5.8

I recently read a short story by one of my friends. The story was about a young woman named Brook who was being abused by her father. She eventually runs away after he kills her mother. Brook was rescued by a young man named Duke who finds her hurt and unconscious in the woods. Duke takes care of her and helps her get a job in town. The two slowly fall for each other.  Brook’s father tries to find her and succeeds taking her home and hurting her. Duke finds her and decides the only way to protect her is to marry her.  She agrees because she loves him and knows he loves her. They start out their life together a little rough. Duke’s estranged father comes and tries to make amends. Duke is reluctant at first but eventually believes him because he protects Brook when her father attacks. Brook is also faced with someone from Duke’s past. Duke and Brook’s love is definitely tested. Duke is eventually proved innocent and Brook finds the courage to stand up and defend herself and her husband. Duke proves his love for Brook and saves her again along with the help of his father. Brook eventually becomes pregnant and she and her husband are both excited.  Duke is very happy and also very protective over his wife and unborn child. In order to protect his family Duke decides to settle the problem with his father-in-law. He basically threatens him and makes his leave his family alone. The story skips a couple years and tells of the happy family. Duke loves his wife Brook, his son Logan, and his unborn child which Brook suspects to be a girl.

I greatly enjoyed the story. My friend organized the events into the order they happened. I have to applause my friend, she did a great job. I can’t wait to read her next story. I loved the plot and the challenges they had to overcome. I am not one for romances but I would definitely recommend this to anyone.