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Linda Martin
This is a fascinating novel about a young woman who takes a job as companion for a paraplegic young man. He used to have a thriving business, was great at generating money, and was somewhat active and adventuresome. Then one day a devastating accident ended it all. The accident was not his fault - it was just a weird twist of fate.

He does not take well to having a female companion thrust upon him by his parents. Most of all, he misses being able to make his own decisions.

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Betty
Feb 08, 2016 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
I loved this book, highly recommended.
Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance
This book has been lauded all over the blogosphere for months now. I’ve kept a for-review copy on my shelf but I haven’t opened it; I’ve been burned before by books that have been overhyped.

Happily I can say that didn’t happen this time. Happily I can say that this is a story I’d recommend to others for both the quality of the writing, the thoughtfulness of the story, and the depth of the characters.

So I say: Give this book a read. See what you think.
Jamie
Jan 20, 2014 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Yes, this is categorized as a "romance" novel and I gave it 5 stars. Thoroughly enjoyable read with a touching ending. ...more
Mary Anne
Jan 29, 2014 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: 2015-read, 5-stars
Sharon
Apr 06, 2014 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Suzanne
Apr 17, 2014 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Carole
Oct 26, 2015 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Lori
May 05, 2018 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Amanda
Jan 01, 2019 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Deborah
Aug 03, 2025 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
PinkyReads
Sep 11, 2025 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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