Review: This Is Not How It Ends by Rochelle B. Weinstein

Title: This Is Not How It Ends

Author: Rochelle B. Weinstein

Published: January 2020, Lake Union Publishing

Format: Paperback, 352 pages

Source: Publisher via GetRed PR

Summary: 

From USA Today
bestselling author Rochelle B. Weinstein comes a moving novel of hearts
lost and found, and of one woman torn between two love stories.

When
Charlotte and Philip meet, the pair form a deep and instant connection.
Soon they’re settled in the Florida Keys with plans to marry. But just
as they should be getting closer, Charlotte feels Philip slipping away.

Second-guessing
their love is something Charlotte never imagined, but with Philip’s
excessive absences, she finds herself yearning for more. When she meets
Ben, she ignores the pull, but the supportive single dad is there for
her in ways she never knew she desired. Soon Charlotte finds herself
torn between the love she thought she wanted and the one she knows she
needs.

As a hurricane passes through Islamorada, stunning
revelations challenge Charlotte’s loyalties and upend her life. Forced
to reexamine the choices she’s made, and has yet to make, Charlotte
embarks on an emotional journey of friendship, love, and
sacrifice—knowing that forgiveness is a gift, and the best-laid plans
can change in a heartbeat.

This Is Not How It Ends is a tender, moving story of heartbreak and healing that asks the question: Which takes more courage—holding on or letting go?

My thoughts: When you receive a package of tissues with the book, you know you are in for an emotional read and that is exactly what we get with Rochelle Weinstein’s latest book. But it’s the kind of emotional read that sneaks up on you…and that to me is the very best kind.

One of the things I love the most about Rochelle’s writing is that she creates such relatable, well-drawn characters that you connect with right from the start. They are also incredibly thought provoking books and have you taking a hard look at your own relationships. I saw myself in these relationships time and again, wondering if things were to go down that road, what I would do. 

This book is about love and loss, friendship and forgiveness. It has all the feels and as I stated above, it’s a quiet read that sneaks up on you, taking hold of your heart and not letting go. I love Rochelle’s writing and will be recommending this book to everyone that loves great women’s fiction. This is a book I will not be forgetting anytime soon!