This book was so emotional and touching. I would consider it a love story and a life lessons story. None of the relationship developments were traditional.

Melanie and Xavier were lovers. Some misunderstandings and silliness happened. Neither one of them were really mature. Anyways, their relationship ended, but it didn't get any closure, just ended. Both were devastated. They always thought of each other as the one that got away. Melanie puts her focus into getting an education. Xavier is just kinda spinning in limbo with his life (because he already had a set career before) and accidentally gets Alyssa pregnant. They end up making a go of it even though his heart belongs to Melanie. Over time, Alyssa develops cancer and Xavier realizes that he loves Alyssa. And the kicker is Melanie is Alyssa's hospice nurse after it gets to the point of no return.

Maybe we were never supposed to be forever. Maybe we were supposed to be a stepping stone to greater things in our lives; the perfect career for her and my beautiful son for me.

You would think with all of these people in the same house, with their histories and connections, sparks of rage or passion would be flying. Instead, everything is set to a slow burn allowing attachments to grow all around.

The biggest draw for me (maybe because I'm a mother) was the son, Jacob. Knowing Alyssa and Jacob were going to have to let each other go hurt my heart. I cannot imagine another woman raising my child in my absence. I loved all the scenes involving Jacob throughout the entire book.

This story is definitely different than anything I've read, and I'm very glad that I read it.






***Copy given in exchange for an honest review***



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