Seeing death leaves a mark on our soul. A mark that can't be erased, only recognized
as another defining part of our ever developing character. How we accept and define that mark is up to
us. In this story, Frank's soul was
marred by such an event, but acceptance is eluding him even though he reaches
out to tame its heart wrenching grip.
Determined to change its plight on his soul, he keeps searching for
answers to why the death happened in the first place.
Being a young and attractive man is certainly not an
obstacle for Frank in the romance department, but sometimes finding 'the one'
is difficult. When Lacy entered Frank's
life, seeing her as being 'the one' was difficult, especially when life makes
you hide who you really are for fear of losing her for ever. Frank certainly has some issues, but they are
all related to that mark on his soul.
Lacy gave up on finding 'the one' to help her sister. Now life's course changing events have
clouded her ability to see the big picture above the details. And she seems bent on depriving herself, when
she can stay in control, as a way to beg forgiveness from someone who can no
longer give that to her.
As both character's lives intertwine, their ultimate goals
appear to be the same on the surface, but in reality at the core of their
souls, they are quite different. Each
seeks a release, a comfort for their anguish and despair, thinking it will come
with the attainment of their goal. Then
as with most romance novels the two slowly realize they are looking at the
wrong details that make up the whole picture.
It's actually a pretty good story. The other characters brought into play
provide the diversity, adventure emotional havoc and suspense. The story line keeps moving at a good pace
and even has you guessing at times as to what that person means overall, or
what will happen, or is this character involved in this way. You know what I mean. The child character I think was really well
done. You could actually see the petulance
on his face and hurt in his eyes. I
totally fell for that child and wanted to protect him as much as Lacy and Frank
did. Jen's development of that character
was a bright star. I didn't feel quite
the same about the adult leads, but I think I just have a soft spot for kids.
This was an enjoyable story, and well worth the time to read
it. Thanks Jen!
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