whisperingchapters
Written on Dec 20, 2016
I had to buy this second novel since I had books 1 and 3, and I have to say it's probably my favorite of the series (although, it's battling that first place with the third book). I love second chance romance stories and this one did not disappoint at all! I was so eager (picture me jumping up and down) to read Eric 'Thor' Jansen's story. This man was engaged to Becca years ago, but when it came down to choose the military life or her, he chose the military, leaving Becca completely heartbroken. Eric has always loved flying and he thought that was all he wanted to do for life until a tragic accident and a loss causes him to rethink his life choices. This leads him to take a break from the military and go back home, to which he hasn't been to in forever. It may also have to do with the fact that he may encounter Becca, as he did before choosing to go back home.
"How could someone feel like an old friend and a stranger at the same time? Was it my own wishful thinking imagining a connection that no longer existed, or was it possible that even with the time apart, there was still a piece of me that he held in the palm of his hand?"
Becca never forgot Eric. After ten years, Becca still hurts and when they see each other again, she's not prepared for all those feelings to resurface along with anger. She wants him out of her life, but with him being back in their small town, she's bound to see him all the time. She tells him to go back to where he came from and stay, but Eric isn't going to give up so easily. He knows he wants her back. She's the only woman he's ever wanted and he's ready to make things right.
Love was easy; trust was the hard part.
Into the Blue was very different to Fly with Me. In this one, the relationship progressed at a slow and believable pace that had my insides melting every time Eric and Becca would be together. Eric's pursue of Becca was so heartwarming and so sweet. I loved that Becca didn't just accept Eric immediately. She knew she had to guard her heart so she took things very slowly to see if she could learn to trust him again. At the same time, she helped Eric get the help he needed after the loss he suffered in the accident. They were both their for each other in so many ways. Their relationship is probably the most endearing and sweet one of the three stories. I fell hard for both of them. Their characters are so mature, loving, caring. Both are hurting for different things, but they each understand their pain.
Overall, Into the Blue is a magnificent and heartwarming second chance story that's going on my most memorable second chance romance story list for sure.This review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews.
