Where Time Stands Still

Twenty-six-year-old Wren Lawson knows she will soon forget who she is. With early familial Alzheimer’s disease written in her genes, it’s a fact she’s wrapped her whole life around; to indulge in friends or romance is a risk for everyone around her—one she’s not keen on taking. Throwing herself into her work as a lawyer is the only thing she can do.

Aaron Scott-Perez was happy with his quiet life in Boston, but when a doctor’s mistake leaves his father unable to run his Christmas tree farm, Aaron has no choice but to move back to the small Vermont town he used to call home. He never saw himself managing the business, but since it is so dear to his father, Aaron has given up everything to do it. To get his father the justice he deserves, he hires none other than Wren. She’s emotionally blunted and secretive, but her kindness and competency provide something his family hasn’t felt for a long time: hope. So much so that Aaron starts to think the life he didn’t want might not be so bad when she’s around.

Yet Wren cannot let him in, too haunted by her future.

As the two get closer and the lines become blurred, Wren and Aaron find themselves at a crossroads. But their attraction is unyielding, and together they must decide what risks are worth taking, and if love is better to lose than to never have at all.

Content Warnings

Ableist discourse, chronic illness, detailed medical talk, seizures, life-changing injury, explicit sex scenes, death of a loved one

Goodreads Review

I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH. There were all the emotions. We got spice and so much angst in it also. I cried, laughed, blushed, and smiled so hard during this book... There's no amount of words that can express the emotions and feelings I felt in this book. I can't wait for you guys to read this book.

Goodreads Review

A Risk On Forever was a phenomenal book. I fell in love with all the characters and felt like I needed to savour this book as long as possible. I loved to see the writers evolution and growth of her writing throughout the book, and I was so amazed at how food these characters were, and how absorbed in the story I was. I miss so much Helen, Louis, Addy, and Matt and wish I could have read even more of their story! I wish this book was longer because I loved all of the characters so much and just wanted more.

Goodreads Review

Read this if you want to feel something. This was such a fast read I’m almost sad it was over so fast. If you enjoyed books like Me before You this is right up your ally. I really loved the relationships that the author built not just with the main love interests but those around them too, it really showed them fully- you know so much more about their backstories and fall for them even more. Everything with Helen made me feel every emotion possible, she is a treasure.

Goodreads Review

I am so moved by Perkins' effusive and elegant writing style that instantly transports me into the complicated but loving dynamic between Adelaide, Matthias and his mother, Helen. These are three characters that have so much love to give, but are holding themselves back, all in a way to protect the ones they care about most. This story is a love story, for sure, but it is also one that speaks of sacrificing for those you care most deeply about. I love the way I was able to laugh and cry all within the span of a few chapters and how real the struggles these characters faced felt. This is definitely a book that will have you cycling through every single human emotion, but in the best ways possible. One of my best reads for 2021!

Goodreads Review

Wow, what an emotional rollercoaster! I couldn’t put it down and finished it in two days. NS Perkins has created such loveable characters that I felt an instant connection to, this is definitely a new favourite! ... This book is funny, heartbreaking and ❤️‍🔥 - basically everything I love in a book and I highly recommend it!

Goodreads Review

This book was so refreshing - I literally could not put it down. It was such a great story line and you quickly found yourself emerged in the book. I just couldn't wait to see what would happen next.

N.S. Perkins gave depth to the characters; she made them unique, charismatic and overall endearing. I truly appreciated the read and cannot wait to see what else she publishes.

Goodreads Review

This book deserves all the stars!! My emotions were all over the place while reading. I absolutely loved all the characters. Let’s just say I now have a new book bf to obsess over!

Goodreads Review

This book was so refreshing - I literally could not put it down. It was such a great story line and you quickly found yourself emerged in the book. I just couldn't wait to see what would happen next.

N.S. Perkins gave depth to the characters; she made them unique, charismatic and overall endearing. I truly appreciated the read and cannot wait to see what else she publishes.

Goodreads Review

This book deserves all the stars!! My emotions were all over the place while reading. I absolutely loved all the characters. Let’s just say I now have a new book bf to obsess over!