Title: The Road Back to Us
Series: No. Standalone
Author: K Webster
Release Date: May 4, 2015
5 Us Stars
ARC received from IndieSagePR for an honest review
"It was a rocky-as-shit journey, but Care and I, we're on the road back to us."
I have yet to read every single K Webster book that's been released but I've read enough to say that The Road Back to Us is easily my new favorite K Webster book. Shh! Don't tell Jackson!
This is the story of Bentley and Caroline. They have been together since college, built and pursued their dreams together, made all their plans a reality together but somewhere along the way, Bentley and Caroline's relationship seems to be evaporating right before their very eyes and Caroline has just had enough of feeling 2nd priority to Bentley's career.
"I wonder if we can fix this. I wonder if we can harness the love we once had and ride it together. I wonder if we can live happily ever after."
Caroline felt like the Bentley she loved and married was replaced by a robot who has been swallowed up in making money, money, and more money. She's had enough that she filed for divorce without Bentley's knowledge. It also didn't help that she thinks Bentley is having an affair.
In a way, I can completely understand Bentley's drive to work and provide for his wife everything that they have dreamed of and more. It's just that he seemed to be more focused on his career and earning more than he is in spending quality time with his wife using all that money he's worked so hard for.
Before I started reading this, I asked the author if I would need tissues and ice cream when I start The Road Back to Us. She said no. I read. And then I cried. It must be because K Webster has written this story in dual POVs and she has written it so wonderfully well, the emotions were strong and I found myself in tears and heartbreak more over Bentley's POV. So I can forgive her this time for making me cry when she said there will be no tears for me. ;)
Both characters have good arguments, understandable points about their present relationship. However, I connected more with Bentley and as the story progressed, I hope Caroline spoke to Bentley more about their issues. I hope she was more strong and determined in making Bentley see that they do have a problem. Given, Bentley should have listened to her in the first place, but heck what do you expect from guys? It's like you should hammer their heads hard for them to understand everything about women and relationships. So yes, I wish Caroline made sure she did everything she can and really have that sit down with Bentley before deciding on divorce.
The Road Back to Us is a beautiful story about married life. That open-communication is always best, no matter what. Talking about things prevents problems along the way and this is a huge thing in Bentley and Caroline's story. That storm and being stranded allowed them two to really talk without the distraction of work and I love how Bentley was easy to admit that he was wrong and he made not-so-smart decisions when it comes to their relationship and even though it took a while, I'm glad Caroline was able to say everything she feels, being taken for granted hurts but it hurts even more when you've been together for a decade and you're married. You're not just boyfriend-girlfriend but married, you took a vow so that's double the effort and commitment.
"All you have to do it ask, baby, and I'll be there in a fucking heartbeat."
K Webster wrote a wonderful story with this one! Emotional dialogues, passionate scenes, and witty banters... Bentley and Caroline is now added to my favorite reads of 2015 shelf!
Stars: 5 stars
Recommended to: Second chance romance readers.
Series: Standalone
POV: First person. Dual POV.
Extra Comment: Harley!!! And I want to read more on Bentley and Caroline's family life :)
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