Samantha Young never ceases to amaze me with her novels. It always keep me on my toes, invested with the drama and brought all the emotions out of me. Play On is about Nora O'Brien and Aidan Lennox. Here, we get to see their journey of love, grief, forgiveness and self-discovery. 
 Nora has always been a dreamer. She's a bright, smart and talented lady. An aspiring actress. After her work, she volunteers in a children's hospital as a storyteller. At an early age, she experienced spices of life since the breadwinner of their family, her father got sick and became physically dependent. Taking care of her father means putting her dreams on hold. She's trapped and lost living on a simple life. Many people encourage her not settle on a small town and chase her dreams. Meeting Jim McAlister is a blessing in disguise. She and Jim had a meet cute moment and fell in love with each other after weeks of dating. The problem was he's a tourist and he needs to go home. These two were inseparable and she realize it's her chance to get off her small town. By an impulsive decision, Nora elopes with him. 
 Years later, Nora resides in Edinburgh, Scotland. She thought she can freely do what she wants but it's no different from her life in Indiana. I predicted Nora and Jim's marriage isn't going to last for the following reasons: 
 a.) What they have is an infatuation. Nora wasn't deeply in love with Jim. Over the years, they're strangers living in the same roof. 
 b.) Jim selfishly loves Nora. He wants to settle down and start a family. He's trapping her again. He's scared of losing her. It's sad because he loves her but the feeling isn't mutual. 
 A life changing event happened, Nora was lost and vulnerable. I may disagree with her decisions but I empathized with Nora. There are moments she's frustrating and dramatic. Sometimes I want to shake her badly and get herself together. She feels guilty on a lot things and feels unworthy of finding happiness. At some point I can relate to her self-doubt, insecurities and regrets. Her journey of self-discovery was full of trial and error and I appreciate how she learned a lot as she overcome her weaknesses. 
 While volunteering in a hospital (Edinburgh) she met Sylvie Lennox and her sexy uncle, Aidan Lennox, who's a famous music producer. Just like her, they experienced loss. I love Nora and Aidan's chemistry and slow burn romance. As the story progressed, you can feel the intensity and angst brewing a lot of sexual tension. Aidan Lennox is an affectionate, protective and sweet guy. I love how he woos Nora and he reminds me of Braden Carmichael. Very romantic and swoon-worthy.A Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book and I'm looking forward for the next book. 
 Final rating: 4.5 / 5 stars