Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, Penguin Group Genres: Contempory, Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction
Format: ARC, eBook
What if you met someone and had a deep connection with them? What if it left you wanting more? What if you made plans to see each other again? What if they never show???? What if you see each other again years later? What If I Never Get Over You is an insta-love, second chances drama filled book that had me rooting for both Ellie and Ash as life threw them a few lemons, obstacles, and bad timing.
Ellie is traveling through Europe when she meets Ash. They hit it off instantly and spend three wonderful days together in Lisbon. They both have such an amazing time that they agree to meet again in Spain.
Ellie meets up at their chosen meeting place late and Ash is not there. She laments that she would have waited for him. She waits and waits and waits, but he never shows. She gave him her contact info but never got his last name. Some advice fellow readers – always get a last name!
Six years later, Ellie has decided to take her life into her own hands and do what she loves. She quits her current job and accepts an offer to be a gardener on a sprawling five-hundred-year-old Wales. She loves it and enjoys her new co-workers. Then one day she gets a massive shocker as she sees Ash and learns why he never showed up in Spain.
This book proved to be a fast and enjoyable read which had me turning the pages while shaking my head at the characters quite a few times. I often find myself yelling “COMMUNICATE” while reading romance books as that seems to be a big bump in the road for most literary couples (and those in real life).
The attraction and feelings are still there but will it be enough for all the bumps and obstacles in their way? You will need to read to find out. With romance books it is all about the journey for me and Ash and Ellie had an interesting journey. At times I wanted to give them both a talking to and other times I felt as if they both needed a good hug.
At times these characters felt younger than their stated ages. I did like how the author focused on family expectations. This book also looks at following your OWN dreams, being vulnerable, open and honest.
This is the third book which I have read by Paige Toom. My favorite one being Only Love Can Hurt Like This. I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.
Thank you to PENGUIN GROUP Putnam | G.P. Putnam’s Sons 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.
