip me apart a new heart?
first reread: Feb 15-16, 2022.
absolutely, phenomally beautiful.
With paperback.
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September 13, 2021🌬 so i wasnt bored (a first in a while) but nor did i enjoy this. i think amnesia trope is just not for me. unless ofc its used as a 'karma' plot. as in A screwed up big & B forgets his existence. wouldnt it just be wonderful? imagine the deserved-pain & added grovel A gotta do
November 20, 2020
⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱*I Like This Author*⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱
Well... this was interesting. I liked it. Sure, it could've had more heartbreak in the writing, but I still felt the pangs in my chest so it was well enough written. I did want more angst though, but I liked what I got. But with how far the character has already gotten so far, I'm not sure what book two and three will be about.
The book centers around Justin Keith (30) and his boyfriend of four and a half years, Dallas Muller (how old?). They both work at a successful motorbike mechanic shop that Dallas owns, and are very happy in their relationship and life. That all changes when Justin gets in an accident and loses five years of memory.
Overall, I liked it, it was enjoyable and not once did I think of when I'd be done with the book - which is a good sign. I'm gonna read the next one in the series, but I'm not sure if it'll be as good as this one. Sometimes you just need to read a book at the right time for it work, and this was just the right time to read it for me, I guess.
Quick basic facts:
Genre: - (Adult) Contemporary Romance (M/M).
Series: - Series, Book One.
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Favorite character? - Dallas Muller.
Would I read more by this author/or of series? - Sure.
Would I recommend this book/series? - Yes, I do actually.
Will I read this again in the future? - Who knows.
Rating - 4/3.5 stars.
July 11, 2020
5 My heart remembers you stars!!!
N. R. Walker is one of my favorite authors. Every book I have read by her, I can’t help but get sucked into a heartwarming romance and fall in love with the characters, and this one is no different.
I absolutely adored both MCs, Dallas and Justin, especially Dallas. They are both learning to navigate a new world of “firsts” after Justin is in an accident. They are both struggling in their own way, but they are determined to figure things out.
This is a trilogy, but book 2 is already out and the final book is out very soon. If you need a little feel good story, grab this one and settle in.
N. R. Walker is one of my favorite authors. Every book I have read by her, I can’t help but get sucked into a heartwarming romance and fall in love with the characters, and this one is no different.
I absolutely adored both MCs, Dallas and Justin, especially Dallas. They are both learning to navigate a new world of “firsts” after Justin is in an accident. They are both struggling in their own way, but they are determined to figure things out.
This is a trilogy, but book 2 is already out and the final book is out very soon. If you need a little feel good story, grab this one and settle in.
May 15, 2020
*4.5 stars*
Yes, when it takes me no time at all to go through a book, it sure is a winner. And it was exactly like that for me. Granted, I enjoyed most of the books from N.R. Walker that I read, and this series is looking very good for me. And I’m really looking forward to get the other 2 books. As usual with this author, it’s a story divided into 3 instalments and I’m hooked.
The blurb summarizes very well what it’s all about and this instalment is about Justin’s accident, the first weeks he spends at the hospital discovering the extent and implications of all his injuries and his first week back to the place that is the home he has no recollection of.
It’s narrated from Dallas’s POV, ie Justin’s companion, both in life and in work. And this suited me very well because it enhanced the fear, the uncertainties, the pain Dallas is going through and also the strength of his love for Justin.
It’s sad :
”That’s the hardest part. It’s not just losing the memories. I lost the feelings as well, and I want that back.“
, but also hopeful with enough light to counteract the angst :
”Oh my God, (…) you get to watch Game of Thrones for the first time, all over again (…) and we can re-watch every sporting grand final for the last five years. Footy, ice hockey, surfing world championships…the list is endless.“
, with MCs who are determined to face the physical and psychological effects of this accident. I loved both Dallas, for his unwavering support despite the hurt he feels, and Justin, for his courage through the pain and his benevolence, and rooted for them.
Yes, I was totally immersed in this story and am eagerly looking forward to the rest of Dallas and Justin’s journey.
ARC of “Pieces of you” was generously provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Yes, when it takes me no time at all to go through a book, it sure is a winner. And it was exactly like that for me. Granted, I enjoyed most of the books from N.R. Walker that I read, and this series is looking very good for me. And I’m really looking forward to get the other 2 books. As usual with this author, it’s a story divided into 3 instalments and I’m hooked.
The blurb summarizes very well what it’s all about and this instalment is about Justin’s accident, the first weeks he spends at the hospital discovering the extent and implications of all his injuries and his first week back to the place that is the home he has no recollection of.
It’s narrated from Dallas’s POV, ie Justin’s companion, both in life and in work. And this suited me very well because it enhanced the fear, the uncertainties, the pain Dallas is going through and also the strength of his love for Justin.
It’s sad :
”That’s the hardest part. It’s not just losing the memories. I lost the feelings as well, and I want that back.“
, but also hopeful with enough light to counteract the angst :
”Oh my God, (…) you get to watch Game of Thrones for the first time, all over again (…) and we can re-watch every sporting grand final for the last five years. Footy, ice hockey, surfing world championships…the list is endless.“
, with MCs who are determined to face the physical and psychological effects of this accident. I loved both Dallas, for his unwavering support despite the hurt he feels, and Justin, for his courage through the pain and his benevolence, and rooted for them.
Yes, I was totally immersed in this story and am eagerly looking forward to the rest of Dallas and Justin’s journey.
ARC of “Pieces of you” was generously provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.
August 2, 2021
3.5 stars
This was an okay read.
Too sweet and fluffy even with the whole Amnesia thing.
The characters are likable and again too sweet.
I will continue with book 2. Will see how it goes.
Overall, it was good and i liked it.
This was an okay read.
Too sweet and fluffy even with the whole Amnesia thing.
The characters are likable and again too sweet.
I will continue with book 2. Will see how it goes.
Overall, it was good and i liked it.
dnf
January 31, 2021Audio - 5 Stars
Story - DNF @ 44%
So I realized I listened to book 2 first thinking it was book 1. Strangely enough book 2 worked just fine. Had I listened to book 1 first, I probably wouldn't have continued the series because I'm bored out of my mind with the long winded repetitive inner thoughts. I haven't read book 3 yet, but in my opinion, this really doesn't need to be a series.
Story - DNF @ 44%
So I realized I listened to book 2 first thinking it was book 1. Strangely enough book 2 worked just fine. Had I listened to book 1 first, I probably wouldn't have continued the series because I'm bored out of my mind with the long winded repetitive inner thoughts. I haven't read book 3 yet, but in my opinion, this really doesn't need to be a series.
July 6, 2020
2 Atars
DNF @ 51%
It had the potential to be emotional and/or angsty but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. Time to move on…
DNF @ 51%
It had the potential to be emotional and/or angsty but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. Time to move on…
September 12, 2021
Super Sweet & Lovely
Zero angst for an amnesia story.
One MC loses 5 years of memory.
One MC is perfection in support of his lover who does not remember him.
No sex. Short and sweet.
Great narration by a new to me narrator. I enjoyed the change of pace (from Joel Leslie).
Zero angst for an amnesia story.
One MC loses 5 years of memory.
One MC is perfection in support of his lover who does not remember him.
No sex. Short and sweet.
Great narration by a new to me narrator. I enjoyed the change of pace (from Joel Leslie).
August 22, 2024
I have read this 4 times, clearly I came around 😂
4.5
1st read - April, 2021:
listen. I love NRW. And I really like these two and the premise for the series.
But I am just so over this format. Like whyyy. I don't want three 190ish page length thrown together novella type things. Give me a full fledged, fully developed novel with a proper beginning, middle and end.
I didn't love it in the Thomas Elkin series, but after reading the Spencer Cohen and Red Dirt Heart (which was the most successfully executed one imo), I've just about had it.
Give me a damn novel.
Yes, the novel is Bossy
And no, I wouldn't be this frustrated if I didn't like these characters half as much as I do.
It is because I like them that I want better for them!
4.5
1st read - April, 2021:
listen. I love NRW. And I really like these two and the premise for the series.
But I am just so over this format. Like whyyy. I don't want three 190ish page length thrown together novella type things. Give me a full fledged, fully developed novel with a proper beginning, middle and end.
I didn't love it in the Thomas Elkin series, but after reading the Spencer Cohen and Red Dirt Heart (which was the most successfully executed one imo), I've just about had it.
Give me a damn novel.
Yes, the novel is Bossy
And no, I wouldn't be this frustrated if I didn't like these characters half as much as I do.
It is because I like them that I want better for them!
May 24, 2020
Sigh, I'm not that much of a fan of the direction N.R.Walker's books are taking lately...
Usually she takes common and over-used tropes and brings something completely fresh to it... I don't really see that with this story.
Basic love story involving Justin, who has amnesia after a car accident. His long-time boyfriend, Dallas, is missing from Justin's memories and emotions.
Five years of love and companionship gone as if it never happened.
This is the story of their journey back to each other. There is no resolve here, but a second chance at love and hope for the return of memories.
Don't get me wrong, it's a sweet story... but it lacks the depth that draws me to N.R.Walker's stories. Usually I can't shake her characters, they infiltrate my very being and tangle up all my emotions. I felt very distance from this story, it didn't pull me in.
Just an acknowledgment of a well written M/M romance but I hate to say, nothing new or special and I'm very disappointed.
Usually she takes common and over-used tropes and brings something completely fresh to it... I don't really see that with this story.
Basic love story involving Justin, who has amnesia after a car accident. His long-time boyfriend, Dallas, is missing from Justin's memories and emotions.
Five years of love and companionship gone as if it never happened.
This is the story of their journey back to each other. There is no resolve here, but a second chance at love and hope for the return of memories.
Don't get me wrong, it's a sweet story... but it lacks the depth that draws me to N.R.Walker's stories. Usually I can't shake her characters, they infiltrate my very being and tangle up all my emotions. I felt very distance from this story, it didn't pull me in.
Just an acknowledgment of a well written M/M romance but I hate to say, nothing new or special and I'm very disappointed.
July 9, 2022
reread count #1
my first audiobook! yay!
I LOVE IT! this is my first reread of this book but i’m just going to review how the audio went first :) so, the aussie accent doesn’t bother me that much, but it was quite obvious at a lot of times (obviously) LOL i still love it :) i think i can ONLY listen to books that i’ve read or only my favourites because i can focus better when i already know the storyline - that’s just my observation and preference. and i will def listen to more audios of my fav books! the difference of reading and listening is about the feeling throughout the book. i said i cried in this three times before, but as i listen to this, i already cried 6 times only by chapter 4. the sad and hurt feelings in this one are so much better heard than read, but both are amazing! i also think that i took longer to finish the book than reading, wayyy longer bcs i’m suck at this apparently. still love it though. so i have to make time and tell myself that it’s okay to take a longer time to finish a book hahah, but it was such an amazing experience! next stop is Saint bcs that would be just tearing my soul apart and who doesn’t want that? 🤣🤣 special thanks to my audio-god, Kati that helped me with tips and LOTS of recs. audios are def worth it! i just have to find the right time and right book to get into it. and eat my meds to help me focus 🤣🤣
anyway, this story will always, always has a special place in my heart. Dallas and Justin are so meant to be. this doesn’t hurt like the first time, it hurts so much more. and i’m all here for it. still 5 stars, always 5 stars.
default review:
”My heart remembers you.”
Pieces of You might be the best one I’ve ever read this year. Amnesia trope is my new favourite trope. This book gives me all the feels. Ache, anxious, pain, and giddy. How can I ask for more? This ONE SHORT book I’ve read this year manage to teach me a HUNDRED lessons (I’m being hyperbolic but you get how in loveeee I am)
I cried 3 times reading this. All because of those sweet and heartbreaking moments. Overall, I can say that this book destroyed me in the most beautiful way.
In order for me to love the MC, usually I have to find anything that can relate their personality to mine, but this was different. A whole new level. Justin and Dallas stole my heart, and they just have to be themselves. That’s it! JUST. BE. THEM. I am head over heels for both of them. Let’s talk about it shall we?
Dallas, oh dear, Dallas. The pain he had to go through with no ends of just hanging by his hope for Justin. My heart breaks for him. The willingness to keep going, shows that Dallas is a loving and loyal man. Eventhough their love story before the tragedy happen weren’t told in depth, the love he has for Justin was immaculate! I can feel their love, their deep connection and memories of each other. They were perfect 😭 Despite how awful he was feeling with what happened, he kept going, for Justin. Always, for Justin. And the way he had only a little remnants of Justin, he learned to appreciate every moment he had with him. That was so beautiful I feel it through my bones….
I’d take anything he could give me, and if that was a slight quirk of his lips, I’d gladly take it.
He smiled when I got there every morning. Which might have been only for iced coffee. . . but it was a smile nonetheless.
And Justin, my heart breaks for him too. I imagined myself in his shoes, your life were taken away from you, trying to fit in, trying to become someone who you forgot. The struggles and confusion, but oh, Justin, you tried. You tried and I love every second of it.
”It’s all I want. Just something. I don’t care about the goddamn fridge. I want memories of you.”
Oh, and the side characters were amazing as well. They were fun and caring towards everyone around them, I love it! Gah, this is so good! I can’t wait for book two and three!
my first audiobook! yay!
I LOVE IT! this is my first reread of this book but i’m just going to review how the audio went first :) so, the aussie accent doesn’t bother me that much, but it was quite obvious at a lot of times (obviously) LOL i still love it :) i think i can ONLY listen to books that i’ve read or only my favourites because i can focus better when i already know the storyline - that’s just my observation and preference. and i will def listen to more audios of my fav books! the difference of reading and listening is about the feeling throughout the book. i said i cried in this three times before, but as i listen to this, i already cried 6 times only by chapter 4. the sad and hurt feelings in this one are so much better heard than read, but both are amazing! i also think that i took longer to finish the book than reading, wayyy longer bcs i’m suck at this apparently. still love it though. so i have to make time and tell myself that it’s okay to take a longer time to finish a book hahah, but it was such an amazing experience! next stop is Saint bcs that would be just tearing my soul apart and who doesn’t want that? 🤣🤣 special thanks to my audio-god, Kati that helped me with tips and LOTS of recs. audios are def worth it! i just have to find the right time and right book to get into it. and eat my meds to help me focus 🤣🤣
anyway, this story will always, always has a special place in my heart. Dallas and Justin are so meant to be. this doesn’t hurt like the first time, it hurts so much more. and i’m all here for it. still 5 stars, always 5 stars.
default review:
”My heart remembers you.”
Pieces of You might be the best one I’ve ever read this year. Amnesia trope is my new favourite trope. This book gives me all the feels. Ache, anxious, pain, and giddy. How can I ask for more? This ONE SHORT book I’ve read this year manage to teach me a HUNDRED lessons (I’m being hyperbolic but you get how in loveeee I am)
I cried 3 times reading this. All because of those sweet and heartbreaking moments. Overall, I can say that this book destroyed me in the most beautiful way.
In order for me to love the MC, usually I have to find anything that can relate their personality to mine, but this was different. A whole new level. Justin and Dallas stole my heart, and they just have to be themselves. That’s it! JUST. BE. THEM. I am head over heels for both of them. Let’s talk about it shall we?
Dallas, oh dear, Dallas. The pain he had to go through with no ends of just hanging by his hope for Justin. My heart breaks for him. The willingness to keep going, shows that Dallas is a loving and loyal man. Eventhough their love story before the tragedy happen weren’t told in depth, the love he has for Justin was immaculate! I can feel their love, their deep connection and memories of each other. They were perfect 😭 Despite how awful he was feeling with what happened, he kept going, for Justin. Always, for Justin. And the way he had only a little remnants of Justin, he learned to appreciate every moment he had with him. That was so beautiful I feel it through my bones….
I’d take anything he could give me, and if that was a slight quirk of his lips, I’d gladly take it.
He smiled when I got there every morning. Which might have been only for iced coffee. . . but it was a smile nonetheless.
And Justin, my heart breaks for him too. I imagined myself in his shoes, your life were taken away from you, trying to fit in, trying to become someone who you forgot. The struggles and confusion, but oh, Justin, you tried. You tried and I love every second of it.
”It’s all I want. Just something. I don’t care about the goddamn fridge. I want memories of you.”
Oh, and the side characters were amazing as well. They were fun and caring towards everyone around them, I love it! Gah, this is so good! I can’t wait for book two and three!
December 23, 2024
Reread/Relisten #3: December 2024
Still one of my favorite couples from NR Walker!
Reread/Relisten #2: May 2023
Dallas is literally the best book boyfriend ever haha he’s so patient and caring and loving ugh, Justin you got it good with him!
Reread/Relisten #1: December 2022
Bumping it up to 5 stars this book was great the second time and Dallas, you are what book boyfriends are made of! I just love these two and I can’t wait to continue with the rest of the series!
4.5 stars-September 2022
i could not put this down, and i honestly thought i was going to start crying a few times haha but jeez Dallas is a saint he literally would do anything for Justin and i felt Dallas's pain every time Justin remembered something or someone but not Dallas.
I can't wait to continue the journey with these two in book two! I swear NR Walker can always get me out of a book slump haha.
Still one of my favorite couples from NR Walker!
Reread/Relisten #2: May 2023
Dallas is literally the best book boyfriend ever haha he’s so patient and caring and loving ugh, Justin you got it good with him!
Reread/Relisten #1: December 2022
Bumping it up to 5 stars this book was great the second time and Dallas, you are what book boyfriends are made of! I just love these two and I can’t wait to continue with the rest of the series!
4.5 stars-September 2022
i could not put this down, and i honestly thought i was going to start crying a few times haha but jeez Dallas is a saint he literally would do anything for Justin and i felt Dallas's pain every time Justin remembered something or someone but not Dallas.
I can't wait to continue the journey with these two in book two! I swear NR Walker can always get me out of a book slump haha.
November 10, 2023
This got buried in my tbr list, and I only just found it again. I'm so glad I did.
I loved this first part of the trilogy so much.
Usually I have a favourite in the MC couple, but I fell in love with both Dallas and Justin equally.
Most of the books I read are set in the US or the UK, so it's always nice reading a N.R. Walker book and getting all the familiar Aussie slang and places I actually know.
Loved this, already onto the next. ❤️❤️❤️
I loved this first part of the trilogy so much.
Usually I have a favourite in the MC couple, but I fell in love with both Dallas and Justin equally.
Most of the books I read are set in the US or the UK, so it's always nice reading a N.R. Walker book and getting all the familiar Aussie slang and places I actually know.
Loved this, already onto the next. ❤️❤️❤️
November 14, 2023
This was so good! And wow so many emotions packed into one short novel.
I think this is the best amnesia trope book I've read. I'm going to ignore my TBR and immediately read the next two books in the series.
I think this is the best amnesia trope book I've read. I'm going to ignore my TBR and immediately read the next two books in the series.
March 25, 2024
Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.
“[…]I don’t know you the same as you know me, but my heart does. This is the only memory I can feel.” He looked at me with tears in his eyes. “My heart remembers you.”
I cried a small lake while listening to this audiobook. It was surprisingly low angst, but man was it sad. It’s a rough story, but you can always trust N. R. Walker to do it well and get it right. The characters are absolutely beautiful and I just want them to be healthy and happy. They’re on their way there, but I’m going to have to start book 2 as soon as possible. A great friend said the three books read more like one continuous story.
I very much loved this. Excited for the next one.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Established couple
Tragic accident
Amnesia
Rebuilding of a life
Boss/employee
Hurt/comfort
Sort of second chance
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Injured MC
Car accident
Hospitalization
Traumatic brain injury
Details of post-injury recovery
Surgery
Loss of memory (retrograde amnesia)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, mostly single (first and last chapter from other MCs POV)
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: N/A
Main characters’ age: 30 and not specified
Series: Trilogy
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 185
“We’ll get back to that. You fell in love with me once, what’s to say you can’t love me twice?”
He closed his eyes and leaned into me, letting himself be held. And even though we’d kissed thousands of times, this was our first. Our very first kiss all over again.
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“[…]I don’t know you the same as you know me, but my heart does. This is the only memory I can feel.” He looked at me with tears in his eyes. “My heart remembers you.”
I cried a small lake while listening to this audiobook. It was surprisingly low angst, but man was it sad. It’s a rough story, but you can always trust N. R. Walker to do it well and get it right. The characters are absolutely beautiful and I just want them to be healthy and happy. They’re on their way there, but I’m going to have to start book 2 as soon as possible. A great friend said the three books read more like one continuous story.
I very much loved this. Excited for the next one.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Established couple
Tragic accident
Amnesia
Rebuilding of a life
Boss/employee
Hurt/comfort
Sort of second chance
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Injured MC
Car accident
Hospitalization
Traumatic brain injury
Details of post-injury recovery
Surgery
Loss of memory (retrograde amnesia)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, mostly single (first and last chapter from other MCs POV)
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: N/A
Main characters’ age: 30 and not specified
Series: Trilogy
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 185
“We’ll get back to that. You fell in love with me once, what’s to say you can’t love me twice?”
He closed his eyes and leaned into me, letting himself be held. And even though we’d kissed thousands of times, this was our first. Our very first kiss all over again.
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July 6, 2020
4.5 stars! Very well done.
December 15, 2024
Ohhh nice.
Even though I had to go a little delulu, because seriously, people like Dallas simply do not exist. If my significant other completely forgot about me, no matter how hard I tried, knowing that it wasn’t his fault that he was literally hit by a truck, I would still be a little bitch about it.
This book was so deeply Australian and as a bogan with a motorbike riding mechanic for a husband, and family in Newcastle, this world was so familiar to me. Discussing the pros and cons of KTM’s against Yamahas, toasted sandwiches, “bloody hell” and “mate”, KFC as a treat and bickering about the NRL. Then just stick 2 completely unrealistic, perfect and non-flawed MC’s in that world and I got a bit confused.
Like an evil troll, I adore an amnesia trope. I love the heart wrenching longing and all the falling in love over again moments, which this story really delivers on.
Justin:
“All he ever wished for was for someone to hold him and tell him that everything would be okay.”
This quote reminded me so much of the bar scene from the wedding singer, I had to LOL.
.
Aussie accent narration was excellent.
Even though I had to go a little delulu, because seriously, people like Dallas simply do not exist. If my significant other completely forgot about me, no matter how hard I tried, knowing that it wasn’t his fault that he was literally hit by a truck, I would still be a little bitch about it.
This book was so deeply Australian and as a bogan with a motorbike riding mechanic for a husband, and family in Newcastle, this world was so familiar to me. Discussing the pros and cons of KTM’s against Yamahas, toasted sandwiches, “bloody hell” and “mate”, KFC as a treat and bickering about the NRL. Then just stick 2 completely unrealistic, perfect and non-flawed MC’s in that world and I got a bit confused.
Like an evil troll, I adore an amnesia trope. I love the heart wrenching longing and all the falling in love over again moments, which this story really delivers on.
Justin:
“All he ever wished for was for someone to hold him and tell him that everything would be okay.”
This quote reminded me so much of the bar scene from the wedding singer, I had to LOL.
.
Aussie accent narration was excellent.
March 21, 2023
This was great! I'm afraid to start the next book fearing things will get dramatic in a bad way and I'll hate it. I did borrow the next audio from the library so I am braving it.
Book 1 is perfect for me. I have a weakness for amnesia stories and this hit all the marks. I loved Justin and Dallas, they are so cute together. And the way Justin didn't shy away from Dallas made me love him more. Dallas was nervous of course, not wanting to do anything that would scare Justin off or make him self conscious. He handled it brilliantly.
I have nothing bad to say about the story and the narration just pushed it over the top. The narrator was the PERFECT choice!!!!! He is an actor, giving LIFE to these characters. I knew who was talking, not that we get Justin's POV until the end, but in the dialogue, I knew who was who.
All the stars for everyone. 😊💜
Book 1 is perfect for me. I have a weakness for amnesia stories and this hit all the marks. I loved Justin and Dallas, they are so cute together. And the way Justin didn't shy away from Dallas made me love him more. Dallas was nervous of course, not wanting to do anything that would scare Justin off or make him self conscious. He handled it brilliantly.
I have nothing bad to say about the story and the narration just pushed it over the top. The narrator was the PERFECT choice!!!!! He is an actor, giving LIFE to these characters. I knew who was talking, not that we get Justin's POV until the end, but in the dialogue, I knew who was who.
All the stars for everyone. 😊💜
October 31, 2022
Why didn't I read it before?!?! This trilogy was seriously so good. I binge read the entire series within 2 days. Worth it...
May 21, 2020
*** WARNING : POSSIBLE SPOILER***
OMG where do I start?
Pieces of You is NR Walker's new series, and I think I'm pretty sure this series is going to be my new favorite from Nic!
The main theme of Dallas and Justin is Justin's ability to remember his last five years of his life with Dallas, his living in boyfriend, the most perfect boyfriend in the world.
Perfect.
Yeah. That's the only word to describe Dallas.
After a devastating accident that day, Dallas was just a handsome stranger who's there everyday accompanying Justin through his recovery. He didn't remember Dallas. At all.
But Dallas, because he's already perfect, he stays.
My heart hurts for Dallas, for the love he gave Justin so freely, so unconditionally. My God, like the doctor said to Dallas, she wish every patients of her, got someone like Dallas.
Because even though Justin thought he's still a stranger, Dallas was there for him.
Justin's brain remembered, or knowing some things, but never Dallas.
There's one thing Justin determined telling Dallas and everyone about the 'poster of Harley Davidson' he kept seeing in his dream, but he didn't see yet. But one day, something happened, and Justin heart knows, that his heart remembered Dallas.
But would everything back to normal, or Justin and Dallas have to fight for their future together to be the way they were before, or make a new memories?
Pieces of You is a tear jerking story that I wouldn't change to another story.
The love Dallas gave to Justin was just beautiful, it hurts. I wanted to hold Dallas all the time and tell him, "Everything will be okay"
Note : this is a series, but the ending is not a cliffhanger, so you can read it right away. Very much highly recommended!
"My heart remembers you"
OMG where do I start?
Pieces of You is NR Walker's new series, and I think I'm pretty sure this series is going to be my new favorite from Nic!
The main theme of Dallas and Justin is Justin's ability to remember his last five years of his life with Dallas, his living in boyfriend, the most perfect boyfriend in the world.
Perfect.
Yeah. That's the only word to describe Dallas.
After a devastating accident that day, Dallas was just a handsome stranger who's there everyday accompanying Justin through his recovery. He didn't remember Dallas. At all.
But Dallas, because he's already perfect, he stays.
My heart hurts for Dallas, for the love he gave Justin so freely, so unconditionally. My God, like the doctor said to Dallas, she wish every patients of her, got someone like Dallas.
Because even though Justin thought he's still a stranger, Dallas was there for him.
“I’m not going anywhere, Juss. We can get back to this. If you never remember anything, it’s okay. We’ll make new memories. You’re very loved by everyone. You’ll have it again.”He closed his eyes again, tears beading on his eyelashes. “I want to remember,” he whispered.
Justin's brain remembered, or knowing some things, but never Dallas.
There's one thing Justin determined telling Dallas and everyone about the 'poster of Harley Davidson' he kept seeing in his dream, but he didn't see yet. But one day, something happened, and Justin heart knows, that his heart remembered Dallas.
But would everything back to normal, or Justin and Dallas have to fight for their future together to be the way they were before, or make a new memories?
"Years ago, I made a promise to you to be by your side through whatever life threw at us. I know you don’t remember, but you don’t have to. Because I remember. And I’ll be by your side for as long as you’ll have me.”
Pieces of You is a tear jerking story that I wouldn't change to another story.
The love Dallas gave to Justin was just beautiful, it hurts. I wanted to hold Dallas all the time and tell him, "Everything will be okay"
Note : this is a series, but the ending is not a cliffhanger, so you can read it right away. Very much highly recommended!
June 1, 2024
First of 3 books about a couple falling in love all again after one of them has amnesia after a bad accident.
I don’t think I’ve ever read a book about amnesia so far that painted such a realistic picture of it (or what I feel is realistic- I don’t really know much about it).
Is the story of Dallas, who owns a bike shop in Newcastle/ Australia, and his boyfriend Justin. It starts with Justin having an accident, waking up without any memories of the past 5 years.
It’s… heartbreaking and beautiful. Being part of their struggle made me think - what if such a thing would happen to me? If I couldn’t remember my husband? My kids? How would I cope? What if it happened to my husband? If he couldn’t remember me? Us?
So maybe that’s one of the reasons I didn’t mind the slightly repetitive inner monologues. I wonder what compelled N.R. James to write this book. Had something similar happened to her or someone she cared for?
In any case: interesting trope, and absolutely lovable characters. I’ll definitely continue this series.
I don’t think I’ve ever read a book about amnesia so far that painted such a realistic picture of it (or what I feel is realistic- I don’t really know much about it).
Is the story of Dallas, who owns a bike shop in Newcastle/ Australia, and his boyfriend Justin. It starts with Justin having an accident, waking up without any memories of the past 5 years.
It’s… heartbreaking and beautiful. Being part of their struggle made me think - what if such a thing would happen to me? If I couldn’t remember my husband? My kids? How would I cope? What if it happened to my husband? If he couldn’t remember me? Us?
So maybe that’s one of the reasons I didn’t mind the slightly repetitive inner monologues. I wonder what compelled N.R. James to write this book. Had something similar happened to her or someone she cared for?
In any case: interesting trope, and absolutely lovable characters. I’ll definitely continue this series.
June 27, 2021
A second chance at love after a tragic accident.
Pieces of You
will have you swooning for Justin and Dallas and their once seemingly perfect future. This book was so beautiful and real that you cannot help but have faith in the sheer power of love. Can't wait for book two
Pieces of Me
, so I can see how Dallas and Justin get to their happily ever after.
October 14, 2020
5 stars audio
5 HIT stars story!!! Can't wait for audio version of book 2 and 3 to come out.
5 HIT stars story!!! Can't wait for audio version of book 2 and 3 to come out.
October 8, 2022
Why haven't I read it sooner
May 27, 2020
This story begins with a happy, established couple, until an accident shakes them to the core. Justin is T-boned by a truck on a wet road, and in addition to his physical damages, he has a traumatic brain injury, and loses memories of the last five years of his life. In his muddled understanding, he's twenty-five, and hasn't even moved to the city where he met Dallas, his boyfriend. For Dallas, it's a stab in the heart to be a stranger to the man he loves and lives with. For Justin, it's a world of hurt and confusion.
There are some poignant moments in this one, and a lovely, solid relationship. It's sweeter than you might expect from the premise. Justin has real consequences from his accident and head trauma, including some aphasia. But he doesn't have the anger, mood-swings, vertigo, vomiting, inability to read or watch TV, etc, that can make a TBI into an even bigger nightmare. He's a sweet, calm, rational guy and makes his way through the fog of loss and frustration with the best grace he can manage. And Dallas is unwavering in his support.
I was really glad this author didn't get into the manufactured-angst trap of "don't tell him about your relationship till he remembers on his own" that some amnesia stories dabble in. The idea that you should lie by omission to someone whose own brain is lying to them is one that sets my teeth on edge, and I was pleased by the low-key truth-telling here that had Dallas explain who they were to each other, while still not pushing Justin to feel something he didn't.
The ending is sweet and warm, but there is clearly a long road ahead for Justin, and for Dallas at his side.
There are some poignant moments in this one, and a lovely, solid relationship. It's sweeter than you might expect from the premise. Justin has real consequences from his accident and head trauma, including some aphasia. But he doesn't have the anger, mood-swings, vertigo, vomiting, inability to read or watch TV, etc, that can make a TBI into an even bigger nightmare. He's a sweet, calm, rational guy and makes his way through the fog of loss and frustration with the best grace he can manage. And Dallas is unwavering in his support.
I was really glad this author didn't get into the manufactured-angst trap of "don't tell him about your relationship till he remembers on his own" that some amnesia stories dabble in. The idea that you should lie by omission to someone whose own brain is lying to them is one that sets my teeth on edge, and I was pleased by the low-key truth-telling here that had Dallas explain who they were to each other, while still not pushing Justin to feel something he didn't.
The ending is sweet and warm, but there is clearly a long road ahead for Justin, and for Dallas at his side.
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