Romance isn’t my typical genre, but this one sounded cute, so I thought I’d give it a shot. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The story revolves around Jeff and Alicia, two childhood friends who end up not speaking to each other for ten years after an incident at their senior prom. Alicia had moved away from their hometown of Pine Valley but returned to care for her mother who is dealing with some mental health issues. Of course, she runs into Jeff, and she must decide if he is worth the risk of having her heart broken all over again.

This was a very sweet story of second chances and recovery. I really liked Alicia and Jeff, and I was rooting for things to work out for them. I also appreciated the inclusion of a character, Alicia’s mother, with a mental disability. Though it was maybe a bit sappy (most romance novels are), I thought it was a sweet and charming story and one I’d recommend to those who enjoy love stories. ( )

Friends who might have become more if one of them hadn’t ruined everything, Jeff and Alicia haven’t seen each other, haven’t even spoken for ten years. But Alicia has returned to Pine Valley to care for her mother and who does she run into but Jeff Finch.
Jeff is determined to offer Alicia a long overdue apology. He let his hormones destroy the best thing in his life and peer pressure kept him from righting a wrong.
Heather B. Moore’s clean romance is slightly predictable (in the romance department) but definitely a sweet and touching read. Yet her insights into the psychology behind the addiction of Alicia’s mother are on point and eye-opening.
From the beginning of the story, I wished the best for Alicia—and part of that best is, indeed, Jeff. A short book that will keep you warm for an evening, Worth the Risk is worth the read.

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