Left Of Forever by Tarah DeWitt

About The Book

Title: Left Of Forever

Author: Tarah DeWitt

Series: Spunes, OR #2

Pages: 336

Genre: Second Chance Romance

Rating: ★★★

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This time, they'll get it right.

Wren and Ellis Byrd fell in love as kids, had their son Sam when they were only teenagers, and built a life together in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon. They were made for one another…until they fell apart.

Now divorced and in their 30s, Wren runs the bakery in town, while Ellis works as a firefighter. They live separate lives, though they are hardly off each other’s minds.

When Sam gets accepted into college and the pair help him move in together, Ellis convinces Wren to take an extended road trip back to Spunes with him to see if they can give their relationship one last chance. Amid the gorgeous scenery of the California coastline, dreamy destinations, and a great deal of long-yearned-for proximity, Wren starts to think it just might be possible. But the two still have to contend with their tumultuous past in order to move forward. And when spoken words fail, sometimes the written word must bridge the gap.

Will they make the most of what’s left of forever? Or will they let each other go for good?

My Review

This was my first book of the year and also my first read by Tarah DeWitt. The very first thing I want to say is that I really like her writing style. I stayed hooked on the story and found myself not wanting to put it down at several points.

Left of Forever follows a divorced couple who are unexpectedly pulled back into each other’s lives years later, forcing them to confront unresolved feelings, past mistakes, and the possibility of a second chance. That premise really intrigued me, and I think DeWitt did a great job exploring the emotional side of reconnecting after heartbreak.

That said, I unfortunately did not love this book as much as everyone else seems to. I think it mostly comes down to the main couple. Their communication issues the first time around felt frustrating, and then it seemed like they suddenly learned how to talk things through and got back together very quickly. I honestly did not fully understand why they divorced in the first place, especially considering how fast their problems were resolved once they reconnected.

Still, that does not mean I did not enjoy the story. There were some genuinely funny moments, including some “spicy” situations, and not the sexy kind 🤣. While there was some steam in this book, I thought it fit the characters well. One thing I really appreciated was that even though they had been together for years, he still asked for permission when it mattered. That detail stood out to me in a good way.

I definitely plan on reading more books by Tarah DeWitt. I already have at least two or three of her books on my shelves. Also, her covers are top notch. I absolutely love this one.

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