I have been provided with a copy of Diving for Pearls Part 1 by the author for an impartial review. This is Part 1 of the Diving for Pearls series and it was such an easy read that you could finish in one setting. This short story just tugs at your heartstring and makes you feel for the characters. It was such a beautiful story and it was told in a way that you completely understood what was going on. I can’t wait to read the next part.

What a clear and concise way to 'settle the spirit'. I loved it when Elizabeth was told she only had one person to look after as a guardian angel. It really makes you wonder about the first conversation you will have with St. Peter. Nicely done, Melissa Storm. I loved it. Made me cry.

Elizabeth is about to give birth to a baby and knows that something is wrong. Her husband Theo races her to the hospital and she is able to give birth to a baby girl, but dies during childbirth.

Elizabeth is greeted by Peter who now explains that Elizabeth has been turned into a protector angel and will look watch out for Daisy, her infant daughter.

This was a good glimpse into what is to come and the explanation between angels and Pearls in Heaven. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

Diving for Pearls is a short story about love, loss, and redemption.

Elizabeth and her husband Theo are preparing for a baby. Unfortunately, Elizabeth is suffering from eclampsia. A trip to the hospital, a C-section, and a devastating loss for Theo. His wife is gone from this world.

Elizabeth discovers she's gone to Heaven. Meeting Peter at the Heavenly gates, she learns she's going to become a Protector. A guardian angel to her daughter. Saddened that she won't ever be able to hold her baby, but excited about being able to watch over her, Elizabeth returns to Earth, prepared to do whatever it takes to make sure her daughter lives her life to the fullest so they can one day be reunited in Heaven.

Will she be able to fulfill her duties as an angel? You'll just have to read the stories and find out!

For me, this was probably one of the saddest things I've read in a long time. I pretty much cried from right before the halfway point to the end of the book. Of course, I can always blame it on being a new mom for the second time, but... my son is almost 4 months old and I think the crazy emotional side of me has been calmed. But yeah, it's really an emotional story that will bring tears to your eyes.

I'm definitely looking forward to the next part in the series. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for both Elizabeth and Daisy.

A very well-deserved five stars to this short story.