Review: "In My Mother's Footsteps"
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 21, 2013
How does a daughter's heart heal when the last word she ever heard from her Mother was a plea for understanding; and the last thing she ever gave her Mother was a mouthful of bitterness?Anela swayed as the news of her Mother's unexpected death sunk in.  She was alone in the world now, and the heavy weight of regret and remorse was stabbing holes in her once strong wall of fortitude.How could she ever fix her estranged relationship with her Mother now?  Why did her last words have to be so harsh and unforgiving?  Anela's heart stung as she remembered her Mother's pleas for understanding, and her own adamant answer of denial.After 22 years Anela's Mother decided to reveal a whammy of a secret.  And after 22years  of Anela  missing out on having a Father, she suddenly finds that he's very much alive, and residing in Hawaii.  How else did her Mother think she was going to react?Anela's Mother had left her daughter a gift.  It was a trip to Hawaii and the information on how to find her Father.  Little did Anela know that she was about to walk in the very same footsteps as her Mother.  She would love Hawaii and a special man would love her and the healing of her heart would begin.I liked the storyline, and the book was interesting.  But the character development and their relationship to one another I felt was unrealistic, except for the Mothers'.  The Mother I  felt was genuine, and  her emotional pain...very real.I think if the book hadn't been a Novella, the author would have had a chance to develop the characters and add more depth to the story.  But all in all I enjoyed it, and for someone looking for a quick romantic read, this one fits the bill.I received this book free of charge from Story Cartel in exchange for an honest review.3.5 stars out of 5