Shamika's Reviews > Living Again

This is really my kind of story - I'm a sucker for a tear jerker, but also just a good love story with characters who are older and somewhat established, or better yet mature. The beginning of this story is very sad and just heartbreaking! It's raw and Kayley's pain is felt deep as she is dealing with the death of her husband Alex, while also being pregnant with their first child. Kayley is surrounded by her family, Alex' family and her best friend Emily who are such a support system for her during her grieving. I also want to mention that there is nothing like a true best friend and Emily is great.

A year after her daughter Alexis is born she deals with another scare, which is when she meets Ben a/k/a Dr. Yummy. Ben has an attraction to Kayley, but is unaware of the devastation she has been through for the past year. Kayley is in no way ready for a relationship and somewhat feels that she would be betraying Alex.

"I understand you're scared. You lost a lot. You thought you were with the man you were going to stay with forever and he's gone. I get that. But please, baby. Please. Give me a chance to show you he wasn't the only one that can love you."

I have a serious crush on Ben at the moment…serious! He is kind, understanding and such a caring man. He has an attraction and feels a connection to Kayley, but knows he has to be gentle of her feelings and her situation. Not only does he adore Kayley, but he equally adores her daughter Alexis! The interactions between Ben and Alexis are so freaking cute and that alone will melt you heart. Every time he called Alexis "princess" he moved up a notch on my BBF list. There is nothing sexier than a man who loves a child.

"I love you Kayley Lynn Carson. I am desperately and hopelessly in love with you . And Alexis."

This is a great story of overcoming loss and it's laid out with such emotion and detail. Everything is convincing.