Welcome to my stop on the This Is Not How It Ends blog tour sponsored by Suzy Approved Book Tours! Thank you to Suzy for the invitation!
About the Book:
From USA Today bestselling author Rochelle B. Weinstein comes a moving novel of hearts lost and found, and of one woman torn between two love stories.
When Charlotte and Philip meet, the pair form a deep and instant connection. Soon they’re settled in the Florida Keys with plans to marry. But just as they should be getting closer, Charlotte feels Philip slipping away.
Second-guessing their love is something Charlotte never imagined, but with Philip’s excessive absences, she finds herself yearning for more. When she meets Ben, she ignores the pull, but the supportive single dad is there for her in ways she never knew she desired. Soon Charlotte finds herself torn between the love she thought she wanted and the one she knows she needs.
As a hurricane passes through Islamorada, stunning revelations challenge Charlotte’s loyalties and upend her life. Forced to reexamine the choices she’s made, and has yet to make, Charlotte embarks on an emotional journey of friendship, love, and sacrifice—knowing that forgiveness is a gift, and the best-laid plans can change in a heartbeat.
This Is Not How It Ends is a tender, moving story of heartbreak and healing that asks the question: Which takes more courage—holding on or letting go?
My Thoughts:
I quite enjoyed Rochelle Weinstein’s last book, Somebody’s Daughter, so I was eager to get my hands on This Is Not How It Ends. I even took it with me to the beach when it was more temperate, and it was perfect for that setting, though it can be read anywhere.
Charlotte and Phillip live in the Florida Keys and plan to marry. As they get closer, Phillip begins to pull away. More and more, Charlotte begins to doubt him and his love for her. Then, she meets Ben, and she fights her connection to him.
A hurricane hits the Keys, as they so often do. Charlotte’s life is knocked off kilter even more. She must discover who and what she wants most. This is a tender love story with tragedy and hope.
Overall, I loved Weinstein’s smooth writing and engaging storytelling, and this was a quick, warmhearted read that lifted me up.
I received a complimentary copy. Al opinions are my own.
About the Author:
Rochelle B. Weinstein is the USA Today bestselling author of emotionally driven women’s fiction, including Somebody’s Daughter, Where We Fall, The Mourning After, and What We Leave Behind. This is Not How it Ends releases January 2020. Rochelle spent her early years in sunny South Florida, always with a book in hand, raised by the likes of Sidney Sheldon and Judy Blume. Before becoming a full-time writer, Rochelle lived in Los Angeles, where she handled advertising and promotions for major film studios and record labels at LA Weekly. After returning to Miami, she continued her passion for entertainment as a music-industry executive at the Box Music Network. When she’s not writing, Rochelle loves to hike, read, and find the world’s best nachos. She is currently working on her sixth novel. Please visit her at www.rochelleweinstein.com.
Have you read This Is Not How It Ends, or is it on your TBR? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
Quick and warm hearted stories are so often needed between those more serious and heart breaking ones. Glad you were able to fit this one in, Jennifer!
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Thanks so much, Marialyce! This one was quite emotional but still had plenty of warmth to it. Happy Monday! ♥️
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Beautiful picture, wonderful review, and blog tour, Jennifer. I added this beach read to my TBR list. Happy Monday! 🌅💕🐾😘❤️
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Thank you, Virginia! It’s such a beautiful book. I think you’ll love it! ♥️
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Love your review, Jennifer, for its quiet understatement💜 Off to check it out.
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Thanks so much, Jonetta! It’s such a good story!
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Oh that photo, Jennifer! It’s beautiful😁
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Thanks so much, Tammy! I was at the beach on one of the last summery days, and the sky was clearing after a tropical storm!
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I did enjoy this one! Such emotional writing.
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It really was emotional and powerful, Jaymi!
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This sounds like a lovely, summery read! 🙂
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It really is, Hayley!
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Oh I love the Keys! Was this photo taken there? That nail polish is gorgeous and it matches the book’s cover, love it!
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This is on an island in North Carolina, Kelly! Thank you so much! I have not visited the Keys! I really need to go! You have done some amazing US traveling – have you always lived in Belgium? I’d love to visit there someday. I was just chatting with another blogger about the Battle of the Bulge, which happened on this day during WWII, and my grandfather was there.
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I didn’t know NC has islands! Oh wait, this just dawned on me, is this where “tar heel” came from, your state? I have been around the US, yes 😄 And I’m hoping to return! Yellowstone is still on my bucket list and I’d love to do a cross country kind of road trip. I set foot in NYC in 2012 and fell in love with your country and its people, well some of them anyway haha! But I’ve always lived in Belgium, close to Ghent, which is the other side of the country than where the Battle of the Bulge took place, but how awesome that your grandfather was there! Was he okay, did he get to return home in one piece? xx
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Oh, yes, we have islands along almost the entire coastline! You should add our Outer Banks to your bucket list! My name is two-fold- for the state nickname of the Tar Heel State, and also because I attended the University of North Carolina for undergrad, and our mascot is the beloved Tar Heel. 🐏 I would LOVE to do a cross country road trip myself. NYC is amazing! I go any chance I can get. I would love to see Belgium and had it on the mind that day because of another blogger’s post about the anniversary of the battle. My Papa returned home to newborn twins, a toddler daughter (my mom), and my grandmother waiting for him, after a long hospital stay abroad and stateside. He fully recovered, though, and lived a wonderful life. ♥️ I’m so happy you have enjoyed traveling here, Kelly! I enjoy seeing as much of the world as I can too. Xoxoxo
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Great review! I’d marry the one most capable of rebuilding the house after the hurricane… 😉
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Thanks so much, FF! The boarding up is lots of work too!
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Wonderful review Jen! You showed your hand!!😂😂 I’ve never seen that before!😂 I’m going to see if I can find this one. Sounds like it would be right up my alley!💜🎅🎄
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Sounds like a lovely story, although I don’t normally read much romance. The photo makes me long for summer and sunshine!
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beautiful review – must admit you had me at the fab foto of the beach 🙂
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I thought this sounded so good as well, looking forward to it.
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I hope you enjoy it, too! It’s a good one!
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First, the cover 💯 drew me in with that gorgeous purple-hued sky. Second, this seems like it would be an emotional read – letting go can definitely be scary and difficult!
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I love the cover on this one, too. So pretty! It was definitely an emotional story.
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Wowwww the picture❤️❤️I wanna go there right now! And this sounds like a great summer read 🙂 So glad you enjoyed this book!
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Thanks, Jee! It was taken right after the tropical storm cleared – literally as it was clearing out!
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Now I want to know how things turn out for Charlotte!
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I’m sorry for the cliffhanger, Angela!
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I do enjoy a warm, emotional story between some of my others. When does this story take place, Jennifer? Nice review and beautiful photo once again.
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