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Ever after
353 pages
A sun-drenched, slightly magical island romance about healing hidden wounds and trusting in the power of love.
What it feels like
Reading this novel feels like stepping off a ferry into a warm, sun-drenched Nantucket summer, where the sea breeze carries just a hint of magic. The narrative unfolds at a steady, comforting pace, wrapping the reader in an atmosphere that is both breezy and deeply emotional. It balances the cozy familiarity of a sprawling, loving family with the poignant, quiet struggles of healing from invisible wounds. The prose is warm and accessible, effortlessly weaving everyday contemporary romance with gentle, whimsical touches of the supernatural. It is a story that moves from guarded secrets to vulnerable, joyous connection. This book will thoroughly delight readers who crave nurturing heroines, wounded but kind-hearted heroes, and a setting that feels like a magical summer escape.
- Mood
- breezy
- cozy
- sun-drenched
- mysterious
- Tone
- romantic
- earnest
- whimsical
- comforting
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- healing from trauma · family legacy · unconditional love · hidden identities · trusting the unseen
- The writing
- Warm, accessible, and descriptive, blending everyday contemporary dialogue with gentle touches of magical realism.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded curiosity and hidden pain to vulnerable connection and ultimately, joyous, healing love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love family-centric contemporary romances with a dash of the supernatural and a strong, nurturing heroine.
Content notes
- PTSD
- war trauma
- nightmares
About the book
"Jude Deveraux, the contemporary romance author known for her incredible storytelling, spirited heroines, and sexy heroes, returns with her most enchanting novel yet: a love story set on Nantucket, featuring the Montgomerys and the Taggarts and filled with secrets and surprises"--
"Late one spring, Hallie Hartley learns she's inherited a beautiful old house on Nantucket from an ancestor she never knew she had. She learns of her luck from Jared Montgomery, who arranges for her to take on his cousin James Taggert as a private physical therapy client for the summer. Hallie expects a spoiled, frivolous playboy, but Jamie surprises her by being kind, considerate, and humble - not to mention incredibly strong and handsome. But Jamie's hiding something: every night Hallie hears him crying out in his sleep. Finding that only her presence can calm him, Hallie begins spending the night with Jamie, sneaking away every morning before he wakes up. It's not until Jamie's extended family descends onto the island to celebrate a lavish wedding that she discovers the truth: Jamie was a soldier, wounded in combat while saving a friend, and has suffered from PTSD since his return. Jamie withdraws, embarrassed by his vulnerability, while Hallie questions how she can trust him after he's lied to her all summer. But as the two team up to solve another of Nantucket's enchanting mysteries, whether it's the romantic island setting or possibly the work of some meddling matchmaker ghosts, Jamie begins to realize maybe he's found the one woman who can love him for who he is, scars and all"--
Description from Open Library.
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