“Thank you for your service” is what we’re taught to say to military men and women in gratitude for our freedoms won at their expense. Less often do we thank their families, those left behind to hold down the fort, to manage the day-to-day struggle of keeping everything up in the air until their loved one returns.When you can’t count on anyone else to save you, there’s only one real choice.Amanda … choice.
Amanda lost her husband to war. Alex lost part of himself. Through a series of glancing encounters, Amanda and Alex find reasons to continue on. And together, they’ll discover hope and peace can be found in the most unexpected of places.
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Rating: 4.5 Stars
Our author’s Dedication is a thank you and worth your time to read. You also need to read her Acknowledgements that gives you a sense of her inspiration. When I read it, I got the impression that we might need to keep some tissues handy.
Amanda Stewart is trying to carry on. Alex “Monk” Waterman has people that know what he’s going through. This was a great story that celebrates both the family of the military as well as those that have served. It’s a reminder that some family members seem to be forgotten and they seem to be alone.
I read this book at the perfect time. The news ran a story where homes were being built for service members and their families. It got me to thinking about those families where the service member is no longer with us. What kind of support system is out there to help? Does someone reach out to them? Or are they expected to do the reaching?
This story went by too quickly. The author doesn’t shortchange her readers either. There are gaps and there needs to be in order to keep it within the short story parameters. The gaps aren’t important to the story so you don’t feel as if you’re missing out on anything. It’s a romantic read. We have a man who takes the time to woo a woman whose heart needs to mend. He has his own issues but they take a backseat so he can help her heal. It was a great beginning to introduce the reader to this series. I can’t wait to get to know the rest of the characters. And I have to wonder if we will see Amanda and Alex again.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Service and Sacrifice is a quick, yet emotional story of healing, hope, loyalty and love.
A chance meeting between Monk and Amanda, turns out to be so much more.
I thoroughly enjoyed this slow burn romance told in a dual point of view and look forward to the remaining titles in the Borderline Freaks MC series.