Book: Love’s Sacrifice
Author: Erin Everleigh
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Synopsis:
I am nothing like my family. But I’m held captive by their secrets and lies.
I should have listened to that voice in my head and left Susan alone. But I couldn’t just walk away. She was the only brightness in my life—a life of living in the shadows cast by the evil that surrounded me.
She taught my heart to love. But in return, she was forced to run away and leave everything behind, including me. After that, my life was never the same.
I no longer live—I survive. I survive to protect her from my family.
I didn’t deserve another chance with Susan, but an accidental meeting years later gave me just that. And selfishly, I couldn’t let her go—I never could. Unfortunately, neither would my family.
Only able to communicate in secret, Susan and I had to wait for the day that my family’s truths would be exposed and we could finally be together. Until then, I would tell their lies and keep my silence. But I will have my revenge.
Some would think our story is one of loss. But sometimes through loss, we discover the most precious gifts of all.
*Note to readers: This is a follow-up novella to Absolute Love, however it can also be read as a standalone.
Excerpt
“Come on, Aaron. Don’t be such a wuss!” Susan pulls me down to the snow-covered ground and instructs me to lie flat on my back.
I do as I’m told. I would do anything for her.
“Okay, are you looking?” Susan asks, as she rests her head on my stomach. Her body stretches out from mine so we are in a “T” shape. I look up towards the afternoon sun shining brightly in a rare, clear blue winter sky.
“Uh, huh.”
“Good. Now squint your eyes. See the rays of light coming off the sun in all different directions?” She doesn’t wait for me to answer. “Can you see how far they stretch?” This time she does wait.
“I do,” I say, still curious where she is going with this.
“Our love is like the sun, its brilliance and warmth shining down on each of us. With its rays stretching to the edges of the earth—there’s no distance that could break the bond that we share. No matter where life takes us, the sun will shine upon us as a reminder of our love. Don’t forget what we have—it’s eternal. No one can take that from us.”
“Who knew you were so philosophical?” I joke, secretly wiping away tears that escaped my eyes. I have no right to cry. She’s the one who is leaving everything and everyone she knows.
Love’s Sacrifice is the backstory of Susan and Aaron
Phoebe’s (from Absolute Love) parents.
We already know that Aaron’s family are a criminals involved with drugs,
murder and other crimes. In this story
we see through beautifully written flashbacks of Aaron to his young teenage
years and how Susan came along and changed his life forever.
This novella is quite emotional. It broke my heart several times to see how
Aaron suffered at the hands of his father and brothers. He wanted to be on the right side of the law
but he has accounting skills that his father wants and the family is willing to
threaten not only Aaron but his friends and loved ones to get his support.
Aaron struggles most of his life alone except for his mother
who tries but doesn’t really relieve his suffering. He has very few friends except for Susan and Zev. Zev is a key to helping Aaron get to what he needs.
Very touching and well written. A perfect complement to Absolute Love and a
fine addendum to the ending. I recommend
Love’s Sacrifice. It’s short and quick
to read while heavy on substance. You don't have to read but why wouldn't you want to. I am still amazed that Ms. Everleigh is so new to writing. I'm waiting for more.
4.5 Stamps
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5 Star Praise:
"Absolute Love has such beautiful writing, thoughtfully developed and layered characters that scream authenticity, and a seriously engaging story that I truly could not put down" ~ The Never Ending Book Basket
"I found this book to be one of the most beautifully written stories of love, redemption, loss and understanding. Add in forgiveness and finding yourself and you have an EPIC read for 2015." ~Goodreads reader
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