Clearly I did - hence a 4 (and a half) star rating. I wasn't sure how the author would portray this love across the decades book. I don't want to spoil anything so I will just say she does it very well. You have to accept a fantasy/paranormal element but generally the book gives the feel of being a contemporary romance.
The hero and heroine are very believable and the book is done 3rd person from Fallen's perspective. I would have liked to have had some scenes from Thomas's POV as, for me, it helps me 'bond' with and understand the hero. There were lots of supporting characters, all extremely well written, and a suspense sub-plot involving Fallen's unpleasant boss.
The book is well written and I found it very gripping. It had me guessing what would happen throughout and the ending was a real surprising twist. The final chapter/epilogue was a little different, written almost in the style of a report. However it conveyed the information the author wanted to get across without a forced or artificially put together scene to do it.
I am really glad I read this book, it was very unusual but in a good way. And I look forward to reading more books by the same author.
RELEASE BLITZ
Title: For All the Evers
Author: Debra Anastasia
Genre: Romance
Release Date: December 18,
2016
BLURB
Thomas McHugh is fighting for our country, across the globe and decades before Fallen Billow was even born. So there’s no way they’re soul mates. There’s no way he can be desperate to see her, hold her, kiss her. Except there is.
Is it a dream when he inks his name on her skin? Is it a delusion when she puts her hands on his face and says she loves him? Nothing has ever felt more real.
Fate has etched paths for Thomas and Fallen that even time cannot touch. A Purple Heart proclaims Thomas’ valor and bravery. And his death. But Fallen dares to dream of the impossible. She wants Thomas to stay. Just stay.
A tribute to all who have served our country, this novel honors the impossible beauty of love and the endless power of hope. Come open your heart and celebrate the many facets of bravery with Fallen and Thomas.
GOODREADS
LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31875658-for-all-the-evers
Debra Anastasia has created a website for Thomas
McHugh - the veteran the book is in honor of: http://debraanastasia.wixsite.com/thomasfmchugh
(It is recommended readers look at this website after reading the book)
(It is recommended readers look at this website after reading the book)
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EXCERPT
“I bet
you were adorable.” He put his knuckle under her chin and encouraged her to
lift her head. She rolled back over and settled against his shoulder.
“I
don’t want to be adorable. I want to be impossible.”
“How
do you mean?” He kissed her forehead.
“I
want to be impossible for you to forget, impossible for you to keep your hands
off of.” She leaned up for a kiss.
“You’re
my impossible then. Have no fear.” He tenderly reminded her he was her
impossible, too, with his lips.
She
put her hand against his stomach and snuggled in. “This is my spot. Right here.
With you—it’s home.”
He
swallowed before talking to the ceiling. “My heart was like a fist. Where I am?
It’s not a place you plan to survive. I’ve been there for years, and it’s not
about skill; it’s not even about luck. You get strapped into a machine, and
fate’s driving. You can’t get out even if you want to. So you submit to it. You
harden your soul. You get ready to die.”
He
shifted, rolling on top of her. She sighed in contentment. Being beneath him
made her feel safe and secure.
He
kissed her lips, then the tip of her nose, before continuing. “But with you,
it’s like my heart’s opening up, and I’m terrified to feel, after all this
time. Yet I don’t have a choice. No matter where I am, I draw your face
whenever I get a scrap of paper.”
He
laughed a little. “We found a puppy, and I named it Fallen, just so I could say
your name over and over. The guys think I’m crazy—such a strange name for a
dog. But I don’t care. I’m gasping for you every moment I’m awake. And I’m
making choices to keep me alive through the week.”
His
eyes searched hers. “What if I’m not as tough as I was in the beginning? God, I
hope no one is affected by my distraction with this. But in the end there’s
you. Only you. Do what you have to to get back to me when you’re awake. You
have to. I need you more than air, more than life right now. The softness of
you, the tenderness in your eyes when you see me. I’m trying to force fate to
throw me in your direction. To hurl me at you somehow. I don’t know if it will
work. But I’m praying for it.”
Fallen
touched his face, then his neck. “I will do everything I can to find you.”
AUTHOR BIO
Debra creates pretend people in her
head and paints them on the giant, beautiful canvas of your imagination. What
an amazing job that is. The stories hit her hard while driving the minivan or
shaving her legs, especially when there's no paper and pen around. In all of
the lies she writes she hides her heart, so thank you for letting it play in
your mind.
Debra has now published the Seraphim Series, the Poughkeepsie Brotherhood Series, the Gynazule Series, The Revenger and Booty Camp Dating Service. Her novella, Late Night with Andres is special because 100% of the proceeds go to breast cancer research. (So go get it right now, please!) For All The Evers is her latest romantic suspense.
You can find her at DebraAnastasia.com and on Twitter @Debra_Anastasia. But be prepared...
Debra has now published the Seraphim Series, the Poughkeepsie Brotherhood Series, the Gynazule Series, The Revenger and Booty Camp Dating Service. Her novella, Late Night with Andres is special because 100% of the proceeds go to breast cancer research. (So go get it right now, please!) For All The Evers is her latest romantic suspense.
You can find her at DebraAnastasia.com and on Twitter @Debra_Anastasia. But be prepared...
AUTHOR LINKS
GIVEAWAY
There is a giveaway for signed paperback of For All the Evers and Saving Poughkeepsie, signed hand crafter holiday ornaments, Booty Camp Dating Service ring, Poughkeepsie lip balm and cardboard keychain, and XL One More Chapter t-shirt
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