Justice for Erin is another Stoker book that totally tugged at my emotions in a different way than I expected. Erin had a difficult childhood and her method of dealing with it was by eating. As a comfort eater myself, I get that. I have never been as large as Erin was (450 lbs), but I could understand the feelings. So, she had gastric bypass. Again, I haven't had that surgery but I know enough people who have and the struggles that come with that as well. Food to her has created fear. It makes her feel terror. Conor and his family have a very different relationship with food. In their family, food is love. However, Conor and Erin bond over their love of nature. They become quickly enamored with each other despite Erin's obvious insecurities.
I liked the character growth in Erin. She is able to see and identify her struggles and throughout the story, come to see things in a different way. Its all natural and doesn't feel forced or fake. The climax of the story brings lots of the guys from the series together and its pretty heart pounding! Its like a combo of an episode of Criminal Minds and Man vs. Wild. Plus, there is a donkey. I'm still not sure what the heck is up with that donkey.
Slow building romance, every day issues, complex characters, and a dash of danger made Justice for Erin difficult for me to put down!
- POV: 3rd
- Tears: yes
- Trope: virgin
- Triggers: none
- Series/Standalone: stand alone
- Cliffhanger: no, but a big lead in to the next book that I am now dying for!
- HEA: yes with a sweet epilogue!
Books by Abbie Zanders, Maryann Jordan, Kaylea Cross...then you will probably like Justice for Erin!
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