This one definitely cut to the bone with Grace’s childhood trauma. I felt a bit uneasy while reading the story until Grace started to trust Brent. After that it was a smoother sail. The few days that Grace spent at the rental were quite transformative for her, going from closed off to being intimate and vulnerable with someone. Brent was so perfect for Grace even if he had his own agony and needed more time to trust someone to share the burdain. I wish I could have seen more of them together, more of how they healed each other after Brent came to his senses.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me a copy of the book.

In Raina Ash's poignant and evocative novel, "Everything That Lingers," Grace, a young woman weary from burnout, a failed relationship, and the loss of her mother, seeks solace in a secluded mansion. However, her quest for tranquility is shattered when a freak storm traps her with Brent, a mysterious older billionaire, stirring buried traumatic memories. As Grace and Brent are forced to confront their pasts, they find solace and understanding in each other. Despite their age difference and Grace's trust issues, they are drawn together by a powerful attraction. However, Brent's insecurities and a bitter custody battle threaten to tear them apart. Ash skillfully weaves a tale of love, loss, and second chances. Through Grace and Brent's journey, she explores the complexities of relationships and the lasting impact of past experiences. The novel delves into themes of healing, forgiveness, and the strength of human connection. Ash's writing is lyrical and evocative, capturing the raw emotions of her characters. She effortlessly transports readers into the secluded mansion, creating a palpable atmosphere of tension and suspense. The characters are well-developed and relatable, their struggles and triumphs resonating with readers. "Everything That Lingers" is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and second chances. Ash's skillful writing and deeply drawn characters make this a compelling read that will linger in readers' minds long after they finish the final page.

3 ⭐️

This is a forced proximity, age-gap romance that had a really nice setup. I enjoyed how Grace and Brent met through a mixup with their AirBNB. Their relationship moves organically and I appreciated the slow pace of them getting to know each other. I wasn’t a fan of the character development and I felt like the characters just weren’t fleshed out enough. I felt both Brent and Grace to be very surface level. The time jumps at the end were also too much for me. I felt like we missed a lot of time that Grace and Brent could have developed their relationship.

Thank you to Netgalley for approving me to read this book! 😊

This book hit me in all the feels. It was very well written. It was very emotional and beautiful. The characters of this book were so real and raw, it made the book that much better.

The mental health awareness in this book made it so worth the read. Not to mention it has such an adorable love story, Grace and Brent were amazing to read about. It was great to read about the choices that go with divorce. I loved this book!

The prose is fine (although overly narrative for my taste), the set-up is fine, and the voice is fine (although Brent and Grace do sound similar). I stopped after chapter 2 (7%), but I'd bet it's an easy three stars, four to five for the right readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Pink Fox Publishing for the ARC.

This book was heartwarming and heart wrenching at the same time.

This story is about Grace and Brent. Grace is currently going through a break-up with her boyfriend that would belittle her constantly. She has some deep trauma that she doesn’t want to talk about. She also recently just lost her mom, and is still heartbroken from that.

Brent on the other hand is a single dad, to a little girl named Katie. He just recently went through a divorce and it’s fighting a custody battle against his ex wife.

They both meet each other through a mistake. They end up at the same vacation house that had been booked out twice. Grace is very iffy about Brent at first but slowly Brent starts to bring down her walls. Brent and Grace slowly start to open up to each other. But there is a lot of ups and downs that they have to go through.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was a book that hooked me and left me wanting to continue. It’s a nice slow burn that is perfect for anyone who loves that. There was not to much spice but there was some scenes. There is some trigger warnings so if you aren’t comfortable reading about those, then this might not be for you. But I really enjoyed this book overall.

I would like to thank NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Oh, man, this was so much more emotional than I thought it would be. The premise of the book definitely caught my attention and I think it was everything I imagined. 
Grace and Brent end up both booking an air b&b for the same timeframe. A massive storm passes, leaving them stuck there together.  During their stay, they both open up to each other and grow closer than imaginable in a short time frame. When they part, their fate is unclear. Will they reconnect or be a vacation fling?

Things to expect:
-Age gap (11 years)
-Strangers to lovers 
-Past trauma (FMC)
-Forced Proximity 
-Horrible ex-wife
-Custody battle
-Mentions of parental loss

I loved these characters. The way Brent is willing to go to incredible lengths to see his daughter ❤ He is also so amazing with Grace. He respects her boundaries, asks permission, listens to her 👏 He is an amazing guy.
Grace is dealing with a lot. Her mother passed away a year ago. Her ex is a condescending jerk! Watching her open up and become comfortable with Brent was beautiful.

5/5 ⭐
3/5 🌶️

Raina Ash delivers another heartfelt story normalizing anxiety while still being steamy and beautiful. I absolutely loved Brent and Grace and this book. Grace's past is tragic and Brent's future is looking grim, but these two come together to find out what real live is and it's an amazing thing.

Brent's custody battle and his ex-wife had me on the edge of my seat in a ball of anxiety. She was breathing my heart and even though I know in romances, everything ends okay, I was so concerned it wouldn't. Felicity was such a piece of work, I wanted to cause her bodily harm.

I also really loved Jessica. What an amazing best friend to have. I'm hoping the details of Jessica's past were kept hush hush because we'll be getting her story soon. I need her to get her happily ever after too! Although whatever Raina's next story is, I'm here for it.

Grace and Brent. This gorgeous romance highlights the pervasiveness of anxiety - and maybe the importance of therapy and treatment. Grace is a graphic designer, and a bit of a mess. Brent is a self-made millionaire, and a bit of a mess. They meet through a double-booked air bnb and we see their growing connection, and the challenges they face. No spoilers, but these include past trauma, their own insecurities, toxic exes, a custody battle, work challenges, geographic distance and their age and life stage gap. I just loved it!

Grace is so frustrating, her thought patterns are circular and so unhelpful, but her sweet nature shines through and we love her, and want these two to get together, and somehow be together. The story takes place over a year and we see them both grow. Grace faces her demons, Brent stands up for himself. There's steam, and it's poignant and such a nicely plotted journey to their happily ever after. Recommended!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the author for the ARC.