This story is about Chloe and Noah (as an avid Fifty Shades fan, I loved the start of the story where Chloe made the auction comparison). Chloe has just returned to town after a ten-year absence, and attends the fundraiser with her close friend Eadie. The money raised goes towards a children’s hospital, which is a cause personally close to her own heart.
As she gets hit on by a drunken douchebag, another masked guy in a well-fitted black suit comes to her rescue, getting rid of him. As he’s about to introduce himself to her, the host announces the start of the auction. Their attraction is mutual, and they seem oddly familiar to each other, but ignore it. Unbeknownst to him, his sister Daisy signed him up to be a part of the bachelor auction. When the host introduces the eligible bachelor on-stage, she remembers who he is instantly – Noah, her high school boyfriend that she hasn’t seen since she and her family abruptly left town. He doesn’t find out who the highest bidder is until they meet for dinner later that week. And to say he’s surprised by who she is, is a huge understatement!
As they navigate their past, and the many reasons for her leaving and all that she’s been through, he goes through a myriad of emotions. There’s no denying their sizzling-hot chemistry, but getting over past hurts is never easy. When Chloe reveals all of the heartbreak and trauma she’s been through, he understandably has mixed emotions. They go through many ups and downs, doubts and concerns. It’s all a lot to take in!
There’s a lot of angst, hurt, betrayal, sacrifice, loss, selflessness, grief, understanding, forgiveness, love, support, humour, fun, passion and bravery in this story. It really tugged at my heart strings, and I was an emotional wreck for most of it. My heart really ached for them, individually and collectively. And I cried so many tears! Chloe endured so much, and was so incredibly brave, tough, selfless and an absolute shining light.
This story was so heart-breaking yet heart-warming, eye-opening and empowering at the same time! There was also lots of humour and light-heartedness that really complemented all the sadness, sorrow and loss. The cast of characters were also all amazing! There was nobody I didn’t like. They all played their parts well and got me roped into the story. I could just picture the two elderly neighbours setting up their lawn chairs as they sipped their cocktails out of their mason chairs, watching Noah mow his lawn – with his shirtlessness, hot body, scruff and backwards-turned cap! That scene had me giggling!
I could actually see this as a movie! I loved it that much! I give this book five resilient stars!
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- YobeleReviewed in Canada on 4 June 2023
Wow...be prepared
Verified Purchase - Crystal SmithReviewed in the United States on 2 January 2024
Awesome
Verified Purchase - Sonia PriceReviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 April 2024
Wonderful story
Verified Purchase - bookspacedReviewed in Germany on 10 December 2020
amazing read!
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I‘ve been waiting impatiently for this one since Jasmin revealed it was coming! I just love all her Kings of the water books and characters so I loved getting another couple and to see some ofbookspacedamazing read!
Reviewed in Germany on 10 December 2020
our favorites again.
This story is about Noah and Chloe who were together 10 years ago but fate had other plans for them so they broke up but never really got over eachother. Chloe had her reasons for not only breaking Noah‘s heart but also hers and I honestly couldn‘t figure it out until the moment it‘s revealed!
After 10 years Chloe moved back to her childhood hometown and just wants to move foreward with her life but fate is back and brings Noah and her together all the time!
The second dive is an emotional book and I feel like it‘s the authors most emotional book so far. It‘s a standalone but I recommend reading the others before for maximum enjoyment!
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