Redemption by Kelly Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Evocative and emotionally powerful, funny at times and tears dripping down my face at others, this story is romantic and loving more than sexy although there is lots of sexual tension and intimacy. I did not previously know this author and I have no idea how that could be but I'm certainly happy to have been introduced to her wonderful story weaving.
The best friend and commanding officer of a fallen soldier arrives at the home of the soldier's sister, Olivia, to honor the soldier's last request. Justin's last words, "Take care of my sister. Promise me you will take care of Olivia". More than to visit, he comes to bring Justin's 'last letter' to his sister and to carry out his last request. Nate doesn't know that Justin's letter to Olivia said "I choose Nate for you. Whether he is a friend you nurture or a soul mate that develops into love...take care of him and let him take care of you."
The author's use of description is such that you share the emotions of the character, as when Nate is overcome by emotion; "He could trace every red blood cell that swam through his veins. He was that hyperaware, that ...lost."
There are themes of PTSD and one incidence of violence with a speedy, satisfying resolution by the hero. Effective use of tender and at times erotic memory replacement therapy, for PTSD, is found to be of great value to fade the visual memories, terrible flashbacks, from both distant and recent past.
The reader automatically has an emotional response when reading that "he pulled her close enough that the holy ghost couldn't have come between them" and then to laugh at references of "speaking Vulcan".
This story absolutely delivered and even surpassed my expectations.
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Nate & PTSD
Talk about a roller coaster ride WOW. A lot of emotions in this book. Olivia Cattenach dealing with the death of her brother Justin in the military over seas and Nate is dealing with the death of a friend as he blames himself for Justin's death as he was Justin's Superior Officer and some PTSD. Then he meets Justin's sister Olivia Cattenach. She manages to get Nate to talk about a lot of stuff he had buried for a long time, then Nate tells Olivia the truth about how her brother Justin died and Olivia insists he tell her everything. The sex scenes between Nate and Olivia were very HOT. If you want to know how more about this book you truly need to read this awesome book. I truly loved it!!
