Retro Review ~ The You I Knew by L.L. Dahlin

Retro Review ~ The You I Knew by L.L. Dahlin 

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Blurb:

Jeremy Adams life as he knew it was shattered ten months ago when he lost his husband Weston, the love of his life. The accident spared his husband's identical twin, Smith McKnight. When an unsuspecting Smith comes to check up on Jeremy, things happen that probably shouldn't have, causing Jeremy to decide that he has to put the past in the past and move on.

Smith McKnight is trying to put his life back together after the horrific accident that left him lost and confused, living with amnesia is like a blank slate with flashes from the past thrown in. With his soon to be ex-wife and family saying he's Smith, he tries to live up to the name. When his brother's husband, Jeremy touches him the future and the past become crystal clear. With the anniversary of the accident approaching he can't bear to tell his family, who have been working their way through the stages of grief, that something is off. While keeping certain facts to themselves, it's hard not to notice how much this dilemma is hurting the ever-honest Jeremy, truly the deception is breaking them both down.

At the end of the day are you going to be who people tell you to be, or are you going to be the person you know you are? The fate of his love and his life depends on the answer. 

5 Stars

Tracy: Wow, this was an amazing story. I was completely enthralled and captivated from the moment I read the blurb, and the story fully delivered. The author drew me into Jeremy’s world and didn’t let go until the very end. The story is so original and intriguing, and although the outcome was a bit predictable, I still sat on the edge of my seat looking for the clues that would lead me to the conclusion I so desperately wanted for Jeremy.

Mari: I agree, Tracy! I really had no clue what to expect once I started reading, and to be honest, I was a bit anxious to find out what was really going on with Smith. I have read a couple books with a similar theme, still, this was a fairly original take on it. I adored Jeremy, too. I was on the verge of tears for him more than a few times. While I liked Smith, there were a few times in which I wanted to either slap him silly or shake some sense into him.

Tracy: This is my first read by this author, but it definitely won’t be my last. The story is well-written, engaging and filled with so much emotion: Heartbreak, sadness and grief, but also friendship, family and love and the ending was perfect and swoon-worthy. Very enjoyable and highly recommended!

Mari: The book was awesome and sweet and angsty and I was spellbound as I read. There were characters I loved, some I liked and some I wanted to throat-punch, even if they kind of made up for what they'd done in the end. And like Tracy said, the ending was perfect. Definitely a must-read!

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