My One Regret by Claudia Y. Burgoa
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Claudia Burgoa is a new-to-me-author. Recently, a friend of mine recommended her to me because she was releasing an angsty rockstar romance which is probably my favorite trope. So, my friend told me that I was going to absolutely LOVE the story and I would regret missing the opportunity to read and review My One Regret. And wouldn’t you know it…She was right!!! Now I am kicking myself and wondering why I have not read Burgoa previously because My One Regret was just phenomenal! This story was a rollercoaster of emotions that left me utterly enchanted. As a rock legend, Kaden Hades never expects to meet his soulmate in a coffee shop. Only he has, and now he has to prove to her he is nothing like she’s expecting. Only after years spent building their lives around one another, Kaden’s teenage daughter drives a wedge between Kaden and Sadie. A wedge he allows to be the proverbially nails in the coffin of his relationship with Sadie. Now, after a car accident leaves Sadie in a coma and at the mercy of those who would just give up on her while she’s defenseless, Kaden will stand as the ultimate blockade. Fighting for her with every breath in his body. Will he get a chance to right his wrongs? Or will he live with one regret for the rest of his life?
As my first book by Claudia Burgoa, I have to say I am blow away. My One Regret was absolutely stunning. It’s angsty and heartbreaking as well as super sexy. As far as heroes go, Kade was delicious. His dedication and commitment to Sadie was beautiful…even if he was also the same man who left her to put his daughter first. His decision to leave gutted Sadie and yet she still loved him; still respected the reasons behind his decisions. Sadie was classy and sassy – a beautiful soul that you just wished were real! She was one of those heroines that was effortless to love. Also, Claudia made it easy to understand the drawl that Kade had to her. Together, the two were DYNOMITE! Although the story is a bit of a slow burn, it’s sexy as hell!!! Regardless of the ease with which a rockstar can get some, Kade was that star who had outgrown groupies. He was willing to put the work into his relationship with Sadie to secure a strong and steady foundation for their relationship. Without a doubt, I loved Kade and Sadie as Claudia described them. I wanted more of them when the story was over…
My One Regret was heartbreaking, and I was consumed by a vortex of emotions. The story is told in a series of chapters set in both the past and the present. In the past, readers feel the depth of emotion as both Kade and Sadie fall deeply in love with one another. As well as in the present while Kade fights desperately to give Sadie’s body time to heal. Another reason I was so blow away by Claudia’s book was the sheer beauty of her words. I read an advanced copy that was publication ready and free of spelling/grammatical errors which is rare. Her thoughts were clear regardless of the back in forth between perspectives and timeline events. Often this gets confusing for the reader and takes additional attention to detail that can distract from the story. Only, Claudia penned a story that left me complete enthralled – I literally could not put it down.
Claudia Burgoa absolutely knows how to ensnare readers with an exceptional story and outstanding characters. I can not wait to read more by her in the near future. If you are new to her, like I was, now is the time to grab a copy of My One Regret. Don’t miss out on this story… or it might be your one regret…
