Five years ago, Kat lost her family in a car accident. Ever since, she has been in a deep depression. She quit her job and started writing so she would not have to leave her house. She lost herself. She has no idea how to come out of the ugliness. She decides that she needs to push herself out of the house but she needs to go where no memories exist. She decides to go visit the country where her family was from, Portugal. She rents an apartment from her uncle with the hopes of finally being able to start moving on. Rey is serving in the United States military. He is living in Germany but only has a few more months before he contract is up. He goes on leave for his cousin's wedding which is taking place in Portugal. He rents his uncle's apartment for a few weeks. When he gets there, he realizes someone is staying there. When he realizes it is Kat, his world is turned upside down. Kat and Rey have a history. Although nothing ever happened between them, there were some feelings and emotions that were never expressed to anyone. Rey vows to help Kat get out of the depression by getting her to go sightseeing and possibly open up. Will Kat allow Rey to help her? Can Kat get past the death of her family and allow someone into her heart? Will Rey's military career put a stop to a relationship before it starts?
Review
Katarina is involved in an accident leaving her the sole survivor , she's lost her entire family ~ her parents, husband and children! My stomach is in knots and there's not enough Kleenex in my household for this snot fest ! What an emotional start to a book OMW !
After the loss of her family Katharina goes into a severe depression , never leaving the house , neglecting her appearance etc. After drowning in darkness and morbidity she feels she want as to end it and while attempting to take her own life she realises that it wouldn't solve anything or bring her loved ones back.
Katarina decides to go to Portugal , her parents came from there and with the 5 year anniversary lurking in the background I think it'll be a good distraction and it may also help her get over her writers block.
Katarina stays in her uncle's apartment on the beach , everything sounds idyllic ! When an old friend arrives at the same time I think uncle Manny is a man with a plan ! I think he hopes that cupid will shoot his arrow <3
Rey , uncle Manny's nephew, has a romantic history with Katarina and I'm imagining the decadent and delicious scenes that are in store !
Rey is very patient with Katarina and I'm so proud of her for living again . Katarina agrees to accompany Rey to a function and this is the turning point in their relationship, FINALLY Katarina lets Rey in <3
So we watch their love blossom BUT then the unexpected happens and I can't breath and I'm anxious ! But it would seem I was worried for nothing , Rey is fine <3
So Unexpected Surprises ends off with Katarina bidding her writers block farewell and opening her heart to new possibilities , love, life and family !
A beautiful four star read !
Review by Heidi
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