Where Rainbows End

Where Rainbows End by Cecelia Aherne
Romance

Rosie and Alex have been friends forever growing up in Dublin. In their teens Alex's father is transferred to America and he is gone. But they still communicate and grow closer. Rosie is even planning on college close to Alex until the unthinkable happens and she ends up becoming a single mother.

Rosie brings up her daughter, marries and divorces; while Alex marries and divorces twice. They remain close and each wonder what if?

This is definitely a long time love story, one where you would like to knock some sense into these two so that they don't waste all that time.


First Line: "To Alex, you are invited to my 7th birthday party on Tuesday the 8th of April in my house."

Rating:
(3.5/5)

If You Could See Me Now

If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern
Romance

Elizabeth is a fastidious, extremely well organized, interior decorator. Elizabeth has always been the responsible one in her family. She helped raise her sister when her mother left. She now is raising Luke, her sister's son. Elizabeth has a ton of responsibilities. Her father is constantly looking for his wife to return and her sister is an alcoholic. But Elizabeth is not fun and has no idea of how to play with her nephew and as for an imagination, she doesn't have one.

When Ivan from 'Ekam Eveileb' comes to visit Luke, Elizabeth doesn't at first see him. Ivan considers Elizabeth 'gnirob'. Elizabeth needs Ivan and his perspective on life. Life is fun!! Ivan teaches Elizabeth to let go of her disappointments and start living. What Elizabeth does not know is that no one else can see Ivan.

Ivan falls in love with Elizabeth but it is an impossible love. The job of imaginary friend is fraught with problems. I loved the concept of this job and the inner workings of being an imaginary friend. This is a cute romance story.

First Line: "Elizabeth's heart hammered loudly against her chest"

Rating:

(3.5/5)