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Luke Rafferty walked away from a career with the Rangers, searching for some sense of normalcy. He’s stayed in touch with his Ranger buddies as well as his twin brother while forging ahead in his own life. Now, Luke has found a woman he wants to cherish forever, social worker Devon Manning. But will love be enough to conquer the obstacles in their way? Shiloh Walker doesn’t pull any punches with FRAGILE. FRAGILE is an emotional, sometimes quite dark and twisted story. Both Luke and Devon have scarred pasts, with demons that still haunt them. Readers should note that there are some very sensitive issues addressed as FRAGILE is not your typical romance at all. Rather, Shiloh Walker has written a tale that shows victims turning their traumas into victory over the horrors they face. Devon is a character I couldn’t help but love! So many times, social workers are portrayed in a negative light in books but Devon is a social worker to be admired. She isn’t invincible and through her we feel the pain and triumph of the various choices and events she experiences. It’s impossible not to get sucked right into her emotions as Ms. Walker does such an excellent job at making those emotions come vividly alive. Devon never wavers in her convictions to helping the abused and neglected children she works with, a trait that only made me admire and love her character more. FRAGILE is a complex and intense story that addresses some very dark and disturbing issues. Some readers may find the emotional impact to be a bit overwhelming as Shiloh Walker paints such a realistic picture. However, the journey is more than worth it as FRAGILE is one of the most satisfying reads I’ve had in awhile. Highly recommended!Reviewed by Debbie |
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Posted March 2009 |
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