Love on the Line: Great Expectation Love Stories (The Graykens Series Book #2) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Angela Hayes

LOVE on the LINE by Laurie Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Don’t let your happiness depend on the amount of time you have but on the quality of the love you give.”

Love on the Line is the brilliant sequel to Love on a Limb by Laurie L.C. Lewis. It is a continuation of Matt and Mikaela’s story, so you really should read the first book before starting on this one, as there is a LOT of important information and plot elements contained in that story that will help you better understand and appreciate this story.
The first book made such an impression on me that there was no question about one-clicking this book and diving right in. As with the first book, this dealing with a major health crisis, regrets, coming to terms with one’s mortality, love, hope, faith, emotion, humour, and so much more. This story brought me to tears more than once- and I’m talking the sobbing, can’t-see-the-words-because-the-tears-won’t-stop, kind of crying. I was/am so invested in these characters, their story touched me, and I was rooting for them the whole way through- praying for a miracle. That’s how ‘real’ these characters became to me. And that’s a sure sign of a gifted author.
This story seemed to be a little ‘grittier, and more emotionally ‘raw’ (for me) than the first book- and I didn’t think that would be possible, because that first book really tugged at my heartstrings. As with the first book, the subject matter is devastating- cancer isn’t a light and fluffy subject- and there is no sugar-coating it here. Ms. Lewis gives us a brutally honest account of what our character/s go through. But, the harsh reality of their journey is shown with respect and plenty of compassion.
As with the first book, this story slayed me! I was so invested in it, I have a bit of a book hang-over now it’s finished, but I would turn around and do it all over again because this story is quite special, and touched me in quite unexpected ways.
I really recommend this story to anyone who loves a wonderful story that will stay with you long after you read the final words.
I look forward to Ms. Lewis’ next book!

Thank you, Ms. Lewis!

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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