Review: Just EXTRAORDINARY!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 28, 2012
Barbara Elsborg has a most unusual way of bringing characters together that are haunted by their pasts, and then are dealing with the impact that it has on their lives. Ash and Noah meet at a wedding, he's the photographer and she is a waitress, and their first encounter is amusing and had me smiling. Noah who suffers from PTSD, has an unpleasant incident while he's working and Ash comforts him in her own unique way. You feel the instant attraction that these two have for each other. That is what this author is so good at, the connection between the characters, and the reader.Ash has had an awful childhood, manages to live somewhat of a normal life, but is trying to compensate for the sins committed by others. Noah barely exists after his life is tragically impacted while he is on assignment in Afghanistan. She starts to bring him back to life, and he has her believing that she can find love. As the relationship develops, the magic begins and this is where the author really shines. She has a profound way of healing her characters through the passion and desire they have for one another. You feel every kiss, every touch and it warms you to the core. Barbara Elsborg's characters experience some awesome sex too! Then just as things are moving along nicely, the story has an unexpected twist and the angst starts all over again.This is a beautifully written story about healing and acceptance, with some interesting secondary characters and lots of terrific dialogue. Ash and Noah stayed in my mind long after I finished the book.I highly recommend this book and everything that I have read from this author.