This is a fantastic read! Two broken men
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This is a fantastic read!
Two broken men.
One, a famous singer. The other, an abused young man.
They meet at a mental hospital.
Cameron Fox, the singer, after a DUI, sentenced to a work-release at Riverbend Behavioral Health Facility.
Jonah Radley is a writer and reclusive man who admits himself to the same facility twice a year to deal with hallucinations and nightmares that cloud him caused by childhood trauma.
The two for a bond almost from the beginning being that Jonah has always had a crush on Cameron or the role he played in a teen TV show when he was younger.
Being that Cameron works at the facility while Jonah is a patient they are not allowed to start a romantic relationship. It's not allowed. But once the year Cameron is sentenced to work at the facility they start a beautiful relationship, helping each other battle Jonah's monsters.
Well written, well done. Will look forward to reading more from this new to me author.
Cheers!
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Fantastic read! This is one of the best books I have read in a long time.
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I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of the book.

This book broke my heart and put it back together again. It features two of my favorite tropes: second chance and best friend's sister. One of the things that breaks my heart the most (in any book and in real life) is when people lose precious time with each other, whether it be due to circumstances beyond their control or their own doing. Harper and Max were so much in love and seeing them be ripped apart was heart-wrenching. But it was such a journey watching Max work hard to win her heart and trust back. I couldn't put the book down once I started and even though it reads perfectly well as a standalone, I want to go back and "meet"in Damaged Goods. I definitely want to read more from L. Wilder and will be looking in to her MC romances as well! 4 out of 5 wine glasses.
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Love Broken was a totally original, and entertaining read that I couldn't get enough of.  Katie Beller is a bartender who hasn't been lucky in love, so she decides to write a book under the pen name Bailey Swan.  And that book becomes a best selling book that women everywhere were eating up about fake love.  So her friend talks her into going on a book signing tour where she meets one of the book models Charles Bates, a hockey player named Chase Green in real life, when he's running from the women & ends up in her room by mistake.  And this is where the fun really begins.  WOW!  When Bates & Katie meet, it was hysterically funny, as she really believes that love is fake, so she puts him through the ringer (including making a call to get him away from her door which had me spitting out my drink in laughter).  It was moments like those that made this such a fantastic read, not to mention the broken parts of these two added a side of angst to the big picture.  They were flawed people, which made them realistic, and the push & pull was frustrating but also, had me turning the pages as quickly as I could.  Not to mention I absolutely LOVED the whole book signing backdrop to the story being the bookwhore that I am!  I'm a big fan of J.D. Hollyfield already, but her talent shined brighter than ever with Love Broken, and it's a story that can be read over & over again, and will still be entertaining every time.  HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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I loved this book ... truly loved it.
It was exceptional from the first chapter through to the last.
Emily Goodwin has written a beautiful story about two broken people who find love in the most unexpected of places - an interview and a barn.
Hayley is distraught after the loss of the only person who really loved her.  She must rebuild her shattered life and once again become a strong, independent carefree woman.
Aiden is your typical bad boy actor, or so it seems, whose life is semi dictated by his career, drugs and booze.  He is a man lost, not able to rid himself of his inner demons.
When these two broken people meet the sparks fly.  The friendship blossoms into something neither of them ever expected - love.
A tragedy and miscommunication nearly splits the two apart - but the will to survive triumphs.
Their story had me laughing, crying and getting angry at times but I loved every minute of it.
This is the first book of Emily Goodwin's that I have read but it most certainly won't be the last.
I love her free flow style of writing and the ease it is to read.
Ms Goodwin will definitely be gracing my Kindle again.
Five stars all the way.
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Have you ever wanted to meet a man that could reach inside you and heal the damaged parts?  What's so beautiful about this story is the healing goes both ways. Dragomir and Victory are those characters that you remember for a very long time. This is a very good read and one that you won't be able to put down til the end.  Would I buy this?  Most definitely,, and well worth it!!
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I am emotional wreck right now. This book has literally drained me but also made my heart happy. When I started this book I knew it was going to be heartbreaking but I was pleasantly surprised with the amounts of humor and as well as spice. It all blended together effortlessly and just worked. I adored Aundrea. She was an absolute fighter and I loved her outlook on life. She tried to find the good in all the bad she was going through and her sarcastic comments were a great additions to lighten the mood of such a dark subject. This amazing women has gone through so much in her young life and I truly admire her. Her strength to put on a brave face for everyone was awe inspiring to read. I tried to put myself in her situation and I honestly don't think I could have been so strong. I loved the relationship she had with her sister Genna. They had such a genuine bond and you could see the love they had for each other. It was great to see she had such a great support system with her family. I especially liked her Dad. He didn't say much but you knew the pain he was going through for his daughter.

Parker *sighs* where do I even begin with this man? He was in one word beautiful. Not just on the outside but the inside as well. You could tell from their first meeting there was something very special about him. I have read a lot of books with very steamy scenes but for some reason their first encounter to me was beyond amazing. They didn't even know each other but you could actually feel the passion between them. It was beautifully written. I was so nervous about him finding out about Aundrea's cancer but I knew that when he did, he would be there for her. He was the support she needed and the reassurance that even though she doesn't look like she thinks she needs to, he still finds her beautiful. He teaches her to embrace herself, scars and all. The scene with him shaving his head had me laughing and crying, it was so touching. Their relationship had a lot of ups and downs but it only made them stronger. I loved it!

I will let you know now that you will be needing a lot of tissues so have those handy. I wasn't quite prepared (that epilogue about killed me) so I'll be washing my sweater after this since my sleeves got used a bit ;) Thankfully I was home alone so I didn't have any witness' to my ugly cry. What can I say I loved this book. The characters were amazing and was all the dialogue. You felt truly involved in the story and I seriously couldn't put this book down. I highly recommended this if your looking for a heartfelt story with plenty of love, steam and a journey of girl just trying to survive. I know Aundrea and Parker with stick with me for a while.
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From Shattered Pieces is a MUST read!  I was pulled into the story from the first paragraph and invested in the characters from the moment they were introduced.  The main character Ian is inspiring - a strong, resilient young woman who, with a little help from an unexpected and amazing friend, refuses to become a victim despite what life has dealt her.  Ms. Stotts is truly a talented author.  I am looking forward to her next book.  I will be waiting and watching!
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Repaired by Melissa Collins is a book about two damaged men finding each other by chance and being drawn together -- almost pulled towards each other as they each fulfill a need the other has. While reading this book I quickly fell in love with Liam and connected with Parker -- and I knew that these two men were going to have a powerful story.

Liam Davis is a tortured man with a haunted past that has made him need certain things in his life. He has a close knit group of friends, those who he is closest too..yet they really don't know Liam. Nobody knows Liam. As Liam runs from his past determined to avoid deep connections..and doing just that..he meets Parker Ryan.

Parker Ryan, attorney at law - wealthy and by any onlooker a man with a perfect life. In reality, Parker is viewed as a failure and regret by the one man who should always love him, his Father. Parker tries to do everything he can to gain his father's approval -- yet he continues to come up short. Resolved that this is just how his life will be he has all but accepted that this will be his life, until he meets Liam Davis.

Fate brings them together but a recognition of fractured souls keeps them together as the men complete each other and show each other that there is always a chance to be repaired.

"Sometimes life worked out in the most unlikely ways. Could I have possibly known when I met Liam, demanding that he help me fix my car that wed be here? Could I have known that he would alter my world so much Id finally grow the backbone Id been missing for years and finally stand up to my father? Could he have known that linking his life with mine would bring his past to the surface, bringing him back to the family hed left so many years ago? No. We could never know those things. And we never would. Wed never know how our past would affect our future. Wed never know how today would tumble on into tomorrow."~Parker

If you have not read anything by Melissa Collins then I highly suggest you grab your box of Kleenex and a big glass of wine -- then dive right in to Repaired. Melissa writes stories that draw you in, the characters will capture your heart, you will become invested in their journey as you read her books. Collins' is known for writing characters who are slightly damaged with painful pasts that are able to overcome while building solid, loving, lasting relationships -- even when it's the last thing they are looking for.

While reading Repaired I admit there were moments when I thought, "Okay, Melissa what is going to happen here?" But I knew that Ms. Collins' would soon be delivering a plot twist or character trait that would draw me in because these two characters were just too complex to expect anything less -- let me say, I was right! So if you find yourself wondering, why there is so much back story or something along that thought..have faith and keep reading! In the end, Repaired made me feel...well, repaired. I had felt Liam & Parker's pain,

I had followed through their journey of coming together, and I had witnessed them repairing each other's wounded souls. The way the story was developed literally brings the reader through the journey with the characters -- so have the faith!

"All wed ever wanted was to be loved for our broken pieces, not despite them. All wed ever wanted was to feel repaired enough to find happiness in the simplest moments of life. And with Parker, I had just that."~Liam

I am sad the journey is done now and I "patiently" await Ms. Collins next story! 5 Stars ~

ARC reviewed by Alpha Book Club
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Fifteen Weekends is a fantastic read!  I sat down to enjoy the highly anticipated debut novel by Christy Pastore and the next thing I knew, I was done!

I found myself thoroughly engrossed in the lives of Ashleigh, Emily and Amanda  Each womans story interconnected, yet all experiencing and dealing with their own internal wars {of fear, doubt, loss, self-worth, insecurity, passion, lust, etc.}.  And, lets not forget the HOT MEN in their lives who inspire all kinds of sexy emotions!

The fluidity with which Christy transitioned from one heroin to the next was fantastic and kept me engaged and intrigued as to what would happen next.  I connected with the leading ladies on several levels  each struggling with real-life happenstances for which us ladies muddle through each and every day.  I found myself rooting for each of them and their subsequent love interests; feeling a myriad of emotions along the way!

I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND Fifteen Weekends.  A MUST READ that you should added to your summer reading list.  Bravo Christy Pastore!
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This is a heartwarming, heartbreaking story of two damaged kids who find are able to find happiness in spite of the hand that life has dealt them. This is not a light easy read - it deals with sexual abuse and child neglect, so if those are triggers for you, you have been warned. This book drew me in, and was very hard to put down. In some ways it was a very easy read - I flew through it. And in other ways, it was very hard. The alternating persons is not always my favorite but I loved the striking differences between Shaye's outlook on life, and Cameron's more optimistic. This is a great book for a hopeless romantic! I loved the ending, and the surprises along the way!
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4.5 deserved stars, fantastic!
This book was just about perfect.  It held me captive and played with my emotions.  It's hopeful and heartbreaking, with humor.  First one sort of heartbreak, then a second.  I am a HUGE Levi fan!  And Veronica handled her ex and his new fiance with class, though she's a bit of a pushover.  The only thing keeping it from 5 stars was the very end, which seemed to not flow the same way the rest of the book did.

I received an arc of this book.
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If you loved the broken men chronicles you will love night break. Dalton was already one of my favorite characters and I love him and Devolin together even more. You'll need a box of tissues for this one and not just for tears because I laughed myself breathless a few times during this book. I would have given this more than 5 stars if  Amazon allowed it!
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i read this book and it jumps out at you,you cannot put this down.you feel the pain and the joy's of these incredibly brave men! it's painful to think of all the guy's who didn't make it,and the loved one's of these men.i have never felt so much,cried so much,or felt connected to history until this book. God Bless the men of this book,it should become a movie! T.Parker
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This is a fantastic book! Ms. Walters did a great job of showing that depression, chemical imbalances, and the terrible things that happen in life are just an easy fix. It is ongoing and needs to be worked on for it to work and things to come from it. Clay had alot against him with his parents being superficial and only worrying about appearances adn he was Bipolar. He had to work his ass off to get to where we leave him and Maggie in the story. But it looks like they will get their Happily Ever After. Good things come to those who are willing to work their asses off to get it. Clay and Maggie love each other very much but they have so much going against them that they have to do some things that might have been hard and hurt alot but in the end worked. Clay realizes he's got problems and he's doing what he can to make himself better and he knows that he has to love himself to fully love someone else. Maggie has been through hell and back for Clay but she realizes he needs to do what he needs to do and she can't save him. This is a real story and could easily happen but in the end things worked out. We just have to remember that "in the darkest hour there may be light." We might have to search for it but it is there in the end.
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This book was one of the most heartbreaking reads I have ever read. The tragedy of losing the love of your life was conveyed so well I could easily imagine being in Liz's position. The pain and loneliness, the hardship of suddenly becoming a single mother of four, the struggle through the stages of grief... were all so beautifully and realistically written, that I was totally immersed into her world. There were times while reading this that I had to step away, to catch my breath and wipe my eyes, but not for long because the pull back into the story was too strong.

While this was such an emotionally draining and powerfully sad read, there were some laugh out loud moments and strong messages of hope, too. This book also introduced me to one of the most patient and kind male characters I've ever read - Ben was amazing!

I'm adding this one to my favorites shelf. Cannot recommend it enough - though be warned you need to prepare yourself for this one, it cannot be taken lightly and you will need tissues, lots and lots of tissues.
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I will not look at "wait" the same way again. What an amazing tale of two broken souls that end up healing each other! I've read quite a few reviews stating this is an emotional read. And it is. The tilt your head and droop your mouth as the tears pour out your eyes type read. This is a standalone but you miss so much if you don't read the other 3 first (A Stone in the Sea, Drowning to Breathe and Where Lightning Strikes). Some gaps were filled in. I had a few ah-ha moments. Austin was not who I thought he was. But it a good way. This book explains so much from when we first met him at the beginning of the series (A Stone in the Sea). He is broken. Rightfully so. Happenings are explained. I could feel Edie's pain. They both broke my heart. But then comes the healing. I am absolutely amazed how fast I was drawn in. It wouldn't let me go. Though I have loved everything AL Jackson has written. Bravo!