Heart Like Mine

By:  Amy Hatvany
Published By: Washington Square Press
Age Recommended:  Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Book Blog For:  GMTA
Review:

"Heart Like Mine" By Amy Hatvany was a wonderfully written story full with mystery, family drama, relationships and death.  I enjoyed how the author gave us a story told from three different people.  Victor and Kelli are divorced and he is dating Grace.  The children Ava and her brother  Max live with their mom, Kelli. Now, as the story moves along there  will be a death and the children will now live with their dad.  Now, will this present a problem for Grace?  You will have to keep up with the story because it does jump around quite a bit. This is where I say you must pick up this read to find out what it is all about.  Each one of these three ladies will have a story...and what a story it is. 

The characters were all well developed and normal real people that kept you interested in the read and turning the pages to find out what was coming next. 
"Heart of Mine" was a rather quick read but it has a 'lots of substance'  and would I recommend this book?  YES!







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