REVIEW TOUR STOP~HOPE OVER FEAR By J.A. DeRouen
Today is the day – the day that the man I love marries someone else. I don’t deserve pity or sympathy. I’ve made my bed. I left Mason and ripped his heart to pieces as I ran away. The guilt and sorrow consume me, threatening to choke me everyday.
But today is a new beginning. Today is the day I will wake up with a renewed resolve and determination to do better … to be better … to be worthy. My name is Sara Preston, and this is my story about what happens after.
Hope Over Fear can be read as a stand alone novel.
I was not sure what to expect from this book but I have to say I was disappointed. The story is very down to earth, real and true to life. The characters are all relatable and something about one of their situation will resonate with you no matter who you are.
Sara has being through a lot and has been down on herself pretty hard, but after a year of solitude she decides to face her fears and get her life back on track.
First on her agenda is finally approaching a volunteering position with New Horizon (A charity centre that deals with many different issues from Adoption to domestic violence to the mentally impaired) The work they do is really touching and each member of staff has their own story is will break your heart.
Adam is a 24 year old single dad of twins he works at the centre for his own personal redemption He runs the Domestic Violence unit; he was unable to save someone close to him and this is his way of saving others from that fatal fate.
Sara and Adam meets on her first day at the centre, even though it was not the best first meeting something sparkled between them and its not long before they are exploring each other and the possibility of more.
Sara has worked hard to forgive herself for something that she was misguided into believing was entirely her fault , as a result she cut her self off from life and truly living not believing she is worthy of a happy ending.
Now Sara is passed all that and looking forward to future of happiness, things come crashing down around her once again.
Adam has is own fears where his relationship with Sara is concerned especially with his two kids to think of . He is confided in her and told her every thing their is to know about his the good the bad and the down right ugly but he feels she is still keeping a wall between them because she is not so forth coming about her past. which leads to a lot heartache for both parties involved.
Adam has made some pretty wrong assumptions about Sara's past and her character out of anger which is hindering their relationship and any chance they have at a life together.
Will Sara ever be free from her past and live a life in hope and not fear?
Once Adam has realised just how wrong he got things and the mistakes he made with Sara will she be able to forgive him and move on? Will he finally face his fears and hope for the future of let fear cripple his relationship with Sara.
Overall a really good book that is very well written and flows perfectly together. The story held my attention right to the very end and the written words reached in and touched my heart. The author covered a few sensitive subjects and I must commend her efforts because she pulled them off with the up most respect and care.
I would 100% recommend a touching story.
4/5 stars for Natasha (Scandalous Book Blog)
I was not sure what to expect from this book but I have to say I was disappointed. The story is very down to earth, real and true to life. The characters are all relatable and something about one of their situation will resonate with you no matter who you are.
Sara has being through a lot and has been down on herself pretty hard, but after a year of solitude she decides to face her fears and get her life back on track.
First on her agenda is finally approaching a volunteering position with New Horizon (A charity centre that deals with many different issues from Adoption to domestic violence to the mentally impaired) The work they do is really touching and each member of staff has their own story is will break your heart.
Adam is a 24 year old single dad of twins he works at the centre for his own personal redemption He runs the Domestic Violence unit; he was unable to save someone close to him and this is his way of saving others from that fatal fate.
Sara and Adam meets on her first day at the centre, even though it was not the best first meeting something sparkled between them and its not long before they are exploring each other and the possibility of more.
Sara has worked hard to forgive herself for something that she was misguided into believing was entirely her fault , as a result she cut her self off from life and truly living not believing she is worthy of a happy ending.
Now Sara is passed all that and looking forward to future of happiness, things come crashing down around her once again.
Adam has is own fears where his relationship with Sara is concerned especially with his two kids to think of . He is confided in her and told her every thing their is to know about his the good the bad and the down right ugly but he feels she is still keeping a wall between them because she is not so forth coming about her past. which leads to a lot heartache for both parties involved.
Adam has made some pretty wrong assumptions about Sara's past and her character out of anger which is hindering their relationship and any chance they have at a life together.
Will Sara ever be free from her past and live a life in hope and not fear?
Once Adam has realised just how wrong he got things and the mistakes he made with Sara will she be able to forgive him and move on? Will he finally face his fears and hope for the future of let fear cripple his relationship with Sara.
Overall a really good book that is very well written and flows perfectly together. The story held my attention right to the very end and the written words reached in and touched my heart. The author covered a few sensitive subjects and I must commend her efforts because she pulled them off with the up most respect and care.
I would 100% recommend a touching story.
4/5 stars for Natasha (Scandalous Book Blog)
"The fact is, Sara, I don’t think I can let you walk away.”
He reaches around and wraps my hair around his fist, then gently pulls, exposing my neck. My breath is coming in short bursts, and I fight with my body to appear calm and in control. His nose trails delicately across my cheek, down my neck, and over my collarbone. He gently nips at the base of my neck, and my body shudders involuntarily. He kisses hungrily up the side of my neck until he reaches my ear.
“Just give me a chance. I promise you won’t regret it, beautiful girl,” he whispers. He shifts back just far enough to look into my eyes. And I’m lost. Lost in the hunger and desire I see reflecting back at me.
Lowering his head toward me, he sucks my bottom lip, and I grasp his forearms tightly for balance. There’s nothing tentative about his approach. He’s self-assured, knows what he wants, and takes it. I fucking love that. He coaxes my lips open with his tongue and devours me. As our tongues slide hungrily against each other, he pulls me even closer to him and pushes his way between my legs. Adam kisses like he’s starving, and I’m all too happy to provide.
He ends the kiss way too soon for my liking. We stay intertwined and breathless for a few moments, and I love that I hold power over him like he does over me. He looks up at me with a lazy smirk, and it feels like the wind has been knocked out of me. He’s stunning, and I can’t believe he’s interested in someone like me.
J.A. Derouen resides in South Louisiana where she lives with her husband, son (aptly nicknamed "The Professor"), and her furry friend, Scout. She has earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology and nursing. When she's not writing or inhaling romance novels by the stack, she works as a women's health nurse. She’s been an avid reader and daydreamer since childhood, and she's never stopped turning the page to get to the next happily ever after.
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