Worth
The Wait
by
Jamie Beck
Montlake
Romance
Published:
17th March 2015
Thirteen
years ago, Vivi LeBrun was sketching a rooster and eating Oreos when
she first met—and fell for—her friend’s brother, David St.
James. Since then, her love for David has only intensified thanks to
years of friendship with his family, who rescued her from a lonely,
tumultuous childhood. As she travels to Block Island to vacation with
the St. James siblings, Vivi daydreams about reuniting with David,
hoping he’ll finally see her as his soul mate.
After
his mother’s death, David distanced himself from his siblings,
determined to hide a devastating family secret. Now, he’s brought a
new girlfriend along to his homecoming—one who’s pushing for a
serious commitment. The last thing he needs on his growing list of
problems is his budding attraction to Vivi.
With
tensions running high, David’s behavior triggers a series of events
that might cost him the love he’s always taken for granted and Vivi
the only real family she’s ever known.
This
is a beautifully written, emotional love story about unrequited love.
How a young girl carries the burden of her feelings for many years,
only to risk everything she loves and cherishes in life.
Vivienne
LeBrun or Vivi as she's known seeks refuge at the house of her best
friend, preferring to spend time there, rather than with her father
who is drunk most of the time. Sadly since his wife and son were
killed in a car accident, he's sought solace at the bottle of a
liquor bottle. So, Vivi hangs out with her best friend Catalina
(Cat), where she is treated just like any other member of their
family.
David
is intrigued by the thirteen year old friend of
his kid sister. Not only for her quirky pink streaks in her hair,
but also by her artistic talent and warm, friendly personality. He
asks Vivi to sketch his portrait on a whim, never realising that her
drawing would cement the beginning of a
relationship which is mutually meaningful to them
both.
Over
the course of the following years, David and Vivi become best friends
until a death changes everything. David not only pushes Vivi away
but also puts distance between himself and the rest of his family –
escaping to Hong
Kong to create the space he thinks he needs.
I
really wanted to dislike David at times, but I just couldn't. Whilst
I don't condone his behavior towards his family and Vivi, I did pity
him because of the difficult position he'd been put in. I love that
Vivi potentially has the strength to walk away from the heartbreak
situation. Finally deciding she needs to start believing in herself
and not pinning for someone who doesn't return the compliment.
The
plot is based in the present, but we are treated to flashbacks from
David and Vivi's past to enable us to build a full picture of their
relationship. We see that not all things are as perfect as we
believe. The author does a fantastic job in creating a heroine who
is strong, compassionate and wise. A woman that sees a problem but
looks at the broader picture rather than just deal with the issue at
hand. This acts as a trigger to help re-build communication bridges
with her Father and also to convince David that he needs to adopt the
same thought process with his family too.
This
was a book I just couldn't put down once I began reading and I'll be
looking to read more from this author in the future. Whilst I read
ebooks 99.9% of the time, Worth The Wait is one I want as a paperback
on my bookshelf too.
5
Stars
***arc
received generously from the publisher via NetGalley***
Jamie
Beck is a former attorney with a passion for inventing stories about
love and redemption. In addition to writing novels, she also pens
articles on behalf of a local non-profit organization dedicated to
empowering youth and strengthening families. Fortunately, when she
isn't tapping away at the keyboard, she is a grateful wife and mother
to a very patient, supportive family.
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