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Shaken #1.5
All for Allie
Please read Shattered and Shake (book 1) prior to All for Allie (1.5)
Mature audience only 18+
Walking away from her was the hardest decision I ever made. Leaving her without an explanation broke us both. Our hearts have been left shattered. I could make excuses. I could lay the blame on others, but still I made the decision. I had to. It was the only way to protect the both of them.
After all of Allie’s loss, my thought was only on her and her happiness. On her love and need for her big brother. I was replaceable, Kyle wasn’t. I wouldn’t allow him to crush her heart with his death. I knew I had follow him. I would throw myself on top of bombs, in front of bullets, whatever it took to get him home to her, alive. There are two sides to every story, and you’ve only heard one. Don’t be so quick to judge; I hate myself for what I’ve done. But all that I did, it was all for Allie.
Mature audience only 18+
Walking away from her was the hardest decision I ever made. Leaving her without an explanation broke us both. Our hearts have been left shattered. I could make excuses. I could lay the blame on others, but still I made the decision. I had to. It was the only way to protect the both of them.
After all of Allie’s loss, my thought was only on her and her happiness. On her love and need for her big brother. I was replaceable, Kyle wasn’t. I wouldn’t allow him to crush her heart with his death. I knew I had follow him. I would throw myself on top of bombs, in front of bullets, whatever it took to get him home to her, alive. There are two sides to every story, and you’ve only heard one. Don’t be so quick to judge; I hate myself for what I’ve done. But all that I did, it was all for Allie.
102 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 2, 2013
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Julie Bailes
14 books285 followersThough born and raised in Nashville, TN, Julie resides in a small town in West Virginia. When she isn't busy playing pranks on her handsome and sarcastic husband, she's chauffeur, cook, teacher, coach, and all-too-honest mom to her twin boys and diva daughter. Julie isn't one who enjoys adulting or peopling, but her heart is big enough. She has an unhealthy addiction to coffee, chocolate, wine, cake, unicorns, and rainbows. And when Julie isn't distracted with Facebook and Snapchat (lashes for days), you'll find her fingers racing across a keyboard or her nose stuck in a book.
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January 17, 2014
J Bailes, what the heck have you done to me? Left me in tears , that's what ! A beautifully told story from the POV of the man who left everything to save his friend and brother and in the same action save the only family he has and the girl he loves from losing any more. I'm gonna say after reading Shattered and Shaken I didn't want to like Wyatt. I have a new respect for him and even though I don't want Allie to be without Blake I'm curious to see how Wyatt fights for her. J. Bailes you are an amazing talent and I look forward to reading many more stories from you in the future
December 14, 2013
This is a prequal to Shattered and Shaken but should be read after.
I was team Blake after reading Shattered and Shaken plus didnt really understand why Wyatt would leave all the people he loves behind. After reading All for Allie from Wyatt's point of view I now understand he was trying to protect the only family he knows and the people he loves hoping he would acheive bringing Kyle back alive and that Allie would understand why he did what he did and forgive him.
I do have a strong emotional understanding with Wyatt's reasoning and love the fact he would risk himself to save Allie any pain, I am now torn between the two as they both have heartfelt love for Allie in different degrees and ways, how can anyone make the choice?
Can not wait for Shattered and Mended to see the fate of Allie, Blake and Wyatt.
Julie Bailes has created a bitch slappin beast of a book, deserved a five ***** rating, she is abso'fuckin'lutely a fantabulous mothershaker. Proud to be called a fan of this amazing woman's work.
Would recommend to any reader's who love a good love triangle.
<3 ya face girly. ♥♥♥
I was team Blake after reading Shattered and Shaken plus didnt really understand why Wyatt would leave all the people he loves behind. After reading All for Allie from Wyatt's point of view I now understand he was trying to protect the only family he knows and the people he loves hoping he would acheive bringing Kyle back alive and that Allie would understand why he did what he did and forgive him.
I do have a strong emotional understanding with Wyatt's reasoning and love the fact he would risk himself to save Allie any pain, I am now torn between the two as they both have heartfelt love for Allie in different degrees and ways, how can anyone make the choice?
Can not wait for Shattered and Mended to see the fate of Allie, Blake and Wyatt.
Julie Bailes has created a bitch slappin beast of a book, deserved a five ***** rating, she is abso'fuckin'lutely a fantabulous mothershaker. Proud to be called a fan of this amazing woman's work.
Would recommend to any reader's who love a good love triangle.
<3 ya face girly. ♥♥♥
January 4, 2014
Wow, this book totally redeemed Wyatt's reputation in my eyes. He went to the Marines with a purpose of protecting Kyle and didn't tell Allie because Kyle asked him not to. We learned all of this in Shattered and Shaken, but to read it from Wyatt's POV, he isn't the d-bag I originally thought he was.
Now I kind of feel bad for saying I wanted to smack Allie around in Shattered and Shaken because she had feelings for Wyatt, there was way more going on between them than I thought. Blake is going to be an innocent bystander in the wreck that Allie and Wyatt will probably cause in the next book.
This is a short read, however it will may just change the way you feel about Allie, Wyatt and Kyle as it did with me. I can't wait for the next installment to see how this love triangle is going to play out.
Great addition to the series!!
Now I kind of feel bad for saying I wanted to smack Allie around in Shattered and Shaken because she had feelings for Wyatt, there was way more going on between them than I thought. Blake is going to be an innocent bystander in the wreck that Allie and Wyatt will probably cause in the next book.
This is a short read, however it will may just change the way you feel about Allie, Wyatt and Kyle as it did with me. I can't wait for the next installment to see how this love triangle is going to play out.
Great addition to the series!!
December 14, 2013
I loved that we got to see Wyatt's side! While is still doesn't take away from the fact that he really pissed me off at the end of Shattered and Shaken, it gives great insight to his undying love for Allie. I cannot wait for Shattered and Mended.
December 8, 2013
I loved Wyatts version!! I can not wait for their story to continue.....
January 18, 2015
Liked this much better than the first book. However, I find it completely unbelievable that Kyle doesn't tell Allie where he is going.
January 25, 2015
Wow!! Unbelievably awesome, loved hearing things from Wyatt's side. Now to read the final book in this series
March 19, 2019
This story is told from Wyatt’s perspective. It actually takes you back prior to the first book, before Kyle announced he was joining the Marines and Wyatt made a life altering decision. Wyatt has difficult decisions to make, with little to no guidance from anyone. When he returns he has to deal with the consequences. I couldn’t put this book down.
May 1, 2023
I don't understand Wyatt and why he did what he did. This gives Wyatt's reason from his POV. I found his reasons BS. I don't like Wyatt or Allie's brother. I found them lacking in respect for Allie. Nobody gives her any credit for ow strong she is. I read in Shaken Series Box Set: Shattered & Shaken, All for Allie, Shattered & Mended (Shaken, #1-2).
January 6, 2019
Loved! Read this little novella in one sitting and this time it’s Wyatt’s point of view. Make sure you’ve read book one.
I disliked him in the first one but I learnt so much about him in this book and I feel so in love with him.... I’m know stuck between Team Blake and Team Wyatt and I want them both to win!
Perfect piece to the story and I’m glad Julie Bailes gave is this POV
I disliked him in the first one but I learnt so much about him in this book and I feel so in love with him.... I’m know stuck between Team Blake and Team Wyatt and I want them both to win!
Perfect piece to the story and I’m glad Julie Bailes gave is this POV
January 9, 2014
So I must say I enjoyed this book immensely. "Shattered and Shaken" was good, but "All for Allie" was AMAZING!!! Wyatt's POV melted my heart and shattered it all at once! I will admit that I had a negative opinion of him throughout most of "Shattered and Shaken." Even towards the end when I was understanding what he did, I didn't have the full understanding as to why he made the decisions he had. Although I think he should have been honest with her, I do get that he was protecting her heart as much as possible and possibly guarding his a bit in the process. The problem is I believe he has done more damage to them both than even he could have anticipated. Not only did Wyatt lose the love of his life, but he also lost his brother and that is a lot of grief to bare alone. I am anxious to see what happens in the sequel. Will Allie forgive Wyatt? Will she follow her heart or her head? No matter who she chooses, someone is going to get hurt and that includes losing half of her heart as well. I ache for them all and I just need to know what happens next. I am not going to lie that as anxious as I am to find out how this ends, I am extremely nervous for the outcome and I feel for Allie. J. Bailes did an incredible job at conveying these character's feelings and struggles. I laughed with them, cried with them, and in a way felt like I was a piece of them in both books. There is nothing better than when a book takes a piece of your heart along for the ride.
I personally feel that "All for Allie" is my favorite so far in this series! Wyatt has such a sweet demeanor and loves so deeply. He was not what I was expecting him to entirely be and I am in love! Men have a way at getting straight to the point and putting it all out there, and because of that I feel that this book flowed more freely and he is not at all shy with his feelings! He is a man that will admit to crying, and for that my heart swelled even more for him! I enjoyed "Shattered and Shaken" as well, but we women can be fickle and over analyze everything! I would feel the same way as Allie in her situation and I know it, but I felt some parts were slow and I wasn't as captivated in the first book as I was the second. I know what it feels like to be pulled in different directions and not wanting to hurt anyone, but someone is going to get hurt no matter what and that girl needs to make up her mind before she drives me nuts!! ;) Men are so much more straight to the point and I was unable to put Wyatt down! In a way I can totally see why Allie is having a hard time choosing, but that man proved himself to her over and over so many times that I would have hoped she would have questioned his absence more than believing he would have used her like she assumed!!! WOMEN!!! Sometimes we women drive me nuts, and that includes myself!
Okay, I am done rambling about my frustrations! I give this book a 5 star rating and urge you to not just add it to your TBA, but also add it to your wishlist and pick it up on release day! Even if you weren't overly thrilled with the first, I truly believe you will enjoy "All for Allie" so give it a try! Just a fair warning that your heart will be split in two and you will be sitting on the edge of your chair until this story continues in April! This book was the retelling of the first book in Wyatt's POV, so we still have no clue what happens since S&S ended!! Such a TEASE I know!! ;)
*****I received and ARC of this book in exchange of an honest review!*****
I personally feel that "All for Allie" is my favorite so far in this series! Wyatt has such a sweet demeanor and loves so deeply. He was not what I was expecting him to entirely be and I am in love! Men have a way at getting straight to the point and putting it all out there, and because of that I feel that this book flowed more freely and he is not at all shy with his feelings! He is a man that will admit to crying, and for that my heart swelled even more for him! I enjoyed "Shattered and Shaken" as well, but we women can be fickle and over analyze everything! I would feel the same way as Allie in her situation and I know it, but I felt some parts were slow and I wasn't as captivated in the first book as I was the second. I know what it feels like to be pulled in different directions and not wanting to hurt anyone, but someone is going to get hurt no matter what and that girl needs to make up her mind before she drives me nuts!! ;) Men are so much more straight to the point and I was unable to put Wyatt down! In a way I can totally see why Allie is having a hard time choosing, but that man proved himself to her over and over so many times that I would have hoped she would have questioned his absence more than believing he would have used her like she assumed!!! WOMEN!!! Sometimes we women drive me nuts, and that includes myself!
Okay, I am done rambling about my frustrations! I give this book a 5 star rating and urge you to not just add it to your TBA, but also add it to your wishlist and pick it up on release day! Even if you weren't overly thrilled with the first, I truly believe you will enjoy "All for Allie" so give it a try! Just a fair warning that your heart will be split in two and you will be sitting on the edge of your chair until this story continues in April! This book was the retelling of the first book in Wyatt's POV, so we still have no clue what happens since S&S ended!! Such a TEASE I know!! ;)
*****I received and ARC of this book in exchange of an honest review!*****
April 23, 2014
There are two sides to every story and this just so happens to be Wyatt's side.
Wyatt Cooper loved Allie Anderson to the point he would do absolutely anything for her. When Kyle decided to break Allie's heart and leave her living in fear of losing him when he when and enlisted in the Marines. Wyatt makes the only decision he believes he can, he enlists in the Marines as well to follow Kyle and protect him.
"...Now you listen to me, dammit. You are the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on, Allie Grace..."
Wyatt making the decision to walk away from Allie was the hardest decision he ever made. But leaving her with no explanation, it left them both broken and shattered. Wyatt made his choices to protect both Kyle and Allie. He believed he was replaceable but her brother was not, not after everything she has already lost. He would do what he could to make sure she doesn't lose anyone else, even if that meant breaking her heart and him losing her. Wyatt always thought he was doing the right thing, because it was always all for Allie.
"...transforming into this beautiful and graceful woman, who will do anything for anyone. A woman who loves with all her body, mind, and soul. A woman that I can't wait to make my wife someday. My beautiful and feisty butterfly..."
The Shaken series is one of my favorite series from 2013!!! AFA (All For Allie) is a beautifully written story letting you into Wyatt's world to understand why he did what he did in Shattered &Shaken. S&S left me reeling and wanting more!! It leaves you wanting team Blake but wondering about Wyatt. AFA made me fall for Wyatt just a little bit more, oh who am I kidding, I feel in love with Wyatt. Julie Bailes is one of my favorite writers and not just because of her incredible books but because she is an incredible person as well. If I could recommend any books to my friends the top two would be Shattered and Shaken and All For Allie. Go read them and come tell us if you are team Blake or team Wyatt! I can not wait to read Shattered and Mended but until then I give All For Allie a Nerd Alert A+ or 5 stars!
Wyatt Cooper loved Allie Anderson to the point he would do absolutely anything for her. When Kyle decided to break Allie's heart and leave her living in fear of losing him when he when and enlisted in the Marines. Wyatt makes the only decision he believes he can, he enlists in the Marines as well to follow Kyle and protect him.
"...Now you listen to me, dammit. You are the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on, Allie Grace..."
Wyatt making the decision to walk away from Allie was the hardest decision he ever made. But leaving her with no explanation, it left them both broken and shattered. Wyatt made his choices to protect both Kyle and Allie. He believed he was replaceable but her brother was not, not after everything she has already lost. He would do what he could to make sure she doesn't lose anyone else, even if that meant breaking her heart and him losing her. Wyatt always thought he was doing the right thing, because it was always all for Allie.
"...transforming into this beautiful and graceful woman, who will do anything for anyone. A woman who loves with all her body, mind, and soul. A woman that I can't wait to make my wife someday. My beautiful and feisty butterfly..."
The Shaken series is one of my favorite series from 2013!!! AFA (All For Allie) is a beautifully written story letting you into Wyatt's world to understand why he did what he did in Shattered &Shaken. S&S left me reeling and wanting more!! It leaves you wanting team Blake but wondering about Wyatt. AFA made me fall for Wyatt just a little bit more, oh who am I kidding, I feel in love with Wyatt. Julie Bailes is one of my favorite writers and not just because of her incredible books but because she is an incredible person as well. If I could recommend any books to my friends the top two would be Shattered and Shaken and All For Allie. Go read them and come tell us if you are team Blake or team Wyatt! I can not wait to read Shattered and Mended but until then I give All For Allie a Nerd Alert A+ or 5 stars!
April 23, 2014
There are two sides to every story and this just so happens to be Wyatt's side.
Wyatt Cooper loved Allie Anderson to the point he would do absolutely anything for her. When Kyle decided to break Allie's heart and leave her living in fear of losing him when he when and enlisted in the Marines. Wyatt makes the only decision he believes he can, he enlists in the Marines as well to follow Kyle and protect him.
"...Now you listen to me, dammit. You are the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on, Allie Grace..."
Wyatt making the decision to walk away from Allie was the hardest decision he ever made. But leaving her with no explanation, it left them both broken and shattered. Wyatt made his choices to protect both Kyle and Allie. He believed he was replaceable but her brother was not, not after everything she has already lost. He would do what he could to make sure she doesn't lose anyone else, even if that meant breaking her heart and him losing her. Wyatt always thought he was doing the right thing, because it was always all for Allie.
"...transforming into this beautiful and graceful woman, who will do anything for anyone. A woman who loves with all her body, mind, and soul. A woman that I can't wait to make my wife someday. My beautiful and feisty butterfly..."
The Shaken series is one of my favorite series from 2013!!! AFA (All For Allie) is a beautifully written story letting you into Wyatt's world to understand why he did what he did in Shattered &Shaken. S&S left me reeling and wanting more!! It leaves you wanting team Blake but wondering about Wyatt. AFA made me fall for Wyatt just a little bit more, oh who am I kidding, I feel in love with Wyatt. Julie Bailes is one of my favorite writers and not just because of her incredible books but because she is an incredible person as well. If I could recommend any books to my friends the top two would be Shattered and Shaken and All For Allie. Go read them and come tell us if you are team Blake or team Wyatt! I can not wait to read Shattered and Mended but until then I give All For Allie a Nerd Alert A+ or 5 stars!
Wyatt Cooper loved Allie Anderson to the point he would do absolutely anything for her. When Kyle decided to break Allie's heart and leave her living in fear of losing him when he when and enlisted in the Marines. Wyatt makes the only decision he believes he can, he enlists in the Marines as well to follow Kyle and protect him.
"...Now you listen to me, dammit. You are the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on, Allie Grace..."
Wyatt making the decision to walk away from Allie was the hardest decision he ever made. But leaving her with no explanation, it left them both broken and shattered. Wyatt made his choices to protect both Kyle and Allie. He believed he was replaceable but her brother was not, not after everything she has already lost. He would do what he could to make sure she doesn't lose anyone else, even if that meant breaking her heart and him losing her. Wyatt always thought he was doing the right thing, because it was always all for Allie.
"...transforming into this beautiful and graceful woman, who will do anything for anyone. A woman who loves with all her body, mind, and soul. A woman that I can't wait to make my wife someday. My beautiful and feisty butterfly..."
The Shaken series is one of my favorite series from 2013!!! AFA (All For Allie) is a beautifully written story letting you into Wyatt's world to understand why he did what he did in Shattered &Shaken. S&S left me reeling and wanting more!! It leaves you wanting team Blake but wondering about Wyatt. AFA made me fall for Wyatt just a little bit more, oh who am I kidding, I feel in love with Wyatt. Julie Bailes is one of my favorite writers and not just because of her incredible books but because she is an incredible person as well. If I could recommend any books to my friends the top two would be Shattered and Shaken and All For Allie. Go read them and come tell us if you are team Blake or team Wyatt! I can not wait to read Shattered and Mended but until then I give All For Allie a Nerd Alert A+ or 5 stars!
June 23, 2014
All for Allie (The Shaken Series #1.5) by Julie Bailes
5 out of 5 Stars
You know when your heart feels like it has a fist wrapped around it like a vice? That's how mine feels right now as I'm writing this. I just finished All for Allie and I am just crushed for Wyatt, broken for his loss, his solitude, and his experiences both with his natural family and with the Andersons. While I was completely team Blake in Shaken and Shattered and I started this book really thinking Wyatt could bite the wad and I completely disagreed with his choice to join the military, I have found myself loving Wyatt for completely different reasons.
Open to who he really is, loyal to a fault, corny and romantic, and absolutely in love, Wyatt gives everything he has for Allie. He sacrifices his own happiness and future, in a way I don't personally agree with, for what he truly thinks is best for a family that has come to love him and for a young woman that he finds all his joy and purpose in. Unsure how it will turn out, he promises himself and his best friend Kyle, Allie's brother, that he will fight for her until his last dying breath.
Allie is such a phenomenally real young woman: She is flirtatious and naive, snarky and sweet, easy to rile up but even easier to forgive. She's lost her father to cancer but opened her heart to life because she realizes it's precious and valuable in only the way a strong survivor could. Loving Wyatt is like breathing, it's not a choice you ever make to start breathing, it's just something your body started doing and you only realize how much you need it, when you lose it.
Overall I am so caught up in this series I don't even want to write the reviews!! I want to finish the books and then come back, but that's not my honest, first response so I am making myself stop between each book in the set. Bailes is a fantastic storyteller and I am off to read book 2!!!
*A complimentary copy was given in exchange for an honest review*
Pepper, My Secret Book Spot
5 out of 5 Stars
You know when your heart feels like it has a fist wrapped around it like a vice? That's how mine feels right now as I'm writing this. I just finished All for Allie and I am just crushed for Wyatt, broken for his loss, his solitude, and his experiences both with his natural family and with the Andersons. While I was completely team Blake in Shaken and Shattered and I started this book really thinking Wyatt could bite the wad and I completely disagreed with his choice to join the military, I have found myself loving Wyatt for completely different reasons.
Open to who he really is, loyal to a fault, corny and romantic, and absolutely in love, Wyatt gives everything he has for Allie. He sacrifices his own happiness and future, in a way I don't personally agree with, for what he truly thinks is best for a family that has come to love him and for a young woman that he finds all his joy and purpose in. Unsure how it will turn out, he promises himself and his best friend Kyle, Allie's brother, that he will fight for her until his last dying breath.
Allie is such a phenomenally real young woman: She is flirtatious and naive, snarky and sweet, easy to rile up but even easier to forgive. She's lost her father to cancer but opened her heart to life because she realizes it's precious and valuable in only the way a strong survivor could. Loving Wyatt is like breathing, it's not a choice you ever make to start breathing, it's just something your body started doing and you only realize how much you need it, when you lose it.
Overall I am so caught up in this series I don't even want to write the reviews!! I want to finish the books and then come back, but that's not my honest, first response so I am making myself stop between each book in the set. Bailes is a fantastic storyteller and I am off to read book 2!!!
*A complimentary copy was given in exchange for an honest review*
Pepper, My Secret Book Spot
June 4, 2014
4 out of 5 stars
In my opinion, All for Allie should be read before Shattered and Shaken, but apparently that's not the authors intention.
After reading Shattered and Shaken I was left with questions about Wyatt's reasoning for leaving Allie and I felt that we didn't get to know Wyatt at all. All for Allie cleared up some of these questions and also lets us get to know Wyatt (and Kyle) since it's told from Wyatt's POV -- which I love.
I understand that Wyatt thought that by enlisting with Kyle he would be protecting him and bringing him home to his family. I don't actually believe in his reasoning, especially if he cared for Allie and Lucille as much as he claimed he did. The fact that Allie was able to "life her life" with Kyle enlisted and Wyatt leaving her should have proved to Kyle and Wyatt, during their term, that Allie was strong enough to handle the truth. He shouldn't have waited the four years to come back to her he could have came back with Kyle at any time to visit.
I want to like Wyatt, i really do but I'm finding it hard although All for Allie does show a very sweet, loving side to him that I don't think was portrayed in Shattered in Shaken I'm finding it hard to get a feel for their bond or connection. However, I can not wait for Shattered and Mended to see the fate of Allie, Blake and Wyatt.
I would recommend this book - I just wish the storyline was a little stronger.
In my opinion, All for Allie should be read before Shattered and Shaken, but apparently that's not the authors intention.
After reading Shattered and Shaken I was left with questions about Wyatt's reasoning for leaving Allie and I felt that we didn't get to know Wyatt at all. All for Allie cleared up some of these questions and also lets us get to know Wyatt (and Kyle) since it's told from Wyatt's POV -- which I love.
I understand that Wyatt thought that by enlisting with Kyle he would be protecting him and bringing him home to his family. I don't actually believe in his reasoning, especially if he cared for Allie and Lucille as much as he claimed he did. The fact that Allie was able to "life her life" with Kyle enlisted and Wyatt leaving her should have proved to Kyle and Wyatt, during their term, that Allie was strong enough to handle the truth. He shouldn't have waited the four years to come back to her he could have came back with Kyle at any time to visit.
I want to like Wyatt, i really do but I'm finding it hard although All for Allie does show a very sweet, loving side to him that I don't think was portrayed in Shattered in Shaken I'm finding it hard to get a feel for their bond or connection. However, I can not wait for Shattered and Mended to see the fate of Allie, Blake and Wyatt.
I would recommend this book - I just wish the storyline was a little stronger.
June 16, 2014
Pulchritudinous [pukl-kri-tood-n-uh-s]: adj. physically beautiful, comely; n. formal, literary or physical beauty
What can you say about a man that would use such an unknown/rare word to describe how beautiful you are when he sees your naked body for the first time? I'll admit, I had to look this word up. I didn't expect to find it's definition to be so utterly romantic. And ladies, that's exactly what we get when we read All for Allie.
In this story we get to read Wyatt's POV. In this companion piece several parts of the story are filled and explained as to Wyatt's whereabouts and whys. We also see how intense his friendship with Kyly (Allie's brother) was and deeply his love for Allie runs and that he'll fight to win back her love.
Wyatt is another one of the good guys. His one and only love is Allie and he won't let her go. As I fell in love with Blake in Shattered & Shaken, I began to see Wyatt in a new light. As I read this story, I began to feel torn between Wyatt and Blake. They both loved Allie completely and unconditionally and treated her as if she was the only woman in the world. I can say that Allie is one lucky girl to have both of these amazing men after her heart.
As did the first book, I had to fight back tears. This was another emotional read and though it was a novella, it added so much to this series.
All for Allie gets 5 Naughty Stars for making me feel so much in this novella.
What can you say about a man that would use such an unknown/rare word to describe how beautiful you are when he sees your naked body for the first time? I'll admit, I had to look this word up. I didn't expect to find it's definition to be so utterly romantic. And ladies, that's exactly what we get when we read All for Allie.
In this story we get to read Wyatt's POV. In this companion piece several parts of the story are filled and explained as to Wyatt's whereabouts and whys. We also see how intense his friendship with Kyly (Allie's brother) was and deeply his love for Allie runs and that he'll fight to win back her love.
Wyatt is another one of the good guys. His one and only love is Allie and he won't let her go. As I fell in love with Blake in Shattered & Shaken, I began to see Wyatt in a new light. As I read this story, I began to feel torn between Wyatt and Blake. They both loved Allie completely and unconditionally and treated her as if she was the only woman in the world. I can say that Allie is one lucky girl to have both of these amazing men after her heart.
As did the first book, I had to fight back tears. This was another emotional read and though it was a novella, it added so much to this series.
All for Allie gets 5 Naughty Stars for making me feel so much in this novella.
February 19, 2014
REALLY? SERIOUSLY? I did not want to like Wyatt. Now I freakin LOVE him. He's so selfless. So freakin loving. Damn, how can I be Team Blake when I want a piece of Wyatt myself??
Simply put, this is Wyatt's side of the story and now, it all makes since. Enough said. I need book two. I want book 2. April is not coming fast enough.
"When I'm without her, I feel as if I cant breathe. When we fight, my heart remains contracted until we make up. At her smile, my knees go weak; my tongue gets twisted, and my insides become knotted. The very thought of me loosing her is slowly killing me."
"I have to keep telling myself that I'm doing this for her, only her."
"You and I both know that we aren't promised tomorrow, and if anything were to happen to me, and I wasn't able to tell you how much I love you...I want you to be positive that I've shown you all the love I have for you. I don't want you to have a doubt in your mind that you own my heart. You're the only one for me."
I have to force myself away from her, but before I do, I kiss her one last time on the cheek. I bring my lips to her ear and tell her that I love her, I hope its not the last time I get the chance to say it to her. "I love you, butterfly; please don't forget that. I'll be back for you; just wait for me. Don't hate me..."
Be still my freakin heart Wyatt!
Simply put, this is Wyatt's side of the story and now, it all makes since. Enough said. I need book two. I want book 2. April is not coming fast enough.
"When I'm without her, I feel as if I cant breathe. When we fight, my heart remains contracted until we make up. At her smile, my knees go weak; my tongue gets twisted, and my insides become knotted. The very thought of me loosing her is slowly killing me."
"I have to keep telling myself that I'm doing this for her, only her."
"You and I both know that we aren't promised tomorrow, and if anything were to happen to me, and I wasn't able to tell you how much I love you...I want you to be positive that I've shown you all the love I have for you. I don't want you to have a doubt in your mind that you own my heart. You're the only one for me."
I have to force myself away from her, but before I do, I kiss her one last time on the cheek. I bring my lips to her ear and tell her that I love her, I hope its not the last time I get the chance to say it to her. "I love you, butterfly; please don't forget that. I'll be back for you; just wait for me. Don't hate me..."
Be still my freakin heart Wyatt!
May 24, 2014
Even though the timeline of this novella takes place before book 1, I strongly advise you read Shattered and Shaken before this, as it contains spoilers.
For such a short read, WOW does it pack a punch and I have no hesitation whatsoever in saying this novella is a 5 Star read.
This book is told from Wyatt's point of view and takes place around the time when Ryan, Allies brother, enlists with the US Marine Corps. It explains to us why Wyatt just up and left, with no explanation 4½ years ago.
The emotion that I felt was missing in book 1, was all crammed into this story and more.
I feel the authors main talent lies in writing from the male perspective and some of the negative feelings I had towards a certain character in book 1 are proving to be accurate and I can't wait to get stuck into the next book and find out once and for all if Allie will have her happy ever after with Wyatt or Blake.
I'm not sure if it's the authors intention to have the reader hope for a reconciliation between Wyatt and Allie, but what I love about this series so far is the fact that it's written in a way that I am able to change my mind on who gets the girl. Usually with books of this type my mind is set on one outcome and that doesn't change throughout the series, but that's just not the case this time and that makes it all the more exciting and why I'm so eager to start the next book.
For such a short read, WOW does it pack a punch and I have no hesitation whatsoever in saying this novella is a 5 Star read.
This book is told from Wyatt's point of view and takes place around the time when Ryan, Allies brother, enlists with the US Marine Corps. It explains to us why Wyatt just up and left, with no explanation 4½ years ago.
The emotion that I felt was missing in book 1, was all crammed into this story and more.
I feel the authors main talent lies in writing from the male perspective and some of the negative feelings I had towards a certain character in book 1 are proving to be accurate and I can't wait to get stuck into the next book and find out once and for all if Allie will have her happy ever after with Wyatt or Blake.
I'm not sure if it's the authors intention to have the reader hope for a reconciliation between Wyatt and Allie, but what I love about this series so far is the fact that it's written in a way that I am able to change my mind on who gets the girl. Usually with books of this type my mind is set on one outcome and that doesn't change throughout the series, but that's just not the case this time and that makes it all the more exciting and why I'm so eager to start the next book.
February 12, 2014
OMG!
I want to thank author J Bailes for providing me with an ARC copy of "All For Allie"
OMG! If you've read shattered & shaken, you'll know Allie's side of events.
The loss of her father
The loss of her brother
and
The loss of her first love.....or though she thought
They say there's aways two sides to every story..and this one is Wyatt's.
This was another emotional read....when I get to 94%....I cracked, big ugly cry.
I don't know how Bailes does it, but she's fucking awesome.
Coming to terms that his 'brother from another mother' has decided to take a change in course of his livelihood by joining the marines, Wyatt is left some what alone.
How could he do this to Allie, leave her behind.
We go through the emotions of Wyatt of when he learns of Kyles choices and the choices he is now faced with and what he would do nest.
Can he leave the one he loves?
All he wants is to protect her, and to do that he has to hurt her.
Yes in Shattered & Shaken, I though Wyatt was a dick, but in All For Allie, he totally redeems himself and I see myself having a glint of hope for him, BUT I just can't see that happening, not after the way Shattered & Shaken ended....No suireee
I so can't wait for April to come....Shattered & Mended baby!
I want to thank author J Bailes for providing me with an ARC copy of "All For Allie"
OMG! If you've read shattered & shaken, you'll know Allie's side of events.
The loss of her father
The loss of her brother
and
The loss of her first love.....or though she thought
They say there's aways two sides to every story..and this one is Wyatt's.
This was another emotional read....when I get to 94%....I cracked, big ugly cry.
I don't know how Bailes does it, but she's fucking awesome.
Coming to terms that his 'brother from another mother' has decided to take a change in course of his livelihood by joining the marines, Wyatt is left some what alone.
How could he do this to Allie, leave her behind.
We go through the emotions of Wyatt of when he learns of Kyles choices and the choices he is now faced with and what he would do nest.
Can he leave the one he loves?
All he wants is to protect her, and to do that he has to hurt her.
Yes in Shattered & Shaken, I though Wyatt was a dick, but in All For Allie, he totally redeems himself and I see myself having a glint of hope for him, BUT I just can't see that happening, not after the way Shattered & Shaken ended....No suireee
I so can't wait for April to come....Shattered & Mended baby!
July 29, 2016
Well, I'm conflicted! As a member of Team Blake, after reading this story I have to admit that I admire the hell out of Wyatt.
In this story we get to hear the other side of the story - Wyatt's. Through his eyes we get to experience how deeply he cared for Allie and how conflicted he was about his decision to leave her.
The author did an amazing job in bringing Wyatt's emotions to the page in a way that helped me connect to him and understand where he was coming from. For a moment, I thought that I wouldn't be able to side with Wyatt since I loved Blake so much. But by laying him bare in the page, the author made it easy for me to see why he did what he did.
There's not much I can say about this story without giving too much away. However, if you have read Shattered and Shaken you will come to understand the reasoning behind his actions. Questions were answered, new ones arose, but in the end the same still remains - What will happen now that he's back?
All in all, a great follow-up story that shed light into some of the issues that Allie had to deal with while still leaving room for the story to go in any direction the characters led it too.
*I received an eARC of this title in exchange of my honest opinion.
In this story we get to hear the other side of the story - Wyatt's. Through his eyes we get to experience how deeply he cared for Allie and how conflicted he was about his decision to leave her.
The author did an amazing job in bringing Wyatt's emotions to the page in a way that helped me connect to him and understand where he was coming from. For a moment, I thought that I wouldn't be able to side with Wyatt since I loved Blake so much. But by laying him bare in the page, the author made it easy for me to see why he did what he did.
There's not much I can say about this story without giving too much away. However, if you have read Shattered and Shaken you will come to understand the reasoning behind his actions. Questions were answered, new ones arose, but in the end the same still remains - What will happen now that he's back?
All in all, a great follow-up story that shed light into some of the issues that Allie had to deal with while still leaving room for the story to go in any direction the characters led it too.
*I received an eARC of this title in exchange of my honest opinion.
January 31, 2014
It was such a privilege to receive this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
**All for Allie is Wyatt's POV so please read Shattered and Shake first**
All I can say is this series has left me broken hearted with snot and tears. Reading Wyatt's POV did not help mend my heart back together but did give me some reasoning on why he just walked away from Allie & Lucille in the first book. I know he did it to protect Kyle and his family but sometimes when we think that something is best may not always be.
That being said, I totally disagreed on his decisioning without explanation and omitting the truth. This will almost always lead to consequences later.
I am still Team Blake all the way. I think Allie may forgive Wyatt in time but I don't think she will be able to give her heart back fully to him, especially how the first book with a big cliffhanger. I guess we will see in April when Shattered and Mended releases to find out the outcome of this love triangle.
I need this book now J. Bailes! Thank you for your amazing writing and I will definitely help promote this series on my blog to others. What a great debut series!
**All for Allie is Wyatt's POV so please read Shattered and Shake first**
All I can say is this series has left me broken hearted with snot and tears. Reading Wyatt's POV did not help mend my heart back together but did give me some reasoning on why he just walked away from Allie & Lucille in the first book. I know he did it to protect Kyle and his family but sometimes when we think that something is best may not always be.
That being said, I totally disagreed on his decisioning without explanation and omitting the truth. This will almost always lead to consequences later.
I am still Team Blake all the way. I think Allie may forgive Wyatt in time but I don't think she will be able to give her heart back fully to him, especially how the first book with a big cliffhanger. I guess we will see in April when Shattered and Mended releases to find out the outcome of this love triangle.
I need this book now J. Bailes! Thank you for your amazing writing and I will definitely help promote this series on my blog to others. What a great debut series!
August 13, 2016
All for Allie is Written From Kyle's POV. I love the way that Julie writes, you can feel the pain that is tearing Kyle apart. Knowing that he will have to break the heart of the woman he loves by leaving her but dealing with the fact that she will hate him is the worse because it is tearing him apart. Making a decision of this magnitude to ensure that he can protect her from afar by protecting her brother the one man aside from himself that Allie loves. He knows that he is doing the right thing. but can he deal with the consequences of his decision? I cried though out this whole book. I know I am a cry baby but i really did feel his anguish and self torture at having to keep this from his Allie. I felt the love he had for her and her family. And over all I just felt the emotion that Julie poured into the pages of this story. All for Allie is the perfect follow up to Shattered and Shaken. A must read before you read Shattered & Mended. Why? Well it is always good to have all the facts before we make decisions right and boy does Allie need to make a decision! But that is for you to read in Shattered & Mended!
February 3, 2014
J. Bailes wrote one of the most heart wrenching books that I've read in a while. I think for me, this one hit home because I have family and friends who has gone overseas and you never know when you'll hear from them again. The moments between calls or emails is hell. Hearing reports of soldiers down makes a person crazy when they're worried about what is going on over there and if their loved one is the one who died that day. I think J. Bailes really captured that fear and worry.
Allie and Wyatt are together and in love. Nothing seems like it can go wrong until it does. Kyle tells them that he's enlisting. From there everything goes down hill.
Wyatt being the dutiful friend wants to make sure that Kyle doesn't get himself killed but at the same time, he doesn't want Allie being left behind. He's at an impasse of what to do. Either way he'll end up losing someone he loves.
All that's left for Wyatt to do is to do what he thinks is best for Allie and then fight to makesure she sees it that way.
Allie and Wyatt are together and in love. Nothing seems like it can go wrong until it does. Kyle tells them that he's enlisting. From there everything goes down hill.
Wyatt being the dutiful friend wants to make sure that Kyle doesn't get himself killed but at the same time, he doesn't want Allie being left behind. He's at an impasse of what to do. Either way he'll end up losing someone he loves.
All that's left for Wyatt to do is to do what he thinks is best for Allie and then fight to makesure she sees it that way.
December 6, 2014
The author gives us a 1.5 in between the two novels in this series. All for Allie is Wyatt’s POV, his reasoning for why he left. We get to witness his complete anguish over his choice and why he decided he needed to follow Kyle.
We get to go back and see when Kyle broke the news to his sister and mother about joining the Marines and Allie broke my heart with her despair and feelings of being betrayed. While in the first book I was actually kind of liking Kyle, even though he was already dead, he really ticked me off in this book the way he treated Wyatt.
Now Wyatt while I thought he was a bit harsh by leaving her, I get his mentality but I still don’t see why he would not think this through more before he acted. This is a short and easy read, well not easy on the emotions but it doesn’t take long to read it. I am glad she gave this to us because by the end of the first book I was totally team Blake, now I am just thankful I am not in Allie’s shoes and going to have to pick between two great guys who love her so much.
We get to go back and see when Kyle broke the news to his sister and mother about joining the Marines and Allie broke my heart with her despair and feelings of being betrayed. While in the first book I was actually kind of liking Kyle, even though he was already dead, he really ticked me off in this book the way he treated Wyatt.
Now Wyatt while I thought he was a bit harsh by leaving her, I get his mentality but I still don’t see why he would not think this through more before he acted. This is a short and easy read, well not easy on the emotions but it doesn’t take long to read it. I am glad she gave this to us because by the end of the first book I was totally team Blake, now I am just thankful I am not in Allie’s shoes and going to have to pick between two great guys who love her so much.
February 1, 2014
This is Shattered and Shaken 1.5. It gives Wyatt's side of the story before they reunite. I received this book for an honest review, so here it goes!
Again, another freaking amazing book! I cried in the end! I absolutely love Wyatt's POV! Since reading Shattered and Shaken, I was torn between who I wanted Allie to be with in the end. Yes, I know that Wyatt was a dick in the end when he found out Allie was pregnant, but this book made me respect and love him so much more! Seriously and exceptional book!
In this book you get to see through Wyatt's eyes what he went through having to leave Allie. Why he chose to leave in the first place. How his home life was, and just overall how he felt about Allie. This book seriously earned him some pointers! I am still torn, but I am very close to becoming #TeamWyatt!
I am super excited for Shattered and Mended which is to be released in April!
Again, another freaking amazing book! I cried in the end! I absolutely love Wyatt's POV! Since reading Shattered and Shaken, I was torn between who I wanted Allie to be with in the end. Yes, I know that Wyatt was a dick in the end when he found out Allie was pregnant, but this book made me respect and love him so much more! Seriously and exceptional book!
In this book you get to see through Wyatt's eyes what he went through having to leave Allie. Why he chose to leave in the first place. How his home life was, and just overall how he felt about Allie. This book seriously earned him some pointers! I am still torn, but I am very close to becoming #TeamWyatt!
I am super excited for Shattered and Mended which is to be released in April!
February 19, 2014
*This novel is part of the Shattered and Shaken series and I recommend reading Shattered and Shaken first.
Although this novella is a quick read it is just as jam packed with emotion as Shattered and Shaken. Especially the very end. Oh my goodness, I cried like a baby. Even though I knew exactly what was coming I still hoped it would change.
I was upset with Wyatt's reasoning for not telling Allie. But, the whole time I was thinking "this is such a guy thing to do". I'm not saying that every man would join the military without telling his girlfriend and just leave her high and dry. I'm talking about the decision making and feeling like his decision is what's best. That's a total guy thing
Overall, I loved this story! I can't wait for Shattered and Mended. Julie's writing is beautifully done and makes the world outside of her book fade away. Both books captured my attention from page one. Shattered and Mended can't come fast enough!
Although this novella is a quick read it is just as jam packed with emotion as Shattered and Shaken. Especially the very end. Oh my goodness, I cried like a baby. Even though I knew exactly what was coming I still hoped it would change.
I was upset with Wyatt's reasoning for not telling Allie. But, the whole time I was thinking "this is such a guy thing to do". I'm not saying that every man would join the military without telling his girlfriend and just leave her high and dry. I'm talking about the decision making and feeling like his decision is what's best. That's a total guy thing
Overall, I loved this story! I can't wait for Shattered and Mended. Julie's writing is beautifully done and makes the world outside of her book fade away. Both books captured my attention from page one. Shattered and Mended can't come fast enough!
February 24, 2014
All for Allie is a short story. It's book 1.5 in the Shaken series. It is recommended that you read book 1 Shattered and Shaken first. In Shattered and Shaken we got Allie's POV. In All for Allie for get Wyatt's POV.
I liked Wyatt in Shattered and Shaken but All for Allie made me like him even more. I loved the it is in Wyatt's POV, we get to get inside his head and see what he was thinking. I don't think his thought process was a great one but I do think he did what he thought was right to protect Allie and Kyle.
I can't wait to read more. Wyatt and Allie need to have a serious conversation, I hope they get to do that in book 2. Even though you kind of know how All for Allie is going to end, it didn't prevent me from needing tissues. Reading about Kyle in Wyatt point od view is tear jerking.
After reading both book, I have found a new favorite author. I can't wait to read the next one.
I liked Wyatt in Shattered and Shaken but All for Allie made me like him even more. I loved the it is in Wyatt's POV, we get to get inside his head and see what he was thinking. I don't think his thought process was a great one but I do think he did what he thought was right to protect Allie and Kyle.
I can't wait to read more. Wyatt and Allie need to have a serious conversation, I hope they get to do that in book 2. Even though you kind of know how All for Allie is going to end, it didn't prevent me from needing tissues. Reading about Kyle in Wyatt point od view is tear jerking.
After reading both book, I have found a new favorite author. I can't wait to read the next one.
December 30, 2014
Title: All for Allie
Author: Julie Bailes
Rating: 5 Groupie Stars
Reviewer: Ebbie
All for Allie is actually the prequel to Shattered and Shaken but should be read second. It is written from Wyatt’s point of view and gives you a better understanding as to why he just up and left 41/2 years ago with no explanation. It was a redeeming book for Wyatt, after Shattered and Shaken I didn’t have much love for him.
I found myself hoping for a reconciliation between Wyatt and Allie in this book. I actually love that this series is written in such a way that I find myself changing my mind on who I want Allie to end up with.
This was a fast paced read that left me wanting more. I cannot wait to see what to see what the future has in store for Allie, Blake and Wyatt.
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a well written love triangle.
Author: Julie Bailes
Rating: 5 Groupie Stars
Reviewer: Ebbie
All for Allie is actually the prequel to Shattered and Shaken but should be read second. It is written from Wyatt’s point of view and gives you a better understanding as to why he just up and left 41/2 years ago with no explanation. It was a redeeming book for Wyatt, after Shattered and Shaken I didn’t have much love for him.
I found myself hoping for a reconciliation between Wyatt and Allie in this book. I actually love that this series is written in such a way that I find myself changing my mind on who I want Allie to end up with.
This was a fast paced read that left me wanting more. I cannot wait to see what to see what the future has in store for Allie, Blake and Wyatt.
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a well written love triangle.
August 17, 2016
Having finished this book I at least was able to change my opinion a little bit about Wyatt. The way he showed up at the end of the first book and insisted Allie loved him and would take him back was just ridiculous. I didn't like him at all but all we had seen of him was how much she hated him for breaking her and then him showing up and acting like nothing had happened. With this book we get to see some of their relationship before he hurt her but unfortunately it just points out even more how stupid he is and his whole reason for leaving her. It's absolutely unbelievable and in real life the odds of getting your way when joining the military are slim to none, it's completely unrealistic to think you can join and be able to stick with your buddy especially for the whole enlistment period. I'm not sure if this book actually helped Wyatt look better or worse.
January 20, 2014
I love the Shaken series by J. Bailes and book one, Shattered & Shaken, left us with a huge cliff hanger wanting more. If you were expecting answers we have to wait until Shattered & Mended is released. This novella is short and sweet. We get to hear Wyatt's side of the story and see how strong his feelings for Allie are. I went into this Team Blake, was furious with Wyatt for just up and leaving Allie. You don't just up and leave the love of your life right?! While I am still Team Blake, my heart broke for Wyatt listening how hard it was for him to leave and then having to watch is best friend die. Can't wait to see what happens in Shattered and Mended and who Allie picks!! I know Wyatt will not be going down without a fight
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