Review (New Release): Waiting for Autumn by J. A. DeRouen

Waiting for Autumn is a small town, second chance romance— and it’s LIVE!

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Synopsis:

Sebastian “Race me for it.”

Four simple words. Five desolate years.

Sebastian Kelly believes he isn’t worthy of redemption, of a chance to right his wrongs. But an unexpected trip home, the place he dreads most, calls in question everything he’s come to believe. And who knows, he may find exactly what he’s been waiting for.

Autumn One broken promise. Two pink lines.

Autumn Norris knew in an instant her life would never be the same. Years have flown by in a flurry of sparkles and dress up, and Autumn has refused to let the anchor of regret pull her under.

Until she lays eyes on Sebastian, and the wave of why, where, and how could you flood her every thought.

Old hurt and new betrayal twist first love into a reluctant partnership, and theirs may be a bond even pigtails and butterfly kisses can’t mend. But the past five years have felt like a lifetime, and Seb is willing to wait as long as it takes.

Because the truth is, he’s always been waiting for Autumn.

My Thoughts:

Waiting for Autumn is a standalone second chance romance. It's a mixture of sweet, sexy and a little angsty. It changes between past and present time and is told in duel POV. I was engaged during my time reading the story, but there were a few elements that didn't quite work for me.

As I mentioned, some chapters take place in the past. It was during this time that I found the actions/reactions of the characters were slightly over the top and hard to accept. After a certain tragedy, I couldn't quite understand how or why this one person- Seb- took the brunt of everyone's blame, anger and judgement. Unfairly, everything fell on him. The fallout from this one incident is was carried the story and characters to where they are in present day (5 years later).

As the story progressed I began to really love Seb's character, and I connected with him on a deeper level than I did Autumn. With her I was sort of hot n' cold. There were moments that she frustrated me and other times where I thought she was likable. As the pair were reconnecting in the present, they found they had a difficult road ahead of them. The past plays a major role in their present and future, and they need to work through some things to move forward. It was clear that love always remained between Seb and Autumn, and the author was able to spark that hope in me that this couple would find a way to forgive, heal, love and move forward.

So, even though there were some plot and character details that I didn't quite enjoy, there was still much to like about the writing and story. Overall, I was satisfied.