
The characters fell flat for me and even though there was some "development" it wasn't well written (at least in my opinion). I absolutely despise giving 1 and 2 star ratings to books but I honestly cannot give this book a better rating. It actually is on my all time favorite list. I have nothing against this author, I loved her book, Love Finds You in North Pole, Alaska. I tried to continue reading but I could not force myself to. Crutchfield, Founder, Christ 4responders and Chaplain, Katy, Texas Fire & EMS" "Loree Lough s characters allow us to re-explore what happened ten years agoand examine our feelings, perhaps like never before." Rev. "Loree Lough proves once again her superb storytelling skills in From Ashes to Honor, peopled by characters so lifelike they seem to jump from the pages." Cathy Bryant, author of the award-winning Texas Roads and A Path Less Traveled Will their past finally bring them closer or as the tenth anniversary of 9/11 draws near drive them farther apart? But hard questions linger: Can they truly move beyond their past harsh judgments and harsh words? When Austin, now an EMT, responds to an emergency at Mercy s school, both are stunned and wary.įinally their common and painful memories turn suspicion into friendship, then romance. Haunted by her own memories of 9/11, Mercy takes a job as a school counselor in Baltimore.

Trying to live with his one regret causes hatred and bitterness to consume Austin, and when counselor Mercy Samara recommends desk duty, Austin resigns. history, New York police officer Austin Finley ignored the call from his brother, who d been bugging him for days. Minutes before two jumbo jets changed U.S.

If he had only answered that last phone call from the World Trade Center. SOON TO BE AN AUDIO BOOK AUDIBLE! (NOTE: INCORRECTLY LISTED AS CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE IT'S MAINSTREAM FICTION.
