Freed by Helen Hardt: Review

There are some authors that just surprise the heck out of you once in a while. I’ve been reading the Steel Brothers series by Helen Hardt and she really puts the reader through the ringer on this latest installment.

If you have been following Dale and Ashley‘s story, you’re not gonna believe this one! Hang on while reading this new release! Read below for my full review.

Freed by Helen Hardt
Series: Steel Brothers Saga #18
Publisher: ‎ Waterhouse Press LLC (June 29, 2021)
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1642632712

OVERVIEW:
When you hit rock bottom, there’s nowhere to go…

Dale Steel has spent his life running from the horror of his past, so he’s completely unprepared for horror to follow him into the present. But that’s exactly what it’s done. His only hope is his love for Ashley White, so he grabs hold with both hands, determined to escape his bleak existence.

Ashley is so in love she can’t see straight. Dale—and the thrall he holds over her—has given her a new outlook on sex and relationships, and she’s all in. Things are finally falling into place.

But Ashley and Dale’s troubles are far from over. An untimely death disrupts their hopes at happiness, followed by a phone call that leaves Dale even more grief-stricken. He must make an important decision. Two roads lie in front of him, but only one will free him.

Freed by Helen Hardt Review

It’s tough to read a story where someone is so completely disgusted with themselves that they can barely function. They are physically hard-working, brilliant, and focused. But emotionally they are a wreck.

This describes Dale completely. In Freed, the author has thrown so many emotional ups and downs into the story that it actually has a very dark edge. She finally gives up the deepest darkest secret that Dale holds about his past. It is graphic and not for the faint of heart.

This is definitely not a story for you if you are sensitive to harsh topics involving children. It was hard to read that part but yet it gives us so much insight into Dale’s emotional being and actions.

But Hardt does bring some light into the story to help balance everything. She is a gifted author that will tie you up in knots, tears running, but then let you down easily with an ending which gives you hope for the future and leads you into the next installment.

Freed is one you will never forget as Hardt this story with deep, emotional visuals; the intensity of their connection, their all consuming passion, and depth of love.

Heat level – high, depth of love – high, sigh factor level – high!

5 Emotional STARS!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.