Review: Fourth Down
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 4, 2013
Fourth Down by Kirsten DeMuzio4.5 Stars.Fourth Down is one of the most heartwarming love stories that I have read to date.  Ford, one of the main characters is a football hero in college, expected to go to the NFL and loved by all.  During an important game, he makes a bad decision that is career crushing for him.  For the next three years, Ford is a lost soul.  His dream was taken away from him due to his injury and he is trying to find his place in life, while working as a bartender in a local bar. He is living home to help his mother who has terminal cancer as well as spend time with her.Poppy is a young, driven medical student trying to become a doctor in the field of Oncology.  While going to school, she is a hospice nurse for patients that are sent home.  She might be one of the sweetest characters I have read about.  Poppy and Ford meet one night when she is in his bar with a friend, who attempts to try to get her served alcohol.  Let's just say Ford's and Poppy's first meeting was not pleasant. He is not happy an under aged customer is trying to get served in his bar.Which brings us to the day that Ford and his mother get horrible news that her cancer is back and there is not much more they can do for her and is given a 4-6 month time limit.  The doctor suggests that they get a hospice home nurse.  Can you guess who the nurse turns out to be?  Yes, the one and only Poppy.  Let's just say that sparks fly when Ford realizes this girl is his mothers new nurse.The relationship that develops between the three of these characters is so heartwarming and heartfelt. Ford's mother is the catalyst to bring these two together. It has its ups and downs and Ford and Poppy naturally get closer and closer.  I don't want to ruin the end for you because I don't think I could do it justice but I recommend you read this book...and have your tissues ready!!!  I will be looking for the authors other books relating to this group of friends.