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Before We Were Us - by Denise Hunter

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Highlights

  • She can't remember.
  • Author(s): Denise Hunter
  • 304 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian

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About the Book



Before We Were Us is a cozy, autumnal, opposites-attract Hallmark movie mixed with 50 First Dates. Denise Hunter weaves a charming romance between a woman who can't remember her own love story and the man who couldn't forget her even if he wanted to. The perfect escape into a happily-ever-after.



Book Synopsis



She can't remember. He can't forget. How did Lauren's number one nemesis, Jonah, become her adoring boyfriend? Can Jonah convince Lauren to remember why she wanted to stay? Love is complicated in this cozy and wholesome, small-town amnesia romance with a big-city girl and her resort co-worker.

When Lauren Wentworth wakes up in the hospital after falling from a ladder, she has more questions than answers. Way more. She knows where she is--the wilds of New Hampshire. But she's apparently lost the last four months of her life. Is she really contemplating forfeiting her big-city dream job for a position at a rustic resort? And how did her number one nemesis become her adoring boyfriend?

Jonah Landry is crushed to learn Lauren has forgotten their entire summer together. Terrified of losing her for good, he determines to help her remember their deep connection as she finishes her obligation to the resort. But soon it becomes apparent Lauren doesn't want to remember falling in love with him or rethinking the entire course of her career. She wants to pretend the summer never happened and move on with her life. Without him.

As Lauren falls back into the steady routines of resort work with Jonah, she's relieved her memories haven't returned and remains resolute about her big-city future. But as autumn leads into winter, she begins to see glimpses of the Jonah she's forgotten. Will she be able to resist the steady love of this patient man? Or is her heart destined for its own freefall?

  • Charming contemporary clean romance
  • Book length: approximately 83,000 words
  • Stand-alone novel
  • Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Dimensions (Overall): 8.38 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .76 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Christian
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 304
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Theme: Romance, General
Format: Paperback
Author: Denise Hunter
Language: English
Street Date: September 10, 2024
TCIN: 90325038
UPC: 9780840716682
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-5527
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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2.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
50% would recommend
2 recommendations

A forgettable tale!

2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
- 7 months ago
I found Before We Were Us by Denise Hunter to be a predictable story. It begins the day of Lauren’s accident. It does not give readers a chance to get to know the characters or their history before the main event. The story goes back and forth between the present and the months leading up to Lauren’s accident. I was not a fan of Lauren. I found her attitude and behavior frustrating. Lauren was unkind to Jonah (I am being kind with my phrasing). I felt bad for Joanah who was being very patient. I liked Dr. Carson, and there was potential for this character. I enjoyed the descriptions of the Pinehaven Lodge and the surrounding area (sounds like a beautiful place to reside and vacation). I wish the author had captured New Hampshire because, based on the descriptions, the lodge could have been located in any New England state. The Christian element is light. There are repetitive details, and the ending was rushed. I wanted to like Before We Were Us, but I did not. Unfortunately, Before We Were Us is a forgettable tale.
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Contemporary heartwarming romance

3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
EdensKathyG - 8 months ago
This is a good contemporary romance. It is light and heartwarming. It is also a little annoying. Lauren studied event planning hotel management in college. She has a dream job waiting for her at Glitter. She just needs experience and she gets it at a family owned lodge. She also meets the lover of her life Jonah. All is beautiful in her life until it isn't. She falls off a ladder and wakes up in a hospital with no memories for the last 4 months. Jonah is there and she doesn't want him there because what she remember of him is that he is her arrogant boss. This book is a fun read but to tell you the truth, I did not like Lauren. Even at the end I just couldn't relate to her. I loved Jonah and his whole family. Even Graham, the dog was more likeable than Lauren. But the concept of the book and the love story is very compelling. Thanks to #netgalley, #thomasnelson and @deniseahunter for an ARC of this book
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