Book Review and Giveaway: "Shattered Memories" by Debbie Lynne Costello

After Charleston is devastated by an earthquake, Dr. Drew Warwick frantically searches for the woman he loves. When he finds her unconscious, he brings her to the makeshift hospital at his house. His joy at her waking up is quickly dashed when she only remembers him as her brother's childhood friend. Even worse, she thinks she still engaged to Lloyd Pratt, a scoundrel who has hurt her in the past. Can he help her regain her memories before he loses her to Lloyd?

Olivia Macqueen is confused and alone when she wakes up in the Warwick home. Drew Warwick says they are courting, but she only remembers him as the boy who teased her as a girl. The man she remembers being engaged to is Lloyd Pratt, but why does she feel so comfortable around Drew? When her memories begin to return, will she be able to piece together her life to find peace out of her shattered memories?

"Shattered Memories" by Debbie Lynne Costello drew me in and held my attention. I really liked Drew and felt his anguish over Olivia not remembering their relationship. I found myself getting frustrated that the bad guys seemed to be getting away with their deception. "Shattered Memories" has romance, mystery, intrigue, and humor. God was a central figure in the book and I liked how the characters learned to lean on Him more as the book progressed.  The book gave me insights into life in the late 1880's and especially in regards to the Charleston earthquake of 1886. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and look forward to reading more books by Debbie Lynne Costello in the future.

There were two areas in the book that contradicted themselves elsewhere. First, one character "thinks" about what time they'd told someone to meet them but when the note is read later, it is a different time mentioned. Also, another character walks to " X's brother's house, where X was staying" and then later tells X "I didn't think you had brothers". But these didn't keep me from enjoying the book and wanting to read more. (edited to add: apparently I received a copy of the book before the final edits and these issues were taken care of )



I am one stop on a blog tour featuring "Shattered Memories".  They are hosting a giveaway which you can enter here



Here is the list of blogs participating in the blog tour. (These will bring you to the current page for the blog, you may need to search for the post about Shattered Memories)

Feb 15: Quiet Quilter

Feb 16: Daysong Reflections

Feb 17: Book Reviews From an Avid Reader

Feb 18: D’S QUILTS & BOOKS

Feb 18: Simpleharvestreads

Feb 19: Rhonda’s Doings

Feb 19: Buwurmzzz

Feb 20: A Greater Yes

Feb 21: 100 Page Per Hour

Feb 22: The Editor’s Note

Feb 22: Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations

Feb 23: The Christian Bookaholic

Feb 24: Blossoms and Blessings

Feb 24: Cassandra M’s Place

Feb 25: Bigreadersite

Feb 26: Singing Librarian Books

Feb 27: cherylbbookblog

Feb 28: Texas Book-aholic

Feb 28: Mary Hake

Feb 29: Raining Butterfly Kisses

BONUS GIVEAWAY: If we get at least 10 comments, Debbie Lynne Costello will give one of my readers their choice of one of her books. Giveaway lasts one week and a winner will be picked on March 3rd. Please make sure I know how to contact you if you win. 

"Shattered Memories" is available in Kindle edition:

• File Size: 3074 KB
• Print Length: 265 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Wakefield Press (February 14, 2016)
• Publication Date: February 14, 2016
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
• Language: English
• ASIN: B01AO9DRME

About the Author

Debbie Lynne Costello is the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Sword of Forgiveness, a medieval romance. She has enjoyed writing stories since she was eight years old. She raised her family and then embarked on her own career of writing the stories that had been begging to be told. She and her husband have four children and live in upstate South Carolina where she has worked in many capacities in her church and is currently the Children's Director. When not spending time with her husband, four children and grandchildren she hangs out with her Arabian and Tennessee Walking horses.

I received a free copy of this book in order for me to give an honest review. No other compensation was received and all thoughts and opinions are my own.