A mind might forget but a soul remembers everything… When you get married, you make so many vows.For better or for worse. I’m a Marine with a wicked scar from the 50-cal round that almost took me out, so check that box.For richer or for poorer. We’ve been together forever, me and Cat, so check that one too.In sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until death do us part.If I’d known the … love and to cherish, until death do us part.
If I’d known the sickness part had the power to do us in, I would have laid down some prep work. I would have come home earlier and stayed up later, spending hours memorizing her laugh and tracing the patterns of her curves.
The car accident might have taken my wife’s memories but she’s alive and she’s physically whole. The fact that she thinks we’re broken up from a fight we had ten years ago means I have a lot of ground to cover in a short amount of time.
But how do you convince someone they love you as much as you love them? How do you expect them to honor the vows you remember making but they don’t? And to what lengths would you go to try?
Memories of You is a sweet romance told from alternating POVs, set in the world of The San Diego Marines. Each book can be read as a standalone but are fun to read in order.
Check out the rest of the series:
Prequel: Forever with You – Vince & Sara (get it free at jessmastorakos.com)
- Back to You – Spencer & Ellie
- Away from You – Matt & Olivia
- Christmas with You – Cooper & Angie
- Believing in You – Jake & Ivy
- Memories of You – Brooks & Cat
- Home with You – Owen & Rachel
- Adored by You – Noah & Paige
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Memories of You is the first book that I have read by Jess Mastorakos and it was simply amazing! I liked it so much that I am now reading the whole series. Memories of You is the fifth book in Jess Mastorakos San Diego Marines series. US Marine Travis Brooks is living a good life, he has a job that he loves and his wife by his side. But a bad car accident changes everything. Cat wakes up from the accident with post-traumatic amnesia, and she has an incomplete memory of their relationship. Catherine Brooks can’t remember the last eight years and she has no idea why her ex-boyfriend would be sitting by her bedside. Will Cat and Travis’ marriage survive Cat’s lost memories?
Cat was a strong woman and she stood by her husband while he served in the Marines, she was content with her life. But the accident changed everything. She no longer remembered her husband and her life felt out of order. I liked Cat and I felt bad for her, her life felt all out of whack. She couldn’t remember her husband and she didn’t understand what was going on. However she also knew in the back of her head that her husband loved her and he was worth fighting for. Cat learned to find herself as she tried to remember her life.
Travis was a sweetheart, he loved Cat so much and he really wanted to make their relationship work. I really liked how he didn’t try to push Cat, but instead he just tried to love her at her own pace. It was so hard for him to give her space, because he truly loved her and he wanted to be with her. He worked at his marriage, but he was also struggling with coming to terms that he may never get the “old Cat” back.
It was such an interesting concept and I really liked the development of the story. Travis and Cat really loved each other, but they had to figure out how to live with Cat’s lost memories. They not only had to figure out how to work through their marriage but they had to deal with Cat’s unreasonable parents and figure out their life goals. It was hard work as they learned what it meant to be married all over again. Cat had to learn to trust Travis and Travis had to be patient with Cat.
I really enjoyed reading Memories of You! I am super excited to read the other books now, I can’t wait to read about the Cat and Travis’ friends. I would definitely recommend this book. Memories of You is a clean, Marine romance
Memories of you is a must read! It’s one of my favorite books, hands down. It was gut wrenching at times but that made the good times (especially the happily ever after) even better. This book took me on such an emotional rollercoaster and made me keep turning page after page until I was finished with the book. I found myself absolutely heart broken for Brooks and Cat and what they’ve lost. They are essentially starting over, and Brooks warmed my heart with how patient and kind he is with Cat as he gives her time and space in hopes that she will feel comfortable with him again. Brooks has to leave for training before they’ve truly found their feet and is worried that he won’t have a wife when he returns home, especially with her mother conspiring against them. I rooted for them every step of the way and literally squeeled with excitement while reading the epilogue. I cannot wait for the next book!
Another strong story of the Marines in San Diego. I really enjoyed this story as I liked the characters of Brooks and Cat as they showed up in earlier books. This is their story. Cat is in an accident and loses her memory. Brooks is devasted. The author does not fall into the usual “she sees something and magically regains her memories”. Instead, she shows what the challenge would be to relearn your partner, your marriage and your place in life. It was extremely well done! A strong recommendation on this book!!!
Every woman needs a Travis Brooks! He is the sweetest husband! He supports his wife desire to create a photography business and he even respects the fact that she doesn’t remember them being together. He gives her the bed and sleeps on the couch to make her feel more comfortable. He still has a hard time with her having amnesia but he is an amazing man!
Romance Content: kissing
OH. MMMMM. GEEEEE!!! This series just keeps getting better & better!! I think this is my favorite book in the series. This is a feel good, love story with a difference. It’s not another boy meets girl and lives happily ever after. It shows the ups and downs of life and how things aren’t always perfect.
Wow Jess did it again! What an incredible book. I absolutely loved everything about Cat & Brooks’ love story! Such an easy read and such a sweet story! Definitely tugged at the heart strings with this one!
I have loved every book in this series and they just keep getting better and better. Just when I think she can’t top my favorite story, she does it again. I love Cat & Brooks story so much!
This heartwarming romance is a fabulous addition to the San Diego Marines series by Jess Mastorakos. This story centers around Cat and Travis. They have been married for ten years when Cat is in a horrible car accident that leaves her with amnesia. The last thing Cat remembers is Travis breaking up with her and going off to boot camp when she was 18. This beautiful story is about finding their way back to the love they share in the midst of Cat having no memory of the life they have built together. Travis’ devotion and patience with Cat makes him such a swoonworthy hero as if being a Marine wasn’t already enough to do just that. This can definitely be read as a standalone. However, those who have read the rest of the series will enjoy updates on the couples from the previous books in the series.
I was given an advanced copy of this story from the author. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.