Review: Should the secret remain theirs alone or should share it?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 17, 2013
" In sickness and in health". One of the traditional vows that a couple pledges to each other on their wedding day. A vow to be there for each other regardless of the states of their health. Some couples handle these changes in circumstances well and sometimes they don't. In this very short story, Lilian Darcy provides a glimpse into what this means to Rob and Melinda MacCreadie.Kind, sweet and still lovely at 47, Melinda MacCreadie tries to organize herself and her household. She writes lists detailing chores for the day, but they never seem to get done. It's not because she doesn't want to, but because of her secret. Never wanting anyone's pity or resentment from her children that she is sure will come, she refuses adamantly to her husband's requests to share their secret. Although she is terrified of crowds, she wants to see her son, Jamie, compete at the rodeo, but it also stirs memories of her dating days with Rob. While reliving these memories and enjoying watching her son, she still ponders. Is she right in her decision to keep her secret or is she causing undue hardship on others?Still handsome and fit at 47, Rob MacCreadie tries not to get frustrated or irritated with his wife. He knew the vagueness and lack of organization were not really her fault, but he wished she would let him tell others why. He would still love her, the children would still love her, and their friends would still love her, but he knew she was afraid. So he ponders the same question. Would it be better or worse for others if the secret was revealed?While I sympathized with Rob's frustration, I admired the calm, loving care he had for his slightly vague, disorganized wife. On the other hand, I felt the emotions as Melinda tried to work through her dilemma with each turn of the page. I enjoyed this story. It filled in some of the background of Jamie's parents' lives who were introduced in Marry Me Cowboy by Lilian Darcy. Although it was extra short, it was well written, characters were well developed, and a lot of information was packed within the pages.I would recommend this to any romance readers.I was given a copy by the author for an honest review.4/5 stars. Should the secret remain theirs alone or should they share it?