Review: Not a light airy read but a compelling military romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 9, 2012
4 1/2 stars.Multiple members of an army unit face the stresses of war, incurring both physical and emotional damage. An undercurrent of distrust fostered by one of the officers in the unit compounds the injuries that are suffered by several men who struggle to face the changes in their lives. An unflinching look at the price of war which is paid in blood, sweat and tears not only by the soldiers themselves but also by those who love them even as the author shows how driven most of these heroes are to protect those that they love as well as their fellow soldiers. An enthralling and thought-provoking read.Because of You" by Jessica Scott is a realistic and heartwrenching military romance that explores the psyches and relationships of the warriors who unflinchingly serve their country despite the cost to themselves and those around them. It is not an easy read but it is captivating, a tribute to a remarkably talented debut author. The devastation wrought, both physically and emotionally, upon Sergeant First Class Shane Garrison and others in his company is deftly portrayed and displays the toll that these heroes selflessly pay even as the story offers some hope that burdens can be shared. I was a little disappointed that several threads were left unresolved even as I cheered for the two wounded souls who found solace in one another and breathed a sigh of relief for the hopeful prospects of other conflicted characters. The author is currently working on the continuing tale of many of the characters in this book and I anxiously await the sequel. Night Owl ReviewsI received a copy of this title in return for an honest review.