Aurora Rose was a go big or go home kind of girl. She did everything to the max, thus her surgeon career, book addiction and hopeless romantic tendencies. Nicholas was the boy she had a forever crush on. He was the nerd turned sexy musician. He was also the only one who saw her hidden truths and didn’t look away in disgust or pity.They were always acquaintances but knew that they could be … acquaintances but knew that they could be extraordinary together. Their painful pasts in love and family issues created a hidden connection.
But time was never on their side. She thought he could be her “one”.
She thought he felt the same.
She jumped and got hurt.
That was then.
It’s been six years, but what happens when the man you could never rid from your heart comes back into your life? Would you go for it and risk having your heart broken again? Or would you let it all pass you by?
Maybe this was the chance they’d been waiting for? Or maybe it just wasn’t meant to be?
This is Nicholas and Aurora’s story.
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I have to be completely honest and tell you that I have no idea where to start with this review.
This is a debut novel from this author, so I had no idea what I was getting myself into by picking this novel up.
I guess the first thing for me that comes to mind is this….The author is ONLY 19 years old…..Yes that’s right 19 years old. That to me is just mind blowing.
But what has me completely at a loss is the sheer depth and emotion that came with this read.
Her talent far exceeds her years, it was like picking up a novel from an author that had been writing for years.
It was so detailed, the depth took my breath away, the emotion left me speechless. You could feel every tear, every laugh, every emotion with every page turned.
This is a story about your first love, your only love.
Aurora has loved Nicholas since forever, but never did anything about it.
Their day before graduation, Aurora finally gets brave enough to write a letter to Nicholas declaring her feelings.
But it all goes horribly wrong.
Nicholas shuts Aurora out, ignoring her the very next day.
Not one word is said.
Aurora finally knows what Nicholas feels and it cuts her deep.
He doesn’t feel the same.
It’s time for Aurora to move on……
Fast forward 6 years and Aurora is about to be faced by the very man that crushed her heart all those years a go.
Nicholas enters the hospital that Aurora works in.
But what happens when these two are re-united?
Can Aurora admit that her feelings have never really changed?
Can Nicholas see himself being with Aurora?
Will they ever be a ‘we’ or will they just be Aurora and Nicholas, just friends?
And the letter?
Was it read?
Where did it end up?
I just adored this novel. Such a powerful read that I couldn’t put down. It was raw, gritty, sinfully delicious and all things naughty. It was breathtaking and heartbreaking. It was everything I could’ve asked for in a novel and so much more. It’s was so very real.
Overall a highly recommended read.
Congratulations Cassandra on such a thought provoking read.
5 stars.
I feel like I have had my heart broken and then had it put back together piece by piece.
This story is about Aurora and Nicholas. They met as teenagers and Aurora instantly fell for Nicholas. She even professes her love for him in a letter but Nicholas ignores it. And years go by and that heartbreak she feels doesn’t go away. She actually obsesses over it and it prevents her from truly living life. Until Nicholas enters her life again. And the attraction is mutual. What starts off as asexy fling ends up being real feelings. Aurora is scared and takes a chance. They both do. They have emotional scares that need healing and they find that healing in each other. Then a misunderstanding occurs and she is left picking up her heart again. But the story for these two doesn’t end there. But that’s all I will tell you. You need to read this story it.
I felt like I was going through the emotions with Aurora.
What I had predicted to be a regular love story ending up being so much more! And talk about sexy love scenes! If you are an erotica fan this book will not disappoint. But what I liked was the scenes weren’t just about sex. There was so much more to them. But this is definitely a book for adults.
I highly recommend this to lovers of a real romance (and who don’t mind some hot scenes). But get ready for a roller coaster of emotions. And try hard not to fall for Nicholas. Trust me, it won’t be easy!
I am in shock that this is the author’s first book. I loved the way she described every emotion, physical feeling and thought of the characters. I found myself getting lost in the story. When an author can achieve that it shows what a great story teller they are. I read that she is working on a second book. I can’t wait!