Scars of the Past

So wow! I am utterly blown away by this book. My husband suffers from PTSD daily as a disabled veteran and I am always looking for stories that portray PTSD in any fashion. This book did it right. The emotions were exact and the scars were so real. I loved Reid and his wounds and I just want to heal him. I think this book would be a great read for spouses of veterans with PTSD. Often, we are the ones left without support and sometimes you just don't know what to do but in this book you really get deep into the despair and hurt of the soldiers.
I will be recommending this to all the spouses I know.
I didn't know this was the 3rd in a series so I need to look for the other titles.

Thanks to Netgalley for my ebook cop.y

A well-documented story about a wounded veteran dealing with physical and emotional scars and the process of healing.
Reid’s (and other veterans) journey through severe PTSD and learning to live with his new normal is realistic and poignant at times, with its emphasis on his noble and altruistic organization.
The romance with Keira takes a backseat in a story full of relatable human and animal characters. The miscommunication factor drags the romantic plot a bit too much.
The writing style seemed a bit dry sometimes, with its documentary approach; the suspense dimension related to Bill felt a bit contrived.

I loved this heart wrenching story about Reid and Kiera. They are both wounded warriors and have their own scars. I couldn't put it down until the final page.. This story took me on an emotional roller coaster ride with the characters and their highs and lows. This book touches on suicide, personal drama and healing. I would highly recommend this book. I received this book for free and I am voluntarily leaving this review.

Scars of the Past: A Wounded Warrior is the third book in the Oak Creek series. This is a new author for me and I’m so glad I got to read this book. It was a very emotional book and being a veteran myself, I could empathize with the characters. The author describes the effects of war and symptoms of PTSD on soldiers beautifully. The characters are easy to connect with and their emotions can be felt throughout the book.
Reid McCabe had lost men, his military career, and half a leg in an explosion in Afghanistan. He missed the tight bond he had with his fellow soldiers. When Houston Miller, his former Platoon leader, emailed him about raising awareness of veteran suicide rates, Reid felt like he had a purpose in life again. Adopting Yard, a three-legged dog, complicated his trip but Yard provided him with some much-needed comfort. Working with Houston and helping other veterans helps Reid find peace. He never expected to find love again after his previous girlfriend left him after discovering his amputation. Falling for Keira complicated his life even more. Keira isn’t looking for a relationship, but Reid manages to get through all the barriers she has erected. He’s straight forward and has a soft spot for stray dogs. She can’t seem to resist the attraction between the two of them. But can they overcome all their fears, or will the past keep them from having their happy ever after?
Although I was slightly confused after reading the prologue and then reading further and discovering the man in the prologue was not the main character. Later when Matt, the man in the prologue, was introduced into the story it all made sense. I really enjoyed reading this book and even though I cried through it, I was so glad to see Reid happy in the end.