Review by Shawna Morgan -- Heartaches by H.M. Irwing
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Review by Shawna Morgan -- Heartaches by H.M. Irwing
[Following is a volunteer review of "Heartaches" by H.M. Irwing.]
Heartaches by H.M. Irwing is a disturbingly compelling book. I was honestly shocked after the horror our heroine suffered in the prologue and worried after chapter 1 but renewed upon meeting our hero in chapter 2, no he is not perfect but nobody is. Rafe Brown embodies a good man, strong, not just physically but emotionally; everyone has a past. It's how one uses this going forward, to make a difference. If not to affect just one person but hopefully many, in a positive way.
I give this book 4 stars out of 4, let me be frank this book is not for the feigned of heart. The book is very well written and I was astounded to find only 2 typos, which is why I gave it the full rating. I do not recommend anyone under 16 read this book. This book has strong language in the first chapter, including erotic scenes that I would rate at a level 1, again in the first chapter. It then takes a disturbing twist by chapter 3 as the first rape scene takes place. It is written graphically and rather erotically as poor Anna is confused by the sensations. Does she like it even though her body responds? But she didn't ask for this? And yet she didn't say no. I almost stopped reading the book after this. My heart ached for poor Anna.
After a day or so repreave I decided to finish the book, it isn't called Heartaches for no reason. Our author has a story to tell and I believe in happy endings. Chapter 2 gives us a glimpse at our hero, that he has a past as well; maybe the two can help one another. In chapter 4 Anna meets Rafe and puts her trust in him, only to be let down again by the world. There seems to be no justice for Anna but Rafe is there for her and the pair decide to start a new life, in a new city. We meet new characters and Anna developes new friendships and her character grows into a wonderful, confidant woman.
As Anna's character grows so does her infatuation with Rafe. Although he is not immune to her he fears his own emotional baggage. Rafe does not feel worthy of her love and so our own heartache grows as we read about his betrayal. The two are connected in more ways than one. But it is Anna who stands up for her man! She convinces him to fight together, as one.
As I stated previously, I was dismayed at the beginning of this book due to the eroticized rape and drugging of the victims but I cannot wait to read the second book in the series. I am invested in these characters and I feel certain my happy ending is coming.
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Heartaches by H.M. Irwing is a disturbingly compelling book. I was honestly shocked after the horror our heroine suffered in the prologue and worried after chapter 1 but renewed upon meeting our hero in chapter 2, no he is not perfect but nobody is. Rafe Brown embodies a good man, strong, not just physically but emotionally; everyone has a past. It's how one uses this going forward, to make a difference. If not to affect just one person but hopefully many, in a positive way.
I give this book 4 stars out of 4, let me be frank this book is not for the feigned of heart. The book is very well written and I was astounded to find only 2 typos, which is why I gave it the full rating. I do not recommend anyone under 16 read this book. This book has strong language in the first chapter, including erotic scenes that I would rate at a level 1, again in the first chapter. It then takes a disturbing twist by chapter 3 as the first rape scene takes place. It is written graphically and rather erotically as poor Anna is confused by the sensations. Does she like it even though her body responds? But she didn't ask for this? And yet she didn't say no. I almost stopped reading the book after this. My heart ached for poor Anna.
After a day or so repreave I decided to finish the book, it isn't called Heartaches for no reason. Our author has a story to tell and I believe in happy endings. Chapter 2 gives us a glimpse at our hero, that he has a past as well; maybe the two can help one another. In chapter 4 Anna meets Rafe and puts her trust in him, only to be let down again by the world. There seems to be no justice for Anna but Rafe is there for her and the pair decide to start a new life, in a new city. We meet new characters and Anna developes new friendships and her character grows into a wonderful, confidant woman.
As Anna's character grows so does her infatuation with Rafe. Although he is not immune to her he fears his own emotional baggage. Rafe does not feel worthy of her love and so our own heartache grows as we read about his betrayal. The two are connected in more ways than one. But it is Anna who stands up for her man! She convinces him to fight together, as one.
As I stated previously, I was dismayed at the beginning of this book due to the eroticized rape and drugging of the victims but I cannot wait to read the second book in the series. I am invested in these characters and I feel certain my happy ending is coming.
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Heartaches
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