Central Avenue Publishing and NetGalley provided me with an Advanced Reader's Copy of The Way Back. The choice to read this book was my own.

Ruthann Gordon awakens in a place far removed from her usual life. Terrified and alone, will Ruthann be able to find her way back to those she loves?

When requesting The Way Back, I neglected to see the note from the publisher that explained the novel's place in a larger series. This book can function as a standalone novel, as I was able to follow along with little trouble. Had I read the previous novels, however, I might have felt more invested in the story and the characters. The Way Back was not what I was expecting, especially regarding the surprising plot twist. This plot thread seemed out of left field, without an anchor in the story itself. As a central point, it should have been explained more to help readers unfamiliar with the Shore Leave Cafe universe. Overall, I was not as taken with the plot or the characters that I expected to be, so I would be hesitant to recommend The Way Back to other readers.

When I picked up this book I honestly did not know that this was the 8th installment. Having not read the first 7 books I was a little confused but there were enough clues in the book for me to piece the back story together.

Love can survive generations!

Ruthann Rawley awakes in 1881 with no idea where she is or who she is. She is found by 2 Claim Holders who care for her and don’t ask questions. Ruthann meets Marshall Miles Rawley and immediately feels she knows him and cares for him; he feels the same.

Meanwhile, in her own time, her husband Marshall Rawley has disappeared, looking for his wife to bring her back to him. This is book #8 of the Shore Leave series and a centuries-old feud is coming to a head.

After reading half of this book with no clue as to what the hell was happening, there was a chapter sort of explaining how Ruthann and family came to be in the situation they found themselves. This made the rest of the book very enjoyable and I did like my journey into the realms of romantic historical novels - not my usual choice of reading.

The story was strong, as were the characters and I admit I did shed a few tears a couple of times. My only concern is if you haven’t read the other books in the series in which case it does lose some of the charms because the characters are unfamiliar, as is the overall series plot. So, if possible, read the other books first.

If the rest of the series is as good as this book you will not be disappointed.

Shesat

Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of the book to review.

Well written well crafted plot and characters. I had not read previous books in the series and I feel that put me at a disadvantage.

Ruthann Gordon feels so guilty about how she left the break-up with her boyfriend Liam that she decides to return home to Shore Leave and offer her apology face to face but not far into her journey she finds herself in a very different place than she was headed and with no memory, not even her name.

Book 8 of the Shore Leave Café series is more than I could have expected. Abbie Williams writing and the story that enfolds about where Ruthann has arrived is brilliant. I was hoping after reading the seven previous books that one of the girls would find themselves time travelling and I must say I was thrilled when finally it happened.

The characters in this book give so much insight to the present time and the pieces of the puzzle are finally being put into place as the events of the past marry up with what is happening now in the present.

This book has many emotions written into it, and you will find yourself laughing at the antics of some of the characters and crying about many of the outcomes. I absolutely devoured this book and greatly look forward to the final instalment. A must read series and even though you don't have to read previous books I would encourage you to start from the beginning and read all of Abbie Williams books as you certainly won't want to miss any of them.

Thanks again to Netgalley and Central Avenue Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Thanks to #netgalley for my free copy of this book.

When I picked up this book I honestly did not know that this was the 8th installment. Having not read the first 7 books I was a little confused but there were enough clues in the book for me to piece the back story together.

In #Thewayback by #abbiewilliams our heroine Ruthann wakes up in 1881 with amnesia. Luckily she is found by two men Axon and Uncle Branch who take responsibility for her care and a familiar bond begins. Ruth must peice together her past while surviving her present. Without giving too much of the story away I will say there is time traveling, reincarnations and villains

I enjoyed Ruthann’s story up until the time traveling and villains became a main part of the story about 3/4 of the book in. Maybe I didn’t enjoy that part as much because I was more confused than anything? I just felt the two stories didn’t mesh well. I’ll give the first in the series a try since I liked the authors writing and then go from there.

Rating:📚📚1/2/4

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