Out of the Ashes
by R.C. Boldt
Genre: Contemporary Military Romance
Release Date: May 9th, 2017
Blurb:
Phoenix /fēniks/: (in classical mythology) a unique bird inhabiting the Arabian Desert that burned itself on a funeral pyre before rising from the ashes with renewed youth to live through another cycle.
This isn’t mythology, it’s war, and Hendy is left in the hands of Hell’s cruelest gatekeepers.
His team is killed before his very eyes, and despite his efforts to save them, he’s captured and subjected to merciless torture—losing virtually every piece of his identity but his pulse.
After his rescue, he returns home from Afghanistan, saddled with facing the daunting task of healing his physical scars as well as the invisible ones—his emotional demons.
Dr. Presley Cole isn’t one to shy away from a challenge. Embarking on a new journey, she makes it her mission to prove to Hendy that his life isn’t over; that he’s worthy of love.
Because sometimes even a phoenix needs help to rise…
Out of the Ashes.
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About the author:
RC Boldt is the wife of Mr. Boldt, a retired Navy Chief, mother of Little Miss Boldt, and former teacher of many students. She currently lives on the southeastern coast of North Carolina, enjoys long walks on the beach, running, reading, people watching, and singing karaoke. If you're in the mood for some killer homemade mojitos, can't recall the lyrics to a particular 80's song, or just need to hang around a nonconformist who will do almost anything for a laugh, she's your girl.
My Review:
I LOVED IT!!!!
I knew I was
going to love Hendy when I read Out Of Love (Book #1) but you know, I
just didn't expect this. I actually had no words after I've finished
this book and even now I struggle with finding the right ones. But you
know what? I think it's not always necessary to write a ton of words
especially when you love a book so much that you tend to rave about it
without making much sense to people that haven't read the book yet.
So
I'll just say a few things and hope you will pick up this book because
it's one of my favorites from this author and definitely a must re-read
for me.
The Story:
Hendy and his team got ambushed. He was the only one to survive just to get captured and tortured.
Now
he's been rescued but that doesn't necessarily mean that he is fine or
safe from his demons. Because Hendy had always been the pretty boy and
it had never lacked him in female company. It's all the more harder for
him now to deal with the visible scares on his body but also with the
invisible ones – his emotions and memories of what happened.
Dr.
Presley Cole knows she can help Hendy despite people saying that
chiropractors or naturopathic doctors aren't real doctors. Turns out
though, that she can help him in more ways than what he signed up for at
her office. But is Hendy ready for it?
'Life is totally giving me a big fat fuck you right now. That much is certain.'
Thoughts:
This was my third book by this author and although I loved the other ones too, this one's so far the best.
I
absolutely loved reading about Hendy's way to recovery which wasn't
easy - neither for him nor for me. I was deeply moved by a few things
written in this book but I can't mention them as to not spoil anything.
This
book made me laugh a lot of times but it also brought me to tears with
the depth and meaning behind this story. At least that's what I think,
that there's a message for each and every one. Enjoy life. Try your best
to deal with whatever life throws at you. Love with all you have to
give and be thankful.
I'm such a sappy person. There
are sadder books out there but I just got so emotional with Hendy's
story. I live in a country where we don't have Navy Seals or any real
kind of military. We would so go down when it'd come down to it. Anyway,
I might not be American but I still am human and deeply grateful for
those that save people and risk their own lives for others. And I'm a
romantic and love any kind of heroes =)
Sorry for my rambling, back to the book...
The
romance in this story was more like a slow burn which was
understandable because of Hendy’s situation but there was still lots of
sexual tension and I absolutely loved it!! Especially Hendy's most
perfect answer to the question if he's ever been in love. *sigh*
Curious?! Read the book!! =P
Lucia added some
quirkiness into the lot and you might not believe it but Kane had some
really deep moments and was a great help for Hendy. I can't wait for
Kane to have his own story. I hope at least he gets one because I'm sure
it will be hilarious.
Out of the Ashes can be read as a
standalone. However I'd say you better read Out of Love first because
not just is it a really good book, but you'll also get to know some
characters better which will also appear in this book.
-- I received an ARC of this book from Give Me Books Promotions in exchange for an honest review. --
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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