After All Is Said And Done: A Novel of Infidelity, Healing & Forgiveness

Well what a book this turned out to be. When I read the blurb, I really wasnt sure how I would like it, I have been through my own marriage troubles and in the end what was best for me was to end it. I am now very happy with the man of my dreams. I was leary reading it would dredge up feelings I didnt want to visit again, that wasnt the case at all. When starting the book you look at the number of pages it is, 659 on my ereader and sometimes when a book is that long you think goodness is the book going to drag on, not the case at all with this one. Once you start turning the pages you CANNOT put this book down, I was up until 2am so I could try to finish reading it, and when I had to put it down I was finding myself thinking about the book and what was going to happen next. It totally sucked me in and would not let go until I read the very last word, and when I read the last word, I sat in my purple chair and said Holy Crap on a Cracker lol I instantly went to the authors website and found out another book is coming. So I relaxed a bit knowing theres more to come, but then I realized oh man I gotta wait for the next one. The story the author has created for these 2-couples was nothing short of amazing. To see the twists and turns between both couples made me chuckle at times, made my heartbreak, made me gasp as I couldnt believe that just happened, and I actually cried in a few part, I mean tears, some of sadness and some of happiness. I really liked Belindas writing style, the story flowed well and the plot was clear and concise, it was really cool how just when you thought you figured out where the story was heading, Belinda threw in a twist you never saw coming. I did find myself taking a look at my own life and say how much could I forgive. Its a story that makes you think and its a story you will think about long after you have finished reading it. I highly recommend this book to all and I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Enjoy!!!!

I love reading a book that is well written and draws you in. I found this book to be very heart felt and loved how its about overcoming adversity and finding away to survive abuse . Sometimes all we need is someone to weather the storm with you and be our anchor. Thats what Sarah did for Ethan, she never gave up on him.

After reading Seasons Of Darkness, I couldnt wait to pick up the next book about doctor Ethan Harringtons life. After All Is Said And Done is an emotional, engaging, novel of twists and turns. I could not put it down and the ending wraps everything up perfectly. I highly recommend it. If you havent read anything by Belinda G. Buchanan, you need to. She weaves a very intimate tapestry of life, love, emotion and the human condition.

Excellent book. The story kept my interest and I throughly enjoyed it.

This is always a sign of a good book for me, when a few days after Ive finished a novel, Im still thinking about it. This is definitely the case with

I was pleasantly surprised how this new author was able to take such a complex plot and still retain control of all of the characters. This is the story of two families who have been shattered by infidelity ... Ethan and Jessica remained together because she was pregnant - while Sarah and Gavin end up splitting up - the infidelity was between Jessica and Gavin. The plot grows even more complex when Ethans father dies, and he struggles with his own demons concerning his childhood. Of course, with Gavin working with Jessica, and Sarah working with Ethan, there are some serious interpersonal issues that are detailed. If you are looking for a book with intimate scenes, you know youve found it - since the first chapter opens with Gavin and Sarah having sex in his office. In fact, every time the males in the story want to confront an issue or show their love - well, they act like males and go for it. Obviously, it doesnt always work - but hey, a guy can try, cant he? I found the story fast-paced, perhaps a little bit too much at times. But it held together well, and the conclusion made for a good ending. The one thing that was problematic for me was the fact that while spell-check was used, it does not catch misused words - homonyms. Peaked vs. piqued, poured vs. pored, youre vs. your, self-conscience vs. self-conscious. I tend to be a bit anal, and I tripped over these every time they happened. So, I deducted a star for that. Otherwise, I did enjoy the book.

Interesting

Ive gotten somewhat into reading books about infidelity and this one was so different from others Ive read. From forgiving the adulterous party, to ending the marriage, I never thought Id read this story where the spouse uses a gun. With the heightened emotions and the fall into alcoholism, you get the real sense of all that is lost in the end of a marriage in which both parties are to blame. Even though there is a hint of forgiveness, it cant be followed through after everything that was said and done. A string of sorries by the guilty party after committing adultery again, leaves a consequence that involves both families and causes subsequent breakups. A very truthful look at what infidelity does and its not sugar-coated. Great read. I couldnt put it down.

This book kept me guessing. I couldnt put it down. I was rooting for Ethan the whole time and my heart sank when he reached his darkest hour.

This one had me reading every chance. The more I read the more I needed too! It is one of the most painful stories But one of the most heart warming ones. I loved it! I would have given it 5 stars, but decided on the 4 so another could give it a read. Anymore like this and I ll be the first in line. Cc