Review: Vera's Story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 18, 2013
This author brings us a romance interlaced with suspense and mystery.  She brings a true to life dialogue that details family and relationship concerns.  This is a story filled with love, courage and faith.  It shows us that we must always put our trust in God to bring us through adversity.Vera left home several years ago after her mother's death and being hurt by her boyfriend and vows to never return.  Several years later she is called home because her younger sister is critically ill and not expected to live. After battling traffic to reach the hospital who do you think she runs into first?  Yes, the ex boyfriend, who is being so incredibly nice.  When she enters her sister's room the first thing she see is her nurse, Sally, who was a nurse to her mother before she died.  Seeing Sally has brought back all the frightening memories of her mother's struggle and ultimate death.  Suddenly she's bombarded by so many emotions at once.  The doctor informs her that her sister is suffering from anorexia and it's to the point now that very little can be done.Doug fell in love with Vera years ago and on the evening he plans to propose a misunderstanding ensues.  She flees the area and him.  He can't forget her and 6 years later when he sees her he remembers why.  Vera is having a hard time coping with the loss of her sister and he vows to help her in any way he can.  As they began to spend time together, Vera realizes that she is still in love with him, but can she trust her heart to him.  Only time will tell.One Sunday Vera attends church where she grew up and rededicates her life to the Lord.  She asks for his guidance in everything.  Doug and she soon become engaged and start planning their wedding.  Suddenly a series of accidents take place and Vera voices her opinions and suspicions of the hospital and staff, it now appears her life is in jeopardy.  Doug can't lose her again so her tries to stick close.  As more evidence comes to light, Doug becomes more concerned that someone wants to shut Vera up.Will the get their happily ever after?I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good feel good story, but be warned once you start reading it, it's hard to put down.