Better Endings
By
Tina Hogan Grant
When I finished Reckless Beginnings, my heart was torn apart for what Tammy Mellows life had been like and what she had gone through. Some bad choices in her life had put her in some awful situations. Better Endings picks up with Tammy finally able to move on with her life after an abusive relationship with the father of her son, Matt. But now she has insecurities and trust issues and she becomes dependent on alcohol. Where will her life go from here?

Book 2 in the series, Better Endings, is Tammy's story of overcoming and finding the way for herself to be a better mom and a stronger woman. There are challenges she has to face and those aren't easy. Does she have the strength, determination and will power to find the right path for her life and her destiny? Then what should happen but in walks a hunk of a guy named Dwayne and Tammy's life takes a turn.

I love the character of Tammy. She's a strong hearted and determined woman who will do what it takes to provide for her son. She's not afraid of taking on challenges and working hard. She still believes in the American Dream and that there is a better way. It's just figuring out what that is.

As the story progressed, I felt like was right in the thick of things with Tammy. When she finds that she loves the life surrounding the world of commercial fishing, I was enthralled with how descriptive the writing was. I learned so much from the work it takes to even get out on the boat. Then the dangers and hazards of being out on the sea with unpredictable weather had my palms sweating. The writing is detailed and intricate....I was as involved in the action as the characters were. Then the other side with the peacefulness and calm feelings of being on the docks and water it brought to Tammy were just as well written. I truly cared for this character and really wanted her to find her American Dream and happiness.

I want to thank Ms. Grant for the honor and opportunity to read an ARC copy of this book. This review is my own thoughts and opinions of a great sequel (which can be read as a stand alone) and I recommend it highly.