Review
Unforgiven
(Unbreakable #3)
by
Rebecca Shea
Unforgiven
(Unbreakable #3)
by
Rebecca Shea
| Release Date: September 18, 2014 |
~ Synopsis ~
A companion novel to "Unbreakable" & "Undone" and is the final book in the Unbreakable series -- This is Lindsay and Matt's story.
Lindsay Christianson seemingly has it all—the perfect career, the perfect boyfriend, and the best-laid plans for a perfect life—until one phone call changes everything.
With a moments notice, Lindsay must choose between her perfect life and her professional dreams. The choice momentarily seems clear when the opportunity to propel her career abruptly sends her across the country, leaving everything she loves behind in North Carolina.
Navigating a new city with a broken heart and a job where her colleagues will do anything to sabotage her success, the pressure quickly becomes too great. When old habits resurface, Lindsay finds herself chasing demons she thought were long since buried.
With pain and destruction left in her wake, will Lindsay find a way to erase the damage she’s done, or will her sins remain unforgiven?
**This book is a Contemporary Romance and contains mature subject matter. It is not intended for those under 17 years of age.**
~ Excerpt ~
“All right, everyone.” Lindsay stands up and pushes back her chair slightly. She wobbles a bit on her heels and rests her hand on my shoulder to steady herself. “Apparently, tonight is as good as any night to let you all in on a little secret.” She wipes the palms of her hands down the sides of her black dress.
“So, for a little over a year now, Matt and I have been seeing each other.” There are a few chuckles, but mostly everyone sits silently listening to Lindsay. “We’ve kept it quiet for a while simply because it’s what worked for us.” She shrugs. “It started off casual and just turned into more, and we didn’t really make a big deal out of it.” She looks down at me and smiles the most beautiful, genuine smile I’ve ever seen. Her blue eyes sparkle in the lights from the crystal chandelier and her long, blonde hair hangs in waves. She looks almost angelic in the dimly lit room. “So, cat’s out of the bag.” She laughs and raises her glass. I stand up and raise my glass next to hers. “To Matt and me,” she says with a smile on her beautiful face. I lean in and press a long kiss to her lips while everyone hoots and hollers around us.
“I love you, sweet girl,” I say between kisses.
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~ Review ~
The final installment of the Unbreakable Series......Can all things be Forgiven or will some things remain Unforgiven? Well that's a loaded question. This is Lindsay and Matt's story and what a story it was.
I started this book completely absorbed in all things Matt & Lindsay. Wrapped up in their carefree love and comfort, but leave it to Rebecca Shea to pull the rug out from under me and leave me screaming at my kindle.
Having met Lindsay and Matt in the previous installments in the series I was aware of Lindsay's not soooo pretty childhood and her struggles to make her own choices. Matt accepted Lindsay and all of her "scars" but sometimes your head overrules your heart and you are left to deal with the fallout. The term, "The Grass is Greener on The Other Side" comes to mind.
The decision to choose career over love sends Lindsay across the country into a totally different world. One that she may not be strong enough to survive. Alone in a new place, with no friends or family is hard enough but add to that a job that isn't quite what you thought it would be and you may just find yourself in a downward spiral.
I went from loving both Lindsay and Matt to hating them both at times. It was like a car accident that you just can't help but look at. I kept willing the characters to make different choices but as we all know, we all have to "live and learn".
Sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom to put things in perspective. The only way to go is up or lay down and die. The road "home" may not be easy but determination and perserverance will prevail. When you make it back, can you make amends for the wrongs you have committed or will you remain Unforgiven?
Although this is Lindsay and Matt's story we also get to play catch up with Jess and Gabe and Reagan and Landon. Catching up with Landon is something I will never get tired of. We are also introduced to Melissa and Jonah. Although I tried not to like Jonah there was just something about him that make him likeable. I think Rebecca left herself some wiggle room if she decides to write him a spin-off or standalone . I don't think we've even begun to scratch the surface of who Jonah is.
As with the other installments in this series, Rebecca had me glued to my kindle waiting to see how things would play out. Would Lindsay and Matt find comfort in the arms of others or find their way back to one another? Guess you're going to have to pick up your copy of Unforgiven to find out! I will definitely be waiting on whatever Rebecca Shea has up here sleeve next.
~ Rating ~
Unbreakable
Undone
~ About the Author ~
Rebecca Shea is the USA Today Bestselling author of Unbreakable and Undone. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her family and her beagle, Miles. From the time Rebecca could read she has had a passion for books. Rebecca spends her days working full-time and her nights writing, bringing stories to life. Born and raised in Minnesota, Rebecca moved to Arizona in 1999 to escape the bitter winters. When not working or writing, she can be found on the sidelines of her sons football games, or watching her daughter at ballet class. Rebecca is fueled by insane amounts of coffee, margaritas, Laffy Taffy (except the banana ones), and happily ever afters.
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