Review of FATE: Book One
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "FATE: Book One" by Richard P. Ley.]
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
― Lao Tzu
The quote above perfectly captures the essence of this book. FATE: Reunited to Save Each Other’s Lives by Richard P. Ley is a romance novel following the lives of Jake and his childhood sweetheart, Samantha (aka Sam). Their love story abruptly ended when Jake went to college, and Sam’s family moved away shortly after that. Jake ended up marrying someone else, and Sam was dating a Mexican guy named Carlos. When Sam noticed Jake boarding the same flight she was on, she couldn’t help getting excited to catch up with him. When she approached him, she had no idea that he was about to take a lethal dose of sleeping pills. What could have possibly caused him to take such a drastic measure? Could their chance meeting change their destinies? Grab your copy of this book to find out!
Jake and Sam’s first reunion on the flight and what transpired in the lavatory were things I didn’t enjoy. It seemed like a man’s fantasy, and I don’t think women will quite appreciate Sam’s character portrayal in the initial chapters. I understand that a woman could behave that way, but it put me off slightly. Having said that, how the author brought it all together in the end was a twist I did not see coming, and it put many of my concerns to rest. The story beautifully depicts how fate very often designs unexpected outcomes.
Jake’s overall character was that of a perfect gentleman, always reminding himself and Sam that he was happily married. I admired their friendship and their willingness to go above and beyond to help each other out in times of need. Except for the initial chapters, I think the author did a good job developing their characters, and it added some depth to the story. The suspense around why Jake was so depressed and how Carlos’s backstory connected to the plot kept me invested in the book.
I think the book was quite short, and adding more about Jake and Sam’s childhood love story could help readers relate to them. I also missed not learning much about Jake’s wife and their married life. However, these are minor issues, and they do not affect my overall rating in any way.
There’s quite a bit of profanity and sexual content, so I would recommend this book to adults who enjoy romance novels and are comfortable with such language. Readers who enjoy an emotional story about an anguished hero, a vulnerable heroine in need of being rescued, and a suspense-filled plot will greatly enjoy FATE. With no major complaints, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I am eager to read other books by this author. According to the book’s description page on Amazon, a movie based on this novel is in production; I would love to watch it when it’s released.
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FATE: Book One
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“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
― Lao Tzu
The quote above perfectly captures the essence of this book. FATE: Reunited to Save Each Other’s Lives by Richard P. Ley is a romance novel following the lives of Jake and his childhood sweetheart, Samantha (aka Sam). Their love story abruptly ended when Jake went to college, and Sam’s family moved away shortly after that. Jake ended up marrying someone else, and Sam was dating a Mexican guy named Carlos. When Sam noticed Jake boarding the same flight she was on, she couldn’t help getting excited to catch up with him. When she approached him, she had no idea that he was about to take a lethal dose of sleeping pills. What could have possibly caused him to take such a drastic measure? Could their chance meeting change their destinies? Grab your copy of this book to find out!
Jake and Sam’s first reunion on the flight and what transpired in the lavatory were things I didn’t enjoy. It seemed like a man’s fantasy, and I don’t think women will quite appreciate Sam’s character portrayal in the initial chapters. I understand that a woman could behave that way, but it put me off slightly. Having said that, how the author brought it all together in the end was a twist I did not see coming, and it put many of my concerns to rest. The story beautifully depicts how fate very often designs unexpected outcomes.
Jake’s overall character was that of a perfect gentleman, always reminding himself and Sam that he was happily married. I admired their friendship and their willingness to go above and beyond to help each other out in times of need. Except for the initial chapters, I think the author did a good job developing their characters, and it added some depth to the story. The suspense around why Jake was so depressed and how Carlos’s backstory connected to the plot kept me invested in the book.
I think the book was quite short, and adding more about Jake and Sam’s childhood love story could help readers relate to them. I also missed not learning much about Jake’s wife and their married life. However, these are minor issues, and they do not affect my overall rating in any way.
There’s quite a bit of profanity and sexual content, so I would recommend this book to adults who enjoy romance novels and are comfortable with such language. Readers who enjoy an emotional story about an anguished hero, a vulnerable heroine in need of being rescued, and a suspense-filled plot will greatly enjoy FATE. With no major complaints, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I am eager to read other books by this author. According to the book’s description page on Amazon, a movie based on this novel is in production; I would love to watch it when it’s released.
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FATE: Book One
View: on Bookshelves |
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