Review: Just freaking awesome!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 31, 2014
As 2013 drew to a close I did not believe I would read a book as awesome a Susan Mac Nicol's Saving Alexander, for its tenacity, passion and character development. However, I discovered Worth Keeping was being released prior to Christmas and was lucky enough to receive a copy - unfortunately my review has been delayed due to family and internet issues - but it is very clear  Nick and Owen are trying to battle Alex and Sage for their crown!I feel Worth Keeping begins like a twisted fairy tale; our hero, Nick, is walking the stormy cliffs (yes, contemplating his suicide) and saves a man who has washed up on the beach. He takes the man back to his lighthouse to recover but this would be no Susan Mac Nicol book if I said they fell in love and lived happily ever after, the end.Whilst staying at the cottage Owen realizes Nick is suffering from harrowing nightmares, which are a sign of a tortured history, and the more he begins to care, he wants to help him heal.The two protagonists have very distinct characteristics and although they are attracted to each other, Susan Mac Nicol gives the reader different reasons for us to identify with them. Nick is temperamental and guarded, still controlled by his triggers and past, but he is also loyal. Owen is witty, loving, adventurous and open, but flirty.The times which Nick breaks are heart-wrenching and Susan Mac Nicol has obviously researched the legal details well; managing his painful history with sensitivity, understanding and tenderness. Due to her complete knowledge I feel she raises awareness of the serious issues raised in this book and forces her reader to think.Although Nick has a therapist I love the way in which Susan Mac Nicol shows that love and passion can also be an outlet, the lighthouse scene being my favorite!Worth Keeping has an element of suspense and the villain of this novel is bad enough to make the reader's skin crawl! Susan Mac Nicol brings the story to a fantastic climatic ending and I am holding my breath for her next release!This book is a GO BUY NOW!!!!I received this as a review copy, but this has had no influence on my opinion.