An Unfinished Story by Boo Walker is about two disparate people coming together at a low time in both of their lives. Claire Kite has been a widow for three years, as a result of her husband David’s death in a traffic accident. When she sold the couple’s home, she discovered a manuscript David had written but had not finished due to his sudden death. Claire decided to find a writer willing to finish the book, as a tribute to her husband. Whitaker Grant had a literary fame and success with one book ten years ago. His writer’s block had lasted for years, leading him to believe that he did not have another book in him. Nothing had helped in taking him out of this slump. Until Claire shows up at his door with an unrealistic request. Because I am not a fan of romance fiction, I was pleasantly surprised by this thoughtful and well-written novel. The author, Boo Walker, is a songwriter and this talent shines throughout the story. This is a most enjoyable read. Highly recommended. Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Essentially a story of second chances this novel also speaks to the unpredictability of life. Of how different people can experience the same event so very differently. How, if you are open to new ideas and experiences, happiness and fulfillment just might be yours. This might be a bit too saccharine for some, but it is fiction, and very enjoyable fiction at that.

The love story was predictable, but that didn't mar my enjoyment of the read. I loved the nod to foster children and those amazing folk who open their homes to children and adolescents in need.

Also, it explores the pressures that writers impose on themselves. The self doubt, the discipline, sometimes the despair that comes with the drive to write.

The setting was spectacular. Pass-a-Grille, on Florida's Gulf Coast - a beach lover's paradise.

In summation, I thoroughly enjoyed reading "An Unfinished Story" and look forward to further books by Boo Walker.

This is the first book I have read from this author and I really wasn't sure what to expect. The story was very simple and the plot was extremely obvious. The first 75% of this book was really flat and the dialogue was very boring. It seemed liked the characters were being forced to get together although there was nothing really interesting, or intriguing about either one. By the 75% mark, I was ready to throw in the towel after the writer returned the book yet again and threw his little tantrum. I was within minutes of just writing this whole book off, however it actually changed tones and gained some momentum and became endearing. I liked the part about the adoption and how this changed the dynamic of the story. I would definitely be willing to try another book from this author in the future. Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley.

This is the first book I’ve read by Boo Walker and even though I own several of his books, I will be buying EVERYTHING he has written. He has a gift with words and I am looking forward to devouring every book. An Unfinished Story is a beautiful story full of love, loss, regret, forgiveness, and hope. There is so much emotion flowing through the pages. The book will tug on your heart and you will find yourself cheering on Claire and Whitaker in their effort to track down Orlando/Oliver and “finish the story.” Though a romance, it was so well-written and tugged at my emotions in just the right way, that it didn’t come off too syrupy sweet. This was such a good read and one that still tugs at my heartstrings. A perfect heartwarming story to add to your to-be-read list. And I absolutely LOVED the ending. Don’t skip ahead, though. Start on the first page and read every word from beginning to end. It’s worth the wait!

Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

This is the first book I have read by Boo Walker, but I will be going back and reading some of his earlier work. I love his writing style and the way he builds his characters. You are fully vested in the story from the beginning. It is a book that sticks with you for many days/months after reading it. Highly recommend.

Well written, an excellent plot and characters that draw you in. Highly recommended. It is a story of dealing with grief and finding yourself among the ruins of what has been left behind.

Although this book was somewhat predictable, I enjoyed the authenticity of the characters and the real emotions they evoked in me as a reader. Grief is a universal story and this is done well.

A grieving widow and a disenchanted writer form an unexpected bond in a novel about second chances and finding the courage to let go of the past.
I found this novel to be extremely well written and I was totally engaged the whole time.

This is the first book I have read by this author, and I am certain that it won't be the last.
The story is told in an understanding way which well and truly grabs your heart and pulls you in.
A book full to the brim with twists, turns, and emotion. You feel a real connection to the characters, and they are portrayed so realistically, its impossible to not share in their emotions as the story unfolds.

A beautifully written, heart warming read that I would certainly recommend to others.

A bit cliché but extremely touching, this is a beautifully written book. It’s the kind of novel that will lift your spirits! It approaches subjects like grief and adoption with such a delicacy. Characters are human and engaging, Whitaker is definitely my favourite.
This would do a great reading for a chill afternoon or just to close your day after work.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy of the book!

This was a sweet cozy story that i think i will reread. Just made me feel warm all over. I liked the concept and all the characters too.

After reading this book in one sitting - I couldn’t put it down - I felt a kind of a sadness that the journey was over. Now, even months and dozens of other books later, I still find myself thinking about this story. A truly captivating read.

Boo Walker stories are an enjoyable journey. His deep and kind understanding of human nature makes me want to be a better person. I am thankful that Boo can write a story of depth without lewd thoughts. His stories are above that kind of cheap writing. Unfinished Story:A Novel has depth, and many twist and turns as your heart is wretched with the characters conflicts and redemption. Boo is such a great story teller.

An Unfinished Story by Boo Walker is about two disparate people coming together at a low time in both of their lives. Claire Kite has been a widow for three years, as a result of her husband David’s death in a traffic accident. When she sold the couple’s home, she discovered a manuscript David had written but had not finished due to his sudden death. Claire decided to find a writer willing to finish the book, as a tribute to her husband. Whitaker Grant had a literary fame and success with one book ten years ago. His writer’s block had lasted for years, leading him to believe that he did not have another book in him. Nothing had helped in taking him out of this slump. Until Claire shows up at his door with an unrealistic request. Because I am not a fan of romance fiction, I was pleasantly surprised by this thoughtful and well-written novel. The author, Boo Walker, is a songwriter and this talent shines throughout the story. This is a most enjoyable read. Highly recommended. Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

It has been three years that Claire lost prematurely her husband and she can’t seem to find any closure, until she found the manuscript he was working on. Unfortunately tho he didn’t get to finish it. But what if she can find someone that could finish the novel?

The book narrated by both the main characters Whitaker Grand and Claire is a story of hardships, redemption, hope,but mainly love.
It’s impressive how the fate of the characters intertwine, and how love can pull you through all the hardships that this life can present you with.

I think I won’t be making any justice to the book if I even try to put into words what I felt while reading it.
Firstly I could feel Claire pain for a premature loss and the impediment of becoming a mother, I could as well experience Whitaker struggle to find his way back to a joyful life. I felt sadness, knowing that many kids in the Forster system suffer and can’t find a family that takes them in and gives them the love they deserve. I felt love, unconditional love, the one that I hope everyone will experience at least once in a lifetime.
If you have read I still believe and loved it then this is the perfect book for you!

This is a beautiful, emotional book about hope and second chances. I loved the characters and did not want this book to end.
Many thanks to Lake Union Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is a heartwarming, beautiful and emotional story of two people, Claire Kite and Whitaker Grant, who are trying to navigate life after having experienced loss on a personal and professional level--Claire, a successful restaurant owner, is a widow of three years who is still trying to heal from the tragedy and pain of losing her husband David in an accident and Whitaker, a novelist, is trying to fight the writer's block that has chased him soon after the publication of his first and only novel ten years ago. When clearing out her late husband's home office, Claire chances upon a draft of a book David was in the midst of writing but left incomplete because of his untimely death. Claire persuades Whitaker to take up the task of completing the book on behalf of her husband, a project that will lead them on an unexpected journey with an equally unexpected destination, opening their hearts to new hopes and love.

I really don't know what to say other than I loved everything about this book! Loved it! Also, for some reason, I constantly had Henry Cavill running through my mind as Whitaker Grant.... so if anyone ever decides to make a movie of this book, please try to run it by Henry first 😉.

I received an e-Arc of the book from the publisher Lake Union Publishing and the author via NetGalley.

This story was unexpected and beautifully heart-warming. Three years after her husband’s death, Claire finally decides to clean out his office and finds the manuscript her husband was working on and sits down to read it. The story is personal and enlightening, and then it ends. But that can’t be it…Claire know this book needs to get published, but it needs an ending. Who better to finish it than the local author who inspired her husband to go back to writing? Whitaker Grant has writer’s block and is afraid he is going to be a one-hit-wonder. When Claire comes to him offering to pay him to finish the book, he turns her away. He’s so mired in his own problems; he can’t take on anyone else’s. Claire is persistent and once he reads the novel, he understands why she is adamant. There is so much more to the novel and the more time they spend together working on it, the more they learn.
This was a wonderful novel of loss, grief, and learning to live again, realizing that you lose someone that it doesn’t mean your life is over.
AN UNFINISHED STORY is my first novel by Boo Walker and I really enjoyed it and his writing style. I will be checking out his past novels and watching to see what he comes out with next.
Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for an advanced copy of this novel. All opinions are my own.
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I have such mixed feelings about this one. I wanted to love it but the first 75% of it was only okay. The last 25% really saved it. I am definitely in the minority, this is getting rave reviews.
Claire Kite's husband David died in a car accident three years ago. She is selling their house, so she finally goes through his office and comes across the manuscript of a book he was writing. It is a beautiful and moving story, but he wasn't able to finish it.
As a tribute to him, she wants to find someone to complete it.
Whitaker Grant is a writer whose only book became a best seller and popular movie. But he is grappling with writer's block. It is putting him in a depression and affecting his life.
When Claire asks him to finish David's book, Whitaker must search deep inside himself to decide if he is up to the task.
I didn't really connect with the story or characters until the end. I loved that part, very touching and emotional.
It really made the book for me.
Thank you Lake Union Publishing for the e-ARC via NetGalley.
3.5 stars, rounded down to 3 stars.

This was my first book by this author. I really enjoyed the story. A grieving widow finds a written book by her spouse that is missing the ending and it's her only quest to find an author to finish it so she can begin to move on in the grieving process. The author she finds is in a mid-life crisis of his own and struggling to move on from a broken marriage and writing block. Claire is obsessed with having Whitaker Grant finish the book and won't take no for an answer. The book opens up some secrets that Claire never knew about and has to deal with the deception she feels. The book touches on love, loss, and second chances. I would recommend this book.