Review: The best portrayal of love I have ever read! I pulled an all nighter and literally couldn't put it down. Brilliant!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 21, 2014
Not nearly enough people have read this book. I can only affirm that you are absolutely missing out on the phenomenal book. This novel is gripping, relentless, with twists and turns, flawlessly going back-and-forth through time, absolutely captivating, devastating in its intensity. All I wanted to do was stand by 18-year-old Elle and tell her that she was making a terrible mistake. Although the author describes her reasoning explicitly, the reader is so frustrated that for so many years Elle is unable to extricate herself from a horrific marriage. Of all the romance novels I have read, (hundreds a year) the depth of love shared by two people has never been expressed so deeply, transcending every other book I have read. She was able to express the purity, perfection and passion of their love so eloquently. The manner in which Elle would find solace in her memories of love during excruciating times in her life was heart wrenching. Every day her life was filled with memories that sustained her. The loyalty and love Elle shares with her best friends as well as her love and devotion as a mother and daughter are all equally strong and exceptional. So believable.Tracey Lee is magical in the various ways she portrays the depth of Elle and TJ's love, as well as love in general. I remain spellbound by her mastery. Although some may feel the violence maybe gratuitous, I feel it serves as the perfect contrast depicting the extremes that represent Elle's life, the tragedy and travesty of her life with Bear and the exceptional unconditional love she shared with TJ. Tracy Lee creates a strong heroine, able to sacrifice for love however misguided. I literally can't say enough about this book. I applaud and commend the author. I truly believe she succeeded beyond her expectations. Don't hesitate for even one moment. To purchase this book.  Trust me, the book will stand out from all of the others that you have read and it will be memorable for many years to come. PS I don't know Tracy Lee and have not been put up as a friend to write a superlative review.