A fast paced, moving debut novel. All time great opening sentence - "On our wedding day, my fiance, James, arrived at the church in a casket." How could you not keep reading from there? The unique opening of the novel- holding a funeral when it was supposed to be a wedding- is a surprising intro which engages the reader immediately. The novel is immersed with wit and surprisingly uplifting. There is doubt if James is really dead and a mystery to solve. It is a fun, interesting read with a unique ending as well.

This story was pretty good, a little predictable for my taste though. There were a few unexpected twists and an interesting ending. Not a total waste of time.

Usually a book pulls me in by the first couple of pages, but rarely does a book pull me in from the first sentence! Kerry managed to do exactly that - what a way to start a story! I loved the pace - it was quick but not rushed. The main characters were well developed and the twist was something I did not see coming! (*POSSIBLE SPOILER)
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Not only that, but even after it was being revealed, I still wasn't sure if I could believe what I was reading - like I was waiting for it to really be a case of mistaken identity! Also - it made me really want to drink her coffees - and I hate coffee! The descriptions were so vivid I could almost taste her brews... That being said, the story was intriguing, well thought out, and overall quite enjoyable. I'm really excited to know she's working on a sequel!

A keep you guessing until the end novel about young love and mature love and lost love, as well as the journey to finding a purpose. Suspenseful and intriguing, you'll want to know what happened to James and what will happen to Aimee.

Heartbreak of loss of loved one with a twist. Recovery story.

I received an electronic copy of this book for free from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed Kerry Lonsdale's first book. I think it was an excellent first novel. My interest was kept throughout the entire story and I felt a connection with all of the characters. I am looking forward to reading her next book. I would recommend this book to all.

This book by Kerry Lonsdale is absolutely fantastic! I loved the storyline, the characters, and the setting. It is a deeply moving novel that will keep you reading well into the night.

I really liked this book. I was enthralled and intrigued all the way through. The epilogue left me yearning for a sequel. This is definitely one I'll recommend!

Interesting debut by Kerry Lonsdale. As women's fiction, I appreciated the complexity of the characters, the development of a planned life that didn't go as planned. Lonsdale did well keeping the story moving and keeping it in my mind to want to know the next twist or reveal.