Review: Not enough stars
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 6, 2014
I will say 'spoilers' as I'm always afraid of saying the wrong thing or too much, but I don't think I'm saying anything that's not already been said.I have preferences in the kind of book I like, but the one thing that always appeals to me is realism.  In 'All of Me' realism is all you get good and bad.  Many books nowadays contain situations where one of the characters has PTSD, and unfortunately given the climate we're in with so many wars around the world, it seems to be a bit of a trend many stories.  Handled incorrectly it can dilute the tragic effects of this illness/condition....but when handled correctly, without the feeling of it being just an add on to give the character a bit of background for the sake of drama, it can be very very meaningful and impact the story with great intensity.  In this book, the H's condition, and God help him he's got a horrific past that is sadly also all too real for some people, the subject of PTSD was handled with such skill I could feel Nate's terror in his dreams and workout injuries.The h was a delight...funny well adjusted lovely soul of a woman who had suffered what all women pray not to and she was coming out the other side with the natural worries that a woman who had just lost a breast would have I'm sure.  But even in her low moments, she was a lovely natural woman who had the right to meet a man who would love her no matter what was to happen to her.  Enter Nate..  One of the most sad and yet strong male characters I've ever met via a book.  And lets face it, we all know someone in life who we think 'never gets a break' and who seems to have had more than their fair share of hardships.  That's Nate.  Beautiful damaged sexy frightened Nate who wants her love, wants to give his love to her, but is afraid to.  A man who lives to protect everyone, but has lost the ability to protect himself by getting the help he needs. That's my take on it anyway and I hope my wording on this doesn't offend anyone who might know someone or experience PTSD themselves.I loved him.  In this story I don't think the word Alpha need apply for us girls are looking for a story that contains a strong man who takes care of his woman.  He's simply a strong man made stronger by the love of a good woman who is as strong as she is gentle.  It's a special story that was handled both gracefully and tactfully on both accounts for both these scared people and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who likes to have the heart strings tugged on, tears shed, smiles and just be so happy for a very real couple, who for once aren't living in fabulous mansions driving expensive sports cars with money to flitter away.  This is a real working couple who are as perfect as they are perfect and who eventually have their HEA.If I had seven stars I'd give it.  Truly beautiful written book that I consider very very well written with a lovely flair with great appropriate descriptive passages.  I can't wait for her follow up book and I hope it's soon