Synopsis
Affected by her parents’ highly publicized divorce, Isabel grows up isolated and alone, with a resolve to never fall in love and repeat their mistakes.
When Jesse Cain enters her life, she falls hopelessly in love with him, and every sadness she’s ever felt is washed away by his intensity and passion. But people change as they grow up. Things can never stay the same forever.
Jesse and Isabel fight to stay together, determined to hold on to what they once had. Isabel wonders if a second love can ever be enough to make her forget her first.
When Jesse Cain enters her life, she falls hopelessly in love with him, and every sadness she’s ever felt is washed away by his intensity and passion. But people change as they grow up. Things can never stay the same forever.
Jesse and Isabel fight to stay together, determined to hold on to what they once had. Isabel wonders if a second love can ever be enough to make her forget her first.
This book was released on July of 2013 and I read it Novemberish of the same year.
First, let me say that this book had me hooked at from the Prologue. There is just something about Christine Brae's writing that will just make you feel, so much. It takes weeks for me heart to heal after I read one of her books.
I felt bad for Isabel, and the childhood she had. She has sisters but didn't really grow up with them because of her parents divorce, so she was lonely. When she met Jesse Cain, it was like she just just desperate for someone to love her and to be wanted.
Initially, I like Jesse. He seemed to love Isabel. But he was just so intense, ambitious and possessive. As the story progressed, so did these traits. Too much so. I hated Isabel with him. They are together for a very long time, but eventually she has enough and they break up.
During her relationship with Jesse she does find a few friends of her own. One of these friendships is with blond hair, blue eyed Alex Ailey. Her friendship with Alex is purely platonic the enitre time she's with Jesse. However, one they break up, all bets are off and Alex professes his love for her.
Let me just say, I am 100% team Alex. I was completely in love with him. He loved Isabel from afar for so long and his love was so pure. Isabel loves Alex, but doesn't know if it's enough to erase her feelings for Jesse, especially when Jesse decides he's going to fight for Isabel's love.
There was so much love and angst in this book, it was a bit overwhelming at times, but in a good way. You will feel so much, your heart will never be the same once you read it. One thing that I loved, is that there is amazing quote in the beginning of each chapter.
This is no doubt one of my absolutely favorite books I've ever read. While it broke my heart, it put it back together again. There is also a sequel to it, His Wounded Light, which I actually loved even more. Just remember to have your tissues handy when you read it!!
