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Thread of Hope (Choices and Consequences – 2) by Rachel J. Bonner

The enthralling sequel to the compelling Strand of Faith.

What if your secrets are so dangerous they could destroy the one you love?

Is honesty always the best policy?

Leonie may have run away but Prospero will find her. He loves her and he wants a future with her by his side whatever the consequences. Only when he does find her, he ought to tell her who he really is, outside the monastery. That’ll make her run again. Dare he risk it? But if he doesn’t tell her, someone else may…

Marriage to Prospero is what Leonie wants most and the one thing she knows she can’t have. If he found out what she was really like, what she’d been, what she’d done, he’d despise her and she couldn’t bear that. Better to leave now than live a lie – but it’s harder than she expected. If only…

Gabriel is starting to discover the secrets inherent in Leonie, secrets that not even she knows, secrets that will tear the world apart. And the secrets he is keeping are tearing him apart. How can sacrificing those he loves possibly achieve peace when everything he discovers risks the death of millions?

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During the book tour Strand of Faith will be at 99p,

Thread of Hope is priced at £2.99 through Amazon UK.

Strand of Faith details…

A girl. A monk. An unthinkable sacrifice.
When the choice is between love and life, how can anyone decide?

In a post-apocalyptic future, a girl and a monk, both with extraordinary mental powers, have compelling reasons not to fall in love. But their choices will have consequences for the rest of the world.

After the troubles of his youth, Brother Prospero has found comfort and fulfilment in the monastery. Then he discovers something that forces him to reconsider his whole vocation. How can it possibly be right to leave a life of worship and service for human desire? And if he does leave, will the pressures from his past destroy him?

Orphaned and mistreated, Leonie has found sanctuary and safety at the Abbey. When she comes into contact with Prospero everything spirals out of her control. Everyone she’s ever loved has died. She can’t do that to him. But how can she walk away from the first place she’s truly belonged?

Abbot Gabriel is faced with an impossible choice. He can do nothing and watch the world descend into war. Or he can manipulate events and ensure peace – at the cost of two lives that he is responsible for. Is he strong enough to sacrifice those he loves?

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About the Author

Rachel J Bonner is the author of the four book Choices and Consequences series, the first of which, Strand of Faith, is due out in November 2018.

Getting a degree in engineering, followed by a career in accountancy is probably not a conventional path to becoming an author, particularly in paranormal romance.  Rachel says that, although accountancy isn’t anything like as boring as everyone thinks, writing is a lot more fun.  When not writing, she can be found walking in the beautiful countryside near where she lives, which has influenced much of the scenery in her books, or shooting things with her local archery club.  Target shooting only, honest.  Nothing to worry about.

She also enjoys swimming, eating chocolate chip cookies and growing aromatic herbs, especially thyme and rosemary.  It’s no coincidence that her heroine likes the same things.

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My Review

5 Stars

As Prospero and Leonie have become closer, Prospero is willing to renounce his vows for her. But both are scared that their past will make the other hate them. But during a training session something happens and leads Leonie to a coma after using her abilities to help people which leads to Prospero being heartbroken that his actions led to her injury.

Gabriel is also torn that he will have to hurt Prospero and Leonie if he is to save the world. But he learns more about Leonie’s past, which was brutal, and how she has abilities that she doesn’t know about that is needed to save everyone.

I loved Strand of Faith and couldn’t wait to hop into this book. We start right where Strand of Faith ended so I recommend reading the books in order. I felt for Prospero and his past but Leonie’s past broke my heart. That poor girl has gone through so much and has so much more to go through. I just want them to find their own place in the world to live but so much more is needed from them.

This is an amazing sequel that ends quite abruptly. Now I have to impatiently wait for the next book. This is a great series and one to check out.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.

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