From USA Today Bestselling Author Michelle Dare comes a friends to lovers story of loss, the true meaning of friendship, and finding love when you least expect it.Direction and a sense of purpose for her life evaded Daniella Archer. She was in college, but her classes didn’t hold her interest. She had a boyfriend, but never got butterflies when he was near. Her two best friends were her … Her two best friends were her lifelines, the ones who always stood by her. Then tragedy shattered her world and she sunk into a deep depression. She watched helplessly as the rainy sky mimicked her tears and the dark clouds, her mood.
Garrett Ramsey secretly loved Daniella throughout their high school years. When he moved away, he finally put those feelings behind him and moved on with his life, or so he thought. Just seeing Dani again brought all of the feelings he thought were long dead, straight to the surface again. She never saw him as more than a friend, so he didn’t tell her how he truly felt.
Two people, two paths, both missing something significant. Storms swirled all around and the blackness of night seemed to last forever. They dared to hope daylight would follow.
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A heartwarming yet heartbreaking story of loss and healing. Dani is suffering from depression following the death of her best friend. Garrett is back in town after years away to say goodbye to an old friend. When the two are reunited they are sent on a course toward healing and love. Full of jealous ex’s, loss, heartache, tears, doubts, fear, friendship, healing, passion, and a love that only grew stronger with time. A fantastic story readers won’t want to put down.
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God I love this book!! Michelle Dare is absolutely one if my favorite author’s!! Dani just lost her best friend in an accident. Dani is lost and doesn’t know what to do!! Then the day of the funeral she run into Garrett a old high school friend!!
Love, loss, depression and finding her way back into the world of living!!
Will Dani get her happily ever after with Garrett or will her depression be the end?
So sad to lose someone you love. Then to feel like everyone is breathing down your neck to be better right now because they worry. But that is not your priority when you’re grieving. I loved Garrett. He was awesome. So respectful and caring about her and her healing. Despite being in love with her since high school he always put her feelings and issues first. He is swoon worthy. And the fact that he put it on the line and told her he doesn’t want to just be an escape for her but it be real was amazing. Loved it.
Michelle Dare has become one of my go to authors. I truly enjoy the depth of emotion and feeling her characters evoke. Daylight Follows is no different, Daniella and Garrett’s story is well crafted and beautifully plotted. The relationships in this book seem natural and evolve in such a way that the reader can actually see the changes in the characters as they occur.
Ms. Dare writes about friendship and its importance in life, whether a best friend or a boyfriend/girlfriend. That connection is very important, especially in Dani’s life. When tragedy strikes, Dani’s friends rally around her, even one that hasn’t been around for several years, Garrett. When he moved away, he only kept in touch with one of his friends but always kept tabs on Dani, the one girl who always owned his heart. He doesn’t pressure her to talk or force her to do more than she is capable of. Her other friends have suffocated her with their concern, but Garrett just lets her be on her own terms.
Dani struggles with depression and loss, but somehow makes a connection with Garrett, rather than her boyfriend, who seems to be fighting his own inner demons. As Dani fights against her depression the relationship she is in withers, and she seeks the solace she finds being in Garrett’s presence. He doesn’t pressure her to talk or force her to do more than she is capable of. He thought he had put his feelings for her behind him, until he saw her struggling. Both characters keep their feelings hidden from nearly everyone, but somehow when they are together things seem brighter. They each struggle with their issues but find that together they may be able to handle all life hands to them.
This is a very well written story with likeable characters and a great story line. I liked the plot. The twists and chemistry made it worth the read. Very emotional and captivating.
An incredibly powerful and emotional read! Deals with some intense topics and loss. Very well done!
What do you do when you lose your best friend. Dani broke down. She closed everyone off including her boyfriend. Garrett was feeling just as broken. Together they found themselves and how to love again.
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This author is great with emotional reads.This story gives insight into depression. The depression was not just the characters, but the scenery. It was dark, raining or cloudy the entire book. The characters had a lot of insecurities. It was a good story. Dani was lost. She wa unhappy with her relationship, her future was unclear and then tragedy struck. She needed to find her way back to happiness. Garrett has love Dani for years. He never felt like he was good enough. He was always the outsider. Tragedy brought them together. Would the ame tragedy pull them apart?
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I sympathize with the message the book was conveying about the underlining issue of depression. I feel for anyone going though it. There were some moments that were slow and were drawn out. I also couldn’t connect with Dani. I connected more with Garret and wanting to be something different than what is expected of him.
Michelle Dare knows how to write a well written storyline and well developed characters that will grab your heart and not let go! Be prepared to cry and have your heart tugged when reading this book.
A highly enjoyable read. A well written plot full of humor and drama , that held my interest all the way through.
A trully heart warming story that touches on pain, depression, guilt, loss, grief, shock, painful memories and love. It is well written with a beautiful emotional story line and great cast of characters. While dealing with the loss of a loved one these friends learn to open their heart and find themselves. Beautiful HEA friends to lovers romance.
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This story makes you want to know what will happens next, could not put it down. The story follows what happens after the death of Leah in a car accident and how the five of her friends Daniella (who takes it the hardest ) Kevin, Libby, Carson, and Garrett handle it. There is shock, grief, painful memories, depression and guilt, all things that can happen after the death of a loved one. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I also bought it.
After her best friend dies in a car accident, Daniella is at her wits end, headed for a breakdown. Meeting up with Garrett, who has loved her for the longest time, and falling in love with him has settled her down. And with his help and support, she is now doing what makes her happy. Great storyline.
This is a beautiful romantic read that will have you on a emotional ride. This story will have you looking at friendship and love.
This author continues to surprise me! She nailed this story. She managed to bring to life an issue which almost always goes unnoticed. Depression is serious. Don’t take it for granted. Get help. With that being said, this story was fantastic. The characters and chemistry were of the chart. Loved it!
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What a great story about loss and finding true love. Garrett has been in love with Dani forever , Dani has only ever seen Garrett as a friend until loss hits them both. Time spent together they learn to heal each other, they learn to lean on each other.
This book is one that will emotionally grip you and take you down a rabbit hole that is beautifully written. What Michelle Dare did with this book is nothing short of amazing. It felt real. The emotions. The pain. The heartache. Everything. Also the finding love when you are least expecting it with someone you never thought possible.
The character build was amazing too because you get to go through the motions of the tragic events that took place and feel what both Dani and Garrett go through. As well as the side characters. You get to see how the heartbreak affected everyone in a different way.
I think what I really adored about this book is Garrett. Coming from such a closed off place to where he is now, was a huge growth for him. Garrett is that rare gem. He is one of those guys that is always around in the background but because he isn’t vocal, you never look at him in a certain way. I know Garrett is probably already claimed.. but dudes.. I need him.. he is just one of those special BBF you want to tuck away and take care of for ever!
Overall, I think this is one of my favorite works by Michelle Dare. I have been following her for a while and with the emotions that were evoked during this tale, it left me shattered yet whole by the end. Stunningly beautiful and a must read!
5 Emotional Stars!!!
This is not my first book by Michelle Dare and it won’t be my last! This was a book that I lost myself in and before I knew it I was finished.
Daniella is in a relationship and going to college. But, there’s something still missing in her life. Before she can put her finger on it she gets a phone call nobody ever wants. One of her best friends was killed in a car accident.
Garrett moved after high school and never thought he’d be back. But, when his high school friend died he didn’t think twice about going back. He was nervous to see Daniella. Garrett had been in love with her for as long as he knew her. Unfortunately she didn’t see him that way.
When Garrett gets to town he learns that she isn’t dealing with the loss of their friend well. She’s not eating, sleeping or talking to anybody. Her boyfriend is smothering her. It’s clear to him she just needs a friend. Somebody to just be there. Lend a shoulder to cry on, talk too or say nothing at all. Thats what he does. When he must leave to go back to work he lets her know he’s there for her.
Daniella was glad to see Garrett after so many years. He was just what she needed. He made her feel things her boyfriend never did. She wasn’t feeling him before she got depressed after loosing her friend. But, now between his smothering and his anger she does something she should’ve done awhile ago. Daniella dumps him.
When Daniella goes for a trip she ends up running into Garrett. Things force them to spend more and more time together. They get into a nice routine. While Garrett doesn’t want Daniella to leave and she doesn’t want to leave either.
There was nothing about Garrett that I didn’t like. He really was the perfect guy. He was Daniella’s friend in high school and was always there for her when she needed him. Now as an adult he loved her and even though he probably could’ve taken advantage of her mental state.He still continued to be there for her as a friend and help her before he thought of himself. He’s truly the perfect guy.
My heart broke for Daniella. I cant imagine being lost and then loose my best friend. I was glad when she finally started doing things for herself that made her happy. I was even happier when she and Garrett gave into their feelings. They’re perfect together.
Michelle wrote a beautiful story. The way she wrote Daniella’s emotional state from worse, bad, better and good was fantastic. She definitely didn’t rush anything or make light of it. I’m glad I bought this.