First and foremost I want to Thank Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke as well as Alcove Press and Netgalley for this fab ARC that blew me away.
If there's anything better on a rainy day than Women's Fiction read - I've not yet found it.
These two women are master's in their domain of writing for everyone with a taste of excellence left firm on the tip of your tongue.
I couldn't put this juicy piece down for many reasons but the biggest was the emotions were ripe and off the chart. The consequences of each characters actions left me wanting to join in and arguably slap a few back to reality.
Four divorced parents are finding their way through the harrowing maze of grown children while dealing with past repercussions followed by heartbreak.
As you read you'll be swept into these multiple facets of life from two former besties who were once close some 25 years earlier.
Folks, grab a cup of tea and settle in because this one will have your menopausal emotions off the chart (for those of us in that age group) and for the men it'll have you wondering about that long lost love, 2nd chances, and chasing what you may have lost.
Life is simply - One big complicated and glorious mess. Highs and lows with plenty of grays.
In this case Zach and Olivia are engaged after a whirlwind romance. They are 24 and 26 respectively with a whole life ahead of them.
However, their parents are divorced and must find a way to work together for the sake of their engagement and pending marriage.
The mud slinging that ensues is quite appropriate but not overly alarming. It's the kind of surprise that you might yet might not be a deal breaker for all.
The pace of it all was splendid. If you keep a gal with ADHD (aka Energizer Bunny) happy than you know the work achieved its mission.
Everytime Liz and Lisa write a new novel I always slobber all over myself to get an ARC because they are my go to ladies for all things fun and exciting.
This was set in California with some Rose Bowl Parade action and it fit perfectly with my fav team (WE ARE) going to such a game. I've never been to the parade but my family has and it's gorgeous.
Look, I digress...
This book always has that ripe out of the box feel. It's about expression of feelings, love and loss, and making sure that we do better with our own.
Tiding up the rough edges is never easy and we all make mistakes but we must learn from those mistakes.
Planning a wedding is difficult enough without such emotional turmoil and I hope when you read this you understand that they'll be trying times but finding that central zone to come together is best for all parties involved.
I highly recommend you pre-order this gem.
Forever Hold Your Peace is due out July 11th!
Run don't walk to get your copy ordered.
Thank you again for this beautifully written novel!
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