Laya never thought that she would be able to move on after the death of her husband, but maybe Micah can change her mind and get her to see there is love after loss.

I found the premise of this story to be good, the emotions Laya went through after losing her husband was gut wrenching. There’s not much to say about Micah. I just did not connect with him at all and I think that’s where I struggled with the story. I did find his and his sister’s relationship to be hilarious, more so her to be hilarious.

There were things I liked about the book and things that bothered me. I’ve read this author before and absolutely loved the books I have read, but this one was not my favorite.

3.5 Stars!

This is a sweet love story about dealing with grief and how to let go. Wow! It was emotional. I enjoyed the story, pitied the female lead, and laughed at the male lead. Of course they end up together, but like all good love stories it took a few extra steps to get there! Highly recommended!

This was an enjoyable story about moving on after the death of a spouse at an unusually young age. I felt for Laya for losing a spouse, but I also felt like the Micah situation was forced and a bit much for me to believe. I think the larger theme of life after love, cue Cher, is strong and so important.

I received an advance copy. All thoughts are my own.

I'm a huge fan of Renee's but this book just didn't impact me like the others. Even though it's a story dealing with grief I felt it lacked emotion. There wasn't much antsy. And the main hero came on really really strong almost to the point of being a stalker. He didn't understand the heroine is grieving. I just couldn't connect to the characters. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC

This is the second Renee Carlino book I read and it may be my last. I just can’t stand the characters she writes. I understand that they’re flawed or whatever, but it’s too much. Both of the main characters in this novel are so unbearable. There were so many times where I wanted to DNF’ed this book, but I kept trudging through in the hope it would get better and the fact that I was already so far in it, but no it does not. Layla knew what she was getting herself into when she met her husband, Cameron, so it was frustrating to listen to her whine how Cameron was such a risk taker that it took his life when she’s the complete opposite. As for Micah, I didn’t like him from the beginning as he came off as stalkerish and weird. Also towards the end of the book, most of it seemed so unbelievable and overly cliché. Personally, I’d recommend skipping this book unless you already like the author’s other books.

Laya has been widowed very young and is finding it hard to cope with widowhood. She felt that her husband courted death with his dare devil antics and escapades and that he was constantly seeking a new thrill (sponsored of course). Having watched him actually die was not going to make it easier on her and she resorts to Facebook posts giving the impression that he is going to come back (some day). Much to the distress of his family.

Trying to get back to what is considered a "normal" life for Laya was not easy. A promising surgeon she gave up on life and seemed to be just existing until she met up with Micah a architect in her father's firm and one who was attracted to her from the beginning but who did not know how he could get through to her - let alone falling in love, to just acknowledge his presence.

The story of survival, of letting go, of coming to grips with the fact that the world just goes on despite all the heartache and despair you may have is not an easy story.. It made for an interesting read though. Not emotional to the point that you are overcome with sadness and throw the book away. On the contrary it made for a page turner.

Well, that was a Renee Carlino book. And again I started crying and feeling while reading the first pages. Well, to be honest, I kinda already cried reading the blurb!
Ugh, I hate it when people die in books. Ok, in real life too obviously. But in books - we don't want people dying! At least we only got one chapter with Cameron - we couldn't fall in mega love with him before he died.
And then there's Micah. And he's soo adorable. He's not the perfect billionaire CEO we so often get these days. He's a bit broken too. He's in therapy for some things ...
I just loved him!
And I loved Laya too.
They would be soo perfect for each other! But of course Laya's husband just died. She can't immediately fall in love with Micah. And lots of things happen before we can even think about that happy end!
I really adored this book. I cried a lot. But it was also so very adorable and sweet and New Yorkish and so full of love and family and hope.
Great book!

THE LAST POST was such a beautiful and adorable and heartbreaking love story! Run to your nearest amazon asap for your own Micah - he'll be sold out in no time !!!

What an amazing 5 star heartfelt story that had me reading for hours non stop.

Laya is going through the steps of grief. Being married just a short time and to loose the love of her life. Micah hasn’t found a purpose in life. Going day by day just existing. That is until he meets Laya.

This was an amazingly beautifully well written story about grief, love and finding a place in life. These 2 characters struggle apart but together they will heal each other. I loved Micah and Laya very much. Even Micah’s twin sister was quite a funny one. It was an highly addicting story with a storyline that flowed well. A solid original page turning experience.

Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I strongly recommend this story.

I really loved this book! Renee Carlino did a really good job portraying the relationship through these letters. I felt much closer to the characters stories. It was definitely a bittersweet read because there was love but their story wasn't without its own pitfalls.

I have read every book by Renee. For the most part, everyone of her books I have adored. There was one that was ok, nothing really wrong with it, but it didn't wow me. I feel that this one will be in the latter category. I did finish this, I do not think it was bad, but I do feel it wasn't for me. I need to connect with the characters more than I did in this book. I need to see and feel the spark between them to be able to root for them. I didn't do any of that in this book. I love her and her writing, but this was just a miss for me.

This was an okay read. Laya suffered a horrible tragedy and it's been hard for her to move on. When she comes to NY, she meets Micah who works for her dad. Micah finds a connection with Laya and wants to be involved. What comes next is a story filled with grief, sadness, but ultimately love and happiness. As a reader we feel Layla's sadness and we go through the motion with her. Though sometimes it was just too much. I wanted more of the happiness to come out. And because of that it was hard for me to really get into the story. However there were parts that did keep me interested and I wanted to see how it would play out. Laya and Micah were ok characters. Overall this wasn't a bad read, I just wanted a little more.

The Last Post by Renée Carlino is a full length, romance novel and tells Laya and Micah's heart wrenching and emotional story.
Laya Marston is a doctor and at age 29 already widowed. Her late husband was a adrenaline junkie, a stuntman and he died doing what he loved most. Laya was the devoted and supportive wife and now she's lost without him.
And then there's Micah Evans. He works at her father's company, but the architect has his own baggage. He's stuck too.
The Lost Post is a story about loss, a new life and new love, a fantastic read, excellent written and beautifully thought out and beautifully told. 4,5 stars.

5 Stars!!

“You come to find love not by finding the perfect person, but by seeing an imperfect person perfectly.”

I haven’t had the chance to read one of Renee Carlino’s books in awhile. So when I read the synopsis for The Last Post, I was intrigued and knew I had to get my hands on it. It truly was right up my alley and it’s exactly what I was expecting; plus more. I loved the characters. I loved Micah and Laya’s chemistry. My heart obviously hurt for Laya. While she had her conversation with her dad, my heart broke for them both. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things someone would ever have to go through, so I completely understood why Laya was struggling to move on. Micah was perfect. He helped her as best he could and gave her many words of encouragement.

Micah’s relationship with his sister Melissa was so funny! She was a crack up all on her own. Together, they were just too much. It was really cute! I’d love to have a story about her. I’m sure we’d be laughing the entire time!

-Juls

The last Post was an emotional read that was full of so much angst and pain throughout the story. The story was beautifully written by this author with each scene written in so much detail I could feel what the characters were feeling at the moment.

Laya my heart broke for her throughout the story with the loss that she experienced and the way that she was trying to deal with the pain of losing her husband. The way she posted to her after his death broke my heart.

Micah I really felt for in the story with the way that he felt loneliness and the worries that he carried around with him. I felt like I really connected with this character with the worries and feeling that he was experiencing.

Both of these characters were great and I could not get enough of them throughout the story. I could not get enough of this story and cannot wait to read what the author releases next.

First, let me start off by saying I am a fan of Renee Carlino. With that in mind, I am sorry to say that The Last Post disappointed me. The main character, Laya, is a young widow that is swallowed up in her grief. Micah, an employee of her father's company, meets and becomes obsessed with Laya and her grief. Their entire relationship was just totally strange, from their hook-up in a club to his stalker-like actions. His twin sister added another layer of oddness. I was glad to see that Laya is able to come to some closure with Cam's death by the end of the book. Sadly, I also was glad that the book ended.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoy everything Renee Carlino writes but this wasn't one of my favorites. The Last Post is about two broken people learning how to move on with life and potentially find love again. 

Laya is a grieving widow trying to learn how to move on after the tragic death of her husband. She is struggling to let go of him and continues to leave messages and post on his FB account. Her family and friends urge her to let go but she doesn't know how. Will Laya ever learn to move on and be happy again?

Micah is a lost soul just trying to get through each day. He works at Laya's dad company and is very intrigued by her. He decides he wants to help her learn to live again. He does some unusual things to try get close to her and it scares her away. As time goes on Laya decides that she might be ready to let someone into her life again. Will these two broken souls be able to learn how to live again?

I really enjoyed the connection between Laya and Micah. The secondary characters added lots of depth to the storyline. This book proves everyone can get back up after tragedy strikes as long as they keep pushing through. I can't wait to see what Renee is working on next!

3.5 Stars


The Last Post is the latest book from Renee Carlino, a story of a woman drowning in grief and the man who tries to put her back together.

Filled with the beautiful words I've come to expect from Carlino, the blurb drew me in and I have been looking forward to this book for months. Unfortunately, it fell a bit flat for me and wasn't what I was expecting. While I couldn't connect with the characters or the story, I couldn't bring myself to put it down as the writing itself was great, and I kept hoping it would hook me.

Laya & Micah were just an odd pairing in my opinion, and while they kept insisting there was a "spark" between them, I didn't feel there was a connection at all. Micah was more of a desperate stalker in my opinion, and while Laya kept finding herself drawn to him, I would have slapped a restraining order on him pretty quickly. Their storylines, separate & together, just seemed very wishy-washy, and unfortunately, I couldn't really figure out how I was supposed to feel or where the storyline was going throughout the book.

And while I wasn't a huge fan of the main characters, I adored Melissa and would love more about her. She definitely livened everything up and brought a much-needed dose of humor to an otherwise sad storyline.



**ARC received in exchange for an honest review**

This is an emotional and heartbreaking read!You need to be in mood to read it!It wasn't easy to read it, there were moments I wanted to stop, The Last Post is definitely different from her other stories.

"Scars are a testament to the love and the relationships I had for and with each person. And if the scar is deep, so was the love. So be it. Scars are a testament to life."

I had a harder time connecting with both Laya and Micah but at some point it happened!I loved the premise this one has and generally I liked it, but there were parts I didn't find good and this made me not give it 5 stars.

This is an intense read !

Renne Carlino’s writing style has a way of sucking you in and making you feel close to the characters. Here writing style makes reading her books a breeze and overall flows perfectly.

Laya is experiencing immense grief after the tragic death of her stunt devil husband, Cameron. She is having a hard time accepting his death, and through that pretty much alienates the rest of her family and in-laws by writing on Cameron’s facebook as if he was still there… “I got us a dog today”. The truth is, everyone processes grief differently and through the story it is hard to fault Laya for how she has chosen to grieve.

Micah is a talented architect as a seemingly dead-end job, but he stays for his fondness of his boss who also happens to be Laya’s dad. After a quick introduction to Laya and rumors about her very public grieving, Micah starts to stalk Laya through Facebook. Even though his intentions are genuinely innocent, it gets creepy and as a reader I also felt myself getting uncomfortable.

The connection between Laya and Micah is interesting at best. It started out very different for the two of them. Even though Micah’s gestures are out of kindness, they definitely come across as stalkerish and him falling for Laya doesn’t come to a surprise, but can also come of as a very ill person… this book could have taken a psychological thriller turn very quickly and I wouldn’t have been surprised by it. Laya is grieving hard for a husband who she thought was her ever after. She doesn’t know how to process her feelings for Micah, and for that I am almost grateful. This isn’t the typical cliché where she automatically and quickly falls for Micah, but of course she does have feelings for him and this is the primary focus of the book.

Overall I enjoyed the read, but I am still waiting for a book that gives me the heartstring tug and feels the Before We Were Strangers did.

I love Renee Carlino and I tried really hard to like this book. I wanted to like this book, but there was nothing I could find likable about it.

The characters did not connect with me, but nor did they connect with each other. There was no chemistry, no romance, no fire . . . just nothing.

The story started out slow, and instead of gaining momentum it seemed to slow down throughout the story. Yet, I decided to stick with it hoping it would pick up in the end. Never. I found myself forcing the read.