The synopsis was so vague that I really didn't know what I was going to get but I had heard good things.

This was such an emotional read in a great way. By the end, you believe that true love really does conquer and heal all. It's a beautiful story.

What I really loved about their relationship was the positive impact it had on both of their lives. This was as much a romance as it was a coming of age story for these two. And the romance was swoon worthy so it was also a highlight.

My only problem is that sometimes the conflicts that would arise were brushed away very easily. Not that I wanted them to fester for chapters but I wanted a little more friction than what we got. For the most part, this story is grounded in a realistic way and the quick resolution and subdued reactions of the characters took away some of that realism.

I'm undecided about picking up the sequel. I wanted it to be about a different character so we will see if I pick it up or not.

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December 10, 2017

J.L. Berg stepped out of her comfort zone to write this emotional masterpiece and highly succeeded! Laila has a heart defect that forces her to face her dying days sooner than expected. She spends countless days in the hospital and when at home, her mother hides her from the rest of the world. To fill her days she makes lists, one which includes bucket list items. She never believes that she will cross out everything on the list, but when Jude enters her life he is determined to do just that.

Jude has secrets of his own though. He wants to remain unnamed and spend most of his time wondering the halls where his life was taken from him. Working as a CNA he comes across a beautiful blonde that pulls him in leaving him feel more than he has felt in years. This is a beautiful story about two broken characters coming together to mend one another. The emotions are tragic and real. Each page you feel more and more intertwined in the story.

I was captivated by Jude’s intensity. At first he has a wall up, but slowly breaks it down to allow his heart to love again. He goes out of his way to make Laila’s life as best as possible. I loved this book from page one and highly recommend it to all readers. Unlike books where the focus is about sexual tension and rushed relationships… This book captures a slow burn one of a kind love.
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This book was absolutely beautiful! I don't even know how to describe it, there are no words. What I do know is that it's one of those books that will stay with you long after you've finished reading. Right now there is a very special place in my heart for this story and truthfully, I'm kind of sorry that I read so fast because I didn't want it to end. The author has done an amazing job here because in my opinion, everything about it was perfect.

Lailah is a sweetheart and all she wants is a normal life. She doesn't take anything for granted and what she craves is to experience the little things in life. In a way, her character is like a life lesson for most of us.

Jude is a total heartthrob. I love that he is not perfect, he has his own emotional baggage and this just makes it more real. Jude and Lailah have been victims of life's circumstances, but when they find each other, everything changes for them.

The other characters and their side stories also add to the plot and I loved them as well. Within These Walls was just heartfelt and breathtaking in every way. It's a story where life is full of obstacles -it's not perfect but something perfect does in fact come out of it.

P.S. Lailah's Someday List at the end was totally the cherry on top for me!

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review* ( )

I received an arc in exchange for a honest review

This is a sweet romance about two people who meet and together their hearts become whole.

There are some emotional parts but there will be no hard crying.

The book is well written, and us a standalone so you get your HEA.

So if your looking for something sweet this is it for you ( )