The Story Behind This Book
Dedicated to ALL …
who have struggled with mental illness,
family and friends who have been affected by this disease,
and
to those women who are overcoming the trauma of violence.
YOU can CONQUER ALL OBSTACLES.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We all have choices--today, I choose NOT to be a victim.
I praise the Lord, my Shepherd, for I am never alone--without Him, I am nothing.
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
>Psalms 23:4, the Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV)®
Praise and Reviews
What would you sacrifice for love?
Tara Robstead is prepared to sacrifice everything to find her true
love and her happily ever after. But her journey leads her into the
arms of a mad man. Now, strapped to a hospital bed, Tara is in a trauma
induced coma. She struggles to save herself from the damages inflicted
by a man—the same man she once thought she could love, unaware that her
desires will lead her to what is waiting on the other side. However,
this is only the tip of the ice berg. As the story unfolds, we see what
transpires to lead Tara into her unfortunate situation.
While Tara battles for her life, Josh Henderson has his own demons
to deal with. After casting Tara aside for promises of a better career,
his life spirals out of control. Only through the agonizing declaration
of mistakes made, and need for forgiveness from his family, does Josh
realize how important Tara really is. But to have her, he must
sacrifice what he thinks is his dream.
In “Conquer All Obstacles” Tara and Josh put it all on the line; but, is the price to high for love?
From the first word, Vandermeulen’s passion for writing and
storytelling takes center stage. Instantly, you are immersed in Tara’s
life. With each passing page, it is virtually impossible not to care
for the characters in “Conquer All Obstacles”. You will find yourself
connecting with them on multiple levels.
“Conquer All Obstacles” is an emotional thrill ride as it
pulls on the heart strings, fans the flames of anger, and tugs at the
smile within. This book is a must have for those with a penchant for an
edge of your seat pulse pounding love story.
Author Jo-Anne Vandermeulen’s debut novel, is sure to take the world by
storm. I see a bright future for this up and coming author as more
titles follow this engaging tale of love and survival.
“Conquer All Obstacles,” will conquer your need for a great love story.
Title: Conquer All Obstacles
Author: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen
ISBN: 978-0-9841680-1-9
Genre: Suspense – Romance
Pages: 256
Reviewed By: Brian Knight
Official Premium Promotional Services Rating: 5-Star
Positive Comments from Judges:
I like the way you describe things so vividly. It really breathes life into your characters.
I thought the dialogue done very well!
The plot is a fresh one.
I really enjoyed your descriptions. They were vivid and I could clearly see how deflated Josh was.
Love your descriptions. I could feel what they felt. Very good at showing!
You have a great voice, and an exciting story to tell.
Excellent use of secondary characters in the second half. I love the hospital setting, the thoughts, the reactions and Dr. Frances. Great job there.
This is honestly not a plot I’ve seen before, so I think
if you do some work you could have an excellent story. I LOVE the
hospital part. I’m afraid I didn’t leave as many comments there, but
only because I was so engaged that I stopped being a judge and instead
acted as a reader. I didn’t want that part to end. So. If you rework
your beginning, and keep the second part just as strong, I could see
you re-entering this into other contests and winning hands down.
Excellent POV. For the most part.
THE PHYSICAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE COUPLE ARE BEAUTIFUL.
I WAS SWEATING WITH THEM. IT WAS GREAT THE WAY YOU TOUCHED THEM.
THE WRITING IS VERY VIBRANT & EVOCATIVE. I’D LOVE TO READ THE REST OF THE STORY TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS AND HOW.
THIS IS A VERY INTERESTING READ. IT REALLY SWITCHES FROM ONE EXTREME TO THE OTHER.
I TELL YOU, YOU’VE GOT A REALLY GOOD BOOK HERE. THERE
IS ONE OTHER THING, SO MANY PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISEASE. I QUESTION IT,
BUT IT’S STILL A GOOD SOUNDING BOOK AND I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK
WITH IT .