It was supposed to be the happiest day of Jaslene Simmons’ life, the day she’d say “I do” to Marcus Clark. But when her sister dies in a tragic accident everything changes—including her once rosy future with Marcus. Jaslene instead pours all of her energy into caring for her now-motherless niece and running the wedding planning company she and her sister had built, wanting to honor her sister’s dream even if she has to sacrifice her own.

As an archivist at Charleston’s Black history museum, Marcus shines a light on the stories of forgotten people. Researching history is better than dealing with his own heartache—and the guilt he has over the role he may have inadvertently played in the death of Jaslene’s sister.

Jaslene never thought she’d cross paths with Marcus again, but her need for an affordable office space brings her to the museum which is faced with the threat of closure. As they work together to save it, their buried feelings slowly reignite. They soon realize there is still room in their hearts for love...if only they can overcome their past. - Goodreads

Short review!

I really wanted to like this book but I couldn't get into it. It was slow. The romance felt non-existent and I understand that the couple had a past but you would think that after not seeing each other for x amount of years there would be some form of spark or even when they started to get close again there would be some form of heat, need or literal want but nothing. It felt like we were just supposed to assume that their relationship was amazing and due to circumstances it ended.

Overall, this book was not for me, which was unfortunate because I did enjoy the premise and what connects the two again.

Overall,

2 Pickles

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This will satisfy even the most cynical romantics out there.

When I think of romance, I think of books just like this one, that gives all the feels and satisfies every romance junkies' heart. This is a perfect books to snuggle up with on any day.

A beautifully well written book about finding yourself through your heritage and ancestry.
TW for racism and death
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.