At thirty-five, Abigail Simmons has mastered only one thing—running. When tragedy strikes, she runs. This time her urge to flee brings Abi back to her hometown, where she hopes she can find the peace she’s always searched for. That hope is dashed when Abi’s ex, Sam Forrester, bumps his way back into her life. Sam has flourished in ways Abi hasn’t. From the outside, he has it all—a successful medical practice, a beautiful daughter, and a charming wife.
Who is dying.
Sara Forrester is dying and her final wish is for Sam to find love again so she can meet the woman who will finish raising her daughter and grow old with her husband. Abi seems like the perfect fit, but what Sara doesn’t know is that Abi has a secret, a secret no one could guess.
And it’s a deal breaker.
3 stars
I knew this was going to be a tear jerker. Most Michelle Leighton books are. Having kids makes you realize how close to home some stories can be.
Sam and Abi have a past. They used to be together. Now they have operate pasts, that haunt them. Sam's wife is dying. Now, Abi is stepping in and helming out Sam, his wife and their child.
While it is painful to watch someone die, it is even more painful knowing their is nothing you can do about it.
This book was hard for me, because I believe in love. And when you are in love with someone who is already not just married, but has a sick wife, it is not the love story for me.
