Review: Great read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 23, 2013
Captain Joe Cooper has been told he won't ever walk again, well as far as he's concerned the doctors can take that diagnosis and shove it. He's a Marine and Marines don't retreat. Then one evening he's playing a game and hears the neighbors baby once again, something he'd been hearing an awful lot. Wondering what was going on, he rolls on over to find out and is greeted by a timid, tired yet brave Mrs. Melody Carter and her young daughter Libby. He instantly feels the need to sooth her and let her know that he's available to help should she need it, after all a guy in a wheel chair isn't a threat.Melody Carter is exhausted, both emotionally and physically. Her husband died serving their country so she should be grieving and heartsick that he's gone....right? Not Melody. She's relieved that he's gone, relieved that he won't be coming home to hurt her or their daughter. But now because of her daughters delicate condition she's been pushed to the point of exhaustion and is on the brink of collapse, then her neighbor wheels into her life.....I loved this book from the moment I read the little excerpt, and the book didn't disappoint in the least! I've always been a sucker for a good military guy, something about a guy in uniform. (Yum) But this story was a bit more than just a really awesome guy in dress blues. This story hit a few hardcore issues that many of our veterans, female and male, deal with. As well as their spouses and families. Yeah some of our guys and girls aren't the greatest, but there is always help available if you're willing to reach out and ask.Then there is the added factor of the single mom struggling to do right by her child, my own mom was a single parent for most of my life so I can relate in part to that. I am in awe of those parents that deal with the single parent troubles everyday. I know I couldn't do it, so kudo's to them.All in all this book was a very touching, heart wrenching read, but I absolutely LOVED it. I'll definitely be picking up more books by this fabulous author.Review copy provided for an honest review.