Review: Redemption can be Sexy!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 28, 2012
I will say it again, I am so happy I found this author this year!  There is a force of empowerment in every story; a nugget of wisdom that you can apply to your everyday life.  The characters in these stories are your average everyday people who lead imperfect lives and get up every day saying " I am going to try to be a better person today".  I am completely sucked in.For me this story returned to key cast of characters that I've grown to love and I enjoyed it more than the last story in the series.  Redemption continues to be a common theme that is woven throughout this series.  Charles certainly paid for his sins with years behind bars. I liked Charles a lot;  his swagger and honesty is sexy.  He came out a changed man in some ways but in many other ways he was the same.  This is what I love about this author...she keeps it real and does not default to fairy tale endings for the sake of the story.  This story like the others speaks to family dysfunction and what happens when you settle for less in life.  There is a sub story about what happens when as a mother you set a bad example for your kids...there is so much goodness in this short story.I have to say I am a sucker for Winston Jr. and I really want the best for him, I want him to find true love.  There is something about him that is pure and honest and I've found myself rooting for him to have the kind of love Alicia and Dennis have.I am ready for the next book in this series.  I am also anxious to see how it all comes together.