Review: MOVING TALE
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 9, 2014
SUMMER'S BOOK BLOGEmma Chase is a true testament to strength and survival. Losing her mother at a young age she was left in the care of her father. Joe was a selfish deadbeat who was always drunk and sold drugs to make a living. She lived a meager existence not sure where she would get her next meal. She worked hard to take care of herself and her father's debts. One day he disappears with a lot of money leaving only a not behind. Emma is then forced to deal with the consequences of his actions. She has built a wall no one can tear down until she meets Braden Hoyt. He gives her the support and love she never had. When Braden's and his family's safety comes in to question she cuts off all ties. She would do anything to protect the only family she has ever known. We get a front row seat to Emma's journey to rebuild the life her father has cost her.Braden Hoyt is handsome and strong. He grew up in a loving and supportive home unlike Emma's upbringing. His family gives her a shot at love and family life. Like everything else it is ripped from her grasp. Braden loves her with every fiber of his being. When she breaks things off he feels lost and empty. She is never far from his mind as months pass. On that tragic night she walks back into his life she is battered and broken. Will he open his heart to her again and help her to find her way? This is a great first book in the Sins of the Father series by Jen Khan.I must caution that there are some violent scenes that may be difficult for some readers. It is healing to see how Emma works through her fear and doesn't let the violence define her. It is comforting to see everyone rally around and support her. We also get to know her friend Holly. We learn a lot about the Hoyt family. In the second book we will get a closer look at Tristan Hoyt and his escapades with Holly. I look forward to that!