File Size: 397 KB
Print Length: 290 pages
Publisher: Black Opal Books (May 9, 2012)
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Author's Website: http://mona-karel.com
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Bethany
Acton has come a long way from the day she was an abused child-bride of a
dissolute jet setter. Now divorced and single, she writes for a lifestyles
magazine, lives out of her motor home, and answers only to her boss—when he can
find her. She has overcome her horrendous past and taken control of her own
life. But when Jonathan Merritt, a rising star in wildlife photography, enters
her world, she learns that control is a tenuous thing. His past was despicable,
but it hasn’t affected his future...until now. Jonathan knows he has met the
woman with whom he wants to spend his future, but first he must admit his role
in her past. Afraid the truth will turn her against him, he tries to gain her
trust and affection before confessing. But the longer he hesitates, the harder
it becomes to tell her. Can Jonathan gain enough of her love and trust for her
to forgive what he did—or will his past indiscretions destroy his only chance
for happiness?
NADENE’S REVIEW OF TEACH ME TO FORGET
Teach me to forget is a poignant contemporary
romance set in San Francisco. The
setting was appropriately described which I believed helped with the
development of the story.
Bethany, the lead female character, is an
accomplished writer who has been emotionally and psychologically abused by her
ex-husband. After escaping the source of her abuse, she embarked on a whole new
life; however the issues of her abuse had not been dealt with. She basically isolated herself and never
stayed in one place for too long. She
was nervous about getting close to anyone and she used her writing as an
emotional crutch. She tried to cover up her insecurities by being overly
sarcastic and acting tough.
Jonathan Merritt is a wildlife photographer. He is
very arrogant and egoistical. I believe that this was a defense mechanism on
his part based on the issues of his past. Both he and Bethany had a lot in
common a fact which he was to eventually learn. Even though he displayed such
arrogant behavior it was obvious that he was a man of compassion and was
capable of genuine love. This was evident in his photographs and in the way he
treated Bethany.
I loved how the characters grew throughout the
story. Bethany was able to overcome her pain and insecurities with Jonathan’s
help. During this time Jonathan was able to come to terms with his past and the
role he had inadvertently played in Bethany’s past. During this process of
healing they fell in love. I was glad to see Bethany overcoming her past and
being able to trust again.
The plot was interesting and as result I was
compelled to continue reading to see the outcome of the story. I say this because I felt that the story was
moving too slowly. The concept was easy to
follow.
The romance between the characters developed
gradually and was very realistic. The love scenes were tasteful and not too
graphic. This story emphasized that the
first step to overcoming emotional wounds is the forgiveness of self and of
that of the person who was the initial cause. Readers can identify with Bethany
and her problems and how she was able to triumph in the end.
This is the second story I am reading for this
author and I would definitely recommend this book to readers who are looking
for an atypical contemporary romance.
Title was awarded 4 Satin Pillows
Heat Rating 2 candles.
