You may think this book is just another tried and true boy loves girl, boy moves away, boy and girl reunite love story. Oh no- this is the sweetest, most refreshing and genuine romance I have ever read. The Story of Us features:

A charming small town in Oregon
A darling bookstore called the True Love Bookstore and Café
Cupcakes and flowers galore
Valentines and love letters
A handsome and educated guy, Sawyer
A pretty and spunky young lady, Jamie who is on a “romantic hiatus”
Good friends
An all-knowing cat
Lattes topped with heart-shaped whipped cream
A few problems, a la jane Austen
Sparkling chemistry between the two main characters, and their sidekicks

What more could you want? Well, how about a storybook ending featuring a kiss steeped in fairytales and valentines and a kiss born of literature and love stories. Happy Valentine’s Day and swoon over this appealing “once upon a time” romance. I agree with sweet Jamie, “the lure of love never goes away.”

And since this is a Hallmark romance, there is a recipe for Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto- wow! Thanks to NetGalley and Hallmark Publishing for an advance review copy. This is my honest review.

This book reminds us that while it might be fun to read these stories, it couldn't have been very fun to live in the actual time (which is why I can not stand time travel stories that strand women in the past, where are the stories that bring a lady from that time and strand her in the present and watch her blossom with all the freedoms and opportunity she could have).

The Story of Us by Teri Wilson is an excellent Valentines-themed sweet romance. This is the second book that I have read by Ms Wilson, and I loved it just as much as Love at the Shore.

I enjoyed the traditional plot of two people separated by distance and time finding each other again and overcoming the odds to find themselves and one another. However, the author’s ability to create interesting details, like able characters, beautiful imagery, smooth and intriguing prose, and a realistic and satisfying plot make this book a true winner.

I loved Sawyer and Jamie. I loved their history, interactions, and chemistry. I was very satisfied with their ending. I also loved Lucy and Rick (and yes Eliot) and I loved their chemistry as well.

I loved the location in small-town Oregon and felt as if I was actually there amongst the pink and red glittery hearts. I also really, really liked the author’s inclusion of Harrison and Mary’s letters. So romantic!!!!

5/5 stars. Perfect in every way.

Thank you NetGalley and Hallmark Publishing for this ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon and B&N accounts upon publication.