When We Let Go

When We Let Go is a compelling story about loss, forgiveness, and second chances.

Synopsis: When Avery Beckett is proposed to by Jude Masters, a widowed father and the man she loves, it should be a time of great joy. Instead, Avery is on edge. She’s wary of the idea of family, doubtful of happy endings, and too afraid to take the leap. It’s the kind of fear that comes from having secrets.

Before Avery commits to a new life, she must reconcile with the one she left behind.

When Avery returns to her childhood farm in the North Carolina mountains, she’s surprised to be saddled with a companion: Jude’s teenage daughter, Elle, who’s grappling with the loss of her mother and the complicated emotions of first love. On a path of mending wounds and breaking down walls, Avery and Elle form an unexpected alliance. It’s giving them the courage to move forward. And for Avery, everything she needs to confront the past.

What appealed to you the most in this story?

I really appreciated how Weinstein “kept it real” throughout the story. There were no easy fixes for any of the characters just like in real life. Each one dealt with the truth of their situations resulting from trauma and/or loss. You could feel their despair, grief, anger, and just how raw and deep those emotions were as they worked through everything. Now this story wasn’t just about the hurt and anger. It was also about love, support and healing, and Weinstein did a fabulous job weaving all of this together. Seriously, a huge bravo for writing about both the ugly and beautiful complexities of human nature.

How was the pace?

From beginning to end this story held a steady pace and my attention. I enjoyed following each character’s emotional journey of forgiveness and learning to let go.

Do you recommend this book?

I recommend this character driven and heartfelt story if you are a fan of second chances, dealing with loss, the various forms of motherhood, and family ties. You too will find yourself tearing up at the end.