I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Bittersweet novel about a lifelong love. I love the ending.

Joseph and Evelyn have spent a lifetime together and can’t imagine ever spending time apart. So when Evelyn is diagnosed with rapidly progressing Parkinson’s they make a pact to give themselves one more year to live, then die together on their own terms. The novel switches back and forth between Joseph and Evelyn’s viewpoints and covers multiple decades from their teenage years during the 1940s when they initially fell in love to the early 2000’s and the year they’ve designated their last. This is a beautifully written story of love and how it’s not always wine and roses but true love endures even during the toughest of times. I laughed, I cried. I loved getting to know Joseph, Evelyn, and their offspring, the difficulties they endured and the times they were ready to give up but in the end how love held the family together. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley & Harlequin Trade Publishing for a copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

The Days I Loved You Most is about an elderly couple, Evelyn and Joseph, who've been married for over 60 years. Sadly, Evelyn finds out she's very sick and doesn't have much time left. Unable to imagine life without each other, they decide to pass away together in a year. Along the way, they remember their happy moments and deal with their regrets. Their grown kids join them as they try to do things they've always wanted to do. But as their deadline approaches, they have to face the tough reality of their choice and think about the mark they'll leave on their family.

This book made me sob more than I'd like to admit! "The Days I Loved You Most" blew me away and left me a total mess. It's not my usual cup of tea, but man, did it hit me hard. I laughed, I cried, and then I cried some more. It's all about love, real and raw. Even if you're not into this kind of stuff, trust me, you'll be hooked. This book is just something else. I can't even find the right words to describe how much it affected me. Just read it. Seriously, it's a game-changer for everyone, no matter what you usually read.

5 STARS!!!!!

Evelyn and Joe fell in love in 1941, and now, 60 years later, Evelyn gets a diagnosis that will mean an ugly end. Before that happens, she is going to enjoy the last year of her life and end things on her terms. Joseph doesn’t want to live without her, so they make a pact to do it together. Their three children aren’t thrilled by their plans. The novels goes back and forth in time to the challenges they faced but how it was all OK because they had love.

I didn’t identify with any of the characters and found myself speed reading out of boredom.

NetGalley provided an advance copy of this novel, which RELEASES JULY 20, 2024.

How many times have you said "I can't live without __?" It could be a person, a pet, anything we love with our heart and soul and never want to lose. It's human nature to cling to what we love, even when we know nothing lasts forever. But for Evelyn and Joseph the thought of being separated by death is unfathomable, so when Evelyn is diagnosed with a debilitating illness the devoted couple decide they will leave this world together. The Days I Loved You Most is a poignant look at Joseph's and Evelyn's decades long marriage, but their story will resonate if you've been married fifty days or fifty years. Evelyn and Joseph have experienced devastating losses before -the death of her beloved brother Tommy along with their parents, but nothing prepared them for a life without each other. The Days I Loved You Most chronicles Joseph & Evelyn's relationship from the early days frolicking on the beach, through Joseph's time serving his country, to marriage, parenthood, and finally as grandparents. Their love and commitment spills off the pages-it is the kind of marriage everyone dreams of. The writing is eloquent and sublime, perfectly fitting for such a beautiful story. And the message...that the days we need to love the most is when life gives us the least is something that will last forever.

First, make sure your tissues are within easy reach. Get comfy, you are going to want to read straight through.

Evelyn and Joseph have been deeply in love for over sixty years. They have three grown children. In one year, they will end their lives.

After a cruel diagnosis which will leave one of them dead, they decide to end life the way they want to. Joseph can’t imagine life without his love and doesn’t want to.

When they tell the children, the reactions are about what one would expect. Shock. Disapproval. Anger.

For the remaining year, they relive all the moments of their lives and as the time grows closer, the reality of what they are planning is becoming real.

When their plans are upended, what will happen?

One of the most beautiful and heartbreaking stories I have read. Honest, and painful and so real.



NetGalley/ Harlequin Trade/ Park Row July 30, 2024

Whew I bawled my eyes OUT. What a powerful, poignant family novel. I felt like I could relate to everyone's perspective, which I think is a sign of great writing. I hope there are other books by this author. I can't wait to press this book into people's hands!

As someone who has been with my husband since the age of 15, I was intrigued by the idea of a couple who could not imagine life without each other. I could understand their feelings, but also the horror their children felt upon hearing their plan to end their lives together. I was very anxious to finish this book to see how it ended. Sad but interesting story.

Emotionally gripping from start to finish. This is a sweet and poignant story that encapsulates all the good but also all the not so good aspects of love, marriage, family and illness.

Joseph and Evelyn have known each other their whole lives and fell in love at a young age. After years of a life well lived, Evelyn is diagnosed with a life changing illness and Joseph knows he cannot live without her. They make a pact to live one perfect year, enjoy their family, do what they love, and then end their lives together.

Seeing the story from both Joseph’s point of view and Evelyn’s point of view, you can understand how a decision like this could be made. Their love is beautiful and everlasting, even through hardship.

This made me cry both tears of sadness and tears of joy. It’s an amazing 5-star book that I recommend highly. Thank you, NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the advanced reader copy.

Evelyn and Joseph fell in love in Summer 1941, and now that they're in their golden years, Evelyn has received a terrible diagnosis, and their love story is coming to an end.

The story flashes back and forth between past and present, sharing pieces of the narrative a bit at a time.

If you're really excited to have a good cry, this might be the book for you!

An epic love story that will tug at your heartstrings. After Evelyn is diagnosed with a fatal disease that is progressing faster than expected, she and her husband, Joseph, decide to end their lives together. All the emotions- laughter, tears, smiles, have your tissues ready.

This book exceeded my expectations and emotionally destroyed me. This was such a a beautiful story of love as it evolves and grows stronger over a lifetime of togetherness. I loved the kind and gentle nature of Joseph and his love for lively and spontaneous Evelyn. Getting to watch their lives through their eyes and their children's was such a sweet thing as they lived through WW2, the Cold War and so many other monumental ages, from the freedom of their youth and through seasons of hardships.

This beautiful story starts in 1941 when Joseph and Eve fall in love. Throughout 60 years of loving one another, there are good times and bad, times of joy and deep loss, but the love they share is never-ending. When Eve receives a devastating diagnosis, she decides that she will end her life on her terms in 1 year. Unable to imagine his life without her, Joseph decides he will go with her. When they share this news with their 3 children, they are understandably upset and angry.
The story switches between the past and present as you learn the path of their lives together. The depth of love they share is beautiful. Amy Neff has written a novel that touches your heart, makes you think about what you would do in this situation. It is an emotional story about love and family. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I received an advanced copy of this book, and this is my honest opinion.

A strong story of the reaction of a family, three generations, as the grandmother decides to end her life a year from a diagnosis, before her days become too lost to her. Her husband joins in her plan, and their children and grandchildren are forced to come to grips with their plan. It brings some positive changes, as well as great sadness. It was a beautiful read, though the very ending needed a second read to be sure of the finale. I liked the book very much, but I would have preferred a stronger finish, one clear enough to be certain.

This is a very difficult book to review. There were parts that I thought were so well written and meaningful, and other parts I thought were only written to pull peoples heartstrings. Period I’m going to go on the side and ratedl it a four. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher

Where to even begin with this book? It brought me through a whole wave of emotions during the entire read.

We follow elderly married couple, Evelyn and Joseph who have decided a very controversial fate to end their lives by euthanasia. Evelyn has a terminal illness with Parkinson’s disease and is on the decline and does not want to be a burden to her family as she continues to be unwell. Joseph has been by Evelyn’s side since they were young kids and cannot imagine life without her, so he decides if Evelyn is going to go through with euthanasia, than he is too.

It starts off where Evelyn and Joseph tell their children the fate they have decided and that they have one year left to spend together. Of course their adult children do not understand and it causes a lot of family strain.

Throughout the story you are brought through all of life’s trials and tribulations with Joseph and Evelyn to what brought them to where they are now.

I laughed with them, I cried with them, I felt SO much. I really enjoyed the POV of the characters and the way the author showed their life and character development.

I also feel very strongly on the right to die with dignity if you have a terminal illness, so this book was right up my alley and I really appreciated the topic.

All in all, I loved this book and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to feel all the emotions throughout one book!

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC of this book!

This is a family drama about an elderly couple who decide to commit suicide together because one of them has a fatal disease and cannot contemplate living without the other. I had two problems with this book. I thought this book was too long and could have used more editing. A few themes seemed a bit repetitive. The second problem was that I didn't really find a likeable character in the story. They all seemed very self-absorbed and somewhat selfish. Having said that, it is not a totally unlikeable book. It was well written and the premise was interesting. I recommend it to anyone who loves a family drama full of angst and characters who struggle often with finding fulfillment in their lives and relationships. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced readers copy of this book.

Wow. This is an instant classic. The Notebook meets The Nightingale. This story weaves young love maturing into a life long commitment while navigating family dynamics and living with loss. Beautifully written. A must read.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. And bring the tissues with you. This story is about sickness but is beautifully written. I loved the characters and felt so connected to them.

This is the highly emotional story of Joseph and Evelyn, an elderly couple who is dealing with one traumatic diagnosis and made the ultimate decisions to plan the end of their lives together, on their own schedule. The story flashes back to their earlier years as childhood friends, dealing with deployment in a war, growing a family, and owning a business. It also flashes to the present day as their adult children grapple with the plan that has been shared with them.