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Sometimes we’re placed in the strangest of circumstances for the most important reasons.
After her carefully constructed life crumbles, Liz Carlisle finds herself back on Nantucket, picking up the pieces. With the family estate under renovations, the solitude she craves seems out of reach. Matthew Stone intends to steer clear of his new tenant. She’s carrying a load of baggage, but as long as she pays the rent, he’ll let her be. He’s got enough to deal with caring for his wayward niece, Mia. Liz doesn’t have time for teenagers and her track record with men is abysmal, but an unlikely friendship forms between the three. When her former boyfriend is charged with assault, Liz is called to testify against him. But he knows the darkest secrets of her life—secrets she’d hoped to keep buried forever, and he’s ready to reveal them. Telling the truth is the right thing to do, but it may cost her everything she’s worked so hard for, and all she’s come to love. |
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Women's Fiction
Paperback & ebook, 362 Pages
September 10th 2019 by KDP
Paperback & ebook, 362 Pages
September 10th 2019 by KDP
My Review
Can two families find healing on Nantucket?
I think it was the lovely beach scene on the cover that first attracted me. I've only read one of the author's previous books, but, it was one I enjoyed so I thought why not dive right into it.
If I were to explain the storyline of As The Light Fades in a single sentence it would be, life is messy and family relationships are not always easy. Author Catherine West takes on some pretty serious issues in this book, abuse, betrayal, assault, self harm, infidelity, and coping with dementia related memory loss. Toss in some sibling rivalry, manipulation, and blackmail, and you've got quite a story. Yes, a lot of tough issues, but, I felt the author handled them with sensitivity and compassion.
Which brings me to the characters. I really liked them, mainly Liz, Matthew, Mia, Drake, and Evy. I loved how there is a wide range of ages, though, I do agree with Liz that her brother's kids need a little more parental reining in around visitors. And I think my favorite thing was how these characters are not perfect, they are realistic in their flaws, which makes them both likable and relatable.
Two things I should note for some readers. (1) is that while faith is a part of the story it's not necessarily the driving force. (2) is that there is some minor language used by several characters.
Tired of heroines and heroes who have it all put together (unlike any of us do in real life)? Check out As The Light Fades from Catherine West. It's a good story about the messiness of life, of trying to put the pieces back together, and most importantly the need for family to stick together through thick and thin...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives As The Light Fades by Catherine West a 4 Bark rating.
I think it was the lovely beach scene on the cover that first attracted me. I've only read one of the author's previous books, but, it was one I enjoyed so I thought why not dive right into it.
If I were to explain the storyline of As The Light Fades in a single sentence it would be, life is messy and family relationships are not always easy. Author Catherine West takes on some pretty serious issues in this book, abuse, betrayal, assault, self harm, infidelity, and coping with dementia related memory loss. Toss in some sibling rivalry, manipulation, and blackmail, and you've got quite a story. Yes, a lot of tough issues, but, I felt the author handled them with sensitivity and compassion.
Which brings me to the characters. I really liked them, mainly Liz, Matthew, Mia, Drake, and Evy. I loved how there is a wide range of ages, though, I do agree with Liz that her brother's kids need a little more parental reining in around visitors. And I think my favorite thing was how these characters are not perfect, they are realistic in their flaws, which makes them both likable and relatable.
Two things I should note for some readers. (1) is that while faith is a part of the story it's not necessarily the driving force. (2) is that there is some minor language used by several characters.
Tired of heroines and heroes who have it all put together (unlike any of us do in real life)? Check out As The Light Fades from Catherine West. It's a good story about the messiness of life, of trying to put the pieces back together, and most importantly the need for family to stick together through thick and thin...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives As The Light Fades by Catherine West a 4 Bark rating.
(I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are entirely my own.)
Catherine West
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Catherine West is an award-winning author of contemporary women’s fiction. When she’s not at the computer working on her next story, you can find her taking her Border Collie for long walks or reading books by her favorite authors. She and her husband reside in Bermuda, and have two adult children and one beautiful granddaughter. Catherine is the winner of the 2015 Grace Award (Bridge of Faith) and the Romance Writers of America’s Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award (The Things We Knew). Where Hope Begins released May 2018, and her latest novel, As the Light Fades, releases September 2019.
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