When We Were Young

By: M.L. Hamilton

Narrated by: Kelley Hazen

Hazel Wallace arrives in Playa Tortuga, a resort on the Oregon coast, longing to spend a month refocusing her life. As a travel writer, she has been to some of the most beautiful spots on the planet, but now she needs a safe place to heal and plan her next move.

Although she intends to spend the month in solitary pursuits, she quickly becomes enmeshed in the lives of the people who call Playa Tortuga their home. And even though she has sworn off finding love, she meets a man who makes her reconsider her staunch position.

However, escaping the past is harder than she thought, and when that past arrives at her door, she discovers that sometimes hiding isn’t enough. Can Hazel face the past she ardently tried to flee? Or will it devour her?

©2024 M.L. Hamilton (P)2026 M.L. Hamilton

New Romance

I did enjoy the book. Hamilton always writes about different characters with romance and fun. I wonder if this will be the start of a new series with Hazel and Eli.

A Great Listen

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the narrator and enjoyed very much. Hazel needs time to recharge and restart her life. So she heads to a resort on the Oregon coast for a much needed paid holiday. It doesn't take her long to get charmed by the locals and start rethinking her life especially when it seems her old life has found her. This series has something for everyone, suspense, drama, mystery, humour and romance. This combination of author and narrator creates pure enjoyment.

Captivating, Emotional, and Utterly Unforgettable!

When We Were Young is everything I love in a romance novel—beautifully written, emotionally rich, and laced with just the right touch of suspense to keep me hooked from start to finish. M.L. Hamilton has once again proven why she’s my favorite author. Her storytelling is heartfelt and authentic, with characters that feel so real, I found myself completely invested in their journey.

Kelley Hazen’s narration is nothing short of phenomenal. Her voice brings every emotion to life, adding depth and nuance to each character. She has a rare talent for drawing listeners in and making the story feel personal. I could listen to her narrate all day—she’s truly my favorite!

This audiobook was an absolute joy to experience. If you’re looking for a romance that will make you feel deeply and stay with you long after it ends, this is the one. Highly, highly recommended!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

Great Read

When We Were Young was a great read by M.L. Hamilton. Hazel Wallace goes to Playa Tortuga to spend a month refocusing her life. It is a resort on the Oregon coast where she is needing a safe place to heal and plan her next move. She quickly gets involved in the lives of the people of the resort. She has sworn off love but finds a man there that may make her reconsider. Unfortunately her past arrives at her door. I enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to read more by the author.