He’s just arrived with his father and she’ll take him under her protective wing. When she meets Gaze he is living in the building in front of her own, same level. She knew everyone in her neighborhood and was fierce with her baseball bat! Pixie was such a competent mini adult, managing the books, paying the bills. We get to follow Pixie Rae when she is twelve, living in a town nearly on her own as her mom is working three jobs to make ends meet. This is sad and sweet, hard and soft, moving and heart lifting at the same time. She writes with nuances and soft touches that speaks to my soul and move me every time. Reminding me how Debra Anastasia knows how to write about sweet heroes that are no less male and fierce protective female characters. The love story was perfect and it left a lasting impression.ĭrowning in stars was a real treat. When I read Poughkeepsie years ago, I fell in love with that story where the gentle hero reminded me so much or Archer (Archer’s Voice) with his sweet and quiet soul. Once the story developed and the connection made it redeemed itself, but not enough to make it magical.And that’s how I fell in love with Debra Anastasia’s stories for the second time in my life…

With all the new character developments the hidden mafia story was written. Turns out this story is more mafia style than originally plotted. Their domesticated lifestyles are well deserved, but it's not story worthy.įinally the story is back on track with Beckett and Eve. While I know originally the story began with Blake, Blake is not nearly as interesting as Beckett.Īll the domestication from Blake and Livia is boring. I wish the story had stayed focused on Beckett the entire time because he is the best part of these stories. More new characters are brought in as a distraction to drum up unnecessary drama about Beckett and Eve.

I want my connection back.Ī lot of action and many obstacles get in the way to draw out Beckett and cause problems for the police officers daughter. I can't stay focused and I'm loosing interest on the characters I started to connect with in the first story.

With so many new characters I'm getting distracted. Ryan is causing chaos in the streets trying to draw out Beckett from hiding. Your willingness and determination to stay devoted to your partner and do it with support is detrimental. Some choices are simple and some are difficult, but no matter the choice what stands the test of time is love. There are many facets in life for which we make choices. More people than he thought are looking for him. Apparently, Beckett's past is catching up to him. A new character is introduced in part two.

Poughkeepsie by Debra Anastasia