We Were Once Paperback – May 27, 2020

This book starts off with the readers meeting Chloe, a college student who is very OCD, studies aged, and doesn’t play. Then we meet Joshua, a self-described bad boy who works at a diner, goes to college and is a total flirt. Chloe and Joshua have a few exciting encounters, and things begin to heat up. I really enjoyed how carefree and loving the characters are to each other. They were easy to relate to and dream about. This book is a true romance.This book will elicit tears during the tribulation Josh and Chloe face. But of course, something has to go wrong, and wow, did it become a roller coaster fast. Can they overcome it?At this point, I’m thinking this book is not gonna end happy. I mean, I’m crying about the outcomes of an unexpected disaster that had a considerable impact on their relationship. I was shocked to read on and see it come full circle. They are older, more mature, and understanding in the second half of this love story, and yes, it ends happily.The author did a fantastic job of creating a romance that was swoon-worthy, relatable, and exciting. I didn’t enjoy the roller coaster part of the story, but I’m glad it leads it full circle and back to the love that is palatable through the pages. The author did a fantastic job of maturing her characters as the story progresses, including some extra steamy scenes. This story is a classic romance with some heart-wrenching thrown in, but of course, fate or destiny always wins, and sometimes you just have to let it. In their case, even the years that separated them and the reasons don’t hold back the heart and soul they find in each other. I also thought the author did a great idea of incorporating some quotes and knowledge into the book.

This book has 3 parts:1. The begining - realy sweet and fun. It is nice to meet our heroes. Sweet and fun.2. Too long lovey-Dovey. No story, they are maddly in love. Ok , I get it they are in love, but nothing really happens for a long time.3. After 50% of the book something happens and at last there is a story you can read and love.Besides that I must say that l loved the H and the h. But he really is not a bad boy and she quickly is not such a good girl. So don't believe every thing that is told aboiut the book.

Let me start by saying I was reading this on my phone and halfway through I wanted to throw the phone against the wall. THAT, folks was the climax of the story. I never EVER go to the end to and read backwards, but I had to with this book. Actually, I stopped at Chapter 33, went to the end to determine if I would even want to finish reading. I finished the book and am very glad I did.I bought this book on Saturday, started reading late on Sunday. On Monday I had to take an eight hour break because the plotline was driving me out of my ever loving mind. That being said, We Were Once is one of the most romantic books I have ever read.S.L. Scott is a new author for me, and her story knocked it out of the park. The love between Chloe and Josh was breathtakingly beautiful, the story of the rich girl and the boy from the wrong side of town. However the boy's biological father is almost as wealthy as her family, but other than his paying for Yale, there is no father-son bonding. Chloe and Josh's love develops so beautifully and completely, and it is THE best part of this story.I could go on and give away the ending, but I won't because you should suffer as I did. Suffice it to say the mess that always happens in a story was longer than in other novels.Character development and plot were well developed. Editing....a big red flag for me ( I was a teacher) was really tight. I did not encounter any spelling, punctuation, noun-verb mistakes, or errors using incorrect homonyms. It always irritates me when an author writes "there" instead of "their", and the editor misses it. So writing conventions was really well done.My biggest problem now is that I have found a new author and need to read more of her books. I love the fact that Ms. Scott's novels are all more than 300 pages. Now I just have to find time to fit these new books into an already overloaded reading list.

If there is one book that you need to pick up it is We Were Once. I really wish I could give this one more then 5 stars. It is my favorite book of the year so far. The emotions, the heart, the power of love give you all the feels. I had goose bumps reading this because it is that phenomenal. I fell in love with Joshua from the start. He owned me, made me swoon and then some. I really couldn't get enough of him. I love his banter with Chloe. Those two bring a smile to my face just thinking about them. Chloe is feisty and always tries to play by the rules. I love the changes in her once she meets Joshua. He brought out this spirit in her that let her spread her wings. You feel for Chloe and Joshua when it comes to few things. For what that is you are just going to have to read this epic love story of the year. I had tears streaming down my face. Happy, then sad and then happy again. I am a emotion mess but in a good way. What S.L. Scott gives us with the love between Chloe and Joshua you feel in your soul. There is so much beauty in We Were Once. I devoured this in a no time and it is so worth every feel. You need to fall in love with Chloe and Joshua. GO ONE CLICK THIS ONE NOW!!!

I can truthfully say this book made me feel everything. I haven't cried so hard reading a book in a very long time.It was a journey that was heartwrenching at times, but the journey was 100% worth every tear, every sob, and every torrential emotion that it brought out in me.I want to read every book this author writes.