Synopsis
As a widow at twenty-six, Zoe isn't looking for love. She's just looking for the energy to get through the next day and take care of her infant son. She might have to deal with Adam, her husband's cousin and business partner, but she doesn't have to like it.
She doesn't have to like him. But he just won't go away. Adam knows that Zoe needs time and space to heal, so he resolves to be a friend and help her when he can. He wants to do the right thing. He doesn't want to act on feelings he shouldn't have for her. But they just won't go away.
Review
"Love is as strong as death"
Love can be as strong as death with the right person. After the death of her husband Zoe struggles to cope. Like most widows she has days where she struggles to get out of bed and days where the simplest act brings her to tears. She is also very reluctant to accept help from Adam, her husband's cousin however Adam never gives up on her and only through his determination does Zoe accept his help and eventually his unrequited love.
There are two main reasons why I loved this book, firstly the relationship between Zoe and Adam was written so beautifully and secondly Noelle Adams handles the death delicately and so realistically that I believed every single word I said. While reading the book I never doubted Zoe's love for her husband, she did compare the two men however I never once thought she preferred one over the other. She was simply confused and hurt and utterly believable.
A Noelle Adams creates such wonderful characters, they are real and imperfect. These two characters stayed with me for such a long time, this book is reminder that love can endure death and other obstacles. I've been a big fan of Noelle Adams for some time now since reading One Night with her Bodyguard and A Negotiated Marriage. Although I think her novellas are too short and could be longer, I've enjoyed reading every single one of them.
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