Title: The Last Hour (Thompson Sisters)
Author: Charles
Sheehan-Miles
Release date: April 19, 2013
Age Group: Adult
Genre: Contemporary
Synopsis
Her life begins to unravel as a jealous colleague puts her fellowship in jeopardy and a haunting secret Ray Sherman carried home from Afghanistan comes to light.
Hounded by a federal investigation and the ensuing media feeding frenzy, Carrie and Ray desperately lean on each other, until a disastrous accident puts both Ray and her sister’s lives at risk.
In the last hour, Carrie and Ray will each find themselves faced with a choice.
A choice that will change everything.
Lesley's Review
I am sitting here, in front of the
computer with tears running down my face. This book has touched me to my soul.
I thought I’ve read some pretty deep and heart-wrenching stories, I was proved
wrong. Mr. Sheehan-Miles pulled this one out of the depth of his soul and
wrecked me. Even though this story had me bawling my eyes out, it’s one of the
BEST books I have EVER read. This was written so brilliantly, the story
gripping and haunting. I seriously have
one of the worst book hangovers EVER.I’m glad I made the choice to read this
book. Because after all, it all comes down to the choices we make.
Ray Sherman is an
Army veteran, returning home after being honorably discharged from Active duty
service. He’s had it rough this past tour. You can tell he is haunted,
tormented by the tragedies he has witnessed.He is keeping a secret but he made
a choice to share, to right the wrong that occurred. He meets up with his best
friend Dylan, a former member of his fire team, in New York and his life starts
to look up.
Carrie Thompson is a graduate student working on her PhD. A
real no shit, scientist. She has worked hard and has a promising career ahead
of her. She had lead a fairly charmed life, acting as mother to her many
sisters. An independent woman to a fault. However, unbeknownst to her, jealous
people threaten to take her hard worked for achievements away from her.
Carrie and Ray are introduced through Dylan and Alex, his
best friend and her sister. The two immediately hit it off becoming instant
friends and stay in almost constant contact. Their love grows and blooms. They
learn to lean on each other working through the problems that flood their
lives. Carrie finds someone who takes care of her and Ray learns that he wants
to be there and take care of Carrie, to protect her. They make the ultimate
commitment to each other, becoming man and wife.
“Ray had turned my life upside down, and made it mean more than I’d ever
imagined. In the last nine months, I’d experienced both the highest and the
lowest points of my life…..”
“That feeling that I
could touch the sky? That’s exactly how you make me feel.”
Ray made the choice to release his secret, Carrie made the
choice to ignore drama. Choices have consequences, whether good or bad. Often causing a domino effect, and we don’t
always know where they fall. Carrie is left on her own to deal with everything,
just as she thought she found her everything, the love of her life. But Ray hasn’t left her yet, he’s haunting.Ultimately,
you see how wonderful a person Ray is and the lengths he would go through to
help people and love Carrie. He is not a
selfish man and in the end, it all comes back to choices. It comes back to the
fact that life doesn’t always work out for those of us who follow the rules or
make the correct choices. Choices are many and decisions are hard. We don’t always have the pretty package with the bow on top
….sometimes it’s shredded and battered.
“I don’t have home
without him…...I won’t give up on him. Do you hear me, Doctor? Don’t you give
up on him!”
This story is going to haunt me. I’m still sniffling as I
close out this review. (Which does not do justice to this book) I wanted to
curse out Mr. Sheehan-Miles. I wanted to crawl in that book and make it all
better, to fix the wrongs and give them the happy ending they so deserved. But
that’s the beauty of this story isn’t it. It’s real. It’s life. Not everyone’s
story is a Fairy tale. I love everything about this story. I will cherish this
story and keep it in a special place.
This is genius writing at it finest. I would give this book 10 stars if I could but 5 STARS it
is. I leave with the final haunting
words…..
“I love you, Carrie”
Purchase Links
About
the Author
Charles Sheehan-Miles has been a soldier, computer
programmer, short-order cook and non-profit executive. He is the author of
several fiction and non-fiction books, including the indie bestsellers Just
Remember to Breathe and Republic: A Novel of America's Future.
Direct links:
http://www.sheehanmiles.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/remembertobreathe/
https://twitter.com/CSheehanMiles
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I'm almost afraid to read it! Great review.
ReplyDeleteLOVED A Song for Julia so I am sure I will LOVE this one too
ReplyDeleteGreat Review! Good to know I'll need the tissues.
ReplyDeleteAdded to my TBR...hope to win so I can read it!
ReplyDeleteSounds like one of those books I'm going to read & have my two teenage boys& husband looking at me like I'm crazy for getting so emotional over a book I'm reading!
ReplyDeleteI've loved this series so far! I just started The Last Hour.
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