Review: Overcoming the Past
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 7, 2014
This book tells an engaging story that along the way reminds us that most of us come into the present with a lot of our past still in tow and that it could cost us our future.  Mandy comes from a challenging background with a mother who is mentally ill.  Along with her mother's illness Mandy has developed some deep anger with her absent father.  Though James comes from a loving and supportive family, he has had his heart broken and has no plans to risk being hurt again.Ms Dawes does a wonderful job of shaping her characters and drawing us into their journey as they struggle with their feelings for each other.  I found myself totally drawn into their lives.I heartily recommend this book.  It is a wonderful read and hard to put down.This was a gifted copy that was provided by the author/publisher for an honest review