4.5 Stars
From two
young children escaping their harsh realities to form a powerful bond of
friendship to discovering once-in-a-lifetime true love, Mia Sheridan once again
composed a gripping romance so profound, I was at a loss for words. Jessica and
Callen's friends turned lovers journey had me so twisted in knots, my emotions
ebbed and flowed with their experiences from page one. Angsty and passion
filled, More Than Words was a slow-burning tale of destined love that I truly
enjoyed.
In an old
boxcar, abandoned in the middle of nowhere, a little girl with a vivid
imagination met a lonely and sad boy. They shared fantastical stories, played
music and formed a great friendship while young love bloomed. It was incredible
to witness Jessica (Jess) and Callen's relationship grow, and it's one of my
most favorite parts of this story. For years they served as each other's sliver
of peace and happiness regardless of their grim circumstances. However, it all
fell apart when sweet little Callen suddenly disappeared, never to return to
their sanctuary, and the first time he broke Jess' heart.
Over a
decade has passed as Jess, now living in France, reunites with her long-lost
love. Fate had brought them back together but gone was the endearing young man
and, in his place, (and much to my disappointment) was a jaded and drunken
lothario. Now a famous musical composer, Callen's life was in shambles and so far
removed from the young boy I adored; he doesn't recognize Jess at first. It
took time, and lots of patience and forgiveness on Jess' (and my) part, but
Callen slowly worked his way to redemption.
Truthfully, it took me a while to
warm up to his character as he was a little too cynical and aloof at first.
However, falling in love brought about his sweet romantic side, and I loved
seeing him evolve into a sincere hero worthy of her heart.
Jessica
was one of this author's strongest heroines despite her soft-spoken and
innocent demeanor. I adored her. Hard working and committed to bettering
herself, she was beyond compassionate, understanding and loving when it came to
Callen. She possessed the immeasurable strength to carry him away from the
darkness of despair and into the light. Both harbored secrets, insecurities and
feelings of distrust. However, it was her relentless determination that brought
healing, breaking through all their barriers.
Set in
the picturesque French countryside, with a historical aspect incorporated
within the story-line that I found fascinating, More Than Words was another
beautiful, emotional and descriptively written romance from the brilliant mind
of Mia Sheridan. If you are in the mood for a read centered around two broken
souls struggling to find a happily ever after, then this book is definitely for
you.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2sDqHid
I
voluntarily read an advance copy of this publication courtesy of Forever &
Forever Yours ~ Grand Central Publishing
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