Jan 23-Feb 5, 2024, welcome to the book tour for my novella, hosted by the publisher of my next three books, Celebrate Lit. Today, we are on Deana’s Blog with the tagline: Books, authors, and multiple genres. To promote, encourage, and discover authors for the book-aholic in all of us. Deana is a reviewer on Blogger since April 2015.
Here’s Deana’s 4 star review:
Mick has suffered several losses and travels to America to start over. Being from Ireland he will face challenges but I admired his determination. He has a limp that at times causes other to think he is not capable of working. How easy it is for people to judge him when they don’t take the time to get to know someone. It was sad that Mick had lost two wives and several children at such a young age. Mick is struggling with finding work and has attracted the attention of what I would call a bully. This man is someone to be careful around as rumors about him are not good.
Shauna has caught Mick’s eye and thinks perhaps he may ask permission to court her. She has kept a dark secret that she shares with Mick as they begin their relationship. Even though Mick promised he would not tell, he knew he had to do something before a tragedy occurred.
I enjoyed reading how Mick and Shauna became closer and began a commitment to each other. Mick is worried when his wife becomes pregnant. Will the same thing happen to this baby as his others? He has this darkness around him that tries to get him to not believe in God. There is much tragedy in the story but the author illustrates how God is always there. As Mick continues to feel like something is bringing death around him, his wife continues to speak to him about God.
I liked the story and how we got a bit of history which I enjoyed. We witness sadness, loss and how a man comes to faith. It is a quick read with characters that are flawed. I was a little sad about the loss that continued for Mick and Shauna. In the end the author brings happiness and renewed faith that shines a light where darkness use to be.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
E.V. Sparrow 