Title: Drowing
Author: Rachel Firasek
Published: October 19, 2013
Series: Tears of Sin #1
Format Read/Pages: eBook/263
How I Acquired It: Itching for Books
Date Finished: March 2, 2014
*This book was provided in exchange for an
honest review.
**Drowning is a New Adult Contemporary Romance suited for
18+ due to some violence, language, and sexual content**
"I dare you."
Those words would change adrenaline junkie, Alice Harrison's
life forever. She's a party girl that doesn't believe in love until she meets a
man that only writes about it.
Seth James escaped his overbearing father and moved into one
of the James family's vacant condos, hoping to create the music he loves in
peace. But the fragile calm he's envisioned shatters when a tiny woman with a
world full of energy bounces out of the elevator and nearly takes him out.
With the patience of a saint, Seth seeks the dark that keeps
Alice from enjoying life. He challenges her to exorcise the demons in her past
in order to discover the true meaning of love. But when the walls fall down,
the hidden deceptions will bare the ugly truth about a woman drowning in sorrow
and a man who may not know how to be her hero.
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This is a very real and intense story from author. Rachel Friasek. I found the characters to be very relatable and the story believable while not being over done. Drowning is a highly emotional story and not for the faint of heart.
I really enjoyed how real and relatable the characters were. I could see myself going through some of their issues without it being over the top and cheesy. There were real issues, such as abuse, that were tackled in this story. Mostly in a way that does not exploit it and make the characters feel contrived. The weight of guilt is a very powerful thing, and I feel that in Alice, we see how it can really affect a person and there everyday lives.
Firasek created a story that was gripping and emotional, with characters that were able to capture my attention and make me believe they belong with each other. I have not read any of her other work, but I will definitely be checking it out in the future.
4 Stars
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rachel Firasek spends her days daydreaming of stories and
her nights putting the ideas to ink. She has spent a dull life following the
rules, meeting deadlines, and toeing the line, but in her made up worlds, she
can let the wild side loose. Her wonderful husband and three children support
her love of the written word and only ask for the occasional American Idol or
Swamp People quality hour.
She has a philosophy about love. It must devastate or it
isn’t truly worth loving. She hopes that you all find your devastating love and
cling to it with all your heart!
Make sure to check out all the stops on the Drowning tour!
The full schedule is available at Itching for Books.
Thank you to Rachel Firasek and Shane at IFB for the chance to participate in this tour!
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