Every stage of lives brings new challenges. And in this story, Fern has grief on one shoulder, uncertainty on the other and in walks a disappointment from 9 years prior. 

Will’s ass just marches in after 9 whole years. To the same resort Fern planned to meet him at years ago. I mean, I couldn’t imagine. But as the story unfolded, I kinda understood where Fern stood. Being faced with running a partially - declining resort after the death of a parent had to be hard. Especially living their all of her childhood. 

I saw how her relationship with her mom played a part in her current life’s decisions. But, the only thing I didn’t like was how she pushed Jamie aside - relationship wise. He could’ve been good for Fern but she probably would’ve broken his heart over and over. 

This one was a slow burn but it turned out better than I’d expected. Especially getting to the truth that Will kept for so long. 

I also liked the journal entry’s that were shared. I couldn’t imagine reading a journal of a parent. But to see them as people outside of their obligation to you is important. 

Loved Peter! 🥰 And his everlasting love for Fern. The Roses were a trip, the wife talked a bit to much though. Overall, this was a pleasant read. 

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It’s giving, “I thought I was ready then, but I’m sure now” if that makes sense.