DEEP END OF THE LAKE by Carol Grace Stratton

DEEP END OF THE LAKE by Carol Grace Stratton

Who Says Giving Up Dreams Isn't Success? Ally Cervantes has all she wants in life—an upcoming wedding, a chance to prove herself with a writing gig, and two great kids. But her life turns for the worse when the unexpected happen and she soon finds herself struggling with a rebellious teen daughter, a shaky job, and a shakier engagement. With her newfound faith acting as a life preserver, Ally discovers if you’re in the deep end of the lake, you’d better learn how to swim. Although fiction, Deep End of the Lake, is written from the authors’ personal compassion for families who have the privilege and responsibility to care for a child with a disability. Having worked with autistic students, Carol has seen first-hand the stress and demands these parents face and wanted to capture in a story those pressures, all while providing the encouragement that a beautiful hope and faith can bring into the struggles.

Deep End of the Lake grabbed me from the start. Carol Grace Stratton has a wonderful way with words, a wonderful way with a story, and creates fascinating characters. I loved Lake Surrender, so I was eager to read the sequel. It was well worth the wait. Stratton weaves complicated emotions through the book that will resonate with readers from all walks of life. I love that she dwells on the life of a family with a special needs child, but so much of what she feels is what all moms feel. The scenes dealing with the teenaged daughter are just as real. The romance is sweet and tender. The setting impacts the characters and mood. Deep End of the Lake is sure to keep you turning pages and leave you wanting more."-Norma Gail Holtman, author of Within Golden Bands