Enough Is Enough

by Laura Lukasavage, Virtual Voice (Narrator)

My name is Elena and I have put a plan in motion to escape my abuser and recurring nightmare. However, there is that old saying about the best laid plans going awry…

Escaping your abuser only to have new obstacles laid out in front of you. Now not only does my body need to heal but my mind as well. Beaten, torn down and broken. I'm not longer the woman I once was and to find her again will be no easy task. Anxiety takes over my mind and body whenever any man gets too close. Even if its someone I know would never hurt me.

Can I overcome this fear? Can I get close to a man again and live out the rest of my life in peace, or am I destined to be alone and afraid for the rest of my days?

A story of a broken woman fighting to stabilize her life after ending her abuse. Can she silence the fears in her mind and allow herself a happy ending with her lifelong friend Jason, or will the anxiety and fear her husband beat into her win out?

Jim has become Elena's living nightmare but today everything changes. Elena, has put her plan in motion. A plan to take back both her life and happiness and leave the nightmares behind. Or so she hopes.

Elena is ready.
Ready to take back her life.
Ready to be free of the nightmare that has become her normal everyday existence.

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First published December 24, 2021

Reviews

[Ricardo Medina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book on my tablet using the Kindle app.

This is an incredibly brave book that delves into the story of a wretched woman suffering abuses by her infamous husband. She has to endure the beatings and the painful realization that the man she once loved is truly a monster. Through flashback dreams, the story mixes the happy days of the past with the harsh reality of today.

The book is tough because it provides a huge slap in the face with the reality many women face, many of whom are not lucky enough to survive the abuse by their partners. I congratulate the author for being brave enough to tell this story as tough and real as it is.

Be warned by the trigger warnings of this book since, depending on your situation, it may be too hard to read. However, if you delve into it, you will also find it to be an amazingly written book.

[H. Pearce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laura has done a stellar job on this novel in the portrayal of a woman trying to claim back her life after been subjected to domestic abuse. What I loved about this novel is it was very realistic whilst remaining tasteful and readible. The elements of strength and resilience built into Elena make for a powerful read. Great job.

[Hannah Rae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this story by Laura! This is such a hard story to read, but Elena’s story is just one of many that needs to be told. This story does not shy away from the harsh reality of domestic abuse, and some parts of the story was hard to read - but the balance here is great. Not only do we have the terrible time that Elena endures, but we also see the recovery side of her, how she learns to trust and love again after going through such a terrible time.
The characters were great and believable, and as my first ever story of Laura’s that I’ve read I will definitely check out her other works.
Thank you so much for giving me the chance to read and review Enough is Enough!

[Jessica Huntley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having read all the author's other books I was very much looking forward to this new one. The author has a wide range of writing genres under her belt. I'm not sure if this would be classed as a romance or not. It deals with some dark themes, ones that, unfortunately, are prominent in today's society.
It was written very well, although there were times I found it slightly repetitive. The relationship between the two main characters was lonely, but also heart breaking. I was rooting for them from the start. Definitely check out the trigger warnings as it does deal with domestic abuse. All in all a decent story of a woman's ability to fight back when all seems lost.

[Rebecca Sotirios · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just have to say a huge thank you to Laura Lukasavage for giving me her novel to review before the publication date.
Enough is Enough is about the protagonist wishing to escape the violence of her own home.
Every second of this book is captivating! This book, in my opinion, was completely different from any other book I've read of Laura's, showing that the author has a huge variety of topics to work with.
This novel shows the aftermath of both a physical and mental abusive relationship. We meet the main character Elena at the beginning of the story, as the reader is thrown directly into the immense storyline. We meet her husband Jim, the abusive, heartless man that used to be her loving husband, who has overcome and surrendered to the power of alcohol.
We follow the MC as she tries to heal from her pain, suffering, and heartbreak. Her past haunting her every-time she closes her eyes.

“You can’t see something that someone wants to hide.” - Elena

This was very difficult to read, (due to all the mature themes mentioned), it highlights the factors of domestic violence & abuse. But with that being said, it was impossible to put down!
This is a powerful book that everyone should read.

[Sarah Festa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another great story for Lukasavage about a woman recovering both physically and emotionally from an abusive marriage.

It is a very powerful story about how to cope and move forward after. I appreciate how we got to look back and see what the husband was like before he became abusive. It adds a sorrowful context to the piece.

The characters are strong and lovable, especially her full of life daughter.

Definitely a heartwarming book, that though difficult at times to read, is worth the read.

[Namita · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very well written book. Elena was a good, strong character who rose above her abuse, got better and found love again.

The panic attacks, the fear was written so well that I could feel it palpitate through the pages. This book has a trigger warning and I appreciated it. It wasn’t easy to read the events but they were done realistically and hit me pretty hard. To all the amazing people who are survivors of abuse. Hats off to you. I loved that the author focused on how Elena has support and she healed with help.

This was my first book by Laura Lukasavage and it most definitely wouldn’t be the last.

I was given a free copy in exchange of an honest review.

[C.D. McKenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was masterfully done. I cried, laughed, and yearned for Elena on so many occasions. You follow her journey of self discovery and self love, as well as her ability to love again.

The book starts with a huge bang. And as the story continues, I found myself captivated. Frankly, I was terrified for Elena on several occasions. This book touches on incredibly raw topics-- emotional and physical abuse, and trauma. But the book is crafted so well, that as the reader, I was begging for things to work out for Elena. She is developed so well, I can't express that enough.

Enough is Enough is a beautifully crafted book.

[FaceBehindABook · Rating 5 out of 5]

~ Thank you to Voracious Readers Only and Laura Lukasavage~

I received this ARC for an honest Review

*Trigger warnings scenes of abuse*

Let me start off with WOW!
Going in I thought it would be the same sort of abused to survivor sort of story that's a little draining to read BUT it is not. This story seamlessly goes from present struggles to past traumas and beautifully depicts the strength it takes to go head first into ones recovery.
I especially loved the story being built in the background through overheard conversations and inner dialogue.
I was dragged in and kept there by such great content I was hoping to see what happens past the ending but that's ok, I am wishing only great things.

[enjoyingbooksagain · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just finished reading this heartbreaking and heartwarming story which is a fast read. This is a story every women should read. It shows we all have strength inside of us to pull our selfs up and find happiness and live a happy life after abuse. The author did a great job writing and telling this story.

[Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I sometimes read a book without reading the blurb so that I am completely surprised. Enough is Enough did pleasantly surprise me as I did not guess the context by the cover. The beginning is very intense and confronting with a trigger warning for domestic violence.

Laura did a great job at showing what domestic abuse does to a person, and how the trauma can cause devastation in other relationships. The main character, Elena, did not know if she could recover or find peace and happiness again.

It is a short, uncomplicated plot, that allows for good character development and focuses on the major issues, domestic abuse and recovery, with a romantic thread.

I enjoy books that have fewer characters so you can connect with them more easily and I did connect with all of the characters in Laura's book.

This is a short, easy to read fiction, that deals with some heavy issues, in an easy to digest, and entertaining way.

[Lucas W Mayberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elena wakes up in hospital once again for the umpteenth time after her husband abuses her again but almost leaves her dead. And so starts long months of healing both emotional and physical as her friends try to help her. At first she has terrible nightmares and has a panic attack as soon as any man touches her especially her best friend but gradually she gets better but it is a slow process. The book got me hooked right from the start and I read it all in one sitting. There was nothing to hate. The only thing I want to comment on is the person who left the 3 star review. I think they were reading something different. It does explain why the husband started abusing and to imply the wife is not entirely faultless is a totally ignorant thing to say. Makes me mad.

[CJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

A terrible tale that loses its impact

Laura Lukasavage has done an excellent job exploring the difficult subject of domestic abuse in her novella, ‘Enough is Enough’. Immediately gripping from the first page, she paints a starkly unpleasant but realistic picture of an abusive husband, ex-cop Jim.

‘Enough is Enough’ has an excellent, very promising start. Lukasavage gives us a masterful opening, but once the tension diminishes, so does the reader engagement, as Elena’s life becomes more manageable through the support of family, friends and a therapist.

All too quickly, what was a shocking read becomes a saccharine set of vignettes: the abusive husband’s letter explaining how he loved her and knew his actions were wrong, the painless divorce accompanied by enough money to start again, and the unending love of Jason, life-long best friend and soon to be second husband.

Abuse is the central character of this short book. It is cleverly highlighted through flashback scenes, easily signposted by the author. Perhaps as people recover from terrible situations, that central character naturally fades away, yet this is a story; it is fiction, and we need to know what happens to those characters. Lukasavage doesn’t do enough to explain what drove Jim to violence (surely not alcohol alone). We need to know if Elena is faultless and why she remained for so long, especially as she has a self-confessed capacity for wrongdoing. There are some great ideas, but the novella transitions from alarmingly realistic to fairy tale ending far too swiftly.

This novella needed Jason to turn out to be just like Jim because Elena didn’t grow in any meaningful way such that she wouldn’t make the same mistakes again. One more chapter with the new relationship becoming abusive would have made this a great read. Then another to see the protagonist genuinely change and become a fiercely independent woman, protective of her future and child, which would be a five-star story.

A tight edit would help clear up a few errors, give Elena more time with therapist Jacci, tone down the cutesy second act and give us more insight into Jim’s decline and Jason’s enduring love for his childhood friend. And more importantly, have Elena drive the story, not react to it.

This is a harrowing and terrible tale, but its impact gets washed away all too soon. Readers will align themselves with the protagonist from the first page, but it will not hook all of them to the end.

[Elle Sie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lukasavage's novella starts off as hard-hitting as the blurb describes: main character, Elena, is in fear for her life at the hands of her violent and abusive policeman husband. As they have a daughter, she decides she finally wants to escape the domestic abuse. She has support, particularly from her long-term friend, Jason. There are hints early on that both may be romantically interested in one another, though the time isn't right for Elena. The dysfunctional relationship between Jim and Elena is well portrayed: how he initially gained her trust with his looks and charm, before becoming abusive once they were married and the PTSD she experiences, mainly through flashbacks of the trauma, realistic. The author's choice to write the story in present tense was a good one: it brought me, as a reader, along on the journey and gave it a sense that Elena's journey was happening in the moment, therefore anything could potentially go wrong. I liked Elena; I felt that despite the horrific abuse she had faced, she tried to stay impartial when talking about her husband to their young child. This to me, really showed Lukasavage's level of research and understanding towards domestic abuse, making a believable story with realistically motivated characters.

The second half of the novella slowed down, pacing-wise, as it focused more on Elena's recovery, both physically and mentally. Without the tension of the first half, I found myself relying on the few dream-flashback sequences to keep the story progressing. The dramatic first half of the book, which read to me as a psychological thriller, rapidly became a domestic drama and contemporary romance story, which I admit I wasn't expecting. The tone of the first half combined with threads of PTSD through the well-written flashbacks, led me to believe that a twist was coming - I had expected Elena to fall into another pattern of abuse and for Jason to show a darker side towards the end. When this didn't happen, combined with Elena's recovery in a matter of months from severe trauma that lasted many years, I felt the story fell slightly short of what could have been a brilliant fictional story of overcoming trauma and a battle against perpetuating the cycle of violence.

[Astrid Aurelius · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enough is Enough was a glimpse into the recovery process of someone who had been a victim of domestic violence. I’ve never been in a violent relationship, so I can’t begin to imagine what the healing process looks like, and I suspect it’s different for everyone, but it was encouraging to see how determined Elena was to work through her trauma.

What I liked about this book:
1. The way Elena behaved around Jason while in the hospital and after was totally believable.
2. I respected that Elena was resolved to take the relationship slow with Jason. It seems like some storytellers rush to make a new relationship the healing balm to trauma, when that’s just not real life.
3. Hope was adorable.
4. The letter from Jim. The context of the letter pulled on my heartstrings, for sure, though I wish I had seen more of him before he was a monster (as mentioned below).

This would have been a 5-star read, but for the following:
1. I wish we could have had more of a glimpse into the relationship between Jim and Elena when times were good; before he became an alcoholic and an abuser. There were a couple flashbacks, but I would have liked to see more.
2. I recognize that the author wanted this to be a novella, but there was enough there that this could easily have been a novel, to give us more insight into the main characters. While it was terrible what Jim put Elena through and I would never wish that on anyone, I wish I knew more about Elena as a person to really put me into her head and feel what she was feeling. I guess the emotional connection to the characters was missing for me.

Laura: Great job flexing your writing skills in a different genre! Can’t wait to see more from you!

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was written—the author states at the outset—for a target audience of anybody who’s been through an abusive relationship, which includes being bruised by life in general. While I’m lucky enough not to fall into the first part of that description, we’re all a bit damaged by the stresses and strains of modern life, so I qualify as target audience along with pretty much everybody else.

The relationship dealt with though is one of physical violence, and begs the question of how a partnership which had such a promising start could descend to such a state. The reader is shown what happened to Jim to send him to the bottom of a bottle, to come out of there fighting—and against somebody who’s not his match in physical force—but we have to ask how such behaviour can be justified. Does it not take a particular mindset in the first place to descend to that level?

That particular thorny question gives food for thought, as does Elena’s journey towards recovery, both physical and mental—not leaving out the effects on her young daughter Hope, as the child witnessing the brutal behaviour of one parent against the other. There’s room for optimism in Elena’s case—in that she has lifelong best friend Jason and girlfriend Kelly around for support, as well as other factors working for her. Others may not be so lucky in real life, and this was the weak point of this story for me. I won’t disclose how matters fall out, but say that that in the main Elena’s story gives food for thought on many aspects of modern life.

[amajesticread · Rating 4 out of 5]

"My eyes close against my will as a chill creeps inside of me, and fear rises from the deep, swallowing me whole. This isn't how it was supposed to go."


Trigger Warning: this book deals with domestic abuse, both physical and emotional. It also contains themes of assault, alcoholism, and trauma.

This short story pacts a powerful and emotional punch. Elena's husband, Jim, is no longer the man she married. He abuses her both physically and emotionally. After a particularly violent day, Elena is forced to recognize the truths of her situation. With the help of her lifelong best friend, Jason, her battle to rediscover herself and confront her trauma begins.
Lukasavage does an incredible job invoking the emotions with this book. Flashbacks and dreams were used brilliantly to show how the abuse began and escalated. My heart broke for Elena as her world unraveled.
I appreciated that common problems with abusive relationships were highlighted. Jason acknowledges that he recognized the abuse but chose not to say anything and distanced himself instead. Elena indicates that Jim's profession would cause people to speculate that she was at fault. The way she made excuses for Jim's behavior and stayed silent to avoid confrontation was just heartbreaking.
It was so encouraging to see Elena accepting help and taking small steps towards a new beginning. This second chance romance would truly be inspiring to anyone in a similar situation. Grab a box of tissues for this one!

[Natalie Blank · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summary: Elena is nearly murdered by her abusive husband and wakes up in the hospital, scarred and traumatized. Her childhood male best friend is by her side - to help her overcome the trauma and move on with her life now that her soon-to-be ex-husband is in jail. Elena is determined to rebuild her life. She goes through therapy and battles nightmares. Her best friend never leaves her because he loves her, and the feeling is mutual.

In the opening chapter, I was immediately pulled into Elena's nightmare. I was left terrified and wanting to read more. Based on the level of abuse Elena endured, I expected a long and rocky recovery for her. The nightmares were realistic, and her reactions towards touch and certain situations felt authentic, but some parts felt rushed - especially the relationship with her childhood best friend.

The scenes with Elena’s daughter, Hope, were the best - kids have more insight and understanding than we give them credit for, and I'm glad the author didn't make the daughter clueless about what was going on with her parents.

Overall, I would have liked a longer, more fleshed-out story, but I commend the author for taking on a heavy subject and giving us a happy ending. In so many cases, life doesn't get easier for those abused. Some people never find love or feel safe ever again, but Elena was fortunate to have the support she needed to move forward.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book begins with an explosive start and you are right there in the action and drama. Unfortunately after the first opening scenes, the story slows down considerably.

I was expecting this book to be about how the MC recovered from her trauma after finally becoming free from her abusive husband. The blurb write up certainly gives the impression that that is what we should expect from this book, and it was to a point, but the focus was more on Elena forging a new relationship with her best childhood friend than it was about her recovery.

A romance is fine, but this particular romance had no mystery or intrigue, no real tension and I felt it was very flat. The ending felt very rushed, almost as though the author just wanted it to be done as quickly as possible. We went from first date to marriage very quickly with almost no time in between for the reader to take it all in.

I would have liked to have seen this character recover by showing strength and independence, but she never really stopped leaning on people, especially Jason, and my take away was that the character needed to be in a new relationship to be healed.

I enjoyed the writing style, and this book was a nice easy read, but by the middle I was finding my attention waning.
Over all this was an uplifting read with a simple romance and HEA, but it just wasn’t the book for me. I would rate this 3.5 stars if I could give half star ratings.

[Ann Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

A huge thank you to the author for providing me with an ARC of Enough is Enough!

Books about strong women overcoming enormous odds are always high on my ‘to be read’ list, and this book was no exception. Enough is Enough focuses on Elena’s journey after she’s ended the cycle of abuse at the hands of her husband, Jim. Although we do get some insight into the origins and changing nature of Elena and Jim’s relationship in a few brief flashbacks, the heart of the story is how Elena learns to adapt, thrive, and even learn to love and trust again following her final breakaway from her abusive husband.

I adored the three main characters: Elena is a strong woman fighting for a better life for herself and her daughter, and I instantly sympathized with her and admired her determination. Jason is the swoon worthy love interest who’s sweet and strong and supportive. But it’s Hope, Elena’s six-year-old daughter, who steals the show with her adorable wit. There are several heartwarming exchanges between Hope, Elena and Jason as they form a new family. It was also refreshing to see Elena and Jason take their time to develop a healthy relationship as they navigated the highs and lows of Elena’s healing process.

This is an inspiring, hopeful story and a thoroughly engaging read. Highly recommend!

[NOBOOKSBARRED · Rating 1 out of 5]

Enough Is Enough

Overall 1/5
Plot 1/5
Detail 1/5
Continuity 1/5
Character Development 1/5
Character Chemistry 1/5
Spice 1/5

Enough Is Enough by @lauralukasavageauthor could’ve been great. The reviews suggested it was a story of overcoming tragedy and abuse. Unfortunately, this story was lacking in every way. The FMC was contradictory and whiny. The MMC seemed to enable her instead of encouraging her to work through her trauma. The redundancy was absurd, and the continuity was non-existent. The characters never seemed to grow and evolve, and the chemistry — well there was absolutely no chemistry between these characters. Many times the story felt juvenile and childish, and the author didn’t seem to research as many aspects were just ridiculous and unbelievable. The writing itself was subpar at best. It was rushed and unrefined. I am struggling to understand why the editors allowed it to be published as is. If there was one light at the end of the tunnel in this never ending monstrosity, it was Hope, the daughter of the FMC. I want to offer something encouraging about this book. Unfortunately, I cannot. What could’ve been a great story just hit all the wrong marks.

[Russ J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

While it can be difficult to write about the horrible topic of domestic abuse and violence; this author takes it head on. She didn’t sugarcoat any of the details and brought me completely into the story. The book begins with a dedication. It’s followed by a poem, “Fight Like Hell.” These served to set the stage for the novel and I found them to be a thoughtful addition rarely found in other books. Meet Elena Harrison, a woman who has been mentally and physically abused for years. Her husband Jim became disabled while working as a police officer. With the passing of his career and his alcoholism, he becomes a monster. All hope seems to be lost, but Elana fights back. She crafts a plan to drug Jim with a sedative while she and her daughter Hope pack up and leave for good. However, the sedative takes longer to work than she expected and Jim stabs Elena numerous times almost killing her. She wakes up in the hospital where her childhood friend Jason (AKA Red Ranger) offers to stay with her during her recovery. Then, through a flashback, we discover that Jason has always loved Elena.
This is a highly emotional, realistic, and moving story. There are strong messages of hope and overcoming throughout the pages and Elena is a truly inspirational character.

[Read By Cassie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enough is Enough is about a woman who has gone through a big trauma and tells the story of how she works on herself and heals from the things that have happened to her in the past. I loved the way that Laura told this story and how she had Elena deal with everything that happened to her. So many times I have read stories where the main character goes through something big and is just immediately okay afterward. While I know this can be the case sometimes since everyone deals with things differently, it was refreshing to see a story about someone who experienced trauma dealing with it.

I enjoyed the characters and there were parts of the book that gave me a lot of feels. My only complaint is how rushed some of the things in the end occurred. There was a time jump that wasn't super obvious to me at first and then everything big happened in such a short amount of time. I wish things would have happened a bit slower since it felt more on par with the character. That was my only real complaint though and it didn't really mess too much with my view on the book.

[Latisha’s Low-key Life · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Enough is Enough
Laura Lukasavage
154 Pages

Enough is Enough is a poignant look at spousal abuse.

Short Synopsis

Elena started out with a beautiful marriage resulting in her daughter Hope’s birth.

Then, her police officer husband, Jim, is injured at work. He can no longer work and hits rock bottom, drinking and abusing Elena. Then one night he loses it and Elena is left to rebuild her life. Can she overcome her past?

My Thoughts

I love Laura’s writing style! It sucks me into the story from the get-go, making me cringe at times and root for the characters as they move forward.

Enough is Enough does an amazing job of showing how spousal abuse affects the abused partner. Elena has a daughter to think about, and her husband knows how to keep her under his thumb.

Laura told Elena’s story without being overly graphic, yet was point on.

Enough is Enough is a story of love, violence, and new beginnings. Books such as this are eye-opening.

Check out more titillating reviews at Latishaslowkeylife.com☺️

[Callie Woodridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Enough is Enough" by Laura Lukasavage encapsulates the journey of resilience following domestic abuse. The novel impeccably balances authenticity and readability, vividly portraying Elena's path to healing and restoration. Lukasavage's portrayal of abuse's agony and the journey towards recovery is remarkable, crafting relatable characters and an immersive storyline. While confronting mature themes, this narrative provides essential insights into domestic violence, showcasing the strength required for recovery. The story's emotional depth, interwoven with glimpses into the past, creates a poignant, bittersweet narrative deserving of recognition. The novel's ability to evoke empathy and understanding, while illuminating the process of overcoming adversity, marks it as a powerful and compelling read. Lukasavage's skillful storytelling serves not only as an engaging narrative but also as an eye-opening exploration of the challenges and triumphs in the aftermath of abuse, making it a highly recommended and impactful read for all audiences.

[Vita Nourish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Raw and emotional

Enough Is Enough by Elena is a powerful and heart-wrenching read. From the very first page, I was drawn into Elena's world of pain and struggle, feeling every bit of her fear and determination. Her story is a stark reminder of the resilience it takes to escape an abusive situation and rebuild one's life. The narrative is gripping and filled with moments that made my heart race and my eyes tear up.
Elena's journey of healing, both physically and mentally, is portrayed with raw honesty. The way she describes her anxiety and fear is so real, it gave me chills. The support she finds in her lifelong friend Jason adds a touching element of hope and love, making you root for her every step of the way.
However, there were moments when the pacing felt a bit slow, and some chapters seemed to drag. But this minor flaw doesn't take away from the overall impact of her story.
In summary, this book is a must-read for anyone looking for a story of strength, survival, and the relentless pursuit of happiness. Elena's courage and determination are truly inspiring.

[Kate Blythe · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It address a really important topic — domestic abuse. The main character was easy to connect with. It was well written and I couldn’t put it down. I would have liked more back story on the relationships the main character had with both Jim and Jason. It would have been easier to connect with these characters had I had that. At the beginning it was difficult to understand when the main character was having flashback and what was present day. However, this because easier to understand as the book progressed and I got to know the author’s writing style.

This is an easy read that sends the reader on an emotional rollercoaster. You can’t help but love the main character for everything she has been through. I loved seeing the changes in her as the book progressed. I would definitely recommend this book and I can’t wait to read more of the authors work!

[Payton Cavallo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dense, dangerous, and dark, Enough is Enough is a dark tale about an abused woman named Elena, and all the messed up stuff you can think about when it comes to that. While a bit darker subject material than I usually read, it was quick, snappy, and to the point with its writing, not bloated like a lot of these kinds of books usually are. The characters are interesting, although it is in the first person which, mostly enjoying third person books, was a little weird for me but I still liked it well enough. My favorite part was the therapy session with Jacci, although I won’t go too far into it so as to avoid spoilers. Just know that if you like these kinds of books, you will be well off reading this one (and it will not waste your time). Kudos to the author, and I hope they have big success with this series (if they make it into a series that is).

[Janet Olson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elena is married to a monster. Jim wasn't always this way, but doesn't change the fact that she now fears him. Add to this nightmare a shining light in the form of her daughter Hope, and best friend Jason. In fact, Jason offers to stay with Elena while she heals after a brutal attack. He is very up front about wanting a relationship with her, and is so cute with little Hope. We learn about the relationship and how it went wrong through dreams. With the urging of her doctor, Eleana begins to see a therapist, and starts to put Jim behind her. This book is hope to all out there struggling in a nightmare situation, that there is a better life waiting for you, you just need to have the courage to sieze it.

[Oldbookishwoman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trigger Warning...
This book features subject matters that some people may be upset be.
There are some upsetting scenes however the story is also about healing, self belief and inner strength.
Enough is Enough is about Elena who is married to a police man who is now retired due to injury and their young daughter. Circumstances can change people, even the ones we know and love.
Jim turns to drink and holds a lot of anger. Elena must find her inner strength and belief to get her through what comes next. Will those who were closest to her still be there for her and her daughter who sees and understands more than the adults think she does.
It's a well written story with believable characters the secondary characters all have their part to play.