Review: Then There Was You (So Much It Hurts Series #2)
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 14, 2014
Don’t you just love finding new authors?  I know I do.  I really love it when I find an author who can write a book that settles deep within my heart and lingers in my mind.  That is what I found in Melanie Dawn and her book Then There Was You.Then There Was You is the second book in the So Much It Hurts series.  Book one So Much It Hurts does not need to be read to enjoy Then There Was You but I would highly recommend it.I decided to read the first book out of curiosity and I was delighted I did.  I think by reading the first book in the series I created a very strong bond with the characters and I was left with a feeling of anticipation of what was to come.The author writes the story of Chris and Salem with such ease.  The words flow off the pages and work their way into your heart and mind. The story intertwines the past and present and is written in a dual point of view.  I found that the attention to detail on every level was perfect creating a crisp, clear well defined storyline.The story of Chris and Salem is simply put beautiful.  We share in their love, confusion, desire, desperation, hopes, dreams, obstacles and history.Chris is a superstar. Living the dream he never thought he would obtain.  Behind his rock star good looks, dazzling smile and his gracious ways Chris is shattered.  Memories of his first and only love are never far from the forefront of his mind.Salem is a new mom who is holding on by a thread.  With no help and limited sleep Salem has thoughts that make her question her ability as a mother and more so her value as a person.  Add in a husband who just does not understand Salem is on the edge.  Trying to find peace in the chaos of her life Salem throws herself into her work.  Not only does her job provide her with the opportunity to help others, her salvation is found in such an unlikely source.The characters which were so beautifully laid out to us in book one continue to grow and reveal so much more detail of their thoughts, emotions, hopes and dreams.  The various places this story take us to are well defined making it easy for the person reading to create a wonderful visual almost like a mini movie playing in your mind.The storyline encompasses so many things.  Not only are we treated to a love story we are treated to a story of family, friendships, life, loss, hopes, dreams and desire.  Like in the first book the author also sheds light on a social issued that effects so many.  She does this with ease providing a realistic view of not only the problem but the solutions.I will admit that the author lead me down a path I was not expecting which enhanced the story for me.  I honestly believed the book would end up a certain way. What I found was that instead of being disappointed that the story did not head in the direction I thought it would the author lead me down a path I never expected and I loved that.  I found this to be refreshing and surprising.is not a doubt in my mind that this author is one I will read time and time again.