A gripping novel about the kind of love that never lets go, and the
heart's capacity to remember, from the New York Times bestselling
author of Blackberry Winter and The Violets of March
Enjoying a romantic candlelit dinner with her fiancé, Ryan, at one of
Seattle's chicest restaurants, Kailey Crain can't believe her good
fortune: She has a great job as a journalist and is now engaged to a guy
who is perfect in nearly every way. As she and Ryan leave the
restaurant, Kailey spies a thin, bearded homeless man on the sidewalk.
She approaches him to offer up her bag of leftovers, and is stunned when
their eyes meet, then stricken to her very core: The man is the love of
her life, Cade McAllister.
When Kailey met Cade ten years ago, their attraction was immediate and
intense--everything connected and felt right. But it all ended
suddenly, leaving Kailey devastated. Now the poor soul on the street is
a faded version of her former beloved: His weathered and weary face is
as handsome as Kailey remembers, but his mind has suffered in the
intervening years. Over the next few weeks, Kailey helps Cade begin to
piece his life together, something she initially keeps from Ryan. As she
revisits her long-ago relationship, Kailey realizes that she must decide
exactly what--and whom--she wants.
Alternating between the past and the present, Always is a beautifully
unfolding exploration of a woman faced with an impossible choice, a
woman who discovers what she's willing to save and what she will
sacrifice for true love.
Praise for Always
"[Sarah] Jio's novel is a fantastic read that explores the world of
lost love in a poignant and beautiful way, while still being light and
easy to digest. The protagonist is one whom readers can relate to. . . .
Jio's tale also beautifully blends stories from both the past and the
present. . . . It's a great read and comes with high
recommendations."--RT Book Reviews
"Jio's newest novel explores intersections of past and present and the
complexities of love. . . . [Kailey] must confront her own past as she
tries to figure out what she really wants. . . . Fans of Jio's work will
still find her signature emotional depth."--Publishers Weekly
"A heartwarming story of personal growth and the power of nostalgia . .
. Fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Emily Giffin should enjoy this warm and
compassionate novel."--Booklist
"Perfect for fireside reading."--PopSugar
