Embrace the Moment (Shifting #2) by Andrea Michelle --Reviewed by Heidi

Torn apart by a tragedy, pushed together by fate. Nothing is coincidence. 

Riley and Josh have been through it all together, first as best friends and now as a couple. 

Faced with a decision that will test their relationship, these two learn to fight harder than ever before to keep their hearts intact. Once the decision is made, there is no going back. With the past creeping into their present, and miles between them, they learn nothing is easy. Every moment matters. 

Can Riley and Josh survive the first year of college apart? Will their love remain strong enough to embrace every moment that belongs to them? Or will someone from the past interfere, take what he wants and ruin them forever?

"For each star in the sky, I have a reason why I love you. When you look up at night, never forget this truth." ~Josh Parker

Not recommended for anyone under the age of 17 due to underage drinking, sexual content and adult language. 

***Warning***
This is book two in the series. To better understand the characters and the story line, I strongly encourage reading the books in order. These are not stand-alone novels.(less)

Review

(Heidi)

Having got this as an ARC I love the persona hand written note by Andrea Michelle, a very nice personal touch.Thank you Andrea for trusting me with this precious material. 

We start  "Embrace the Moment" with the tragic and heartbreaking event that joins Riley and Josh on another level . I'm reaching for my best friend....... kleenex already ♥

Dean, Riley's cheating ex tries to cause a scene while she's on and date with Josh and honestly this bloke needs a knuckle sandwich and yup he gets what he's looking for! Unfortunately Riley gets caught in the crossfire .

Riley is taken to hospital where she's patched up and taken for scans which show all is ok, what concerns everyone is that she's not waking up, my blood runs cold when she hears her father's voice but my fears are unfounded *relieved sigh*

Much to everyone's relief Riley wakes up ♥Dean is allowed in and he says his piece hopefully everything is resolved and life can go on but I have a feeling in my bones he's not going to give up that easily , he also drops a bombshell on Riley before leaving.

Again I'm floored by the intensity between Josh and Riley by now I'm convinced lived like an ostrich when I was their age lol :) 

Going back to school was a feat on its own she's faced with gossip ,taunts and just plain meanness :( and to add the cherry on top she's receiving obscene texts and it would appear someone is watching her and Josh.

Riley,Josh, Collin and Emily go to a wedding out of town , everyone has a fun and passion filled weekend  on their return Dean is out to taunt Josh and I'm starting get a little nervous at the game he and Preslee are playing.....

Rebel and her band , "Dark Angels"  are performing and Josh is their opening act (which Riley doesn't know). He wrote her song which he dedicates and sings to her ♥swoon moment♥

Riley can't shake the feeling of being watched and my curiosity is piqued as to why I have my suspicion as to whom though.

The time for Josh and Collin to head off to Varsity and I see trouble rearing its ugly head when Dean shows up on the scene again , this guy seriously has a thick skin!

We have a bit of a plot twist when Riley's mum drops a bombshell of her own but there are more twists regarding this little "surprise"

I keep paging and then palm to forehead realise I've  been "cliffhanged"  WTH Andrea Michelle? Hurry up girl  I want to find out what happens next !

Another ★★★★★ read from Andrea Michelle!