I consider myself very lucky to work with and know some amazing authors. Today, I have a review to share with you about Suicide Note from Teresa Mummert. I will start by saying that this book contains no act of suicide. I know that many may think that by the title, but it doesn’t…. and believe me when I say that there truly is a happily ever after.
A soldier returning for mid-tour leave decides to stay with a cousin in Maine, after his fiancé leaves him for someone else while he is away at war. His cousin is going through his own devastation and is struggling to pick up the pieces and move on with his family. As they try to help each other through the pain, Shane’s path crosses Jenn’s and he soon learns that everything happens for a reason.
**This review may contain spoilers**
We start this story with Jenn. Jenn is dealing with a betrayal like no other. People she trusts hurt her beyond what any normal person could take. But, Jenn is a fighter throughout this story and blows my mind with the strength she has. When I would be hiding away from the world, Jenn embraces her life in a way that I could only hope to do in similar circumstances. She cares about her career and even the family that, in my opinion, does not deserve her. She does something in the beginning that changes the way everyone in the book behaves… she writes a note. This note gets into the hands of Shane by accident and it leads to many uncertainties and quite a few questions among the characters.
Shane is at war. He is a soldier that was betrayed by his soon-to-be wife and he has to figure out how to move forward. On a layover in Maine, he decides to stop and visit his cousin instead of going to North Carolina to deal with the fall-out of his broken relationship. This decision is the one that leads him to have contact with Jenn. Their situations are so similar and yet they are both afraid to let others in. Shane has to go back to war but chooses to not share this information with Jenn until the very end of his leave, despite knowing it will hurt them both when he leaves.
Shane and Jenn have a number of adventures together during his time in Maine. They spend time getting to know each other while still keeping parts of their life secret. The note comes back into play when Jenn finds it. This suicide note may not be all it was thought to be though and while it was the reason for Shane getting to know Jenn, it certainly isn’t the reason he stayed. Shane has to go back to war and throughout the story you wonder what is going to happen. My heart was breaking for both him and Jenn trying to figure out if they will make it to their happily ever after.
May and Jake, Shane’s cousin and sister-in-law have a strong role in this story as well. I loved May. She is the sister everyone wishes they could have. Jake is also Jenn’s boss, one she didn’t care for at the start of the story. I loved that the family takes Jenn is as their own as time goes on. They opened their arms and home to her.
I hate reviews that give away a ton of spoilers so I will leave it at that.
My thoughts??? With one word, wow! I loved, loved, loved this story and the characters. I fell for Shane like I tend to do. He is sweet, caring, and although troubled, he manages to sneak his way into your heart and hang on. I wanted him and Jenn to be happy. That’s it. Just happy. Of course, happy together was what I was hoping for. But, Teresa Mummert wrote such a beautiful piece of fiction that I would have been pleased just that they were happy at all. I cried when Shane had to leave. I cried when he was given some great news (that I won’t spoil for you). I cried again at the ending. Basically, I cried a lot. It was just.that.good. This is a five-star read if there ever was one!
I want you to read this and be as surprised as I was by what happens. I want you to feel the emotions I felt while reading this story. It truly is a great read and one that I am so glad to have spent my day engrossed in. I encourage everyone to check out Suicide Note on March 15th when it is officially available. There are no preorders available. I promise you the wait is worth it. You will love this story!
Where to find Suicide Note
Website | Facebook | Goodreads | Book Trailer
Because I loved Suicide Note by Teresa Mummert so much, I am going to give away one e-copy of it. I want to share this with one of you! Keep in mind that it won’t be available until March 15th!
I will be giving away one e-copy of Suicide Note by Teresa Mummert!
Disclosure: I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The book giveaway is from me, Stefany at ToBeThode and will be awarded via email to one winner on March 15th when the novel is released.
Looking forward to checking out this book!
can’t wait to read!
I’ve not read anything by her before, but I am pretty excited for this story! I could use a good book in my life right now!
I haven’t but this sounds like a great book!
I still have not read anything by Teresa and can’t wait to read this story. I’ve been anxious ever since the cover reveal
I have not read anything of hers yet. I am really excited about this book though I cannot wait to read it!!
I’m so excited for this book to come out!
I have not read anything from her, but I have been following the countdown and I really wish you could pre order!
I’m so excited to read this book! I love when a review says things like…this is a 5 star read if there ever was one! 😉
The reviews and post about this book just wants me to read it. the book looks like it’s going to be wonderful. Can’t wait
I have not read anything by Teresa Mummert yet but I am so excited to read Suicide Note that I have moved it to the top of my TBR list.
I Don ‘t remember reading any of her other books., but the reviews on this one have me wanting to read it and become a fan.
I haven’t read anything by Teresa Mummert yet but I keep seeing reviews everywhere about what a great author she is. after reading this review for Suicide Note, I totally want to read it! I’m a total romantic at heart!
I can’t wait to read this book 🙂
I have not read any of Teresa’s books but can’t wait to read this one! I have been following her on FB and following the Suicide Note page as welll and everything about this book screams AMAZING! Thank you for sharing your review and the chance to win an copy
I’ve heard such good things about this book. I can’t wait to read it.
I have not read anything else by Theresa yet, but I am look forward to finding out for myself why everyone I know loves her so much!! I am really looking forward to Suicide Note! I follow a lot of book blogs and they have all been raving about it for sometime now!! I wish I could’ve gotten my hands on an ARC!!!
I am so interested in the book with all the promo! Have never read Teresa Mummert but I really want to now!
Sounds like a book, I would enjoy
So excited for its release!!!
I have never read any of Teresa’s book and I am super excited about reading Suicide Note.
I am looking forward to reading this amazing book! I have heard good things about it.
I am so excited about this book being released. I cannot wait to read it. I have heard postive things about this book.
I am so looking forward to reading this awesome book and cannot wait for the release date. 🙂
Hello! I am super excited to read this book! It looks awesome and I have heard only good things about it! I have not read anything from this author before at all.
I read the Honor series and LOVE IT! I’m VERY excited to read Suicide Note! Reviews are amazing and I’m so eager to read it! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
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I have not yet read anything by Ms. Mummert, though I think I have another of her ebooks. I think this one looks so good, and I had actually just recently looked at it on Amazon! I’m also very drawn to the cover, there’s something simple about it that I love. The colors together ate gorgeous and really pop, and I love the font of the title 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it so much, though I do admit yo kind of skimming your review because you’d mentioned spoilers! Thanks for the giveaway.
This will be my first by Teresa Mummert, sounds great though!
I have never read anything by Teresa Mummert, but will definitely look her up! I look forward to reading Suicide Note.
I haven’t yet read anything by her but I am definitely interested in reading her books, esp suicide notes!
I have no read anything but Teresa Mummert.. but I am really excited about Suicide Note because it sounds like a great read… I’m also excited to have been introduced to a new author to check out!
no i have not but this sounds like a good book
I can’t wait for units book to come out. I have read some of her other books and they are really good:)
I am always looking for the next great read and this sound like its it! I have not read the author before but I am going to explore her work 🙂
Really looking forward to reading Suicide Note. I’ve hear awesome things so far.
I have not read any of Teresa’s books yet but I have several of them on my TBR and would love to be able to read her work, she gets a lot of great reviews!
I haven’t read anything by her yet, but I kept stumbling across her Suicide Note promotional posts. I looked her stuff up immediately, and absolutely adored all of the blurbs that were posted on her site. I can’t wait to get my hands on her novels.
I really can’t wait to read this book! I love Teresa Mummert’s books!
I really can’t wait to read this book! I love Teresa Mumert’s books!
I have not yet had the chance to read anything by her, but I am dying to! I have been following her page for awhile now, and Suicide Note looks so….good! Thanks for the giveaway
I have not read anything yet by Teresa… but I hope to soon!!
Suicide Note… looks amazing!!!
Sounds like a really good book. I have not read anything else by her.