Book link :- https://www.amazon.com.be/-/en/Julie-Simmons/dp/B0CN47SV42
*That’s How You Know* by Julie Simmons is a compelling and emotionally charged romance that explores the complexities of love, commitment, and the difficult choices that life often presents. At its core, this novel is about two people at very different stages in their lives who are brought together by an unexpected and undeniable connection.The story follows twenty-four-year-old Tori Stewart, a talented young woman on the cusp of achieving her dreams in musical theatre. Despite her crippling performance anxiety, Tori is determined to make it to Broadway. Her life seems to be perfectly mapped out—she’s engaged to her childhood best friend, Evan, and is set to marry him after spending the summer performing on an Alaskan cruise. However, Tori’s world is turned upside down when she meets Charles Ryan, a forty-year-old Juilliard professor and orchestra conductor, during her stint on the cruise ship.Charles, who has a son he adores and a successful career, is trapped in a loveless marriage that he cannot escape without severe personal and professional consequences. When he meets Tori, he is faced with the possibility of real love and happiness for the first time. The connection between Tori and Charles is immediate and powerful, but it also threatens to upend everything they have ever known.Simmons expertly navigates the tension between duty and desire, capturing the intense emotions and difficult decisions that both Tori and Charles must grapple with. The narrative is rich with inner conflict, as Tori struggles with her loyalty to Evan and the future they had planned, while Charles wrestles with the potential fallout of leaving his marriage for a chance at true happiness.The author’s portrayal of the Alaskan cruise setting adds a unique and vibrant backdrop to the unfolding romance, infusing the story with a sense of adventure and escape. The cruise ship becomes a microcosm where the characters are free to explore their emotions and desires away from the constraints of their regular lives.Simmons’ writing is deeply evocative, drawing readers into the characters’ emotional journeys and making them feel the weight of the choices they must make. The love story between Tori and Charles is intense and passionate, but it is also fraught with the pain of knowing that their happiness comes at a cost.*That’s How You Know* is a poignant exploration of love’s complexities, the sacrifices it demands, and the courage it takes to pursue true happiness. Julie Simmons has crafted a story that is both heartbreaking and hopeful, reminding readers that sometimes the most difficult choices are the ones that lead to the greatest fulfillment. This novel will resonate with anyone who has ever faced a crossroads in life and had to choose between what is safe and what is truly right for their heart.
