When Time Stands Still - Sara Furlong-Burr
4.5 Stars!
ABOUT THE BOOK -
It’s been nearly a decade since Elle Sloan last saw Luke Hutchins. Close to ten years since she broke up with him over a single phone call, providing him with little explanation. Since the end of their relationship, Elle has done everything she could do to move on, marrying, proceeding forward with her life, almost allowing herself to completely forget about Luke.
Almost.
Out of nowhere, Elle receives a phone call from Luke’s mother. Luke has been in a horrific car accident and, a month later, has just awoken from a coma. However, instead of celebrating, his family is stunned to learn that Luke is suffering from amnesia and only remembers his life as it was before his breakup with Elle. Not wanting to tell Luke that he and Elle aren’t together anymore for fear it may compromise his recovery, Elle is asked by Luke’s family to come to the hospital to see him. Their hope is that she will slowly be able to jog his memory and cushion the blow.
Guilt-ridden over how their relationship ended, Elle readily agrees, finding herself transported back in time with Luke to the life they once shared and the future they could have had together.
Almost.
Out of nowhere, Elle receives a phone call from Luke’s mother. Luke has been in a horrific car accident and, a month later, has just awoken from a coma. However, instead of celebrating, his family is stunned to learn that Luke is suffering from amnesia and only remembers his life as it was before his breakup with Elle. Not wanting to tell Luke that he and Elle aren’t together anymore for fear it may compromise his recovery, Elle is asked by Luke’s family to come to the hospital to see him. Their hope is that she will slowly be able to jog his memory and cushion the blow.
Guilt-ridden over how their relationship ended, Elle readily agrees, finding herself transported back in time with Luke to the life they once shared and the future they could have had together.
Sara “Furlong” Burr was born and raised in Michigan and currently still lives there with her husband, two daughters, a high-strung Lab, and three judgmental cats. When she’s not writing, Sara enjoys reading, camping, spending time with her family, and attempting to paint while consuming more amaretto sours than she cares to admit. She's also an advocate for melanoma awareness, having been diagnosed with stage 1b melanoma in 2017.
You can learn more about Sara at http://sarafurlongburr.blogspot.com
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MY THOUGHTS -
Oh what a movie worthy book this is!
I liked this story from beginning to end but I really LOVED the ending. I love memory loss stories. Its just a thing with me. If its about memory loss I am going to want to read it. Some heartfelt moments and some angsty moments. This was all very well done. It was believable. It felt real to me.
Great character development. I really wasn't sure I liked Elle in the beginning. I think her character was one that you had to get to know and warm up to, which I did.
There were a few twists and surprises, just enough to keep you on your toes. Honestly I really wasn't sure which way it was going to go in the end. And for once I would have been OK if it were left hanging (a non-ending) but... the author does not leave you hanging.
I will just say - GREAT ending!
I voluntarily posted this review after receiving a copy of this book from RABT ~ Thank You!
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