Review: Treading Water – Marie Force (NOR)

Treading Water by Marie Force
Series:  Trilogy #1
Release Date: October 25, 2011
Publisher:  Marie Force
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Source:  Night Owl Reviews
Buy the book at: Amazon 

Love is the last thing on Jack Harrington’s mind when he sets out to meet Andi Walsh’s flight. Recently back to work after spending more than a year tending to his comatose wife, Jack is focused on getting through each day and caring for his three daughters. However, the moment he sets eyes on Andrea Walsh, the interior designer who has come to decorate the hotel his company is building in Newport, Rhode Island, Jack begins to wonder if Andi might be his second chance. After a disastrous marriage, Andi, single mom to a hearing-impaired son, isn’t exactly looking for love, either, but that’s what she finds with Jack. The two embark on a long-distance relationship fraught with challenges as they balance the needs of their children and dueling careers while Jack continues to care for his wife, Clare. Just when Jack thinks his life is once again settled, he is confronted with a new challenge that tests him in ways he never could’ve imagined, leaving him to wonder if “happily ever after” is in the cards for him.

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Reviewed by: Shannschoice

One phone call changed Jack Harrington’s life. In that moment, everything changed and his world collapsed. Hearing that his wife, Clare, has been in an accident and critically injured, he didn’t think things could get worse. But when he finds out she will most likely never recover from the head injuries she received, he holds onto every last ounce of hope he has that she will. He needs to believe that for himself as well as for their 3 girls.

Fourteen months later, Jack’s left to move on with his life…not only for him but for his girls as well. With Clare not showing any type of improvement, it’s time he started living again. His first act, getting back to the architectural firm he owns with this best friend, Jamie Booth.

After celebrating his return, it’s back to business. He takes on the Infinity Hotel project and starts with entertaining their design team for two weeks as they come to get the “summer cottage” feel from the Rhode Island area. Jack’s life changes forever when he meets the team lead, Andrea. From that meeting, we follow Jack on his journey to move on.

We cry with Jack as he come to terms with his feelings for a woman who isn’t his wife, cringe as he deals with his teenage daughters when trying to fold Andi and her son into his life and cry a lot more when the one thing he hoped for finally comes true with devastating effects.

This isn’t your typical romance where you’re positive you’re going to get the happy ending you were hoping for at the beginning. It will rip your heart out at times and having you weeping for joy at others. A stunning story about learning to love again and learning when to let go to those you love.

Nov 01, 2011 | B005YRL04Y
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