"Our Last Hello is a tender and bittersweet exploration of enduring love, resilience in the face of hardship, and the beauty of second chances. It is a story that resonates deeply, reminding us that even through heartbreak, love has the power to leave a permanent mark on our lives."
—San Francisco Book Review
"From the moment I started this novel,
I felt absolutely transported back to the 1970s.
For those who lived through these years, there are countless fun little Easter eggs sprinkled throughout the scenes that make you feel like you are really there."
—Lauren Sapala Author of
"For those who appreciate strong cultural references and characters that grow through life’s pain and joy, this five-star read is not to be missed."
—Reedsy
OUR LAST HELLO
In the summer of 1976, Denny, a lover of fast cars and rock 'n roll, spends his days with a wrench in his hand and grease on his fingers. If only life were as simple as fixing an engine. But with an explosive girlfriend and skeletons in his closet, he protects someone he deeply cares about by pushing her away.
Ramie, inexperienced and naïve, yearns for a deeper connection with Denny, who captivates her attention and steals her heart. Being with him is the only time she feels safe, an unfamiliar and sometimes ill-fitting sensation. Still, circumstances conspire to keep her mired in the dreaded friend zone.
When violence shatters her life, Ramie desperately needs Denny—but he has completely disappeared. Left with nothing but the wreckage of her trauma and a sudden chance at healing, she faces a devastating choice. To survive the aftermath of her broken world, will Ramie choose to bury her capacity for true love and settle for a safe, numb imitation of happiness?
A sweeping, emotional 1970s romance about first loves, tragic timing, and the heavy price of survival. Our Last Hello is a poignant, heart-wrenching read perfect for fans of deeply moving second-chance love stories and small-town emotional dramas.