Chasing Horizons is one of those books that you didn't know you needed to read until you do. It has a ready made set of lovely friends and family that watch out for each other, a tour of Europe, a romance that leaves you wanting to read more and a wholesomeness that is just the right level instead of not enough or 'shove down your throat' over the top.

This is the second book in the series and we meet Kylie and Seth in this edition. Seth is not your typical 'womaniser' jock, being a man of few words and sincere in his actions and relationships instead of letting his fame get him in trouble. Kylie is a loud and proud person, who unlike a lot of female characters, loves herself and is confident about who she is. So refreshing to see a character that doesn't doubt and need reassurance every 5 minutes!

They meet on a tour that mirrored my own experience in the day on a Contiki tour. They went to all the same haunts and I'm pretty sure our tour guide's name was Kylie Anderson too! The parallels! ...and the pics we took in front of the sex museum in Amsterdam... ;)

The story that they go on is lovely and I love the way that they can reflect on their own parts of their experience throughout the journey. The man who finds it hard to speak doesn't magically decide he can to win the day but the woman he loves makes it easier for him to express himself by giving him what he needs. The woman who is hung up on needing something that she can't ask for, decides that she doesn't actually have to ask to 'ask'. There is no huge 'regret inducing' compromises that are made to achieve their happily ever after.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5. Thanks so much for allowing me to be part of the Journey of Chasing Horizons, Allison! Sign me up for Tara's story already please!!