This is one of those books that completely wrecks you in the best and worst ways. The Last Letter follows Ella, a single mom raising twins while running a bed-and-breakfast in Telluride, Colorado. Her brother Ryan, who is serving overseas, asks her to write letters to his fellow soldier who doesn’t have anyone back home. That soldier, known only as “Chaos,” begins exchanging letters with Ella — and soon, she finds herself falling in love with a man she’s never met.
The book is structured around these letters, which adds such a unique and engaging layer to the story. You feel their connection building long before they meet in person, and when they finally do, it’s both heartwarming and complicated. Ella has been through trauma and struggles with trust, while Beckett (the man behind Chaos) is dealing with his own demons. But the way he shows up for Ella and her children? Every woman will be wishing for a man like him.
As a reader, I was hooked by the romance, the themes of family, and the tension of hidden secrets. But I’ll be honest: this book should have come with a trigger warning. There’s cancer, grief, and some devastating emotional turns. It’s both beautiful and gut-wrenching, and it left me with tears in my eyes long after I finished.
If you love a romance that’s not afraid to dive deep into heartbreak and resilience, this one will stay with you — maybe longer than you expect.
⭐4.6/5
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