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The Edge of Always by J.A. Redmerski
Published November 5, 2013
About the book:
Camryn Bennett has never been happier. Five months after meeting on a Greyhound bus, she and her soul mate Andrew Parrish are engaged-and a wedding isn't the only special event in their future. Nervous but excited, Camryn can't wait to begin the rest of her life with Andrew, a man she knows in her heart will love her always. They have so much to look forward to-until tragedy blindsides them.
Andrew doesn't understand how this could happen to them. He's trying to move on, and thought Camryn was doing the same. But when Andrew discovers Camryn is secretly harboring a mountain of pain and attempting to numb it in damaging ways, there is nothing he won't do to bring her back to life. Determined to prove that their love can survive anything, Andrew decides to take Camryn on a new journey filled with hope and passion. If only he can convince her to come along for the ride...
My Thoughts:
Copy provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Edge of Never is at the top of my favorite books list. I loved everything about it, and to this day, still think about it often. I was really excited when the author announced she was going to continue the beautiful story of Camryn and Andrew.
First of all - Andrew Parrish is the best male character I think ever written. You can not read these books and not fall hopelessly in love with him. The way he loves and cherishes Camryn is what dreams are made of - what all women want to see from the man they adore.
'You are the other half of my soul. You're the other half of me that I know I can never live without.'
It's an all-consuming love, the kind that you know will last forever. They are the epitome of soul mates, and that's why I love their story. The intimate moments they share gave me goosebumps - it was so powerful.
This book is just a continuation of where their lives left off at the end of the first book. They find themselves dealing with some trials & tragedies and having to learn to cope with it without letting it destroy their relationship. And in order to find peace and live the life they want, together, they set out on the open road again.
Andrew and Camryn aren't your typical couple. Where most people want to settle down and start a family, these two can't sit still in one place very long before they get bored. They define themselves by their adventurous nature and spontaneity. And they know in order to make it work forever, they have to make promises to each other to never settle - to always do what they want to do in life, be it traveling or whatever, so they are always happy. That may not be very realistic to most people, but it works for them.
'Because we only have one life. We get one shot at making it worth living.'
This is an amazing love story of two people who found themselves by finding each other. You'll be holding your breath hoping they get their HEA. You can't help but hope everything works out for these two, after everything they've been through. A truly amazing and heart-warming love story.
You're everything to me, and I want you to stay strong and not let your fear of the past taint the path to our future. Everything will work out this time, Camryn, I swear to you.
First of all - Andrew Parrish is the best male character I think ever written. You can not read these books and not fall hopelessly in love with him. The way he loves and cherishes Camryn is what dreams are made of - what all women want to see from the man they adore.
'You are the other half of my soul. You're the other half of me that I know I can never live without.'
It's an all-consuming love, the kind that you know will last forever. They are the epitome of soul mates, and that's why I love their story. The intimate moments they share gave me goosebumps - it was so powerful.
This book is just a continuation of where their lives left off at the end of the first book. They find themselves dealing with some trials & tragedies and having to learn to cope with it without letting it destroy their relationship. And in order to find peace and live the life they want, together, they set out on the open road again.
Andrew and Camryn aren't your typical couple. Where most people want to settle down and start a family, these two can't sit still in one place very long before they get bored. They define themselves by their adventurous nature and spontaneity. And they know in order to make it work forever, they have to make promises to each other to never settle - to always do what they want to do in life, be it traveling or whatever, so they are always happy. That may not be very realistic to most people, but it works for them.
'Because we only have one life. We get one shot at making it worth living.'
This is an amazing love story of two people who found themselves by finding each other. You'll be holding your breath hoping they get their HEA. You can't help but hope everything works out for these two, after everything they've been through. A truly amazing and heart-warming love story.
You're everything to me, and I want you to stay strong and not let your fear of the past taint the path to our future. Everything will work out this time, Camryn, I swear to you.
4.5 Suns
Excerpt:
I turn to Andrew again, waiting for him to spit it out. A cold
breeze rushes through my knitted sweater, and I hide my hands inside the
sleeves.
“You have five minutes to throw all of your stuff in your bag,” he
says, and my heart is beating erratically before he finishes the sentence. He
taps his wrist where there is no watch. “Not a second more.”
“Andrew—”
“This isn’t up for debate,” he says. “Go get your stuff.”
I just look at him, face blank.
My theory was right, but I didn’t want it to be. I don’t want to go
on the road…I mean, I do…but it’s not right. It’s just not
right.
“You have four minutes now.”
“But we can’t just leave like this,” I argue. “It would be rude.” I
point at Asher. “And Asher just got here. Don’t you want to visit with—”
“I can visit my big brother anytime,” Asher counters. “Right now, I
think you better do what he says or you might end up on the road wearing the
same panties for a week.”
A few more seconds pass and I still haven’t moved. I’m in a state
of mild shock, I guess.
“Three minutes, babe,” Andrew says and is looking at me with a
serious face. “I’m not kidding. Get up there, throw our shit in our bags, and
get in the damn car.”
Oh hell, he’s back to his old self again…
When I start to argue again, Andrew’s eyes get all feral-looking,
and he says, “Hurry up. Time’s running out!” and he points to the house.
Finally, letting down my guard and going with the moment as much as
I can allow myself, I glare at him and say, “Fine.” I’m only agreeing to it
because I know he’s trying make things better. But I feel guilty as hell.
Disregarding his playful five-minute demand, I turn on my heels and
walk very slowly back toward the house, purposely taking my time, partly my way
of silently arguing the situation.
I push open the bedroom door, set my bag on the bed, and start
stuffing everything inside of it. Then I go into the bathroom and grab our
toothbrushes and various bathroom necessities. I yank our phone chargers from
the wall and then my phone from the nightstand and chuck it all into my purse.
I make my way around the room, hoping that I’m not missing anything.
Looks like Andrew already packed his stuff at some point and I
never noticed.
Then I just stand here, scanning every inch of the place around me
but not really seeing any of it. I don’t want to do this, but maybe it’s the
right thing.
I hear the horn honk
three times, and it snaps me out of my thoughts. Grabbing my bag, I swing it
over my shoulder and grab my purse from the bed.
About the Author:
J.A. Redmerski, New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author lives in North Little Rock, Arkansas with her three children, two cats and a Maltese. She is a lover of television and books that push boundaries and is a huge fan of AMC's The Walking Dead.
