The Five Stages of Falling in Love by Rachel Higginson / a one of a kind love story!

The Five Stages of Falling in Love by Rachel Higginson

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This is a book I’ve read multiple times already, and will read again in the future. I’ve fallen in love with the writing, the story, and the characters. From loss to love – it has everything a great love story should have. It’s heartbreaking but uplifting too. And it will always be a favorite of mine.

ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE ROMANCE BOOKS

THE BOOKS THAT GET ME OUT OF A BOOK SLUMP

Elizabeth Carlson is living in the pits of hell- also known as grief.

Her husband of eight years, the father of her four children and the love of her life, died from cancer. Grady’s prognosis was grim, even from the start, but Liz never gave up hope he would survive. How could she, when he was everything to her?

Six months later, she is trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life and get the kids to school on time. Both seem impossible. Everything seems impossible these days.

When Ben Tyler moves in next door, she is drowning in sorrow and pain, her children are acting out, and the house is falling apart. She has no time for curious new friends or unwanted help, but Ben gives her both. And he doesn’t just want to help her with yard work or cleaning the gutters. Ben wants more from Liz. More than she’s capable of ever giving again.

As Liz mourns her dead husband and works her way through the five stages of grief, she finds there’s more of her heart to give than she thought possible. And as new love takes hold, she peels away the guilt and heartache, and discovers there’s more to life than death.

The Five Stages of Falling in Love by Rachel Higginson

MY THOUGHTS

This is such a beautiful and emotional story.

The novel is all about grief, but also healing, forgiving and letting go. It’s about finding love when you least expect it. About getting a break to breath again.

It’s a true feel good novel. Even though I expected a crushing blow every time I turned a page, the author kept the hope and love afloat and in the foreground. 

Ben, the hero, was a wonderful hero, he supported Liz in any way she needed him, with understanding, friendship, and patience. It was so touching the way he knew her almost better than Liz knew herself. Ben was the epitome of awesomeness, never pushy and exactly what Liz needed to let go and start living again. A DREAM MAN!!!

Liz went through all five stages of grief, she went through hard times and good times. A mother of four kids, she never thought getting a second chance in love would be in her cards. Never expected it actually. So, Ben was most of all, fate, and just meant to be.

They both clicked. Found in each other what the other needed. It was just heart-warming to see them come together, slowly, but steady.

I think I’ve read this book 3-4 times so far. It always amazes me how well it’s written. And how thoughtful, and touching the author tackled such an emotional and heartfelt topic. I never want to put it down. I love it, and it touches my heart in all the right places.

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The Five Stages of Falling in Love by Rachel Higginson