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Missing Pieces #3
Pieces of us
La guarigione di Justin procede, e Dallas osa finalmente sperare che le loro vite abbiano trovato una nuova normalità. Le preoccupazioni finanziarie sono svanite, il lavoro ha ripreso slancio e, cosa migliore di tutte, Justin adesso ride più spesso di quanto non sia triste.
Justin non ha ancora recuperato la memoria, ma a ogni frammento o flashback, il puzzle della sua vecchia vita comincia a ricomporsi. Ha nuovi ricordi di Dallas e della loro vita felice insieme, e a ogni giorno che passa aumenta la certezza di poterla riavere.
Ma quando una persona ricompare dal passato, Justin si rende conto che non tutti i pezzi mancanti sono belli, e purtroppo lui e Dallas scopriranno che cosa voglia dire convivere con un trauma cerebrale.
Nella lotta per ottenere un lieto fine, Dallas non si fermerà di fronte a niente – niente – pur di dare a Justin la vita che ha sempre desiderato.
Justin non ha ancora recuperato la memoria, ma a ogni frammento o flashback, il puzzle della sua vecchia vita comincia a ricomporsi. Ha nuovi ricordi di Dallas e della loro vita felice insieme, e a ogni giorno che passa aumenta la certezza di poterla riavere.
Ma quando una persona ricompare dal passato, Justin si rende conto che non tutti i pezzi mancanti sono belli, e purtroppo lui e Dallas scopriranno che cosa voglia dire convivere con un trauma cerebrale.
Nella lotta per ottenere un lieto fine, Dallas non si fermerà di fronte a niente – niente – pur di dare a Justin la vita che ha sempre desiderato.
186 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 24, 2020
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N.R. Walker
133 books5,266 followersAuthor also writes as A. Voyeur
N.R. Walker is an Australian author, who loves her genre of gay romance. She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it, but wouldn't have it any other way.
She is many things; a mother, a wife, a sister, a writer. She has pretty, pretty boys who she gives them life with words.
She likes it when they do dirty, dirty things...but likes it even more when they fall in love. She used to think having people in her head talking to her was weird, until one day she happened across other writers who told her it was normal.
She’s been writing ever since...
https://www.facebook.com/N.R.WalkerAu...
N.R. Walker is an Australian author, who loves her genre of gay romance. She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it, but wouldn't have it any other way.
She is many things; a mother, a wife, a sister, a writer. She has pretty, pretty boys who she gives them life with words.
She likes it when they do dirty, dirty things...but likes it even more when they fall in love. She used to think having people in her head talking to her was weird, until one day she happened across other writers who told her it was normal.
She’s been writing ever since...
https://www.facebook.com/N.R.WalkerAu...
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December 6, 2021
“The pieces of us make me whole too.”
If someone were to ask me what soulmates are, Dallas and Justin would be my answer.
I decided to write this review for all three books, as writing a review for every book in a series isn’t my specialty. The fact that I rated all three books four stars should say enough about my enjoyment of this trilogy, the story, and the characters. It follows Dallas, who is the boss and boyfriend of Justin, who are both bike lovers and mechanics. While everything seems to be going well and going according to plan, tragedy strikes in the least unexpected moment, and Justin is in a car accident, which causes him to suffer from amnesia and lose the past five years of his life.
We were in this together, always, no matter what life threw at us.
I don’t think I’ve ever described a couple as perfect, but I’m a believer in the statement that Dallas and Justin are the most perfect couple I’ve ever read about. I think part of it has to do with the fact that all three books are entirely positive.
I love drama-filled books, but sometimes these drama-less books are exactly what I need at any given moment. Sometimes I've had enough dealing with my own life, and having to deal with the problems of fictional characters as well just stresses me out more. This is one that's got little to no angst (with the only angsty theme being the amnesia, of course, and how Justin doesn't remember Dallas and his memories). There is also little to no drama, supportive friendships (both in the workplace and their personal lives), found family, a cat named Squish, and all around, companionship, patience, and most importantly, love.
Companionship, patience, and love are some of the most important themes in this trilogy, and it is full of nothing but positivity throughout the entire book. I have to say that if you’re not a fan of almost no-drama books, this may not be for you because the book, while sad on some occasions, is nothing but lovely and delightful all around. Justin's mom shows up and adds stress and worry to both Dallas and Justin, but it isn't anything too big. The two still manage to get through their problems together, and it is nothing but sweet.
“Baby, we’ll get through it. If and when that ever happens, we’ll deal with it. But we can’t worry about that now. If we have thirty years before we need to start dealing with that shit, then let’s make the most out of those thirty years. Let’s not waste a minute worrying about something that might not ever happen.”
Dallas and Justin are the true definitions of soulmates. I said it once, and I'll say it again, but if love isn’t the way their relationship is, I don’t want to take part in it. Their relationship proved to me why I’ve always been a believer in love. I’ve hardly read romance books where the relationship is completely and entirely healthy all around with no problems whatsoever. Dallas and Justin’s relationship is another one, and I can only give my gratitude to N.R. Walker for writing such a beautiful love story as this one.
There is no better word to describe Dallas than selfless. The love he has for Justin is truly one of the most beautiful things I’ve read. The patience this man has is literally that of a saint. He would go beyond earth to provide Justin the love and care he deserves. I loved seeing what he did and would do for Justin because it truly showed what love is and what a healthy relationship looks like. Right from the moment he was called about Justin's accident, he would sit at Justin’s hospital bed every moment he got, hold his hand all the time, reassure him everything would be okay, make sure Justin didn’t move his body too much and would carry him to the bedroom. He would cook for him, would make sure he isn’t hungry or thirsty, would hug him any time Justin asked, would assist him in everything, would be careful with him, would always ask him what he needed, would cuddle on the sofa with him, and overall, would be the best person Justin could ever ask for. I also really appreciated how caring Dallas was for Justin and let him do things at his own pace. Since he knew Justin and could read him, he knew he needed to let him get distracted by helping out or by moving around.
Dallas was devoted to Justin that he forgot about his own health, which is why I think the word selfless is exactly what he is. No matter how much Justin struggled, whether it was with his physical health or his memories, Dallas would be there, in front and back of him as well as to the side of him, helping him in any way he could. He was never going to leave him, no matter how much Justin would protest or would question. I have no words to describe the love Dallas had for Justin besides beautiful. His loyalty showed the beauty of love.
Not only that, but Dallas is also faithful and caring not only to Justin but also to his friends. While he made sure to provide Justin the care he needs, he tried to prioritize the needs of his friends. I loved his friendship with his friends, Davo and Sparra, and how supportive they were of him and Justin. The two also show how strong a platonic bond can run and how some friendships are worth going beyond earth for as well when they're worth it. I loved the relationship Dallas had with the guys because of how supportive and caring they were. While Dallas took care of Justin, Davo and Sparra helped manage the shop, and there was never any complaint on anything or anyone, which is so rare to find when it comes to working. I truly loved this.
“I know it’s not. It isn’t fair, and it shouldn’t have happened to you. I hate that it happened to you. But I promise we’ll work it out. Whatever life throws at us, we’ll tackle it together.”
On the other hand, since Justin lost the previous five years of his life, he struggled to connect with Dallas, Davo, Sparra, and his home. He didn’t remember Dallas, and while it took him time to settle in and start remembering a few pieces here and there, you can feel his sadness and anger through the pages. At the same time, the writing is easy to follow. N.R. Walker still provides emotions in between her words, especially through Justin and his loss for his memories. He felt useless and hopeless and would feel bad for being someone Dallas had to care for. He would take one nap after another and get tired quickly, even if he was working on something he liked (such as the bikes at the shop). However, I loved seeing his character glow little by little. He would still limp and need to use his scooter, but I grew proud of the times he would try his best to go out and help Dallas any way he could. It showed his strength and how much he was trying to improve. I never thought of him as useless, but I also admired how he tried his best to prove how and why he wasn’t useless.
“But baby, you’re the strongest guy I know. You’re determined and capable, and you’ve accomplished more in the last two months than you realise. I know you must be frustrated with everything, and I don’t blame you. But if you could just see how far you’ve come.”
Amnesia is a topic I’ve hardly read about. Even in general, I know very little information about it. I feel like N.R. Walker did a fantastic job at providing enough emotion with Justin’s amnesia. While the story is a little too no drama type of story, Justin’s memory loss is truly felt. I can’t imagine losing the past five years of my life. Even though I have struggled with them and have been in harrowing moments, saying I wish I could forget them, I would rather keep them, along with the happy moments, than lose them altogether. Justin and Dallas showed me what it’s like to take life and happiness for granted, and they’ve shown me what it’s like to appreciate the smallest things in life. Some of those have to do with moments between the two, such as how Dallas used to get annoyed by Justin clinging to him in their sleep like a koala, but after the accident and after Justin settled into the house again, he would do anything for Justin to cling to himself again. Not only that, but Justin’s struggle with his memories shows how much amnesia and memory loss can impact a relationship. Justin’s heart and body knew who Dallas was, but his brain didn’t. He struggled remembering, which made him feel bad for not remembering and understanding how everything came to be, which showed how much memory loss and amnesia could really impact a relationship, for the best or worst. Dallas was always patient, and I adored how he ended up falling in love again with Justin, helping him see that he was loved and cared for.
That was all Justin wanted. His mother disowned him and considered him to be a disgrace for being gay. He also didn’t have the best experiences with previous men, but Dallas showed him what true love is and what it means, and you can really see it in his inner thoughts for Justin and his actions.
We were just two knock-around blokes trying to make sense of life, together. All we needed was each other.
With that being said, one of the only negatives about all three books I can point out is how I wish we saw more of what Justin and Dallas did before the accident, such as what else happened between them when they first got together, memories we could read about them to learn more about them. I loved their relationship nonetheless, and I loved reading about the new memories they were making, but I wish we got to see them develop as a couple throughout the years more. While we catch glimpses and ideas of what they did throughout Justin’s flashbacks (as he recovers some of his memory), it didn’t always feel enough, and I always thought there could have been more.
On a side note, love is truly so beautiful when it’s the way Dallas and Justin have it. This may have been my first N.R. Walker book, but it will definitely not be my last. I’m already eyeing some of her other works, and I’m excited to get to them soon. I’m a little upset it took me this long to read something like this trilogy, but I’m glad I ended up stumbling upon it and giving it a chance.
“And you wanna know what else love is?” I went on. “It’s amazing and wonderful. It gives me strength and hope, and it makes me realise there’s more to my life than just me. Falling in love with you, Juss, was the single best thing to ever happen to me. Ever. I was feeling kinda lost until you came into my life.”
April 30, 2024
This was a great conclusion to the series, very realistic and heartwarming.
I loved Dallas and Justin, their relationship is truly exceptional. I also loved Davo and Sparra for being such amazing friends. The friendship between them was one of my favourite parts or the story.
The epilogue was beautiful. A perfect ending to this story.
******
Re-read 4/2024
I loved Dallas and Justin, their relationship is truly exceptional. I also loved Davo and Sparra for being such amazing friends. The friendship between them was one of my favourite parts or the story.
The epilogue was beautiful. A perfect ending to this story.
******
Re-read 4/2024
November 21, 2020
⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱*Predictable*⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱
This book had no impact, no chest pain, and no teariness. In a way, I wished the author had made this series a duo instead of a trilogy - with a couple of pages/chapters added to the due instead. That said, it was still cute, and Dallas and Justin are made for each other. I just wish more had happened. Nothing was unexpected. There was nothing new. It was quite predictable and had too much "baby" and "I love you's". That said, I glad I read the series, it was enjoyable to a degree, but I don't think I'll read it again.
Quick basic facts:
Genre: - (Adult) Contemporary Romance (M/M).
Series: - Series, Book Three.
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Favorite character? - Dallas Muller.
Would I read more by this author/or of series? - Sure.
Would I recommend this book/series? - Yes, I do actually, if you liked cute and cheesy.
Will I read this again in the future? - Probably not.
Rating - 2.5 stars.
August 3, 2021
3.5 soft love life stars😁😍😍
Is this how love is supposed to be?
Justin and Dallas are very likable characters. I had a good time with them.
The story was squishy, mushy and too sweet. Everyone needs a Dallas in their life. He gets the best boyfriend award.
Oh! And we have a cat named squish, that's a bonus. 🤩
This whole series could have easily been 1 book. The inner monologues and the scenes became repetitive cut those out and you remain with 100 page book.
There was some drama with Justin's mother but then again it wasn't that interesting and felt out of place.
The side characters were really supportive. Everyone was sooooo cheerful and nice.
Overall, this was a feel too good book. I ended up liking the whole series.
Is this how love is supposed to be?
Justin and Dallas are very likable characters. I had a good time with them.
The story was squishy, mushy and too sweet. Everyone needs a Dallas in their life. He gets the best boyfriend award.
Oh! And we have a cat named squish, that's a bonus. 🤩
This whole series could have easily been 1 book. The inner monologues and the scenes became repetitive cut those out and you remain with 100 page book.
There was some drama with Justin's mother but then again it wasn't that interesting and felt out of place.
The side characters were really supportive. Everyone was sooooo cheerful and nice.
Overall, this was a feel too good book. I ended up liking the whole series.
July 15, 2021
3.75 - 4✨
“My heart remembers you.”
Halfway through this series I realized why @Elena wrote only one review for this trilogy because otherwise it doesn’t make sense. I suggest reading her review too, it’s way more in detail and honestly beautifully written. (Yes I’m hyping my girl)
Anyway, BR with @Mariam.
IT WAS SOO MUCH FUN. WE WERE FUCKING SPEEDING THROUGH THIS. Her views are wayyy different than mine.
This trilogy was the definition of true love. Soulmates. Love at first sight. I don’t believe in any of that shit, but this series made me think “maybe”.
After being in an accident, Justin suffers from amnesia and found himself forgetting the last 5 years of his life. Including 4 year relationship with his boyfriend and boss, Dallas.
Through the course of the three books, we read the most beautiful and simple version of unconditional love. Dallas’ loyalty, patience and determination is one for the books. I couldn’t help but admire his character for what he was. Perfect. It’s not that he did anything big. He was just there. He held Justin’s hand. He gave the best hugs. He said “I love you” when he had to and when he wanted to. He made me feel unbelievably single. He didn’t push Justin. He respected boundaries. And the list goes on.
“It’s not all roses and sunshine. It’s laundry and dishes, bills and mortgages, and wet towels on the floor, or changing the cat litter. We adapt and we roll with it. So all these changes that we’ve had to deal with because of the accident, I don’t mind one bit, Juss. Because when I fell in love with you, it was forever. In health and in sickness, or however that goes.”
Justin was such a soft character. He was passionate and strong and the effort he took to become himself again was a slow process. It happened so slowly that you wouldn’t really notice it, like the noticing someone you live with get taller by the day. Him asking for hugs and kisses are a new favorite of mine. Their relationship was basically cheesy moments that were beautifully written. How something that would’ve normally made me cringe, put a smile on my gave this time I don’t know.
Can I get you anything? A juice or a cup of tea?”
He smiled. “A cuddle. Always makes me feel better.”
“I can do that.”
“A proper lie-down cuddle,” he added. “And you can rub circles on my back and put your fingers through my hair.”
We have everything we can ask for in this series: Main characters with depth and personality, an adorable cat named squish, a found family element, forgiveness, second chance, slow burn, closure. I’m sorry but I’m just falling in love all over again.
“I named him that?”
“Yep. You kept saying you were gonna squish him if he didn’t get out from under your feet.”
I think what I also enjoyed was that we got to meet Jimmy. The man who crashed into Justin. I adored this man so much, he was a gentle soul filled with guilt and regret and reading about how both Justin and Dallas forgives him truly brought tears in my eyes. Their newly formed bond was so tentative and sweet, Jimmy introduces Justin and Dallas to his family and ultimately brings them in, giving Justin a family he never had ( minus Dallas ). Absolutely wholesome.
This is written in a dual POV, With more regard to Dallas’ point. But I appreciated the moments in the series when Dallas’ reaches his limit and needs to take instead of give. We read through bills and insurance and hospital visits, all through which Dallas had to be by Justin’s side for strength. So when we finally read about Justin giving Dallas what he wants, it’s a whole new experience. To watch a strong man finally become vulnerable and tired.
“But Justin, you should know that having a partner isn’t required for sexual release. You don’t technically require Dallas’ assistance.”
“Well, that’s true,” Juss replied. He let go of my hand and put both his hands out as though he was about to explain the size of a fish. “But he has a dick—”
I pulled his hand down, mortified. “Oh my God, you’re not finishing that.”
Also a major shoutout to Sparra and Davo : Dallas’ found family and mechanics at his shop. They were so supportive and I think gave a new light to the term “blind loyalty” in the best way possible.
Overall : just read this series. You won’t regret it.
“My heart remembers you.”
Halfway through this series I realized why @Elena wrote only one review for this trilogy because otherwise it doesn’t make sense. I suggest reading her review too, it’s way more in detail and honestly beautifully written. (Yes I’m hyping my girl)
Anyway, BR with @Mariam.
IT WAS SOO MUCH FUN. WE WERE FUCKING SPEEDING THROUGH THIS. Her views are wayyy different than mine.
This trilogy was the definition of true love. Soulmates. Love at first sight. I don’t believe in any of that shit, but this series made me think “maybe”.
After being in an accident, Justin suffers from amnesia and found himself forgetting the last 5 years of his life. Including 4 year relationship with his boyfriend and boss, Dallas.
Through the course of the three books, we read the most beautiful and simple version of unconditional love. Dallas’ loyalty, patience and determination is one for the books. I couldn’t help but admire his character for what he was. Perfect. It’s not that he did anything big. He was just there. He held Justin’s hand. He gave the best hugs. He said “I love you” when he had to and when he wanted to. He made me feel unbelievably single. He didn’t push Justin. He respected boundaries. And the list goes on.
“It’s not all roses and sunshine. It’s laundry and dishes, bills and mortgages, and wet towels on the floor, or changing the cat litter. We adapt and we roll with it. So all these changes that we’ve had to deal with because of the accident, I don’t mind one bit, Juss. Because when I fell in love with you, it was forever. In health and in sickness, or however that goes.”
Justin was such a soft character. He was passionate and strong and the effort he took to become himself again was a slow process. It happened so slowly that you wouldn’t really notice it, like the noticing someone you live with get taller by the day. Him asking for hugs and kisses are a new favorite of mine. Their relationship was basically cheesy moments that were beautifully written. How something that would’ve normally made me cringe, put a smile on my gave this time I don’t know.
Can I get you anything? A juice or a cup of tea?”
He smiled. “A cuddle. Always makes me feel better.”
“I can do that.”
“A proper lie-down cuddle,” he added. “And you can rub circles on my back and put your fingers through my hair.”
We have everything we can ask for in this series: Main characters with depth and personality, an adorable cat named squish, a found family element, forgiveness, second chance, slow burn, closure. I’m sorry but I’m just falling in love all over again.
“I named him that?”
“Yep. You kept saying you were gonna squish him if he didn’t get out from under your feet.”
I think what I also enjoyed was that we got to meet Jimmy. The man who crashed into Justin. I adored this man so much, he was a gentle soul filled with guilt and regret and reading about how both Justin and Dallas forgives him truly brought tears in my eyes. Their newly formed bond was so tentative and sweet, Jimmy introduces Justin and Dallas to his family and ultimately brings them in, giving Justin a family he never had ( minus Dallas ). Absolutely wholesome.
This is written in a dual POV, With more regard to Dallas’ point. But I appreciated the moments in the series when Dallas’ reaches his limit and needs to take instead of give. We read through bills and insurance and hospital visits, all through which Dallas had to be by Justin’s side for strength. So when we finally read about Justin giving Dallas what he wants, it’s a whole new experience. To watch a strong man finally become vulnerable and tired.
“But Justin, you should know that having a partner isn’t required for sexual release. You don’t technically require Dallas’ assistance.”
“Well, that’s true,” Juss replied. He let go of my hand and put both his hands out as though he was about to explain the size of a fish. “But he has a dick—”
I pulled his hand down, mortified. “Oh my God, you’re not finishing that.”
Also a major shoutout to Sparra and Davo : Dallas’ found family and mechanics at his shop. They were so supportive and I think gave a new light to the term “blind loyalty” in the best way possible.
Overall : just read this series. You won’t regret it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 8, 2025
*3.5* This series had the perfect ending. Justin and Dallas are incredibly sweet, almost too perfect to feel like real people. A little fluff is enjoyable, but this felt unrealistic.
Gay romance
Amnesia trope/TBI
A little too perfec
Mechanic shop
Horrible mother
Predictable
STI testing??
Non-detailed intimacy
HEA
Then I woke up in hospital and the most amazing man was sitting there, already in love with me. Like I was the luckiest guy in the world.
I honestly think this trilogy would have been stronger as a duet, with a tighter storyline and maybe a more realistic conflict. I can see why so many readers gave it five stars, if I had read this in my 20s, I would have been absolutely obsessed. Who wouldn’t want to experience a love like this?? But now, I find myself craving romance that feels a little more authentic.
Gay romance
Amnesia trope/TBI
A little too perfec
Mechanic shop
Horrible mother
Predictable
STI testing??
Non-detailed intimacy
HEA
Then I woke up in hospital and the most amazing man was sitting there, already in love with me. Like I was the luckiest guy in the world.
I honestly think this trilogy would have been stronger as a duet, with a tighter storyline and maybe a more realistic conflict. I can see why so many readers gave it five stars, if I had read this in my 20s, I would have been absolutely obsessed. Who wouldn’t want to experience a love like this?? But now, I find myself craving romance that feels a little more authentic.
August 16, 2020
And they lived…happily ever after. *sigh* This was a wrap that I didn’t know I needed but was ever so grateful for. I enjoyed Dallas and Justin deeply and was more than content to continue with their story. I can easily see this trilogy becoming a binge-fest for readers. They filled me with a sweet ‘n sticky goo and tenderness that I desperately needed. It was more than merely a recovery story but a restoration to remember. Because as Justin was rebuilding the life he lost, Dallas was restoring missing pieces as well. It’s easy to focus on Justin and sympathize with all that he lost but Dallas suffered greatly on that rainy day as well. He’s been a pillar of strength but even rocks are worn over time. When their fragile peace is threatened everything zeros into perspective again. Life is short and precious but most of all should be celebrated every moment possible.
What's to like: I picked this up immediately after finishing the second book in the series and couldn’t wait to discover their finale. I was smitten from the first pages until the very last. There isn’t a great deal of angst and despite the fact it’s typically a craving of mine, I was delighted with the heavy sweetness. Nic pens them with a soft and gentle hand and I think it was perfect. Dallas frets more than a mother hen but I found his mollycoddling adorable. It’s not just that Justin tolerates it but requires it. However, when push comes to shove Justin bares his teeth and threatens his bite. He refuses to be used or fooled and I know I wasn’t the only one proud of him. The strong secondary crew makes their mark and I enjoyed *almost* everyone. Be that as it may, my favorite part of all was…
What's to love: …the love between Dallas and Justin. Falling in love once is a gift to cherish. Then again, falling in love a second time is a treasure few are blessed to know. Dallas allows Justin to set the pace and grants him complete control of their new ‘firsts’. He doesn’t realize the weight of the stress he was carrying until it’s lifted. For the first time since the accident, he believes everything is going to be okay. That is prior to Justin’s unexpected visitor and setback. However, they recognize the scare as exactly as it was…a hitch that can be overcome. They remind us of the importance of relishing in the milestones met and acknowledging the stumbles for what they are. It may be two steps forward today and one step back tomorrow but soon it’ll be ten steps forward with half a step back. The beauty of rebuilding is focusing on what’s next and not what’s lost…and Dall and Justin are the perfect example.
Beware of: Since this is number three, thou must start at the beginning. Angst is brief…you’ll mainly find sugar here. And the reminder that blood may bind us but does not define us.
This book is for: Amnesia trope lovers should take note of this series and Walker fans surely know about these guys but if not…what are you waiting for??
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What's to like: I picked this up immediately after finishing the second book in the series and couldn’t wait to discover their finale. I was smitten from the first pages until the very last. There isn’t a great deal of angst and despite the fact it’s typically a craving of mine, I was delighted with the heavy sweetness. Nic pens them with a soft and gentle hand and I think it was perfect. Dallas frets more than a mother hen but I found his mollycoddling adorable. It’s not just that Justin tolerates it but requires it. However, when push comes to shove Justin bares his teeth and threatens his bite. He refuses to be used or fooled and I know I wasn’t the only one proud of him. The strong secondary crew makes their mark and I enjoyed *almost* everyone. Be that as it may, my favorite part of all was…
What's to love: …the love between Dallas and Justin. Falling in love once is a gift to cherish. Then again, falling in love a second time is a treasure few are blessed to know. Dallas allows Justin to set the pace and grants him complete control of their new ‘firsts’. He doesn’t realize the weight of the stress he was carrying until it’s lifted. For the first time since the accident, he believes everything is going to be okay. That is prior to Justin’s unexpected visitor and setback. However, they recognize the scare as exactly as it was…a hitch that can be overcome. They remind us of the importance of relishing in the milestones met and acknowledging the stumbles for what they are. It may be two steps forward today and one step back tomorrow but soon it’ll be ten steps forward with half a step back. The beauty of rebuilding is focusing on what’s next and not what’s lost…and Dall and Justin are the perfect example.
Beware of: Since this is number three, thou must start at the beginning. Angst is brief…you’ll mainly find sugar here. And the reminder that blood may bind us but does not define us.
This book is for: Amnesia trope lovers should take note of this series and Walker fans surely know about these guys but if not…what are you waiting for??
Book UNfunk
December 26, 2024
Reread/Relisten #3: December 2024
Love these two! Rounding up to 5 stars because they deserve it! Haha
Reread/Relisten #2: May 2023
💕🥰
... except for Justins mom, she sucks.
Reread/Relisten #1-December 2022
💕🥰just so much love for these two!
4-4.5 stars-September 2022
What a great ending to a lovely trilogy. Juss and Dall 🥰 the way they came back together and their unconditional love and support of each other was beautiful.
If you wanted a low angst, amnesia, sometimes tear inducing read this trilogy is one to pick up.
Glen Lloyd did an amazing job with the narrations, ugh I am so glad I picked these up, sad it’s over but I will definitely revisit these two again!
Ps.. Justin’s mom is the worst, wish the cane had hit her head lol
Love these two! Rounding up to 5 stars because they deserve it! Haha
Reread/Relisten #2: May 2023
💕🥰
... except for Justins mom, she sucks.
Reread/Relisten #1-December 2022
💕🥰just so much love for these two!
4-4.5 stars-September 2022
What a great ending to a lovely trilogy. Juss and Dall 🥰 the way they came back together and their unconditional love and support of each other was beautiful.
If you wanted a low angst, amnesia, sometimes tear inducing read this trilogy is one to pick up.
Glen Lloyd did an amazing job with the narrations, ugh I am so glad I picked these up, sad it’s over but I will definitely revisit these two again!
Ps.. Justin’s mom is the worst, wish the cane had hit her head lol
June 7, 2022
Disclaimer: I’m reviewing the entire trilogy since each book is less than 200 pages and I couldn’t stop reading. This review is 100% spoiler free :)
Missing Pieces trilogy is the hard and heartwarming love story of two beautiful men meant to be together. I read the three books in only one day, I couldn’t stop. If you enjoy toxic-free relationships with kind main characters that will make you believe in love, I truly recommend you to try N.R.Walker.
Justin and Dallas had everything they ever wanted, until a tragic accident leaves Justin in the hospital, gravely injured and without any memory of the last five years. He doesn’t remember Dallas, their home, or any of the moments they shared.
The brain injury and all the physical problems will test Justin's patience and perseverance, but he’s not alone. Dallas won’t give up of the love of his life, no matter how hard the path will be.
“That’s what you do when you love someone, right? You’d do anything to make them happy. Even if that means letting them go.”
While the story is not easy, N.R.Walker masterfully balanced all the sadness with the purest of love, and it was a pleasure to read about Justin and Dallas. The first book is more an introduction of what they will have to endure, but the second one truly develops the relationship between the two, and they are so wonderful together. Dallas is the dream boyfriend, and my heart bled for him every time Justin didn’t remember what they had.
All he’d ever wanted was to feel loved. To be held, to be protected and safe; everything that had been lacking in his life, everything his mother never gave him. So, even though he was out like a light, I held him a little tighter. “I love you, Justin Keith.” I planted a soft kiss to his forehead and closed my eyes. “Always have, always will.”
Justin is a ray of light, fun and brave, won’t stop fighting for getting better. If I’m going to be picky, I’ll say the only problem is that they were too perfect to be true, but I loved them too much to care.
“Sometimes I don’t think I know who I am,” he whispered. “But you do.”
Overall, I recommend this trilogy if you are looking for strong and beautiful characters, with both sad and happy scenes that will move any heart.
I’d taken for granted all those memories. I never recalled them, never relished them, never thought for one moment I wouldn’t miss them should they be taken away.
“Oh my God” I said, just realising something. “You get to watch Game of Thrones for the first time, all over again.”
He snorted out a laugh. “Game of what?”
****
Reread: Still my favourite series by NRW next to Red Dirt Heart. It's the perfect light reading without lacking of depth. NRW always manages to write the most beutiful human beings falling in love, making you smile, sigh and fangirl!
Missing Pieces trilogy is the hard and heartwarming love story of two beautiful men meant to be together. I read the three books in only one day, I couldn’t stop. If you enjoy toxic-free relationships with kind main characters that will make you believe in love, I truly recommend you to try N.R.Walker.
Justin and Dallas had everything they ever wanted, until a tragic accident leaves Justin in the hospital, gravely injured and without any memory of the last five years. He doesn’t remember Dallas, their home, or any of the moments they shared.
The brain injury and all the physical problems will test Justin's patience and perseverance, but he’s not alone. Dallas won’t give up of the love of his life, no matter how hard the path will be.
“That’s what you do when you love someone, right? You’d do anything to make them happy. Even if that means letting them go.”
While the story is not easy, N.R.Walker masterfully balanced all the sadness with the purest of love, and it was a pleasure to read about Justin and Dallas. The first book is more an introduction of what they will have to endure, but the second one truly develops the relationship between the two, and they are so wonderful together. Dallas is the dream boyfriend, and my heart bled for him every time Justin didn’t remember what they had.
All he’d ever wanted was to feel loved. To be held, to be protected and safe; everything that had been lacking in his life, everything his mother never gave him. So, even though he was out like a light, I held him a little tighter. “I love you, Justin Keith.” I planted a soft kiss to his forehead and closed my eyes. “Always have, always will.”
Justin is a ray of light, fun and brave, won’t stop fighting for getting better. If I’m going to be picky, I’ll say the only problem is that they were too perfect to be true, but I loved them too much to care.
“Sometimes I don’t think I know who I am,” he whispered. “But you do.”
Overall, I recommend this trilogy if you are looking for strong and beautiful characters, with both sad and happy scenes that will move any heart.
I’d taken for granted all those memories. I never recalled them, never relished them, never thought for one moment I wouldn’t miss them should they be taken away.
“Oh my God” I said, just realising something. “You get to watch Game of Thrones for the first time, all over again.”
He snorted out a laugh. “Game of what?”
****
Reread: Still my favourite series by NRW next to Red Dirt Heart. It's the perfect light reading without lacking of depth. NRW always manages to write the most beutiful human beings falling in love, making you smile, sigh and fangirl!
July 22, 2020
A stunning conclusion to one of the best series' N.R. Walker has produced.
As Dallas and Justin continue to get used to life post his traumatic brain injury, things are moving along nicely when a figure from the past comes along to put a spanner in the works.
I've loved every one of these books all for the same reason - they perfectly demonstrate what loving and caring for someone else should mean.
Supportive, encouraging, Dallas is a solid rock for his Jussy as he comes to terms with how he has to cope now that his brain doesn't work in the same way it once did.
The main thrust of this book is simply to round off all the outstanding elements which were left over from the previous two installments and it's a beautiful romance.
I wish I had a Dallas ❤
As Dallas and Justin continue to get used to life post his traumatic brain injury, things are moving along nicely when a figure from the past comes along to put a spanner in the works.
I've loved every one of these books all for the same reason - they perfectly demonstrate what loving and caring for someone else should mean.
Supportive, encouraging, Dallas is a solid rock for his Jussy as he comes to terms with how he has to cope now that his brain doesn't work in the same way it once did.
The main thrust of this book is simply to round off all the outstanding elements which were left over from the previous two installments and it's a beautiful romance.
I wish I had a Dallas ❤
February 26, 2022
𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 ~ 𝟰.𝟳𝟱 ✧
𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗖 ♫ - When The War is Over
✒ 𝗔 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗙 𝗣𝗦𝗔
✒ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 - 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗦 ~ 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
➷ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗧 ➷
♥ 𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗦 𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘. . . and he instantly made it to my 'husband material' shelf (yes i know he's gay. please, stop crushing my dreams). The MISSING PIECES series may have been about Juss' traumatic brain injury and retrograde amnesia, but it was also Dallas' story as well. Dallas was truly the heart and soul of this beautiful journey. He's the type of man who would do anything for those he's most loyal to. Moreover, he's someone with the patience of a saint, and has an endless supply of tenacity and hope. From the jump, Dallas was with Justin supporting him, taking care of him, and asking for nothing but Justin's happiness in return.
Basically, Dallas was the perfect boyfriend who did everything right, and normally that would sorta annoy me, because you know, people have flaws, but here? I didn't really care. I loved that Dallas was wholeheartedly, mind, body, and soul, there, for Justin. I know for a fact if he could've, he would've taken Justin's place in a heartbeat. The love he had for Justin was beautiful to witness, and like I said above, we all deserve the love of a Dallas in our lives.
♥ 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗘𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗞𝗔 '𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚' 𝗜𝗦. . . one of, if not thee, sweetest heroes I've come across in a long time. Seriously, this man was one of the sweetest, kindest, and warmest individuals i've ever read about. And yes, I know he's a fictional character, but he didn't feel that way. I swear I could almost imagine our resident 'nap king' lying on his recliner with his beloved cat, Squishy. Moreover, I truly felt the pain and uncertainty he went through in Pieces of You. I cheered right along with him for all of his triumphs in Pieces of Me, and man did the epilogue in PIECES OF US bring a huge teary eyed smile to my face.
All in all, Justin Keith was a complex, kind, humorous, and lovable man. He may have been put through the wringer in all three books, but at his core he remained steadfast in his personality, and in his love for Dallas.
♥ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗔𝗡𝗗. . . it was a true visualization of what being 'soulmates' with someone really means. Now, I'm not someone who really believes in soulmates, but I've gotta say, Dallas and Justin were really making me rethink my stance. What made Dallas and Justin's romance not only swoon-worthy, but soulmate-worthy as well, was the way Dallas was truly there for Justin. And I know I say that all the time, but here I really mean it. Dallas was never, and I mean, never, going to leave Justin. If Justin's injury had been more severe I know for a fact Dallas would've sat by his side // visited him for the rest of his life. The devotion Dallas had towards Justin was intense, it was sweet, it was gorgeous, and it was a true vision of love.
Additionally, the love Justin had for Dallas was a bit quieter, but no less powerful. See, part of Justin's journey was dealing with his amnesia and the effects of that, however, it was also a journey of falling in love. We got to witness Justin not only fall in love with Dallas all over again, but we also got to see just how strong his love for Dallas was in the first place. The scene where he figures out the meaning of the Harley Davidson wings? OhMyGODIFreakingCriedLikeABaby. Justin just totally and completely trusted Dallas to take care of him. He never once doubted Dallas' love and he always trusted Dallas to have his best interest at heart.
Ultimately, the romance was the beating heart of the MISSING PIECES story. The romance is the focus of all three books, and I personally loved that. The romance was strong, it was everlasting, and it was breathtaking. I felt the unbreakable bond between Dallas and Justin from the very first page, and I will surely not forget their love story anytime soon.
♥ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥 𝗡.𝗥. 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗠𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗔 𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗦. . . fan-freaking-tastic. I don't think I've ever seen an author take so much time and effort into actually showing what happens to someone with amnesia. Now, I get that this was the best case scenario, and that most stories probably don't end as happily as PIECES OF US did, but, still. . . the care and time NR WALKER put into the amnesia aspect of this series clearly shows. What I enjoyed immensely was the way in which Justin wasn't magically cured after a few chapters. *cough* no magically curing dick syndrome here *cough* Instead, we saw him really struggle not only with his missing memories, but with the effects of brain damage.
I (plus Justin // Dallas) jokingly called him the 'king of naps' for a reason, and that reason being, he was constantly fatigued. Additionally, we got to see the struggle it was for him to even go to the grocery store. We got to witness how an overly stressful situation could turn deadly. And, we got to observe how much of an ongoing journey his new reality was. I wish all authors put this much effort into stories like this, because, wow, the MISSING PIECES series was so much better for it. Ultimately, Dallas' love didn't magically cure Justin's amnesia and brain damage, but what it did do was give him a safe place to feel calm, taken care of, and happy.
✔ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗦 𝗔 𝗪𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗦. . . really wonderful and very 'slice of life' in feeling // tone. Overall, the MISSING PIECES series doesn't have a lot going on. PIECES OF YOU begins with Justin getting in his accident, and we follow him on the first part of his recovery. PIECES OF ME picks up immediately where PIECES OF YOU left off, and again, it mostly just deals with Dallas and Justin adjusting to their new normal. Finally, PIECES OF US details the journey moving forward, and it expands upon Justin's and Dallas' future.
That being said, nothing else really happens. There's a bit of tension in book three via Justin's trashcan of a mom, but other than that nothing else 'dramatic' or 'plot heavy' really happens. Personally, I loved that aspect of the MISSING PIECES series. However, scanning through other peoples review I can see that others weren't a fan of that aspect of the series. Meanwhile, my main gripe, or more like tiny gripe, with the MISSING PIECES series was the limited amount of Justin POV chapters. I was really hoping for more from Justin's POV because we were mostly stuck in Dallas' head the entire time. But, honestly, I don't have any real complaints about the story structure // lack of anything going on. Cause you know, sometimes I really want to read a slower paced, calming story, that has a grand total of three things going on.
✒ 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 ~ 𝗠𝗬 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦
🅁🄴🄰🄻🄻🅈 🄶🅁🄴🄰🅃 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗟𝗟, 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗔𝗦. . . pretty fucking fabulous. I picked this one up on a whim, and I left with literal tears in my eyes.
See, N.R. WALKER and I have a pretty contentious one sided relationship (meaning i've DNF'd a bunch of her books, and she obviously has no idea who i am, nor does she give a crap). She's a very hit-or-miss author for me, and due to that, I went in with pretty middling expectations. Well, it's safe to say I get it, I understand why she has so many fangirls, because wow. When she's good, she is good. More than that, the care, love, and attention to detail she put into this series was so apparent. She took one of my favorite tropes, amnesia, and actually treated it with the gosh darn respect it deserves.
Therefore, if you love the amnesia trope, are interested in reading a very character driven romance, or are just curious about trying an N.R. WALKER as an author, then I highly recommend the MISSING PIECES series.
❝Doc, since the day I met him, my life’s been about him. That ain’t gonna change any time soon.❞
𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗖 ♫ - When The War is Over
✒ 𝗔 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗙 𝗣𝗦𝗔
this is both going to be a review for Pieces of Us, and the Missing Pieces series as a whole. i was too lazy to write a review for each book. . . therefore, i decided to condense that shit.
✒ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 - 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗦 ~ 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
❝He didn’t even try to hide it.❞ I pointed to my chest. ❝Justin’s my snack. And anyway, he didn’t know jack shit about bikes or nothing—❞ …
Juss was smiling at me. ❝I’m your snack, am I?❞
I was pouting, and I didn’t care. ❝Yes.❞
➷ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗧 ➷
Dallas Muller and Justin Keith have the perfect life. They work together at Dallas' motorbike shop, they have a cat named Squishy, and they are blissfully in love with one another.
Then tragedy strikes.
Justin gets hit by a truck and develops retrograde amnesia as a result. When he awakens he thinks he's 25, living in Darwin, and has no memory of the past five years. More importantly, he doesn't remember Dallas.
The MISSING PIECES series follows Justin and Dallas as they fight for their love.
Justin's mind my have forgotten Dallas, but his heart hasn't.
♥ 𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗦 𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘. . . and he instantly made it to my 'husband material' shelf (yes i know he's gay. please, stop crushing my dreams). The MISSING PIECES series may have been about Juss' traumatic brain injury and retrograde amnesia, but it was also Dallas' story as well. Dallas was truly the heart and soul of this beautiful journey. He's the type of man who would do anything for those he's most loyal to. Moreover, he's someone with the patience of a saint, and has an endless supply of tenacity and hope. From the jump, Dallas was with Justin supporting him, taking care of him, and asking for nothing but Justin's happiness in return.
❝Because I love you, Justin. Years ago, I made a promise to you to be by your side through whatever life threw at us. I know you don’t remember, but you don’t have to. Because I remember. And I’ll be by your side for as long as you’ll have me.❞
Basically, Dallas was the perfect boyfriend who did everything right, and normally that would sorta annoy me, because you know, people have flaws, but here? I didn't really care. I loved that Dallas was wholeheartedly, mind, body, and soul, there, for Justin. I know for a fact if he could've, he would've taken Justin's place in a heartbeat. The love he had for Justin was beautiful to witness, and like I said above, we all deserve the love of a Dallas in our lives.
♥ 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗘𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗞𝗔 '𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚' 𝗜𝗦. . . one of, if not thee, sweetest heroes I've come across in a long time. Seriously, this man was one of the sweetest, kindest, and warmest individuals i've ever read about. And yes, I know he's a fictional character, but he didn't feel that way. I swear I could almost imagine our resident 'nap king' lying on his recliner with his beloved cat, Squishy. Moreover, I truly felt the pain and uncertainty he went through in Pieces of You. I cheered right along with him for all of his triumphs in Pieces of Me, and man did the epilogue in PIECES OF US bring a huge teary eyed smile to my face.
❝And you said you got to fall in love again.❞
❝Because I did.❞
❝I love you too, Juss.❞
All in all, Justin Keith was a complex, kind, humorous, and lovable man. He may have been put through the wringer in all three books, but at his core he remained steadfast in his personality, and in his love for Dallas.
♥ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗔𝗡𝗗. . . it was a true visualization of what being 'soulmates' with someone really means. Now, I'm not someone who really believes in soulmates, but I've gotta say, Dallas and Justin were really making me rethink my stance. What made Dallas and Justin's romance not only swoon-worthy, but soulmate-worthy as well, was the way Dallas was truly there for Justin. And I know I say that all the time, but here I really mean it. Dallas was never, and I mean, never, going to leave Justin. If Justin's injury had been more severe I know for a fact Dallas would've sat by his side // visited him for the rest of his life. The devotion Dallas had towards Justin was intense, it was sweet, it was gorgeous, and it was a true vision of love.
❝…Every day with you is a gift, and I promise to cherish you always. I will never take you for granted, not for a single second. I love you, Juss. Always have, always will...❞
Additionally, the love Justin had for Dallas was a bit quieter, but no less powerful. See, part of Justin's journey was dealing with his amnesia and the effects of that, however, it was also a journey of falling in love. We got to witness Justin not only fall in love with Dallas all over again, but we also got to see just how strong his love for Dallas was in the first place. The scene where he figures out the meaning of the Harley Davidson wings? OhMyGODIFreakingCriedLikeABaby. Justin just totally and completely trusted Dallas to take care of him. He never once doubted Dallas' love and he always trusted Dallas to have his best interest at heart.
❝You make it easy, you know.❞
❝Make what easy?❞
❝To fall in love with you.❞
Ultimately, the romance was the beating heart of the MISSING PIECES story. The romance is the focus of all three books, and I personally loved that. The romance was strong, it was everlasting, and it was breathtaking. I felt the unbreakable bond between Dallas and Justin from the very first page, and I will surely not forget their love story anytime soon.
♥ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥 𝗡.𝗥. 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗠𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗔 𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗦. . . fan-freaking-tastic. I don't think I've ever seen an author take so much time and effort into actually showing what happens to someone with amnesia. Now, I get that this was the best case scenario, and that most stories probably don't end as happily as PIECES OF US did, but, still. . . the care and time NR WALKER put into the amnesia aspect of this series clearly shows. What I enjoyed immensely was the way in which Justin wasn't magically cured after a few chapters. *cough* no magically curing dick syndrome here *cough* Instead, we saw him really struggle not only with his missing memories, but with the effects of brain damage.
I’d taken for granted all those memories. I never recalled them, never relished them, never thought for one moment I wouldn’t miss them should they be taken away. And there was Justin, who would give anything to have any of his memories back. It was a sobering realisation.
I (plus Justin // Dallas) jokingly called him the 'king of naps' for a reason, and that reason being, he was constantly fatigued. Additionally, we got to see the struggle it was for him to even go to the grocery store. We got to witness how an overly stressful situation could turn deadly. And, we got to observe how much of an ongoing journey his new reality was. I wish all authors put this much effort into stories like this, because, wow, the MISSING PIECES series was so much better for it. Ultimately, Dallas' love didn't magically cure Justin's amnesia and brain damage, but what it did do was give him a safe place to feel calm, taken care of, and happy.
✔ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗦 𝗔 𝗪𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗦. . . really wonderful and very 'slice of life' in feeling // tone. Overall, the MISSING PIECES series doesn't have a lot going on. PIECES OF YOU begins with Justin getting in his accident, and we follow him on the first part of his recovery. PIECES OF ME picks up immediately where PIECES OF YOU left off, and again, it mostly just deals with Dallas and Justin adjusting to their new normal. Finally, PIECES OF US details the journey moving forward, and it expands upon Justin's and Dallas' future.
“Every day is a step forward, baby. We don’t need to run. Just a step a day, that’s all.”
That being said, nothing else really happens. There's a bit of tension in book three via Justin's trashcan of a mom, but other than that nothing else 'dramatic' or 'plot heavy' really happens. Personally, I loved that aspect of the MISSING PIECES series. However, scanning through other peoples review I can see that others weren't a fan of that aspect of the series. Meanwhile, my main gripe, or more like tiny gripe, with the MISSING PIECES series was the limited amount of Justin POV chapters. I was really hoping for more from Justin's POV because we were mostly stuck in Dallas' head the entire time. But, honestly, I don't have any real complaints about the story structure // lack of anything going on. Cause you know, sometimes I really want to read a slower paced, calming story, that has a grand total of three things going on.
✒ 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 ~ 𝗠𝗬 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦
I pulled his favourite brand of decaf iced coffee out of the bag. ❝Thought you might want one of these.❞
His smile turned into something sweet and gushy. ❝Oh my God. Dall . . .❞
I handed it over with a kiss to his cheek. ❝Anything for my king of naps.❞
🅁🄴🄰🄻🄻🅈 🄶🅁🄴🄰🅃 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗟𝗟, 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗔𝗦. . . pretty fucking fabulous. I picked this one up on a whim, and I left with literal tears in my eyes.
See, N.R. WALKER and I have a pretty contentious one sided relationship (meaning i've DNF'd a bunch of her books, and she obviously has no idea who i am, nor does she give a crap). She's a very hit-or-miss author for me, and due to that, I went in with pretty middling expectations. Well, it's safe to say I get it, I understand why she has so many fangirls, because wow. When she's good, she is good. More than that, the care, love, and attention to detail she put into this series was so apparent. She took one of my favorite tropes, amnesia, and actually treated it with the gosh darn respect it deserves.
Therefore, if you love the amnesia trope, are interested in reading a very character driven romance, or are just curious about trying an N.R. WALKER as an author, then I highly recommend the MISSING PIECES series.
November 27, 2023
Wow I read through these books so fast, I could not put them down! Five stars to every book in this series
I feel like I will never be able to read another amnesia trope book ever again because it could never be as good
I feel like I will never be able to read another amnesia trope book ever again because it could never be as good
July 30, 2020
Perfect as the other two, in this installment we get the conclusion of their beautiful story, where they learn that the past is not important, but the new memories that they are creating together and the love they have because its the real deal. They make my heart melt! 💜
I swear to god Dallas is the best human/character I've ever read, his patience is incredible, but I would have punched him for asking how Juss was so much. I liked that Justin got more of a personality on this one, a lovely, sex crazy, fun guy. It was nice meeting him completely this time.
It was lovely to read about this couple. As always N.R. Walker is the best at pulling heartstrings. Loved it!
I swear to god Dallas is the best human/character I've ever read, his patience is incredible, but I would have punched him for asking how Juss was so much. I liked that Justin got more of a personality on this one, a lovely, sex crazy, fun guy. It was nice meeting him completely this time.
It was lovely to read about this couple. As always N.R. Walker is the best at pulling heartstrings. Loved it!
May 10, 2025
Somehow, this year I’ve ended up reading three different books or in this case, series, set in Australia where one of the MCs has some form of amnesia. So I guess that’s the theme of the year? I’ve really enjoyed them all, so no regrets on my end. 💁🏻♀️
This trilogy was absolutely amazing. It had me feeling all the emotions right alongside Justin and Dallas. The love and devotion they have for each other was so heartwarming, because even during the angstiest moments, you just know they’ll make it through.
Their HEA was beautiful, and honestly, I wouldn’t mind reading more about the next chapter of their lives.
This trilogy was absolutely amazing. It had me feeling all the emotions right alongside Justin and Dallas. The love and devotion they have for each other was so heartwarming, because even during the angstiest moments, you just know they’ll make it through.
Their HEA was beautiful, and honestly, I wouldn’t mind reading more about the next chapter of their lives.
July 29, 2020
3,75 stars
SPOILER WARNING:
This review is for all the three books in this series, as it’s basically one story chopped into three shorter instalments. Soooooo, if you haven’t read them all, there might be spoilers ahead!
I really love medical themes in books, and amnesia is always a captivating (and very heart-rending) topic, so this was an automatic click.
Looking across the three books this is Justin’s story of recovery, with all the ups and downs, the progress and the setbacks, the heartache and the triumphs.
It is also the story of Dallas and Justin finding each other for a second time and making new memories.
What I really liked:
.) N.R. Walker shows us the heartbreak of not being recognized by the person you love most, the pains and frustration of mental and physical rehabilitation, and all the terrifying emotions that go with these in a fairly realistic and sensitive way.
.) Despite the seriousness of the topic, there are a lot of positive vibes. Getting better certainly isn’t a walk in the park for Justin, so it was lovely to hear some laughter on the way, too.
.) I’m glad the author doesn’t go for the ‘oh, I remember everything’ moment at the end. That would have been too much and too unrealistic. I like how she resolved the situation, even though it’s probably on the very hopeful side.
.) Dallas’s support and love for Justin is simply inspiring. He is protective, understanding, loving and 100% committed to do everything for Justin to get better. Saying that, I think he comes across as almost superhuman at times, particularly in the later stages of the story. Yes, he has a little wobble at one point and tears are shed, and he is overprotective at times (no wonder!) but all in all, he copes with the whole trauma (too?) perfectly.
.) I can’t imagine what it would be like to be in Justin’s shoes. Not only to lose your memory of 5 years and the person you love most, but to go from healthy to be severely restricted by the injuries of the accident is truly heart-rending. To see how Justin struggles every day to just do the most basic things felt very down to earth and real.
To see him finding his feet (literally and figuratively) and rediscover himself is a highlight.
.) I loved Davro and Sparra. Fabulous secondary characters and friends with a heart of gold.
.) Dallas and Justin are genuinely nice guys, so happy and content with the simple things in life. That seriously resonated with me.
Why not 5 stars?
.) The books are getting progressively sweeter, culminating in the epilogue. For me, the sprinkling of sugar towards the end was a tad heavy-handed. I’m also not a fan of constant ILYs and continuous and repeated expressions of mutual appreciation. (Sorry – grumpy old woman here!)
.) We hear a lot about Justin’s daily grind. Which in some ways brings the boring routine of his days home even more, but I guess I could have done with slightly less of that.
I really enjoyed the three books, but I guess a little bit more tension and angst would have been welcome. But that’s me!
SPOILER WARNING:
This review is for all the three books in this series, as it’s basically one story chopped into three shorter instalments. Soooooo, if you haven’t read them all, there might be spoilers ahead!
I really love medical themes in books, and amnesia is always a captivating (and very heart-rending) topic, so this was an automatic click.
Looking across the three books this is Justin’s story of recovery, with all the ups and downs, the progress and the setbacks, the heartache and the triumphs.
It is also the story of Dallas and Justin finding each other for a second time and making new memories.
What I really liked:
.) N.R. Walker shows us the heartbreak of not being recognized by the person you love most, the pains and frustration of mental and physical rehabilitation, and all the terrifying emotions that go with these in a fairly realistic and sensitive way.
.) Despite the seriousness of the topic, there are a lot of positive vibes. Getting better certainly isn’t a walk in the park for Justin, so it was lovely to hear some laughter on the way, too.
.) I’m glad the author doesn’t go for the ‘oh, I remember everything’ moment at the end. That would have been too much and too unrealistic. I like how she resolved the situation, even though it’s probably on the very hopeful side.
.) Dallas’s support and love for Justin is simply inspiring. He is protective, understanding, loving and 100% committed to do everything for Justin to get better. Saying that, I think he comes across as almost superhuman at times, particularly in the later stages of the story. Yes, he has a little wobble at one point and tears are shed, and he is overprotective at times (no wonder!) but all in all, he copes with the whole trauma (too?) perfectly.
.) I can’t imagine what it would be like to be in Justin’s shoes. Not only to lose your memory of 5 years and the person you love most, but to go from healthy to be severely restricted by the injuries of the accident is truly heart-rending. To see how Justin struggles every day to just do the most basic things felt very down to earth and real.
To see him finding his feet (literally and figuratively) and rediscover himself is a highlight.
.) I loved Davro and Sparra. Fabulous secondary characters and friends with a heart of gold.
.) Dallas and Justin are genuinely nice guys, so happy and content with the simple things in life. That seriously resonated with me.
Why not 5 stars?
.) The books are getting progressively sweeter, culminating in the epilogue. For me, the sprinkling of sugar towards the end was a tad heavy-handed. I’m also not a fan of constant ILYs and continuous and repeated expressions of mutual appreciation. (Sorry – grumpy old woman here!)
.) We hear a lot about Justin’s daily grind. Which in some ways brings the boring routine of his days home even more, but I guess I could have done with slightly less of that.
I really enjoyed the three books, but I guess a little bit more tension and angst would have been welcome. But that’s me!
November 12, 2023
Love ❤️❤️❤️
This series was so beautifully written.
I was so deeply invested in Dallas and Justin's relationships from beginning to end. I absolutely adored them both.
The absolute devotion and unwavering love they had for eachother just melted my heart.
Amnesia, hurt/comfort, care giving, found family... so many of my favourite tropes.
Being from Australia myself, everything was so familiar and just flowed for me, but I couldn't help but wonder why my international friends loved this series too, as there was a lot of Aussie slang and cultural references that would be unfamiliar to non-aussies.
Something as small as all of the references to the Ute. Do Americans even know what a ute is? What were they picturing in their heads everytime Dallas and Justin got in and out of the ute. (Just to be clear, it's what American call a pick-up).
We are lazy with language and tend to shorten everything and change names, it's even more common in the tradie culture, eg, mechanics (like our boys in this story), builders, plumbers, etc.
Dave - Davo, Jonathan - Jonno, Terrence - Tezza, Darren - Daz/Dazza, Barry - Baz/Bazza, Sharon - Shaz/Shazza, etc.
Afternoon - Arvo, Service Station (petrol/gas station) - Servo, Mosquito - Mozzie, Breakfast - brekkie, Barbeque - barbie, biscuit - bikkie. It's all just our lazy slang.
The whole time I was reading, I couldn't help wondering if it was jarring or confusing to overseas readers.
But with that said, I couldn't have loved it more.
A new favourite ❤️❤️❤️
This series was so beautifully written.
I was so deeply invested in Dallas and Justin's relationships from beginning to end. I absolutely adored them both.
The absolute devotion and unwavering love they had for eachother just melted my heart.
Amnesia, hurt/comfort, care giving, found family... so many of my favourite tropes.
Being from Australia myself, everything was so familiar and just flowed for me, but I couldn't help but wonder why my international friends loved this series too, as there was a lot of Aussie slang and cultural references that would be unfamiliar to non-aussies.
Something as small as all of the references to the Ute. Do Americans even know what a ute is? What were they picturing in their heads everytime Dallas and Justin got in and out of the ute. (Just to be clear, it's what American call a pick-up).
We are lazy with language and tend to shorten everything and change names, it's even more common in the tradie culture, eg, mechanics (like our boys in this story), builders, plumbers, etc.
Dave - Davo, Jonathan - Jonno, Terrence - Tezza, Darren - Daz/Dazza, Barry - Baz/Bazza, Sharon - Shaz/Shazza, etc.
Afternoon - Arvo, Service Station (petrol/gas station) - Servo, Mosquito - Mozzie, Breakfast - brekkie, Barbeque - barbie, biscuit - bikkie. It's all just our lazy slang.
The whole time I was reading, I couldn't help wondering if it was jarring or confusing to overseas readers.
But with that said, I couldn't have loved it more.
A new favourite ❤️❤️❤️
September 1, 2025
A lovely ending to a lovely series.
Dallas finally breaks down in this, and who can blame him? After everything, the idea of having to start all over again would break anyone.
Way to have to live your vows before making them.
Still. This was my best in the series. The perfect balance of angst and fluff.
Every time I read something by this author, I'm delighted that there's a lot more where it came from.
That said, I must return to my angst-riddled soul crushing stories, preferably featuring a cheater(or even better? Two)
Dallas finally breaks down in this, and who can blame him? After everything, the idea of having to start all over again would break anyone.
Way to have to live your vows before making them.
Still. This was my best in the series. The perfect balance of angst and fluff.
Every time I read something by this author, I'm delighted that there's a lot more where it came from.
That said, I must return to my angst-riddled soul crushing stories, preferably featuring a cheater(or even better? Two)
March 27, 2021
****Highly Recommended Sweetness****
For Fans of #Amnesia #EstablishedCouples #SecondChanceRomance
If you haven't picked up this trilogy yet, the third one just came out and you can binge-read the frack out of them!
Why read this trilogy...
1. Dallas...
Everyone should have a partner like Dallas. Selfless, loving, compassionate and a true rock to lean on. #LeanOnMe
2. Justin..
He will break your heart after everything he endures. But make no mistake... he is strong and comes out on top! #StrongerTogether
3. The Feels....
You see, Ms. Walker will get you right in the feels. You'll simultaneously smile and tear up with these two. #RightThroughTheHeart
4. The Love Scenes...
It takes them alot of time to get there, but when they do....
Justin really loves Dallas's ..... Package 🤣 #GetATapeMeasure
5. The Affection...
The kisses, the hugs, the endearments... I mean I have never read the word "baby" with so much love and affection. #LoveMeTender
6. The HEA...
*EPIC SIGH*... #NoWords
#HappyReading
For Fans of #Amnesia #EstablishedCouples #SecondChanceRomance
If you haven't picked up this trilogy yet, the third one just came out and you can binge-read the frack out of them!
Why read this trilogy...
1. Dallas...
Everyone should have a partner like Dallas. Selfless, loving, compassionate and a true rock to lean on. #LeanOnMe
2. Justin..
He will break your heart after everything he endures. But make no mistake... he is strong and comes out on top! #StrongerTogether
3. The Feels....
You see, Ms. Walker will get you right in the feels. You'll simultaneously smile and tear up with these two. #RightThroughTheHeart
4. The Love Scenes...
It takes them alot of time to get there, but when they do....
Justin really loves Dallas's ..... Package 🤣 #GetATapeMeasure
5. The Affection...
The kisses, the hugs, the endearments... I mean I have never read the word "baby" with so much love and affection. #LoveMeTender
6. The HEA...
*EPIC SIGH*... #NoWords
#HappyReading
February 6, 2022
4.5. I inhaled this one! I really enjoyed the conclusion. This is a great series, Walker at her best! Dallas remains kind of perfect but we see more gray in him (him being jealous and overprotective) which I liked. Justin is also great. I liked the story line with his mom even though I wish she had been more developed as a character instead of being just a villain. I also wish that Becca was more present, it felt weird that she wasn't. The epilogue was just perfect!
August 22, 2024
I should need a prescription to reread this series because of the sheer amount of comfort and relief it provides me, but I'm forever grateful it comes at the low low price of my KU & Storytel subscriptions.
October 31, 2022
“. . . as I tried to put the puzzle of myself back together, it was the pieces of us that made me whole.”
“Love has its ups and downs. But you and me, we got this. We found each other years ago, and when the universe tried to pull us apart with the accident, we found each other again.”
Perfect! I loved every second of reading this story. The ending was very realistic and so heart-warming. My heart is satisfied...
“Love has its ups and downs. But you and me, we got this. We found each other years ago, and when the universe tried to pull us apart with the accident, we found each other again.”
Perfect! I loved every second of reading this story. The ending was very realistic and so heart-warming. My heart is satisfied...
March 23, 2023
This was a good ending. The epilogue 2 years in the future is nice too. The characters didn't get too sappy or gushy. Overall I really enjoyed this and do recommend the entire series. Also, if you're going to read them all then have them all ready to read as a whole. Or, you could stop at book 1 and know they get their HEA. I wouldn't recommend that because you would miss things. But, you technically could stop at book 1.
4 stars because too much sex.
4 stars because too much sex.
July 7, 2021
I cried and I smiled, my heart bloomed as I laughed, I giggled of utter delight and I fucking sobbed of it's reality. This series and this couple broke me to pieces and brought me to my knees in complete awe, wonder and respect for them. There is nothing quite like the power Justin and Dallas hold together, because I'm telling you right now, the two of them? They've conquered the world, together. And have not just once, but twice.
“. . . as I tried to put the puzzle of myself back together, it was the pieces of us that made me whole.”
Buddyread this series with my good friend, Lakshmi.
Initial reaction:
I'm not okay. Why did this have to end.
“. . . as I tried to put the puzzle of myself back together, it was the pieces of us that made me whole.”
Buddyread this series with my good friend, Lakshmi.
Initial reaction:
I'm not okay. Why did this have to end.
May 5, 2023
4.0 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Series)
- Pieces of You (book 1) 4.25 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Pieces of Me (book 2) 3.25 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Pieces of Us (book 3) 3.75 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’m going to write one review here for the whole series because I’m lazy 😂
I recently started diving into the amnesia trope and I’ve seen several GR friends adore and recommend this series. After reading through I can definitely see why. It’s a really sweet and heartbreaking story about two people navigating through the unimaginable.
In book 1 we meet Justin and Dallas who are motorcycle mechanics that have been together going on 5 yrs. Justin gets hit by truck in a horrific accident and along with several physical injuries he also suffers a brain injury which causes him to forget the last 5 yrs of his life, including Dallas. In this book they mostly explore Justin’s first stage of recovery in the hospital. I don’t know much about real life amnesia but the author seemed to go the route of portraying it more based in reality. Book 1 is not a sexy or fun book my any means, but it is chock full of emotion and really well done.
As we move onto book 2 things start to get misty for me as Justin would say. Book 2 explores Justin’s rehabilitation now back at the home he can’t remember with Dallas. There’s still a lot of emotion, but what fell off for me was the lack of plot. The book became extremely repetitive in dialogue, and that extended to the plot. A rinse and repeat of Justin and Dallas’s everyday life and his slow recovery. I know the author was trying to keep things realistic but it just felt like a filler book.
Finally we get to this book and luckily there’s more development, but some of the repetitive problems of book 2 followed. Justin is in a much better place recovery wise. He will never be who he was physically or mentally, but he regained some memories, gone back to work part time, and is very much in love again with Dallas. The story is very predictable, but a nice conclusion to the overall arch.
All in all I did enjoy this, but I do think this could’ve been 2 books instead of 3 🤷🏻♀️😂😆
If you’re interested in the amnesia trope I’d recommend giving this one a try.
- Pieces of You (book 1) 4.25 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Pieces of Me (book 2) 3.25 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Pieces of Us (book 3) 3.75 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’m going to write one review here for the whole series because I’m lazy 😂
I recently started diving into the amnesia trope and I’ve seen several GR friends adore and recommend this series. After reading through I can definitely see why. It’s a really sweet and heartbreaking story about two people navigating through the unimaginable.
In book 1 we meet Justin and Dallas who are motorcycle mechanics that have been together going on 5 yrs. Justin gets hit by truck in a horrific accident and along with several physical injuries he also suffers a brain injury which causes him to forget the last 5 yrs of his life, including Dallas. In this book they mostly explore Justin’s first stage of recovery in the hospital. I don’t know much about real life amnesia but the author seemed to go the route of portraying it more based in reality. Book 1 is not a sexy or fun book my any means, but it is chock full of emotion and really well done.
As we move onto book 2 things start to get misty for me as Justin would say. Book 2 explores Justin’s rehabilitation now back at the home he can’t remember with Dallas. There’s still a lot of emotion, but what fell off for me was the lack of plot. The book became extremely repetitive in dialogue, and that extended to the plot. A rinse and repeat of Justin and Dallas’s everyday life and his slow recovery. I know the author was trying to keep things realistic but it just felt like a filler book.
Finally we get to this book and luckily there’s more development, but some of the repetitive problems of book 2 followed. Justin is in a much better place recovery wise. He will never be who he was physically or mentally, but he regained some memories, gone back to work part time, and is very much in love again with Dallas. The story is very predictable, but a nice conclusion to the overall arch.
All in all I did enjoy this, but I do think this could’ve been 2 books instead of 3 🤷🏻♀️😂😆
If you’re interested in the amnesia trope I’d recommend giving this one a try.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 26, 2020
Wow, what an amazing trilogy, and a wonderful third installment.
Justin and Dallas are just so in love, and they are so strong together, and they make each other better and are so beyond in love with each other, it's beautiful.
In this third installment, we mainly get to see their story finish, and how they get to a settled and happy place, and how their love can get them through anything.
There is some drama in this, but it is handled well and it just makes these two all the more strong.
We got some sexytimes too and it was made even better by the rebuilding of their relationship throughout the first two books, and it was sweet and hot and passionate and made cute by Justin and his comments and eagerness and everything.
I adored this whole series and this third installment was a wonderful way to finish out Justin and Dallas' story.
And Justin never quite regained all of his memories, but the fact that he remembered snippets here and there and fell head over heals for Dallas all over again meant it was okay. I was fine with it, when normally I reallyyy want the amnesiac to remember everything. But what Justin remembered was enough, and he never lost who he truly was, and his love for Dallas, which made me a happy camper.
I absolutely adored this and give it two huge thumbs up. Highly recommended! <3
Justin and Dallas are just so in love, and they are so strong together, and they make each other better and are so beyond in love with each other, it's beautiful.
In this third installment, we mainly get to see their story finish, and how they get to a settled and happy place, and how their love can get them through anything.
There is some drama in this, but it is handled well and it just makes these two all the more strong.
We got some sexytimes too and it was made even better by the rebuilding of their relationship throughout the first two books, and it was sweet and hot and passionate and made cute by Justin and his comments and eagerness and everything.
I adored this whole series and this third installment was a wonderful way to finish out Justin and Dallas' story.
And Justin never quite regained all of his memories, but the fact that he remembered snippets here and there and fell head over heals for Dallas all over again meant it was okay. I was fine with it, when normally I reallyyy want the amnesiac to remember everything. But what Justin remembered was enough, and he never lost who he truly was, and his love for Dallas, which made me a happy camper.
I absolutely adored this and give it two huge thumbs up. Highly recommended! <3
March 30, 2024
Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.
“You went before me, so I asked him if he’d ever seen a dick as big as yours.” I shot him a look. “You didn’t.” He grinned sleepily. “Did. But he didn’t answer me. Did smile though.” “Oh God.”
I really liked that there was a bit more going on in this third and final book. There was obviously tons happening in the first book, but even though it’s just been a lovely love story since then, my brain needs something more to happen after a while. Stuff going down kept me interested.
I also didn’t expect the spice to be so damn hot, after the (understandable) slow burn in the previous books. Justin loves getting a good dicking, and it was fun to read, as well as very sweet in ways, because it was another way for Dallas and Justin to reconnect.
The found family aspect was so nice as well. I love reading about supportive and loving chosen family. These boys deserve all the good friends they can get.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Established couple
Size difference
Size Queen
Found family
Multiple orgasms
Hands-free Os
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Recovery from TBI and retrograde amnesia
Homophobic parent
Hospitalization
Medical emergency
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, mostly single (1st and last chapter from Justin’s POV)
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 30 and not specified
Series: Trilogy, book 3
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 189
Because when I fell in love with you, it was forever. In health and in sickness, or however that goes.” He chuckled, just for a half a second, then sniffled into my shirt. “And you wanna know what else love is?” I went on. “It’s amazing and wonderful. It gives me strength and hope, and it makes me realise there’s more to my life than just me. Falling in love with you, Juss, was the single best thing to ever happen to me. Ever. I was feeling kinda lost until you came into my life.”
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“You went before me, so I asked him if he’d ever seen a dick as big as yours.” I shot him a look. “You didn’t.” He grinned sleepily. “Did. But he didn’t answer me. Did smile though.” “Oh God.”
I really liked that there was a bit more going on in this third and final book. There was obviously tons happening in the first book, but even though it’s just been a lovely love story since then, my brain needs something more to happen after a while. Stuff going down kept me interested.
I also didn’t expect the spice to be so damn hot, after the (understandable) slow burn in the previous books. Justin loves getting a good dicking, and it was fun to read, as well as very sweet in ways, because it was another way for Dallas and Justin to reconnect.
The found family aspect was so nice as well. I love reading about supportive and loving chosen family. These boys deserve all the good friends they can get.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Established couple
Size difference
Size Queen
Found family
Multiple orgasms
Hands-free Os
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Recovery from TBI and retrograde amnesia
Homophobic parent
Hospitalization
Medical emergency
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, mostly single (1st and last chapter from Justin’s POV)
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 30 and not specified
Series: Trilogy, book 3
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 189
Because when I fell in love with you, it was forever. In health and in sickness, or however that goes.” He chuckled, just for a half a second, then sniffled into my shirt. “And you wanna know what else love is?” I went on. “It’s amazing and wonderful. It gives me strength and hope, and it makes me realise there’s more to my life than just me. Falling in love with you, Juss, was the single best thing to ever happen to me. Ever. I was feeling kinda lost until you came into my life.”
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April 2, 2024
The sweetest hurt/comfort series ever.
Dal and Jusso were everything.I loved how they loved each other.In particular, the way Jusso fell in love with Dal again was beautifully written.Usually, I would take a break between finishing a book in a series and starting the next one.But I couldn't put this down for a minute. That's surprising because I'm usually not a big fan of sweet and wholesome romances. I easily get tired of them, but these books were so hard to put down.
I was thoroughly invested in their relationship.
Dal is such a great boyfriend, he never for once stopped letting Jusso know how much he loved him, never let Jusso down and always knew what Jusso wanted.
Also, Jusso 🫂 I wanted to give him a huge hug every single time he thought less of himself. And I love him more for giving Squish 🐾a new life
Dal and Jusso were everything.I loved how they loved each other.In particular, the way Jusso fell in love with Dal again was beautifully written.Usually, I would take a break between finishing a book in a series and starting the next one.But I couldn't put this down for a minute. That's surprising because I'm usually not a big fan of sweet and wholesome romances. I easily get tired of them, but these books were so hard to put down.
I was thoroughly invested in their relationship.
Dal is such a great boyfriend, he never for once stopped letting Jusso know how much he loved him, never let Jusso down and always knew what Jusso wanted.
Also, Jusso 🫂 I wanted to give him a huge hug every single time he thought less of himself. And I love him more for giving Squish 🐾a new life
August 17, 2020
Dallas and Justin’s life’s pieces keep trying to fit !
In this third book of Aussies Justin and Dallas, we see how far they have come since the debilitating injuries Justin is surviving. It’s been a rollercoaster ride since the accident, of good and bad, but things are going well in his recovery. He works part of each day in the mechanic shop, and rests and snuggles with Dallas every night. They progress with their sexy times, too.
All is well until Justin’s hateful Mom shows up, asking for money that she read about in the newspaper. She’s a vicious, vile woman and her visit sends Justin to the hospital.
This is a heartfelt tale, full of great explanations about TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury, the physical therapy and mental therapy he goes through. We learn and see how every issue smooths itself out. She keeps calling, but they handle it.
I loved our men, their mechanics, and all of the shining characters.
This is well done, beautifully told, and will warm your soul.
Many thanks to N. R. Walker for this dynamic, important trilogy.
I was thoroughly entertained, and happy to watch the “pieces” come together.
The epilogue is lovely.
Highly recommended.
ENJOY !
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In this third book of Aussies Justin and Dallas, we see how far they have come since the debilitating injuries Justin is surviving. It’s been a rollercoaster ride since the accident, of good and bad, but things are going well in his recovery. He works part of each day in the mechanic shop, and rests and snuggles with Dallas every night. They progress with their sexy times, too.
All is well until Justin’s hateful Mom shows up, asking for money that she read about in the newspaper. She’s a vicious, vile woman and her visit sends Justin to the hospital.
This is a heartfelt tale, full of great explanations about TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury, the physical therapy and mental therapy he goes through. We learn and see how every issue smooths itself out. She keeps calling, but they handle it.
I loved our men, their mechanics, and all of the shining characters.
This is well done, beautifully told, and will warm your soul.
Many thanks to N. R. Walker for this dynamic, important trilogy.
I was thoroughly entertained, and happy to watch the “pieces” come together.
The epilogue is lovely.
Highly recommended.
ENJOY !
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August 3, 2021
crying on the beach
if love isn't like Dallas's and Justin's, i don't want it
if love isn't like Dallas's and Justin's, i don't want it
July 25, 2020
4.25
This is the conclusion to Justin and Dallas's story. If you've read my review of the first book, Pieces of You , you'll know that I adored that book. And while I didn't quite love these latter installments as much as I did the first, that's not because there's anything wrong with them. The first book was just... seeing Dallas and Justin for the first time was something special. The two of them are still special though.
The first book was about the accident and the initial shock of amnesia. The second focused more starting recovery, and the mundane, but still important, concern about money. Now, we've gotten to the part about the long, and often frustrating, recovery process that won't always be a straight line. And about the rest of Dallas and Justin's lives together.
And I think one of the things that make these characters so special is how ordinary they are. It's something you often see with N.R. Walker anyway—people who feel normal, with friends, jobs and stable professional lives. The extraordinary situation with Justin's amnesia just amplifies their human-ness. Dallas and Justin are just two mechanics who met and fell in love. This trauma was never supposed to be their life. But it is, and seeing them having to deal with it hits harder because they feel real.
I love Dallas and Justin. I love how much they care about each other. I love their selfless concern for the other person, even as they're going through something themself. I love that they're a team in all of this. I love their hugs. I love that they communicate so well. I just love everything about their relationship, okay? And I'm equal parts devastated for what they're going through, and awed by how strong they are.
I also love the amount of research N.R. Walker did. I feel like that's a strange thing to add after the sappiness of the above paragraph but had to do it. You can tell that Walker really looked into amnesia and traumatic brain injury before including them in the novel. And I appreciate that. I love learning via novels. Imago did something similar, and I loved it then too.
To conclude, I just want to say that I loved this series. It has one of the most beautiful relationships. It has heartbreak without angst. And it showed us that external conflict works just fine, and you don't always need to make your protagonists fall out. Also, if you hadn't guessed, I highly recommend this book. And if you somehow ended up here without reading the previous two books, I recommend the full series. I don't think I gave many big spoilers for the series so it should be fine.
This is the conclusion to Justin and Dallas's story. If you've read my review of the first book, Pieces of You , you'll know that I adored that book. And while I didn't quite love these latter installments as much as I did the first, that's not because there's anything wrong with them. The first book was just... seeing Dallas and Justin for the first time was something special. The two of them are still special though.
The first book was about the accident and the initial shock of amnesia. The second focused more starting recovery, and the mundane, but still important, concern about money. Now, we've gotten to the part about the long, and often frustrating, recovery process that won't always be a straight line. And about the rest of Dallas and Justin's lives together.
And I think one of the things that make these characters so special is how ordinary they are. It's something you often see with N.R. Walker anyway—people who feel normal, with friends, jobs and stable professional lives. The extraordinary situation with Justin's amnesia just amplifies their human-ness. Dallas and Justin are just two mechanics who met and fell in love. This trauma was never supposed to be their life. But it is, and seeing them having to deal with it hits harder because they feel real.
I love Dallas and Justin. I love how much they care about each other. I love their selfless concern for the other person, even as they're going through something themself. I love that they're a team in all of this. I love their hugs. I love that they communicate so well. I just love everything about their relationship, okay? And I'm equal parts devastated for what they're going through, and awed by how strong they are.
I also love the amount of research N.R. Walker did. I feel like that's a strange thing to add after the sappiness of the above paragraph but had to do it. You can tell that Walker really looked into amnesia and traumatic brain injury before including them in the novel. And I appreciate that. I love learning via novels. Imago did something similar, and I loved it then too.
To conclude, I just want to say that I loved this series. It has one of the most beautiful relationships. It has heartbreak without angst. And it showed us that external conflict works just fine, and you don't always need to make your protagonists fall out. Also, if you hadn't guessed, I highly recommend this book. And if you somehow ended up here without reading the previous two books, I recommend the full series. I don't think I gave many big spoilers for the series so it should be fine.
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