The Heart Of It by Molly O'Keefe

I always love it when I find a new author that I become attached to their writing. Molly O’Keefe is one of those writers that I have embraced each book that I have read. She knows how to get to the heart of the the story with intense emotion and beautiful talent. I was excited to be asked to review one of her new short stories as a special project. Here are my thoughts on this new release.

The Heart Of It by Molly O’Keefe
Publisher: Molly O’Keefe (February 29, 2016)
Publication Date: February 29, 2016

Synopsis:
On the outside rich and successful Gabe Paterson has everything. No one would guess the ghosts from his past are tearing him apart. Desperate, he reaches out to Elena – a resilient call girl, with her own childhood scars – for help. In their moments of honesty, the two forge the most surprising relationship of their lives.

But will they be brave enough to make it into something more?

Excerpt:

“Oh God, her smile as she turned could have brought him to his knees, if he weren’t glued to the door.
She bent, pushing the dress over her hips and letting it fall to the floor, revealing black lace panties, pale skin, and the most beautiful ass he’d ever seen.
Legs and lace and skin and perfection. That was her. That was all he saw.”

Excerpt From: Molly O’Keefe. “The Heart Of It.” iBooks.

My Thoughts on The Heart Of It

Tackling an emotional subject such as child abuse is difficult for any author but to be able to wrap the subject in and around a love story is a great talent indeed. Molly O’Keefe has a special touch with this story by choosing to address child abuse victims as they learn to care for another, learn how to enjoy pleasure, and how to love another person beyond their own feelings of inadequacy.

The short story is long in understanding as the author grasps how uncomfortable and unsure a victim would feel. But she has created the perfect partner for both of them. Very different people, but the same in many ways as they complement each other. In this story, there’s not a lot of passion, but there plenty of emotion, longing, and yearning for more along with hope for the future and even, perhaps, a beautiful happy ever after.

I would love to see this book expanded into a full length story to see how these two make it work together. Wonderful project, a beautiful story, plus the belief that there is healing and someone for everyone, regardless of the circumstances. Not to be missed!

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