***POSSIBLE SPOILERS PRESENT WITHIN
REVIEW***
Oh, wow,
what can I say about this new release written by author Amber Lacie? This will
rip your heart out while you’re gasping for air. What this young woman goes
through when she is a child and teenager was so sad and unforgiving. It’s very
graphic in the beginning, and I wasn’t too sure I could read anymore. Abuse to
children has got to be one of the hardest conditions for me to read about. I
just can’t understand it. And, this one is tough to comprehend. But, as there
are secrets revealed, young Pandora gets some incite into exactly the man who
she thought was her father is. The author does not hold anything back as to how
Pandora’s life has gotten so out of control. It takes a strong man to finally
come to her aide and get her out of the hell that she’s been living in. Finally
locating to Chicago and changing her name to Andie, her life is more manageable
even though she always seems like she’s looking over her shoulder waiting for
the next ball to drop. Andie’s life is riddled with secrets, and she doesn’t
let anyone in – even the people that try to be her friends. It’s with panic
that she runs when her life gets so out of hand. And, that panic turns into a
full blown breakdown. Coming to her side is the most beautiful stranger with
the most amazing blue eyes that she could get lost in. With blond hair and and
a short beard, his smile is infectious and he suggests that what she needs is “pie”.
What a strange solution to her going to pieces in front of him! But, to Andie,
what can it hurt? And, that’s how their relationship begins by having the most
delicious applie pie together. Now don’t think that all is right with Laith (what
a cool name) because he has his demons as well. His are not just chasing him at
the moment. They’re more in his past. But, he’s damaged from them and trying to
make his life worth living. He doesn’t really hold back from telling Andie the
truth about what has happened in his past that was so harrowing. And, for that
I loved how Ms. Lacie just puts Laith’s past right out there. He was beyond
truthful to her. There’s no lies just honesty with him. He’s the real deal. A
perfect male for Andie when her past has been consumed with lies!
Both of the
two main characters were strong and courageous people. Their stories were so
sad, but together they were willing to face the music. It was a beautiful love
story, heartbreaking at times, but beautiful when all is said and done. I look
forward to reading more from this author. This consumed and intrigued me, and I
was sad when I turned the last page. It’s a difficult one to read, but the
ending was so well worth it. It seemed to be very fitting that both main
characters found peace and hopefulness with each other as everything just came
full circle. One of the best books I’ve read this year! It’s amazing how you
can just find some gems when you’re looking around on Amazon! Books that should
have a bigger audience, and this is definitely one of them!
Review Written, 10/7/16
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