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5 of 5 stars

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I love how this story played out. The blurb had already reeled me in and I couldn't wait to dive into this story. Theresa DaLayne delivered a very powerful and meaningful story, in a way that it deals with loss, alcoholism, guilt over a death, among other things, which is what makes this story so enjoyable and leaves the readers wanting more.

Jake is a loving and caring son. He's always looking out for his mom, even miles away. His mom has a seizure and he flies to Washington State to be with her and take care of her. Jake doesn't agree with his mom living with Wayne, a gold-digger, because he's taking all of the money from Jake's mom to buy drinks at a bar. One day, Wayne beat up Jake and Jake's mom and Wayne was sent to prison.

Maya doesn't want to move to Kodiak, Alaska but does so anyways so she can be with her family after a tragic event. Maya and Jake run into each other a few times before finally meeting face to face and the connection is right there for them.

Their story develops at a medium-slow pace but it is set perfectly. Everything matches, the characters are very lovable and each characters deals with their own life crisis that tears them apart inside, along with the reader. It is impossible not to feel anything while reading this story.

I will definitely be on the look out for this author because I want and I need more of her writing style.

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