Hate Notes by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward captivated me in the very first scene as Charlotte Darling walks through a vintage wedding dress store. There to sell her own wedding dress from a wedding that never happened, Charlotte discovers a dress on the custom or “costume” rack. It is nothing short of stunning. Upon closer inspection, a note of love is sewn into the beautiful dress. As a result, this note leads the recently jilted heroine into the world of the man who penned the note. Consequently, the book’s twists make the characters evaluate what it means to love unconditionally – for better or worse.
I, myself, am married to the love of my life. He has the same situation as the hero. At the time I met and fell in love with him, I had all the same thoughts and concerns Charlotte Darling has when she falls for Reed Eastwood. But after 20+ years, I still consider it one of the best decisions I ever made.
Hate Notes looks at the how difficult it is to open your heart again after being brutally hurt. Likewise, it touches on how moments of adversity help you realize who is in your corner. The people with you in those moments are the people you hang onto. Hate notes makes me believe love can conquer all.
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Thanks Molly! Great review! Now I have to go read this book. I hope Vi & Penelope appreciate you sending your fans their way! I’m going to get Hate Notes now, and will begin reading it next. I’ll let y’all know when I think when I’m finished. 😀
Hi Mary! I hope you like it. I thought it was thoroughly enjoyable. XO, Molly
Thanks Molly! Great review! Now I have to go read this book. I hope Vi & Penelope appreciate you sending your fans their way! I’m going to get Hate Notes now, and will begin reading it next. I’ll let y’all know when I think when I’m finished. 😀