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Beth Thomas’ seemingly perfect life is about to take a detour. At thirty-five, she’s married to her college sweetheart, has two adorable kids, and finds fulfillment teaching part time at the local university.
But when a friend persuades her to go dancing on a rare night out, a chance meeting with a handsome former student changes the course of her life. Loud music, too much to drink, and the thrill of feeling young again lead to an unforgettable kiss that was never supposed to happen. Beth feels wanted again, listened to, cared for, but she knows it’s wrong.
She tries to put the memory behind her, but he pursues her, drawing Beth back to temptation. As she travels deeper into Dave’s world, Beth struggles to choose between what her mind says is right and what she truly craves.
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It’s funny how as you grow up your tastes change. Maybe you start to like coffee when you hated it before. Healthy food is more appealing. And the genres you read switch as do the phases in life. I’m not really a *Women’s Fiction* reader, but this book hit home with me on so many levels.
As I was reading it, I felt like, oh my God, someone who feels like me! And I’m not talking about the cheating aspect AT ALL. I’m talking about the loneliness of motherhood. The part of motherhood that no one seems to talk about. Because it is lonely, especially if you don’t take time for yourself to take care of you; and that is what started Beth’s dilemma.
I really enjoyed this book and was easily pulled into Beth’s world and thoughts. I definitely did not agree with her choices, at all. But if I did agree with what she did all the time, that would be a pretty boring book now wouldn’t it.
Thank you Patricia Mann for helping me get lost for a little while. I definitely recommend.
My Rating: 4 1/2 stars
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***I downloaded this book for free on Amazon while it was on promotion. I also want to disclose that I work for Booktrope Publishing, the same company that published this book. I do not get compensated in any way for writing a positive review of this book. My thoughts are entirely my own and not swayed in any way.***
Thanks. I liked this book a lot too.
🙂 Thanks for stopping by Sarka! A really great book. 🙂
Thank you so much for this very kind review, Pam! It means a lot to me to know that you could relate to Beth – especially her experience with the loneliness of motherhood.
You’re welcome! Thanks for writing such a great book! 🙂