What do you think?
Rate this book
Rosewater Creek #2
Shattered Mind
I wasn’t always known as the darker, quieter brother out of the three of us.
Watching your best friend die will do that to a person.
The day I lost him, my world went dark.
Every day I get up, I go to work, I make an appearance to keep the questions at bay, and then I go home, back to the quiet loneliness I’ve found comfort in for the last four years.
Rinse and repeat.
Until Olivia Donahue blew into my life.
I wasn’t expecting her.
I wasn’t expecting to enjoy the fire in her blue eyes that only I can seem to put there.
I wasn’t expecting her to scale the walls I had spent years building and begin pulling them down brick by brick.
But most of all, I wasn’t expecting to want her this badly.
And I’ll do whatever it takes to have her.
Watching your best friend die will do that to a person.
The day I lost him, my world went dark.
Every day I get up, I go to work, I make an appearance to keep the questions at bay, and then I go home, back to the quiet loneliness I’ve found comfort in for the last four years.
Rinse and repeat.
Until Olivia Donahue blew into my life.
I wasn’t expecting her.
I wasn’t expecting to enjoy the fire in her blue eyes that only I can seem to put there.
I wasn’t expecting her to scale the walls I had spent years building and begin pulling them down brick by brick.
But most of all, I wasn’t expecting to want her this badly.
And I’ll do whatever it takes to have her.
354 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2025
73 people are currently reading
358 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 28 of 28 reviews
June 1, 2025
I have been counting down the days for this book release! I loved Savannah and Hunter’s story but I have to say Grayson and Olivia have my whole heart ❤️ a beautifully written story and I expected nothing less! The tension and spice between the two was absolute perfection. I love love loved it. I cannot wait for more books in the series.. Noah and Bella or Killian and Daisy! I just know they’re going to be incredible ❤️
June 2, 2025
I was looking forward to Grayson and Olivia’s story and it really did not disappoint. The story was written beautifully and I think Grayson and Olivia’s past trauma was written so well. I laughed, I cried, cried abit more! I’m so happy Grayson finally let himself love and Olivia couldn’t have been better to help him find himself again.
I think it’s Killian and Daisy’s turn next, and can’t wait 🤗
I think it’s Killian and Daisy’s turn next, and can’t wait 🤗
June 1, 2025
Yes I waited up to midnight to download this and read it. I have waited MONTHS and I just knew that Grayson and Livs story was going to blow my mind. 🥺
Graysons grumpy demeanour to everyone because he’s hurting so bad from the loss of his best friend which he had to witness. Olivia having to live alone for the first time since her parent’s death when Savannah moves out!
When Liv tells Gray about her first experience with panic attack after witnessing him storm out because of one. I’m sorry but that broke my heart. She seen him struggling and instead of digging into what his was about.. she told him her worst one so that he didn’t feel alone and that she “seen” him. 😭
Honestly this book 10/10! I cannot say enough how much I couldn’t put this book down because I just needed to know if they made it! But then the crash. Sweet lord I was an emotional wreck. 😥
Savanna finding Gray after the crash because she’s the only one who he won’t blow off on. She’s got her best friends back regardless if he’s her brother in law and tells him how it is which he needed to hear!!
Poor Carter. 🤣👊🏼
So glad that Gray pushed his emotions to get through and realise he can be happy and fight for Liv. Especially with that speech 👏🏼
The epilogue. I’m going to be thinking about this book so much! I loved it. I loved their story. Grayson has my heart🩵
Graysons grumpy demeanour to everyone because he’s hurting so bad from the loss of his best friend which he had to witness. Olivia having to live alone for the first time since her parent’s death when Savannah moves out!
When Liv tells Gray about her first experience with panic attack after witnessing him storm out because of one. I’m sorry but that broke my heart. She seen him struggling and instead of digging into what his was about.. she told him her worst one so that he didn’t feel alone and that she “seen” him. 😭
Honestly this book 10/10! I cannot say enough how much I couldn’t put this book down because I just needed to know if they made it! But then the crash. Sweet lord I was an emotional wreck. 😥
Savanna finding Gray after the crash because she’s the only one who he won’t blow off on. She’s got her best friends back regardless if he’s her brother in law and tells him how it is which he needed to hear!!
Poor Carter. 🤣👊🏼
So glad that Gray pushed his emotions to get through and realise he can be happy and fight for Liv. Especially with that speech 👏🏼
The epilogue. I’m going to be thinking about this book so much! I loved it. I loved their story. Grayson has my heart🩵
June 12, 2025
4.5
I loved this book, it had been gripped from the beginning. Gray and Liv’s chemistry was hot, Grumpy x Sunshine vibes but with deep grief behind them eyes.
I found the author write the grief so honestly, it’s was relatable and heartbreaking at times but the found family element of this book, gives your heart a squeeze.
Liv could see Gray for who he really was and Gray was not always so grumpy, ah I loved them! Liv has such a fun personality and loves Sav so much, but she feels lonely following the 1st book but seeing her overcome so much.
This book will grip you, have you on the edge, you’ll laugh and smile and maybe cry! So good!
I loved this book, it had been gripped from the beginning. Gray and Liv’s chemistry was hot, Grumpy x Sunshine vibes but with deep grief behind them eyes.
I found the author write the grief so honestly, it’s was relatable and heartbreaking at times but the found family element of this book, gives your heart a squeeze.
Liv could see Gray for who he really was and Gray was not always so grumpy, ah I loved them! Liv has such a fun personality and loves Sav so much, but she feels lonely following the 1st book but seeing her overcome so much.
This book will grip you, have you on the edge, you’ll laugh and smile and maybe cry! So good!
June 6, 2025
I have waited bloody months for this book and it did not disappoint!
I fucking loved this book, the right amount of spice the right amount of emotion. B.L. Payne knocked it out of the park yet again!
I cannot wait for Killians story 💕💕💕
I fucking loved this book, the right amount of spice the right amount of emotion. B.L. Payne knocked it out of the park yet again!
I cannot wait for Killians story 💕💕💕
May 19, 2025
LOVED it!! Wanted more of Grayson and Liv 🩷 soo excited for book 3!!
July 7, 2025
I loveeeee this series. Read this in one sitting 🤠
July 11, 2025
The first chapter had me emotionally gripped!! I had a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes with this book, all in a good way!! I knew reading grayson and livs story would be touching and deep but it was also fun and had me laughing.
Another great book!
Another great book!
July 17, 2025
can't talk about it right now.
I don't know what I'm feeling.
Definitely
Frustration,
Anger…
I don't know what I'm feeling.
Definitely
Frustration,
Anger…
July 12, 2025
Again wow what another great book from B.L Payne! What can I say Grayson is 100% my favourite I know he would be from the start. Such as easy read and story to follow. Cannot wait for the next instalments from this series!
September 16, 2025
4.5 stars
Another excellent read!
Grayson is a broken man full of grief but when Olivia sets where sights on him she breaks all his walls down. Great story of greif, coping & heartbreaking moments.
Loved Olivia’s character she was feisty and so funny.
Grayson dark cold contrasted her personality!
Amazing story
Highly recommend
Another excellent read!
Grayson is a broken man full of grief but when Olivia sets where sights on him she breaks all his walls down. Great story of greif, coping & heartbreaking moments.
Loved Olivia’s character she was feisty and so funny.
Grayson dark cold contrasted her personality!
Amazing story
Highly recommend
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 3, 2025
This book had me staying up late because I just didn’t want to put it down!! Absolutely loved it, the characters? So strong and know exactly what they want, funny and emotional, perfect!
June 4, 2025
Star Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice Rating - 🌶️🌶️.5
Tropes:
Small Town/Ranch
Grumpy/Sunshine
Found Family
British FMC
I have been waiting for this since I finished the Shattered Heart (the first in the series) and was super lucky to get an ARC before release.
Shattered Heart and it did not disappoint! Grayson’s grief. Olivia’s quiet strength. That panic attack scene? Devastatingly beautiful. I couldn’t stop reading—needed to know if they’d make it. Then the crash hit like a punch to the gut.
Savannah showing up. The family speech. Gray maybe didn’t grovel enough, but my heart? Melted.
10/10. Emotional, raw, unforgettable. All in all, this book is sweet, emotional, and funny in all the right places. Bring on book 3 I honestly can’t wait for the rest of this series🩵🩵
Spice Rating - 🌶️🌶️.5
Tropes:
Small Town/Ranch
Grumpy/Sunshine
Found Family
British FMC
I have been waiting for this since I finished the Shattered Heart (the first in the series) and was super lucky to get an ARC before release.
Shattered Heart and it did not disappoint! Grayson’s grief. Olivia’s quiet strength. That panic attack scene? Devastatingly beautiful. I couldn’t stop reading—needed to know if they’d make it. Then the crash hit like a punch to the gut.
Savannah showing up. The family speech. Gray maybe didn’t grovel enough, but my heart? Melted.
10/10. Emotional, raw, unforgettable. All in all, this book is sweet, emotional, and funny in all the right places. Bring on book 3 I honestly can’t wait for the rest of this series🩵🩵
June 4, 2025
Who doesn't love a brooding, grumpy cowboy 🤠 OMW just when I thought I loved Hunter along comes Grayson. Absolutely devoured this book from start to finish and was so disappointed when it ended. Loved how it started, loved how we got more insight into Hunter and Savs life and loved loved loved the relationship between Grayson and Liv. They pulled eachother out of the dark. Their story was beautifully written and I loved their chemistry. Ahhh cannot wait for book 3. Please tell me it's going to be Killian's story!!!
p.s. can we have more spice?
p.s. can we have more spice?
June 4, 2025
I really liked book 1 and was excited to read this one. unfortunately it just didn't hit the same for me. The spice started at like 30% there was also a really awkward moment when his entire family knew (probably heard) them do some spicy shit.... if you're into that then cool but I am not. I liked the grief representation and I liked the characters individually but the third act conflict made me dislike them together. I do really like this world so I will be reading book 3 I'm just sad I didn't vibe with this as much.
June 24, 2025
ARC Review
4.75⭐️
I have been waiting for Grayson's book since I read Shattered Heart in January and I was not disappointed!
I was already in love with Grayson but this book has very much solidified my love for him! The character arc he had was beautiful and I loved watching him come out of the darkness that was hovering over him. He was so gone for Olivia it was great to see!
Olivia is someone who hates the dark and thrives in the light but she is drawn towards Grayson's darkness for a reason she doesn't want to acknowledge - She is still grieving her parent's but hasn't fully dealt with their death yet!
Grayson and Olivia's connection is strong and beautiful! I am loving this series and I'm excited for both Killian and Noah's books next.
4.75⭐️
I have been waiting for Grayson's book since I read Shattered Heart in January and I was not disappointed!
I was already in love with Grayson but this book has very much solidified my love for him! The character arc he had was beautiful and I loved watching him come out of the darkness that was hovering over him. He was so gone for Olivia it was great to see!
Olivia is someone who hates the dark and thrives in the light but she is drawn towards Grayson's darkness for a reason she doesn't want to acknowledge - She is still grieving her parent's but hasn't fully dealt with their death yet!
Grayson and Olivia's connection is strong and beautiful! I am loving this series and I'm excited for both Killian and Noah's books next.
July 7, 2025
Shattered Mind is a beautifully written small-town cowboy romance in which both the MMC and the FMC are dealing with grief from losing someone close to them. The MMC, Grayson Calloway, is a grumpy, closed-off cowboy, while the FMC, Olivia Donahue, is a smart-mouthed, fun-loving gal.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I think it flowed really well. Seeing the characters develop both individually and together is incredible.
I very much enjoyed seeing glimpses of the characters from the first book in the series Broken Hearts; I loved seeing them again and how they were getting on.
I highly recommend this book if you're looking for a small-town cowboy romance with grumpy/sunshine elements and some spice.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I think it flowed really well. Seeing the characters develop both individually and together is incredible.
I very much enjoyed seeing glimpses of the characters from the first book in the series Broken Hearts; I loved seeing them again and how they were getting on.
I highly recommend this book if you're looking for a small-town cowboy romance with grumpy/sunshine elements and some spice.
July 30, 2025
Shattered Mind is a sad old tale about two broken people finding love. It’s a nice premise but its execution leaves a little to be desired.
Grayson towards the end of the book is a much nicer and more, frankly, appropriate Grayson than the man portrayed at the start of the book. Some of his actions are, in my opinion, non-consensual, inappropriate and manipulative at the start, and I almost put the book down when he .
Liv is very sweet and, let’s face it, too good for Grayson. I’d love to have known more about her life after moving in with Savannah’s parents or after she got her inheritance. Did she work? Did she have a plan? Goals?
Like its predecessor, Shattered Mind is set in an idealised universe where immigration laws don’t exist, houses sell within days, and babies can be conceived and born in six months. There are lots of little plot points like that that don’t add up or parts of the timeline that get confused.
Writing a book is hard and keeping track of every detail over thousands of words is hard, and I totally get that. I think it just needs a second pair of eyes to check continuity and, as with Shattered Heart, correct those grammatical and spelling mistakes.
Grayson towards the end of the book is a much nicer and more, frankly, appropriate Grayson than the man portrayed at the start of the book. Some of his actions are, in my opinion, non-consensual, inappropriate and manipulative at the start, and I almost put the book down when he .
Liv is very sweet and, let’s face it, too good for Grayson. I’d love to have known more about her life after moving in with Savannah’s parents or after she got her inheritance. Did she work? Did she have a plan? Goals?
Like its predecessor, Shattered Mind is set in an idealised universe where immigration laws don’t exist, houses sell within days, and babies can be conceived and born in six months. There are lots of little plot points like that that don’t add up or parts of the timeline that get confused.
Writing a book is hard and keeping track of every detail over thousands of words is hard, and I totally get that. I think it just needs a second pair of eyes to check continuity and, as with Shattered Heart, correct those grammatical and spelling mistakes.
November 28, 2025
4.3 stars⭐️
I’m loving this series so much and I adored this couple. I wanna say that I was nice seeing their story from the first book on how they met and all
Grayson struggles with the loss of his best friend, and that plays a lot on who he is until he meets Olivia and things suddenly change for him even if he doesn’t want to.
I liked that they pursued their attraction to each other, but there is a lot of miscommunication from his part and that frustrated Olivia, but she understood.
Also I liked Olivia‘s character. She was fun and driven, and such a great friend.
At the end, I was so mad at Grayson and I’m glad that I was not the only one, everyone called him out on it, eventually, they did find a way back to each other!
I’m loving this series so much and I adored this couple. I wanna say that I was nice seeing their story from the first book on how they met and all
Grayson struggles with the loss of his best friend, and that plays a lot on who he is until he meets Olivia and things suddenly change for him even if he doesn’t want to.
I liked that they pursued their attraction to each other, but there is a lot of miscommunication from his part and that frustrated Olivia, but she understood.
Also I liked Olivia‘s character. She was fun and driven, and such a great friend.
At the end, I was so mad at Grayson and I’m glad that I was not the only one, everyone called him out on it, eventually, they did find a way back to each other!
July 18, 2025
3 ⭐️
Why oh why was Grey so mean and fustrating with Olivia 😭
I really wanted to punch him and tell Olivia to go after someone else 😅 it wasn’t until literally the last few pages of the final chapter we seen him give in to his feelings. I wanted more grovel, angst and love declarations!
I am intrigued with this series though and will continue. But Hunter (book 1) is miles ahead in the league of cowboys 😁
Why oh why was Grey so mean and fustrating with Olivia 😭
I really wanted to punch him and tell Olivia to go after someone else 😅 it wasn’t until literally the last few pages of the final chapter we seen him give in to his feelings. I wanted more grovel, angst and love declarations!
I am intrigued with this series though and will continue. But Hunter (book 1) is miles ahead in the league of cowboys 😁
July 26, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I don’t know what B L Payne puts in her books, but I devoured the first two books in this series and now, I’m desperate for more.
Much like the first one, I found myself feeling all kinds of emotions through Gray and Olivia’s story, but I also found myself being able to relate to these characters more. I loved every second of Shattered Mind and I will never stop recommending the rosewater creek series.
So, if you haven’t already, you need to read this series!
Much like the first one, I found myself feeling all kinds of emotions through Gray and Olivia’s story, but I also found myself being able to relate to these characters more. I loved every second of Shattered Mind and I will never stop recommending the rosewater creek series.
So, if you haven’t already, you need to read this series!
August 17, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
i am LOVING this series!! im way too impatient to wait for the next book in the series because i adore everything about this series!!!! again some grammar errors but once again i really couldn’t care less. i love that the author explores the depth of each character and deals with their trauma well and respectfully
i am LOVING this series!! im way too impatient to wait for the next book in the series because i adore everything about this series!!!! again some grammar errors but once again i really couldn’t care less. i love that the author explores the depth of each character and deals with their trauma well and respectfully
July 21, 2025
sorta dnf‘d it after 60%
August 9, 2025
4.75 ⭐️
October 15, 2025
Love love love this series
October 20, 2025
Didn’t enjoy the writing style. Felt like it jumped around a lot and the relationship of the leads lacked depth. Was nearly a DNF
November 21, 2025
Loved it. RA
I wish love was always like this. I guess that's why we read to fall in love with the book boyfriend and the real fall short. Must read.
I wish love was always like this. I guess that's why we read to fall in love with the book boyfriend and the real fall short. Must read.
December 5, 2025
Wow just wow! I loved it. I had such high hopes for this book, as the first in the series was incredible. It did not disappoint. The storyline is so good and has you hooked. And soo much spice! All in the right places. Loved every single bit!
Displaying 1 - 28 of 28 reviews