It just kind of sends up red flags for me. I think he pushed her too hard to do things she was uncomfortable with like wear the red dress for his own selfish reasons, so he would feel less guilt over causing her scars. He was really just doing it out of his guilt (IMO), not because he necessarily sincerely felt that way. I feel like Ben's insistence that Fallon was so beautiful in spite of/because of her scars and his insistence that she should just be grateful she survived seem lfish after you find out the twist. I had a few thoughts though after having some time to digest it. I was definitely crying by the end and I enjoyed the plot twists. Colleen Hoover has got to be my favorite romance author, and you can’t convince me that there is anyone better.I've been on a Colleen Hoover kick for about the past month and so far have read Layla, Verity, It Ends with us and I just finished November 9.

At least they’re developing movies for some of her best novels ( like It Ends with Us). Overall, I this book far exceeded my expectations and I’m getting very depressed that I don’t have a lot of Colleen Hoover books left to read. It also reminded me a lot of the plot twist I have in my own novel, Words We Never Say. The emotions, actions, and dialogue of the characters at this point made everything so real that I came close to crying a few times (which, by the way, never happens for me). It was a part of the whole story and the way it was tied in was beautiful. The idea that Ben had caused the fire that hurt Fallon was put in such a way that it was believable and not just added for the shock factor. There were subtle hints-and I mean subtle-that led to the conclusion of this book.

I seriously admire Colleen Hoover for the plot twist she delivered so expertly in this book. You don’t learn anything about the characters between those times until they meet up again, which is obviously one of the things that makes this book so spectacular. One of the things that I’d like to mention is that there are huge time jumps between each November 9. If you love romance novels, this is sure to be one of your favorites. The characters are phenomenal as always and the plot is even better.

It is a beautifully written story about finding your confidence, loving yourself, and learning how to forgive. Ugly Love, Confess, and It Ends with Us are at the top of that list, but November 9 just earned its spot in my top favorite CoHo books. Colleen Hoover has delivered many of my favorite romance novels.

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