Gargi Kapoor is the only one convinced her brother, Dev, is innocent of the crime he was convicted of. When he is sent to the hospital with an unexplained paralyzing disease she finds herself having to lean on the last person she’d ever want to depend on — a man who wants her brother to pay for stealing his mother’s life savings.Leon Reckley is extremely satisfied to find the man who ripped his … ripped his mother off suffering from an unknown disease that leaves him paralyzed and in need of rehabilitation therapeutic services. He’s even happier when he is given the opportunity to be the therapist that makes him fit enough to return to prison to finish his sentence. No one will work harder to make sure Dev Kapoor serves every minute of his prison sentence.
Gargi never dreamed the man who has utter contempt for her brother would be the man she slowly begins to trust. Leon never thought he’d be convinced Dev might be innocent, let alone be drawn to his enemy’s little sister. Together, will they find the truth? Or when Leon’s job is over, will it simply be time to say goodbye?
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Everything you want in a good, clean story. Characters you’ll fall in love with, story line twists and family bonds that are strong. A story that’s truly a joy to read and keeps you turning page after page and wanting more when the story ends.
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enjoyed the story. The characters were well developed and realistic. It shows how actions of one can repercussion on many. There were twists, strong family bonds in the story and took a lot for Leon and Gargi to find their way.
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Time to Say Goodbye, by Parker J. Cole, is another home run in the Michigan Sweet Romance series. All of the quintessential elements of her stunning books are present – characters that you love, a plot that keeps you turning the page, and an ending that makes you long for more.
The book opens like every other Parker J. Cole novel – she yanks you from your comfortable position on the couch and immerses you in the scene, the characters, and the story. I felt as if I was there with Gargi as she walked into the prison to meet her brother, and I stayed there with her until the very end. As usual, her characters are so well developed. You will fall in love with Gargi and Leon. She is spunky and he is charming. Their love story isn’t sappy, or filled with false conflict and tension. Their attraction is believable, and so is their struggle. Another beautiful love story with an intriguing and thought provoking plot!
STARS: 4.5
STORY-LINE:
Gargi Kapoor is a beautiful young woman whose life took a 360-degree turn. Once the toast of the town, famous model, wealthy and sought after, her life now consists of trying to prove her brother, Dev, innocent. Dev convicted in a Ponzi scheme declared his innocence from the beginning. Now, he’s very sick, and Gargi researches the disease, as well as, searching for evidence to free Dev.
Leon Reckley, a physical therapist, is assigned to rehabilitate Dev. The rub for Leon is that Dev’s criminal activity financially ruined his mother. Leon’s determined to restore Dev to health so he can return to prison and serve out his sentence. He has nothing but contempt for the brother and sister.
Neither Gargi nor Leon expect to feel the attraction which slowly begins to blaze between them. Will Leon overcome his bitterness? Will Gargi realize he might be the one for her? Or after his therapy obligation is completed will it be time to say goodbye. My romance book reviews follow.
CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, DEVELOPMENT:
Parker Cole created a fantastic story in Time To Say Goodbye; filled with deep emotions ranging from contempt, prejudice, loyalty, and of course, clean, sweet romance. Multi-cultural and brimming with kindred loyalty, this story is riveting. Cole grabbed me and did not let go as she introduced the three main players. Each is fiercely loyal to their family; one contemptuous, one devoted, one facing death and re-imprisonment. I could feel the emotions streaming off the pages as Leon and Gargi faced off; as well as, Dev’s depression and lack of hope. Parker Cole skillfully portrayed the emotional battles each face.
Family dynamics play a large part in this tale; the reader is taken on a journey of loyalty and allegiance as our two main protagonists face the issues of interracial relationships and guilt or innocence. Cole peppered this novel with Indian family dynamics, culture, food, and arranged marriages, which I found informative and entertaining.
MY OPINION:
With well-developed characters, twists and turns, steady pacing and intriguing seamless plot lines, I could not put my E-reader down. The secondary characters added depth to the storyline; giving the basis for Leon’s “trailer trash” obsession and the Kapoor’s attitude to arranged marriages and the place of women in the family unit. I found the pacing perfect. With writing which is easy to read, scenes which transitioned smoothly, and characters which are believable, you will find an expertly executed story. As well as, descriptive writing so vivid I could almost smell the Indian food and see the colorful clothing. I loved the time I spent with all the characters. Although faith plays a part in this novel, it is not overpowering. Instead, it is part of their makeup, morals, and an intricate part of their lives. I would not hesitate to buy this novel for myself or a friend.
TIME TO SAY GOODBYE RECOMMENDATION: STARS 4.5
ALSO, PLEASE NOTE:
Also, I purchased this copy and chose to assess this edition with honest romance book reviews voluntarily. Lastly, reviews of any novel are dependent on the author’s opinion. Consequently, all reviews online and on my blog, are my opinions.