Published by Boldwood Books Genres: Fiction, Women's Fiction
Format: ARC, eBook
One day. Two couples. Five people who will have their lives changed.
This book grabbed my attention from the very first page and didn’t let go. I read this in one day as part of Boldwood Books Readalong series. I did not want to put this book down, so I didn’t. I felt for certain characters, got angry at others, admired some, and shared a laugh with others. Over the course of one day, your life can change in so many ways.
When Tress Walker waved goodbye to her husband, Max, on his way to a conference, she had no idea that soon she would be going into labor. When her water broke and contractions began, she could not reach her husband. He was not answering her calls.
Max’s best friend, Noah Clark, also said goodbye to his wife, Anya, that morning, who was also on her way to a conference. They had tense words the night before and he wanted to reach out to her. When she didn’t answer her phone, he called her office and learned his wife had lied to him.
Nancy Jenkins, their outspoken and reliable neighbor is getting her hair done before meeting her first love at a reunion. But when Tress calls needing a ride to the hospital, she has a decision to make.
WOWZA! I could not help but feel sorry while also admiring both Tress and Noah. What a day they both had. Both are good, kind and likeable characters. Both had their worlds turned upside down. Noah had to learn the truth the hard way and have his heart broken in so many ways. Yet, he remained professional, kind and was a rock for Tress as she gave birth. Tress was loving and wise. She didn’t deserve how her day turned out either but handled it with grace. I also loved Val and Nancy and their friendship and strength. Who wouldn’t want to take the bull by the horns as they sometimes did when people were annoying them. Nancy was a hoot!
I loved how every chapter was a character’s POV. There were times in this book, I found myself thinking “No, no, no, no, no!” and others where I felt various emotions. This book was equal parts gripping, tense and emotional. It’s heartbreaking but ends on a hopeful note.
Man, I was not expecting to feel so much when I started this book. This would make a fantastic book club selection. There is so much to discuss here. I found this book to be well written and well thought out. I also enjoyed the pacing.
This was my first book by Shari Low and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.
Gripping, heartbreaking, tense and hard to put down!
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Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.