moral.
Over the years, I’ve read many books of fiction, the vast majority good and memorable; and some of these have given me glimpses of the human condition.
A few have introduced me to characters who live and breathe, whose journey becomes mine, albeit vicariously.
Juanna Mae DelRio’s narrative pulled me in and didn’t want me to let go. Through the years of her tumultuous life, I was there, sharing her heartbreaks and laughter. This is a powerful novel, a fascinating emotional roller-coaster that made me laugh and cry.
– Robert Morton, author of Death is Another Life
HEAR HIM CRY
Rachel Beam
A Solstice After Dark novel
Tessa: “I hate it when men cry.
I swear to Christ I’ll jump out the freaking window if I see you cry.”
Henry: “Good thing we’re only on the second floor then.”
Henry and Tessa are like two damaged planets, gravitating toward each other on a collision course. Henry’s fifty-eight, a remorseful man whose life crumbled after a stupid misjudgment fifteen years ago. Tessa is the daughter of Henry’s estranged best friend and she’s wasted ten years of her youth with a man who didn’t really want to grow up.
Hurting and bereft, the pair cling to each other, lost in the universe of sharp hurtful reality. Henry realizes that he can’t begin again with Tessa until he reveals his shameful secret. Yet, in the simple act of telling her, he risks losing her.
The past begins to unfold with raw, painful consequences.
When you’re ready for a book with a little meat on its bones, this is one you’ll want to pick up. It’s the kind of dark, deep and twisted tale that draws you in and stays with you long after you’ve finished it. Bonus if you’re a fan of the Florida Keys...the author’s detail of its historic streets and bars paints a vivid picture. This is a book that reveals the sad longing and unspoken fantasies that many others don’t dare to. Not for the faint of heart...you’ve been warned. Highly recommend.
– Review by Biba, Solstice website
The Author weaves a dark and sensual tale, which is mesmerizing. After downloading this book on my Kindle, after a friend’s recommendation, I could not put it down. Each chapter beautifully flows into the next... The author’s writing style was very lucid, descriptive and eloquent. The flashbacks were clearly linked with the present (unlike some books) and I was easily able to visualize each scene and each character. I would highly recommend this book.
– Arthur W, Amazon review
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