Book Reviews by Lynn

Review 6******I was given a copy of this book by the author in return for an honest review.This is a very emotionally charged story that touched me deeply, and had me hooked from the first page.Harley Le Beau is a very strong character. She has had to be, to cope with the verbal and physical abuse perpetrated by her father. The one constant in her life is her mother, sister and her next door neighbour, Jeremiah Johnson.Jeremiah (or as Harley calls him, Miah) is a wonderful character. He hasn't had a wonderful childhood either, but he is kind, honourable and gentle. I fell in love with him a little bit too.This older YA story is like a biography of Harley's life. It follows about 10 years or so of her life, after being thrown out by her abusive father. It is very poignant and, in some places, I found myself shedding a few tears. I loved the interaction between Harley and Jeremiah. It shows that love can bloom even in the most damaged of hearts. This is a very difficult book to read, especially if you have gone through something similar. However, this book deserves to be read, as Harley's voice needs to be heard. It is also a romance novel. There is mention of sex in this book, but it is tastefully done and is not explicit or erotic in any way.Brooklyn James has written a story that I can relate to somewhat. Although I didn't have the same upbringing, I found myself empathizing with Harley, as I too have a domineering father. I will be on the look out for more of this author's books in the future. I highly recommend this book, but be prepared with some tissues! - Lynn Worton (WaAR)