Review: Whispers from the East by Eleanor Lloyd-Jones and Katie Fox

Blurb:

Loneliness is a desolate feeling that claws its way into the very fabric of your life, dragging you to despair. It is an isolation of your heart and soul and a rejection of everything you are, and everything you try to be, by the very people who should be showering you with love and acceptance... A life of solitude becomes the norm for Charlotte Whittaker. An emptiness fills her with a void so big that she finds herself running to escape it—running to be alone... It takes a new country and a new outlook on friendship for her to begin to build up her trust in others again. Easton James wraps his heart in tissue paper, locking it away and hiding the key, as he tries to put distance between it and the life he thought was already paved for him. He walks a lonely man—a band of patient friends by his side—searching for answers that will reunite him with the man he knows hides deep inside of himself. Travelling roads of uncertainty that push and pull them like magnets, the pair discover a middle ground on uncharted territory that gives them hope for a chance at a new kind of love.

My Thoughts:

Whispers from the East is a New Adult/ Contemporary romance, and a full length standalone novel. It is the first work that I have read by either Eleanor or Katie. I praise the authors for having the ability to write and deliver a story that really flowed smoothly. I could not tell when/where one writer transitioned to the next!

What I really loved about the story was how engaging it was; the storyline was interesting and I quickly grew to love each character- flaws and all. Easton and Charlie each had their own individual secrets and insecurities that they needed to confront and work through. As they began to bond and trust each other, they revealed little pieces of themselves slowly. I loved that there was no rushing or pushing from either side.

The chemistry built between them was palpable and the pull was strong. I found it easy to root for them to fall hard for one another!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Whispers from the East; it was a great introduction to both authors' writing style. I wouldn't hesitate to pick up a book by either author in the future.

If you're looking for a romance that's sweet but still tugs on your heart a bit, be sure to check this one out!