Review: Enjoyable, quick read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 12, 2013
The United States is seen as the land of opportunity.  For many, coming here was the best move they could have made for their family. For others, however, the move to America may become anything but the "promised land."  This story was a little different than the usual romance. We were given a glimpse into the struggles illegal immigrants are faced with every day. It was a little slow in spots but overall a touching love story where cultural differences should not stand in the way of true love.No car, no paper trail and avoiding direct questions is how Ana Travares and her family have stayed under the radar for the past 20 years. They have been living in the fear of being deported back to the Dominican Republic. They came to the US legally but circumstances that happened when their mother died has left them with expired Visa's. Ana is working as a Spanish tutor and adult ESL teacher to help take care of her family, but it never seems to be enough.As a pediatrician, Ethan Hansen is great with his patients. At home, it's a daily struggle with his 15 year old son, Theo. Since his wife died, 8 years ago, he really isn't "living" and doesn't have much of a relationship with his son. They don't communicate well and seem to have a disconnect.When Ethan hires Ana as Theo's Spanish tutor, everything begins to change between Ethan and Theo. Ethan discovers he has feelings for Ana and Theo comes out of his shell and begins to open up more and more about his feelings. They both are happier when she is around.  Things were going great until Ana's freedom is threatened and the circumstances that pursue threaten to destroy their happiness. Ethan will do anything to protect Ana and their journey together is both touching and emotional.Persistence, tolerance and acceptance......true love is unconditional.ARC courtesy of Loveswept via NetGalley