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Reviewed by K T Bowes for Readers' Favorite
Hiding behind her successful career as a novelist, Delaney Sharpe nurses a heart broken by abandonment. Dumped by her actor soulmate on his way to fame and fortune years earlier, she hasn’t recovered from the loss and humiliation of loving him through his alcoholism and then waking up alone. When a well-intentioned trip to Vegas with her best friend brings her face-to-face with her publicly disgraced ex-boyfriend, Del’s agony rises to the surface. But Phoenix seems determined to keep her close while reclaiming her heart, and she is powerless to resist his familiar charms. Del is also older and wiser, and his actions make her suspicious of his intentions, especially when she discovers her latest missing female plot involves a former friend of his. On the Way Down by Jennifer Farwell is an emotional rollercoaster ride.
Jennifer Farwell has produced a stunning contemporary romance in On the Way Down. I got caught up in the swirling emotional connections that she artfully directs, sharing Del’s confusion over Phoenix while at the same time feeling genuinely fearful for her. Even the side characters have the depth of a D.H. Lawrence description, and each has a purpose within the plot’s fascinating threads. The theme of the novel is loyalty, highlighted by Del’s relationship with Ava, which transcends all others, including that of her love interest. But the skillful crisscrossing of loyalties is what I appreciated most. Some will survive the test of time, and others will end in betrayal. This is a brilliantly written second-chance romance, and the background murder mystery is the ultimate cherry on the cake. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
