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Broken #1
Broken Pieces
Karaline Brooks has accepted her past and who she has become because of it. She has worked hard to put on a façade as she strides to accomplish her goals in life. When her last semester of college rolls around, everything changes. Andrew Evans comes into her life. After she has accepted that no man would ever want her again, he does.
Kara falls into Drew’s simple life he has made for himself, after the difficult childhood he endured. He finds that he is determined to keep her, no matter what it takes. His goal is to stand by her and prove to her that she is worthy.
They could never imagine what else life has to throw their way. Is their connection strong enough to handle reality?
Kara falls into Drew’s simple life he has made for himself, after the difficult childhood he endured. He finds that he is determined to keep her, no matter what it takes. His goal is to stand by her and prove to her that she is worthy.
They could never imagine what else life has to throw their way. Is their connection strong enough to handle reality?
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First published October 11, 2013
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B.E. Laine
1 book37 followersB. E. Laine enjoys long walks on the beach, candle light dinners, eh wait this is not some fairy tale. This Oklahoma girl, born and raised, recently learned she had a passion for reading. Then realized she had an even bigger passion for writing. All the stories that have been storming through her brain all these years are finally being written.
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October 11, 2013
3.5 Stars!
I dove straight into this book with no expectations. When I first started reading this I wasn't so sure if I was going to enjoy this book or not. It has some rough storyline which always tugs on my heart for a character, but I felt like there was something missing. I told myself that I was going to read the entire book and that the beginning did not matter. Personally, I am a reader that is all about how a book ends.
The story line was really good. I did however feel that I would have liked to see more from the main characters when they interacted. I just felt as if there wasn't enough emotion. Kara tended to doubt herself a little too much for my taste. I am all for someone who needs reassurance but there were times I found myself want to slap her. Now for Drew,. I was a little confused at times with him, he would be the sweetest man around, but it was like a switch would go off, and he was suddenly Mr. controlling and I am not sure how I feel about it still after finishing the book.
I will admit, I grew to like the characters. I do wish there was a little more passion and fire between the two because you could certainly feel it when they were around each other.
Towards the end of the book when a little drama came in, I found myself becoming more wrapped in the book and wanting to know what was going to happen next. I was slowly beginning to feel for the characters. I really did like this book, just think it needed a little more something to it. I will admit, I do plan to read book two. I must know what is going to happen between Drew and Kara especially with all that has happened in the end. I hope that the connection between the characters will spark and become everything that I know they are possible for.
I dove straight into this book with no expectations. When I first started reading this I wasn't so sure if I was going to enjoy this book or not. It has some rough storyline which always tugs on my heart for a character, but I felt like there was something missing. I told myself that I was going to read the entire book and that the beginning did not matter. Personally, I am a reader that is all about how a book ends.
The story line was really good. I did however feel that I would have liked to see more from the main characters when they interacted. I just felt as if there wasn't enough emotion. Kara tended to doubt herself a little too much for my taste. I am all for someone who needs reassurance but there were times I found myself want to slap her. Now for Drew,. I was a little confused at times with him, he would be the sweetest man around, but it was like a switch would go off, and he was suddenly Mr. controlling and I am not sure how I feel about it still after finishing the book.
I will admit, I grew to like the characters. I do wish there was a little more passion and fire between the two because you could certainly feel it when they were around each other.
Towards the end of the book when a little drama came in, I found myself becoming more wrapped in the book and wanting to know what was going to happen next. I was slowly beginning to feel for the characters. I really did like this book, just think it needed a little more something to it. I will admit, I do plan to read book two. I must know what is going to happen between Drew and Kara especially with all that has happened in the end. I hope that the connection between the characters will spark and become everything that I know they are possible for.
August 15, 2018
I love this book, never get tired of reading it, thank you
March 25, 2025
This trend of ending the book in the middle of a story hoping to sell more books is really ticking me off
October 8, 2013
Really enjoyed this story. This author has put together a lovely story of 2 broken people. The main male character is certainly drool material:)
The author has a great way to keep a readers attention & I totally enjoyed the twist.
This was one of them books where I wanted to throw my kindle when the book finished. Yes, a cliff hanger so I'm definitely looking forward to the next book.
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The author has a great way to keep a readers attention & I totally enjoyed the twist.
This was one of them books where I wanted to throw my kindle when the book finished. Yes, a cliff hanger so I'm definitely looking forward to the next book.
Received from author in return for honest review.
November 29, 2013
4 stars. What a great story. OMG, the horrific emotional and physically abused two characters had growing up and in there adulthood. I was in tears, I had happy moments. It was so much but how they pull through for happiness. Bravo, Bravisimo to the author. Truly loved it.
September 15, 2013
Review upon publish date.
August 29, 2014
Awesome book... where's book two, it's end of aug. 2014... release date for Better Broken said spring 2014..can't wait!!!!
November 11, 2014
Seriously grrrr.... Bring on the next one
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