Starless Nights

Hale Brothers Series, Book 2

Beau Hale: She said that she was my best friend, and then one day she wasn't. I should be over this by now, it's been years, but I can't escape the memories that haunt me. Everyone around me is moving on with their life, so now I need to do the same. Tennis brought me to Columbia University, and I am quickly proving that I will not let anyone defeat me, past or present. I am in control now. Life has taught me the hard way to remember that. But after all this time, I'm still searching for an answer to the one question that is constantly burning in the back of my mind... why?  

Leila Starling: He said that he was my best friend, and then one day he wasn't. It took one moment to change my entire life. What I thought I knew became a lie and nothing was ever the same. Slowly, I picked up the pieces and focused on what I could control... me. I live in New York City and attend one of the world's most prestigious fashion and design schools. Day after day, I am getting closer and closer to making my dreams come true. I know my future is bright, even if my heart is destined to stay in the dark. The dull ache that still lingers is my daily reminder to rely on no one but myself. Although, after all this time, I still can't help but wonder... why?  

Contains mature themes.

©2014 Kathryn Andrews (P)2019 Tantor

Great Love Story

I loved this story! The build-up wasn't too slow, but had the slow burn feel. Plenty of angst, and deep characters you are rooting for (especially Beau). A perfect continuation of most of the characters from the previous book in the series (Drops of Rain), and enough interest of the two main characters in Chasing Clouds. The teaser at the end felt completely natural to lead into the third book in the series (although all could be stand alones).
The narrators did a great job, as well.

Great story! Narration was really slow.

I really loved this book. About halfway through I had to speed up the narration. It seemed like there was a full 5 second pause between each sentence.