Well done Ms Newfolk! I enjoyed the way this book read. It seems that English may not be the author's native language as things were worded oddly and that is what gave this story its charm. Very low on angst and believable characters traveling in a picturesque country round out this sweet romance perfectly. It is wordy at times but I'm not sure that a better editor would have helped or hurt the flow. Very enjoyable. ( )

This story was really touching, romantic, and emotion provoking. Joel and David were childhood best friends who got separated by a move. Neither has forgotten the other, but finally 13 years later they are reunited. Unfortunately it was because Joel's parents died, but the best friends being reunited started the path to healing.

I thought the story was really intriguing. Joel and David's mothers were best friends and created a travel journal, so the guys set out to use their journal as a guide to follow. They become very close right away, and despite not being out, David falls head over heels in love with Joel. There are some bumps for the guys, but the family and friends in the book were lovely. I had genuine tears as I read about their mothers, and thought it was all beautifully written. The imagery and description of Portugal made me feel like I was there and now I really want to go. Very beautiful all around.

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