Grab your seat and get comfortable, because you are going to read about the messy and complicated lives of 8 characters. Love triangles, young love, deception, secrets, parent/child struggles…these all get their moments in The Days Between by Robin Morris.

Life is a series of choices with lasting impacts. Andrew, Nick, Kathryn and Harper have a history together, some pieces are good and some pieces are not so good. Years later, the impacts of those choices come to light in both expected and unexpected ways.

What really stood out to me is that there are multiple main characters and character arcs with numerous points of view, spanning over decades. I think the intention was to have three main characters, but the secondary characters were so strong, making them feel like additional main characters. This really gives dimension to a story that overall has melancholy and tragic tones. Whether it’s Kathryn, Andrew, Amy, Max, Emmy, Nick or Harper, each are tied together in a web filled with years of history and secrets. For me, it gave off a vibe similar to the TV series, This is Us, due to a hyper focus on feelings and family dynamics.

Thank you to Lake Union Publishing for this gifted copy via NetGalley. These opinions are entirely my own. If you are looking for a story that’s heavy on drama and emotions and light on happy ever after, this is your book.

(Trigger warning: depression, self harm, suicide)

The Days Between will tear at your emotions seeing how people mess up their lives with deception and distraction. The multi-family drama laced with addiction, romance, mental illness and remorse is a captivating read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the opportunity to read this ARC.

This book is all about feelings!!

This family drama will pull at your heartstrings more than once .

Read this if you like :
Past & Present Timelines
Multiple POV’s
Family Drama
Secrets
Infidelity
Relatable Characters
Shocking Twists

Without giving too much away , Andrew and Amy are trying to have a child late in life despite all risks.

Andrew randomly bumps into Kathryn one day at a local coffee shop that he used to have a relationship with and hasn’t see her in 20 years.

With pressures on their marriage, work life and trying to conceive will Andrew be able to keep his mind off Kathryn?

Will Kathryn be able to keep her secret she’s been hiding from Andrew all these years ? It’s a slippery slope that could shatter a marriage and a friendship, the question is , is it worth risking everything for ?


You’ll have to read this one for yourself to find out !

This book was an emotional roller coaster touched on infidelity, pregnancy struggles, drug addictions, and betrayal and was completely caught off guard by one of the twists . Although the ending was slightly not the ending I was hoping for and not as climatic, it was still a gripping read and enjoyed it !

Thank you NetGalley ,Lake Union Publishing and Robin Morris for this ARC !!

Respectfully Another Read by Angie

This book was so so good! It was a book about a family drama, where a couple is trying to have a child and struggling with it, but then they find out the husband already has a child with another woman. There is tons of themes covered- love, loss, grief, family issues, cheating, etc. I think it was well written!

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

In a South Florida beach town, a chance meeting unravels a web of secrets in this gripping novel about the consequences of lying to protect the ones we love.

Andrew Williams is struggling with his wife, Amy, to conceive, which is fracturing their marriage. Their seemingly perfect life in Delray Beach becomes increasingly tense as they face the emotional turmoil of infertility.

A chance encounter reunites Andrew with Kathryn Moretti, the former love of his life. In a shocking confession, Kathryn reveals that Andrew is already a father—of a son he didn’t know existed. This revelation sends Andrew reeling and rekindles old obsessions between them.

The novel explores profound themes such as love, loss, betrayal, and the enduring effects of past choices on present circumstances. It delves into how secrets can shape relationships and the complexities involved in human connections.

What a great family drama. This story deals with the consequences of our decisions and the ripple effect it has on others. Likeable and relatable characters kept me interested from start to finish. Will definitely look for more from this author.

I tend to enjoy Florida vibes stories, so that is pretty much why I picked this book up.
Unfortunately, other than the beachy vibes that I genuinely appreciated, nothing else cliqued with me. f
I didn't connect or relate to the characters and their struggles. The writing style was decent enough, though.

Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for an ARC of The Days Between.
It not very often that I dislike a character in a book and that maybe why it took me a while to finish this book. But Kathryn made such terrible decisions. None the less I never gave up and finished the story.

3.5 stars. This book started out pretty intriguing. Andrew is recently married and moved into a new house when he discovers a secret 20 years in the making.

Uncovering this secret threatens his marriage and current situation. While starting out intriguing to determine why the secret was hidden, the ending was not great, but did wrap everything up for the most part.

So this was a twisty drama. I loved this book. A definite recommend for people who love dramas.

Thanks publisher and netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own and isn't influenced by anyone else

What a unique a twisty take on domestic drama. I never quite figured out how things were going to go and the angst had me anxiously turning page after page far after I should have gone to bed. The pacing and tone are excellent, the plot lines wildly unpredictable in all the best ways. I don’t think I’ve read a domestic drama like this one ever before, it will definitely stick with me. Definitely one of the best books I’ve read this year! A strong recommend!

I received this book as an assignment for Booklist, and I'm glad I got to read it. It was a propulsive story of shattered relationships, betrayal, and forgiveness. The main characters, Kathryn and Andrew, reconnect accidentally at a Starbucks. Kathryn blurts out that she has a son, and he's Andrew's--a secret she's been keeping for years. Andrew is shocked but wants to learn more so he can maybe get closer to his son. He also keeps his wife, Amy, from learning his secret. Kathryn and Andrew get close again, while Kathryn's son Max develops a relationship with their houseguest, Emmy. Kathryn has a past with Emmy's mother as well, and flashbacks show the web Kathryn has created to both hold up her life and break it. A quick and compelling read.

Relationships are messy….especially those that are shrouded in secrets. Kathryn Moretti and Andrew Williams were college sweethearts with dreams of a future marriage and family. But the effects of past traumas coupled with an unexpected life event, tear the two apart. Twenty years later, a chance encounter reunites them and it is during this reunion that truths begin to reveal themselves. Told in the alternating voices of several characters each of whom hold secrets or carry past heavy psychological damage, this story explores the measures people go to in order to protect those they love and the consequences and fallout that can occur when living a life of lies and secrets that eventually come to light. This debut novel will keep you wanting to read but be prepared that the characters are emotionally broken as they struggle to deal with their past and current lives.

Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the opportunity to read an advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest opinion. Publication date: November 19.

The well-written story is fast paced and the characters are well developed and fascinating. Draws you in and keeps you hooked.

This book read like an episode of Real Housewives! High, jaw-dropping drama. The kind of story that feels like watching a train wreck: you can't pull your eyes away! As others have mentioned, it does feel like some of the plot is almost too extreme to be real- but that's the soap opera dynamic I enjoy in this type of work. I also enjoyed the rotating POV and thought it really added to the story. I found most of the characters delightfully dislikeable, and kept turning the page to see what craziness/dumpster fire would happen next! The fact that it did incorporate some more delicate real world issues (like infertility) kept it real for me. Overall, a fun, easy to read drama perfect for a plane ride/vacation/etc.!

This book is a good example of how humans can take their regular safe lives for granted and mess it up gloriously.

As you read, the personality of each character gets unveiled. None of them are particularly likeable except the kids. Kathryn and her life choices don't particularly make sense. So the ending though understandable left a bad taste.

Overall I feel the plot was based on lack of communication and that none of them would be in such a mess if they just talked.

I am giving this book 3 stars because it does keep you hooked till the end.

I thank NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the E-Arc and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thank you to Netgalley and Lake Union publishing for my advanced readers copy.
Although I felt like this was a juicy gossip piece, it was too much too fast making it unbelievable. It’s got potential.

It was an okay read I felt it dragged in spots and felt some of the topics were used for sensationalism moreso than actual plot content
I really didn’t like the characters at it just fell flat
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review the book

First time I stayed up so late to finish a book, and I loved it till maybe the last chapter. If you love gossip and drama, this book is for you. The storytelling is so compelling I DID NOT want to put this book down. The tension is pretty strong at every stage in the book and with such a numbered cast, there is no lack of perspectives. I didn't find it overwhelming at all, rather enjoyed the buildup of drama that happened in the crazy climax. I've read Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid before, and was expecting something along those lines, but this felt better because I had no expectations. There's a lot of secrets and revelations made in the story, which I thoroughly enjoyed, just wish there was more conviction to them. It's one of those stories where every tiny mistake made over the span of decades comes crashing at one moment and upends the life of everyone involved.

In a coastal town in South Florida, a serendipitous encounter between Andrew Williams and his former partner, Kathryn Moretti, unveils significant secrets that threaten to disrupt their established lives. Andrew, who appears to lead an idyllic existence with his wife, Amy, grapples with the emotional strain of their struggles with conception. Meanwhile, Kathryn conceals the startling revelation that Andrew is the father of a son he was unaware of, complicating their reunion. As they rekindle their connection through clandestine meetings, both characters are compelled to confront the hidden truths and repercussions of their prior decisions. Kathryn's life becomes a continuous struggle against her past missteps as she endeavors to protect her son, Max, from her tumultuous history. Concurrently, she navigates intricate relationships with a local law enforcement officer and a troubled young girl named Emmy.

This novel delves into profound themes of love, loss, and the enduring effects of past choices on present circumstances. The characters are meticulously developed, illuminating their interconnected lives and challenges that exemplify the intricacies of human relationships. The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, fostering a deeper connection to each character's journey and rendering the story both compelling and relatable. The unforeseen conclusion leaves a significant impact, suggesting possibilities for happiness and new beginnings while generating interest in a potential sequel to further explore the characters' trajectories. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.