She_Cries

In a novel of courage and hope... friends and family come together and embrace not only the gift of life, but the unfortunate death of loved ones. This story captures one woman’s heroic journey as she falls victim to the demons associated with not only losing her precious child but her beloved husband as well, only to find herself searching desperately for a way out of the darkness. Shocking surprises and unexpected twists force Maci to selfishly survive in a world that is no longer hers… throwing her into an unfamiliar existence plagued with alcohol abuse. Sadly, Maci’s little girl is forced to cope through the loss and grief by herself which almost proves fatal.

Thankful for a friendship that develops with a compassionate doctor who has also experienced his own loss, Maci leans on him as her life shatters into a million pieces. Fortunately, a powerful force brings the two strangers together, leaving them to discover the true meaning of friendship and undying love. The extraordinary journey that this young mother’s life is about to begin, offers her a second chance at a future she could only have imagined…giving her lost soul the direction she has been searching for, along with the possibility for healing and redemption. At long last she would be able to move forward with a new chapter in her life, and bring to an end the old one, only to find out that life changing secrets could end up being a blessing in disguise.

"In She Cries In The Dark, DeSantis does a great job of presenting a touching testament to the resiliency of the human spirit, and, in so doing, she gives inspiration to any and everyone who may find themselves in situations just like Maci's: tears may fall in the temporary darkness that surrounds us, but the light of dawn brings joy and new hope for permanently brighter days."

"She Cries In The Dark reads like the biblical book of Job: no matter how bad things in Maci's life keep getting, you find yourself cringing anew every time something worse happens - and you can't help wondering why. Maci is not an evil, selfish person, and she goes out of her way to be as accommodating to others as she can, so to witness her suffer heartbreak after heartbreak sometimes makes you wonder what the point of being good is after all."

"The strength of DeSantis.s tale, though, lies in reassuring the reader that, no matter how bad things get, blessings still eventually come - and often when we least expect them. As Maci begins to turn her life around, the right people and events always seem to come into it at just the right time, giving her just enough strength to make it time after time, and warming your heart along the way."

"Obviously, we can expect wonderful stories from Ms. DeSantis, so had better keep a close eye on her. Or you will miss out on a fantastic story teller."

2 August, 2007
by: Pamela Jenewein, a dedicated reader and
reviewer for Romance at Heart Publications

"A dramatic, at times sad story, She Cries in the Dark, self-published through Lulu, beautifully portrays the living sequence of a young woman’s existence, facing life’s moments of harmony and anguish, that eventually leads up to the horror that every parent fears. Stout characters support this smooth, tangible plot, providing a fantastic and engaging read. Grab tissues and a carton of your favorite ice cream as this genuine contemporary will tug at your emotions, making your eyes water."