Reviewer: Robyn Roberts
Title: Always Tomorrow
Author: Shada Royce
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
ISBN-13: e-book (Short Story)
Re-release Date: April 2008
Genre/Sub-genre: Historical Romance
Year/Setting: Netherlands/England, 1799-1802
Overall Rating: 3.25
Sexual Content Rating: Subtle
Language (Profanity/Slang) Rating: None
Violent Content Rating: None
Shada's Website:
www.shadaroyce.com
Gavin is forced to watch as his best friend, Edward, dies in his arms. Edward’s dying wish is for Gavin to give a letter to his wife, and one to his mistress. Gavin agrees, knowing that he’d rather die himself before facing Ed’s wife, Sarah. The beautiful Sarah, his best friend’s wife, the woman whom he had slept with and who still haunted his dreams.
When Gavin finally reaches Sarah, she tries to have him thrown out. What should she do to the man who loved her and left her? Gavin forces his way into her home to make sure he honors Ed’s final requests. He hangs his hopes on the fact that there is always tomorrow. Will tomorrow bring a second chance for him?
This wonderfully romantic short story gives us a glimpse into the torture that Gavin put himself through as he lived with a secret that he never told his best friend. He’s now racked with guilt because he feels responsible for Ed’s death. Sarah is a woman of great fortitude and resilience. She’s got chutzpah and lots of it. I admire the courage she used to face down Gavin at his most formidable. Can each of them put aside the past and give themselves a chance at a future together?
I really enjoyed this story. It was complete in the sense of a story, but I felt it would have been better in a longer format. It felt a little rushed and the great emotional highs and lows felt a little level because the story had to move quickly. Overall, Always Tomorrow is a pleasant diversion and good story.
Robyn
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