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cafo6's review against another edition
5.0
Well written, bluntly and compassionately addresses domestic violence. I only wish that it had a hotline number prominently put in it (I read the Kindle version..perhaps the print version has it).
I have friends who've been through this - if you're reading this, and this is you - it is not your fault. It's not your fault for staying, for being a victim, for being hit, for being insulted. And it doesn't have to be like this.
http://www.thehotline.org/
I have friends who've been through this - if you're reading this, and this is you - it is not your fault. It's not your fault for staying, for being a victim, for being hit, for being insulted. And it doesn't have to be like this.
http://www.thehotline.org/
becsa's review against another edition
4.0
Lindsay Bains Johanson has been raised to be the perfect daughter and now she is to be the perfect wife for Elliot Johanson. He has political aspirations and wants Lindsay to give up her own life to cater to whatever he needs. Yet at the same time he abuses her and Lindsay knows she needs to escape somehow but knows he will find her no matter where she is.
Jessie Hendricks is Lindsay's younger sister and is pregnant and working for Noah Clarke. When Lindsay comes out to visit her at the end of her pregnancy she begins to work for Noah but he is concerned with the amount of phone calls she receives from Elliot.
Will Lindsay open up to Jessie or Noah about what she is going through before it's too late and Elliot makes her come home?
This was such a great book and so full of emotion. I love that indie writers tackle such difficult subjects and I pray that it gives the strength to some women who may leave their own difficult situations because of it.
I thought Lindsay was such an amazing character as many people know women who have gone through what she was going through. She is a former army personnel and her father was very well known yet she found herself in an abusive relationship that she couldn't see a way out of. It was so heartbreaking as she knew she needed to escape but had no idea how.
My heart did break a little for Jessie not knowing what was happening to Lindsay. I knew Lindsay was worried about how Will would react but I wish she had confided in her sister.
Noah was gracious in letting Lindsay work for Jessie but I could understand how frustrated he was with Lindsay constantly getting phone calls from Elliot and how it looked to his customers. I could tell that Noah could tell something was off but Lindsay never opened up.
I was definitely freaking out when Elliott surprises Lindsay and the aftermath of that and his jealousy. I was shocked at the twist that occurred but happy that Noah was there to help Lindsay out.
I loved watching the gradual change in Lindsay and who she opened up to and how everything progressed in her life. I was crossing my fingers that Noah would stand a chance!!
The end of the book was absolutely amazing and I was so happy with what Lindsay did and then what happened right after!!
Looking forward to more in this series!
Jessie Hendricks is Lindsay's younger sister and is pregnant and working for Noah Clarke. When Lindsay comes out to visit her at the end of her pregnancy she begins to work for Noah but he is concerned with the amount of phone calls she receives from Elliot.
Will Lindsay open up to Jessie or Noah about what she is going through before it's too late and Elliot makes her come home?
This was such a great book and so full of emotion. I love that indie writers tackle such difficult subjects and I pray that it gives the strength to some women who may leave their own difficult situations because of it.
I thought Lindsay was such an amazing character as many people know women who have gone through what she was going through. She is a former army personnel and her father was very well known yet she found herself in an abusive relationship that she couldn't see a way out of. It was so heartbreaking as she knew she needed to escape but had no idea how.
My heart did break a little for Jessie not knowing what was happening to Lindsay. I knew Lindsay was worried about how Will would react but I wish she had confided in her sister.
Noah was gracious in letting Lindsay work for Jessie but I could understand how frustrated he was with Lindsay constantly getting phone calls from Elliot and how it looked to his customers. I could tell that Noah could tell something was off but Lindsay never opened up.
I was definitely freaking out when Elliott surprises Lindsay and the aftermath of that and his jealousy. I was shocked at the twist that occurred but happy that Noah was there to help Lindsay out.
I loved watching the gradual change in Lindsay and who she opened up to and how everything progressed in her life. I was crossing my fingers that Noah would stand a chance!!
The end of the book was absolutely amazing and I was so happy with what Lindsay did and then what happened right after!!
Looking forward to more in this series!
lauraw83's review against another edition
4.0
This was not the easiest read as the topic of domestic abuse was covered. The details broke my heart in so many ways, but to see her come out of it so strong was a satisfying ending.
triniredreading's review
3.0
3.5 stars because it is essentially a story of triumph. Not fantastic writing (the emphasis in the first half of how exquisite Lindsey is to the point where even female characters babble on about it annoyed me, as these things always do), and there are some grammatical errors and plot holes. However it is a very emotional story. One of the most thought provoking statements for me was: "Oh, for God’s sake, Noah, this is everywhere. In every small or large town. You know women being beaten. You talk to them every day. You just don’t know it. Not usually.
Noah is a lovely character and it is was refreshing to have a sweet everyman as the male MC. Thankfully, the emphasis on Lindsey's looks eventually stopped being repeated and the story focused on her character and experiences
Noah is a lovely character and it is was refreshing to have a sweet everyman as the male MC. Thankfully, the emphasis on Lindsey's looks eventually stopped being repeated and the story focused on her character and experiences
aimee70807's review
4.0
I really like the title. And the information on domestic abuse seemed pretty well researched. But something didn't quite work for me --- I expected it to be over about halfway through.
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