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Disconnected #2
Reconnected
It has been six months since Katie's past destroyed her future. Reconnecting with her husband Chris is all she really wants but she knows it will never be right after everything that has happened. She is trying to move on and rebuild her life without him. Weekly counselling sessions are helping her come to terms with the emptiness she feels each day.
Casey's trial is looming and her anxieties heighten at the thought of seeing him as well as her estranged husband. Katie has to maintain her sanity so she pours herself into her writing. Bringing the trauma of her abusive past to life in her new bestselling book 'Orphan', Katie is thrust into the limelight all over the world. International success means she can no longer escape her own existence.
Knowing now where she is, Chris decides to take action and find a way to save their marriage and restore trust. Moving forward can only happen if he understands why it all happened in the first place. There is only one person that can answer his questions but is he prepared for what unfolds the deeper he delves?
Casey's trial is looming and her anxieties heighten at the thought of seeing him as well as her estranged husband. Katie has to maintain her sanity so she pours herself into her writing. Bringing the trauma of her abusive past to life in her new bestselling book 'Orphan', Katie is thrust into the limelight all over the world. International success means she can no longer escape her own existence.
Knowing now where she is, Chris decides to take action and find a way to save their marriage and restore trust. Moving forward can only happen if he understands why it all happened in the first place. There is only one person that can answer his questions but is he prepared for what unfolds the deeper he delves?
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First published March 29, 2014
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About the author
L. Calell
3 books125 followersL Calell was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, the youngest of three children. As a child, her appetite for Fiction and Poetry became evident from a very young age.
Now married with two children of her own and recently been through the trauma of turning '40', writing is her new passion.
Disconnected is her first novel of a two-part series - the emotional heart-wrenching story of Katie and her quest for survival. Disconnected takes you through the horrors of her past, the uncertainties she faces day-to-day and her will to feel love with her one constant in her life - Chris.
Within two weeks of publication, Disconnected hit #21 in Thrillers and #72 in Romance during an Amazon promotion.
More recently Disconnected reached #6 in Kindle and #1 best-seller in Psychological & Suspense and Family Saga.
Now married with two children of her own and recently been through the trauma of turning '40', writing is her new passion.
Disconnected is her first novel of a two-part series - the emotional heart-wrenching story of Katie and her quest for survival. Disconnected takes you through the horrors of her past, the uncertainties she faces day-to-day and her will to feel love with her one constant in her life - Chris.
Within two weeks of publication, Disconnected hit #21 in Thrillers and #72 in Romance during an Amazon promotion.
More recently Disconnected reached #6 in Kindle and #1 best-seller in Psychological & Suspense and Family Saga.
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April 7, 2016
***** 5 "Stolen Heart and Heart Strings Torn" Stars *****
First off....THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING!! I have never read 270 pages in one night. I could NOT put this book down. So to you Miss L. Calell.....
Katie leaving is all she could do. Living with what Chris had to be front row to see, Katie could no longer watch Chris's heart break any longer.
Leaving sounds so easy but both Katie and Chris experience a pain neither can get over. As Katie continues to just exist in her life, Chris fights for the woman he has loved from first sight. He embarks into her past and confronts Katie's demon head on and finds out everything she thought had happened to her in her two years of captivity is NOT what she thought its was.
What Chris finds out is beyond heartbreaking and will either shatter what is left of his wife and their marriage or it will bring them together stronger and better than before.
"I will love you always and forever."
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Heart gripping, beautiful story of the ultimate love story!!
First off....THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING!! I have never read 270 pages in one night. I could NOT put this book down. So to you Miss L. Calell.....
Katie leaving is all she could do. Living with what Chris had to be front row to see, Katie could no longer watch Chris's heart break any longer.
Leaving sounds so easy but both Katie and Chris experience a pain neither can get over. As Katie continues to just exist in her life, Chris fights for the woman he has loved from first sight. He embarks into her past and confronts Katie's demon head on and finds out everything she thought had happened to her in her two years of captivity is NOT what she thought its was.
What Chris finds out is beyond heartbreaking and will either shatter what is left of his wife and their marriage or it will bring them together stronger and better than before.
"I will love you always and forever."
***********************************************
Heart gripping, beautiful story of the ultimate love story!!
October 4, 2014
The first book took my breath away. This one stole my heart. This was the perfect conclusion to Katie's story. She overcame so much and came on the other side stronger and even more likeable than she was before. I'm also glad we got to see how Chris handled the aftermath.
March 30, 2014
In Lisa Calell's much-anticipated sequel to her novel Disconnected, Reconnected takes up six months after its predecessor ends, after the abused Katie Calder has left her husband Chris because of what her abuser, Casey, has done in front of him.
Katie is promoting her new book, living in Boston, when her husband shows up at a signing in the West Coast, asking to try to reconcile. The trial to convict Casey is in four weeks, and he has some new information about the baby girl that Casey told her she miscarried while he had held her captive when she was a teen. The baby was a boy...and he's alive.
How can Katie cope with this, when she and her therapist, Dr. Jamieson, have come so far since the last incident? How can she have had a child in the world and not known about it? And how can she get him in her life now?
In a book full of twists, turns and three-sixties, Ms. Calell keeps the readers on their toes as each page of Reconnected reveals some new shock for Katie, Chris and even Dr. Jamieson. It's a story for everyone, but mothers and those who are/have adopted children will have a very special connection with this book.
While the last book dealt with rape and PTSD, this one deals with love and forgiveness. I couldn't put it down once I began it. My favorite of it all, however, was how natural Katie and Chris's relationship is. It isn't like they're two characters made for a book: it's more like Ms. Calell had a hidden camera in a real couple's household and simeply transcribed what she saw and heard. That's how real and heartfelt they are.
This book was one million percent worth waiting for. Fans of Disconnected won't be disappointed and new fans will be enthralled and hurry to pick up the first in the series.
5/5--amazing work!
Katie is promoting her new book, living in Boston, when her husband shows up at a signing in the West Coast, asking to try to reconcile. The trial to convict Casey is in four weeks, and he has some new information about the baby girl that Casey told her she miscarried while he had held her captive when she was a teen. The baby was a boy...and he's alive.
How can Katie cope with this, when she and her therapist, Dr. Jamieson, have come so far since the last incident? How can she have had a child in the world and not known about it? And how can she get him in her life now?
In a book full of twists, turns and three-sixties, Ms. Calell keeps the readers on their toes as each page of Reconnected reveals some new shock for Katie, Chris and even Dr. Jamieson. It's a story for everyone, but mothers and those who are/have adopted children will have a very special connection with this book.
While the last book dealt with rape and PTSD, this one deals with love and forgiveness. I couldn't put it down once I began it. My favorite of it all, however, was how natural Katie and Chris's relationship is. It isn't like they're two characters made for a book: it's more like Ms. Calell had a hidden camera in a real couple's household and simeply transcribed what she saw and heard. That's how real and heartfelt they are.
This book was one million percent worth waiting for. Fans of Disconnected won't be disappointed and new fans will be enthralled and hurry to pick up the first in the series.
5/5--amazing work!
May 5, 2014
4.5 stars
Wow where to begin. I haven’t felt this much for a book and the characters in the book in a long time. It was raw, emotional, break your heart in a million pieces but then the love and support throughout the book between Chris and Katie was breathtaking.
Katie having left her husband 6 months ago to try to cope with the things that have happened in her life. She feels this was the best thing to do for him. She does not want to cause him anymore pain and feels that he would be better off without her in his life, that he will find a new love to make happy memories with.
Chris, Katie’s husband never gave up on her. She is his lighthouse, his home. Even after all this time, he still needs and wants her. He used the time that Katie was gone to work through some of his issues with things that happened to Katie and him. He knew that he had to be there to support her even when she did not know it. He learns truths about the situation and brings them to light for Katie.
Katie on tour to promote her book doesn’t realize that Chris is ready to move back into her life. After all this time, just hearing his voice, she still loves him with all her heart. She is unable to deny him when he asks to meet and talk.
As things from the past come to light, Katie and Chris must learn to move together to make it work as a whole. They make a great team.
I felt so bad for Katie and Chris. The things Katie had to suffer through broke my heart. I cried several times throughout the book. Chris showed us what true love really means, no matter what you always fight for who you love. Looking forward to more from this author.
Wow where to begin. I haven’t felt this much for a book and the characters in the book in a long time. It was raw, emotional, break your heart in a million pieces but then the love and support throughout the book between Chris and Katie was breathtaking.
Katie having left her husband 6 months ago to try to cope with the things that have happened in her life. She feels this was the best thing to do for him. She does not want to cause him anymore pain and feels that he would be better off without her in his life, that he will find a new love to make happy memories with.
Chris, Katie’s husband never gave up on her. She is his lighthouse, his home. Even after all this time, he still needs and wants her. He used the time that Katie was gone to work through some of his issues with things that happened to Katie and him. He knew that he had to be there to support her even when she did not know it. He learns truths about the situation and brings them to light for Katie.
Katie on tour to promote her book doesn’t realize that Chris is ready to move back into her life. After all this time, just hearing his voice, she still loves him with all her heart. She is unable to deny him when he asks to meet and talk.
As things from the past come to light, Katie and Chris must learn to move together to make it work as a whole. They make a great team.
I felt so bad for Katie and Chris. The things Katie had to suffer through broke my heart. I cried several times throughout the book. Chris showed us what true love really means, no matter what you always fight for who you love. Looking forward to more from this author.
May 6, 2014
Was given this book for an honest review...
Well after reading the first one, i can say this second one was a great finish to the story.
Wow, man this one has A LOT of emotion running through it. Katie finally feels, and she is finally trying to get back her life, from how the first book ended.
I don't like spoiling books and i won't, but you will definitely want to read this second book, especially when the first one leaves you wanting to know what happens.
Everything will be revealed and its a great ending. Loved both books.
Well after reading the first one, i can say this second one was a great finish to the story.
Wow, man this one has A LOT of emotion running through it. Katie finally feels, and she is finally trying to get back her life, from how the first book ended.
I don't like spoiling books and i won't, but you will definitely want to read this second book, especially when the first one leaves you wanting to know what happens.
Everything will be revealed and its a great ending. Loved both books.
April 29, 2014
This book was even better than the first. I was so anxious to get reading to find out what happened to Chris and Katie. The author did not disappoint.
Each chapter has new parts to the story and it definitely made you keep reading. The author added in some brilliant twists.
Not too many follow-ups are as good as the first but the author nailed this one.
I would definitely recommend this series to other readers. It was a great love story and proved that love is worth fighting for.
Each chapter has new parts to the story and it definitely made you keep reading. The author added in some brilliant twists.
Not too many follow-ups are as good as the first but the author nailed this one.
I would definitely recommend this series to other readers. It was a great love story and proved that love is worth fighting for.
October 2, 2018
I read this book so quickly and could not put it down. The 2nd book about a lady named Katie and her traumatic past. You really need to read the first to fully know what’s happened. Even though it was a short book it got to the point and really kept you in the moment. For a new author I think these are great. Not mastermind books that will set the world on fire but who cares. For someone who likes reading they are both brilliant. Well done and I really hope the author writes more!
March 26, 2017
What a book
I absolutely loved this book after the first I had to know what happened so many clever twists and turns to this book. The characters are well rounded and very real you feel the emotions of the book if you haven't read the first then stop and start at the beginning but clear your weekend you won't want to put this down
I absolutely loved this book after the first I had to know what happened so many clever twists and turns to this book. The characters are well rounded and very real you feel the emotions of the book if you haven't read the first then stop and start at the beginning but clear your weekend you won't want to put this down
April 2, 2014
Lisa Calell. 2nd in series
Reconnected.
This is a follow up to the brilliant disconnected,follow Katie and all the trials & tribulations that she goes through in trying to restart her life. You will enjoy this easy to read book. I am hoping there is a 3rd book in this gripping series.
Reconnected.
This is a follow up to the brilliant disconnected,follow Katie and all the trials & tribulations that she goes through in trying to restart her life. You will enjoy this easy to read book. I am hoping there is a 3rd book in this gripping series.
August 17, 2017
Follow up to Disconnected. This book was amazing! The story was written better than the first. The twists and turns in the plot were awesome! The author really kept you on your toes with this read. I was happy with the ending and would not mind seeing another sequel!
April 15, 2016
This book picked up right where Disconnected ended. Such a wonderful book about family, Love, and hope. I couldn't put it down. The characters are very well developed and you feel like you know them. Can't wait to read another book by L. Calell, great storyteller!
July 7, 2014
wow!!!
Want to read
July 28, 2014Good beach read.
December 29, 2014
good
I was impressed with the book, I liked how it played out. Yes, kind of mushy but it was nice.
I was impressed with the book, I liked how it played out. Yes, kind of mushy but it was nice.
March 28, 2015
This is the 2nd book of Disconnected.
March 24, 2016
Downloaded this one after reading the first one for free. I thought the sequel was better.
March 13, 2017
Reconnected
Read disconnected and just finished this e joyed both its beyond my comprehension what drugs can do to a person evil why would up ever even try it
Read disconnected and just finished this e joyed both its beyond my comprehension what drugs can do to a person evil why would up ever even try it
December 29, 2022
Reconnected
Interesting book to read. I wonder if Dr. Jamison knew before hand that Katie was the biological Mum to her son. I am glad that Katie got her happy ever after. The character of Casey was greatly portrayed. What kind of man raped his partner and well kidnap the baby right under her nose.
Interesting book to read. I wonder if Dr. Jamison knew before hand that Katie was the biological Mum to her son. I am glad that Katie got her happy ever after. The character of Casey was greatly portrayed. What kind of man raped his partner and well kidnap the baby right under her nose.
September 14, 2014
Sigh.... So here's the deal.... It's a good book.... A good plot.... But I have such a hard time with the British slang in American books. Plus the author dropped a HUGE plot point and then just left it unanswered.... Very annoying!
October 29, 2014
Sequel for the book Disconnected but very predictable and a bit boring. I enjoyed the first book but couldn't wait to end this one.
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