Book Review: Till Death Do Us Part by Diane Gravelle Giroux

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[/i]Renee had found the love of her life - Paul Hamilton. She had a fairy tale wedding and now a charming home with a white picket fence. But not long after her marriage, her seemingly perfect life begins to crumble. Paul comes from a well-to-do family in Boston, and his wealthy parents don't think Renee is good enough for him. Then, when Paul is called to New York on business, he is in the Twin Towers when they are struck on September 11. Believing he is dead, Renee and his parents are devastated.[i] [/i]But unbeknownst to them, Paul has survived, though he has lost his memory. Distraught and confused, he collapses at the doorstep of a young single mother named Rachel, and as she takes care of him, they slowly fall in love. Meanwhilte, Renee has found out she is pregnant with Paul's Child. She doesn't want his controlling parents to know. While she takes some time away on holiday, she meets Mat, a doctor, who falls in love with her. Through gossip, her inlaws find out she is pregnant, and after Renee gives birth, they come to the hospital with documents giving them custody of the child.[i] [/i]Renee's devastating story makes the news, and when Paul sees it on television, his memories come flooding back. He now must decide where his heart belongs. Will true love prevail?[i] ~~~~ The above synopsis pretty much says it all. A few details are missing but I think it pretty much tells the whole story, except for the ending. I honestly thought this was a romantic novel, or even a family drama or women's fiction. I did not suspect this was a novel filled with suspense. It could be considered romantic suspense. It was filled with tension and suspense. I have to say had a little trouble connecting with some of the characters. Did I like Paul? Did I like Rachel? Did I like Renee? But when I think of what I would do if I found myself if any of these characters' situations I cannot judge. I have to say that the author sent me this book to read and review. As a French-Canadian, English is not her first language. I have messaged her about this as I found that was obvious in the writing. An editor was necessary here. This being her debut novel I am sure she will get one for her next books. Once I got past the slightly disjointed writing, I was hooked on this story. It was a very easy read with short chapters. As I got further and further into the story the harder I found myself able to put it down. I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars.