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The Truth About Love
Where most stories end, this one begins. Nina and Shane are already married and have a special needs baby. Life isn’t the fairy tale she imagined. Their happily ever after has never seemed so far away. Then one October, everything falls apart. Years of addiction result in Shane having a complete breakdown. Nina must decide whether to keep the family together, or keep Kylie safe. The choice isn’t simple. The results are unexpected. The journey to happiness is long and difficult. See, the truth about love is that it’s messy, challenging, exhilarating, exhausting, and scary. Most of all, real love never ends.
356 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 12, 2015
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Emma Nichols
88 books822 followersWhat made her decide to be an erotica author?
Simple.
How else was she going to parlay her two favorite past times into a career?
Emma is single and loving it. Like her first character, Alysin, Sin for short, she doesn't believe in settling or in settling down. She loves to indulge in her passions whenever the mood strikes and enjoys keeping all of life's cliche moments spicy.
Known for her sense of humor, Emma surrounds herself with friends whose antics often become the source of book fodder. Her ideal situation would be to explore the Caribbean while writing. She pursues that dream daily.
Simple.
How else was she going to parlay her two favorite past times into a career?
Emma is single and loving it. Like her first character, Alysin, Sin for short, she doesn't believe in settling or in settling down. She loves to indulge in her passions whenever the mood strikes and enjoys keeping all of life's cliche moments spicy.
Known for her sense of humor, Emma surrounds herself with friends whose antics often become the source of book fodder. Her ideal situation would be to explore the Caribbean while writing. She pursues that dream daily.
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February 10, 2017
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This book had me spinning on my head miserably.The wife lived in sporadic denial 50% of the book causing me to have constant Linda Blair episodes.
I loved the part where the wife hid in a motel with her abusive ex who she had a restraining order placed against while her friends who supported her during her separation were going crazy with worry.She ended up berating them wildly for contacting the police to search for her.
The author could not decide whether the husband was bi-polar,an alcoholic or a prescription junkie so she threw in all but the kitchen sink to formulate his "sterling" character.
And to add the cherry on the top:
“That’s my nature.” He explained. “These days, I’m getting happier. You must have noticed.” “I did. And I also noticed the kind of life you were leading while we were apart.” “I told you that I would only marry one woman...ever. It’s you. I picked you.” He seemed frustrated.
“Then the minute we were apart, you went and hooked up with everyone you ever dated.” I stared out the window for a moment. “It’s not what you think.” He began sadly. “I was so lonely, so hurt.”
“Only the more I hung out with them, the more I realized how unique and wonderful you were.” He grinned as he reminisced. “Several of them are pretty pissed about being constantly compared to my Nina.”(SIC)
“There’s only you.” He sat quietly a moment, squeezing my hand. “Do you need to know what happened while we were apart?I’ll tell you if it will make you feel better.” I considered his offer. In the past, I’d have wanted to know. Now, I wasn’t so sure.Finally, I shook my head. “No. We weren’t together. You didn’t technically cheat on me.”
Once again one husband too many excusing cheating so eloquently to a doormat.
And finally to round of it all off the wife has unprotected sex with her drug addict 'husband' who has proudly confessed to fucking countless of women during their estrangement while he was high because he was just,yes lonely.
This book had me spinning on my head miserably.The wife lived in sporadic denial 50% of the book causing me to have constant Linda Blair episodes.
I loved the part where the wife hid in a motel with her abusive ex who she had a restraining order placed against while her friends who supported her during her separation were going crazy with worry.She ended up berating them wildly for contacting the police to search for her.
The author could not decide whether the husband was bi-polar,an alcoholic or a prescription junkie so she threw in all but the kitchen sink to formulate his "sterling" character.
And to add the cherry on the top:
“That’s my nature.” He explained. “These days, I’m getting happier. You must have noticed.” “I did. And I also noticed the kind of life you were leading while we were apart.” “I told you that I would only marry one woman...ever. It’s you. I picked you.” He seemed frustrated.
“Then the minute we were apart, you went and hooked up with everyone you ever dated.” I stared out the window for a moment. “It’s not what you think.” He began sadly. “I was so lonely, so hurt.”
“Only the more I hung out with them, the more I realized how unique and wonderful you were.” He grinned as he reminisced. “Several of them are pretty pissed about being constantly compared to my Nina.”(SIC)
“There’s only you.” He sat quietly a moment, squeezing my hand. “Do you need to know what happened while we were apart?I’ll tell you if it will make you feel better.” I considered his offer. In the past, I’d have wanted to know. Now, I wasn’t so sure.Finally, I shook my head. “No. We weren’t together. You didn’t technically cheat on me.”
Once again one husband too many excusing cheating so eloquently to a doormat.
And finally to round of it all off the wife has unprotected sex with her drug addict 'husband' who has proudly confessed to fucking countless of women during their estrangement while he was high because he was just,yes lonely.
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January 11, 2020If this author or anyone really believes this is really the truth about love I feel and seriously recommend therapy. This is not love, this is a toxic relationship of codependency. If you are in something like this do not look for excuses to romanticize this type of garbage. Run to the best therapist you know and treat yourself.
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August 31, 2016
All I can say is amazing
This is very honestly one of the best books I have ever read. I read an average of 500 books a year and this one is one of the best. Emma Nichols has out done herself with this one. I enjoy her books in general but this is the best I have read of her work. I would say it is definitely a must read.
This is very honestly one of the best books I have ever read. I read an average of 500 books a year and this one is one of the best. Emma Nichols has out done herself with this one. I enjoy her books in general but this is the best I have read of her work. I would say it is definitely a must read.
September 17, 2016
Emma Nichols has written another amazing story that once you start reading you will not be able to put it down. It moves along at a great pace, has amazing characters and a wonderful story. This book needs to be on your TBR list, you will not be sorry that you did so.
June 25, 2018
This book was an extremely emotional read for me, and those emotions ran the gamut. I felt everything from empathy to anger, and even some happy when sweet little Kylie would reach another milestone. The story can be looked at in several different ways. Shane moves through several different types of addictive behaviors throughout the story, which could just be seen as an addictive personality with no desire to change. But, speaking from my own experiences, what I saw was a man with emotional and mental problems self-medicating with whatever he could find to make him feel better. When those things failed, the frustration and anger set in and he took it out on those closest to him, and of course, blamed everything and everyone except himself. What I didn't get was Nina. She absolutely infuriated me with her actions. I understand loving someone and trying to help them, but the fact that she constantly mentions keeping Kylie safe, yet puts her right back in the same situation over and over drove me to distraction. Everything, from the many excuses she makes for Shane to getting mad at those who are worried about her and keeping quiet to keep the peace - every action and decision shows her for the enabler that she is. The book is well-written and it certainly made me feel things, but I'm not sure I felt the things that were intended, especially with my less than enthusiastic response to the ending. I won't go into details so as not to give spoilers, but I was really hoping for more from both of these characters.
April 30, 2018
A story about making this work
I have to admit that this is the first Emma Nichols book that I didn't madly love. For some reason I just couldn't t get into the characters. Neither Shane nor Nina seemed to gel in my mind. Nina , I knew had one main goal and that was her daughter, KYlie, who had some special needs due to her premature birth. Shane, however, through the entire book, only had the goal of himself in every aspect of his behavior, actions, and words. Even after his deviousness resulted in Nina solely taking care of all of her and Kylie's needs, she immediately gave in to him. I never got a feel for his sincere love for Nina. However, Emma Nichols is one of my favorite author's, so I will continue reading her work.
I have to admit that this is the first Emma Nichols book that I didn't madly love. For some reason I just couldn't t get into the characters. Neither Shane nor Nina seemed to gel in my mind. Nina , I knew had one main goal and that was her daughter, KYlie, who had some special needs due to her premature birth. Shane, however, through the entire book, only had the goal of himself in every aspect of his behavior, actions, and words. Even after his deviousness resulted in Nina solely taking care of all of her and Kylie's needs, she immediately gave in to him. I never got a feel for his sincere love for Nina. However, Emma Nichols is one of my favorite author's, so I will continue reading her work.
June 20, 2018
This is not an easy book to read. It is not light, or sweet, or anything faintly resembling a fairytale. What it is raw, harsh, painful, ugly and very realistic. Nina and Shane's story begins as many stories do, girl meets boy, attraction flares, passion ignites, emotions grow and they are on their way to a HEA. Ah, but this is no fairytale and real life decides to through a curveball at them and this couple starts down a dark an twisted path. This is a book that for the most part will evoke strong reactions from the reader. You will either find it engaging or you will hate it. The subject matter is intense. If you have triggers that involve domestic violence and addiction this isn't the book for you.
December 12, 2019
This story is the absolute best! Even for a fiction story, the storyline was real. Sometimes you need more than love to build and maintain a happy balanced relationship. There's a quote that Shane said in the book.
“Today, we’re gathered here to celebrate love. Two people have vowed to spend their lives together. It’s a reckless endeavor, fraught with challenges. Love will be tested. Through time and experience it will evolve into something, which often looks nothing like the relationship that began long ago. See, the truth about love is that it’s messy, challenging, exhilarating, exhausting, and scary. Still, love finds a way because real love never ends. Our wish for you, this day and always, is a never ending kind of love.”-Shane
“Today, we’re gathered here to celebrate love. Two people have vowed to spend their lives together. It’s a reckless endeavor, fraught with challenges. Love will be tested. Through time and experience it will evolve into something, which often looks nothing like the relationship that began long ago. See, the truth about love is that it’s messy, challenging, exhilarating, exhausting, and scary. Still, love finds a way because real love never ends. Our wish for you, this day and always, is a never ending kind of love.”-Shane
June 18, 2018
This book teeters on the border of non fiction, simply because of the reality in which the story is told. It’s not fluff, big gestures or all consuming love. It’s about the reality of the situation and the gritty truth in human reactions. While my stomach turned at the actions and reactions of the characters, I appreciated the reality of it.
This is not your typical love story and I pray it never will be.
I received this book for s voluntary, completely honest and non incentivized review.
This is not your typical love story and I pray it never will be.
I received this book for s voluntary, completely honest and non incentivized review.
February 18, 2017
Not my favorite E. Nichols book
I love Emma's books, but this one just fell flat for me. How someone could continuously live with someone who is abusive verbally and physically is beyond me. Yes I know that people do it on a daily basis. Yet through it all, Nina kept defending her sick husband, Shane, when her baby and herself should have come 1st!!
I love Emma's books, but this one just fell flat for me. How someone could continuously live with someone who is abusive verbally and physically is beyond me. Yes I know that people do it on a daily basis. Yet through it all, Nina kept defending her sick husband, Shane, when her baby and herself should have come 1st!!
August 16, 2017
Wow! This book was hard to put down. It's definitely not your typical romantic story. I loved Nina. She is such a strong character. This book really shows what happens to a relationship when drugs and addicti p n become involved. I was very pleased with the story line. I seriously would recommend this to everyone. I'm sure I'll read it again.
October 26, 2017
Review
I read this book for my local book club. It kept me on my toes and unsure what to hope for in way of the ending. I found myself as emotionally involved as Emma's characters and recommend it to anyone who enjoys high emotion reads.
I read this book for my local book club. It kept me on my toes and unsure what to hope for in way of the ending. I found myself as emotionally involved as Emma's characters and recommend it to anyone who enjoys high emotion reads.
June 19, 2018
Interesting read
I enjoyed this book! Shane and Nina’s story was interesting! It was broken beyond what seemed like repair but things changed. This book promotes hope!
I enjoyed this book! Shane and Nina’s story was interesting! It was broken beyond what seemed like repair but things changed. This book promotes hope!
June 22, 2018
This book had a very touching storyline but the story and characters didn't flow or deliver that punch I was expecting.
November 16, 2015
“The thing about love is sometimes you have to decide if you want to be right, or if you want to be happy.”
Ever the romantic I’m always rooting for a couple to reconcile. This second chance story about true love took my emotions for a chaotic ride. For once, I couldn’t want that, right? But darn it all if the author didn’t sway me, she made me go there and I’m still not sure if I should find that frightening or comforting.
Centered around the marriage of Nina and Shane, we join the story as Nina is reflecting about how they fell in love. But she also recalls some of the early rocky moments in their relationship. It’s standard stuff; the fear of giving one's heart away, the possibilities of betrayal and the ensuing broken heart and that much needed leap of faith needed to enter into a relationship. This nostalgia draws us in and when the story line comes to the present time, 5+ years on, we see two people at odds and a family in tatters. It's not far into the story before we understand WHY. Nichols writes a profoundly moving story depicting the of disintegration of marriage, maybe not all due chemical addiction and mental illness, but certainly this is the primary cause.
I spent the entirety of my reading experience in a heightened state of anxiety. At near the 50% mark, I questioned “How would it be possible for this couple to come back from this?” Nichols keeps the story incredibly real with the details of what Nina is going through; in everything from practical matters such as having a cell phone, to the larger picture of care for their special needs daughter. It’s this big picture concern that compels Nina to recognize what she’s known for a long while; as the wife of an addict she’ll never know peace living with this man.
Shane is nothing near the loving man we meet in Nina’s memories. Addiction has a strong hold on him as he lies to Nina and friends to manipulate the situation. It’s clear that his mixed cocktail of self prescribed medications contributes to his state of delusion. You can’t escape the sense of foreboding when more than once, and in happier times, Shane says to Nina “Now you’re trapped...completely stuck until I let go of you,...”. It's pure torture to be in Nina’s head as she deals with Shane’s threats and with the love she still feels for him.
I had that sinking feeling through 90% of the story that his antics, his plays were purely to set Nina up. He’s been so good at lying and failing to keep his promises that I didn’t feel like we could expect anything more than the same. And Nina is smart, so when she’s expressing her conflicting feelings and starts playing the game of “maybe…” , I started muttering curses, of course that was when I was not holding my breathe. I soo wanted to believe that he’s being honest and it’s maddening to want that, but not be able to trust it. Which is exactly the point.
I have to believe Nichols is a romantic as she clearly believes in third and fourth chances. For Nina and Shane, that may not even be enough. She does a beautiful job depicting a family picking up their broken pieces (a.k.a. shards) and working towards healing themselves as well as their relationship. Nina is an incredibly strong woman and not the fool I was a bit afraid she might become. The Truth About Love is an amazing read with the fast pace of a woman in survival mode all while nursing her disappointment and broken heart. Dare she try to trust again? This is the first of any of books that I’ve read - you can believe it won’t be the last.
Ever the romantic I’m always rooting for a couple to reconcile. This second chance story about true love took my emotions for a chaotic ride. For once, I couldn’t want that, right? But darn it all if the author didn’t sway me, she made me go there and I’m still not sure if I should find that frightening or comforting.
Centered around the marriage of Nina and Shane, we join the story as Nina is reflecting about how they fell in love. But she also recalls some of the early rocky moments in their relationship. It’s standard stuff; the fear of giving one's heart away, the possibilities of betrayal and the ensuing broken heart and that much needed leap of faith needed to enter into a relationship. This nostalgia draws us in and when the story line comes to the present time, 5+ years on, we see two people at odds and a family in tatters. It's not far into the story before we understand WHY. Nichols writes a profoundly moving story depicting the of disintegration of marriage, maybe not all due chemical addiction and mental illness, but certainly this is the primary cause.
I spent the entirety of my reading experience in a heightened state of anxiety. At near the 50% mark, I questioned “How would it be possible for this couple to come back from this?” Nichols keeps the story incredibly real with the details of what Nina is going through; in everything from practical matters such as having a cell phone, to the larger picture of care for their special needs daughter. It’s this big picture concern that compels Nina to recognize what she’s known for a long while; as the wife of an addict she’ll never know peace living with this man.
Shane is nothing near the loving man we meet in Nina’s memories. Addiction has a strong hold on him as he lies to Nina and friends to manipulate the situation. It’s clear that his mixed cocktail of self prescribed medications contributes to his state of delusion. You can’t escape the sense of foreboding when more than once, and in happier times, Shane says to Nina “Now you’re trapped...completely stuck until I let go of you,...”. It's pure torture to be in Nina’s head as she deals with Shane’s threats and with the love she still feels for him.
I had that sinking feeling through 90% of the story that his antics, his plays were purely to set Nina up. He’s been so good at lying and failing to keep his promises that I didn’t feel like we could expect anything more than the same. And Nina is smart, so when she’s expressing her conflicting feelings and starts playing the game of “maybe…” , I started muttering curses, of course that was when I was not holding my breathe. I soo wanted to believe that he’s being honest and it’s maddening to want that, but not be able to trust it. Which is exactly the point.
I have to believe Nichols is a romantic as she clearly believes in third and fourth chances. For Nina and Shane, that may not even be enough. She does a beautiful job depicting a family picking up their broken pieces (a.k.a. shards) and working towards healing themselves as well as their relationship. Nina is an incredibly strong woman and not the fool I was a bit afraid she might become. The Truth About Love is an amazing read with the fast pace of a woman in survival mode all while nursing her disappointment and broken heart. Dare she try to trust again? This is the first of any of books that I’ve read - you can believe it won’t be the last.
September 26, 2016
Emotionally Grabbing
An honest look at the true feelings of love, marriage and addiction. So many emotions, half truths and those that think they know what's best for you. Marriage takes two to work and that makes it challenging to do what is necessary for your health and safety.
An honest look at the true feelings of love, marriage and addiction. So many emotions, half truths and those that think they know what's best for you. Marriage takes two to work and that makes it challenging to do what is necessary for your health and safety.
February 18, 2017
This is not one for everyone, the plot leans more towards realism than most. Nina and Shane are happy, until they have a premature baby. The emotions and how they each deal with the situation they have been thrown into is life altering. The book is full of anger, addiction, inner strength, discovery and persevering love.
September 1, 2016
Ms. Nichols honestly writes about the most truthful and hardest subjects she can find. All I can say for this book is this: If you have ever wondered what it is like to live with a person who is addicted to drugs, then read this. The struggle is real. It is not as easy as packing and leaving. It is not as simple as turning your back on the person you thought you would spend your life with and starting over. It really isn't, even though the writing is all over the wall. You keep hoping, praying and they do just enough to make you think that maybe just maybe this time. I gave this book a 3, because in real life there is no HEA ending when your partner is addicted. The HEA is simply that you some how manage to scrimp and save and get away after several years of torment and hoping. You manage to realize that there is no hope and the HEA is that you escape that life intact and you rebuild and maybe just maybe you find someone who isn't addicted in this day and time and find another chance at happiness. Real life with an addicted doesn't end like this book does and I would hate for someone currently going through the mess to think that it could end that way. Believe me it won't.
September 6, 2016
I don't know how Emma nichols does it but she stories are so believable. she is amazing and I was unable to put this one down. Sometimes love and marriage isn't the fairytale we grow up thinking it is. Sometimes life gets in the way. Addiction and a special needs child is not what Nina thought her life would be like. But sometimes life throws you curveballs and you have to choose how you live it. Nina loves her husband but he is not the same man that she fell in love with now because of his addictions. Emma Nichols did a phenomenal job showing What they both went through. Part of me wanted her to stay and stick it out but part of me wanted her to run out the door with her daughter as fast as she could. I could not put this book down, it is just that good.
February 3, 2022
Wow - such an amazing and heartbreaking book about love and addiction.
Nina Powers believed she had married an amazing man and thought they were magical together. Yet soon Shane was battling addictions and spiraling out of control. Nina had a daughter to be concerned about and so she did what she thought was right and left.
This book looks at the struggles that Nina faced as a single mother of a daughter with disabilities and whether or not she trusted Shane and his attempts to stay clean. This book was heartbreaking with some of the struggles that Nina and her daughter Kylie faced, yet in spite of everything Nina never gave up.
This book is quite raw in certain places and very powerful. Nina always believed in Shane, no matter what was said around her and she truly wanted him to get better.
This was the first book I have read by Emma Nichols but it certainly will not be my last!
Nina Powers believed she had married an amazing man and thought they were magical together. Yet soon Shane was battling addictions and spiraling out of control. Nina had a daughter to be concerned about and so she did what she thought was right and left.
This book looks at the struggles that Nina faced as a single mother of a daughter with disabilities and whether or not she trusted Shane and his attempts to stay clean. This book was heartbreaking with some of the struggles that Nina and her daughter Kylie faced, yet in spite of everything Nina never gave up.
This book is quite raw in certain places and very powerful. Nina always believed in Shane, no matter what was said around her and she truly wanted him to get better.
This was the first book I have read by Emma Nichols but it certainly will not be my last!
August 30, 2016
I love Emma Nichols writing. This book was a little depressing to me. The writing was wonderful, it was just the subject. Nina and Shane dated for awhile, and Shane said he never wanted to get married. He finally decided that he wanted to marry Nina. They were married, had a miscarriage, then had a preemie that needed special care. Shane started changing by drinking, then he got on pills. He would have some blow outs with Nina.
Nina was level headed and totally in love with Shane. She tried everything she could to make Shane happy and not set him off. Unfortunately Shane had a lot of problems going on. Through everything Nina loved Shane and always wanted what was best for him.
Nina did a lot more than I would have ever done. This was a case of true love. You need to read the book to see what happens.
Nina was level headed and totally in love with Shane. She tried everything she could to make Shane happy and not set him off. Unfortunately Shane had a lot of problems going on. Through everything Nina loved Shane and always wanted what was best for him.
Nina did a lot more than I would have ever done. This was a case of true love. You need to read the book to see what happens.
September 5, 2016
I have mixed feelings throughout this book. I'm not sure what to make of the heroine. Stupid? Martyr? Brave? Weak? Strong? I think she's all of them at some point in the story.
Finishing this book has been a struggle for me. I don't know, maybe this book is not just for me. I know how difficult it is to have an addict in your family. But you know, there's a big difference between enabling and helping them overcome the addiction.
I also believe in giving people another chance. If I were in her situation, I'm sure I'll give my husband another chance, but I will definitely do things differently with handling the addiction.
Note: DNF. I just couldn't get myself to read on. Got up to 64%. This rating is up to the 64th percent mark that I did get to read.
Finishing this book has been a struggle for me. I don't know, maybe this book is not just for me. I know how difficult it is to have an addict in your family. But you know, there's a big difference between enabling and helping them overcome the addiction.
I also believe in giving people another chance. If I were in her situation, I'm sure I'll give my husband another chance, but I will definitely do things differently with handling the addiction.
Note: DNF. I just couldn't get myself to read on. Got up to 64%. This rating is up to the 64th percent mark that I did get to read.
September 3, 2016
Wow Whiplash, I've never experienced it in my life
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this book, though my heart is heavy I'm blessed to not have experienced any of type of abuse in my life. Or addiction.
Emma is very gifted with this journey of tough times,verbal abuse, drug abuse, et forgiveness at its best et second chances. All with love at its foundation. It's a emotional book, I loved how Nina et Shawn survived. Its a book some of the secondary characters could have a book like Brynn et Allen. Great HEA. It's a 5 star book et definitely recommend it.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this book, though my heart is heavy I'm blessed to not have experienced any of type of abuse in my life. Or addiction.
Emma is very gifted with this journey of tough times,verbal abuse, drug abuse, et forgiveness at its best et second chances. All with love at its foundation. It's a emotional book, I loved how Nina et Shawn survived. Its a book some of the secondary characters could have a book like Brynn et Allen. Great HEA. It's a 5 star book et definitely recommend it.
August 31, 2016
About time....
It truly is ABOUT TIME someone laid it out there, like it really is! We may not all have an "exact" Shane, but I'm sure we all noticed some faults here, maybe even our own, that we can compare with our own life.
The truth hurts but needs to be told. Although I feel this was well written I don't believe in a magic prescription out there that fixes love and life. Reinforcing proper medications and therapy and family counseling needs to be integrated into the story.
Four stars!
It truly is ABOUT TIME someone laid it out there, like it really is! We may not all have an "exact" Shane, but I'm sure we all noticed some faults here, maybe even our own, that we can compare with our own life.
The truth hurts but needs to be told. Although I feel this was well written I don't believe in a magic prescription out there that fixes love and life. Reinforcing proper medications and therapy and family counseling needs to be integrated into the story.
Four stars!
November 12, 2015
The Truth About Love is a great read. I was given an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Emma takes a story of anger, and hurt, both physically and mentally, and comes right back and shows how love, hard work, honesty and commitment to the one you love can turn your whole world upside down..or right side up ..depending on our perspective. Check it out for yourself, you won't be sorry!
August 30, 2016
They say that love conquers all but it's never a clear and easy path. This heart wrenching story bares the grey areas of love and marriage. The storyline is Far different from the Nichols books I have read so far yet still written in Emma's masterful way. My emotions were all over the place struggling with the main character. For the true roller coaster ride that love is, this book takes you on that journey.
September 1, 2016
This novel is about Nina and Shane who are already married and have a special needs baby. This second chance romance story about true love is very well written. This is a profoundly moving story depicting the dissallusion of a marriage that revolves around chemical addiction/abuse, & mental ilness. The character's are realistic with raw emotion. This is a very powerful read. I highly recommend reading this as you will not be dissappointed.
September 3, 2016
Nina and Shane can't seem to stay away from each other so they decide to get married. Shane exhibited some addictive tendencies before marriage and it only became worse after. It isn't long before they are parents to a little girl, Kylie, who is born very premature and needs a lot of special care. When Shane finally has a breakdown Nina must decide whether sh should stay or take their daughter and go. This author writes stories I get caught up in.
September 4, 2016
There were minimal editing errors, mostly an occasional missing word. Outside of that, this book was an intense emotional roller coaster ride all the way through. It’s not an easy read by any means, but it gripped me in the beginning and didn’t let me go til the end. I was fully engaged with the story. I felt so deeply for Nina and Kylie and for Shane as well. I will most definitely be reading more by this new-to-me author.
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