Set in contemporary England on the island of Jersey, Andre Le Court is a successful hotelier, having inherited two hotels from his grandfather. When he was sixteen, his father sent him to boarding school and he lost touch with his childhood sweetheart, Kate. Now, Kate arrives on Andre's doorstop with nowhere else to go. After a disastrous relationship with a reality star, Kate needs some breathing room. Andre takes her and her baby daughter, Keiko, into his home and immediately assists her in dealing with the hordes of press that are following her.
As Andre cares for her, old feelings are rekindled and clash with modern challenges. Andre asks for Kate's help in rebranding the hotel. She willingly gives it. Andre takes her shopping so she'll have a more modern, business-like appearance. Kate is a bit miffed and left to wonder if Andre accepts her as the woman she is now. Andre also grows a little frustrated with Kate and her reluctance to accept responsibility for her actions. Both have deep feelings they need to acknowledge and reconcile.
When a determined reporter, Jerry Markham, prints the truth about Kate's daughter, the fragile trust between Andre and Kate is tested. Can they embrace the future and the promise it holds, or will past wounds keep them apart?
Scott Taylor pens a delicious story filled with emotion and longing. The plot moves at a nice clip. The author's writing style is sharp and easy to read. The descriptions are spot on, giving just enough to allow the reader to picture the setting in their mind.
The most rewarding part of the story was the rich characterization. Both Andre and Kate explore their emotions in quiet, reflective moments, as well as with each other. For every step forward, there's a step back, too.
Andre has learned confidence and how to look at the world in practical way. Kate believes in being true to oneself. These are qualities that the other can grow in. The supporting cast compliments the main characters well. I also enjoyed the events leading up to the ending. They added a nice layer of suspense as to how the couple would resolve their issues.
The story is "sophisticated" for romance readers and has a love scene that captures the romantic longing and sensuality of the couple. "Unbreak My Heart" is a heartwarming romantic escape that will leave readers believing in second chances.