What an enjoyable read. The author has written a novel with strong character development and plot line that engage the reader from the very beginning and doesn’t let go until the end. A moving novel that will not disappoint any reader. Highly recommended

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Beautiful cover. Story line that is even better. Highly recommended

Embryonic stem cell therapy in the lives of people coming of the different opinion camps. And pain and heartbreak meeting them there.

Embryonic stem cell therapy is a hot and controversial topics in the world of biomedicine and the human rights fight. No wonder that the authoress Ms Rizzo entered these raging waters with her piece about people coming with different agendas, but realizing that all of them are suffering in some periods and/or areas of their lives.
And I can only applaud to see her trying to stay objective - even if I think that she is identifying with the main heroine Skylar Kendall, a hotheaded journalist trying to prove her worth. I, on the other hand, can better identify with the Hastingses, a conservative couple having more heartbreaks under their belts that the public could even think of.

Skye and Edward Hastings are also the only characters with some growing up for them in the course of the book, so I somehow consider them as a main couple, even if they are romantically involved elsewhere (and I am having no regrets in this, as I love Noelle Hastings, who is a woman very much worth fighting for).
To be honest, Skye truly needs some growing up, as for the most of the book she comes off as an immature, selfish child thinking just about self-protection from the pain. But in the end she proves herself of being a bigger person.
Edward may also need some challenging, mainly in his fathering methods. And I am so sorry for him to try to build the bond during the heartbreaking period of his wife being fighting for her recuperation after an horrible accident.

So where is the reason for 3 stars?
For first, I would love to see more characters being challenged into some growth/change. Two is too little for such a long book.
I also would like to have more convincing villain here - and to see their reasons, really. The crime angle is the weakest link here.
The book is also very long, with a lot of unnecessary details. Smart editing could do wonders.

But still, there is certain human warmth present here. And I can only applaud to any work what preaches more understanding amongst people coming with different agendas! We are all humans.