The Last Letter is a deeply emotional romance that has themes of love, loss, grief and healing. The story is about Ella, a single mother of twins, and Beckett, a soldier and best friend of Ella’s brother, Ryan. The book starts with a tragedy. Ryan is deployed overseas and asks Beckett to look out for his sister and her children if anything happens. When Ryan is killed, Beckett fulfills his promise and travels to Colorado to find Ella, but he doesn’t reveal his true identity. He disguises himself as a new employee at Ella’s resort. Ella is overwhelmed, running her family’s wilderness resort and caring for her young twins. When Beckett enters her life, he slowly begins comforting her. He forms a special bond with the kids and gradually forms a bond with Ella, all while dealing with the trauma from his time in the military.
I loved reading this book because it is not the typical romance; it’s an emotional story that dives into important parts of life. I love how the author captures the pain of grief with honesty and combines it with the beauty of love. I also love how there are light-hearted moments that make the book easier to read. The love story is slow, but powerful and is filled with twists. The twist toward the end is actually very shocking and unforgettable. It leaves a deep impact and makes the story much better. Overall, this is a beautiful story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance books and social issues because it is an amazing combination of the two.