Let It Be Me

By: Toni Aleo

 

Do you see that woman there?

The one with long, wavy blond hair and blue eyes that used to sparkle?
That’s me, Violet Moore. 
Do you see those men over there?
One is my husband, Rob. 
A man who claimed he loved me, but proved his fist loved me more. 
The other is Tucker McCloud, my savior and confidant. 
I’m torn between what’s right and my own fear.
But not anymore.
I’m taking my life back now.
I will fight back.
I will be happy.

This is the first book I have read by Toni Aleo and I was completely blown away.  I know that this is very different from her Hockey series, but I must say she is extremely talented.  Let It Be Me left me so emotionally drained, I felt like I experienced every single thing that Violet did in the book.  She was a true survivor! I loved that Violet told us her story and I honestly felt that I was reading someones diary.  It blew me away that this is a work of fiction.  To be this realistic, but not from personal experience, was simply amazing.  I rooted for Violet the entire way but never really knew if she would make it. I shed so many tears with this book, it was a little embarrassing (since I was in public) but like I said I felt everything that Violet did.  Then there is Tucker.  Tucker was simply amazing.  He is the type of man you hope and pray you raise your son to be or the one you hope your daughter marries. To see him fight for Violet……swoon.  A story about abuse is never easy to read, but it happens to someone everyday.  My heart, body and soul just ached reading about it. It was a real eye opener.  Thank you Toni for not making light of the subject matter. Thank you for showing just how raw, dirty and in your face it really is.  And thank you for showing that with a little love and support you can change lives.  I will never be the same after reading this book and I think that everyone man or woman should read it.  This book is a true gift and I feel very privileged to have read it.

5+++++++*****

♥ Sophie

Toni Aleo is the author of the Nashville Assassins series: Taking Shots, Trying to Score, Empty Net, and Blue Lines. When not rooting for her beloved Nashville Predators, she’s probably going to her husband’s and son’s hockey games and her daughter’s dance competitions, taking pictures, scrapbooking, or reading the latest romance novel. She lives in the Nashville area with her husband, two children, and a bulldog.