I really wanted to love this book, but something about it didn’t click for me. It wasn’t bad, but it just didn’t keep me engaged.

The two main characters in this novel were great and I loved how mature their relationship was throughout. As both highly successful individuals who then come into large sums of money, I was happy to see that neither of them lost themselves or their heads as they navigated this unexpected turn of events. Eden was so intelligent and cares deeply for those she lets into her life. She really did her best to honor Everett and I though that was really admirable about her. Beck was a great male lead and love interest. He really allowed Eden the space to continue to spread her wings and was a great supporter of her successes. The romance was pretty good and there were many scenes that brought a little spice to the novel. Unfortunately, at times, the novel seemed to drag a bit and towards the middle and there was quite a bit of repetitiveness in the dialogue and overall plot points in the story. The sister drama could have been left out and I think that would have made a big difference as it seemed really unnecessary to the story. The romance piece tied together nicely, but the other plot points really felt a bit unresolved in the end, which was disappointing. I think this novel really would have benefitted from an epilogue jumping a few years time so the author could have tied up some of those unresolved aspects and we could have seen their thriving relationship and professional endeavors.

Thank you Sourcebooks Casablanca for the gifted arc copy of this novel.

I'm sorry to say it, but this book just wasn't for me. It was honestly boring. Very little actually happened, and there wasn't much that held my interest.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Eden & Bert!!!!

Wow!

This book was original and hooked me from page one! I loved and savored every page!

Storytelling at its Best! This book has it all! Character development was excellent!

I gave this book 4 stars! I could not turn the pages fast enough! If you have not read this story you’re missing out on a great book!

What a great read!

No spoilers with my review!

Well done!

My typical book tastes tend to be heavier subject matters. This was a pleasant change. I liked the character development and ultimately, the happy ending. There were some twists and turns getting there; but, love conquers all and they made it! It took me a while to get drawn into the story; but, I would attribute that to my preferred reading genres vs the book itself. Would definitely recommend to a reader that likes a lighter read with a bit of trauma/heartbreak thrown in.

The Time of Your Life by Sandra Kitt is a perfect read for anyone who loves a heartwarming and uplifting romance novel. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is realistic and encouraging.

This novel discussed themes which are important and often missing from traditional romance novels- aging, illness and so forth. And it addresses important themes like, self-discovery, and second chances. Ms. Kitt does an great job of engaging these themes in a thoughtful way.

The story of Eden and Bert is not one to be missed. It is truly a beautiful story and one that is meant to be savored and appreciated.

absolute 10 out of 10. i would recommend this book to anyone & i would buy it if i didn’t have the arc! 5 ⭐️

Thank you, Netgalley, the author, and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the gifted e-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

Read this book if you like: Slow burn, multicultural romance, little steamy

I loved this book. I found it to be really fascinating. I couldn't put it down. Beck and Eden meet and slowly build a relationship. Honestly, nothing insane happened in this read, but I really enjoyed the characters. The Covid mentions were pretty random and just seemed thrown in. Overall, this was a cute, sweet read. I highly recommend it!

The Time of Your Life has an interesting plot and characters. However, I found myself unable to keep my focus and my mind wandered from the story. I just did not connect with either the characters or story and I found their diaglogue trite. While I did finish the book, I think it was just okay and it isn't one I would rave about to friends.

This was the first book I’ve read by this author but it won’t be the last one. The story begins as two people are brought together in grief and their friendship/love grows from that first meeting.

Eden and Beck met each other when they are both in a solemn place. They get to know each other when they are given an opportunity that changes both of their lives. The storyline flows as they navigate their relationship dealing with familial trauma and work relationships. This is some old school writing. It was a very slow read for me. The characters are wonderful, and they lift the story. It's just that the story line is so bland. I was waiting for the moment when the story would elevate, and it never did. I received this as a review copy. Overall, I give it 3.5 stars.

For me this book really dragged and I struggled to stick with it. The dialogue wasn’t entertaining and the miscommunication troupe was constant. It felt like the two main characters should’ve abandoned each other long ago.

I really just couldn’t finish this book.

"The Time of Your Life" by Sandra Kitt is a must-read for anyone who loves a heartwarming and inspiring romance novel. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is engaging from start to finish.

What sets this book apart, however, is the way it tackles important themes such as aging, self-discovery, and second chances. The author does an excellent job of exploring these themes in a thoughtful and sensitive way, making the story both entertaining and meaningful.

Overall, "The Time of Your Life" is a beautifully written and uplifting book that is sure to leave a lasting impression. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great read that will leave them feeling inspired and hopeful. It truly deserves a 5-star rating!

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Sandra Kitt won me over as a fan with this book. The book follows Beck and Everett two very different people that have lost something close to them and have inherited millions. Beck is a journalist with the weight of the world on his shoulders and Eden is a law student with a heart of gold. They are both suspicious of each other but what's start of as suspicion, fear and uncertainty grows into something. It's a story about hope, love and family.

A okay good read. There are interesting characters with an engaging plot. However, the flow of this story dragged at times which gave into at time boredom.

Unfortunately, this book didn't work for me. I tried to read this book for days and I struggled. None of the characters , the plot nor the dialogue kept my attention.

I enjoyed Eden and Beck's story! It started off as mistrust between them, but ultimately led to a happily ever after. This was a first time read for me by this author. I can say I wholeheartedly enjoyed her work.
I read this book voluntarily from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thanks to Sourcebooks and NetGalley for the ARC.

This book is tricky in that it is mostly well written, but lacks any drama is boring. While I liked Eden very much but was ambivalent to Beck, the main issue is there was no conflict (asides a very silly last act sister thing that I don’t even want to think about). I dislike excessive angst, but a book has to have some tension to really stick the landing.

Also, there were so many things that didn’t get fleshed out and made me wonder why they had even been included. This includes Eden’s thing with the homeless people, Eden’s secret visit with Mom! (I still can’t believe this was never disclosed), what happened to Becks new business, amongst others.
Ultimately, while I can see what the author was trying to do, to me it failed to materialize.

I received an ARC and I’m leaving an honest review.

When I requested (and was accepted for) an ARC of this book it didn’t say on Netgalley that it was part of a series, nor did it say it on Goodreads (yet). But thankfully it’s one of those series that you can read as standalone.

I think the premise I read in the synopsis sounded really interesting but the execution was lacking and messy. The dialogues were a little weird and there wasn't much happening during the story, which made it sound boring.
During the first half I didn’t like Beck at all and wanted him to stay away from Eden, because even when he was trying to be polite he still came off as a jerk. He gets a little better in the second half but I’m still not completely sure about him. Eden started out as a good main character and then just kind of ruined my expectations of her in the last 25% with the sister drama (oh yeah... let's not talk about how immature Holly is).

Some moments where Eden was supposed to come off as girl-boss were just… bland, and some topics and arguments felt unnecessarily blown out of proportions. They're constantly having discussions and conversations (especially about important topics like grief or their arguments) but they never come to a conclusion. It felt like most of the conversations were left unfinished and simply derailed to something else after a while.

Actual rating: 2.75 stars.

3.5 stars

Eden and Beck first meet at a remembrance service for Everett Nichols. To Eden he was a mentor, and her generous benefactor who encouraged her to go to law school because he saw her endless potential. To Beck, he was a stepfather who treated him as his own blood. Neither knows this about the other until they attend a meeting with Everett’s lawyers during which the terms of his will are revealed.

The story is slow burn, and while I normally don’t mind those, it felt almost too slow. My mind kept wanting to go at a faster pace than the plot. There’s no major conflict between Eden and Beck. The tone of the writing messed with me because the characters come off sounding much older than they actually are. Their language felt more formal than conversational, and if it weren’t for references to smartphones or covid, I’d have been convinced this took place decades ago.

I did like specific things about the characters. Eden’s confidence and discipline. She stands tall and proud. Beck’s a sweetheart, bold, smart and ambitious like Eden. And both of them loyal to a fault.

I was fine with this novel; I just wanted more ‘oomph’ from the plot. I think this is a perfect read for someone who wants minimal drama or angst, some steam, and an even-keeled story overall.

Thank you to @netgalley & @sourcebookscasa for my ARC. This is my honest review.