This was the first book I read by Valerie Sherrard. I felt an instant connection to, not only to the character, but to the book and the author. Once I started reading, I couldn't put SAM'S LIGHT down. The story seemed very real and Cole is a likeable character I came to care about deeply. This book prompted me to seek out more books by Valerie Sherrard and now I can truly say I have enjoyed all of her novels I've read thus far.