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Whiteout

Elyse Springer

Book 1 in the series:Seasons of Love

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amnesia and identity

self discovery journey

mysterious and suspenseful writing

secluded cabin setting

blizzard tension

romantic drama development

characters' emotional complexities

hidden truths in relationships

contemporary romance

pacing issues and believability

Whiteout by Elyse Springer is a captivating story about Noah Landers waking up with amnesia, not remembering his life or his identity. He finds himself trapped in a cabin in the Colorado Rockies with Jason O'Reilly, who claims to be his partner. As Noah regains his memories, he starts to uncover secrets that challenge the reality of their relationship. The first half of the book focuses on Noah rediscovering his past, while the second half delves into his journey of self-discovery and the complexities of his relationship with Jason. The writing style transitions from a mysterious and suspenseful tone in the first half to a more romantic drama feel in the second half, as Noah and Jason navigate through the aftermath of their shared history.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with Noah exploring his identity and emotions, while Jason provides depth through his hidden truths.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style effectively transitions from suspenseful and dramatic to romantic, capturing the emotional complexities of the characters.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot follows Noah's journey of self-discovery and revelation after an accident leaves him with amnesia, leading to a complex exploration of his relationship with Jason.

Setting:

The setting in a secluded cabin during a blizzard enhances the story's tension and emotional depth.

Pacing:

The pacing begins strong with intriguing revelations but falters in the latter half, losing some tension and believability.

A man was looking down at him, his gaze filled with relief and tenderness. “Good, you’re awake.” The hand moved down his face and neck, feather-light touches, and then the man twined their fingers tog...

Notes:

The story is told from Noah's point of view and explores his amnesia after an accident.

Noah and Jason are already a couple when the story begins, lacking typical romance 'firsts'.

Noah's journey includes rediscovering his memories and identity amidst conflicting truths about his relationship with Jason.

The second half of the book shifts to more of a romantic drama tone compared to the first half's mystery-thriller feel.

Despite some steamy scenes, the focus is more on emotional connection than physical attraction due to their established relationship.

The author, Elyse Springer, ties in references to the musical 'Rent', highlighting its influence on the story.

This debut novel sets up a series titled 'Seasons of Love' with different pairings in future books, including FF pairings.

The pacing and depth of Noah's character development are praised, along with the emotional weight of the storyline.

Abby, a side character, is slated to have her own story in the series, proving popular among readers.

The author has a strong writing style that effectively captures the characters' complexities and emotional journeys.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book may include triggers related to memory loss, emotional trauma, and the complexities of trust in relationships.

Has Romance?

There is a medium level of romance in Whiteout, focusing on established love rather than typical romantic milestones.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Noah Landers wakes up one day with a headache and no memory of where--or who--he is. Jason, the man taking care of him, tries to fill in some of the blanks: they're in a cabin in Colorado on vacation, and Noah slipped on ice and hit his head.

But even with amnesia, Noah knows Jason is leaving out something important. Jason O'Reilly is sexy as hell, treats Noah like he's precious, and seems determined to make this the romantic getaway they'd apparently dreamed of together. But Noah's more concerned that he's trapped alone with Jason in the middle of a blizzard while his slowly returning memories bring hints of secrets and betrayal.

Noah's not sure what's the truth and what's a lie. But as he learns who he is--and who Jason is to him--he's forced to reevaluate everything he believes about himself, about loyalty . . . and about love.

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