The Story...
Not all happiness is good for you - or that's what Iris Karr thinks when she decides to move away instead of marrying her sweetheart Ben. Even years later, living with that decision isn't easy - until a familiar face comes to call her home for the holidays...
A Reader's Experience...
This is definitely the story of a struggle for personal happiness, of healing past wounds and of second chances. Iris is finally compelled to find the courage and personal peace necessary in order to face up to her past decision, and to finally claim the love she deserves. While reading, I was begging her to give herself a break, to forgive herself and move on. I think it teaches us that even if your past love doesn't show up out of the blue, you still can't undo the past. If he hadn't shown up, there's no telling how long it would have taken or what other road she would have travelled in order to finally redeem herself. It is also clear that the connection that they shared was never truly broken, and that commitment and loyalty are what it takes to bring the desires of the heart to the surface. I appreciate how one chance meeting sets off the effect that not only rekindles the relationship but also had the power to mend the personal wounds and other relationships that were holding her back. A reminder that when we fight against our own desires and our own needs, we can't win.
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