Review ~ Unspoken by Brenda Rothert

ebook received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Release Date: October 19th 2014

Description:
Palmer Sinclair was on the edge of happily ever after when she broke off her engagement to Brady Grant. The end of their relationship marked the beginning of a painful solitary journey for her. Though she makes places beautiful with her work as an interior designer, the rest of her life is anything but beautiful – it’s slowly pulling her under.

Brady, a contractor, is swiftly building his business into an empire. Work is a faithful companion that never lets him down like Palmer did. When he sees women now, it’s on his terms. And his terms are simple: just sex. He won’t let a woman break him again.

Palmer is barely holding it together when she and Brady are unexpectedly paired on a project after a year apart. The pull between them is stronger than ever, but the fallout from their reconnection leaves them both wondering if maybe some things are better left unsaid.

My Opinion

I may have deviated from my reading order with this book, but I couldn't wait to start it. It's what I felt like reading do I thought what the heck.

Anyway, Unspoken was a quick, but moving, read that kept me hooked. I finished it in one sitting and although it was enjoyable, it was also touching.

The author mentions in the acknowledgments that it stems from personal losses and I thought the emotion came across in her writing. I felt the issues were dealt with sensitively and in a manner that felt realistic. The time frame over which the illness progressed and the fact the author didn't sugar coat or skip ahead gave things a believable quality and allowed you to feel for the characters. I was with Palmer every step of the way and I couldn't help but admire her strength.

Similarly, I enjoyed reading about her finding Brady again. I'm a big fan of second chance romances because I love the reconnection and this one was great. It was a nice balance to the hardships Palmer was facing and Brady was someone she could rely on.


Overall I wasn't able to put this book down. It was a touching read that moved me. The writing flowed well, was paced perfectly, and the characters draw you in.

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