❤ Method by Kate Stewart (April 19)
Kate Stewart’s Method is an utterly original, breathtakingly romantic and downright fascinating novel, and I can confidently predict that it will be on my Best of 2019 list. When the story begins, Lucas is a very successful and famous actor, who has been married to Mila for six years, and he’s just lost his best friend to suicide. As he struggles with unanswered questions regarding his friend’s death and the weight of grief, he’s offered the movie role of lifetime. He accepts but Mila is extremely concerned, because Lucas uses the Method acting technique, which requires him to wholly immerse himself into his character. She fears he isn’t stable enough to endure the mental and emotional upheaval and knows this could be a dangerous experience that could break even the most steadfast and devoted relationship.
I could have never predicted the fascinating twists and turns as their marriage is put to the test, and I was on the edge of my seat and rooting for Mila and Lucas every step of the way. Kate Stewart has delivered a gritty, complex and enthralling story with superbly drawn characters and a deeply affecting romance that you’ll be thinking about long after finishing it.