Belong
Seven Year Itch Series – Book 3
By Jennifer Foor
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Ten years ago I fell in love with a married woman. I walked
away so she could be happy, moving across the country to make sure I put space
between us. We severed ties, and I promised myself I wouldn’t look back.
Since then I committed to someone else, and we have a child
and a life many would wish for. Except, it’s never been enough for me. There’s
always been something missing; something I never wanted to admit.
With my own marriage failing, I’m forced to go back to my
hometown to bury the man who raised me. I never expected to see her there, and
nothing could prepare me for what would happen the moment my arms wrapped
around hers again.
depressed man sitting against the light reflected in the water
EXCERPT
“You have every right to assume this can’t be anything more than a temporary affair. I don’t blame you for being cautious, but there is something I want you to know.”
She turned around, finally looking right at me with those hesitant eyes. “What?”
“I still love you.” I swallowed the lump in my throat as the words came out, silently praying she wouldn’t force me to leave. It wasn’t every day that I told someone other than my wife I loved them, but in this instance it was the truest statement I’d ever made. “I feel like I’ve loved you for a lifetime. It’s true. I have loved my wife, but it’s not the same. It’s always been you, Rach. You’re the only woman I know I’ll never be able to let go of. Staying away was my only option. I did it to protect both of our lives, but there’s nothing standing in the way anymore. Please don’t deny us a second chance.” I paused one more time. “I need you, just as much as I think you need me.”
Her shoulders relaxed, and I watched her purse fall from her grip and hit the concrete ground. She shrugged while staring into my eyes. Her lips were trembling, allowing me to almost sense the connection between us. “I’m not strong enough to be with you again. I can’t handle anymore heartache. Being close to you scares me, because I’m tired of the pain and suffering.”
I took two steps forward, breaking the distance between us. “I’m not capable of hurting you again, Rach. If you give me this chance I promise I won’t let you down. Let me be your friend again, and whatever comes with it will be determined by both of us.”
Tracey’s Review
After giving up the love of his life ten years earlier, Chad had done his best to move on and make a new life for himself, keeping his promise to close that chapter once and for all. When circumstances bring them together again, it’s like no time has passed at all, but the things that we want often don’t come easily, and Chad must decide where he belongs.
I am a big fan of second-chance love stories. I love to see soulmates finally get their match, to see the big Happily Ever After, and BELONG by Jennifer Foor seemed like it was going to give me just that. But, oh, my goodness, the stars were just not aligned for Chad and Rachel, the woman that he’d loved so long ago, and who came back into his life, and this made for a frustrating and somewhat difficult read for me. Here’s the thing: I like a little angst with my HEA, but I had a very difficult time connecting with both Chad and Rachel. Everything happened so quickly, and I could not understand the ease with which they made some of their decisions.
Ultimately, I was happy with the way Jennifer brought things together, but it was quite the journey getting there. 3.5 stars for BELONG, with the caveat that I would definitely read more of Jennifer’s work, because, while this book was not my particular cup of tea, I feel sure that it will resonate with other readers.
***ARC generously provided by author for an honest review.***
Jennifer Foor is an award winning Contemporary Romance Author. She’s best known for the Mitchell Family Series, which includes ten books.
She is married with two children and spends most of her time behind a keyboard, writing
stories that come from her heart.
How many times can someone be forgiven? How long does it take for a man to change? What if the person you’re married to isn’t who you’re in love with anymore?
Jennifer Foor is an award winning Contemporary Romance Author. She’s best known for the Mitchell Family Series, which includes ten books.
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