As anyone who has a family knows it only takes a moment for
something awful to happen. We can only hope and pray that
when tragedy strikes we come out the other end if not one
hundred percent safe and sound, at least on the road to it.
Roxanne Rustand opens her newest book SAVE THE LAST DANCE
with both a break-in at Kate Mather's vet clinic, and as if
that weren't enough her husband Jared has a horrific
accident, and is fighting for his life.
As the investigation into the accident unfolds facts begin
to come to light that might not necessarily be pleasant for
Kate to face. When faced with uncertain situations one
hopes that they can turn to their family, but for Kate this
just isn't possible. She's estranged from her own family,
and Jared's mother has never accepted her as a proper
spouse for Jared. Kate and Jared do have a young adult
child, but Kate doesn't want to burden her with more than
she has to.
As Jared fights for his life, Kate remembers back on the
life they led, and the obstacles they have overcome. Both
Jared and Kate are proud people and take their
responsibilities seriously. So seriously in fact, that for
a time it appeared that their jobs might destroy their
marriage.
Will Jared regain consciousness and tell Kate what truly
happened? And what will Kate decide about their future?
While SAVE THE LAST DANCE didn't make me cry, I can see
where it has definite tearjerker potential. I recommend
that when you sit down to read SAVE THE LAST DANCE you have
a good block of reading time, because you will not want to
put it down.
Kate Mathers drives by the accident without a second
thought. But where is her husband? He isn't answering his
phone.… Then Kate gets the call from the hospital. Jared
was trapped inside the wreck and now he's fighting for his
life.
Rushing to the emergency room, Kate knows all that
matters is his survival. The trouble in their marriage,
his interfering mother, their brief separation—it's all
trivial. Kate needs Jared to come back to her, and she
won't stop telling him that. Now all Jared has to do is
listen.