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Broken Souls #1
Wronged
๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฏ
๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ต ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ ๐น๐ถ๐๐๐น๐ฒย ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ. ๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฑ . . .ย
๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ปโ๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐โ๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐บ๐ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐โ๐น๐น ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ด๐ฒ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ.ย
Only, the past had a tendency to follow, and this small beach town ended up becomingย my personal Hell.
That isโฆuntil ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฆ forced her way into my life, with her stubborn determination and her sunshine smile.ย
She didnโt look at me like they didโlike I was a monster that needed to be shunned.ย
And instead of steering clear, she kept showing up at my door with unwanted hope.
But she was better off staying away.
She didnโt deserve the life sentence theyโd given me. Or my battered heart.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ
๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ต ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐. ๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐โ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑโฆ
Only, fate had a way of turning simple into complicated.
The storiesย started almost immediatelyโwarningsย about a dangerous and depraved man. A criminal and a monster.
But sometimes appearances canย be deceiving, and the more I looked into the ocean-colored eyes of this outcast, the more I saw a different story. Of innocence lost and scars that ran deep.
He might grunt, glare, and push me away, but every wall hasย cracks . . .ย ย
And I was determined to find his
๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ต ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ ๐น๐ถ๐๐๐น๐ฒย ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ. ๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฑ . . .ย
๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ปโ๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐โ๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐บ๐ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐โ๐น๐น ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ด๐ฒ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ.ย
Only, the past had a tendency to follow, and this small beach town ended up becomingย my personal Hell.
That isโฆuntil ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฆ forced her way into my life, with her stubborn determination and her sunshine smile.ย
She didnโt look at me like they didโlike I was a monster that needed to be shunned.ย
And instead of steering clear, she kept showing up at my door with unwanted hope.
But she was better off staying away.
She didnโt deserve the life sentence theyโd given me. Or my battered heart.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ
๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ต ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐. ๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐โ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑโฆ
Only, fate had a way of turning simple into complicated.
The storiesย started almost immediatelyโwarningsย about a dangerous and depraved man. A criminal and a monster.
But sometimes appearances canย be deceiving, and the more I looked into the ocean-colored eyes of this outcast, the more I saw a different story. Of innocence lost and scars that ran deep.
He might grunt, glare, and push me away, but every wall hasย cracks . . .ย ย
And I was determined to find his
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First published February 4, 2022
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Rin Sher
8ย books141ย followersOriginally from down under, Rin now resides in a frozen wonderland where she spends her time writing stories that are sure to tug at your heartstrings.
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February 11, 2022
4,5 ๐๐๐๐โก๏ธโก๏ธ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐sโฃ๏ธโฃ๏ธโฃ๏ธโฃ๏ธ
BEAUTIFULโ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ
My heart broke when this wonderful and sweet young boy was accused and sentenced to 10-years prison for a crime he never committed... ๐๐
He was utterly wronged...
Jacob was a fantastic character. Kind hearted yet damaged, so lonely, a pariah in the small town he was living after he was released and every finger was pointed at him in a very ugly and cruel way. ๐
I was so happy when Remi, who was new to town, decided to befriend and get to know him better and give him a chance!!!! Apart from being an amazing character she also was his luminous salvation to bring him back to life!
Their journey was hard but I was happily dancing when they finally reached their hea!!! ๐๐ป
Although the epilogue was very sufficient, I wanted even more scenes (selfish me ๐คซ)!!!!!
This was such a beautiful romance read, remarkably written, emotional, intense, with realistic aspects and had dual pov!!!
ALL the feels!!!! ๐
BEAUTIFULโ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ
My heart broke when this wonderful and sweet young boy was accused and sentenced to 10-years prison for a crime he never committed... ๐๐
He was utterly wronged...
Jacob was a fantastic character. Kind hearted yet damaged, so lonely, a pariah in the small town he was living after he was released and every finger was pointed at him in a very ugly and cruel way. ๐
I was so happy when Remi, who was new to town, decided to befriend and get to know him better and give him a chance!!!! Apart from being an amazing character she also was his luminous salvation to bring him back to life!
Their journey was hard but I was happily dancing when they finally reached their hea!!! ๐๐ป
Although the epilogue was very sufficient, I wanted even more scenes (selfish me ๐คซ)!!!!!
This was such a beautiful romance read, remarkably written, emotional, intense, with realistic aspects and had dual pov!!!
ALL the feels!!!! ๐
January 7, 2024
What can I even say about this book... ๐ฅบ๐
An original, heartbreaking and, in the end, heartwarming story, with great main characters and beautifully written then this book is for you.
This is the story of Jacob, a boy who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit and Remi, a rich girl who moved to a small town to live her life in her terms. Even though everyone hates Jacov and treats him like trash she sees something in him and... the rest is history.
I need to thank my friend Dora for reading and recommending this book to me. It gave me all the feels and that's the reason I would recommend this to anyone who wants to read an emotional story.
4.5/5 โญ
February 8, 2022
Well hell, this was heartbreaking as f#ck. I mean yes, it had a HEA ending that leaves you with a smile on your face, but the journey to get there, well, kinda sucked. Not all of it though, no, but I just felt something more couldโve happened to really enhance that HEA. Right from the prologue, I already felt so bad for Jacob and it even got worse from there โ like a LOT worse. My heart really broke for what he had to go through, considering how innocent and good-hearted he actually was. IT WAS JUST NOT FAIR. ๐ The injustice of it all was just too ~real life~ for me lol if that makes sense. I wouldnโt have minded if something happened that maybe made up for everything that Jacob went through, like maybe, I donโt know, have his name cleared?? Ever heard about exoneration??? Huhu it was just too heartbreaking for me. But oh well, at the very least heโs happy everything that happened lead him to Remi and their life together.
Aside from the heartbreaking aspect of it though, I was thoroughly surprised with how well-written this book was. Rin Sher is a new author for me โ I havenโt even come across her or any of her other books before. I just stumbled upon this book on Goodreads and the blurb really got to me so I decided, why not venture out and try new authors. And Iโm glad I took a chance and bought this book. Even though it broke my heart and even though I wanted more justice served for Jacob, this book still impressed me and took my emotions for a ride. I loved both Remi and especially Jacob (ugh my heart) and glad they were able to find each other. Remi had such a kind heart and beautiful soul. And Jacob, my Jacobโฆ I just wanted to beat the shit out of everyone who hurt him and gave him hell and wrap him in my arms never to let him go. Not only did he also have such a beautiful soul, but he was also ๐ฅต๐ฅต๐ฅต like hot damn lol. I would mount him anytime, anywhere ๐คค๐ LOL. And the smut was *chefโs kiss* ๐ฏ. See below for safety details but beware, thereโll be MAJOR spoilers so if you want to go in blind like I did, donโt go any further.
**MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW**
Safety Gang:
-TW: sexual assault/rape (side character, told in the prologue, nothing graphic), miscarriage of justice (H was convicted of rape when he was innocent and he went to prison for 10 freaking years I cry ๐ญ), physical abuse, emotional abuse, mental abuse, persecution, explicit sex, attempted rape/sexual assault and drugging (h, on page), frame-up, mild violence and attempted murder (H was stabbed in prison the second time he was put there)
-Safe sex: condoms used their first time but they stopped using it after, h on birth control and both clean (H was a virgin)
-H age 28, h age 26
-H was a virgin, h not a virgin
-No cheating
-No sex/intimate scenes with other people
-No OW drama
-Mild OM drama; h goes out with her bestfriend and 2 other guys, and the H got super jealous but no major drama ensued
-Separation for about a week (the H was put back in prison when the h was drugged and someone attempted to rape her but H was set up and falsely accused of it by hโs own father, took a week because the h was unconscious in hospital for a week and couldnโt clear his name)
-HEA with epilogue (still wanted more and a better one for them but it was good enough ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
Aside from the heartbreaking aspect of it though, I was thoroughly surprised with how well-written this book was. Rin Sher is a new author for me โ I havenโt even come across her or any of her other books before. I just stumbled upon this book on Goodreads and the blurb really got to me so I decided, why not venture out and try new authors. And Iโm glad I took a chance and bought this book. Even though it broke my heart and even though I wanted more justice served for Jacob, this book still impressed me and took my emotions for a ride. I loved both Remi and especially Jacob (ugh my heart) and glad they were able to find each other. Remi had such a kind heart and beautiful soul. And Jacob, my Jacobโฆ I just wanted to beat the shit out of everyone who hurt him and gave him hell and wrap him in my arms never to let him go. Not only did he also have such a beautiful soul, but he was also ๐ฅต๐ฅต๐ฅต like hot damn lol. I would mount him anytime, anywhere ๐คค๐ LOL. And the smut was *chefโs kiss* ๐ฏ. See below for safety details but beware, thereโll be MAJOR spoilers so if you want to go in blind like I did, donโt go any further.
**MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW**
Safety Gang:
-TW: sexual assault/rape (side character, told in the prologue, nothing graphic), miscarriage of justice (H was convicted of rape when he was innocent and he went to prison for 10 freaking years I cry ๐ญ), physical abuse, emotional abuse, mental abuse, persecution, explicit sex, attempted rape/sexual assault and drugging (h, on page), frame-up, mild violence and attempted murder (H was stabbed in prison the second time he was put there)
-Safe sex: condoms used their first time but they stopped using it after, h on birth control and both clean (H was a virgin)
-H age 28, h age 26
-H was a virgin, h not a virgin
-No cheating
-No sex/intimate scenes with other people
-No OW drama
-Mild OM drama; h goes out with her bestfriend and 2 other guys, and the H got super jealous but no major drama ensued
-Separation for about a week (the H was put back in prison when the h was drugged and someone attempted to rape her but H was set up and falsely accused of it by hโs own father, took a week because the h was unconscious in hospital for a week and couldnโt clear his name)
-HEA with epilogue (still wanted more and a better one for them but it was good enough ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
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May 30, 2022
No words needed...
Thank you Dora ๐
Thank you Dora ๐
July 31, 2025
4.25 stars
With this book, I lucked out. I was looking at another book when this cover grabbed my attention. The blurb looked interesting and the reviews I checked were encouraging. And now having read it, I am so happy I found this story.
The subject matter was delicate but I think RS tackled it wonderfully, with sensitivity, simplicity, and kindness. I liked her smooth and engaging prose, and she built up the characters of Jacob and Remi really well - their chemistry was charming and palpable. The story of Jacob was just so tragic and cruel ๐ข! I'm very chagrined that he could not get true justice, but I get that the point of the story was all about healing and moving forward.
I would not have minded to read more about the challenges he and Remi faced in their years they are together. As it was the Epilogue was not enough. I would readily read a second book just to explore their story some more. Well done RS!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 22, 2022
This is my first book by Rin Sher and honestly I'm still sitting here thinking about this story. It consumed me over the past two days and I have so much to say yet I'm also a little speechless.
I don't think I've ever read a book where one of the main characters had a background quite like Jacob's. He was so wronged and lost so much even though all he had was good intent. This is such a tough topic to even talk about, let alone build a main character off of so I applaud Rin for a.) taking on a huge challenge and b.) creating a character whom readers will whole-heartedly fall for.
I LOVED Jacob. Period, full stop, end of story. What a devastatingly beautiful man. My eyes welled so many times when reading about the horrific way he was being treated in his new town. While I understood their anger I hated everyone except Remi for a little bit and just needed Jacob to find love.
I loved Remi's wonderful heart and her ability to see past the surface. She'd already been doing that in her previous life--seeing past the money she came from, seeing past the surface-level friendships, seeing past the materialistic life and I was glad that she was able to see past Jacob's tough exterior and find the man he was always supposed to be. I can imagine that someone never is the same after an experience like Jacob went through but at least he finally found hope and something to live for when he met Remi.
Without giving away too much, I do wish justice was served to those who were part of the brutal and horrific acts that were discussed in the book--even at the end. It felt like everyone got away with everything except Jacob. However, I'm just glad that at the end Rin gave us a great HEA for Jacob and Remi because they deserved it thousand percent!
So glad I read this book and I highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for a unique story and a page-turner. Btw, how beautiful is this cover? Seriously.
I don't think I've ever read a book where one of the main characters had a background quite like Jacob's. He was so wronged and lost so much even though all he had was good intent. This is such a tough topic to even talk about, let alone build a main character off of so I applaud Rin for a.) taking on a huge challenge and b.) creating a character whom readers will whole-heartedly fall for.
I LOVED Jacob. Period, full stop, end of story. What a devastatingly beautiful man. My eyes welled so many times when reading about the horrific way he was being treated in his new town. While I understood their anger I hated everyone except Remi for a little bit and just needed Jacob to find love.
I loved Remi's wonderful heart and her ability to see past the surface. She'd already been doing that in her previous life--seeing past the money she came from, seeing past the surface-level friendships, seeing past the materialistic life and I was glad that she was able to see past Jacob's tough exterior and find the man he was always supposed to be. I can imagine that someone never is the same after an experience like Jacob went through but at least he finally found hope and something to live for when he met Remi.
Without giving away too much, I do wish justice was served to those who were part of the brutal and horrific acts that were discussed in the book--even at the end. It felt like everyone got away with everything except Jacob. However, I'm just glad that at the end Rin gave us a great HEA for Jacob and Remi because they deserved it thousand percent!
So glad I read this book and I highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for a unique story and a page-turner. Btw, how beautiful is this cover? Seriously.
June 3, 2022
I really loved this book was a good fun, fast read you get pulled in very quickly and before you know it your halfway in and kids begging you to put it down and feed them lol ( I have teenagers) You should definitely pick it up and read it โค๏ธ
November 15, 2022
Bring on the waterworks๐ญ๐ญ between this and From Scratch I am done for!!!!
March 15, 2022
3.5 stars
October 6, 2025
I have never felt so WRONGED...but so grateful for the HEA.
Jacob...the man I fell for and the boy I cried for. I thought of my son's as I read through the injustice in which he suffered.
Remi...the woman who just wanted a simple life away from the life her parents chose for her. The cage with no bars that she was finally able to escape.
Even the ending had tears in my eyes as he is still being denied the simple things in life. Rin...you wronged me in the best ways.
Jacob...the man I fell for and the boy I cried for. I thought of my son's as I read through the injustice in which he suffered.
Remi...the woman who just wanted a simple life away from the life her parents chose for her. The cage with no bars that she was finally able to escape.
Even the ending had tears in my eyes as he is still being denied the simple things in life. Rin...you wronged me in the best ways.
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August 21, 2024
This was a solid 3 star read, I flew through it and needed to know what was going to happen next. But, I wanted MORE resolution to multiple aspects of the story, I kept waiting for BIG revelations... and there were a couple of good ones, but when the story ended, I felt... a little unfulfilled by how everything was wrapped up. I still really enjoyed Jacob and Remi's story ๐ I just wanted more for Jacob... they did him so dirty ๐ญ
March 15, 2022
This story is heartfelt and the first chapter. It's a realistic take on an issue that is very present in today's world. So many young men and adult men are wrongly accused and their lives are ruined over it. I felt the author dove into that issue effortlessly.
I feel so bad for Jacob that he had to endure so much over something he never did. He always was never given the benefit of the doubt, he was simply proven guilty from moment one. 10 years of his life was thrown down the drain in an instant because he chose to help instead of keep walking. How many men chose to turn an eye because they're afraid of being accused of a crime if they help the victim?
Remi is a God sent bringing life back to Jacob after his life was ripped from him. Her persistent and annoying antics to find out more about the man who the town shunned was glorious on her part. How many women would actually do that? Without her, he may have been a lost soul forever.
I hated the way the townspeople treated Jacob but it does happen in a small town when someone from 'the list' moves in. People will take any length to rid their town of that person to protect themselves and their families.
I want more stories like this from this author and cannot wait for more. The story was written well and provided just enough of a glimpse inside what happens in situations such as this.
I feel so bad for Jacob that he had to endure so much over something he never did. He always was never given the benefit of the doubt, he was simply proven guilty from moment one. 10 years of his life was thrown down the drain in an instant because he chose to help instead of keep walking. How many men chose to turn an eye because they're afraid of being accused of a crime if they help the victim?
Remi is a God sent bringing life back to Jacob after his life was ripped from him. Her persistent and annoying antics to find out more about the man who the town shunned was glorious on her part. How many women would actually do that? Without her, he may have been a lost soul forever.
I hated the way the townspeople treated Jacob but it does happen in a small town when someone from 'the list' moves in. People will take any length to rid their town of that person to protect themselves and their families.
I want more stories like this from this author and cannot wait for more. The story was written well and provided just enough of a glimpse inside what happens in situations such as this.
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August 24, 2022
4 1/2 stars rounded up! It hurts my heart on how much the Hero had to endure in the town he lived in. Everyone was despicable for the way they treated him. It's been a long time since I read a Hero I absolutely loved and you can feel his character growth throughout the book. I really enjoyed the heroine too. The only reason this isn't a whole 5 stars is that the ending was completely abrupt, it needed to be fleshed out a little bit more. Also, there were a couple of parts where the Hero should have groveled more. He didn't do something completely bad, but was mean to heroine. She knew what he was going through and forgave him right away.
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Safety
February 19, 2022
โSomeone may spend time with you, talk with you, tell you what you want to hear, but at the end of the day when push comes to shove, they're only looking out for themselves. They'll ditch you in a heartbeat if it suits them.โ
โ ๏ธTW: sexual assault/rapeโ ๏ธ
What a EPIC read by a amazing author! This book gave me all the feels! An emotional ride!
You know a book has you hooked when you are thinking about it when your not reading it and canโt get back to reading it quick enough! Well, this is that book ๐ฏ. I felt so much reading this book, pure joy, frustration, happiness and I loved the sexy times!
The character development which is so important was absolutely on point. I feel in love with both of these characters! If you are a fan of Jennifer Hartmann's books you will love Wronged. Well done!! โค๏ธ
โ ๏ธTW: sexual assault/rapeโ ๏ธ
What a EPIC read by a amazing author! This book gave me all the feels! An emotional ride!
You know a book has you hooked when you are thinking about it when your not reading it and canโt get back to reading it quick enough! Well, this is that book ๐ฏ. I felt so much reading this book, pure joy, frustration, happiness and I loved the sexy times!
The character development which is so important was absolutely on point. I feel in love with both of these characters! If you are a fan of Jennifer Hartmann's books you will love Wronged. Well done!! โค๏ธ
February 2, 2022
WOW!! I almost have no words.
This book touched me on a deep level. So real and raw!
I felt so much pain for Jacob! How much can one person handle?! And then there's Remi with her heart of gold. I just loved these characters so much, and their story! This book will stay on my mind for a while.
I feel privileged to have read this book as an ARC.
This book touched me on a deep level. So real and raw!
I felt so much pain for Jacob! How much can one person handle?! And then there's Remi with her heart of gold. I just loved these characters so much, and their story! This book will stay on my mind for a while.
I feel privileged to have read this book as an ARC.
March 31, 2023
โจWronged by @author_rin_sher โจ
I LOVED this book!! Iโll tell you right now, if you are a fan of Archers Voice, Savaged, or Luca, you will love this!!
This is a enemies/strangers to lovers with dual pov and has my favorite found Virgin trope ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
Favorite Quote: โWhile I appreciate you knowing what youโre doing, it also means that youโve been with other men. And I find that I donโt fucking like hearing you talk about that right now.โ
Jacob and this book is ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Rated 5๐โs
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I LOVED this book!! Iโll tell you right now, if you are a fan of Archers Voice, Savaged, or Luca, you will love this!!
This is a enemies/strangers to lovers with dual pov and has my favorite found Virgin trope ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
Favorite Quote: โWhile I appreciate you knowing what youโre doing, it also means that youโve been with other men. And I find that I donโt fucking like hearing you talk about that right now.โ
Jacob and this book is ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Rated 5๐โs
#bookreview #darkromance #romancebooks #romance #romancenovels #booklover #bookworm #bookstagramer #bookstagram #bookish #explorepage #foryou #foryoupage
February 6, 2022
Wow!
I've followed Rin Sher's book journey from the start and all I have to say about Wronged is Wow!
As an author Rin Sher's attention to detail and research on the subjects she write about is amazing.
I read Wronged in one night and I loved every minute, every page and every word.
I can't wait for her next book.
Well done!
I've followed Rin Sher's book journey from the start and all I have to say about Wronged is Wow!
As an author Rin Sher's attention to detail and research on the subjects she write about is amazing.
I read Wronged in one night and I loved every minute, every page and every word.
I can't wait for her next book.
Well done!
February 7, 2022
5 โญ๏ธ
โ Dual POV and first person
โ Wrongly Convicted Hero
โ Steamy ๐ฅต
โ Strong Heroine
When Rin told me she was writing a book about a wrongly convicted Hero, I was so excited โ I absolutely love books that take me away to a whole new world, and this book does just that, from the beginning I was throughly invested in this story.
Jacob is wrongly convicted for a crime he did not commit, a very traumatic crime with serious consequences.
Jacob moves to a new town for a fresh start, but unfortunately his past follows him - my heart shattered for all Jacob has to endure itโs torture as a reader and I just wanna squeeze him in a tight hug.
Remi, sweet, sweet Remi, this girl has balls of steel - for real, she sees the best in everyone and thinks everyone deserves a second chance, including Jacob - which leads to a very beautiful romance story!!
The chemistry between Remi & Jacob is undeniable.
The steam ๐๐ฆ๐ฅต
Pick up this book now, give it a read, you wonโt regret it.
Rin Sher, your books are getting better and better, canโt wait to see what you write up next ๐
โ Dual POV and first person
โ Wrongly Convicted Hero
โ Steamy ๐ฅต
โ Strong Heroine
When Rin told me she was writing a book about a wrongly convicted Hero, I was so excited โ I absolutely love books that take me away to a whole new world, and this book does just that, from the beginning I was throughly invested in this story.
Jacob is wrongly convicted for a crime he did not commit, a very traumatic crime with serious consequences.
Jacob moves to a new town for a fresh start, but unfortunately his past follows him - my heart shattered for all Jacob has to endure itโs torture as a reader and I just wanna squeeze him in a tight hug.
Remi, sweet, sweet Remi, this girl has balls of steel - for real, she sees the best in everyone and thinks everyone deserves a second chance, including Jacob - which leads to a very beautiful romance story!!
The chemistry between Remi & Jacob is undeniable.
The steam ๐๐ฆ๐ฅต
Pick up this book now, give it a read, you wonโt regret it.
Rin Sher, your books are getting better and better, canโt wait to see what you write up next ๐
July 26, 2022
This was a good book! Definitely underrated and needs more readers!
This story was a case of having to remind myself that I, as the reader, knew more than the characters, and therefore, to cool my jets about their ignorant assumptions of the H, Jacob. I got so angry for him, but the response the townspeople and even the h, Remi, had toward him was par for the course for how people truly feel about those convicted of sex crimes.
And, of course, they had no idea that he was innocent the whole time, how could they? People assume if you've been convicted, that our justice system determined, through hard evidence and without a doubt, that you did commit the crime. Problem is--and this is real life--that's not always the case, and things like what happened to Jacob, happen all the time. For reference, check out the movie Conviction (2010 with Sam Rockwell; Jennifer Garner), and Google something called The Innocence Project.
Anyway, I still found myself getting so mad with the townspeople defacing Jacob's property and feeling the need to exact more punishment on someone who had already done the time for his crime (from their perspective; we know he didn't do the crime). Not only that, no matter what someone has done in their past, if their property is vandalized, that's against the law, and the police shouldn't have turned a blind eye. That in itself reveals a flaw in the justice system. But poor Jacob. There's nothing like serving your time and being released only to fall into the court of public opinion and action. Not that I sympathize with people who have actually committed those types of crimes, mind you, but I am a civilian, and making someone's life a living hell because of a conviction I probably do not fully understand, is not my responsibility or right.
I fell in love with Jacob, and Remi's curious personality grew on me, although, when she sneaks onto Jacob's boat, knowing he's a convicted sex offender...what the heck was she thinking? Again--we know he is innocent, but she doesn't.
When they start cooking together...who the frigg puts corn in spaghetti! Yikes! But Jacob's sweet nescience has my heart melting for him. He was robbed of so much, and is surviving the best he knows how. He needed someone patient and loving like Remi.
I loved the unpredictability of the book. I'm usually good with theorizing how plots are going to go, and while I had my theories, none of them really came to fruition.
SPOILER ALERT!!!!
I only had a couple issues with the story itself, and it has to do with the end events before the epilogue.
For me, the ending felt rushed maybe? I am unsure of the word I want to use. Jacob goes back to prison after another "misunderstanding" (I won't divulge too much), and I'm freaking out the whole time, waiting for Remi to swoop in and get pissed that he was wrongfully thrown in jail yet again.
Cut to Remi, who wakes up in the hospital, and her dad is there. She just accepts what he tells her, and I wanted her to get FURIOUS with him. He tells her that he had her "kept under" for longer to ensure she healed fully, so she lost a full week of time to this. No hospital in this country (I can't speak for other countries) would do that. She is 26 years old, and regardless of the fact that he's her father, he has no say over her medical well-being. People are not purposefully "kept under" unless them being awake is a risk to their healing (full body injuries, severe burn victims, etc.). She had a drug reaction, so their goal would have been to get her awake and alert as quick as possible. Was it supposed to be the reader's assumption that her father paid them off to do that and keep their mouth shut? While money talks, I doubt a legit hospital would risk their accreditation and a severe lawsuit just to appease a father. But Remi just accepts that he did that; she even casually mentions to Jacob later that she didn't come to him sooner because her dad had her under. I would have flipped. the. eff. out. I would have questioned my dad when he said the perpetrator was "dealt with," I would have jumped out of bed, got dressed, demanded to speak with a nurse alone, gotten discharged, and went to find my man. No shower, no meal, no nap. Remi's only excuse was that she had no way of knowing Jacob had shown up; last she knew, he was out fishing, so to believe he was in the situation he was in, wouldn't have made sense, but I still would have gone to him. She thought he'd worry about her too, and she would've been right. My ass would have been running out those doors, hospital gown flapping in the breeze.
I'm still not over her father making a medical demand over a grown adult with her own rights.
Anyway, my other issue was Remi's thought process on releasing their sex tape to absolve him and prove his innocence. That isn't evidence at all that he was a virgin. Unless he had a camera in his private bathroom where he admits to himself in the mirror he is, then that sex tape won't prove a single thing other than that you two had some hot, steamy chair sex. And even if there was a recording of him saying that, it's still not hard proof for any justice system. That was a slightly naive thought process for Remi. Even to convince the townspeople he was framed, it didn't seem like enough.
I was slightly mislead about what Jacob was doing when he confronted the scary dude in prison. I thought it was a suicide mission... I did not, for one second, think he was trying to gain a "psychopath" reputation so people would leave him alone.
The next thing I didn't expect was for his previous conviction to never be addressed. HOWEVER, that wouldn't have been very realistic to think within these pages that it could be overturned. In the movie Conviction, the main character's sister actually goes to law school to fight for her brother! Getting his sentence overturned, and his conviction lifted ends up being an incredibly long and grueling endeavor. That's not something a reader can expect to see in the case of our Jacob here, and while some may be disappointed with that, think about it. It just wouldn't be realistic.
The ending almost felt rushed, but it did all work out, so I didn't take any stars off for that because this truly was a good story. Different, unique, unpredictable, lovable characters, and good spice. I loved all of it, including the epilogue. So while it wasn't a deliriously happy ending buttoned up by ribbons and rainbows, it was an "as good as it can get" happy ending.
This story was a case of having to remind myself that I, as the reader, knew more than the characters, and therefore, to cool my jets about their ignorant assumptions of the H, Jacob. I got so angry for him, but the response the townspeople and even the h, Remi, had toward him was par for the course for how people truly feel about those convicted of sex crimes.
And, of course, they had no idea that he was innocent the whole time, how could they? People assume if you've been convicted, that our justice system determined, through hard evidence and without a doubt, that you did commit the crime. Problem is--and this is real life--that's not always the case, and things like what happened to Jacob, happen all the time. For reference, check out the movie Conviction (2010 with Sam Rockwell; Jennifer Garner), and Google something called The Innocence Project.
Anyway, I still found myself getting so mad with the townspeople defacing Jacob's property and feeling the need to exact more punishment on someone who had already done the time for his crime (from their perspective; we know he didn't do the crime). Not only that, no matter what someone has done in their past, if their property is vandalized, that's against the law, and the police shouldn't have turned a blind eye. That in itself reveals a flaw in the justice system. But poor Jacob. There's nothing like serving your time and being released only to fall into the court of public opinion and action. Not that I sympathize with people who have actually committed those types of crimes, mind you, but I am a civilian, and making someone's life a living hell because of a conviction I probably do not fully understand, is not my responsibility or right.
I fell in love with Jacob, and Remi's curious personality grew on me, although, when she sneaks onto Jacob's boat, knowing he's a convicted sex offender...what the heck was she thinking? Again--we know he is innocent, but she doesn't.
When they start cooking together...who the frigg puts corn in spaghetti! Yikes! But Jacob's sweet nescience has my heart melting for him. He was robbed of so much, and is surviving the best he knows how. He needed someone patient and loving like Remi.
I loved the unpredictability of the book. I'm usually good with theorizing how plots are going to go, and while I had my theories, none of them really came to fruition.
SPOILER ALERT!!!!
I only had a couple issues with the story itself, and it has to do with the end events before the epilogue.
For me, the ending felt rushed maybe? I am unsure of the word I want to use. Jacob goes back to prison after another "misunderstanding" (I won't divulge too much), and I'm freaking out the whole time, waiting for Remi to swoop in and get pissed that he was wrongfully thrown in jail yet again.
Cut to Remi, who wakes up in the hospital, and her dad is there. She just accepts what he tells her, and I wanted her to get FURIOUS with him. He tells her that he had her "kept under" for longer to ensure she healed fully, so she lost a full week of time to this. No hospital in this country (I can't speak for other countries) would do that. She is 26 years old, and regardless of the fact that he's her father, he has no say over her medical well-being. People are not purposefully "kept under" unless them being awake is a risk to their healing (full body injuries, severe burn victims, etc.). She had a drug reaction, so their goal would have been to get her awake and alert as quick as possible. Was it supposed to be the reader's assumption that her father paid them off to do that and keep their mouth shut? While money talks, I doubt a legit hospital would risk their accreditation and a severe lawsuit just to appease a father. But Remi just accepts that he did that; she even casually mentions to Jacob later that she didn't come to him sooner because her dad had her under. I would have flipped. the. eff. out. I would have questioned my dad when he said the perpetrator was "dealt with," I would have jumped out of bed, got dressed, demanded to speak with a nurse alone, gotten discharged, and went to find my man. No shower, no meal, no nap. Remi's only excuse was that she had no way of knowing Jacob had shown up; last she knew, he was out fishing, so to believe he was in the situation he was in, wouldn't have made sense, but I still would have gone to him. She thought he'd worry about her too, and she would've been right. My ass would have been running out those doors, hospital gown flapping in the breeze.
I'm still not over her father making a medical demand over a grown adult with her own rights.
Anyway, my other issue was Remi's thought process on releasing their sex tape to absolve him and prove his innocence. That isn't evidence at all that he was a virgin. Unless he had a camera in his private bathroom where he admits to himself in the mirror he is, then that sex tape won't prove a single thing other than that you two had some hot, steamy chair sex. And even if there was a recording of him saying that, it's still not hard proof for any justice system. That was a slightly naive thought process for Remi. Even to convince the townspeople he was framed, it didn't seem like enough.
I was slightly mislead about what Jacob was doing when he confronted the scary dude in prison. I thought it was a suicide mission... I did not, for one second, think he was trying to gain a "psychopath" reputation so people would leave him alone.
The next thing I didn't expect was for his previous conviction to never be addressed. HOWEVER, that wouldn't have been very realistic to think within these pages that it could be overturned. In the movie Conviction, the main character's sister actually goes to law school to fight for her brother! Getting his sentence overturned, and his conviction lifted ends up being an incredibly long and grueling endeavor. That's not something a reader can expect to see in the case of our Jacob here, and while some may be disappointed with that, think about it. It just wouldn't be realistic.
The ending almost felt rushed, but it did all work out, so I didn't take any stars off for that because this truly was a good story. Different, unique, unpredictable, lovable characters, and good spice. I loved all of it, including the epilogue. So while it wasn't a deliriously happy ending buttoned up by ribbons and rainbows, it was an "as good as it can get" happy ending.
February 3, 2022
This is one that impressed the neck out of me. Jacob story shows that he went through so much to be able to find a woman who is just as strong as he is.
Remi, on the run from her OTT family finds that the most beautiful view isn't the beach but the town enemy, who has become neighbor and friend.
I love Jacob. He's the kind of man you'd stand beside. 10 years taken from him and he just tries to be cold but when his new "friend" stands beside him through all the stuff that he has to deal with. It melted my heart and gave me butterflies.
This book is so good that I didn't want it to end. I could read 5 more books about them and love every moment. I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
Remi, on the run from her OTT family finds that the most beautiful view isn't the beach but the town enemy, who has become neighbor and friend.
I love Jacob. He's the kind of man you'd stand beside. 10 years taken from him and he just tries to be cold but when his new "friend" stands beside him through all the stuff that he has to deal with. It melted my heart and gave me butterflies.
This book is so good that I didn't want it to end. I could read 5 more books about them and love every moment. I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
February 3, 2022
Remi and Jacob are both looking for new starts, Remi finds a quite new town and a hot neighbour who keeps her at arms length. Jacob lost years of his life , trying to resettle and start a new his past follows him, his only solace is Remi whose kindness knows no bounds but can they go the distance? well written emotionally charged, a second chance at life and new love romance. will the wrongs ever be righted?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 14, 2023
I received a copy for an honest review.
This was my first book by this author and I was pleasantly surprised due to the description of this book. Yes, this book is emotional, but not in the way I thought! I was angry for Jacob and Remi was amazing! And I thought I knew what the twist was going to be, but I was wrong. And glad I was wrong. And as for those who want details, I'm not going to spoil it as I was very happy I was wrong and didn't guess them for myself. I will tell you though that it does end in a HEA. And I will definitely read this author again!
This was my first book by this author and I was pleasantly surprised due to the description of this book. Yes, this book is emotional, but not in the way I thought! I was angry for Jacob and Remi was amazing! And I thought I knew what the twist was going to be, but I was wrong. And glad I was wrong. And as for those who want details, I'm not going to spoil it as I was very happy I was wrong and didn't guess them for myself. I will tell you though that it does end in a HEA. And I will definitely read this author again!
March 1, 2022
I enjoyed Remi & Jacob's journey. I loved how Remi broken down Jacob's walls.
I wasn't a fan of the way Jacob was treated by the people in the town. The things that Remi's Dad did was just way OTT & her reaction to finding out was just too unrealistic to me. Something so big was just glossed over.
I was hoping at some point in the book Jacob's innocence would have been proven, but it wasn't.
I wasn't a fan of the way Jacob was treated by the people in the town. The things that Remi's Dad did was just way OTT & her reaction to finding out was just too unrealistic to me. Something so big was just glossed over.
I was hoping at some point in the book Jacob's innocence would have been proven, but it wasn't.
February 13, 2022
Fesselnd und berรผhrend. Die Charaktere waren so gut ausgearbeitet, die Story packend.
February 23, 2022
The year is 2011 and a group of high school buddies are hanging out playing video games, talking about girls they like, being carefree, not realizing that there was an expiration date on their friendship.
Jacob Stark leaves the safety of his friendโs house to attend a party that was close to his own house. As he is walking, he sees a young woman lying face down, unresponsive, skirt pulled up and realizes sheโs not breathing. He ties to give her mouth-to-mouth, and moments later, heโs being hauled away in a police car, accused of rape.
Ten years later, we meet 26-year-old Remi. Sheโs escaped from her life as the daughter of a socialite and tycoon, always in the public eye. Sheโs tired of being in the spotlight, packs her stuff and moves to a quiet seaside town. She gets a job at a grocery store and starts living a seemingly normal life than the pampered life she was used to. What happens when her path crosses with the townโs pariah, Jacob?
โโโ
The entire book was believable from start to finish. We have wrongfully convicted Jacob paying the price for a rape that he did not commit, and convincing the townspeople he did it because it was easier than trying to convince them otherwise. The town tortured him and made him feel unwelcome. We get his feelings of being utterly alone.
Remi was a ray of sunshine. She was grounded and had so much patience and understanding for Jacob. She was the only person in the entire town that was nice to him, even after she found out what he was accused of. She didnโt partake in spitting on his door handle or slashing his tires, instead she took the opposite approach and embraced him, not believing for a second that he was a rapist.
With all of this said, I loved this book - the setting and the characters were so real. I felt something I havenโt felt in a long time - book universe or otherwise - sympathy. I crumbled at the thought of one person bearing all of this guilt and burden for something he never did and not having a soul be on his side. Remiโs complete opposite nature to Jacobโs sad shell of a human being was a perfect fit.
I cannot recommend this enough!
Jacob Stark leaves the safety of his friendโs house to attend a party that was close to his own house. As he is walking, he sees a young woman lying face down, unresponsive, skirt pulled up and realizes sheโs not breathing. He ties to give her mouth-to-mouth, and moments later, heโs being hauled away in a police car, accused of rape.
Ten years later, we meet 26-year-old Remi. Sheโs escaped from her life as the daughter of a socialite and tycoon, always in the public eye. Sheโs tired of being in the spotlight, packs her stuff and moves to a quiet seaside town. She gets a job at a grocery store and starts living a seemingly normal life than the pampered life she was used to. What happens when her path crosses with the townโs pariah, Jacob?
โโโ
The entire book was believable from start to finish. We have wrongfully convicted Jacob paying the price for a rape that he did not commit, and convincing the townspeople he did it because it was easier than trying to convince them otherwise. The town tortured him and made him feel unwelcome. We get his feelings of being utterly alone.
Remi was a ray of sunshine. She was grounded and had so much patience and understanding for Jacob. She was the only person in the entire town that was nice to him, even after she found out what he was accused of. She didnโt partake in spitting on his door handle or slashing his tires, instead she took the opposite approach and embraced him, not believing for a second that he was a rapist.
With all of this said, I loved this book - the setting and the characters were so real. I felt something I havenโt felt in a long time - book universe or otherwise - sympathy. I crumbled at the thought of one person bearing all of this guilt and burden for something he never did and not having a soul be on his side. Remiโs complete opposite nature to Jacobโs sad shell of a human being was a perfect fit.
I cannot recommend this enough!
February 22, 2022
This dark tale is a steamy romance with some unexpected twists.
Thereโs Remi, our full of sunshine, salt of the earth young lady who has moved to a small town seaside to escape her own prison - her socialite parents that control her life. She gets a job in the small town grocery store and proceeds to try to get to know everyone in this town. The one she finds most interesting is Jacob, as the entire town literally spits on his existence.
Jacob - a man recently released from prison and has been labeled a monster. Wrongfully accused, everyone believes he is a felon vagrant and treats him as such. My heart hurt for him over the extreme way he was treated. I wanted to hug his character as he had such a sweet heart - but fronted as a jerk and lived the angry character the town created.
Remi extends friendship to him no matter how much he pushes her away. Her connection and pull to him you feel throughout.
This journey isnโt a light heartened journey. It is dark, so make sure you read the triggers. It crushed my heart, then somehow mended it back. Jacob is my favorite as I love a good messed up, broken man.
Rin is a new author for me. I enjoyed her writing style and will most definitely be following for more reads!
Thereโs Remi, our full of sunshine, salt of the earth young lady who has moved to a small town seaside to escape her own prison - her socialite parents that control her life. She gets a job in the small town grocery store and proceeds to try to get to know everyone in this town. The one she finds most interesting is Jacob, as the entire town literally spits on his existence.
Jacob - a man recently released from prison and has been labeled a monster. Wrongfully accused, everyone believes he is a felon vagrant and treats him as such. My heart hurt for him over the extreme way he was treated. I wanted to hug his character as he had such a sweet heart - but fronted as a jerk and lived the angry character the town created.
Remi extends friendship to him no matter how much he pushes her away. Her connection and pull to him you feel throughout.
This journey isnโt a light heartened journey. It is dark, so make sure you read the triggers. It crushed my heart, then somehow mended it back. Jacob is my favorite as I love a good messed up, broken man.
Rin is a new author for me. I enjoyed her writing style and will most definitely be following for more reads!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 9, 2022
Iโm really glad I found this book on Facebook.
Jacob was wrongly accused of raping one of his classmates, 10 years later he gets out of prison with no one in his life, he moves to a small town where everything treats him like shit.
Enter Remi, trying to get away from her parental controls, she decides to move to a small town and then meets the man the whole town call a rapist.
But she doesnโt think he did itโฆ..
Everything was perfect about this book, I loved the way their relationship blossomed and their romance started. Jacob was such a beautiful man and Remi saw right through his facade.
**** spoiler
I really wish we got a redemption - I wish that Jacob fought more for his name to be cleared and to have a life where heโs not a convicted rapist. But Iโm so happy that he got the life he deserved in the end, even if he couldnโt go to Poppys first day of school.
5/5๐
Jacob was wrongly accused of raping one of his classmates, 10 years later he gets out of prison with no one in his life, he moves to a small town where everything treats him like shit.
Enter Remi, trying to get away from her parental controls, she decides to move to a small town and then meets the man the whole town call a rapist.
But she doesnโt think he did itโฆ..
Everything was perfect about this book, I loved the way their relationship blossomed and their romance started. Jacob was such a beautiful man and Remi saw right through his facade.
**** spoiler
I really wish we got a redemption - I wish that Jacob fought more for his name to be cleared and to have a life where heโs not a convicted rapist. But Iโm so happy that he got the life he deserved in the end, even if he couldnโt go to Poppys first day of school.
5/5๐
February 8, 2024
Oh my gosh I donโt even know where to start with this one. I went through so many emotions reading this. Itโs always easy to feel bad for the people going through something like this when youโre on the outside and have all the information available. I would like to say that if in Remiโs position I would not be totally judge mental like the rest of the town but thatโs just human nature. I wouldnโt go to the lengths that some of these people did but I donโt think I would have gone out of my way to befriend Jacob either.
That being said I truly feel sympathetic for anybody who has had to go through either side of this situation.
Lastly, if you ever find a mysterious wine bottle on your front porch, leave it alone.
That being said I truly feel sympathetic for anybody who has had to go through either side of this situation.
Lastly, if you ever find a mysterious wine bottle on your front porch, leave it alone.
May 30, 2024
This book was original and heartbreaking and emotional and I devoured it in a single day.
I loved Remiโs determination to befriend Jacob, even though everyone in town told her to stay far away. I loved that she wanted to make her own decision about him, and how she trusted her heart and her gut - originally that he was a changed man, then her belief in his innocence.
Watching Jacob slowly come alive again after being shown compassion and love was beautiful โค๏ธ
I wanted more! Did he ever speak to his parents again? What about the rest of his friends? Did they believe he was innocent all along, like Campbell did?
This is one story that will probably stay in my brain for awhileโฆ
I loved Remiโs determination to befriend Jacob, even though everyone in town told her to stay far away. I loved that she wanted to make her own decision about him, and how she trusted her heart and her gut - originally that he was a changed man, then her belief in his innocence.
Watching Jacob slowly come alive again after being shown compassion and love was beautiful โค๏ธ
I wanted more! Did he ever speak to his parents again? What about the rest of his friends? Did they believe he was innocent all along, like Campbell did?
This is one story that will probably stay in my brain for awhileโฆ
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