A romance about second chances, Twelve Hours in Manhattan is sure to sweep you off your feet.

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Maan Gabriel focuses on developing Bianca, keeping Twelve Hours in Manhattan away from cliches, and giving readers a relatable, realistic, and sometimes heartbreaking romance.

Sucked in by the Storytelling

I know I have said this before, but I’m not much for romance. Usually, when I think of romance, I think of cliches or overly dramatic stories that I can’t lose myself in. I’m incredibly critical of romance novels.

That being said, Twelve Hours in Manhattan stuck with me.

This was an ARC that I received from the publisher, and I was wholly determined that I was not going to like this book. But it was free, so I decided why not.

I did not regret it.

Gabriel flushed out who Bianca was before delving into the romance. She introduces Eric and Bianca when she is down on her luck, pretty much at rock bottom, and gives Bianca the most she craves: understanding.

Taking him around Manhattan, she opens up and lets loose to this man she believes she will never see again, so what can it hurt. Who cares if he judges her. Except he doesn’t. Eric listens to her. He gives her the comfort she needs by just being there to listen to her without judgment.

And when they went their separate ways, it was gut-wrenching.

Even after two years, the connection between the two characters was still strong. But Gabriel doesn’t just launch the two characters into a relationship. Well, not really. She takes the time to give Bianca time to learn to forgive herself and love herself.

Bianca has to learn to love herself before she can be in a relationship, and it was powerful and moving to see Bianca go on this journey before getting the happily ever after she deserved.

Final Thoughts

Twelve Hours in Manhattan is a heartwarming romance that captured this cynic’s heart. I’m sure it will capture yours as well.