Reviewer Tour: One Woman Falling by Melanie Campbell

Welcome to the Review Tour for One Woman Falling by Melanie Campbell, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: One Woman Falling
Author: Melanie Campbell
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink
Genre: Inspirational Christian Fiction
Release Date: August 1, 2019

SYNAPSIS

Cassie Peterson lives in an invisible prison of fear, chained by self-doubt and guarded by a relentless warden—her husband. Derrick’s verbal abuse as well as his alcoholism have left Cassie alienated from her family, without friends, and certain she can’t survive on her own.

After an unexpected police visit, Cassie realizes the survival of her four-year-old daughter, Renee, depends on Cassie’s courage to leave. What she doesn’t plan on is Derrick’s vengeful custody fight.

While walking through the treacherous world of divorce, Cassie is encouraged by her spunky new friend, Missy Langdon, to pursue her love of waterfalls. Cassie finds solace in the waterfalls on the agonizing weekends she’s forced to hand Renee over to Derrick. Meanwhile, unexpected help comes in the form of Brian Sutton, an attorney at the firm where Cassie works—but what price will she ultimately pay for his assistance?

As Derrick’s threatening behavior escalates, Cassie questions her choices. How long will her daughter suffer before the custody case is resolved? Why is she drawn to waterfalls during this chaotic time? And who will stand with her when everything comes crashing down?

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My Review 💙

When I picked up this book I had a feeling it was going to be a tough read for me, and in a lot of ways I was right. Being a woman that left an abusive marriage myself, I deeply identified with a lot of things that happened to Cassie and Renee, certain things bringing tears to my eyes and memories to my mind as I'm reading them happen to the characters, reality hitting me hard, and leading me to contemplate my own past and how far I've come in my journey. There are things that happened that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy and breaks my heart when I think of others that have had to endure such injustices.

Despite the tough subject matter, this novel is well written with such heart and authenticity that it wasn't a shock when I found out this story is based on the authors own experiences. The thread of faith and forgiveness, as well as finding your own way, was beauty amid the pain, and I appreciated the satisfying ending.

A heartbreakingly beautiful love story and one that I think everyone needs to read.

My Rating: ★★★★

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Melanie Campbell is a member of Oregon Christian Writers and ACFW. She wrote her first story when she was eight-years-old and has been in love with the power of storytelling ever since. She is also passionate about social issues and holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Oregon, which she obtained during her stint as a single-mom. She’s now married and lives in Oregon’s beautiful Willamette Valley with her husband, their three children, and several spoiled pets.

When not writing, she does the bookkeeping and other office work for her husband’s painting business, obsesses over the well-being of their three daughters, and cooks healthy meals. In the spring, you may find her hitting the trails to one of Oregon’s magnificent waterfalls.

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*I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions are completely honest, and my own.