The second book of the Hope trilogy is even better than the first. The author does a wonderful job of keeping you in suspense wondering what’s going to happen next in Kathleen’s struggle to progress from merely existing to having a real life again, and Matt’s love and support for her throughout. I stayed up way too late and read most of it in one day. I look forward to the final installment.

This is one of those books that make me think 'just one more chapter...!' Although I knew from the beginning what kind of horrific trauma Kathleen had faced, I was engrossed in every step of her journey as she finally begins to heal the past and allow herself to live/love again.
Matt was equally compelling and believable and their relationship was both complicated and pre-destined.
The author does an amazing job conveying a rehab experience, from the group dynamics and activities to the sometimes painful process of psychotherapy. This is a great read for anyone who wants to understand the impact of PTSD and enjoys an emotional journey from despair to hope.

“When you lose everyone and everything you love, can you ever live again? Or love again?
An unimaginable trauma. A future that seems impossible. When your world shatters, how do you put it back together? When Matt Nelson found Kathleen on the beach, she’d been hiding behind a scarf and sunglasses for three years. She couldn’t hide her loneliness, and he couldn’t turn away. But when her flashbacks start, they’re both unprepared for the repercussions and the depth of her emotional suffering.
Kathleen agrees to return to intensive trauma recovery at The Charlotte Center, where the sounds and the smells and the images from that terrible night await her, demanding she confront her demons.”
Searing and at times brutal, this beautiful love story is not your mother’s romance novel. In “Journey to Hope,” we continue the story we began with author June Converse’s first installment, “Decide to Hope.” However, this book stands on its own.
Katherine, always supported by Matt, makes the courageous decision to take back her life after it was tragically destroyed. The details are not for the faint of heart but are necessary to understand why Katherine is so damaged.
I cheered Matt and Katherine on as they fought to get the lives they wanted and deserved. During these times, when we all need reasons to hope, this is the book to read.
I very rarely choose this genre, but I loved every moment of “Journey to Hope.” Be forewarned, this book will keep you up way past your bedtime until you finish every last page.