The Goodbye Storm
By Danielle Stewart
- Release Date: 2015-08-06
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
Autumn Chase is painfully aware grief is a beast that won’t be chased off before it’s ready to leave. When an icy road and a dark night leave her a young widow, she’s forced to trade in her perfectly planned future for the unknown. Like a child hiding from a monster, she pulls her covers up over her head with the intention of sheltering herself forever. But once an unexpected stranger shows up on her doorstep, Autumn has to choose between being alone or connecting with someone who is hurting as badly as she is.
Noah Key, an emergency room doctor, has solemnly informed countless families that their loved one could not be saved. However, when his own wife dies suddenly there are no words to bring him comfort. His in-laws want him to fall to pieces to confirm his love for his late wife. His colleagues want him to take time off to grieve. The only thing Noah wants is to work enough hours in the day to forget his wife is gone. He’s written himself a prescription for a cocktail of distraction and exhaustion in order to trick his brain into thinking his life isn’t in shambles.
When the world keeps moving on without them, Noah and Autumn will need to decide if they’ll survive the storm or allow themselves to be swept away by it.
Reviews
Interesting
5By Jenniecat 1Makes me think about how things are in my life. That’s not bad.A great read
5By IwannaBmeInteresting characters and subject matterWonderfully written but should have come with a warning
5By VBL24This is a beautifully written book about love, loss, and the journey THROUGH. I got it as a gift but it should have come with trigger warnings. Do not read this if you’ve recently lost a family member or if you’re new to navigating THROUGH a difficult journey of your own unless you have strong support structures in your life. It tore down the carefully built walls but I just couldn’t stop reading this achingly realistic story. Trigger warnings for loss of family member/spouse, depression, substance abuse, and PTSD. If you read to escape life for a few hours, this isn’t the book for you. If you read to know that you’re not alone in your hurt, then this should resonate with you. If you’re a strongly empathetic person, pick something else.Fantastic
5By Skiplayer1This was a fantastic story about loss. The characters were great and the story was interesting. Although it was a sad story full of grief, the author was organized and the story was well developed.A Life Changing Moment
5By Mary Ward TaylorFast moving, well focused and believable story of a fatal accident and how it changed the lives of the survivors.My Gauge is the First 5 Pages…
5By Kjsweets92If the author hasn’t hooked me within the first 5 pages, I know I won’t finish the book. Danielle Stewart delivered an exceptional story with endearing characters. I so look forward to reading more of her books!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Fascinating Book!
5By SrkdkThis book was such an enjoyable read that I couldn't put it down! I stayed up way too late! All the characters were well developed and very engaging . . . the story line was so realistic and just sucked me in!The Goodbye Storm
5By rjborWow, what a great story. 4-main characters. And. What Turns were taken. A book that had so much going on. I could not put it down. Thank you. It really grabbed my heart at the. End. I. So. Recommend it be read.The Goodbye Storm
4By 733voidI really enjoyed this book. I think I may have found another good author. The book kept moving/ didn’t slow down. A very good read.An emotional but satisfying read
5By 1 BankerI hate to say that I enjoyed this book because the core of this story is one of loss & the incredible sorrow of having to learn to live again. The primary characters have each lost a spouse in a horrible car accident. But there is also the loss of childhood to a mother lost in her own mental illness. Each person has to learn to look beyond their own pain & help each other through the worst life can & has thrown at them. It’s a very good book that grabs you immediately & doesn’t turn loose even after the last page has been read.
