Fiction Review

My Angel
by Denise Skelton
ISBN-10: 0979087708
Review by Heather Froeschl

If you've ever felt that someone else was running your life, you'll find a connection to Denise Skelton's latest novel, "My Angel." When it comes to love, life choices, and family, Denise has got the plot sealed.

Simone Porter is a loving, caring, supportive person who just wants to do what she can in the world. Her mother is an overbearing, interfering, judgmental bother that ought to back off but seemingly can't. She sets Simone up with someone who is totally wrong for her and is constantly picking on what she wears, eats, and does in her life. Simone needs to find herself in order to stand up to her mother and she's certainly old enough to do so. In her mid twenties it is time to cut those apron strings that have been tied so tightly around her wrists.

Simone helps a car crash victim at the scene of an accident and finds that fate is intervening on her behalf. The victim, Matthew, remains in a coma for four months but Simone finds she cannot stay away. When he awakens he remembers her as his angel and from there a deep friendship blossoms. The two help each other in many ways but most importantly, they help each other to take control over their own lives. Will Simone stand up for herself as Matthew stands up for her? Will Matthew break ties with his ex-wife and her deadly serious boyfriend?

This novel is more than romance and fun fiction. The book touches on topics of importance such as bigotry, self respect, and self love, as much as love and friendship. The plot is well formed and has some interesting surprises. The characters are realistic and full of human flaws...just perfectly relatable! Denise Skelton tells it like it is in the real world but adds her touch to make it fabulous fiction.