It's not often I'm caught by surprise. I guess I was expecting more of a light read and instead got a book that knocked my socks off emotionally. This story was different and so entertaining too. I was really impressed with what I read and Jewel E. Ann for writing such an amazing story. And for everyone who is wondering, the title is perfect for this book!This story is fast paced. I found Vivian and Oliver's first meeting to be really cute, especially when it turned out the universe was plotting for them to find each other, even if they didn't. I loved alike they both were; they had issues from their pasts that were keeping themselves from being happy and living in the present. They really had to work to make their relationship happen. It felt like Oliver had all the power when it came to their relationship, but only because he held onto his secrets for the longest.There were moments when I laughed, like the cowboy scene Vivian sees, or the birthday present that falls onto the floor in front of Vivian's parents, and many others. There were moments when I was frustrated with either Vivian and Oliver, or both of them. I also got teary eyed when it became clear what it was they were going to have to overcome to be together. They also had some really hot moments. The chemistry between them was amazing.I didn't put this book down once. I'm surprised this is the first book by Jewel E. Ann I've read. I look forward to reading more from her. I hope Chance, Oliver's brother gets his own story. He certainly needs to be taken down a peg or two. 4 out of 5 stars Kindle Copy for ReviewLife is all but hiding painful truths.We meet Vivian Graham who finds herself working at The Green Pot a nursery that also sell legalize marijuana in Boston. She has a bad ass tattoo on her back covering up scars from falling in a campfire and has issues about her attractiveness due to the scars and being a virgin still. Especially when her best male friend whom she has always idolize was the cause of her accident and his further rejection year later while she was offering him her virginity.Vivian has loyal friends who try to keep her well rounded. Planning to enter Harvard after a two year break due to financial problems, she considers herself a nerdy geek planning to get her Business degree. She has a penchant for Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and Boston Kreme donuts.Oliver Konrad a former Harvard graduate and lawyer has recently returned from living Portland. His three years was supposed to be the happiest time of his life. He moved to Portland and married the love of his life so she could be closer to her parents. Things were looking good as they ended up having a daughter and his law career was going well despite the long hours.But one fateful evening things were going to change dramatically. Coming home early with flowers for his wife and excited to spend the evening with his two girls, he walks into a nightmare. Finding his daughter smothered by her own pillow and then finding his wife lying in a pool of blood with a knife still in her hand he manages to call for help and saves her life. But at that moment he falls out of love with her as he soon learns that she has always been suffering from depression.Oliver returns to Boston trying to move on as he ends up working for his brother doing landscaping jobs. Trading his three piece suits for work boots he meets Vivian. Actually they been running into each other in the train while she drinks her coffee and seductively licks her donut drivIng him crazy.They keep running into each other as he turns out to be her new next door neighbor. Slowly they become friends and find themselves in bed. Neither one plans to fall with each other as they let things happen. She knows he has secrets but figures he will tell her when she is ready but things don’t go perfect for them.Can these two find happiness together and move on? Love is never perfect nor the situation ideal as we must make peace to move on.
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Absolutely loved this book. Highly recommend. I cannot wait to read more from this author!!!
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