Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Desperate Trails by Mila A. Ballentine [Review]




Author: Mila A. Ballentine

Genre: Romance / Suspense / Mystery

Audience: 18 + 




If the opportunity arose, Drew Tanner would probably trade places with just about anyone. He wasn’t a stranger to misery, but he had an unquenchable need for acceptance that spanned his entire childhood leading up to the present. Throughout that time, he saw how elusive and fickle the nature of love could be, and experienced unyielding misfortunes until a newfound friend made those hellish moments somehow bearable.


Despite his new friendship, things at home continue to deteriorate, making it difficult for him to cope with the situation, let alone breathe. But, an opportune moment arises out of his suffering that will potentially change the course of the life he’s known and he’ll have to decide if he wants to continue living this way or choose a new path, a decision that could change his life forever. Whatever he decides, Drew’s life is about to change, and there is no guarantee that his life will change for the better.



Mila A. Ballentine is a best-selling, award winning mystery writer who doesn't shy away from writing about things that grasp the core of her imagination. Her writing is an extension of her mind's eye and there is always an element of truth in each of her books. She studied Creative Writing and Communication Arts at a City University of New York. When she's not writing, she enjoys traveling or doing anything that allows her to put her creative energy to use.


2014 New York Book Festival -Science Fiction/Horror ~ Runner Up
 Thin Skin Soul Pinned

2014 Halloween Book Festival - Horror ~ Honorable Mention
 Thin Skin Soul Pinned: The Entire Story (Thin Skin Soul Pinned  and Unpinned)





This was such an amazing coming of age/love story. I got to follow childhood friends grow up into adults. Some made bad choices others had their choices, at times, made for them. It was such a beautiful love story. Watching these friends leave home and live their own lives was interesting and at times heartbreaking. Ballentine's writing not only told me a story but I also felt all the emotions that the characters were going through. I just love this author and can't wait to find out where she takes me next!


 




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1 comment:

  1. Thank you for reviewing Desperate Trails on your blog. I’m thrilled that you enjoyed reading it and I hope that your viewers will consider reading it as well.
    Best wishes,
    Mila

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