***5 'It's A Beautiful Kind of Pain' Stars*** 
 I think that line pretty much sums up how I feel about what I just read. From This Moment was a rollercoaster that had all the feels coming out to wreak havoc with all of my emotions and I couldn't put it down, even when I wanted to toss my Kindle in the freezer because certain characters had me wanting to commit violence towards them. This book was real, raw and honest and even at it's lowest point filled with heart and hope. 
 Hannah and Wes definitely took me on a rollercoaster of a ride, but one that was totally worth all the emotions it pulled out of me. I will admit that while I absolutely empathized with Hannah and understood, to an extent, why she felt the way she did about romantic love and the what if's of life, she also drove me batshit crazy with her fatalistic view of the world. If it wasn't for how much she loved Abby, her daughter, and wanted to give her the life she deserved, my estimation of her may have plummeted, but what I saw was a woman who wanted to be strong even if she didn't feel as if she was succeeding. 
 Wes, I adored from the very beginning. He was that guy that you swoon over. He's all kinds of smexy and while not fully alpha AF he has the stubborn determination of one. His acknowledgement of what he sees as his shortcomings combined with the courage to go after what his heart always wanted, even when it would be a difficult road, was what had me falling for him. But he really is that good man with a good heart who is willing to fight for his own happiness. 
 Hannah and Wes' journey was a rocky one, which was to be expected, but a satisfying one even at it's most frustrating. The honesty. The realness (is that a word?) of their situation jumped off the page and had me become totally invested in their journey and wanting them to have their HEA. Despite their situation and the thoughts spinning around in their heads, they found a connection that went deeper than simply the shared feelings of loss. The ease of their interactions and intensity of the chemistry that crackled between them whenever they were together proved they had something special and more if they took the plunge. The big roadblock in their journey wasn't a surprise as it was always swirling around them, but it happened and I liked how it all worked itself out in the end. 
 This was my first read by Melanie Harlow and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The writing was engaging and it was easy to get lost in her prose, even when the characters drove me crazy. And while there is a good dose of angst, none of it was OTT and balance out with the sweet and humorous moments. All of the secondary characters were very well written, some scarily so (Lenore), but Abby and Doc were hands my favorites. So, if you're looking for a read that will bring out all the feels then this one is for you! 
 ~ Copy provided by Social Butterfly PR & voluntarily reviewed ~