THIS IS WHAT I LOOK FOR EACH TIME I READ A ROMANCE BOOK. This is also a rare occurrence in my romance book, to find such "Ultimate Love Story" that captivates your whole heart and soul when you reach the end! Put it kindly, This book is a keeper that I will read time and time again and never tire of it! This author has a gift in crafting her story-telling with words that show you images that go straight to your heart...This is a love story that stood the test of death and grew into a lasting love this author wrote with so much passion and heart and ultimately that "essence" was reflected in her characterization of both Hero & heroine! This romance has everything, action, suspense and love story that for those who like their romance to be the sole focus in the book, then look no Further! It pleased me immensely that the romance part was not overshadowed by other plots, but was a constant presence in the book and it allowed the reader to know both hero & heroine! The emotional depth was so well crafted, I was simply "mesmerized" with each word/actins both characters executed and I was glued to the pages not wanting them to end!