Catching Cassidy by Melissa Foster

Ms. Foster has certainly earned the title of bestselling author. She continues to write emotion filled books that draw you in and never let go. Catching Cassidy is no exception. I was gifted a copy of this book for an honest review. I can honestly say that I was not disappointed. The kickoff book to her Harbourside Nights series is an emotional coming of age story-that will leave you rooting for the main characters. Catching Cassidy tells the story of Cassidy and Wyatt. Wyatt along with his sister Delilah have always been there for Cassidy. Life throws each curveballs. When life does not turn out the way it’s supposed to, isn’t it great to have friends that are there for you? Can Wyatt and Cassidy take their strong friendship and make it into something more? Don’t want to give too much away and spoil the story for anyone else. Will say that this story is A MUST READ. ( )

"2.5 out of 5 stars. This novel forces two best friends to grow up very quickly and in the process of doing so they both come to terms with their true feelings for one another.

This is a heart wrenching romance novel. It’s set around Wyatt’s parents tragically dying and leaving him (along with his twin sister) to pick up the pieces of the new life path that is created from the aftermath. It reeled me in..."

Read more of this review and TWO TEASERS here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2016/02/disappointmentville-harborside... ( )

I have to say there wasn't one thing about this book I didn't like. The story is fantastic, nice pace, well written, and the characters are so beautifully described you feel you are one of the gang of friends. I'm really excited about the new NA series from Melissa Foster and I can't wait to get my hands on more!

This book is the first in the series and is about the relationship between Wyatt and Cassidy. The best of friends but both has suppressed feeling for the other not wanting to jeopardize their relationship. After graduating college and facing major life changing situations, they soon realize that suppressing them doesn't make feelings go away and now is the time for tough decisions.

This is a great read and one I highly recommend to everyone! ( )

After reading so many great reviews of Catching Cassidy I couldn't resist the urge to read it myself and I am so glad I did or I would have missed out on such a moving and totally enjoyable story.

The main characters, Wyatt, his sister Delilah and their best friend Cassidy, have all known each other since childhood, now left college they are ready for the next step in their lives and careers. They have such a warmth and beautiful bond of friendship between them that it's so easy to fall in love with them.

Sadly instead of enjoying this time, Wyatt and Delilah's parents suddenly die in a car crash leaving the devastated brother and sister to pick up the pieces and take the reigns of their parents bar in Harborside, with no experience and the overwhelming grief to live with. Just before this happens Cassidy escapes the cheating arms of her boyfriend with the help of her two best friends and they had decided to spend the summer together, although now with heavy hearts in Harborisde.

As we arrive in beautiful setting of Harborisde with the trio of friends, you immediately feel the trendy, caring, laid back vibe of this close knit beach community and are introduced to their amazing friends. It was great to be in their company as they rally round to help Wyatt and Cassidy.

I was particularly drawn to Wyatt's character, although I loved Cassidy, what Wyatt was going through and how he felt he had to carry all the burden on his shoulders, while putting his own needs and grief under the carpet, was extremely touching. His grief made me want to reach out to him and tell him everything would be alright. The author, I feel, did an amazing job of incorporating the sensitive stages of grief within the story and all the emotions felt, it certainly sparked reminders of my own past loss while reading it.

Such a loss can shake your world and for partying Wyatt, it becomes clear what is important to him and what really matters in life. Realizing after all these years of caring and protecting Cassidy the reason is he simply loves her more than anything else in the world. Cassidy secretly has the same feelings for Wyatt but the with heavy hearts and vulnerability these childhood friends struggle to come to terms with how they now feel, not wanting to act on these feelings or let each other know and ruin their special bond of friendship by the unknown of a relationship. For others the undeniable love and passion between them is obvious, it's just a matter of time. At one point I almost had to have a word in Wyatt's ear myself but his actions stopped me.

I was literally turning the pages almost faster than I could read them, as the explosion of true passion and feelings took over. You will feel a rollercoaster of emotions as you feel that your right there, in the moment of this emotional and passionate romance. A wonderful end to a wonderful story and as I was teased to a glimpse of Book 2, Discovering Delilah, I am now craving more. ( )

not so good. not reading rest of series