*** 4 Stars***
So, I’ve been waffling over this review for the last oh...48 hours or so, and it hasn’t been because I didn’t like the story, but because I thoroughly enjoyed it and the words that I’ve attempted to put down just haven’t been good enough. Not necessarily a good thing when it comes to doing the reviewer thing, but such is the case. So we’re going to try doing the brain drain method instead and see what comes of it.
In a lot of ways Sweet Sacrifice was everything I was expecting. A nice compact second chance at love in a paranormal world novella. The writing was clean and the pacing was very good. What I didn’t expect was the emotional gut punch this one ended up laying on me. From the description I knew that Bash & Irene’s story would pull at my heartstrings, but what I ended up feeling went well beyond that. I really liked both of them and because of that I hurt for both of them. For what they had, what they lost and how devastating the aftermath was for both of them. Their grief jumped off the page and barreled straight through me. It was a strange mix of unexpected and yet welcome at the same time.
But while their grief was quite potent the story wasn’t drowning in sorrow. There was a good balance of humor, sweetness and smexyness and even some great action scenes as Irene and Bash found their way back to each other. I really liked how Heaven and Hell were laid out and wouldn’t mind revisiting it in the future, especially since I’d love to have more of Gabriel. So, if you’re in the mood for a quick PNR read with heart, then this one is for you!
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
Former Navy SEAL Sebastian “Bash” Lockard died in Afghanistan after leaping on a grenade to save his comrades. Little did he know his act of heroism would grant him a ticket into Heaven’s elite army as one of the few and powerful Archangels. Struggling with his new existence, Bash still retains his human memories, leaving behind a wife he loves with all of his heart. Although he’s forbidden to see her, he can’t resist her lure, or the mortal desires he harbors for her.
As a young widow and nurse, Irene Lockard still mourns her husband two years after his untimely death. His absence is everywhere, and when her best friend weds, she hits an emotional rock bottom. As if summoned from the skies above, Sebastian appears before her, and they share an unforgettable night. But when he once again vanishes, she wonders if she’s truly gone mad with grief.
The only way Sebastian can remain with Irene is if he makes the ultimate sacrifice. But will she overcome her fear of losing him again to another war?
A standalone dark paranormal romance and book nine in The Soul Mate Tree series.
Release Date: September 13th, 2017
L.D. Rose is a neurotic physician by day, crazed writer by night, and all around wannabe superhero. She writes paranormal romance and urban fantasy, but she's been known to delve into horror, sci-fi, and medical suspense on occasion. L.D. Rose is a PAN member of the RWA, FF&P, NEC-RWA and CoLoNY. She currently lives in Rhode Island with her studly hubby, her hyperactive boxer, and her two devious cats.
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