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First published October 24, 2017
"Anytime, anywhere. I'm all yours."
"Unfortunately, time isn't on our side."Lyra Jennings is a loner who has found success as a photographer. Using her camera as a shield, she has found a way to cope with the losses she has experienced in her life. In addition to experiencing great loss, Lyra has been given a gift. This gift is quite unique and Lyra views it as a curse. On a trip to Europe for work, she is thrown into a unique situation and finds herself in the arms of Tavian West. Despite the circumstances that brought them together, Tavian and Lyra embark on a journey where they experience living life to its fullest. Tavian teaches Lyra about living and letting go. They form a unique connection that only grows stronger with every passing moment. When the two are forced to return to the states and their respective lives, only time will tell if they are meant to find a way to be together.
"His arms provide a refuge I never knew could exist for someone as messed up as me."Told in dual POV,Exp1re is a tender romance full of intrigue. Both Tavian and Lyra have experienced great loss and their connection brings healing and revelation to them both. Tavian is quite the hero and the way in which he cared for Lyra left me swooning with every turn of the page. Lyra has much growing to do and her transformation is quite remarkable as the plot progresses. I found the picturesque setting was created with such commitment that it existed as its own main character. The story ends with a bit of a cliffy and the surprise that is revealed is certainly one that left me scrambling to start the next book. (In fact, I will be venturing in as soon as I hit post on this review!)
I promised her I’d be her rock to lean on, and I won’t let her down.
But I don’t do connections. They always lead to hurt and heartache, because no matter how strong and resilient the relationship is, no one lives forever.
“I don’t give a shit what you have on or if you do your hair or put on makeup. This trip is about letting go, learning more about who you are and experiencing new things."
“I’m ready to ‘surrender to what is’ and ‘let go of what was’—the first two steps in my newly adopted life motto.”
“Your way sucks, and I’m gonna prove it to you.”
“Well, you failed miserably, buttercup. And I’m starting to think you enjoy teasing and tormenting me.” He presses his length into me and adds, “Two can play that game, ya know?”
“Why?” I whisper. “Why me?” “Because, buttercup.” He smiles, his eyes sad, and kisses the tip of my nose. “We aren’t an accidental meeting of souls. Trust the timing of your life.”
"Last night, kissing her for the first time… it confirmed everything I thought to be true. She’s it. My one. The variable I never knew was missing."
“I stand here staring for a minute or two at the empty space where he just was, hoping that’s not the last time I’ll see the man who owns my heart. Unfortunately, we’re working against one thing I can do nothing to stop—time.”