The Other One

I received a free, advanced copy of this book from NetGalley.com. This is my unbiased and voluntary review. This is the first book that I have read by this author. One never knows what one will get when reading a new author and I was very pleased with this introduction. Engaging characters and a beautifully narrated compelling plot, made THE OTHER ONE, a pleasure to read.

Nine months ago, Jessica Jameson, lost her fiancee, Nick, her ONE, to cancer. With the pain of him gone, the vitriol from his mother, who never liked her, especially after he left her his trust find in his will, Jessica would have thrown herself off the cliffs of Brighton, but she had promised him that she would find a purpose to live and love again. Instead, she has been drowning her sorrow in Talisker, at the local hotel bar. Not in the mood for the after concert party, Daniel McIntosh, lead singer for Scoundral, goes to the bar and is immediately attracted to Jessica. Although she just wants to be alone, she saves him from some groupies and ends up in his room. He recognizes the pain she is in, as he had felt it 5 years ago, after his twin died and while allowing him to comfort her, she ends up in his bed. Feeling guilty, she runs off while he is asleep. He searches for her but can't find her and she finds out she is pregnant. The twins she is carrying, give her a reason to live and though she tries to contact Daniel, his manager keeps answering his phone and hanging up on her. Several years later, they meet again and get a second chance. He has not forgotten her, but is very angry when he finds out that he has children and missed out on 4 years of their lives. However, he realizes that she is the ONE for him and he wants to be her other ONE. There is a HEA, but a lot of heartache and drama before they get there.

This was such an amazingly sweet story! I absolutely loved the characters. Daniel's love for Jessica is so true. What a great book. The story development was wonderful.