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Meet Zachary Olason. You'll either love him or hate him.
Spanning the years from the Great Depression to WW2, this endearing summer release will capture your heart as Zack, a bad boy struggling on the brink of alcoholism, loses himself and spirals into nights of debauchery, riots and drunkenness. His twin brother, Adam, thinks lowly of him as his entire family struggles to help him.
But Zack is determined to make a mess of his life.
Until he meets a beautiful petite woman, half Cree and part British, who helps him to grow into a better version of himself. Then just as he thinks life is getting better, he sinks to the bottom of hell. Will he survive from his own self-destruction? The only way he sees out is to join the Canadian Navy.
The Battle of the Atlantic will either teach him or break him.
THE WARS BETWEEN US
With action packed adrenaline and steamy love scenes, The Wars Between Us will keep you gripped to your seat on a ride of addiction, unwavering love and the fight to stay alive during WWII.
This is the first book I've read by this author, but it will not be the last. It's the third book in the series, but I had no trouble following the story. There were enough hints about the previous books to make me realize that I do want to go back and read them to keep up with the earlier members of the family - especially Zack's dad and his first marriage.
This is a good look at a part of history I'm not familiar with, and especially as it pertains to Canada. It was a very hard period of time and families went through a lot. Zach found life really hard and tried to escape through drinking and womanizing. It's a look at a person who has to hit rock bottom before he starts to reach up to find his way out of the mess he has made of his life. And it's a look at the woman who was there to help him.
I want to thank the author for giving me the opportunity to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the first two books as well, and I hope the author has more plans to share more stories about this family. 4 stars.
Zack closed the door quietly and stepped out onto the wood porch gingerly. He tried not to awake anyone, keeping his departure secret. He had written a short note for his mom and dad, telling them he was off to find some work and not to worry.
It was June 18, 1935. Zack felt uneasy about going against his father’s wishes. He didn’t want his dad to fuss. Zack always had a staunch spirit and felt spurred into action when presented with life’s problems; he simply couldn’t sit by and do nothing. He was once called rebellious by his mother. But it was not entirely true. Zack yearned to do the right thing and felt that without action, there would never be change.
He would come back home when the depression was over. It would save precious food for his momma and his Pabbi.
They would thank him one day. Zack stepped quietly onto the sand and walked towards the train tracks. He didn’t know where he was going, but Zack knew what he was looking for. He wanted a life he could call his own.
J. A. Boulet was born many years later, raised with strong morals and values, which she stands behind to this day. She started writing poetry at the age of five and progressed to short stories and novels. She has a keen interest in settlers, healing, family bonds and military history. J. A. Boulet writes with a spine-tingling realism like none other, grabbing your emotions and refusing to let go. The Olason Chronicles is the series you’ve been waiting for. Watch for the final book (4) in the series, being scheduled for a 2022 release.
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ReplyDeleteThank you souch for the wonderful review! I'm so glad you liked The Wars Between Us and are interested in reading the others in the series. You'll love the just as much ❤️
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the review, sounds good.
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ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a good read.
ReplyDeleteThe time setting of this book is an era I enjoy reading about.
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