Between The Pages - It Had To Be You

It Had To be You 

Mike Owens 

May 2022 

Phil Claussen couldn’t very well leave her out there in the middle of nowhere, shoeless and barely dressed, so he offers her a ride. When he asks why she’s hitchhiking on a deserted road, she says, “Waiting for you. I’ve been waiting for you for a long time.” “Impossible,” he says. “I’ve never set foot in Oklahoma before.” He asks more questions, but gets very few answers. They are on the road together for three days before he learns her name, Dani. 

He soon discovers that he’s driven into a realm where events seem to be all set and waiting for his arrival, a place where his own treasured free will means very little. Falling in love with Dani becomes his favorite part of the process. But if it was all arranged so carefully before he got there, how does he wind up in jail charged with two murders and Dani as the chief witness for the prosecution? 

Between The Pages

This fantasy romance was interesting read. The author weaves a compelling storyline that has you immersed in the book. The characters are all well-developed and the setting has a good visual. Told in just Phil’s point of view, the story takes you on his RV adventure where he finds Dani on the side of the road. I thought everything Phil experienced was a dream and waited for the big reveal. The author did a great job adding twists to the plot that were unexpected and made this book an enjoyable read. 

Rating 

4.5 Stars