Synopsis:
Elizabeth Decker views herself as shy, totally average, and pretty much insignificant. She’s nothing special, at least not compared to her little sister, Audrey. Elizabeth is content with her plain and lonely future; she’s too insecure to contemplate a relationship thanks to her sister. Audrey is a bombshell and uses this to get what she wants. She’s a girl who will stop at nothing to control anyone and everything around her. She craves power and doesn’t care if she has to hurt Elizabeth to get it.
Nathaniel Morgan has spent his whole life fighting for his twin brother, Nicholas. Somewhere along the way, he lost himself. Now he’s just getting by. He’s devoted to his family, but emotionally detached from the women he burns through like wildfire. He has no plans of getting into something as complicated and committed as a “relationship”.
Nicholas Morgan has placed the new librarian, Miss Elizabeth, on a pedestal and is begging her to meet his twin brother, Nathaniel. Elizabeth and Nathaniel agree to meet, for Nicky. Both are caught off-guard when unexpected sparks fly between them. This was not in their plans. Will Nathaniel and Elizabeth be able to escape a past that still plagues them? Or, will the past, suspicions, and insecurities come between them one too many times?
What I loved:
The relationship between Nate and Nicky was incredible. They were so close, and would do anything for each other, even if it meant getting in trouble. This is important because not all special needs children have siblings that care as much as Nate did for Nicky. I loved how relatable Nate was to my own personal experience with my own autistic brother. Nicky had this larger then life personality that just captivated you, much like any special needs child I have encountered in my life.
I loved that Nicky wanted them to have a baby so badly. It made me smile every time he asked his brother or Libby. Nate never wanted to commit to anyone and used sex as a coping mechanism, until he met Libby. Nate and Libby’s relationship was definitely put through some trials and tribulations. Add in Audrey, Libby’s jealous sister, to the mix, and Nicky might not get the babies he wants from his twin, Nate, and Libby. Or can Nicky help put them back together again?
What I didn’t like:
Audrey, at first, had the type of opinion towards special needs that really helps to fuel the ignorance surrounding anything or anyone that is different. The way she treats Libby is not any better. All their lives Audrey thought she was better than Libby because she was prettier,dressed better, was more social, and had more experience with men. She doesn’t want to be associated with Nicky, but can the way Nicky sees life help Audrey change her views?
Overall:
This is by far one of the more original story lines I have read in some time. The fact that Nicky is special, but can really see things for what they are, is part of what makes this book an absolute must read. The other part is the fact that this book allows conversations to open up and maybe start to educate people on what is really important in life and how to treat each other better. I am looking forward to more from this author.
Up next: Audrey's story, Because of Beckett.
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Thanks Kari!
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