A New Life

Reflections of Michael, #4

by

L.J. Ambrosio

Live true to yourself and love others as they do the same.

A New Life is the fourth book in author L.J. Ambrosio’s emotionally exploratory and character-driven series, Reflections of Michael. This book follows Ron and Louie’s relationship after the death of their beloved canine companion, Rhonda. 

Life has almost come full circle for Ron. Once the young wanderer whom Michael took under his wing and mentored, Ron passes along what he’s learned in his life to Louie, the confused young stray he met as the manager of the Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris. Where once he was the one seeking his place in life, Ron has found his purpose and is finally ready to end his self-imposed exile and return home to the US. He also feels Louie has come into his own and will survive nicely, with more confidence, comfortable in his own skin and the answers to his questions about his sexuality. I was glad Ron invited Louie to move out of the bookstore and into his apartment with him. And although nothing could ever replace Rhonda in their hearts, Mikey, the Jack Russell puppy, was a lovely addition to their lives. 

This story was full of heart and surprises as Louie finds his footing as a leader among his politically active friends, or when he befriends a sick and lonely older man, pursues possible new love interests, and bravely deals with being the target of bigots. Ron, Louie, Mikey, Madam, and so many of the characters had worked their way into my heart that the ending absolutely gutted me. It brought a very emotional closure to Ron and Louie’s story. 

I recommend A NEW LIFE to fans of the previous books in the series. 

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advance Review Copy from the author through Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tours.