Book Review for: Dark Days of Promise
Written by: Shaunna Gonzales
Desert Breeze Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-61252-218-0
Avail as: ebook
4 Stars
Genres: Contemporary, women's fiction, inspirational, romance
Gonzales pens a story that will tug on your heartstrings
with "Dark Days of Promise." Vicki Laramie is struggling to raise
three children when she learns her ex-husband is killed in Iraq. Kelly Chase
has just left the Army and suffers from PTSD. Can they help each other through
their dark days to find happiness?
The story opens with a realistic look at Vicki's struggles.
Thankfully, her neighbor, Janine, gives her the emotional and steadfast support
Vicki needs to get by. Enter Janine's son, Kelly. He's just left military
service, but finds adjustment to civilian life a challenge. Despite their
attraction, Vicki and Kelly are challenged at every turn. When something traumatic
happens to both of them, will it prove to be the turning point both of them
need to move on with their lives?
Gonzales' writing style is easy to read and she handles the
first person narrative well. The plot moves at a nice clip.
The best part of the novel is how Gonzales taps into emotions.
Phillip is the teenager you want to ground for life, yet he's sympathetic as
well, searching for the one person to help "ground" him. Vicki is honest and real and raw. Kelly
struggles with issues many do upon returning from war. The supporting cast is
just as endearing. Gonzales isn't afraid to show us their strengths, vulnerabilities,
and weaknesses.
The story has a spiritual element, but doesn't come off as "preachy."
In fact, Gonzales does an excellent job showing the power of faith in a very
natural way. The story is sweet for romance readers, with the main characters
holding hands and kissing. In fact, it was nice to read a "sweet"
romance that didn't feel forced. Overall, "Dark Days of Promise"
offers hope in the face of adversity and is a heartwarming story. I highly
recommend it.
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