Review: Tugged at my heartstrings in all the best ways.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 20, 2013
Wow. I have to say I did not really know what to expect with this one except that it was contemporary military romance as I just started reading (it has been months since I had read the book description) but Because of You surprised me--in good ways.I will be honest; I do not have any real life knowledge about the war or what our soldiers go through. I have watched movies, shows and read books of course but very few present a real look on things in a fictional setting. Because of You did. Perhaps the reason why is because of author Jessica Scott's background. She is a career army officer.In Because of You when Shane is injured and sent home it is understandable that he is upset and unsettled. He has always protected his men and now he has injured soldiers, men still back at war that needs him and he cannot even use the bathroom on his own. He protects and helps; not the other way around and now he has been put in a situation where he needs help.This frustration leaks out onto Jen, his nurse, but she is understanding, having been there before. Jen tries to convince Shane that his injuries do not define who he is now through most of the book but when it comes down to it Jen realizes that she has never really let the same thinking apply to herself and her scars.I really liked this--not only do we get the emotional journey of Jen and Shane, but also that of some of the other army wives. Because of You tugged at my heartstrings in all the best ways.I would recommend Because of You to anyone who is looking for a great contemporary military romance read.