Title: Slate
Author: Kelly Gendron
First published July 21, 2015
200 pages, ebook
Rating: 4.21
Overview
“You never forget your first love. Mine was Slate Declan.
He was everything a girl could ask for – kind, gentle, and caring. But he also broke my heart.
I moved on, putting miles between us, and eventually healed. Now, years later, I’m back in the Bayou for the summer and I plan to look up Slate.
I’ll remind him of what he’s lost and show him that I’ve moved on. But Slate isn’t the same guy I left behind.
And there’s another problem: how do you break someone’s heart when they no longer have one? Discover Slate and his twisted tale of love and loss in Kelly Gendron’s captivating novel, Slate.”
About the Author
Kelly Gendron is a USA Today Bestselling Author who specializes in writing Steamy, Contemporary, HEA Romances. Her books feature a diverse range of alpha characters, love stories with captivating plots, and a slow burn that will keep you hooked until the very end.
In addition to being an accomplished writer, Kelly is also a nurse who firmly believes in the importance of maintaining clean hands while enjoying dirty books! If you’re interested in learning more about Kelly and her work, be sure to visit her website at www.kellygendron.com.
Editoral Review
Kelly Gendron’s Slate is a raw and emotional contemporary romance novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and redemption. The novel was first published on July 21, 2015, and has since become a fan favorite in the genre.
The story centers around the main character, Slate, a divorced single father who is struggling to come to terms with the tragic loss of his young daughter. He finds solace in his work as a tattoo artist, but his world is turned upside down when he meets Dakota, a fragile and broken woman with her own painful past.
Together, they must navigate the challenges of their personal demons and learn to trust each other in order to heal and find love. Gendron’s writing style is powerful and evocative, drawing readers into the heart-wrenching emotions of the characters.
The vivid descriptions of the tattoo artistry and the dynamic interactions between the characters help to create a vividly realized world that feels both authentic and touching. The novel also carries a deeper significance, touching on themes of mental health, addiction, and trauma, and how those issues manifest in relationships.
Gendron’s portrayal of these issues is sensitive and empathetic, and the story serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and support for those who are struggling. However, while the novel has many strengths, it does have a few limitations.
The plot can feel predictable at times, and some readers may struggle with the heavy subject matter. Overall, Slate is a powerful and moving novel that will leave readers feeling raw and emotional.
Gendron’s writing is both skillful and heartfelt, and her characters are relatable and multi-dimensional. Fans of contemporary romance and heartfelt dramas should not miss this stunning novel.
Rating: 4/5 stars. Recommended for: Fans of contemporary romance and drama, readers interested in mental health, addiction, and trauma, and anyone seeking a moving and powerful story of love and redemption.
