Believe (#1, Chasing Shadows Series)
Chasing Shadows, no. 1
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3.0 • 2 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Nate survived countless attacks on his Marine platoon while in Afghanistan, but one undying thought kept him safe -- the knowledge that Ella was waiting for him.
Ella marked off the days until Nate’s return by writing letters to him, knowing that once he was safely home, they would fulfill their promise to live each day to its fullest.
Theirs was a love that would endure separation...even in the wake of a tragic accident.
Although now apart, Ella is given reason to believe in ghosts when Nate’s presence visits her and remains her lover. But when another man enters her life, Ella struggles to give herself over to a new love and maintain her bond to Nate’s ghost.
A romantic ghost story and love triangle tied to one woman’s need to...Believe.
Customer Reviews
Character driven rather than a wholly action packed plot
My first encounter with this author, and I am very pleased to have been given this opportunity. Starting with a punch in the gut scene that will have you alternating between shaking and rushing to see what next, the story plays your emotions like a finely tuned harp. And while the emotional intensity may scare some readers, Fox manages to mix in some quiet moments where readers can take a breath and process the events, and prepare for the next.
Much of the story is told from Ella’s point of view: a great loss and the struggle to move on and forward when your heart’s desire is to have the one you love returned is a situation that everyone can relate to: whether or not their loss was a final one. Mixing in the twists from sweetly forward motion in the everyday to the heart-stopping losses and tragedies Ella’s POV is strong and distinct, giving a true sense of her struggle.
Nate, for his part is utterly adorable, and his conversations and feelings for Ella are clear and present, even when his physical presence is less so. The addition of a love across time, space and circumstance serves to reinforce the beliefs of many who understand that feelings don’t always go away when people are absent.
Character driven rather than a wholly action packed plot, readers will not suffer for lack of activity: emotionally this ride drags you forward over many bumps and twists, all while providing the unique perspective of seeing events unfold from the character’s eyes. Readers should be aware that this story isn’t yet complete: it does end with a cliffhanger which may frustrate some. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters as they learned to move forward through their insecurities, losses and dreams.
I received an eBook copy of the title from the publisher for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.