Shannan Harper’s Review
Most couples are excited to find out that they’re
expecting a little bundle. Not so for Brian and
Lachelle Jackson. Twenty-three years ago, Lachelle
lost a baby because of medical condition and
almost died. On the day this not-so-good news is
confirmed, the unthinkable happens. Brian, being
a Good Samaritan, is met with an unspeakable
tragedy.
Even though she has her two best friends Tracy
and Vanessa, as well as an ex supporting her after
such an unexpected moment in her life, Lachelle is
continuously concerned about whether she or her
baby will make it through this pregnancy alive.
The prose is wonderfully descriptive and reading it
was like watching a movie in my head. This story
will have you “all up in your feelings” as several
emotional parts can bring on tears; especially near
the end. But you will also feel the joy and the love
of God. Two of the characters deserve a side-eye.
Please don’t get me started on Brian’s ghetto sister,
as well as the Pentecostal aunt who tries to catch the
Holy Ghost at a baby shower.
Another thing that came to mind while reading this
book is that while people should be punished for the
crimes they commit, sometimes we have to extend
grace to others—just like God does for us. The
theme of this book shows that anyone, at anytime
could experience a situation where they need help
or forgiveness after a making a mistake. This was
an amazing book for a first time author, and I am
excited about the next one she creates.
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