Trusting a Warrior by Melanie Hansen: Review

Sometimes a book comes along that catches you off guard. A story that is full of emotion. A story in which the author completely nails it with her deep insight into the touchy subjects like PTSD, despair, death, but balances it beautifully with happiness and love.

This book is one of those and I’m excited to share my review with you for this new release.

Trusting a Warrior by Melanie Hansen
Publisher: Carina Press
Publication Date: November 16, 2020

ABOUT:
George Monteverdi always had one goal, to become a navy SEAL. Now both a SEAL and a K-9 handler, saving lives is his priority. When tragedy touches his own life, he handles it—with the help of his crew and his dog Bosch. Having those guys by his side means he’ll never be alone…though any sort of romance feels like a far away dream.

Heartbroken after her fiancé falls in love with another woman, Lani Abuel seeks comfort in the arms of a stranger, only to find herself pregnant and alone. She’ll do whatever it takes to be a good mother, which means finally facing the trauma in her past. The last thing she expected was a warrior with wounds all too similar to hers finding his way into her heart and loving her child as his own.

As their worlds entwine, Lani and Geo find the joy and redemption they’ve been seeking. But despite the sanctuary they’ve created, a forever love seems impossible. A K-9 handler who spends most of his time deployed with his SEAL team, staring danger in the eye, is far from what Lani—or her baby—needs, and Geo can’t imagine a future doing anything else.

Trusting a Warrior by Melanie Hansen Review

I really wasn’t expecting the depth of emotion that this author was able to achieve. But when I read her bio I completely understand how she was able to convey that level of understanding and balance.

I found myself smiling one minute and tears rolling the next. The author beautifully depicts a budding romance that starts with a true friendship. Both main characters are struggling with the death of a loved one; learning how to manage their emotions and feelings plus acceptance of not only death of a loved one, but how to live again.

Yes, this book deals with some dark subjects, but it’s not like it isn’t what people deal with on a regular basis. I commend her for taking a touchy subject and building not only awareness but passionate and deep romance out of it as well.

Written with a deep understanding of pain and grief but with lightness and clarity to accept happiness, find joy, plus grow and heal within those feelings is passionate storytelling. Hansen nailed it with this emotionally charged story that balances military service, deployments, PTSD, love, friendships, growth, and tenderness.

5 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.