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Logically Broken
Becky
For three years, Carter Stewart was the perfect boyfriend and fiancé…until a few weeks ago. Late nights, cancelled dates, and strange phone calls began to overshadow our wonderful, happy life together. I let it slide at first—my vision clouded by trust for this man. That is until one message, one lie, and finally, one confession brought everything I thought I knew crashing down around me.
While I’m picking up the pieces of my shattered life, Carter starts popping up all over the place, acting like the man I always thought I knew. I desperately try to hold onto the logic of leaving him, but soon, I learn that everything is not as it seems.
Carter
One random, stormy afternoon, a gorgeous woman and her dog came stumbling into my perfectly ordinary life and made it into something extraordinary. Now all I want is to do more—to be better for Becky Duchamp. Only, in my jumbled attempts to make those improvements, I made stupid choices that hurt her. I wish I could take it all back, but I can’t.
Now I have to live with the consequences and let her go…or I can do everything in my power to win her back. Personally, I’ve never been a fan of consequences.
An extra angsty, sometimes humorous, small town romance about two imperfect people who might just be perfect for each other.
For three years, Carter Stewart was the perfect boyfriend and fiancé…until a few weeks ago. Late nights, cancelled dates, and strange phone calls began to overshadow our wonderful, happy life together. I let it slide at first—my vision clouded by trust for this man. That is until one message, one lie, and finally, one confession brought everything I thought I knew crashing down around me.
While I’m picking up the pieces of my shattered life, Carter starts popping up all over the place, acting like the man I always thought I knew. I desperately try to hold onto the logic of leaving him, but soon, I learn that everything is not as it seems.
Carter
One random, stormy afternoon, a gorgeous woman and her dog came stumbling into my perfectly ordinary life and made it into something extraordinary. Now all I want is to do more—to be better for Becky Duchamp. Only, in my jumbled attempts to make those improvements, I made stupid choices that hurt her. I wish I could take it all back, but I can’t.
Now I have to live with the consequences and let her go…or I can do everything in my power to win her back. Personally, I’ve never been a fan of consequences.
An extra angsty, sometimes humorous, small town romance about two imperfect people who might just be perfect for each other.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 16, 2026
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March 16, 2026
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He emotionally cheats on his fiancé with a client ( and physically if you count letting ow touch him )
but he is easily forgiven because the ow later kisses him and he gets an erection that he didn't want because he didn't push the ow soon enough, and that becomes the focus of the book rather than him initiating an emotional affaire, while disguising it as " trying to make more money for the fmc "
He emotionally cheats on his fiancé with a client ( and physically if you count letting ow touch him )
but he is easily forgiven because the ow later kisses him and he gets an erection that he didn't want because he didn't push the ow soon enough, and that becomes the focus of the book rather than him initiating an emotional affaire, while disguising it as " trying to make more money for the fmc "
March 17, 2026
This book really lost me after FMC decides MMC was assaulted. Yes, of course men can be assaulted. But this man was having a full out emotional affair. Lying all the time to his woman. Putting the OW first. He allowed what happened with his previous actions. He wasn’t drugged or drinking. OW was nasty, but come on, he made that door WIDE open to her. He isn’t a fucking six year old with zero life experience or agency. Why didn’t he remove her the second she got into his lap? And the FMC is heartbroken for the MMC over his assault now? Like he’s just a big ol’ silly man? I felt like we were talking about somebody with a mental disability who can’t possibly defend himself against nefarious skanks. Ugh. I’m annoyed.
Update… All right… after thinking about this book way too much, I’m going up to 4 stars. I stand by my review and annoyance, but it WAS well done. I appreciate anyone who can write this genre and annoy me this much. 😂 I’m glad they got their HEA.
Update… All right… after thinking about this book way too much, I’m going up to 4 stars. I stand by my review and annoyance, but it WAS well done. I appreciate anyone who can write this genre and annoy me this much. 😂 I’m glad they got their HEA.
March 16, 2026
No thank you
He had an EA with a woman. He chose to continue to drive her. She was a bright spot in his day. He started ignoring fmc for this woman, confiding in her, etc but we have a weak excuse that he was doing it for money for the fmc. No. She found ways to "make" him touch her. Nope. Then because she kissed him and he says he didn't want her to, all is immediately forgiven, poor him. Did we just forget the straight up lying, ignoring and gaslighting he did to the fmc? For weeks? When he was doing much more than just driving her around? Then, of course, it's discovered she's getting around all over town. Because it's ALL her fault. No.
He had an EA with a woman. He chose to continue to drive her. She was a bright spot in his day. He started ignoring fmc for this woman, confiding in her, etc but we have a weak excuse that he was doing it for money for the fmc. No. She found ways to "make" him touch her. Nope. Then because she kissed him and he says he didn't want her to, all is immediately forgiven, poor him. Did we just forget the straight up lying, ignoring and gaslighting he did to the fmc? For weeks? When he was doing much more than just driving her around? Then, of course, it's discovered she's getting around all over town. Because it's ALL her fault. No.
March 16, 2026
Relationship in trouble because of emotional cheating that could have been avoided if the MMC was less naive, gullible, insecure and easy to manipulate. The FMC was a bit of a doormat at the beginning especially with the gaslighting from the MMC.
But I liked how they got back to the other woman who was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Good petty revenge and comeuppance !
The editing was bad! In the middle of a chapter, the POV changed without warning! I had to re-read it a few times to make sense of the scene!
But I liked how they got back to the other woman who was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Good petty revenge and comeuppance !
The editing was bad! In the middle of a chapter, the POV changed without warning! I had to re-read it a few times to make sense of the scene!
March 17, 2026
Logically Broken hit me harder than I expected, though I should start by saying that redemption stories are my favourite. It’s one of those stories that cracks you open a little, messy, uncomfortable, and completely unforgettable.
Becky was everything I love in a heroine. She’s tough in that quiet, grounded way, the kind of woman who knows her worth and doesn’t let anyone shake it. Watching her hold her boundaries, even when her heart’s on the line, made me want to cheer for her every time. She’s not cold or bitter, just done with excuses, and I adored that about her.
Carter, I swear, no character has made me feel so many things at once. He’s well-meaning but blind to his own mistakes, the kind of man who messes up because he believes he’s doing the right thing. It’s frustrating and heartbreaking at the same time. But once he sees how badly he’s hurt Becky, he owns it. No shortcuts, no easy reconciliation. He puts in the work, and when the forgiveness finally comes, it means something.
The workplace tension added a layer of realism that had me gripping my phone in frustration. The “other woman” dynamic could’ve easily turned melodramatic, but it never did. Instead, it stayed grounded, showing just how manipulative people can be without tipping into cliché. Every reaction, especially Becky’s, felt honest.
I also have to give credit for how the story tackled male sexual assault. It’s a topic that’s often overlooked, but here it was treated with empathy and intention. Those scenes had me pausing just to process them, not because they were shocking, but because they felt so painfully human. It gave Carter’s character a depth I didn’t see coming and that grovel? Perfect. It wasn’t a quick apology or a grand gesture, it was slow, rough, full of humility. Becky never wavered from who she was, and Carter had to step up if he wanted a second chance. That kind of emotional balance is rare, and honestly, it made the ending all the more satisfying.
If I had to sum up the book in one word, it would be ache. The kind that hurts, heals, and lingers all at once. It’s beautifully written, brutally honest. I highly recommend it.
Becky was everything I love in a heroine. She’s tough in that quiet, grounded way, the kind of woman who knows her worth and doesn’t let anyone shake it. Watching her hold her boundaries, even when her heart’s on the line, made me want to cheer for her every time. She’s not cold or bitter, just done with excuses, and I adored that about her.
Carter, I swear, no character has made me feel so many things at once. He’s well-meaning but blind to his own mistakes, the kind of man who messes up because he believes he’s doing the right thing. It’s frustrating and heartbreaking at the same time. But once he sees how badly he’s hurt Becky, he owns it. No shortcuts, no easy reconciliation. He puts in the work, and when the forgiveness finally comes, it means something.
The workplace tension added a layer of realism that had me gripping my phone in frustration. The “other woman” dynamic could’ve easily turned melodramatic, but it never did. Instead, it stayed grounded, showing just how manipulative people can be without tipping into cliché. Every reaction, especially Becky’s, felt honest.
I also have to give credit for how the story tackled male sexual assault. It’s a topic that’s often overlooked, but here it was treated with empathy and intention. Those scenes had me pausing just to process them, not because they were shocking, but because they felt so painfully human. It gave Carter’s character a depth I didn’t see coming and that grovel? Perfect. It wasn’t a quick apology or a grand gesture, it was slow, rough, full of humility. Becky never wavered from who she was, and Carter had to step up if he wanted a second chance. That kind of emotional balance is rare, and honestly, it made the ending all the more satisfying.
If I had to sum up the book in one word, it would be ache. The kind that hurts, heals, and lingers all at once. It’s beautifully written, brutally honest. I highly recommend it.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Arc reader.
I first read logically broken on Wattpad then followed the author to Patreon and got an arc read. This author has a great grasp of enough plot to drama to steamy times. Her writing was refreshing and she does my favorite genre angst betrayal grovel.
Rated 4
Spice 🌶️🌶️
Grovel was excellent
There is an emotional affair and OW drama (psycho ow drama)
Talk of sexual assault and sexual assault on a male.
Open door spice
No third act break up
Betrayal
Let’s start with the characters I loved Becky. She wasn’t whiny or a push over fmc and when Carter was lying and hiding things she called him out no excuses. She didn’t let him excuse his behavior. She stood up to Tay-tay (Ow) and really loved herself there was some wondering if she wasn’t pretty enough (emotional affairs do that.) Carter was in the wrong but he was doing this to protect ow from Paul because Paul was a creep. I do think Becky should have told Carter about the Paul situation sooner but I understand why she didn’t.
Carter: oh Carter you dirty mouth naive man. Carter I feel for. Yes he allowed a friendship with a woman and his hero complex come before his relationship. Yes he was completely oblivious to her buuuut he never corrected the behavior. It was obvious he wasn’t tracking her crazy.
Let’s talk about plot. The story is they’re already in a relationship engaged actually. Carter is a mechanic and his boss is a Perv. He heard he was inappropriate with a customer (later we find out some needed facts) so when 21 year old seemingly naive Taylor walks in and Paul gets creepy Carter plays hero.
This leads to a friendship that blurs many lines.
I loved how the author touched on male sexual assault because it happens. Men’s bodies react to friction just because a physical reaction happens that does not mean that it’s wanted it’s not consenting.
All in all I gave it a 4 star read as for a new author it was actually really well written.
I first read logically broken on Wattpad then followed the author to Patreon and got an arc read. This author has a great grasp of enough plot to drama to steamy times. Her writing was refreshing and she does my favorite genre angst betrayal grovel.
Rated 4
Spice 🌶️🌶️
Grovel was excellent
There is an emotional affair and OW drama (psycho ow drama)
Talk of sexual assault and sexual assault on a male.
Open door spice
No third act break up
Betrayal
Let’s start with the characters I loved Becky. She wasn’t whiny or a push over fmc and when Carter was lying and hiding things she called him out no excuses. She didn’t let him excuse his behavior. She stood up to Tay-tay (Ow) and really loved herself there was some wondering if she wasn’t pretty enough (emotional affairs do that.) Carter was in the wrong but he was doing this to protect ow from Paul because Paul was a creep. I do think Becky should have told Carter about the Paul situation sooner but I understand why she didn’t.
Carter: oh Carter you dirty mouth naive man. Carter I feel for. Yes he allowed a friendship with a woman and his hero complex come before his relationship. Yes he was completely oblivious to her buuuut he never corrected the behavior. It was obvious he wasn’t tracking her crazy.
Let’s talk about plot. The story is they’re already in a relationship engaged actually. Carter is a mechanic and his boss is a Perv. He heard he was inappropriate with a customer (later we find out some needed facts) so when 21 year old seemingly naive Taylor walks in and Paul gets creepy Carter plays hero.
This leads to a friendship that blurs many lines.
I loved how the author touched on male sexual assault because it happens. Men’s bodies react to friction just because a physical reaction happens that does not mean that it’s wanted it’s not consenting.
All in all I gave it a 4 star read as for a new author it was actually really well written.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 18, 2026
Could have been better. I actually did start reading this on watt-pad and if memory serves me right I liked the book. I think it was expanded from watt-pad and some things either didn't make sense or not needed. I couldn't write a book so always Kudo's for those that do.
Spoilers
MMC - Carter comes home late over and over says he is working late. FMC sees a text on phone from a Taylor she finds out is a girl. He says he is only giving her rides around town to make extra money. He has deleted messages. He had been telling the OW things he had not shared with the FMC and getting close to her. He didn't see anything wrong with that.
Then the FMC sees them together at a festival and he lies about it, then she finds out the ow has kissed him. Later on we find out is more than that she was in his lap and apparently grinding and he tells her he did get hard when she did that. The fmc is like "No" that she was assaulting him and he is now forgiven for everything. This is the part I don't find believable. He had the opportunity to push her off before he got hard. So to me the book went down hill after that because she forgave him and then he starts putting it together that the ow was touching him too much.
Then we find out the FMC also hid something from him. Someone he worked with had touched her without her consent when they first started dating and she never told him. They had been together for 3 years at this point I think.
More drama with OW she starts working at school the FMC is at and causes drama trying to get her fired.
MMC has an emotional affair and in my opinion physical
FMC does kick the MMC out for a brief time
FMC and MMC get back together
The OW gets her due.
Spoilers
MMC - Carter comes home late over and over says he is working late. FMC sees a text on phone from a Taylor she finds out is a girl. He says he is only giving her rides around town to make extra money. He has deleted messages. He had been telling the OW things he had not shared with the FMC and getting close to her. He didn't see anything wrong with that.
Then the FMC sees them together at a festival and he lies about it, then she finds out the ow has kissed him. Later on we find out is more than that she was in his lap and apparently grinding and he tells her he did get hard when she did that. The fmc is like "No" that she was assaulting him and he is now forgiven for everything. This is the part I don't find believable. He had the opportunity to push her off before he got hard. So to me the book went down hill after that because she forgave him and then he starts putting it together that the ow was touching him too much.
Then we find out the FMC also hid something from him. Someone he worked with had touched her without her consent when they first started dating and she never told him. They had been together for 3 years at this point I think.
More drama with OW she starts working at school the FMC is at and causes drama trying to get her fired.
MMC has an emotional affair and in my opinion physical
FMC does kick the MMC out for a brief time
FMC and MMC get back together
The OW gets her due.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I originally read this book as it was being written through WattPad and was honored to receive an ARC version of the book to read again before it is released. Stella does an amazing job of creating this community of characters that pulls you in and gives you the feels (even if those feels sometimes tell you to throw something or hypothetically shake some sense into a character). I absolutely want to hang out with them at Joe's or during a Friday Night Music Extravaganza and maybe risk trying to pet Tom Hanks.
Becky is an amazing FMC who knows her worth and will not allow someone to walk all over her. She's fierce and protective but is also compassionate and genuine. I was very fortunate to have a few teachers like her while I was growing up and wish every child could have a "Becky".
Carter is such Golden Retriever energy when he's not being TSTL. Was I furious with Carter both times I've read the book? Absolutely!!! Did i want to kick him for how he hurt Becky? Yes!! Was he easy for me to forgive? Also absolutely, but dont take that as saying he didnt have to grovel. The way he goes about showing Becky how loved and appreciated she is, and not just by him, is perfection. Inits original version on WP, there was no spice. In the final version, the spice is hot 🔥 🥵. If every child could use a Becky, every woman could use a Carter.
The OW is vile and manipulative. Another self-entitled rich girl who thinks because her father has power and money that she's somehow important and that her actions have no consequences.
Becky is an amazing FMC who knows her worth and will not allow someone to walk all over her. She's fierce and protective but is also compassionate and genuine. I was very fortunate to have a few teachers like her while I was growing up and wish every child could have a "Becky".
Carter is such Golden Retriever energy when he's not being TSTL. Was I furious with Carter both times I've read the book? Absolutely!!! Did i want to kick him for how he hurt Becky? Yes!! Was he easy for me to forgive? Also absolutely, but dont take that as saying he didnt have to grovel. The way he goes about showing Becky how loved and appreciated she is, and not just by him, is perfection. Inits original version on WP, there was no spice. In the final version, the spice is hot 🔥 🥵. If every child could use a Becky, every woman could use a Carter.
The OW is vile and manipulative. Another self-entitled rich girl who thinks because her father has power and money that she's somehow important and that her actions have no consequences.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Stella Lynn did an excellent job with her book Logically Broken. I've read this book twice now, first on Wattpad and then as an ARC reader and enjoyed it both times. If you love a good grovel and betrayal novel packed with Other Woman drama, please give this one a shot.
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At the beginning of the story Becky and Carter live together and are clearly on the path to permanence when something fundamental shifts in their relationship. Carter stops coming home and spending all his evenings with Becky. He starts working late more and more often. Turns out the late nights are related to driving a new client of the auto shop he works at around when she needs work done on her car. A female client (Taylor). Carter appears to choose Taylor over Becky enough times that Becky finally has enough and kicks him out. Unfortunately for Becky, she is not rid of Taylor yet, it turns out the new woman in town is actually her new teaching assistant which she finds out when the new school year starts up. And Taylor sets about to make her life hell. Can Carter grovel hard enough to win back his one true love and also save her from the threat of losing her career due to Taylor's schemes? Read and find out...
(Yes, obviously I've left a lot of detail out but I don't want to completely spoil it. There are reasons why Carter got into this situation in the first place and I think that the best place to discover those is in the book itself.)
Triggers: Cheating (emotional), Perception of cheating (physical), Major OWD
Tropes: Second chance, Betrayal and Grovel
**SPOILERS**
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At the beginning of the story Becky and Carter live together and are clearly on the path to permanence when something fundamental shifts in their relationship. Carter stops coming home and spending all his evenings with Becky. He starts working late more and more often. Turns out the late nights are related to driving a new client of the auto shop he works at around when she needs work done on her car. A female client (Taylor). Carter appears to choose Taylor over Becky enough times that Becky finally has enough and kicks him out. Unfortunately for Becky, she is not rid of Taylor yet, it turns out the new woman in town is actually her new teaching assistant which she finds out when the new school year starts up. And Taylor sets about to make her life hell. Can Carter grovel hard enough to win back his one true love and also save her from the threat of losing her career due to Taylor's schemes? Read and find out...
(Yes, obviously I've left a lot of detail out but I don't want to completely spoil it. There are reasons why Carter got into this situation in the first place and I think that the best place to discover those is in the book itself.)
Triggers: Cheating (emotional), Perception of cheating (physical), Major OWD
Tropes: Second chance, Betrayal and Grovel
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
"Logically Broken" is an emotional powerhouse that tackles one of the toughest themes in romance: the moment the foundation of trust suddenly shatters. Stella Lynn delivers a story that is simultaneously painful, gritty, and incredibly human.
Why is this story so gripping?
The Authenticity of Pain: Becky’s perspective, as her world crumbles due to lies and secrets, is described with incredible vividness. The reader can almost physically feel her internal struggle between logic and her heart.
A Complex Protagonist: Carter is a character you can’t judge in black and white. His "chaotic attempts to be better" lead to catastrophic decisions, making him a flesh-and-blood hero—flawed, yet desperate to fix his mistakes.
Small-Town Atmosphere: The setting adds a layer of coziness that contrasts beautifully with the characters' turbulent emotions. It’s the perfect backdrop for a fight for redemption.
A Touch of Darkness and Wit: The author masterfully balances heavy moments with humor, ensuring the story never feels overwhelming but remains completely addictive.
If you love a second chance trope where the road to forgiveness is rocky and unpredictable, you will fall for Becky and Carter. It’s a story about how perfection doesn't exist, and true love is often the ability to piece back together what we once broke ourselves.
I received an ARC (Advance Review Copy) of this book directly from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Why is this story so gripping?
The Authenticity of Pain: Becky’s perspective, as her world crumbles due to lies and secrets, is described with incredible vividness. The reader can almost physically feel her internal struggle between logic and her heart.
A Complex Protagonist: Carter is a character you can’t judge in black and white. His "chaotic attempts to be better" lead to catastrophic decisions, making him a flesh-and-blood hero—flawed, yet desperate to fix his mistakes.
Small-Town Atmosphere: The setting adds a layer of coziness that contrasts beautifully with the characters' turbulent emotions. It’s the perfect backdrop for a fight for redemption.
A Touch of Darkness and Wit: The author masterfully balances heavy moments with humor, ensuring the story never feels overwhelming but remains completely addictive.
If you love a second chance trope where the road to forgiveness is rocky and unpredictable, you will fall for Becky and Carter. It’s a story about how perfection doesn't exist, and true love is often the ability to piece back together what we once broke ourselves.
I received an ARC (Advance Review Copy) of this book directly from the author in exchange for an honest review.
March 17, 2026
This was one of my absolute favorite reads on Wattpad in 2025, so the moment it released on KU I immediately preordered it and dove right back in for a reread.
The author tackles some incredibly heavy themes—most notably betrayal—while working towards a story of redemption. Even with the emotional weight of the story, there are perfectly timed moments of humor that provide relief and will genuinely make you laugh out loud.
Becky is an FMC you fall in love with instantly. She’s a firecracker—strong, self-aware, and absolutely not a doormat! She’s vulnerable in a way that makes you want to wrap her in a hug, but she also knows her worth and refuses to compromise her boundaries, even when it means walking away from the man she loves.
And Carter… wow. He’s the kind of MMC who will make you furious. You’ll want to throw your book across the room over some of his choices. But what makes this story so compelling is how Stella Lynn manages to take a character who makes you rage at the start and slowly transform him into someone you find yourself not just rooting for, but falling totally in love with. That kind of character redemption arc is incredibly hard to pull off, and she does it beautifully.
If you love a betrayal-to-redemption romance where the characters actually have to do the work to earn their happily ever after—without the easy escape of new love interests—this book is absolutely for you.
Highly recommend.
The author tackles some incredibly heavy themes—most notably betrayal—while working towards a story of redemption. Even with the emotional weight of the story, there are perfectly timed moments of humor that provide relief and will genuinely make you laugh out loud.
Becky is an FMC you fall in love with instantly. She’s a firecracker—strong, self-aware, and absolutely not a doormat! She’s vulnerable in a way that makes you want to wrap her in a hug, but she also knows her worth and refuses to compromise her boundaries, even when it means walking away from the man she loves.
And Carter… wow. He’s the kind of MMC who will make you furious. You’ll want to throw your book across the room over some of his choices. But what makes this story so compelling is how Stella Lynn manages to take a character who makes you rage at the start and slowly transform him into someone you find yourself not just rooting for, but falling totally in love with. That kind of character redemption arc is incredibly hard to pull off, and she does it beautifully.
If you love a betrayal-to-redemption romance where the characters actually have to do the work to earn their happily ever after—without the easy escape of new love interests—this book is absolutely for you.
Highly recommend.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Received an ARC and ths is my honest review. Originally read on Wattpad.
FYI, there is the implication of cheating, but no actual cheating so that tag is not used.
Grovel = H (due to breakdown of communication on his part) is shutting down and shutting out the h. H keeps abandoning the h to go to the OW. H forgets things to do with the h (like spending certain days with the h that is a yearly tradition). h has had enough and has been left/forgotten one too many times and leaves the H. H must work very hard to prove to the h that he is not that guy. It is a hard grovel and the h really knows her worth. It was so good.
h sees H with OW = h gets to see the H acting cuddly and sweetly with the OW at a festival (in reality it was the OW being very manipulative and forcing a narrative/visual that was not true)
OW drama = OW is the niece of the admin at the school the h works at. OW mocks the h to her face, makes many insinuations to the h about how much the H wants her, OW creates drama at h's work getting the h suspended, OW makes multiple moves on the H, etc. Comeuppance? Don't want to spoil it...I know!! I normally do...but read the book, it's such a good book.
Loved this book and am reading everything the author still has on Wattpad.
FYI, there is the implication of cheating, but no actual cheating so that tag is not used.
Grovel = H (due to breakdown of communication on his part) is shutting down and shutting out the h. H keeps abandoning the h to go to the OW. H forgets things to do with the h (like spending certain days with the h that is a yearly tradition). h has had enough and has been left/forgotten one too many times and leaves the H. H must work very hard to prove to the h that he is not that guy. It is a hard grovel and the h really knows her worth. It was so good.
h sees H with OW = h gets to see the H acting cuddly and sweetly with the OW at a festival (in reality it was the OW being very manipulative and forcing a narrative/visual that was not true)
OW drama = OW is the niece of the admin at the school the h works at. OW mocks the h to her face, makes many insinuations to the h about how much the H wants her, OW creates drama at h's work getting the h suspended, OW makes multiple moves on the H, etc. Comeuppance? Don't want to spoil it...I know!! I normally do...but read the book, it's such a good book.
Loved this book and am reading everything the author still has on Wattpad.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 17, 2026
good story second chance
I really enjoyed this story and the characters. There were a few bumps like the chaotic first meeting. I would have liked a little more of their backstory first. I would think her sister would have been first to see her with all the school stuff. The OW drama in this was a bit OTT. Just want to point out it is a story about cheating mostly emotionally, he lied,deleted messages and he did it intentionally which was what made me so angry. And spent all his time with OW. He chose her over his fiancée for months. And the whole thing in his car yes it was physically cheating he didn’t do the deed but it was enough and it wasn’t assault or biology it was arousal he could have stopped it anytime before it got that far. Sorry anyone who is as in love with a person as he was for Becky wouldn’t have allowed any of that. I don’t care how nice you are. And if she was just his friend he would have introduced her to his fiancée. was he redeemable an iffy yes but he did have a summer fling with OW even after he knew about his fiancées past relationship with abuse/cheating and he tried to make her feel bad about how he was spending his time.
I really enjoyed this story and the characters. There were a few bumps like the chaotic first meeting. I would have liked a little more of their backstory first. I would think her sister would have been first to see her with all the school stuff. The OW drama in this was a bit OTT. Just want to point out it is a story about cheating mostly emotionally, he lied,deleted messages and he did it intentionally which was what made me so angry. And spent all his time with OW. He chose her over his fiancée for months. And the whole thing in his car yes it was physically cheating he didn’t do the deed but it was enough and it wasn’t assault or biology it was arousal he could have stopped it anytime before it got that far. Sorry anyone who is as in love with a person as he was for Becky wouldn’t have allowed any of that. I don’t care how nice you are. And if she was just his friend he would have introduced her to his fiancée. was he redeemable an iffy yes but he did have a summer fling with OW even after he knew about his fiancées past relationship with abuse/cheating and he tried to make her feel bad about how he was spending his time.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely devoured this book. Could not put it down. In fact I've already reread it several times :-) Becky and Carter had such a cute "meet cute". Carter working as an auto mechanic and Becky just moving into their small town to begin teaching in a new school. I loved them both from the very beginning in the Prologue. (not to say Carter didn't have me wanting to throw my phone at the wall a few tines throughout the book) but by the end you will love him and want to pull him into a great big hug. Becky is probably one of my all time favorites FMC. She's a strong character (definitely not a doormat) and her love for teaching, her students, friends and her community were a few of her amazing qualities. Everyone would want a friend like Becky. Her sense of humor had me laughing throughout the book. Becky had it right, Moron Motors would've been a perfect name for The Shop :-)
I loved the side characters and can't wait to catch up with them in future books! I highly recommend grabbing your copy and diving into Becky and Carter's story.
I loved the side characters and can't wait to catch up with them in future books! I highly recommend grabbing your copy and diving into Becky and Carter's story.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Carter and Becky’s story was great the first time I read it.
And then, I read it again, and oh my lord… Carter became more of a dumdum each time!
Becky was a bit of a mess. She was hilarious, a bit OTT, and had such a heart of gold.
Now Carter… he was so unapologetically TSTL without a single malicious bone in his body, so while you fault him for his actions, you can’t help but forgive him and root for the HEA.
Stella Lynn hasn’t just created two characters that you want to root for. She’s touched on a pretty tough topic that almost no one goes near. And even knowing it’s coming, it’s still quite confronting.
I really liked the additional characters… knowing that this is book one of the series, you can see who is likely to be in the next one, and it looks like it’s going to hurt.
Moron Motors indeed.
And then, I read it again, and oh my lord… Carter became more of a dumdum each time!
Becky was a bit of a mess. She was hilarious, a bit OTT, and had such a heart of gold.
Now Carter… he was so unapologetically TSTL without a single malicious bone in his body, so while you fault him for his actions, you can’t help but forgive him and root for the HEA.
Stella Lynn hasn’t just created two characters that you want to root for. She’s touched on a pretty tough topic that almost no one goes near. And even knowing it’s coming, it’s still quite confronting.
I really liked the additional characters… knowing that this is book one of the series, you can see who is likely to be in the next one, and it looks like it’s going to hurt.
Moron Motors indeed.
Review of advance copy received from Author
* Standalone
* OW drama
* FMC Becky x MMC Carter
* Emotional cheating
* HEA between original couple
* Betrayal and Grovel
This is my first read by this author I had been following this story on wattpad and it did not disappoint. If you liked Siena Sloanes pulled away then this is right up your alley.
I absolutely loved that Becky wasn't a doormat, but also that she didn't jump to conclusions she stopped, thought and double checked. Although Carter didn't physically cheat he did allow the lines to get blurry allowing the OW in.
I am happy to say the OW gets her due and that the MMC Grovel felt very satisfying.
Favourite quote:
“Choosing not to act is still a choice.”
* OW drama
* FMC Becky x MMC Carter
* Emotional cheating
* HEA between original couple
* Betrayal and Grovel
This is my first read by this author I had been following this story on wattpad and it did not disappoint. If you liked Siena Sloanes pulled away then this is right up your alley.
I absolutely loved that Becky wasn't a doormat, but also that she didn't jump to conclusions she stopped, thought and double checked. Although Carter didn't physically cheat he did allow the lines to get blurry allowing the OW in.
I am happy to say the OW gets her due and that the MMC Grovel felt very satisfying.
Favourite quote:
“Choosing not to act is still a choice.”
Review of advance copy received from Author
What an amazing book. Becky and Carter are in a relationship and were extremely happy. That is until Tay turns up. Carter starts spending way to much time with her and is really is TSTL at times.
When Becky has enough she ends the relatioship.
I went between thinking that Carter was willfully ignorant to thinking he really did not have a clue. He continued to make bad decision after bad decision that ended up having something happen that no one should be subject to.
What follows is Carter and Becky trying to find their way back to each other. Carters grovel is heartfelt and his growth is stunning.
I was totally onboard with Becky and Carter's happy ever after.
When Becky has enough she ends the relatioship.
I went between thinking that Carter was willfully ignorant to thinking he really did not have a clue. He continued to make bad decision after bad decision that ended up having something happen that no one should be subject to.
What follows is Carter and Becky trying to find their way back to each other. Carters grovel is heartfelt and his growth is stunning.
I was totally onboard with Becky and Carter's happy ever after.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Absolutely loved this book! I received an ARC from the author and I downloaded it at 5:30 this morning and finished it at 8:15 I could not put it down. The FMC inner dialogue was hilarious. The author sets up future books with the secondary characters perfectly because after getting to know them in Logically Broken you need their stories. The MMC was TSTL but by the end of the book you were rooting for him to succeed. The OW drama was on point and she definitely got what she deserved. I don't want to say to much because I don't want to give anything away but definitely go read this book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Absolutely loved this book! Becky and Carter are both amazing. We start off with amazing chemistry which is disrupted by Carter’s stupidity but everything comes full circle. Becky’s got an absolutely amazing sense of humor and her internal (and external) dialogue is by far my favorite part of the story. Carter is sweet and clueless, leading to some major drama with OW shenanigans but it is amazing to read these 2 characters working through their damage and finding out if the still have a future together.
March 17, 2026
Becky and Carter were fantastic together! Carter screwed up bad but I don't think he intentionally meant to hurt Becky, he was just trying to make life simpler and it blew up in his face, the usual way things happen when you try to shortcut things. Becky is strong independent and knows her worth, which made me love her from the start. When Carter realizes that he lost the best thing that ever happened to him, he mans up and works on making things right. Honestly everyone needs and deserves a Carter AND Becky in their life. Hands down, GREAT BOOK! Stella you rocked this out and I look forward to any/all your future works.
March 17, 2026
I think Emotional Affair stories are my favorite trope lately. This one wasn't too shabby. I liked the angsty goodness this story brought up from the Hero's situation. I am seeing all the 1 Star Reviews because the reviewers didn't think the Hero groveled enough. My review is totally the opposite, because I kind of felt bad for the Hero by the end of this story. This heroine was pretty hard on the dude, who didn't really cheat on his woman at all. I loved the OW drama in this story too. Good stuff!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Awwww…Carter🥰🥰🥰
I absolutely adore this book! I loved Becky and Carter! Carter definitely spent a large portion of this book TSTL and that is part of why I was able to so easily forgive him. I never doubted his love for Becky, even as he was making mistake after mistake in their relationship. I truly believe he was naive and didn’t realize until it was too late what Tay Tay was up to. I was definitely not a fan of hers and she was completely unlikable and luckily that is addressed by the end.😈
Becky was so patient until she really couldn’t turn a blind eye any more. What followed was rough and touched on a topic that is very delicate and did it well. I felt bad for Carter and my heart hurt for him when Becky called him an escort after learning the real story. He made a lot of mistakes, but they were not due to attraction to Taylor or wanting her. I genuinely believe that he only loved Becky and only wanted Becky, but got caught up in something he couldn’t get out of in trying to make money to make their lives better. I completely believed in his grovel and the school board scene just made me grin! I seriously could not stop smiling as I read it and I may have teared up a little.
Stella Lynn does an excellent job with delicate topics, which is something I respect immensely. She manages to touch on them and make you feel them in a way that feels real. It makes you really feel for Carter in this case.
I loved the side characters and this book is an excellent start to the series! She builds an entire world where I want to learn more about the other character and their lives and look forward to upcoming books in the series. The world building is solid! Also, I kind of want to buy a peacock, so people can ask me about it all the time. It’s an instant conversation starter! I loved how Becky physically could not NOT ask about Jill about her peacock!🤣
By the end of the end of this book Carter became a favorite of mine. He is just so lovable and sweet! I want to just snuggle him! Love him!!! 😍
I cannot wait to read more on the boys (they don’t deserve men status yet) of The Shop! Stella Lynn has become a must read author of mine and I look forward to reading more of her work! I loved this book and I love her work and I highly recommend it to anyone that loves a good grovel with a HEA!
I absolutely adore this book! I loved Becky and Carter! Carter definitely spent a large portion of this book TSTL and that is part of why I was able to so easily forgive him. I never doubted his love for Becky, even as he was making mistake after mistake in their relationship. I truly believe he was naive and didn’t realize until it was too late what Tay Tay was up to. I was definitely not a fan of hers and she was completely unlikable and luckily that is addressed by the end.😈
Becky was so patient until she really couldn’t turn a blind eye any more. What followed was rough and touched on a topic that is very delicate and did it well. I felt bad for Carter and my heart hurt for him when Becky called him an escort after learning the real story. He made a lot of mistakes, but they were not due to attraction to Taylor or wanting her. I genuinely believe that he only loved Becky and only wanted Becky, but got caught up in something he couldn’t get out of in trying to make money to make their lives better. I completely believed in his grovel and the school board scene just made me grin! I seriously could not stop smiling as I read it and I may have teared up a little.
Stella Lynn does an excellent job with delicate topics, which is something I respect immensely. She manages to touch on them and make you feel them in a way that feels real. It makes you really feel for Carter in this case.
I loved the side characters and this book is an excellent start to the series! She builds an entire world where I want to learn more about the other character and their lives and look forward to upcoming books in the series. The world building is solid! Also, I kind of want to buy a peacock, so people can ask me about it all the time. It’s an instant conversation starter! I loved how Becky physically could not NOT ask about Jill about her peacock!🤣
By the end of the end of this book Carter became a favorite of mine. He is just so lovable and sweet! I want to just snuggle him! Love him!!! 😍
I cannot wait to read more on the boys (they don’t deserve men status yet) of The Shop! Stella Lynn has become a must read author of mine and I look forward to reading more of her work! I loved this book and I love her work and I highly recommend it to anyone that loves a good grovel with a HEA!
Review of advance copy received from Author
It’s a story of love, betrayal and hea.Carter and Becky were really good together. They were in love and a perfect couple till Carter really messed up. He prioritized ow and had an emotional affair with her. The realization hit him too late and it cost him love of his life. He worked hard towards redeeming himself and found his way back to Becky OW did get her comeuppance.. I really loved the story and their well deserved hea.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Carter and Becky are the cutest couple. He is a grown man with childlike logic. Becky is the FMC who is a rough around the edges strong woman with a heart of gold. Becky's inner monologues are hilarious. Carter is a TSTL MMC who messes up but doesn't really see all the ways he's failing Becky until after she's had enough. Betrayal, angst, grovel, redemption. one of my favorite tropes. Loving this author and this series. I can't wait to read more from them.
March 16, 2026
4.75 from me
I liked it, I loved how he took accountability, I just don’t like that it took only after something monumental happening for things to change! Carter definitely pissed me off and I LOVED Becky, she’s such a strong fmc, she saw something she didn’t like and confronted him! I didn’t like how he brushed her off, and I understood he was under pressure but still….
All in all, groveling was 4/5 and spicy scenes were 4/5 (they were hot) story line is 9/10
I liked it, I loved how he took accountability, I just don’t like that it took only after something monumental happening for things to change! Carter definitely pissed me off and I LOVED Becky, she’s such a strong fmc, she saw something she didn’t like and confronted him! I didn’t like how he brushed her off, and I understood he was under pressure but still….
All in all, groveling was 4/5 and spicy scenes were 4/5 (they were hot) story line is 9/10
March 17, 2026
Thanks to Stella Lynn for the ARC! I am such a fan of her work, and Logically Broken was just as excellent as I was anticipating.
This book had everything I could possible want: a badass FMC who takes no shit, an enemy who is just so deliciously hate-able, angst, and a hard won HEA. The supporting characters are great, and I love that we’ll learn more about some of them in future stories. Highly recommend!
This book had everything I could possible want: a badass FMC who takes no shit, an enemy who is just so deliciously hate-able, angst, and a hard won HEA. The supporting characters are great, and I love that we’ll learn more about some of them in future stories. Highly recommend!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really enjoyed Logically Broken by Stella Lynn. It’s an emotional small-town romance about imperfect people, mistakes, and second chances. Becky and Carter felt realistic, and the dual POV helped show both sides of their relationship and struggles. The mix of angst and lighter moments kept the story engaging. Overall, it’s a heartfelt romance that kept me invested from start to finish. 💕📚
March 17, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
This was such a wonderful debut by Stella Lynn. I am an absolute glutton for OW drama; and, oh boy!, does Taylor provide a deliciously unhinged feast.
I loved Becky’s strength and integrity. Her heartbreak was visceral but it was redemptive waiting Carter put in the work. I cannot recommend this new story enough and I cannot wait for what it’s next for this cast of characters.
This was such a wonderful debut by Stella Lynn. I am an absolute glutton for OW drama; and, oh boy!, does Taylor provide a deliciously unhinged feast.
I loved Becky’s strength and integrity. Her heartbreak was visceral but it was redemptive waiting Carter put in the work. I cannot recommend this new story enough and I cannot wait for what it’s next for this cast of characters.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was privileged to receive and arc copy for this book. I absolutely loved it. The h was strong yet had a vulnerable side. The H was confused but never malicious, just lost. The grovel was great. And the OW gets her due. Great story.
Review of advance copy received from Author
If you love betrayal with a great grovel to a HEA run to read this book. You feel like you are walking beside the characters as they worth through their trial. I cannot wait until the next book in the series comes out.
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