For You, My Dove

The Last Patriots #2

by J.E. Ribbey

In Leah’s mind, the only thing worse than growing up in post-apocalyptic America, is the pressure of being a Redding in post-apocalyptic America. Her brothers are courageous war heroes, her mom is a living legend and symbol of their rebellion against their oppressors, and then there’s Leah.

Battling against post-traumatic stress, Leah adds new material to her nightmares living the horrors of war day after day. Her only refuge is found in her best friend, Ty, her unwavering protector, the anchor in her storm, and the only one who seems to understand her.

When a mission takes an unexpected turn, Ty is killed in action. Before Leah had even recognized the love they shared, her final anchor is severed, and her mind lets go.

Lost in an endless sea of grief, fantasy and reality play tricks on her fractured mind. When she finds herself at the end of her rope, shivering in a puddle of her own vomit, she feels them, arms, strong arms, lifting her from the chaos, carrying her away, calling to her softly, “You will be ok.”

As her mind drifts into the blackness, she fears what she’ll find when she wakes, was it fantasy or reality?

Book two in The Last Patriots series continues the gritty, inspiring struggle of the Redding family as they continue their fight for the freedom of their fellow Americans. Real war is messy, real heroes are messy, real love is messy. Click the buy-now button to find out if Leah will find hope beyond hope, or is her mind simply playing tricks on her again?

158 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 19, 2023

About the author

J.E. Ribbey (Joel and Esther) deploys a compelling writing style, combining a fast-paced action thriller with deep character immersion, giving readers an edge-of-your-seat adventure they will feel in the morning. A combat veteran, outdoorsman, and survival enthusiast, Joel enjoys mingling his unique experiences and expertise with their passion for homesteading and the self-sufficient lifestyle. Together with their four kids they manage a small farmstead in Minnesota, where, besides taking care of the animals and gardens, they also run a small event venue and offer farm camping. If you’d like to know more, you can find the Ribbeys on Instagram @jeribbey or at their website, JERibbey.com

Reviews

[Taryn McCollum · Rating 5 out of 5]

The practical advice on healing from trauma and dealing with your mental health was fantastic.

[Diema Roth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gut-wrenching… I felt her pain in every chapter.

Great reminders in this novella on how to keep pushing forward while working through trauma and grief that feels debilitating!

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Technically book 3 (but I read the prequel first), this is Leah's story. She suffers a terrible loss, but eventually overcomes and is able to decipher codes to help militia forces repel the chinese. Many typos and misspelling so far in each book, but I'm a proofreader; many people wouldn't even notice the errors. This book is five years later, and suddenly everybody has electronics but they still live in tents and apparently have no electricity. But they do have a shower house. I feel like parts have been left out, and the book was only about 145 pages, so it's a possibility. Still good reading.

[Jonathan Stuckey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ll admit, I was a little disappointed at first when I realized this book was from a different character’s perspective than the last book, but wow, it was just as moving. Again, amazing characters, amazing story, and amazing relationships. The heart, love, hope, and beauty in the midst of even despair was incredible. Beautiful story.

[Jaide · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing absolutely amazing.

This book was amazing. As I started reading it, it was hard to put down. It had all of my emotions going. I probably cried for over half the book, but it was so wonderfully written.