Title: Surrender to Fate
Series: Part One of Fate's Path
Series: Part One of Fate's Path
Author: Jacelyn Rye
ISBN #: B00FA2B9US
Reviewer's Rating: 5 star
Where people can purchase the book: http://www.amazon.com/Jacelyn-Rye/e/B00GW2WIAA/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1
Reviewed by Tracey Quintin originally for Goodreads
A Commitment. LOVED THIS BOOK & COMMITTED
TO JACELYN’S BOOKS! ABSOLUTE MUST READ.
When I first started reading this book and saw it began in
1942, I thought to myself uh-oh I’m not going to enjoy this because I haven’t
been interested in historical romances in quite some time. With that said,
before I even completed Chapter 1 I was COMPLETELY RIVETED! I don’t think this
falls into the typical “historical” romance category so if you aren’t into that
either, you MUST READ THIS!
Jacelyn has written this totally captivating book so that the
characters and story are vividly and beautifully brought to life. I literally
wanted to live and breathe this book and for it to never end. The emotional
journey you are taken on is enormous. You feel the emotions of each of the
characters, you feel like you are at the locations described – all with such
unbelievable clarity. I literally felt such pure heartfelt emotion reading every
single page of this book.
In this story, you are taken on a journey that begins with 2
families in Colorado, parents and children the best of friends – neighbors,
always there to help and support each other in any way, sharing events and
holidays together. A sweet, tender, beautiful romance emerges from friendship
between the son and daughter of each of the families.
Back then times were so tough, families fought hard to keep
food on the table and being able to support their farms. Fate changes the path
of 1 family with the promise of a steady job for the head of the house offered
by an old friend that takes them from their “home” in Colorado and those they
love to a brand new beginning in California. Dreams must be left behind for both
families and children and love pulled away too soon.
In California, everything is different – the weather, the
farm, the people, the stability. The family has a hard time transitioning to
their new California roots as warm and inviting as the friend’s farm is and his
family. With the passing of time, feelings of what used to be “home” seem to
diminish but can you ever really let those feelings go? There are a lot of miles
separating Colorado from California.
A crushing event happens to 1 of the families that turns
their life upside down. Will they be able to ever find happiness again or will
everything remain a memory?
The children grow and mature. Relationships grow, new
romances develop on a more mature level but do they trust that the answer will
come at the right time and be clear as to when and if to move on?
A 3 cent postage stamp can keep the connection through a
letter – should the stamp be used? When should it be used? Would it make it
there if used?
The attack on Pearl Harbor happens, sending young men to
prepare for battle. Are decisions made too late?
I can’t rave enough about this book! I literally highlighted
so many parts in the book that meant so much to me as a reader. There’s a
thought from a main character in the story “...Once something leaves a profound
mark on the heart, the mark is always there…certain that while the mark may fade
with time, the scar would remain...” This book to me certainly was no scar, but
has left a profound mark on MY heart.
Be prepared for an emotionally charged book that’s for sure
with a major cliffhanger. Oh and read it to find out about “Me Ware Wo”!
WOW!!!!
I have found another favorite author and absolutely can’t
wait to read more of Jacelyn’s work. BRAVO on a brilliant piece of work! I’m
STILL emotional about this book.
MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jacelyn Rye connections:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacelynRye
ABOUT THE REVIEWER
Tracey Quintin connections:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadingIsOurPas
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Thank you for sharing my review of this phenomenal story! I'm completely and utterly in love with it and it's still with me today long after reading.
ReplyDeleteI so fell in love with not only the story but Jacelyn's writing. When I heard she was won many awards for this and she'd be at the awards and signing event in FL, I HAD TO GO! I HAD to be there to see this wonderful author receive her well deserved awards and meet her in person. I've never done that in my life! I never flew by myself and stayed by myself in my life, it was THAT important to me and I had the BEST TIME ever!
I highly highly recommend this story! ♡