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The Second Key
Three years after losing her husband in a tragic accident, Rachel Matthews, a single mom of twins, stumbles upon a key to a safe deposit box that unlocks a shocking secret and redefines her picture-perfect life. The discovery burdens her with questions and unexpected choices. Her true character is put to the test as she considers what to do with the revelation. Does she pursue the truth and full disclosure? Does she seek vindication or retribution? At what cost? As pivotal questions are answered and closure is within her reach, Rachel is challenged by another secret carefully guarded by her best friend Darlene; one that could alter her life forever. Holdefer's latest novel is a thought-provoking story about love, loss, forgiveness and new beginnings. The Second Key reminds us that everyone has hidden truths; it is what we choose to do with the discovery of these mysteries that defines who we really are and how we will live our lives. What would you do?
252 pages, Paperback
First published March 4, 2014
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April 1, 2014
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The Second Key by Cheryl Holdefer ***** (Five Stars)
Cheryl Holdefer’s, The Second Key made me want a glass of wine and a big, warm dog to snuggle up to. This novel is a wonderful work that pushes the reader to take a step back from the hustle and bustle of their own life and ask, “what am I doing here?” and “what does my life mean?” These questions can be really big and can sometimes have answers that we do not like or understand, but the story that Holdefer tells about Rachel reminds us that while the path in front of us may not be as sweet as we like, it will eventually be as smooth and as balanced as the Cabernet Franc of the Lotus Winery. Rachel, a widowed army wife with two young children, struggles to reconcile the confusing secrets that she learns about her deceased husband as well as the secrets of Michael, the high school crush who manages to steal her heart a second time. Rachel’s journey of self-discovery is both painful and laughable at times, but allows her to create a world that she can not only live in, but enjoy, grow through, and find fresh love in.
The Second Key is a story of rediscovery and of claiming the life that you want to have. The reader comes to love Rachel for her rash decisions and her willingness to open up her heart to the world. While Rachel may, at times, seem to be over the top with her feelings, she also seems like the friend that we all have who just needs a gentle prod in the right direction to get back on track. Holdefer reminds the reader that life is short and precious, and can go in rather unexpected directions just when one thinks she has it sorted out. While parts of The Second Key remind the reader of the impermanence of life, parts of the novel also impress upon the reader of the richness and goodness of life that keep each and every one of us waking up in the morning. Sometimes just having a dance with the person that you love can make the sadness of a life thrown off-track melt into another time. At the end of the day, best friends and family members will not give up and love will not be defined as a charm on a necklace.
To purchase a copy of the book, find it on Amazon.
http://redcityreview.com/our-reviews/...
The Second Key by Cheryl Holdefer ***** (Five Stars)
Cheryl Holdefer’s, The Second Key made me want a glass of wine and a big, warm dog to snuggle up to. This novel is a wonderful work that pushes the reader to take a step back from the hustle and bustle of their own life and ask, “what am I doing here?” and “what does my life mean?” These questions can be really big and can sometimes have answers that we do not like or understand, but the story that Holdefer tells about Rachel reminds us that while the path in front of us may not be as sweet as we like, it will eventually be as smooth and as balanced as the Cabernet Franc of the Lotus Winery. Rachel, a widowed army wife with two young children, struggles to reconcile the confusing secrets that she learns about her deceased husband as well as the secrets of Michael, the high school crush who manages to steal her heart a second time. Rachel’s journey of self-discovery is both painful and laughable at times, but allows her to create a world that she can not only live in, but enjoy, grow through, and find fresh love in.
The Second Key is a story of rediscovery and of claiming the life that you want to have. The reader comes to love Rachel for her rash decisions and her willingness to open up her heart to the world. While Rachel may, at times, seem to be over the top with her feelings, she also seems like the friend that we all have who just needs a gentle prod in the right direction to get back on track. Holdefer reminds the reader that life is short and precious, and can go in rather unexpected directions just when one thinks she has it sorted out. While parts of The Second Key remind the reader of the impermanence of life, parts of the novel also impress upon the reader of the richness and goodness of life that keep each and every one of us waking up in the morning. Sometimes just having a dance with the person that you love can make the sadness of a life thrown off-track melt into another time. At the end of the day, best friends and family members will not give up and love will not be defined as a charm on a necklace.
To purchase a copy of the book, find it on Amazon.
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