From Here to You

From Here to You is an exciting and intriguing new read from author Jamie McGuire. From Here to You follows the story of Darby and Trex. When we first meet Darby, I couldn't help but be intrigued by her story. We meet her just minutes before her wedding is about to start and she gets some life altering news. This news gives her the strength to get out of a terrible situation and try to create a new life for her and her unborn child. With only the clothes on her back and the cash she has on hand, Darby goes as far as her money will take her. Her new life may not be what she dreamed of, but if anyone deserves a second chance, it's Darby....

From Here to You pulled me in instantly. I was so intrigued and couldn't wait to read more. I found Darby really easy to relate to and loved how smart she was. She risked a lot by leaving her fiancee and trying to start over. She is the kind of woman you just want to hug and protect. She may not have been ready for Trex to come into her life, but I gotta tell you, he was just what the doctor ordered. Not only was he good looking, but he was patient, kind and determined. He believed in true love and soul-mates. He didn't care about Darby's past and the moment he realized that she was everything he was looking for, he would stop at nothing to protect and win her heart.

Darby and Trex's road to happily ever after wasn't an easy one. There were definitely some bumps along the way. From secrets to lies and omissions of truth. From a past that just won't stay buried. This story had turns that left me breathless and on the edge of my seat. Even with all that, this author delivered a heartfelt slow-burning second chance romance that just kept me begging for more. 

Overall, I found this story to be a truly enjoyable read. I loved the chemistry between the characters and the friendships built along the way. I loved seeing and spending time with familiar faces. I loved the drama and suspense. I loved the romance and swoon-worthy moments along the way. From Here to You was a terrific read from beginning to end.

This book! I ate it up in a day! I don't know how but before I knew it was 50% done.

Darby is such a strong character. She learned she was pregnant on her wedding day and instead of marrying an abusive man she chose to run and give her and her unborn child the chance at a better life. This decision also made the future scary and unpredictable.

By luck and a personality that seems to draw everyone to her she lands a job at a hotel. This is where everything changes for her. The hotel is buzzing with firefighters and other officials due to a wildfire but in the middle of all that she meets Trex.

Even though she's sworn off men he somehow breaks through in the most laid back, on-your-own-time-and-terms manner that really made me fall for him.

I rooted for them throughout and it was refreshing to see a female character learn how to be independent and strong. Also, while Darby was trying to work through all her issues Trex let her. There was no overly macho-alpha male in this book but Trex is still totally a man's man.

He falls quickly for her but it's not all smooth sailing for him. However, Trex is a guy and we all know guys can make some decisions that make total sense to them and only them. These decision may just come back to bite him in the ass.

The last 20-25% of the book had me in knots. You'll love this book if you like reading a romance that mixes moments of suspense with a touch of steam. It's been awhile since I finished a book in 24 hours so for that and all the amazing moments in this book I've given it 5 stars. I can't wait to hear what you think. Please feel free to leave a comment below.

<i>* I received a complimentary copy of this book via the publisher on NetGalley for my honest and unbiased opinions.</i>

YES!!!! I have loved Jamie McGuire's work since she published Beautiful Disaster but haven't read many of her books since that one released. This one however made me realize how much I love her stories!!! I loved this book HARD. I couldn't put it down. And I think all romance readers NEED IT. Highly recommended! This is a new top favorite!

I have no shame in admitting I love a good damsel in distress story, especially when her savior is a military man. So when I saw the blurb for Jamie McGuire's newest book you can bet i jumped at the chance to read it.

From Here to You is the story of Darby, a runaway bride who left her abusive fiance on her wedding day, and Trex, a retired Marine trying to start over with a new job in the one place he thinks will bring him peace. When he meets Darby he instantly know's that she's the one, his one true soul mate that he's been looking for his whole life and who he's measured every girl against, even though he hadn't met her yet. And he doesn't care that she comes with baggage most men would run from, she's his and he's willing to wait until he can prove it to her.

Honestly this was a really unique story in my opinion and for a lot of different reasons. Not only do we get a hero that is instantly all-in for the relationship while the heroine isn't, which doesn't happen too often in romance books, but we also get a really great way of storytelling where the main characters have different beliefs. I'm not a big fan of bringing religion into the books I read but I actually really enjoyed how it was done in this book. It wasn't forced at all but there were moments that the discussion of beliefs came up since Darby was a catholic and Trex was an atheist. I really liked that they didn't let it become a interference in their relationship and it made me love them even more that they could discuss that topic without it becoming a fight.

I just generally really liked and enjoyed this couple. I felt so many emotions for them both but Darby is the character that spoke to my heart the most. I admired her for having the strength to leave a bad situation, but I also hurt for her that she didn't feel like she deserved happiness. I was so happy that Trex came into her life and showed her that she didn't deserve to be punished for a past that wasn't her fault.

There's also a little bit of a mystery, at least for me since I'm obnoxiously curious, surrounding Trex's job. I am dying to find out what exactly is going on at the facility he works at so I hope that's something we'll learn in the upcoming books.

If you're a fan of this author you'll also be happy to see some of the Maddox brothers make an appearance in this book. I haven't read the book yet but I believe that Darby and Trex are actually characters you meet in Beautiful Burn. Either way, if you know these characters or not, I highly recommend their story. It was captivating, and beautiful, and a story I know I will be re-reading many times over.

McGuire is a master at her genre, and we certainly felt ourselves rooting for these two characters to enjoy a second chance at love. The romance did feel a smidge rushed (as is standard for many romance novels, so this is simply a preference thing), whereas were hoping for a bit more slow-burn. If you like your romances to sizzle from the start, then this one is for you!