I loved this book. I love "unusual" heroes, and Tom definitely fit into that category. Tom had a very bad childhood, and his vulnerability and ability to love Sarah were so clearly portrayed by the writing. I loved the storyline, and the characters were very well developed. I felt like I had a very clear picture in my mind of Tom from the author's description.The writing was beautiful and lyrical, and the romantic scenes were scorching. Definitely a keeper. ( )

Once in a while a special book comes along that will touch your heart with it's poignancy and tenderness. Bone Deep is such a book for me.
It's the story of two lonely people who find each other and despite all obstacles, triumph in their love for each other.
Sarah Cassidy is a young widow whose husband was killed during WWII. While at the local carnival one evening she was talked into going into the freak show by her friends. There she saw Tom the tatooed man and felt a very puzzling yet instant attraction to him.
The next day he turns up in her barn and right away she sees past his outward appearance and into the gentle soul that he is. But together can they overcome the predjudice of the small town she resides in?
I loved the setting of this book, it's very unusual and refreshing. Sarah makes a wonderful heroine, lonely and somewhat reluctant to get involved with Tom,yet very protective of him and very aware of what people will think. Tom is a hero that lingers long after you close the last page. Gentle yet strong and damaged against his will, it's wonderful reading about his coming out of himself and slowly gaining confidence after being held a prisoner all his life.
This book has the same sort of feel as another one of my favourite books, Morning Glory by Lavryle Spencer.
I can't recommend it highly enough ( )