The One You Fight For by Roni Loren

Review by Leah Wow, just wow! Talk about a book that opened my eyes. We always think we are looking at the big picture and then, it hits you. The One You Fight For by Roni Loren is a book about heartache, strength, courage, love, and loss. I have never been in that situation but reading this book is gut-wrenching thinking that this is happening. Taryn is a forensic psychologist professor researching violent crimes and is trying to figure out how to stop them before they happen. She has a fantastic support system in her friends that everyone needs. Those ladies have her back to the point of walloping Shaw “Lucas” right upside the head. As serious as the subject is for this book, the trio of friends keep it light enough that you are not bursting out in tears every chapter. Taryn’s mother and father started to frustrate me throughout the book. But, keep reading, it will be worth it. Shaw “Lucas” Miller has lived with a ghost in his closet he cannot release. The struggle he has because of the tragedy is so hard. I could not imagine being in his shoes. What the media does to him is a crime. Living under the pseudo-name Lucas, he lives a hidden life and that is not a way to live. He has given up on making connections, on having any strings that could tie him back to his past. Then, Taryn comes in and throws everything in the air. I love how this author portrays Taryn. How she sees the bigger picture. How there are more victims than meet the eye of the media. The relationship between Taryn and Shaw “Lucas” is perfect. I usually do not read stories that could pop out of the news in the morning, but this one I am so glad I did. *ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.*

Release Date: January 1, 2019

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