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Dividing Line #5
Shattered
A secret war is being fought in Manchester. A family, once close allies, is torn apart as the head of the family turns on his own.
Rachel Law is recovering in hospital after a savage assault and her husband Ryan burns with the need to avenge her.
Alex Maguire plots the destruction of his enemies from his hospital bed, doing all in his power to slip them up.
As Alex and Rachel recuperate, the two opposing factions form new alliances and attack one another with renewed ferocity and cunning, fighting for the highest stakes imaginable.
Events culminate in a showdown that will shatter the family forever.
Contains strong language as well as scenes of violence, torture and sex. Please note, this is not a stand-alone novel and is part of a series.
Rachel Law is recovering in hospital after a savage assault and her husband Ryan burns with the need to avenge her.
Alex Maguire plots the destruction of his enemies from his hospital bed, doing all in his power to slip them up.
As Alex and Rachel recuperate, the two opposing factions form new alliances and attack one another with renewed ferocity and cunning, fighting for the highest stakes imaginable.
Events culminate in a showdown that will shatter the family forever.
Contains strong language as well as scenes of violence, torture and sex. Please note, this is not a stand-alone novel and is part of a series.
333 pages, ebook
First published February 12, 2014
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About the author
Heather Atkinson
110 books174 followers**MY NEXT TRADITIONALLY PUBLISHED BOOK, A SAVAGE INHERITANCE (SAVAGE SISTERS SERIES #4) IS NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON PRICED £2.84. RELEASE DATE 7TH OCTOBER 2024**
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Author of over seventy books so far. Living on the beautiful west coast of Scotland with my husband, twin daughters and a cat called Mavis, although I am originally from Lancashire in the north of England.
My tastes in all things are eclectic, which extends to my writing. Although I primarily write crime books - especially gangland thrillers - I also write gothic historical romance and fantasy. I publish on Amazon Kindle and some of my novels are available in paperback too. I also have a traditional publishing contract with Boldwood Books.
When I'm not writing - which isn't very often - I enjoy reading Daphne Du Maurier, Edgar Allan Poe, Shirley Jackson, MR James and the Brontes, among many others. I also enjoy swimming, walking and spending time with my family.
**MY NEXT SELF PUBLISHED BOOK, DEADLY GAMES (BLAGGER'S CODE SERIES #6) WILL BE RELEASED ON 29TH SEPTEMBER 2024 ONLY ON AMAZON KINDLE**
Author of over seventy books so far. Living on the beautiful west coast of Scotland with my husband, twin daughters and a cat called Mavis, although I am originally from Lancashire in the north of England.
My tastes in all things are eclectic, which extends to my writing. Although I primarily write crime books - especially gangland thrillers - I also write gothic historical romance and fantasy. I publish on Amazon Kindle and some of my novels are available in paperback too. I also have a traditional publishing contract with Boldwood Books.
When I'm not writing - which isn't very often - I enjoy reading Daphne Du Maurier, Edgar Allan Poe, Shirley Jackson, MR James and the Brontes, among many others. I also enjoy swimming, walking and spending time with my family.
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December 15, 2023
Too much talking and history not enough story.
Admittedly I haven't read any of the series before or after this title. I got to 37% and after realising it was all happening in a hospital on a ward, I gave up.
I'm sure there are lots of plot points I've missed in the preceeding books but my god how much boring dialogue and exposition can we take.
I'm sure somewhere along the line the story of Ryan & Rachael has been written but I'm pretty sure it doesn't need to go on for this long. Maybe I should read the book directly before this one to actually experience what happened before. Alas, I fear it would be too dull and poorly written to make me care.
Could do with an edit, as plenty of typos... not a fan of Martina Cole either so this is really trying to emulate those novels.
Not for me.
Admittedly I haven't read any of the series before or after this title. I got to 37% and after realising it was all happening in a hospital on a ward, I gave up.
I'm sure there are lots of plot points I've missed in the preceeding books but my god how much boring dialogue and exposition can we take.
I'm sure somewhere along the line the story of Ryan & Rachael has been written but I'm pretty sure it doesn't need to go on for this long. Maybe I should read the book directly before this one to actually experience what happened before. Alas, I fear it would be too dull and poorly written to make me care.
Could do with an edit, as plenty of typos... not a fan of Martina Cole either so this is really trying to emulate those novels.
Not for me.
March 4, 2014
5 stars all day long I have to read more straight away.......
December 26, 2020
Shattered, by
Heather Atkinson
I was so looking forward to starting this book.
We are back with Rachel, and Ryan.
They were made for each other.
Has life got better for them now?
Did they miss the club?
When you have a family, you don’t want the old life anymore.
How ever, somebody might come along and bring the past back!
Heather Atkinson
I was so looking forward to starting this book.
We are back with Rachel, and Ryan.
They were made for each other.
Has life got better for them now?
Did they miss the club?
When you have a family, you don’t want the old life anymore.
How ever, somebody might come along and bring the past back!
December 18, 2017
Great read 👍👍
I've really enjoyed reading Heather Atkinson 's books, I just can't put them down and #5 was just as good. Every available opportunity I'm reading it or thinking what's gonna happen next. Can't wait to get stuck into the next book.
I've really enjoyed reading Heather Atkinson 's books, I just can't put them down and #5 was just as good. Every available opportunity I'm reading it or thinking what's gonna happen next. Can't wait to get stuck into the next book.
December 15, 2019
Action packed
These books just keep getting better, the gangs, gangsters, the violence this book is full of it. Ryan and Rachel Law , Alex Maguire being three of the central characters. Need to get the next book and see how it continues. I would recommend this book to all.
These books just keep getting better, the gangs, gangsters, the violence this book is full of it. Ryan and Rachel Law , Alex Maguire being three of the central characters. Need to get the next book and see how it continues. I would recommend this book to all.
January 15, 2019
I love this book its amazing
February 26, 2021
Excellent
Another excellent read in this series definitely a page turner and hard to put down. Recommend to anyone to read but start at book 1.
Another excellent read in this series definitely a page turner and hard to put down. Recommend to anyone to read but start at book 1.
August 26, 2019
Shattered (Dividing Line #5)
Heather Atkinson
Contains strong language, sex and violence.
Well after just finishing book 5,4,3,2 and one, back to back- fantastic story line I just couldnt put it down, i had to keep reading a few more pages at every opportunity. I'm actually gutterd I have read all 5 and have to wait until the summer for book 6.
I love it when I find an author who's books I enjoy but have not read them all yet, as it means i get a good few weeks out of reading them all. And after enjoying this series so much, I will definatly be reading more of her books.
The characters were interesting and at different points I found myself loving and hating the main characters, which is always a good sign and the story was action packed. Without giving away the plot, the twists and there is plenty of them lull you into thinking that the ending will be different to how it was.
This book continues the story of the Laws and Maguires, and I can honestly say each book has got better.
An absolute must if you like Martina Cole style books.
Book description..
A secret war is being fought in Manchester. A family, once close allies, is torn apart as the head of the family turns on his own.
Rachel Law is recovering in hospital after a savage assault and her husband Ryan burns with the need to avenge her.
Alex Maguire plots the destruction of his enemies from his hospital bed, doing all in his power to slip them up.
As Alex and Rachel recuperate, the two opposing factions form new alliances and attack one another with renewed ferocity and cunning, fighting for the highest stakes imaginable.
Events culminate in a showdown that will shatter the family forever.
Contains strong language as well as scenes of violence, torture and sex. Please note, this is not a stand-alone novel and is part of a series.
Heather Atkinson
Contains strong language, sex and violence.
Well after just finishing book 5,4,3,2 and one, back to back- fantastic story line I just couldnt put it down, i had to keep reading a few more pages at every opportunity. I'm actually gutterd I have read all 5 and have to wait until the summer for book 6.
I love it when I find an author who's books I enjoy but have not read them all yet, as it means i get a good few weeks out of reading them all. And after enjoying this series so much, I will definatly be reading more of her books.
The characters were interesting and at different points I found myself loving and hating the main characters, which is always a good sign and the story was action packed. Without giving away the plot, the twists and there is plenty of them lull you into thinking that the ending will be different to how it was.
This book continues the story of the Laws and Maguires, and I can honestly say each book has got better.
An absolute must if you like Martina Cole style books.
Book description..
A secret war is being fought in Manchester. A family, once close allies, is torn apart as the head of the family turns on his own.
Rachel Law is recovering in hospital after a savage assault and her husband Ryan burns with the need to avenge her.
Alex Maguire plots the destruction of his enemies from his hospital bed, doing all in his power to slip them up.
As Alex and Rachel recuperate, the two opposing factions form new alliances and attack one another with renewed ferocity and cunning, fighting for the highest stakes imaginable.
Events culminate in a showdown that will shatter the family forever.
Contains strong language as well as scenes of violence, torture and sex. Please note, this is not a stand-alone novel and is part of a series.
March 12, 2014
This series has just got better and better, this last book was unputdownable!! Can't wait for the next installment!!
April 28, 2024
Another great fast paced read can't put down soo many different emotions going on very exciting read .
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