Broken: A Paranormal Romance
by
David H. Burton (Goodreads Author)
Three days before her twenty-fourth birthday, Katherine Gregory receives a letter from her deceased mother. It details a faery curse in which the eldest child in each generation will die in their twenty-fifth year.
Three days before her twenty-fourth birthday, a new love interest comes knocking, and her first love has returned - neither men are what they seem, and Katherin...more
Three days before her twenty-fourth birthday, a new love interest comes knocking, and her first love has returned - neither men are what they seem, and Katherin...more
ebook, 246 pages
Published
June 13th 2011
by Stonehenge Press
(first published June 10th 2011)
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Nov 17, 2012
Lissa & Alexa The Novel Lasses
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5 of 5 stars
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Should Katherine stand around waiting for death to come a calling or take a stand and do something about it? That is the question Burton asks and where our journey begins.
Well let me back up a bit. First Katherine who has been plagued by hallucinations her whole life runs out of her meds that keep the little green men at bay. Now that they are making a comeback she gets a cryptic letter from her mother informing her she is adopted. Now to make matters even worse Katherine has always known her mo...more
For years Katherine has been seeing things, things her mother ends up taking her to numerous doctors for. The doctors conclude it’s a mental issue, shes hallucinating when she sees these things and medicates her to the gills. Katherine ends up living with a roomate, one she never sees but she sees a lot of her roomies brother Chris. Chris brings Katherine a plant, and the hallucinations start up again. She is pretty sure it is medication withdrawl and not the death of her mother, three months ea...more
Broken is the first short story I read in a while. I was looking for something I can get into, but for it not to be very time consuming. I'm so glad I chose this one.
First, I want to say that I love the cover. Not many short stories have great covers, but I think this one is excellent. I look forward to seeing Bitten's cover.
The characters were fun and interesting, the story line was exciting and the ending was filled with twists, just how I like it. Yes, sometimes things were a bit vague, incl...more
First, I want to say that I love the cover. Not many short stories have great covers, but I think this one is excellent. I look forward to seeing Bitten's cover.
The characters were fun and interesting, the story line was exciting and the ending was filled with twists, just how I like it. Yes, sometimes things were a bit vague, incl...more
3.75 stars
The blurb summarizes the main points in the book very well, so I won't get into that. This was a very interesting story that grabbed my attention from the beginning. Of course, the fact that I liked Katherine and found her funny and normal in a "I-see-little-green-men" kinda way helped to snag my attention too. Add Chris into the the mix and I was hooked. I enjoyed the addition of Jonathan and Aunt Marigold, since they added to what was happening to the story too.
However, as the story...more
The blurb summarizes the main points in the book very well, so I won't get into that. This was a very interesting story that grabbed my attention from the beginning. Of course, the fact that I liked Katherine and found her funny and normal in a "I-see-little-green-men" kinda way helped to snag my attention too. Add Chris into the the mix and I was hooked. I enjoyed the addition of Jonathan and Aunt Marigold, since they added to what was happening to the story too.
However, as the story...more
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Katherine fights her hallucinations all her life. Just to find out one day that it wasn't hallucination at all. A little green man was always there. Protecting her. There is a woman who is trying to kill her. Why? And who is that woman?
Katherine needs some answers. Who can give them to her? Does she have to discover them by herself?
Her only one emerald earring was a gift from Aunt Marigold. The other one appeared from nowher...more
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Katherine fights her hallucinations all her life. Just to find out one day that it wasn't hallucination at all. A little green man was always there. Protecting her. There is a woman who is trying to kill her. Why? And who is that woman?
Katherine needs some answers. Who can give them to her? Does she have to discover them by herself?
Her only one emerald earring was a gift from Aunt Marigold. The other one appeared from nowher...more
I was excited to read this book and I was not let down. I do hope there is another book to come! With so much that came to light at the end of this book makes me want to know what happens after EVERYONE sits back and realized just what happened! LOL
Never mind being told you were crazy your whole life because you "saw things" then finding out what you were seeing might actually be true! Being told you could die any day because of some curse that has been passed down every generation. While trying...more
Never mind being told you were crazy your whole life because you "saw things" then finding out what you were seeing might actually be true! Being told you could die any day because of some curse that has been passed down every generation. While trying...more
Katherine Gregory shares an apartment with a roommate who’s rarely there. Her roommate’s brother, Chris, is beginning to show a romantic interest in her. And she’s starting to see a little green man hanging around a plant given to her by Chris. It turns out, Katherine had hallucinations when she was a child, but was put on medication to stop them. However, the medication no longer seems to be working.
If that’s not enough, she receives a letter from her cold and distant, recently deceased mother...more
If that’s not enough, she receives a letter from her cold and distant, recently deceased mother...more
Broken by David H. Burton is the interesting tale of the choices a young woman must make after learning that her past isn’t what it appeared to be. Katherine always knew growing up that her mother didn’t love her. She had come to terms with that fact until the day she received a letter from her mother – after her mother’s passing. In the letter Katherine learns that she may not have very much time left to live, as the eldest child in each generation dies after they turn twenty-four.
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Reviewed By: April
Review Copy Provided By:Publisher
David H. Burton’s talent for weaving an intriguing, engrossing and magnificent tale explodes in Broken.
When I had first read about this novel, I was instantly intrigued. I love a great paranormal story and even though Broken is sub-titled as a paranormal romance, there is not an excessive amount of romance. So those who may be looking for gushy love, no need to apply here. However, there is a bit of a love triangle twisted throughout the story,...more
Review Copy Provided By:Publisher
David H. Burton’s talent for weaving an intriguing, engrossing and magnificent tale explodes in Broken.
When I had first read about this novel, I was instantly intrigued. I love a great paranormal story and even though Broken is sub-titled as a paranormal romance, there is not an excessive amount of romance. So those who may be looking for gushy love, no need to apply here. However, there is a bit of a love triangle twisted throughout the story,...more
David H. Burton’s talent for weaving an intriguing, engrossing and magnificent tale explodes in Broken.
When I had first read about this novel, I was instantly intrigued. I love a great paranormal story and even though Broken is sub-titled as a paranormal romance, there is not an excessive amount of romance. So those who may be looking for gushy love, no need to apply here. However, there is a bit of a love triangle twisted throughout the story, as well as some steamy scenes which leave the page...more
When I had first read about this novel, I was instantly intrigued. I love a great paranormal story and even though Broken is sub-titled as a paranormal romance, there is not an excessive amount of romance. So those who may be looking for gushy love, no need to apply here. However, there is a bit of a love triangle twisted throughout the story, as well as some steamy scenes which leave the page...more
3 days before her 24th birthday, Katherine receives a letter from her mother telling her of a family curse in which the first born Gregory child is destined to die within their 25th year. With a key to a locked box and new knowledge her mother has secured for her, Katherine must find a way to stop this curse from happening... or else she will be doomed to die like her ancestors. This family secret takes her to the UK where she must not only find a way to end this curse, but also decide between h...more
I know I say this a lot, but once I read and like an author’s book, when I read the next one, I kind of hold the author up to a certain standard. In this case, David H. Burton had quite a challenge ahead of him because his novel, Second Coming, was one of the best books I read last year. Even though Broken is quite a different type of story, I was not disappointed in the least!
The depth of character Mr. Burton creates is just one of the wonderful things about his writing. His heroes and heroine...more
The depth of character Mr. Burton creates is just one of the wonderful things about his writing. His heroes and heroine...more
Broken: A Paranormal Romance, by David H. Burton
After thoroughly enjoying "The Second Coming" and the child in me falling in love with Grim Doyle in "Scourge" I was ready to kiss good-bye being a virgin to the genre of Paranormal Romance to embark on a journey with some of David H. Burton's most interesting characters yet.
If you haven't yet read a paranormal romance novel, brush aside any visions of Fabio coming out of retirement, laden with Botox, trying to seduce an alien woman with heaving br...more
After thoroughly enjoying "The Second Coming" and the child in me falling in love with Grim Doyle in "Scourge" I was ready to kiss good-bye being a virgin to the genre of Paranormal Romance to embark on a journey with some of David H. Burton's most interesting characters yet.
If you haven't yet read a paranormal romance novel, brush aside any visions of Fabio coming out of retirement, laden with Botox, trying to seduce an alien woman with heaving br...more
In November 2010, I had the opportunity to review Scourge, a self-published work by David H. Burton. This was the book that really sparked my love affair with self/indie published books. I had read (and enjoyed) a few self or indie published before Scourge, but something about David's writing really grabbed my attention. Then, a few months ago, I read David's The Second Coming and Simian's Lair, and I realized that David was quickly moving into my top list of favorite author's. So, of course, wh...more
I was very cautious going in to this book ..... paranormal romance has some great names in it. But I was very surprised that it was one of the best books I have read this year. The fey in the book are very true to all the stories I have heard about them. I loved the flow if the book. I find it hard to keep my interest in most books but this one did it without me realizing it was going on. And for that alone I highly recommend this book.
There are a lot of books in this genre that leave you feeli...more
There are a lot of books in this genre that leave you feeli...more
I grabbed this one on my Kobo based more on the author than on the promise of a good read. The last David H. Burton book I read, The Second Coming, took me into an apocalyptic future - fascinating and hair raising at the same time. I eagerly await the next book in what is to be this 'Words of the Prophecy' series.
This book, Broken, was well written. The story flowed evenly enough that I read it over two days (and that for me means in about 3 and a bit hours maybe). Any book that I can read and e...more
This book, Broken, was well written. The story flowed evenly enough that I read it over two days (and that for me means in about 3 and a bit hours maybe). Any book that I can read and e...more
Apr 18, 2012
Nikki (The Bibliomaniac)
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
PNR Fans
Recommended to Nikki (The Bibliomaniac) by:
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Katherine receives a letter from her dead mother 3 day prior to her 24th Birthday. In the letter is a key to a safe deposit box and the information granting her access to the box. All the letter states is that she should open the box before she turns 24. Her brother Geoff and her go and retrieve the box. Inside is a manilla envelope and a leather-bound collection of old documents. She opens the envelope and starts to read what is going to totally change her life.
She finds out she was adopted at...more
She finds out she was adopted at...more
Katherine Gregory always knew growing up that her mother didn't love her but did not realize the reason why until three days before her twenty-fourth birthday when she receives a letter from her deceased mother. The letter details a faery curse in which the eldest child in each generation will die in their twenty-fifth year. What a selfish woman her mother turns out to be. I can’t imagine someone putting a child through such a horrible childhood (lies and medication) for such a horrible reason....more
(I was given this book for free on a read-to-review basis.)
“A letter came by registered mail. It was from my mother. Had she not been dead for three months, it might have seemed less odd.”
23-year-old Katherine can’t understand why her extremely efficient mother would arrange for something to be delivered three months after her death; that is until she reads the letter her mother left for her.
Firstly she learns that she is adopted, and secondly she finds that a family curse means that she will di...more
“A letter came by registered mail. It was from my mother. Had she not been dead for three months, it might have seemed less odd.”
23-year-old Katherine can’t understand why her extremely efficient mother would arrange for something to be delivered three months after her death; that is until she reads the letter her mother left for her.
Firstly she learns that she is adopted, and secondly she finds that a family curse means that she will di...more
I absolutely can't wait for "Bitten". This book was so interesting. Okay, I know that is vague. So let's start with characters. Katherine is torn between a current love interest and finding the love of her life (at 16) but neither is what they seem. This is one of those books that you want to read in one sitting but then you don't because it will be over. The ending was so unexpected. It was perfect. When I finished, I was hoping there would be more; sequel, prequel, I wasn't being picky. Seriou...more
Little green men, shocking revelations, a curse, the fae, a changeling, a nymph, a trip to England, betrayal, the return of a long lost love and a new romance come together in this appealing and entertaining paranormal/fantasy mystery romance from Burton. I was pulled into the story from the first few lines and read it in one sitting.
The story is told first person from the point of view of Katherine, humorous tomboy extraordinaire, who frequently thinks, "pretty sure I reek of man-repellent." Sh...more
The story is told first person from the point of view of Katherine, humorous tomboy extraordinaire, who frequently thinks, "pretty sure I reek of man-repellent." Sh...more
Katherine Gregory’s mother is dead and Katherine is finding it hard to mourn her. Never really close to her, her little brother inherited the estate and Katherine received nothing in the will. So she was very surprised when, three days before her twenty-fifth birthday, she gets a letter from her mother that has a key to a safety deposit box full of documents; documents that prove that Katherine was adopted to keep her brother from being the oldest child who would die when he turned 25. This curs...more
4♥'s
This book is very easy reading, the story flows smoothly. Steamy without being trampy. Clever twists, although somehow a little soap opera toward the end. Maybe HBO soap opera, even. Overall enjoyed it and would pick up other books by this author.
The characters were youthful but not too trendy. There were not too many pop culture references to 'date' the book too quickly, but just enough to still get a chuckle at a well placed Twilight reference. "My life is going all Twilight on me and I h...more
This book is very easy reading, the story flows smoothly. Steamy without being trampy. Clever twists, although somehow a little soap opera toward the end. Maybe HBO soap opera, even. Overall enjoyed it and would pick up other books by this author.
The characters were youthful but not too trendy. There were not too many pop culture references to 'date' the book too quickly, but just enough to still get a chuckle at a well placed Twilight reference. "My life is going all Twilight on me and I h...more
Katherine has been seeing little green men most of her life. Her only reprieve has come with medication to prevent the hallucinations. Shortly before her 24th birthday, Katherine finds out they may not have been hallucinations after all.
Overall, I found Broken to be quite enjoyable and a quick, light read. There were a few times, certain aspects of a scene seemed a little disjointed, but it wasn't enough to detract from the overall enjoyment of the read. The premise was unique and not one I had...more
Overall, I found Broken to be quite enjoyable and a quick, light read. There were a few times, certain aspects of a scene seemed a little disjointed, but it wasn't enough to detract from the overall enjoyment of the read. The premise was unique and not one I had...more
Thanks to R2R for giving me the chance to read this. I got sucked in very quickly and read it in one day. Burton did a good job with the mix of fantasy and reality. After all, as the saying goes, perception is reality, and that is very apparent here. The twists and layers of deception were handled well and made the reader eager to find out more.
Katherine grew up thinking she was crazy and that the things she saw were hallucinations so her mother had her medicated. Imagine her surprise and confus...more
Katherine grew up thinking she was crazy and that the things she saw were hallucinations so her mother had her medicated. Imagine her surprise and confus...more
I admit I was seduced by this gorgeous cover straight away. It had this Gothic Victorian feeling about it. Well, it's totally unrelated to the book. Also, it's not a paranormal romance, more like urban fantasy but with less fighting and more walking *grinning*.
Oh yes, the main characters - Katherine, Chris and Jonathan walk miles and miles along the green and idyllic British countryside. There are passages like this...
The merriment was contagious. The locals seemed to accept us as one of their o...more
Oh yes, the main characters - Katherine, Chris and Jonathan walk miles and miles along the green and idyllic British countryside. There are passages like this...
The merriment was contagious. The locals seemed to accept us as one of their o...more
Jul 26, 2012
Lori McD
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3 of 5 stars
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3.5 stars
I suppose this is a bit sexist of me, but I was really surprised that this book is written in 1st person POV, since the author is male and the main character is female. I suppose Kathryn not being a real "girly-girl" helped.
That said, this is an intriguing book. It's an easy read, and for the most part, it's well-written. My complaints are that 1) so many twists and turns, but most don't come until the end of the book, and 2) the end feels rushed - hurried. It almost seems to me that th...more
I suppose this is a bit sexist of me, but I was really surprised that this book is written in 1st person POV, since the author is male and the main character is female. I suppose Kathryn not being a real "girly-girl" helped.
That said, this is an intriguing book. It's an easy read, and for the most part, it's well-written. My complaints are that 1) so many twists and turns, but most don't come until the end of the book, and 2) the end feels rushed - hurried. It almost seems to me that th...more
David Burton has once again amazed me with a truly enjoyable reading experience. I read this book in one day, I just couldn't put it down! I was drawn into it on the very first page, and the draw never waned. The characters are well developed, entertaining and believable; I particularly enjoyed getting to know Katherine as she journeyed into a world where she was "cursed" to die in her 24th year, and her birthday was just 3 days away. As she struggled to sort things out we were taken on a journe...more
First, she finds out she's adopted. Then, she is told that a family curse will cause her to die sometime during her 25th year, and her birthday is fast approaching. Thus begins Katherine's quest for answers to her past, in the hopes that she can stop the curse and have a future.
This was a quick, enjoyable read. The story sucked me in, and I finished it on less than 5 hours over a two day period. I am really looking forward to the next book in the series, which the author is currently writing.
Th...more
This was a quick, enjoyable read. The story sucked me in, and I finished it on less than 5 hours over a two day period. I am really looking forward to the next book in the series, which the author is currently writing.
Th...more
I love fantasy romance books and this one delivered. Although there are a lot of books about fae out there this one was different enough to capture my full attention and kept me in bed reading. I read this in one sitting and I really liked it. It was a smooth fast sexy read even though I didn't care for the way it ended because I wanted more. The characters and the flow were good the only complaint I have is the plot is seemed a little muddled at the end. It was formatted exactly how it should b...more
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