The possibility of a parallel universe is an interesting phenomenon.
If such a reality existed, could you cross over and if so would you take such a
chance?
In The Love of my Other Life by Traci L. Slatton, we meet
painter, Tessa Barnum. Never easy, her life has just become a struggle. Her
husband left her, she is about to be evicted, and she has all but stalled her career.
Now suddenly she has a stalker. A scruffy, yet good looking man seems to be
following her. When she finally confronts him, she realizes that he could be
just a bit touched. He claims he was married to her in an alternate universe.
There, their love was the stuff legends were made of. When his wife of that
world died he built the machine that allowed him to cross dimensions, just to
find her. Shaking him off, allowing for
his mental instability, she continues on with her life. Yet he is only a step
away. Unable to shake him, she soon finds that while he is a mess, she is
comfortable around him.
So begins a strange friendship. Yet she is still trying to
make her mark, and in doing so puts herself at risk of the law. Brian, her
stalker, becomes her conscience. As his own story unfolds she finds her own
world turned upside down as she learns the truth behind love and loss, and
second chances.
This is a fun and romantic take on the power of soul mates. As Slatton creates her characters, she imbues
them with warmth and recklessness. There is a boldness and vulnerability
attached to Brian that draw you to his character. Tessa is also a fun
character, but a bit more ambitious and not quite so forgiving. As you follow these characters you are drawn
to the possibility of their connection. It creates a warmth and yearning as you
find yourself encouraging Tessa to choose love over logic.
If you enjoy romance and science fiction you will find this
a surprisingly lighthearted dose of both. I was charmed by the story although the
surprise ending rattled me in a strange way. This would be a great book for the
romance reader, take it along on a trip. An easy read, you may find yourself chuckling
over the antics as they unfold. The comedy and romance keep you entertained,
with just that small bit of satisfaction.
Rating 4\5
This book was received free from the author. All opinions are my own based off my reading and understanding of the material.
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