Glimpse of Emerald

by Rita M. Reali

Abandonment. Abuse. Betrayal. Rejection. By the age of 18, Gary Sheldon has endured all of these things. The one constant is the unwavering love and faith-driven support of Edward, his beloved grandfather. All too soon, the old man dies and all Gary has left is memories - and his granddad's treasured rosary beads.

When Gary meets Michaela, her spitfire assertiveness shines through her somber facade and they forge an unlikely friendship...which deepens into love. But will the terrible secret Michaela acquires during their courtship derail their relationship?

Over time, a series of harsh revelations makes Gary re-evaluate everything he was certain of. Can he salvage the tattered shreds of his marriage? Will Michaela's awful secret drive a deeper wedge between her and Gary? Or will their faith enable them to pick up the pieces and heal together?

355 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2017

About the author

International award-winning novelist Rita M. Reali grew up in the ’70s captivated by radio. Bitten by the “radio bug” at age nine, this onetime DJ, music director and news director set her seven-volume Sheldon Family Saga against the backdrop of a fictional Connecticut radio station. Join the various members of the Sheldon family as they grapple with life and love, betrayal and loss, treachery and redemption.

A national award-winning journalist, Rita is also an award-winning essayist, parody songwriter, visual artist and photographer. A native and longtime resident of Connecticut, she and her husband and two cats now live atop the picturesque Cumberland Plateau in rural Tennessee, where she works as a professional editor and interior layout artist.

Reviews

[Shawn Flynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually started reading this book a couple of months ago but due to unforeseen circumstances was not able to finish it. I was recently in my living room and picked it up from the coffee table and started reading from where I left off and finished it a few days later. I usually don't read books like this, but this is a great story, well written and well told. I also liked that it took place in Connecticut as that is where I live. I was able to identify with many of the places where Gary lived and visited. If you like reading fiction and you like a good story, I recommend reading Glimpse of Emerald!

[Christina Eder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strap yourself in and put on your helmet! This literary adventure will not be a carousel ride! Many twists and turns, some pieces not for the faint of heart or stomach. Writer isn't afraid to go toe-to-toe with big ticket topics.

[Janene Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I enjoyed the storyline and the writing style, there were scenes and descriptions that I could have done without. I am undecided as to whether or not I'll get the next book or books.

[Diane Gandero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book I read it twice. This is a must read.