He can't protect his baby while he fights to save her.
Blake Matthews is caught in a deadly Catch-22 predicament. In order to save his daughter, he must prove his wife is a monster. He’ll divorce her and move out, but that leaves five-year-old Gia alone in the house with the very person he suspects is hurting her. But proving his ex-wife is deliberately harming Gia is next to impossible. Few police agencies are familiar with Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. It doesn't help that his ex points an accusatory finger at him.
Nurse Noreen Jensen is suspicious of both parents and afraid for Gia after she treats the child for a broken arm. Too many unanswered questions overshadow that so-called accident and she undertakes her own investigation into Gia’s numerous hospital emergencies. The more questions she asks, the more intrigued she is by Blake, who grudgingly provides the answers. It’s obvious his devotion to his daughter is steadfast but why did he leave her?
Blake is a firefighter, dedicated to serving the public, just like Noreen. Can he convince her he's one of the good guys?
And together, can they stop her mother from loving Gia to death?
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The minute he threw back the curtain and reached her bed, Gia jumped to her feet and launched herself into his arms, causing the oxygen line to snap out of her nose and an intravenous pole to roll forward when the line tugged.
“Daddy!” Her arms wrapped around his neck, a feeling he long ago decided he’d never tire of.
Blake hugged her and then, with his hands on her arms, eased her backward. “Hey, peanut. What’s up? Are you sick?”
Behind him, Lynne’s high-pitched response pierced the air and immediately, Gia’s smile disappeared. “Of course she’s sick. Why else would I summon an ambulance? She’s been puking all over the house. It’s been a helluva mess for me to clean up, I’ll tell you that. By myself no less.”
He ignored her and gazed into his little girl’s eyes. “Honey, tell me where it hurts.”
Wide-eyed, Gia plopped to the bed, crossing her legs Indian style. Her gaze dropped to a spot on the blanket. “I’m all better now, Daddy. It’s okay.”
Blake cupped his daughter’s chin, the skin beneath his hand as soft as flannel. Was it?
The book says everyone falls in love with Gia when they meet her, and so did I. Adorable character, sad but loving and very resilient.
The story line of 'Loving Gia to Death' is about divorce and all the problems it can bring when one party doesn't want the divorce, but also touches on the seriousness of Munchausen Syndrome, and is also a love story.
Blake Matthews has divorced his wife in an attempt to rescue his daughter. He suspects that his ex-wife has Munchausen Syndrome, but how to prove it??? His intent is to file for full custody of his beautiful little girl, Gia. His ex-wife, Lynne, wants Gia and her life with Blake back and she will do anything to accomplish that.
When Blake befriends a nurse, Noreen, at a hospital that was caring for Gia when she mysteriously suffers from a broken arm, Lynne starts becoming even more psychotic upon learning about Blake and Noreen's evolving relationship.
But, the straw that broke the camels back came when Lynne is served with the full custody lawsuit papers from Blake. Lynne takes psychotic to a new level then and the rest you will need to read for yourself!
I have read additional works by Rena Koontz and I really enjoy the writing style. 'Loving Gia to Death' shines a serious light on Munchausen Syndrome along with several side plots that create a "can't put it down" book. The scenes of Blake and his daughter, the love of his life, are extremely heart-warming. In the midst of all that, you have drama on steroids and a wonderful love-story.
'Loving Gia to Death' is an easy read with many twists and turns. I highly recommend you check it out. I look forward to reading additional works by Rena Koontz. Two thumbs up!
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