I have honestly never read anything before that was said to be from the section Classic Romantic Suspense. I am so glad that I took a chance with Long Time Coming by Edie Claire. The focus of this story is Joy Hudson, a veterinarian intent on starting a home visit business in her old hometown. This return is not a welcome one as the death of her best friend Jenny back in their final year of high school is still painful. But the failing health of her father has called her home.

More so than anything I want to share some of the amazing passages in this book!

“Accepting the loss of a loved one is difficult. But reconciling with the living is just as important” page 63

There’s a difference between not being willing to commit and not being able to find the right person to commit to. page 411

This story is full of hurt and healing, love and sadness, confusion and moments of clarity. With Joy having forgotten the time around the accident she is on a mission to figure out why it still hurts so much. Along for the ride is Bear the dog and his owner, Jenny’s boyfriend and the driver of the car from the accident – Jeff.

There are many layers to Joy’s journey of healing, everything from a paranormal element to a second more suspenseful mystery. Either way, this is a romance, mystery and a book of healing on a fundamental level. With a little faith, love and work the heart and soul CAN be mended.

Long Time Coming