From New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne comes a brand-new story about two women, a family secret and a lost manuscript that changes everything…
Raised by her literary icon father Carson Wells, Alison Wells always felt loved, even though her mother died when she was a teen. But when she takes a DNA test on a whim and discovers she has a sister she never knew about, it’s clear there are things her father didn’t tell her before he died. Determined to meet Juniper—her half sister—and unravel the truth of what happened all those years ago, Ali finds herself taking a job as Juniper’s intern. She’ll eventually figure out a way to tell Juniper the truth of their relationship. But she never could have imagined what would happen next…
Juniper Connolly has always been incredibly healthy…until she wakes up in the hospital after experiencing cardiac arrest, with her new—and recently fired—intern to thank for saving her life. It’s clear June needs to de-stress her life a little, so when Ali offers her the use of her family’s cabin in a small Wyoming town, June has no reason not to go. But when she arrives, her life will never be the same.
Under the wide-open spaces of the Wyoming summer sun, Ali and June will untangle the secrets and lies their lives were built on to discover who they really are and what family really means. But even more than that, they’ll build a real relationship with one another and finally become sisters.
MY REVIEW
3.5 Stars!
2 women, a family secret, a lost manuscript with the power to change everything.
Raised by her iconic father, Alison Wells has wanted for nothing. After the loss of her father, Alison took a DNA test that came back with some surprising results. Now, Alison is in deep and needs to meet the family she never knew existed.
Overall, I thought The Book of First Loves was an okay read. It was well-written and told from multiple points of view. The characters kept me intrigued and entertained.
I will say, it did take me a while to really get into this story. I’m not sure if it’s due to the pacing of the story or because it’s more women’s fiction than romance. That being said, once I got to about 40%, I didn’t want to put it down.
All in all, The Lost Book of First Loves is a solid read. It has a nice mix of humor, romance, and even heartbreak. The Lost Book of First Loves is perfect for readers who enjoy stories of healing, hidden identities, family, and romance.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, via the publisher & NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review*
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