…Back in
January, I won a copy of the Garda Series by Stacy
Eaton. With my busy season at work along with starting to teach, not to
mention chasing around a crazy two-year-old, I’ve just now got to sit down and
read it the first book, Garda:
Welcome to the Realm! The second I started it though, I couldn’t put it
down because I had to know what was going to happen with the different
relationships. I’m excited to start the next book in the series and I’ll be
sure to post a review of it, too.
Summary
“He is my destiny."
There is a place that lies between
heaven and Earth, it is called The Realm. Within this place, the Guards of
Peace, known as Garda Síochána, learn to guide and protect the ones that live
below until they are called home.
Officer Corey Hamilton is dedicated
to being the best that she can be, in uniform and out. Her loving nature,
compassionate thoughts, and warrior strength make her the perfect candidate to
join the Garda Síochána and spend her eternity protecting and guiding others.
Just before Corey dies in a
line-of-duty accident, she meets Officer Mitchell O’Reilly. Her feelings for
him may change her destiny, but not for the better, as she falls in love with
this married man. Brock, Corey’s personal Garda, will bring her home to The
Realm and attempt to train her for her future, even while she still fights for
her past.
Will Brock be able to direct Corey
down the right path, or will she cross the line and fall from grace? Join
Corey, Mitchell, and Brock for an emotional and heart-pounding adventure that
is sure to make you wonder if angels are really guiding us in our everyday
lives.
Review
This book definitely kept me on my toes because
secrets were being revealed all over the place! And when the secrets were
revealed, it totally changed your opinion on the characters. For instance, when
Mitch started to fall in love with Corey, I was almost mad at him because he was
married. But then a huge secret was revealed that immediately made me feel
sorry for him and begin rooting for him. While I’m not normally into “other
worlds,” I found myself interested and wanting to know more about The Realm. While
the book ended “happily ever after,” I’m not sure that I’m satisfied with the
ending. I found myself still feeling sorry for Mitch that he was having to “settle”
with what he had because I just wasn’t convinced that he was okay with the
decision. Also, Corey completely reminded me of a police officer that I work
with…looks, actions, everything. It was crazy!
Side note: I did NOT like the first name for the
baby girl. Isn’t it awkward who she was named after? Now you’ll have to read to
see what I mean. J Still, it was a good, easy, fun read
that I would recommend.
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