Review: Deeply moving plus passionate
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 27, 2013
The CARIBOU CROSSING series begins with a story about a couple who discover marriage is not always filled with bright moments, as they face the daily ups and downs of what life can unfortunately put someone through. While there are certainly plenty of wonderful occasions to cherish, there are also episodes when burdens can pile up and make them question what should be done. These are the instances when working closely together and sharing their thoughts is important, and sometimes crucial lessons must be learned before a successful solution can be found. Susan Fox always creates characters whose lives are realistically portrayed with true-to-life emotions plus an abundance of drama, and CARIBOU CROSSING is packed with a wide range of feelings conveyed with sincerity and driven by personal desires. The setting is also well-described and let me clearly visualize the surroundings. Another fantastic series from the multitalented Susan Fox!When Wade Bly married Miriam Torrance, the two teenagers thought they had each phase of the next few years neatly planned out. They both love one another and have so many common interests that they know all will work out well in every way. He will continue to work on the family ranch, and it will one day belong to them and then their own children. When circumstances suddenly change their plans, Wade and Miriam find they have to adjust their lives in order to meet these unanticipated hurdles.With new responsibilities, the many dreams of Wade and Miriam are fading away. These obligations along with dashed hopes are not the best formula for a happy marriage. While they may have been wed for a number of years and even have a daughter, they still have much to learn if they want their relationship to once again be content.Whether you have suffered through any of the trials Wade and Miriam undergo or not, you cannot help but be moved by their honest reactions. Susan Fox has a knack for being able to draw the reader into the most private section of her characters' lives, often giving details these individuals want to keep concealed from anyone else. As each aspect becomes known about Wade and Miriam, I came to understand what motivated these two and fueled their frequently different responses to the same situation. Ms. Fox gives this couple several very real events to overcome or the expectations they had each dreamed of happening over the upcoming years may never occur. Their story takes them through time from just being married until a few huge complications make their romantic notions about the future seem impossible. By following Wade and Miriam for numerous years instead of only for a much shorter period like many books, I got to watch them mature with age and this was a refreshing concept. CARIBOU CROSSING shows what it truly means to put your whole heart into making a marriage work, and each scene is emotionally intense with candid honesty. I hurt when this couple felt inner pain and smiled if joy was the primary sentiment during an event. The desire between them seems earnest and is expressed with openness, and I enjoyed how devoted they often were to each other. Much of the background story is cleverly depicted in thoughts, and this book also gives much insight into the history between the two main characters in the second book of the series. CARIBOU CROSSING is a heartfelt romance, and Susan Fox makes every moment believable.Single Titles review - 4.5 Stars