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A review by kluv
Hold Me Close by Rosalind James
5.0
This is a fabulous work of art. I work with abuse victims on a daily basis. Rosalind has managed to portray the fear and fight of a survivor of abuse. I loved every minute of this book.
Kayla shows the struggle to escape an abusive partner. She also shows the struggle to trust again. I think Rosalind did a great job with showing that inner emotion for Kayla. And Luke displayed all the desired reactions of a supportive friend and eventual lover. All that would be enough for a great book. But then there is Eli.
Eli, Kayla's nine year old son, stole my heart. His love for his mother, pride in his deceased father, joy with friends, and hesitance with Luke all seemed very real to me. Just wow! That sent this book to the top of my list of books ever read.
In true Rosalind form, there is passion and longing. But it's done in a respectable way. The family portrait and its variations is wonderful. After reading Carry Me Home and this book, I want to be a member of the Jackson family. You will too. This is the book for you.
Kayla shows the struggle to escape an abusive partner. She also shows the struggle to trust again. I think Rosalind did a great job with showing that inner emotion for Kayla. And Luke displayed all the desired reactions of a supportive friend and eventual lover. All that would be enough for a great book. But then there is Eli.
Eli, Kayla's nine year old son, stole my heart. His love for his mother, pride in his deceased father, joy with friends, and hesitance with Luke all seemed very real to me. Just wow! That sent this book to the top of my list of books ever read.
In true Rosalind form, there is passion and longing. But it's done in a respectable way. The family portrait and its variations is wonderful. After reading Carry Me Home and this book, I want to be a member of the Jackson family. You will too. This is the book for you.