''Once upon a time, there was a solitary, grumpy man who would spend his days watching the world around him without ever attracting any attention to himself.
Once upon a time, there was a man who stood aside, imagining he could live someone else’s life and dreaming of something which would never be his; yet he wasn’t ready to give it up.
Once upon a time, there was a man who loved a woman. His only wish was to watch her achieve her dreams – without knowing that the only dream she ever wanted to achieve was him.
Once upon a time, there was a woman afraid that no one would ever be able to love her – without knowing that there was a man who had loved nothing but her for his entire life.
That man is me: Reid Johnson. And that woman is her: my deepest secret. Fine, so I have a few secrets – but it would be best not to reveal them, as they could take everything I have away from me. And without those secrets, I’d have nothing to dream of.
There are two things you should know about me before deciding whether or not to read this story:
I’ve never been the person everyone thinks I am.
I’ve never been the man she believes me to be.'
This is the story of Reid and Sloan, it is told over the course of 62 Chapters (+ Epilogue). Their story is the third in Alex Kelly's From Connemara with love series. The first two books explored the stories of Reid's siblings Ellie and Shane. Now you don't have to read this book as part of the series but I would say you will be left wanting the rest of the series if you just read this one.
So Sloan and Reid's story differs from most romance books as their story has been going on for a very long time. These characters have grown up together and felt something from the beginning. Throughout the book readers discover that both these characters are hiding something and hesitant about a relationship.
For readers who have read the other books in this series, this one will give them the chance to see Reid's character from a different angle. Not only that but readers discover that there is a reason Reid is the way he his. Reid is also interesting because he interacts with the reader. Talking to them as if they are stood next to him.
Throughout the book readers get to see what each of the main characters are feeling as the point switches throughout. Not only that but readers also get a glimpse at the character's past in the chapters that take you back. These chapters are made very clear so their can be no confusion for the reader.
Let me tell you about the Author Alex Kelly, who was born in Italy but lives in Ireland with her husband, two children and a cat named Oscar. She is passionate about English Literature, she's a music lover and addicted to coffee. She spends her days in a small village North of Dublin, looking for inspiration for her next stories. Rainy Days is her debut novel.
Overall this book will leave readers wanting more from the author and if they are anything like this reader, reaching for tissue. Although the need for a tissue will not stop readers in their pursuit to finish this book. You can get your copy HERE
Until Next Time
Emma
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