Review: Tearful & heartwarming
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 7, 2014
Finally, Trent and Laura’s story is revealed. If you have read this series, which I highly recommend, you know many of the hints and small reveals of this troubled couple.Trent is finally home from the war, although his return is tarnished by a pending fraudulent court martial. He returns a man broken by war, ready and willing to deal with the chaos of battle; he’s unable to connect with his children and wife. The normal sounds and noise of children playing terrify him. He knows he is losing his wife and family, however he has no idea how to fight for him. He’s spent 10 years fighting for the Army, can he fight for those he loves?Laura has been the model of a strong Army wife and mother, but even the strongest can only remain that way for so long. When allegations of cheating, a court martial and the realization that Trent has been volunteering for multiple deployments become too much for her and she files for divorce.“Once she would have waited forever for him to come home to her. But forever was a long time. And her faith in their love had died long ago on some distant battlefield.”Laura denies to herself how much she still loves her husband, protecting her heart and children. When Trent finally begins to let her see him, the real him, the man she fell in love with that she thought was lost in the war and internal battle between her heart and head are constant.This is an amazing read that stays with you long after you finish the last page. Jessica Scott draws you into the souls of her characters and brings to light the troubles of so many of our military as they return home.