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A review by bookishlychar
From Here to Eternity by A.L. Jackson
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Charleigh works as a medical assistant and first meets River when she gets a tattoo from him. She is a woman on the run whose story unfolds throughout the book. River is a single dad with a dark past, too. His sister, “brothers,” and son are the only ones that matter in his world. When he meets Charleigh, he sees the pain in her eyes and wants to protect her. He just doesn’t know if there is any way to keep her.
This book had me hooked from River and Charleigh’s first meeting and kept me hooked the entire way through. There is so much emotion, heartache, and pain, tied with the suspense. This is a slow burn, the characters aren’t ready to be together, but Jackson keeps you wanting more. When these two come together sparks fly, and watching the trust build between the two of them is beautiful.
I thought that RIver’s son, Nolan, was adorable and connected with all the characters in the book. He had the hearts of River and his sister and all his tough-guy friends. They would do anything for him. I loved watching his relationship with Charleigh and how he welcomed her into this found family. I also enjoyed meeting the other men in the group, and I can’t wait to see all their stories come to life.
If you love romantic suspense with plenty of secrets and a morally gray main character, look no further than From Here to Eternity. I loved this book and cannot wait for the next in this series. Thank you to Valentine PR and the author for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.
read if you like: single dad, he falls first, tortured hero, she’s on the run, touch her and die, romantic suspense, morally gray main character