****4 Stars****
When I read the blurb of this book, I jumped at the chance to read it. I did think how terrible of a person Evelyn must be, to be in love with her best friends husband, but once you get into the story you realise it isn't really like that, yes she loves him but it's a secret she keeps to herself and definitely would never do anything to hurt her best friend, even if it meant that ultimately she would lead a life without love.
I did end up loving Evie, even though I thought I wouldn't even like her. She was so sweet and my heart broke for her. She was the most selfless person ever, even though it meant that she was unhappy herself. She kept her dying best friends wish, not wanting to hurt her even though she was gone.
Devon was a bit of a tool in places and I wanted to give him a slap, but then I remembered that he was grieving for his wife so let him off a little bit.
This book was nothing like I expected and I love when I can't predict what will happen. The writing style was fab and I got lost in the journey that the author took me on.
I highly recommend this book and I will definitely be checking out other books by this author.
Reviewed by Danielle Meredith
My name is Evelyn.
I met Devon and instantly fell for him.
Weeks later he fell for my best friend.
Never one to make waves, I watched as they started a life together. I stood by as their family grew, was the maid of honor at their wedding and the godmother to their children. All the while, I was longing for him, watching as he became the perfect husband and father. I was never jealous. I wasn’t even angry that my best friend had the only person I wanted. I had simply resigned myself to living without his love, but still being a part of his life.
Then, one terrible day, my best friend died.
She died and we all struggled to live life without her. Slowly, as the pain eased, our eyes opened and Devon finally saw me.
This is a story about second chances and second choices.
This is the story of how my life changed in the absence of Olivia.
I met Devon and instantly fell for him.
Weeks later he fell for my best friend.
Never one to make waves, I watched as they started a life together. I stood by as their family grew, was the maid of honor at their wedding and the godmother to their children. All the while, I was longing for him, watching as he became the perfect husband and father. I was never jealous. I wasn’t even angry that my best friend had the only person I wanted. I had simply resigned myself to living without his love, but still being a part of his life.
Then, one terrible day, my best friend died.
She died and we all struggled to live life without her. Slowly, as the pain eased, our eyes opened and Devon finally saw me.
This is a story about second chances and second choices.
This is the story of how my life changed in the absence of Olivia.
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