Review: Jen and Shane would do anything to show the depth of their love for each other
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 14, 2013
I thoroughly enjoyed this short novella. I do wish it was longer. Like in her full length book, Scott reaches deep into the heart and wrenches it. I cried, but then again, I love Jen St. James and Shane Garrison. I have been rooting for them since I met them in Because of You, her debut novel. Once again, Scott gets to the heart of the matter, how much does Shane love Jen and vice versa. Knowing that a decision he makes could potentially risk the life of the woman he loves, Shane tries to reason his way through it. His love of country and Jen at are war within him, but his love for her is stronger; it's the biggest opponent he'd ever faced, I would say. Will the decision he makes change everything, taking away the one thing he wants the most?On the other hand, Jen has come to accept the love she has for Shane, but she is afraid to break again, and she struggles with her desire to give him what he wants. Jen knows how much he loves the Army, and that he takes his duties seriously. She wants the best for him, and is willing to do what she needs to ensure that the man she loves get back that initial spark, the essence of the man he was before she made a decision that changed his life. Watching them both deal with the real issue of possibly losing the love they share for each other was emotional. I was sucked in right away, and with each turn of the page, the anticipation built. The conflict drove the plot, which made its impact that much more powerful. Despite it's length, this story packs a big punch with it's many aww moments juxtaposed to the "what the heck are you thinking?" questions that came to mind as I read it. Check it out for yourself!