Stella is talented and ambitious and has a clear plan for what she wants to do with her life. Stella and her sister, Jeannie, had an unsettled childhood with their single, free wheeling mother who moved from town to town and man to man causing both girls to look for stability when they began taking charge of their own destinies.
There are two main themes to this story: one deals with the very real form of bullying that is the taking away of a person’s self-worth. It is easily enough done when one partner in what appears to be a mutual relationship begins, subtly at first, to change the rules.
The second theme is following a dream and Stella, whose supreme artistic talent for creating beautiful jewellery, as well as her perfect pitch in knowing what people want, is well equipped to make her dream a reality. It’s not easy and how Stella deals with all aspects of her life make for compulsive reading.
Of course, this is a contemporary romantic novel and there is a man who may or may not share a future with Stella.
There are some beautiful locations throughout the story from Sydney’s Bondi to the New South Wales Southern Highlands; from Provence to Las Vegas.
This is above all a love story with a strong message about the importance of trust. I enjoyed reading it immensely and will look for more of Amber Jakeman’s books.
Published by Lorikeet Press.
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