CA Harms has mastered the art of romance and in this story she has melded several tropes that I love. She starts out with the childhood crush. Madelyn and Lucas were best friends when they were little, Maddie even stating they would get married someday. As in many cases, kids grow and find other interests and friends, and much to Maddie’s dismay Lucas moves on. He is on his way to becoming a professional athlete when he sustains a career ending injury and comes home. Harms now weaves in the second chance romance. Lucas and Maddie have obstacles to overcome, some trust issues, some chasing your dreams and letting go the ones you love to seek that dream. What I really love about this book is that the story is real, not overly full of unneeded angst and is easy to believe. All qualities that make this listen a joy.
Narration by Sarah Puckett is always first class, but I found this one to be really exceptional. She gives each of the characters a slight southern twang and the differences between her male and female voices is done so well that at times I was thinking it was duet. I loved it and look forward to more of her work.