Thursday, September 17, 2015

Amy's 4 star ARC review of Surviving Him (Book 1 - Shameless Series) by Dawn A. Keane




Dark erotic romance contains subject matter some might find distressing, also violence and sexual scenes. Not suitable for readers under the age of 18.
An explosive love story of a mother and her struggle to be with the love of her life against all odds. Logan is strong, sexy, and the type of father that Dana’s daughters deserve in their lives. Dana’s life is rocked by tragedy, she is forced into running from her psychotic ex-husband, Ian, and it seems he’s determined to keep them apart.
Left with nowhere else to turn Dana and her girls seek shelter in a women’s refuge in Manchester, where Dana finds lifelong friendships in the other women who live there. Sisters brought together by despair that haunts them every single day, but the laughter they bring keeps out the darkness that is Dana’s past, she hopes she can find herself again. But a life away from Logan and his ability to ignite the flame deep inside her is almost unbearable.
Dana’s not the only one, Logan will fight anyone and anything to be back in Dana’s arms again. Can they carve out an existence for their fiery passion amid Ian’s rage?







4 stars

Another new author to me and worth of all clicks and reads given due to the subject matter – domestic abuse and survival. Dawn Keane tells a tale of fighting for what you want and learning how to conquer the horrors of fleeing a monster. Even more compelling is that Ms. Keane has knowledge of this terrible act and has gifted readers a book, fiction of course, but also apparently having the courage to share at minimum a similar story to hers. If you cannot find hope throughout these pages please don’t give up and keep trying.

Our character Dana finds herself along with her two daughters Kayleigh and Amy living in a home for abused women. Her first husband, Ian is not a good man. He is a man who speaks with his fist until he makes his point. If you have triggers please consider that some of the pages include vividly written parts of the abuse Dana suffers. Even having not experienced anything as this I found myself filled with anxiety and heartbreak. Living in constant fear and also trying to keep some sense of normalcy for her girls is exhausting but also a must.

Logan, is Amy's dad and also the love of Dana's life. This man is her warrior that she ran from to keep him safe. Logan loves both girls with his entire self and his heart surrounds Dana with his devotion. Logan wants Dana and girls with him so he can protect them. However Dana fears Ian will find him and kill him before he comes for her if he does in fact find her and the girls.

I wont say much more here and you can imagine how things unfold. This is a completely griping story. IF you know someone who is running or living in fear don’t give up on them. Stand beside them and give them hope. I applaud Ms. Keane for her bravery. – Great read.

I was provided an ARC for an honest review. Review will post to Ramblings From Beneath The Sheets.  Thank you Dawn. Just an exceptional and brave story.
 

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