Dotted Lines (Runaway, #5)

by Devney Perry

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

Dotted Lines by Devney Perry concludes the Runaway series and what an awesome conclusion. In this emotional and satisfying conclusion, readers get the chance to experience Clara and Karsons’ story. I waited for this story with quiet anticipation, and it didn’t disappoint.

It’s Clara’s turn to ensure the Cadillac reaches its final destination, in the hands of Karson. It’s a trip that would prove bittersweet as it stirred up a combination of painful and warm memories.

Twelve years ago Clara and Karson fell in love with each other. They shared a love so innocent, sweet and full of passion. Circumstances, however, ripped them apart and their paths never crossed again until now.

With the majority of the story set in the past, readers had the chance to learn what brought these two together and how they ended up drifting apart. They both had been through a lot as teenagers  and have come such a long way as adults. They both suffered emotional and physical abuse at the hands of the persons entrusted to protect them.

The reunion did not go as smoothly as one would hope. After all, it has been twelve years. However, through it all their feelings for each other survived the years of separation. Throughout the story, I kept hoping they could overcome the obstacles and seize their happily ever after.

Perry provided her readers with a beautiful epilogue which gave insight into the lives of all the characters in series twenty-three years later. I enjoyed seeing how much each couple had grown and what they had accomplished. Seeing how their children have grown and making a life for themselves was also an added treat. I am secretly hoping Perry will write their story one day.

Overall, Dotted Lines delivered a beautiful second chance romance. Fans of Perry and contemporary romance will want to add this newest release to their library.