Reviewed by Lynn on
The book begins with Natalie Gilcher struggling to cope and come to terms with life as widow, three months after her husband Adam Gilcher is killed in Afghanistan. It is heartbreaking how she's attempting to adjust to being a single Mum to her baby daughter Aarabelle whilst consumed with grief and loneliness as she tries to live each day without the man she loved and adored so much.
Liam Dempsey, as Adam Gilcher's best friend feels it is his duty to his deceased friend to look out for Natalie and Aarabelle, although falling in love with them both wasn't something he expected as a consequence of his good deeds to his friend's wife and child. Liam is a real darling with a heart as wide as the ocean and his loyalty to do the right thing is extremely endearing or questionable depending on which side of the fence you sit on.
This first part of the story ends on a massive cliffhanger which I just love. For me there is nothing better than an author delivering something quite unexpected and was totally unprepared for. Love it!
Corinne Michaels has a talent for wringing out every singe ounce of emotion from her characters and an ability to do so without repetition and that is definitely something worth noting. You are never in any doubt about either Natalie or Liam's inner feelings and emotions, whether in connection with one another or with regards to their inner conscience. Don't think at this is all angst and emotion as there is humour to lighten the mood too.
Overall I liked Consolation, but the rating reflects that the beginning was bit slow and the plot slightly underdeveloped in places. However the ending leaves me craving more and I anticipate that the conclusion in Conviction will be even better than the beginning.
3.5 Stars
***arc generously received via Author/TRSOR PR in exchange for an honest review***
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 10 March, 2015: Finished reading
- 10 March, 2015: Reviewed