Moving story of death and the heartbreak it leaves behind. Rudy has unexpectedly lost his wife and now is now trying to put his life back together. Depression and the possibility that his wife’s death wasn’t accidental has left Rudy in a downward spiral that he is desperately trying to come out of. With the help of his daughter and a dear friend from work Rudy navigates this new world he has been thrust into. Poignant, sad story of overcoming one of lives hardest obstacles.

Thank you to Net Galley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I read Good Grief many years ago, and it has stuck with me all this time, so when I saw a new book by Lolly Winston, I snapped it up. Unfortunately, the magic Good Grief was not present in Me for You. I sympathized with Rudy Knowles as he navigated the ocean of grief after losing his wife, Bethany, but I wish the novel had not involved a hospital stay because I didn’t believe that Rudy had reached the point where he needed hospitalization. I loved the evolving love story between Rudy and his co-worker, Sasha, who was dealing with her own grief over the loss of her daughter, but I felt it would have been more believeable outside the hospital setting, The ending was just a bit too neat. This book was just average for me.

I liked the book well enough. I felt like her first book, Goof Grief, was better. This one has somewhat similar themes.

I liked the characters and the “smallness” of the story. I thought parts were odd though— like the slight mystery into her death and the main character checking into a psychiatric unit. I don’t think either storyline helped the plot much and made the book veer towards melodrama.

First time readying a Lolly WInston story. I enjoyed it, but didn't love it. I am so happy to have been given the chance by the author, the publisher, and Net Galley to read the advance copy in exchange for an honest review. The characters were a little needy for me. A little sad, dark, and depressing.. That being said there was the basic story of how life doesn't always turn out as you plan. I just wish there was more happiness thrown in!

Poor Rudy. As the book opens he’s just grappling with the loss of his wife, Belinda. From the backstory we gather they were one of those couples that just goes together like peanut butter and jelly. They lived a quiet but happy life and just generally enjoyed each other’s company.

After Rudy’s loss, what was once a quiet life for two because an indescribably depressing and lonely life for one. We accompany Rudy on his journey through crippling grief and out the other side.

Definitely not a feel-good book all the way through, but a hopeful book and as I’ve mentioned before, a charming little book. And although I didn’t personally find it as compelling as other books I’ve read by the author, I do feel that the story and writing was true to Winston’s style.

I would recommend this book to fans of Lolly Winston, or even as a story for someone who is dealing with a loss of their own. Grief is hard to live with, but it’s also a huge part of living. There can be light at the end of the tunnel.

Special thanks to Netgalley and Touchstone Gallery Books for an e-galley in exchange for my honest review. This one is out March 12, 2019. I will post this review to my blog, Women in Trouble Book Blog, on February 12, 2019.

Me for You by Lolly Winston was a beautifully written book. I fell in love with Rudy and was swept into his new romance with Sasha, all while navigating the grief of losing his wife. The book really makes you think about those who lose their spouse and how they grieve and it was beautiful how Rudy went thru the journey and came out on the other side and in love. I found the co-worker/murder suspect a little ill-fitted for the story and couldn't really figure out why it was even necessary, but it did not make the book less enjoyable, it is just something I looked back on and wondered why it was even necessary. The characters in this book seemed like they were your next-door neighbors or your department store watch clerk and pianist! I enjoyed this book.

While I enjoyed this title, I felt it was missing a connection. The storyline was a good one and the characters were well developed but I didn't feel a strong connection to the story because I didn't feel like I knew the intricacies of their lives and they were hiding secrets.

Another wonderful story by Lolly Winston. While this wasn't exactly what I was expecting, I thought it was a wonderful story of loss and new love. I cheered so hard for Rudy to pull out of his depression. I really enjoyed the characters and thought it was a beautiful story overall .

Darnit. I accidentally requested this on NetGalley and tried to delete it but apparently that's not an option. And of course I won the ARC... After reading some Goodreads reviews and trying, I put this down for good.

Thank you to Netgalley and Gallery Books for the ARC. I'm sorry I couldn't do it justice.

A simple book about dealing with grief and how it catches you unaware of the debilitating effect it can have. I loved the honest and straightforward narrative sans any drama. A pleasure to read. Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC.

Me for You was the first book I have read by author, Lolly Winston. It deals with a common but seldom discussed topic - depression and it's consequences. I liked the main character, Mr. Knowles and cheered for the story to go in a different direction. However, much like life, depression came in. Thankfully, proper treatment and support from family and friends bring about a happy ending. I would like to read more books by Lolly Winston - I like her style.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to.

Me For You was a a trip through many emotions. I could feel Rudy’s grief throughout the book, along with his hope for the future that he seemed a little reluctant for. I could almost even picture him at the piano at work!

Parts of the book seemed to be a little slow moving for me, but I tend to feel that way when reading about another’s grief.

Overall I really liked this book!

Me For You wasn't what I hoped it would be. It's really sad and depressing, and I just can't read sad stuff anymore. I recommend if you're okay with bleak. Unfortunately, this story was not for me. Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

The first third of the book I really enjoyed. The death of Rudy’s wife dying so young and his reaction to it was very motivating and of course a shock.At the same he has been downsized from his regular job but plays the piano. Thus he plays the piano at Nordstrom where he meets Sasha, a women that works there and also comes with her own set of problems. As their relationship picks up, Rudy is visited by a detective who feels his wife was murdered by a pharmacist tech where his wife worked as a pharmacist. Then, for me the book begins to drag with all the crazy things that go on and I found it tedious reading the book which I did finish. The positive side of the book for me is when someone loses someone they love at a young age and so unprepared for this, it is nice to see that one can eventually move on. But till we get to that point it is at the end of the book. I want to thank net galley for an ARC of this book which I received for an honest review

I was looking forward to reading this from the description however I was really disappointed. The story went no where, it was dreary, drab and uninteresting. Nothing excited happens throughout the entire story.

Lolly Winston was new to me as an author. I took a chance on this book because the back cover description sounded intriguing. but I have to say I was a bit disappointed in this one. The first half was good and I truly got the characters but after that, it became kind of redundant. It was like reading an infomercial for mental health. I felt weighted down by sadness without many reprises. Then I got a glossed over happy ending. It was just too much gloom and doom without enough light to help balance it.

It was still a decent read, but not one I would want to revisit any time soon.

One a high note the characters were really well developed and the story was one many of us could relate to if you have had a loss or any real-life living.

Thank you, NetGalley for the copy to read.

I was really looking forward to this book because I had heard so many good things about this author's previous works. But I found this book laking and very cheesy. For example, Rudy was cooking something and describing it and then it said "I used tongs for that".

I did not post feedback on goodreads because I have heard such great things about the previous works.

Loss of a loved one is devastating, working through the grief and depression takes time. This is a gentle description of the depression that follows loss, the difficulty of working through it and the beauty of finding the desire to live again.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC of Me For You by Lilly Winston. I put off reading it for just a little bit because I was afraid it was going to be sad, and I needed to be in the right frame of mind for that. I was wrong. It wasn’t sad it was hopeful. Rudy was a sweet genial man who was so lost after losing his beloved wife. He was the same age as me, fifty four, and I could really put myself in his mind frame. He had recently been downsized at work and he had taken temporary employment while waiting for his wife to be ready for early retirement. His whole life was upended. This story follows his journey as he tries to find joy and his footing while playing piano in Nordstrom department store. I enjoyed the respectful manner in which the author handled mental health issues. Aside from the good writing and likeable characters any book set in Nordstrom is a winner for me.