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Victoria has always been envious of her friend’s attractiveness, how men desired
her. Just once, she’d like to know what that’s like. After all, “wasn’t there
more to this existence than work, and feeding her cat, before she spent her
evenings alone reading a book or taking a relaxing bath?” (65) This time, she’s
letting the reins loose in “Strange Heat;” however, she’ll soon realize that
when you play with fire, sometimes you get burned.
And
can a battered woman learn to forget the severe trauma and find the strength to
love and trust again? “Somehow, you’ve got to learn to push forward, keep
moving on until one day, you don’t think so much about it. Maybe
you’ll always remember. Maybe it will haunt you in some small way. But, being a
survivor can strengthen you too. We shouldn’t let our fears paralyze us,
Caitlyn. Believe me, I still feel it. But not as much as I used to.” (276) Still
battling with their demons, Caitlyn and Jack struggle to break free from their
pasts and find comfort in each other. This one was probably the best and the
most gripping.
Directions of the Heart is a
well-written and lovely compilation of love and friendship. Although
long-winded at times, the stories are genuine and endearing. The author
certainly knows the way to readers’ hearts. A fun, delightful read!
My rating: 4 stars
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