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Fractured Souls #3
Tatters of Tracy
Secrets have a way of consuming you, eating you from the inside out and destroying your soul. I would know. I’m keeping the biggest secret of all. A secret that would destroy the man I love if he ever found out.
Blake Frenshaw is nothing if not persistent, and his attempt to blackmail me into marriage was just the tip of the iceberg of things he was willing to do to keep me.
Tragedy tore us apart, but the truth would bring a life of nothing but suffering. The truth would be the end of him, and I won’t allow it. If forcing Blake to stay away from me is the only way to ensure he isn’t destroyed, then I’ll sacrifice my heart—my happiness—to guarantee his.
Not everyone gets a happy ending in life, and if I have to give up mine so Blake can have his, then that’s exactly what I’ll do.
Recommended Reading Order:
1. Remnants of Riley
2. Taunting Tracy
3. Tatters of Tracy
This book contains dark elements that may not be for everyone. Please review the content warnings in the author's note before reading. This book is the third in a series of interconnected standalone novels. While each couple's books may be read independently, Taunting Tracy MUST be read before Tatters of Tracy.
Blake Frenshaw is nothing if not persistent, and his attempt to blackmail me into marriage was just the tip of the iceberg of things he was willing to do to keep me.
Tragedy tore us apart, but the truth would bring a life of nothing but suffering. The truth would be the end of him, and I won’t allow it. If forcing Blake to stay away from me is the only way to ensure he isn’t destroyed, then I’ll sacrifice my heart—my happiness—to guarantee his.
Not everyone gets a happy ending in life, and if I have to give up mine so Blake can have his, then that’s exactly what I’ll do.
Recommended Reading Order:
1. Remnants of Riley
2. Taunting Tracy
3. Tatters of Tracy
This book contains dark elements that may not be for everyone. Please review the content warnings in the author's note before reading. This book is the third in a series of interconnected standalone novels. While each couple's books may be read independently, Taunting Tracy MUST be read before Tatters of Tracy.
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337 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 26, 2025
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March 6, 2025
Another winner from this author. I loved Tracy, but she wasn't my favorite by a long shot. You get to know Vin and for some unknown reason. He gave me the teddy bear vibes, even knowing what he does. I loved how the story unfolded. I knew it would be intense, but I didn't expect to go through the feelings while I read it. I can not sing high enough praises for this series or even just this book. It is such an interesting story. I will forever treasure Taunting Tracy and Tatters of Tracy.
March 15, 2025
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Review: This was the closure I needed for Blake and Tracys story, but man did the journey hurt to get there. I'm pretty sure I was already crying by the end of chapter two but mostly because the ending of Taunting Tracy was still very fresh in my mind.
My biggest heartbreak was watching Tracy struggle through all the guilt she has piled on herself and for taking on things that were never her fault. She went down a very dark path that she almost lost her battle with. I loved that Emmett was the one who caught on quickly and pointed it out. The moment in the bar bathroom with all of them just about broke me. Ugh my heart! Blake was absolute perfection in this book. The way he never gave up on her no matter how angry, hurt, and broken he was over Tracy. He was very determined, and I was here for every second of it.
I know that more than likely the next book in the series is for Jax and Emery, but I am literally on my knees begging for a Vin book! He's a mystery I need to solve, and I just know his book will be off the charts crazy and all kinds of hot. Either way I'm ready for what comes next. I highly recommend checking all the trigger warnings before reading this book and make sure you have read Remnants of Riley and Taunting Tracy first before starting this book.
Thank you so much to this author and Naughty Nook PR for being able to read this ARC. I can't express how much I have loved this series so far.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Review: This was the closure I needed for Blake and Tracys story, but man did the journey hurt to get there. I'm pretty sure I was already crying by the end of chapter two but mostly because the ending of Taunting Tracy was still very fresh in my mind.
My biggest heartbreak was watching Tracy struggle through all the guilt she has piled on herself and for taking on things that were never her fault. She went down a very dark path that she almost lost her battle with. I loved that Emmett was the one who caught on quickly and pointed it out. The moment in the bar bathroom with all of them just about broke me. Ugh my heart! Blake was absolute perfection in this book. The way he never gave up on her no matter how angry, hurt, and broken he was over Tracy. He was very determined, and I was here for every second of it.
I know that more than likely the next book in the series is for Jax and Emery, but I am literally on my knees begging for a Vin book! He's a mystery I need to solve, and I just know his book will be off the charts crazy and all kinds of hot. Either way I'm ready for what comes next. I highly recommend checking all the trigger warnings before reading this book and make sure you have read Remnants of Riley and Taunting Tracy first before starting this book.
Thank you so much to this author and Naughty Nook PR for being able to read this ARC. I can't express how much I have loved this series so far.
March 28, 2025
✨️4.35✨️
Oh, my heart. These two went through it. The way I wanted to shake both of them while also wanting to hug them😭
I really enjoyed this duet and getting to know Blake and Tracy. I loved seeing more of Vin because who doesn't love Vin? I'm so excited to see what comes next!!
I highly recommend this series if you haven't read it yet🥰
Tropes:
-Second chance
-Touch her and 💀
-Revenge
-Mental health rep
-Blackmail
-Head over heels, mmc
Thank you so much, A.M Wagner, for the ARC❤️
Oh, my heart. These two went through it. The way I wanted to shake both of them while also wanting to hug them😭
I really enjoyed this duet and getting to know Blake and Tracy. I loved seeing more of Vin because who doesn't love Vin? I'm so excited to see what comes next!!
I highly recommend this series if you haven't read it yet🥰
Tropes:
-Second chance
-Touch her and 💀
-Revenge
-Mental health rep
-Blackmail
-Head over heels, mmc
Thank you so much, A.M Wagner, for the ARC❤️
March 9, 2025
I desperately needed closure after Taunting Tracy and A.M. Wagner delivered….
I needed Blake and Tracy to get that closure…to have Tracy finally be able to let free of the pain of keeping the secrets buried inside her. I needed Blake to continue with his persistence of Tracy marrying him. This book gave me everything I needed for Tracy and Blake’s story to end.
Tatters of Tracy is a book that I highly encourage to read the trigger/content warnings before diving in because the topics A.M. Wagner write about..is deep and dark but the way she conveys them is effortless. There is a flow in the writing of touching on the subject and still continuing with the story.
And she gave us more pieces of Emmett and Riley made me a happy girl!!
I needed Blake and Tracy to get that closure…to have Tracy finally be able to let free of the pain of keeping the secrets buried inside her. I needed Blake to continue with his persistence of Tracy marrying him. This book gave me everything I needed for Tracy and Blake’s story to end.
Tatters of Tracy is a book that I highly encourage to read the trigger/content warnings before diving in because the topics A.M. Wagner write about..is deep and dark but the way she conveys them is effortless. There is a flow in the writing of touching on the subject and still continuing with the story.
And she gave us more pieces of Emmett and Riley made me a happy girl!!
March 25, 2025
Taunting Tracy ended with a cliff hanger 🤯. Now with Tatters of Tracy, we continue with Tracy and Blake’s story, and follow Tracy down a very dark heartbreaking path. So much anguish and torture Tracy puts herself and Blake through it tears at your heart. The push and pull of the two it’s a constant roller coaster ride, two very stubborn characters that also love so deeply. In this third book, A. M. Wagner dives into trauma, PTSD and depression. And brings attention to the fact that trauma is not something you get over in a few months, it can years. The emotional torture Tracy has with herself and with Blake, who won’t let her go even at her darkest moments culminates the essence of this story.
So as much as this is a romance there are elements of grief, addiction, bullying, and dark romance. And as always A. M. Wagner gives a solid level of suspense in each book that has you as consumed till the end.
March 20, 2025
Wow! This series just keeps getting better and better. Tatters of Tracy is the conclusion to Tracy and Blake's story from Taunting. We see Tracy continue to spiral in her grief and keep everyone in the dark. She battles so many thoughts and worries about the accident with Whit. Blake continues to try to get her to open up but she refuses. Her secrets not only affect her relationship with Blake but also the one with Riley. When someone from both Tracy and Blake's past comes back and threatens her safety, Blake does whatever he can to save her. Tracy finally opens up about why she keeps pushing him away. Will Blake react like she believes he will and leave her?
April 2, 2025
Recommended Reading Order:
1. Remnants of Riley
2. Taunting Tracy
3. Tatters of Tracy
This book contains dark elements that may not be for everyone. Please review the content warnings in the author's note before reading. This book is the third in a series of interconnected standalone novels. While each couple's books may be read independently, Taunting Tracy MUST be read before Tatters of Tracy.
What a rollercoaster of a book. There was so much happening but in a good way. I couldn’t put this book down.
I really want a Vin book! 🥵
Please be sure you read the 2 books before this so you know what’s going on.
Check your triggers
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
1. Remnants of Riley
2. Taunting Tracy
3. Tatters of Tracy
This book contains dark elements that may not be for everyone. Please review the content warnings in the author's note before reading. This book is the third in a series of interconnected standalone novels. While each couple's books may be read independently, Taunting Tracy MUST be read before Tatters of Tracy.
What a rollercoaster of a book. There was so much happening but in a good way. I couldn’t put this book down.
I really want a Vin book! 🥵
Please be sure you read the 2 books before this so you know what’s going on.
Check your triggers
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
March 29, 2025
Another great book from this author. This storyline took me on an emotional rollercoaster. I loved the ending. I am hoping there will be a Jax and Emery book, where we can see the established characters more.
This book is packed with morally grey men and some questionable choices made by the characters, all of which made for a fantastic journey.
Please be aware of the trigger warnings!
This book is packed with morally grey men and some questionable choices made by the characters, all of which made for a fantastic journey.
Please be aware of the trigger warnings!
March 21, 2025
After the ending of Taunting Tracy I was SCREAMING for this book. It definitely did not disappoint. Like holy cow....my emotions were all over the place with this book. Being in Tracy's inner thoughts was brutal. Poor girl was bottling everything up inside and blaming herself. She would not let anyone in, even the one she loved deeply. I will say part of this book had me wanting to shake Tracy's shoulders and telling her to snap out of it, to just let them in!
Blake was never going to let her go. While being a wee bit psycho and obsessive, he loved her with everything he had. Even after 5 years, there's nothing she could do to push him away. And I swear this man's mouth just got filthier this book.
Just know without this book your heart my ache, but it'll heal in the end.
YOU MUST READY TAUNTING TRACY BEFORE READING TATTERS OF TRACY!! I will not stress that enough lol.
Blake was never going to let her go. While being a wee bit psycho and obsessive, he loved her with everything he had. Even after 5 years, there's nothing she could do to push him away. And I swear this man's mouth just got filthier this book.
Just know without this book your heart my ache, but it'll heal in the end.
YOU MUST READY TAUNTING TRACY BEFORE READING TATTERS OF TRACY!! I will not stress that enough lol.
March 21, 2025
Wow wow wow wow
This is the closure needed…..this is exactly what I wanted to happen in the end
I love all the characters…..
What a ride this series has been and I am so glad I was here for it
Dare I say, are we getting another book???
This is the closure needed…..this is exactly what I wanted to happen in the end
I love all the characters…..
What a ride this series has been and I am so glad I was here for it
Dare I say, are we getting another book???
March 28, 2025
The are no words to describe what this book did to me. The chokehold it had on me from page one to the end. This is a continuation and perfect ending from the previous book, Taunting Tracy, which ends with a cliffhanger. While the first book left us with questions, this book answers them. You could feel Tracy’s heartache within these pages and how much she guilt herself over what happened in the previous book. The way she decided to deal with the guilt was by silently destroying both of them. Blake continues to be the obsessive, protective, morally grey man; however, toward the end of the book, we see what he is willing to do to help her heal. I still love their banter and the spiciness, it was off the chart. Love seeing Riley and Emmett.
Although this book is part of the Fracture Souls Series, it is part of the duet that the first book, Taunting Tracy, needs to be read first. This book deals with some heavy topics so please read TWs. Thank you to the author for providing me with an arc. The review is my own opinion.
Although this book is part of the Fracture Souls Series, it is part of the duet that the first book, Taunting Tracy, needs to be read first. This book deals with some heavy topics so please read TWs. Thank you to the author for providing me with an arc. The review is my own opinion.
March 8, 2025
ARC Review 💛
(Taunting Tracy out NOW)
(Tatters of Tracy coming March 26)
bLuRb rEvEaL ❤️🔥
Secrets have a way of consuming you, eating you from the inside out and destroying your soul. I would know. I'm keeping the biggest secret of all. A secret that would destroy the man I love if he ever found out.
Blake Frenshaw is nothing if not persistent, and his attempt to blackmail me into marriage was just the tip of the iceberg of things he was willing to do to keep me.
Tragedy tore us apart, but the truth would bring a life of nothing but suffering. The truth would be the end of him, and I won't allow it. If forcing Blake to stay away from me is the only way to ensure he isn't destroyed, then I'll scarifice my heart - my happiness - to guarantee his.
Not everyone gets a happy ending in life, and if I have to give up mine so Blake can have his, then that's exactly what I'll do.
Tropes:
* Second chance romance
* Revenge
* Boss / Employee
* Touch her and d!e
* Forced proximity
* Mental health rep
* Healing / growth
* Blackmail
Review:
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4.5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
what can i say to properly convey how i feel about this book? i feel like there are NO words to describe what i feel about this book and how i felt while reading it! i devoured this book in less than a day and it was the PERFECT way to give us some closure after what happened in Taunting Tracy.
Blake's heartache in the first few pages had me crying. Tracy continously pushed him away - restraining order? yep. moving away? did that. but did that stop him? nope. no matter what, Blake never gave up. he was there for Tracy - even if she didn't want him there.
Blake is the morally grey man we all want. the wedding dress scene? chef's kiss 🤌🏼🥵
this author has an impeccable writing style and i honestly am still a bit speechless after finishing this. so if my review seems half-assed i have NO words to describe this!!!
this book was complete perfection.
‼️ PLEASE REMEMBER TO READ CONTENT WARNINGS ‼️
your mental health matters 🫶🏼
go read Taunting Tracy. and be ready to bawl your eyes out on March 26 😭
(Taunting Tracy out NOW)
(Tatters of Tracy coming March 26)
bLuRb rEvEaL ❤️🔥
Secrets have a way of consuming you, eating you from the inside out and destroying your soul. I would know. I'm keeping the biggest secret of all. A secret that would destroy the man I love if he ever found out.
Blake Frenshaw is nothing if not persistent, and his attempt to blackmail me into marriage was just the tip of the iceberg of things he was willing to do to keep me.
Tragedy tore us apart, but the truth would bring a life of nothing but suffering. The truth would be the end of him, and I won't allow it. If forcing Blake to stay away from me is the only way to ensure he isn't destroyed, then I'll scarifice my heart - my happiness - to guarantee his.
Not everyone gets a happy ending in life, and if I have to give up mine so Blake can have his, then that's exactly what I'll do.
Tropes:
* Second chance romance
* Revenge
* Boss / Employee
* Touch her and d!e
* Forced proximity
* Mental health rep
* Healing / growth
* Blackmail
Review:
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4.5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
what can i say to properly convey how i feel about this book? i feel like there are NO words to describe what i feel about this book and how i felt while reading it! i devoured this book in less than a day and it was the PERFECT way to give us some closure after what happened in Taunting Tracy.
Blake's heartache in the first few pages had me crying. Tracy continously pushed him away - restraining order? yep. moving away? did that. but did that stop him? nope. no matter what, Blake never gave up. he was there for Tracy - even if she didn't want him there.
Blake is the morally grey man we all want. the wedding dress scene? chef's kiss 🤌🏼🥵
this author has an impeccable writing style and i honestly am still a bit speechless after finishing this. so if my review seems half-assed i have NO words to describe this!!!
this book was complete perfection.
‼️ PLEASE REMEMBER TO READ CONTENT WARNINGS ‼️
your mental health matters 🫶🏼
go read Taunting Tracy. and be ready to bawl your eyes out on March 26 😭
March 6, 2025
Book 1 left needing/wanting more answers soo many answers needed… Tracy experienced straight hell at the end of book 1 and book 2 doesn’t let up she’s coping or lack there of and in the process has ruined boor Blake.. can all the hell and chaos be forgiven can our tormented Tracy allow herself the peace?? Can Blake get the love of his life back?? Be ready to be wreck and put back together a few times
March 22, 2025
⭐️ARC REVIEW⭐️
♡”𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙤 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙩. 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙤 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮. 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙞𝙭 𝙞𝙩…” ♡
This book took me a few days to get through because of how it tore me apart emotionally. A.M. WAGNER!!! Please! Have mercy on me! This book….this duet…is going to the top of one of my all time favourites. If you know me you know I love my book men to hate me before they love me. Give me all the pain. Give me all the angst. The emotional turmoil. And most importantly…give me a strong female lead who even when her world is falling apart, puts a brave face forward and gets things done. And this book has it ALL!! PLEASE READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS!!!
The cliffhanger we were left on (literally dangling by one pinky toe😩) in book one, continues here in book two. We pick up where we left off and Blake had me sobbing by chapter two. The raw pain and emotion that man was feeling and going through was PALPABLE. THIS just shows that even the strongest, most morally grey of men, can be torn apart when the love of their life is in turmoil.
Tracy is not in a good place mentally or emotionally. The weight of her secrets forming her mental health to plummet and rely on drugs to block out the pain. But she refuses to give in. Knowing that she will do ANYTHING to protect Blake and make sure HE is happy. Restraining order, moving states…she does it all to keep her distance. But Blake is relentless. Determined to get her to marry him by any means necessary.
A.M. Wagner really tapped in to the nitty gritty of how people with PTSD really think and suffer every day. And she did it without sugar coating it. Myself as I person who has C-PTSD really appreciated this and it made me feel more connected to this story because I could truly feel and relate to the pain and often times hopelessness you feel when you have this type of mental health issue. It really put into perspective how much Tracy was suffering. It was heartbreaking to read.
But through it all Tracy was strong even if she was falling apart on the inside. She refused to show weakness. Refused to loose her sassiness and those qualities that made her uniquely HER. I WAS glad though when she finally told Blake the truth. I could physically feel the stress leave my body as she came clean and let him help her get rid of that burden that was never hers to carry in the first place.
These two deserved their happy ending more than anyone one. They have been through the fire and back so many times, I wasn’t even sure if they would get it in the end. But they did. Spiciness and all.
Thank you thank you thank you A.M. Wagner for this absolutely beautifully heartbreaking story 💛
🥃Second Chance Romance
💛Revenge
🥃Blackmail
💛Touch Her and 💀
🥃Boss x Employee
💛Mental Health Rep
🥃Addiction
💛Healing/Growth
🥃SA (not by MMC)
💛Mentions of Miscarriage
🥃Death of a Sibling
💛Forced Marriage
🥃Mafia Adjacent
♡”𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙤 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙩. 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙤 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮. 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙞𝙭 𝙞𝙩…” ♡
This book took me a few days to get through because of how it tore me apart emotionally. A.M. WAGNER!!! Please! Have mercy on me! This book….this duet…is going to the top of one of my all time favourites. If you know me you know I love my book men to hate me before they love me. Give me all the pain. Give me all the angst. The emotional turmoil. And most importantly…give me a strong female lead who even when her world is falling apart, puts a brave face forward and gets things done. And this book has it ALL!! PLEASE READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS!!!
The cliffhanger we were left on (literally dangling by one pinky toe😩) in book one, continues here in book two. We pick up where we left off and Blake had me sobbing by chapter two. The raw pain and emotion that man was feeling and going through was PALPABLE. THIS just shows that even the strongest, most morally grey of men, can be torn apart when the love of their life is in turmoil.
Tracy is not in a good place mentally or emotionally. The weight of her secrets forming her mental health to plummet and rely on drugs to block out the pain. But she refuses to give in. Knowing that she will do ANYTHING to protect Blake and make sure HE is happy. Restraining order, moving states…she does it all to keep her distance. But Blake is relentless. Determined to get her to marry him by any means necessary.
A.M. Wagner really tapped in to the nitty gritty of how people with PTSD really think and suffer every day. And she did it without sugar coating it. Myself as I person who has C-PTSD really appreciated this and it made me feel more connected to this story because I could truly feel and relate to the pain and often times hopelessness you feel when you have this type of mental health issue. It really put into perspective how much Tracy was suffering. It was heartbreaking to read.
But through it all Tracy was strong even if she was falling apart on the inside. She refused to show weakness. Refused to loose her sassiness and those qualities that made her uniquely HER. I WAS glad though when she finally told Blake the truth. I could physically feel the stress leave my body as she came clean and let him help her get rid of that burden that was never hers to carry in the first place.
These two deserved their happy ending more than anyone one. They have been through the fire and back so many times, I wasn’t even sure if they would get it in the end. But they did. Spiciness and all.
Thank you thank you thank you A.M. Wagner for this absolutely beautifully heartbreaking story 💛
🥃Second Chance Romance
💛Revenge
🥃Blackmail
💛Touch Her and 💀
🥃Boss x Employee
💛Mental Health Rep
🥃Addiction
💛Healing/Growth
🥃SA (not by MMC)
💛Mentions of Miscarriage
🥃Death of a Sibling
💛Forced Marriage
🥃Mafia Adjacent
March 9, 2025
𝒯𝒶𝓉𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓈 𝑜𝒻 𝒯𝓇𝒶𝒸𝑒𝓎 💛✨
By A.M. Wagner
♾️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
What to expect:
💍second chance romance
💍boss/employee
💍revenge
💍blackmail
💍mental health rep
💍touch her and 💀
💍healing/growth
💍forced proximity
Where do I even begin… This book is going to live in my brain rent free for the rest of my life! I was absolutely shattered and then put back together in a way that I thought my chest might explode 🥰 thankfully Taunting Tracey and Tatters of Tracey are being released so close together because I was literally left staring at the wall.
Blake and Tracey are PUT THROUGH IT, to the point where you are constantly wondering if they will ever get their HEA but it was honestly written so perfectly and made it that much more impactful when they finally do.
Blake has to be one of my all time favorite MMC’s. That man is DETERMINED to make Tracey his wife even if it means a little blackmail might be involved 👀💀 when he says “my wife” all bets are off 🫠😅
One of my favorite things in this book was seeing Tracey get through her struggles, and the word struggles is putting it lightly but seeing her fire come back gave me goosebumps multiple times. Also the way that A.M. Wagner wrote her character, never once did I feel like this woman is weak and whiney, she was strong and sassy and so determined but also so broken. I don’t even know if this is coming across how I want it to but I just LOVE Tracey. Thank you A.M. for writing a female character that is going through some of the most unimaginable struggles and not making her seem weak. Beautifully done! 🥹🫶🏻
Another thing I absolutely loved about this book was getting to see more of Emmett and Riley. Riley and her bloody chickens. I can’t, they are my favorite thing ever. The relationship between Tracey and Emmett had me laughing multiple times and made me love that man even more which I didn’t think was possible. Totally gave annoying sister and grumpy brother vibes 😂
Did I mention the spice?! Oooofffff the spice is top freaking tier and will have you panting for more. 😮💨
I am truly obsessed with this series and after reading that epilogue I am absolutely feral for the next book! 👀
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book 🖤
Tatters of Tracey will be available March 26 ✨
By A.M. Wagner
♾️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
What to expect:
💍second chance romance
💍boss/employee
💍revenge
💍blackmail
💍mental health rep
💍touch her and 💀
💍healing/growth
💍forced proximity
Where do I even begin… This book is going to live in my brain rent free for the rest of my life! I was absolutely shattered and then put back together in a way that I thought my chest might explode 🥰 thankfully Taunting Tracey and Tatters of Tracey are being released so close together because I was literally left staring at the wall.
Blake and Tracey are PUT THROUGH IT, to the point where you are constantly wondering if they will ever get their HEA but it was honestly written so perfectly and made it that much more impactful when they finally do.
Blake has to be one of my all time favorite MMC’s. That man is DETERMINED to make Tracey his wife even if it means a little blackmail might be involved 👀💀 when he says “my wife” all bets are off 🫠😅
One of my favorite things in this book was seeing Tracey get through her struggles, and the word struggles is putting it lightly but seeing her fire come back gave me goosebumps multiple times. Also the way that A.M. Wagner wrote her character, never once did I feel like this woman is weak and whiney, she was strong and sassy and so determined but also so broken. I don’t even know if this is coming across how I want it to but I just LOVE Tracey. Thank you A.M. for writing a female character that is going through some of the most unimaginable struggles and not making her seem weak. Beautifully done! 🥹🫶🏻
Another thing I absolutely loved about this book was getting to see more of Emmett and Riley. Riley and her bloody chickens. I can’t, they are my favorite thing ever. The relationship between Tracey and Emmett had me laughing multiple times and made me love that man even more which I didn’t think was possible. Totally gave annoying sister and grumpy brother vibes 😂
Did I mention the spice?! Oooofffff the spice is top freaking tier and will have you panting for more. 😮💨
I am truly obsessed with this series and after reading that epilogue I am absolutely feral for the next book! 👀
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book 🖤
Tatters of Tracey will be available March 26 ✨
March 24, 2025
5/5 ⭐️
Wow. I don’t even know where to begin. What a fucking rollercoaster. After finishing Taunting Tracy, I needed to know what happened, I needed more, and the conclusion of Blake and Tracy’s story did not disappoint, it definitely made me feel a whirlwind of emotions, that’s for damn sure. I ate this book up just like Taunting and finished it in day. This book does have lots of triggers though, so please check those if you have any.
We pick up pretty much where we left off in Taunting before jumping back to the present. Tracy’s holding secrets to her chest that she believes would devastate Blake and in order to protect him, she makes him hate her instead. Blake’s still determined as ever to get Tracy to marry him, even if it means blackmailing her. The two will put each other through the wringer, but will they be able to find their way back to each other?
This book was so beautifully written and it covered topics that a lot of people don’t like to talk about and I think they were covered pretty accurately (at least in my experience). This book is beyond dark romance, it talks about grief, guilt, depression, anxiety, living with survivor’s guilt, addiction, being a functioning addict, therapy, and recovery. It is a very emotional journey, and even though these characters are fictional, I definitely could feel the emotions that were being portrayed through the pages.
It was heartbreaking watching Tracy’s downward spiral and how much she had changed since Taunting. Her grief was so powerful and devastating, but I could relate to her so hard. Blake is just trying to understand and he’s in the dark and even though he’s so frustrated with her, he doesn’t give up on her. Does he go about it the wrong way or go too far sometimes? Absolutely. But that what makes him such a complex character you love him and you hate him. I’m just so glad that they did get their happy ending in the end.
Now what’s the next book in the series? We were hinted to two possibilities? Maybe? We had a snippet of Vin, Mr. Gangster and Jax. So he’s story’s next.
Tropes:
💛Lovers to Enemies to Lovers Again
🩶Second Chance
💛Revenge
🩶Forced Marriage
💛Mental Health Rep
🩶Addiction Rep
Thank you to the author for the ARC in return for an honest review.
~ARC Review
Wow. I don’t even know where to begin. What a fucking rollercoaster. After finishing Taunting Tracy, I needed to know what happened, I needed more, and the conclusion of Blake and Tracy’s story did not disappoint, it definitely made me feel a whirlwind of emotions, that’s for damn sure. I ate this book up just like Taunting and finished it in day. This book does have lots of triggers though, so please check those if you have any.
We pick up pretty much where we left off in Taunting before jumping back to the present. Tracy’s holding secrets to her chest that she believes would devastate Blake and in order to protect him, she makes him hate her instead. Blake’s still determined as ever to get Tracy to marry him, even if it means blackmailing her. The two will put each other through the wringer, but will they be able to find their way back to each other?
This book was so beautifully written and it covered topics that a lot of people don’t like to talk about and I think they were covered pretty accurately (at least in my experience). This book is beyond dark romance, it talks about grief, guilt, depression, anxiety, living with survivor’s guilt, addiction, being a functioning addict, therapy, and recovery. It is a very emotional journey, and even though these characters are fictional, I definitely could feel the emotions that were being portrayed through the pages.
It was heartbreaking watching Tracy’s downward spiral and how much she had changed since Taunting. Her grief was so powerful and devastating, but I could relate to her so hard. Blake is just trying to understand and he’s in the dark and even though he’s so frustrated with her, he doesn’t give up on her. Does he go about it the wrong way or go too far sometimes? Absolutely. But that what makes him such a complex character you love him and you hate him. I’m just so glad that they did get their happy ending in the end.
Now what’s the next book in the series? We were hinted to two possibilities? Maybe? We had a snippet of Vin, Mr. Gangster and Jax. So he’s story’s next.
Tropes:
💛Lovers to Enemies to Lovers Again
🩶Second Chance
💛Revenge
🩶Forced Marriage
💛Mental Health Rep
🩶Addiction Rep
Thank you to the author for the ARC in return for an honest review.
~ARC Review
March 26, 2025
A.M. Wagner's "Tatters of Tracy" is a raw, visceral, and utterly unforgettable conclusion to Blake and Tracy's tumultuous journey, picking up in the emotionally charged aftermath of "Taunting Tracy." Prepare for a literary experience that will grip your heart from the very first page and refuse to let go. Blake's opening heartache is a gut punch, a palpable manifestation of the agonizing chasm Tracy has desperately tried to create between them through restraining orders and geographical distance. Yet, his unwavering devotion burns brighter than ever, solidifying his status as the morally grey hero you'll find yourself fiercely rooting for, even as your own heart aches alongside his.
Tracy's internal struggle is portrayed with an unflinching and deeply empathetic hand. Wagner delves into the raw realities of guilt, trauma, and the insidious grip of PTSD, refusing to offer any easy outs. Witnessing Tracy's descent into darkness is heartbreaking, but her inherent strength and resilient spirit flicker even in her darkest moments. It's a testament to Wagner's masterful storytelling that you'll simultaneously want to shield her and cheer her on as she battles her inner demons. Blake, through it all, remains her steadfast anchor, his love a relentless force determined to break through her carefully constructed walls. Their chemistry is electric, a potent blend of yearning and undeniable connection that culminates in moments of breathtaking intensity. While the journey to their hard-won happiness is fraught with emotional turmoil, the payoff is profoundly satisfying. "Tatters of Tracy" is a powerful exploration of healing, forgiveness, and the enduring strength of a love forged in the fires of adversity. Heed the content warnings, brace yourself for an emotional rollercoaster, and prepare to witness a love story that proves even the most shattered souls can find their way back to wholeness, though I personally yearned for a more expansive exploration of their fully realized happiness in the final moments, feeling the conclusion arrived somewhat abruptly after such an intense build-up.
Thank you A.M. Wagner for writing such an amazing and emotional book! Get yourself a copy now!
Tracy's internal struggle is portrayed with an unflinching and deeply empathetic hand. Wagner delves into the raw realities of guilt, trauma, and the insidious grip of PTSD, refusing to offer any easy outs. Witnessing Tracy's descent into darkness is heartbreaking, but her inherent strength and resilient spirit flicker even in her darkest moments. It's a testament to Wagner's masterful storytelling that you'll simultaneously want to shield her and cheer her on as she battles her inner demons. Blake, through it all, remains her steadfast anchor, his love a relentless force determined to break through her carefully constructed walls. Their chemistry is electric, a potent blend of yearning and undeniable connection that culminates in moments of breathtaking intensity. While the journey to their hard-won happiness is fraught with emotional turmoil, the payoff is profoundly satisfying. "Tatters of Tracy" is a powerful exploration of healing, forgiveness, and the enduring strength of a love forged in the fires of adversity. Heed the content warnings, brace yourself for an emotional rollercoaster, and prepare to witness a love story that proves even the most shattered souls can find their way back to wholeness, though I personally yearned for a more expansive exploration of their fully realized happiness in the final moments, feeling the conclusion arrived somewhat abruptly after such an intense build-up.
Thank you A.M. Wagner for writing such an amazing and emotional book! Get yourself a copy now!
March 23, 2025
Beautiful, heart-wrenching, tragic, emotional, raw, suspenseful, overwhelming, and unforgettable. These are all words I would describe A.M Wagner's newest release Tatters of Tracy. I really enjoyed her previous book Taunting Tracy, but this one was on a whole different level for me. This is book 3 of the Fractured Souls Series, and you definitely need to read Taunting Tracy (book 2) first because Tatters of Tracy picks up right after the cliffhanger we were left on from Taunting Tracy. This was a huge anticipated read for me after I finished the previous book with the way I was left with my heartbreaking and hoping for a repair. When a book can have me so invested that it makes me hurt for the charcaters, cry over them, wish for them and celebrate with them all in one sitting; then it is one that will live inside my head with a story I will not forget. A.M. Wagner didn't come to play when she created this story that made me feel all the emotions while writing about so many tough topics and struggles beautifully.
Our main character's Blake and Tracy went through so many unthinkable things within this book that most wouldn't be able to come back from but Blake is persistent to find out a way to make everything okay again even when Tracy pushes back relentlessly. Throughout the whole story, things slowly piece together, and you gain understanding alongside Blake. In Tatters of Tracy, Blake and Tracy's charcaters developed so much more, and they became more than just fictional character to me. I felt like their pain and struggles were real, as well as the love they both held onto at their lowest moments. Blake is the kind of man you'd want in your corner; never giving up on what they have even in their darkest moments filled with grief, hate, uncertainty, and loss. This story wasn't a light heartfelt story but one with pain and loss, hate and struggles, trauma and addiction, but also one of love and fight, strength and forgiveness, healing and understanding.
**Make sure to be mindful of the Twigger Warnings for this book because it is surrounded with dark elements and sensitive topics**
Our main character's Blake and Tracy went through so many unthinkable things within this book that most wouldn't be able to come back from but Blake is persistent to find out a way to make everything okay again even when Tracy pushes back relentlessly. Throughout the whole story, things slowly piece together, and you gain understanding alongside Blake. In Tatters of Tracy, Blake and Tracy's charcaters developed so much more, and they became more than just fictional character to me. I felt like their pain and struggles were real, as well as the love they both held onto at their lowest moments. Blake is the kind of man you'd want in your corner; never giving up on what they have even in their darkest moments filled with grief, hate, uncertainty, and loss. This story wasn't a light heartfelt story but one with pain and loss, hate and struggles, trauma and addiction, but also one of love and fight, strength and forgiveness, healing and understanding.
**Make sure to be mindful of the Twigger Warnings for this book because it is surrounded with dark elements and sensitive topics**
March 19, 2025
What was that
my heart was so full while reading this book. The tatters of Tracy has made me speechless. I am spellbound. I have no words to explain like this book is God, I really loved this book. It was perfectly dark perfectly romantic And it had all the dark expects of dark romance book which you will be wanting in it now talking about the characters, Blake has my heart, I know some of you will call him red flag and I don't give a damn about it, but for me, he was a man who is there for his woman whenever she needed him. He is a man who will protect his woman at any cost. He is a man who will fight against the world for his woman and he is the man who will never leave his woman no matter what.
Tracy has endured so much in her life. She has faced so many things. Life was not good with her. She had seen a very close death of one of her favourite people, and because of that and some reasons she is forced to stay away from Blake. Now the thing is, she has not told him the actual reason of leaving him, and because of this, he is so mad at her at the same time, he is also in so much love with her, he cannot leave her. He tried his best. He blackmailed her. He forced her. he did everything in his power to make her stay, but she is standing on the decision to leave him, but, you cannot control the fate and you cannot control your destiny. After some point, she reaches out to him after so much of efforts and so much of things that happened in both of their lives. Now, when she finally confesses the actual reason, Blake told her that he is there for her, there is no fault of hers in this and she is not going to leave him. He always used to call her his wife and at the end he made her his wife. I don't know, but I was so full while reading this book. I laughed while reading this. I cried, I got emotional while reading this. I felt in love while reading this, so for me, this book is 5 ⭐️ and no matter what maybe I am sick in my head, but I really love this book to be honest, this was one of the best book that I read till now in this year and I stand on my words.
my heart was so full while reading this book. The tatters of Tracy has made me speechless. I am spellbound. I have no words to explain like this book is God, I really loved this book. It was perfectly dark perfectly romantic And it had all the dark expects of dark romance book which you will be wanting in it now talking about the characters, Blake has my heart, I know some of you will call him red flag and I don't give a damn about it, but for me, he was a man who is there for his woman whenever she needed him. He is a man who will protect his woman at any cost. He is a man who will fight against the world for his woman and he is the man who will never leave his woman no matter what.
Tracy has endured so much in her life. She has faced so many things. Life was not good with her. She had seen a very close death of one of her favourite people, and because of that and some reasons she is forced to stay away from Blake. Now the thing is, she has not told him the actual reason of leaving him, and because of this, he is so mad at her at the same time, he is also in so much love with her, he cannot leave her. He tried his best. He blackmailed her. He forced her. he did everything in his power to make her stay, but she is standing on the decision to leave him, but, you cannot control the fate and you cannot control your destiny. After some point, she reaches out to him after so much of efforts and so much of things that happened in both of their lives. Now, when she finally confesses the actual reason, Blake told her that he is there for her, there is no fault of hers in this and she is not going to leave him. He always used to call her his wife and at the end he made her his wife. I don't know, but I was so full while reading this book. I laughed while reading this. I cried, I got emotional while reading this. I felt in love while reading this, so for me, this book is 5 ⭐️ and no matter what maybe I am sick in my head, but I really love this book to be honest, this was one of the best book that I read till now in this year and I stand on my words.
March 12, 2025
“There’s this pain in my chest. An ever present ache that radiates from the tatters of my shredded heart, its fingers reaching into my soul, into my very being, and winding themselves permanently in place and suffocating me.”
Tatters of Tracy is the heartbreaking conclusion of a story so raw and real it hurt to read. I have to admit I am so grateful these books are published so close together. Taunting Tracy was tragic, but reading Tatters was a whole new experience. It’s hard for some authors to truly grasp and portray trauma and how long it can truly take someone to get to a place of healing. This is what this book does. It takes you through the process and pain of some of the darkest parts of a persons life, and helps bring them to a place of healing.
My heart broke for Tracy in book one, but book 2 brought so much more. It brought us the aftermath. It showed us the guilt, pain, self-hatred and loathing then she felt. Everything was on her shoulders and just going through the motions was anguish. For any trauma survivors, this story brought to life so many feelings that come with PTSD. Couple that with her feelings of everything she felt responsible for and I have never wanted to just hug and hold a character as much as I have her.
“You don’t need it. You don’t need it. You don’t need it. The little white, rectangular pills sit heavy in my hand. For something so small, they carry so much promise: the promise of sleep, of peace, of a temporary reprieve from the pain I carry in my chest day in and day out.” 😢
Blake could not have been more perfect in this book. He held steadfast in his love for Tracy and never gave up.
“Tell me what haunts you so I can slay it. Tell me what hurts you so I can take the pain away. Tell me what’s wrong, and I’ll fix it.”
An easy 5 star read for me.
Tatters of Tracy is the heartbreaking conclusion of a story so raw and real it hurt to read. I have to admit I am so grateful these books are published so close together. Taunting Tracy was tragic, but reading Tatters was a whole new experience. It’s hard for some authors to truly grasp and portray trauma and how long it can truly take someone to get to a place of healing. This is what this book does. It takes you through the process and pain of some of the darkest parts of a persons life, and helps bring them to a place of healing.
My heart broke for Tracy in book one, but book 2 brought so much more. It brought us the aftermath. It showed us the guilt, pain, self-hatred and loathing then she felt. Everything was on her shoulders and just going through the motions was anguish. For any trauma survivors, this story brought to life so many feelings that come with PTSD. Couple that with her feelings of everything she felt responsible for and I have never wanted to just hug and hold a character as much as I have her.
“You don’t need it. You don’t need it. You don’t need it. The little white, rectangular pills sit heavy in my hand. For something so small, they carry so much promise: the promise of sleep, of peace, of a temporary reprieve from the pain I carry in my chest day in and day out.” 😢
Blake could not have been more perfect in this book. He held steadfast in his love for Tracy and never gave up.
“Tell me what haunts you so I can slay it. Tell me what hurts you so I can take the pain away. Tell me what’s wrong, and I’ll fix it.”
An easy 5 star read for me.
March 21, 2025
📚🩷ARC Thoughts and First Impressions🩷📚
HOLY ANGST, BATMAN! 🦇💔 This book came for my soul and didn’t even apologize. 😭🔥 If you love drama, heartbreak, and a hero who refuses to take the L, then WELCOME TO YOUR NEXT OBSESSION. 😈
📖 TROPES WE LIVE FOR:
✔️ Blackmail into marriage 💍👀 (Spicy AND messy? Sign me up!)
✔️ "I love you, so I must destroy you" 💔😩 (WHY do I love this pain???)
✔️ "Stay away from me!" / "No. 😈" (Sir, I’m gonna need you to CALM DOWN. JK, don’t.)
✔️ Secrets that could ruin EVERYTHING 🤫💣 (cue dramatic gasp)
✔️ Sacrificing happiness for love 😭 (The ultimate heartbreak)
Y’all. BLAKE FRENSHAW. 🤌😮💨 This man is like a walking red flag… but make it sexy. 🚩🔥 He doesn’t just fight for what he wants—he demolishes anything in his way. Including Tracy’s excuses. She’s trying to push him away, but Blake? HA. Good luck, babe. He’s got a ring, a plan, and zero chill. 😏
And Tracy? QUEEN OF SECRETS. 👑💀 This girl is carrying so much baggage, she could open an airport. 🛄✈️ But instead of letting Blake in, she’s determined to ruin her own happiness to protect him. GIRL. PLEASE. 😩
🔥 Spice level: Sweating, shaking, crying (Blake can BLACKMAIL ME ANYTIME, TBH 😈)
💔 Angst level: Prepare your emotional support ice cream 🍦😭
💣 Plot twists: My jaw is still on the floor 🫠
‼️ IMPORTANT PSA: If you haven’t read Taunting Tracy yet, STOP. GO READ IT. THEN COME BACK. 🚨 This one does not play around.
Final thoughts? If you love:
📌 The kind of drama that makes your heart race 🏃♀️💨
📌 A hero who will literally burn the world down for his girl 🔥😈
📌 Jaw-dropping twists that make you scream into a pillow 😱🫣
📌 Suffering. Lots of suffering. (We love it here!)
Then Tatters of Tracy is about to WRECK YOU in the best way possible. 🖤💥 Grab it now, and let’s sob together. You’ve been warned. 😭🔥
HOLY ANGST, BATMAN! 🦇💔 This book came for my soul and didn’t even apologize. 😭🔥 If you love drama, heartbreak, and a hero who refuses to take the L, then WELCOME TO YOUR NEXT OBSESSION. 😈
📖 TROPES WE LIVE FOR:
✔️ Blackmail into marriage 💍👀 (Spicy AND messy? Sign me up!)
✔️ "I love you, so I must destroy you" 💔😩 (WHY do I love this pain???)
✔️ "Stay away from me!" / "No. 😈" (Sir, I’m gonna need you to CALM DOWN. JK, don’t.)
✔️ Secrets that could ruin EVERYTHING 🤫💣 (cue dramatic gasp)
✔️ Sacrificing happiness for love 😭 (The ultimate heartbreak)
Y’all. BLAKE FRENSHAW. 🤌😮💨 This man is like a walking red flag… but make it sexy. 🚩🔥 He doesn’t just fight for what he wants—he demolishes anything in his way. Including Tracy’s excuses. She’s trying to push him away, but Blake? HA. Good luck, babe. He’s got a ring, a plan, and zero chill. 😏
And Tracy? QUEEN OF SECRETS. 👑💀 This girl is carrying so much baggage, she could open an airport. 🛄✈️ But instead of letting Blake in, she’s determined to ruin her own happiness to protect him. GIRL. PLEASE. 😩
🔥 Spice level: Sweating, shaking, crying (Blake can BLACKMAIL ME ANYTIME, TBH 😈)
💔 Angst level: Prepare your emotional support ice cream 🍦😭
💣 Plot twists: My jaw is still on the floor 🫠
‼️ IMPORTANT PSA: If you haven’t read Taunting Tracy yet, STOP. GO READ IT. THEN COME BACK. 🚨 This one does not play around.
Final thoughts? If you love:
📌 The kind of drama that makes your heart race 🏃♀️💨
📌 A hero who will literally burn the world down for his girl 🔥😈
📌 Jaw-dropping twists that make you scream into a pillow 😱🫣
📌 Suffering. Lots of suffering. (We love it here!)
Then Tatters of Tracy is about to WRECK YOU in the best way possible. 🖤💥 Grab it now, and let’s sob together. You’ve been warned. 😭🔥
March 27, 2025
I loved this book so much and it brought me to tears in so many ways. This book would build me up tear me down and build me up again. It was honestly a rollercoaster just like the first book but for different reasons.
While the first book was the build up of Tracy and Blakes relationship which had a rollercoaster of emotions but of tension, pull and tug, and a bit of a mysterious foe at the end. The second book is a continuation of that but a higher level with mental health being involved.
Seeing Tracys character switch from an outgoing to person to someone so shut off broke my heart so much. Watching the character who was such (still is) a badass from the very beginning to be overpowered by her own mental health.
I did love the mental health representation since it made the story that much more realistic to the point that I couldn't help but cry for Tracy.
Blake in this book was still as crazy and stalkerish as ever since the first book. I loved seeing him grovel for Tracy and I loved how he tried to be somewhat understanding of her needing space (even though he was still very pushy). Seeing Blake struggle with his own form of mental health was something I didn't expect although I did expect the way he handled his own way of mourning in life.
Two people who lost so much in the last book being targetted and having to overcome their own struggles to be able to get back together was something that I loved reading. It was so angsty and filled with passion, love, and hate wrapped in one.
I honestly couldn't help but love this book especially with how they overcame everything at the end and got the help and clarity they needed.
While the first book was the build up of Tracy and Blakes relationship which had a rollercoaster of emotions but of tension, pull and tug, and a bit of a mysterious foe at the end. The second book is a continuation of that but a higher level with mental health being involved.
Seeing Tracys character switch from an outgoing to person to someone so shut off broke my heart so much. Watching the character who was such (still is) a badass from the very beginning to be overpowered by her own mental health.
I did love the mental health representation since it made the story that much more realistic to the point that I couldn't help but cry for Tracy.
Blake in this book was still as crazy and stalkerish as ever since the first book. I loved seeing him grovel for Tracy and I loved how he tried to be somewhat understanding of her needing space (even though he was still very pushy). Seeing Blake struggle with his own form of mental health was something I didn't expect although I did expect the way he handled his own way of mourning in life.
Two people who lost so much in the last book being targetted and having to overcome their own struggles to be able to get back together was something that I loved reading. It was so angsty and filled with passion, love, and hate wrapped in one.
I honestly couldn't help but love this book especially with how they overcame everything at the end and got the help and clarity they needed.
March 19, 2025
A.M. Wagner is a genius with this book! Part 2 of Tracy and Blake was worth the wait, and it’s clear why their story deserved two books to do it justice. A.M. covers some dark topics in this book, so I highly recommend you check triggers ahead of time. Addiction and mental health are hard topics, but A.M. does it justice she doesn’t just gloss over the topics, and poof the character is all better she gets into the nitty gritty parts. And from someone who has dealt with both of these issues at some point, I appreciate that an author didn’t sugar coat it.
Blake & Tracy phew, these two have been through it. Their relationship has been a constant battle from the start, and the accident just added fuel to the fire between them. Secrets and lies keep the two of them on the verge of destroying the other, and it makes from some serious steam!
Blake is so dark and brooding I just love him as the villain in love. Tracy, at times, can be a bit much, but you have to remember reading her she is dealing with addiction and mental health controlling her life. The spice is dirty and wrong, and yet oooh so right!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
🦋Second Chance Romance
💛Revenge
🦋Touch Her and ☠️
💛Force Proximity
🦋Blackmail
💛Workplace (boss/employee)
🦋Mental Health Rep
💛Healing /Growth
“He’s a gorgeous wet mess, all dark and foreboding in the dim porch light, with the smirk of the devil on his lips.”
Blake & Tracy phew, these two have been through it. Their relationship has been a constant battle from the start, and the accident just added fuel to the fire between them. Secrets and lies keep the two of them on the verge of destroying the other, and it makes from some serious steam!
Blake is so dark and brooding I just love him as the villain in love. Tracy, at times, can be a bit much, but you have to remember reading her she is dealing with addiction and mental health controlling her life. The spice is dirty and wrong, and yet oooh so right!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
🦋Second Chance Romance
💛Revenge
🦋Touch Her and ☠️
💛Force Proximity
🦋Blackmail
💛Workplace (boss/employee)
🦋Mental Health Rep
💛Healing /Growth
“He’s a gorgeous wet mess, all dark and foreboding in the dim porch light, with the smirk of the devil on his lips.”
March 9, 2025
Holy crap this book is one hell of an emotional roller coaster!
First you have to read the book before this one Taunting Tracy. I would also advise reading Remnants of Riley to get the full picture of what’s going on. I can’t say this enough read the trigger warnings at the front of the book. All three books touch on strong triggers.
This book leaves off some time after the last book but still fills in all the blanks. This book touches on some very emotional and strong subjects. I was pulled into Blake’s and Tracy’s story from the first page. It’s heartbreaking and so emotional empowering to read what these two go through and overcome.
Seriously this is one of those books where the red flags are okay! Because Blake is throwing them all over this book. My heart hurt for Tracy and I just wanted to see her finally get her moment.
This book I just couldn’t put down. Everything was put on hold, I had to know what was going to happen. I highly recommend all three books. Again I say that bc it will help in understanding this one. The relationships are built through the first two books.
I am seriously hoping to see an email with the next book being about Jax! He’s been one of my favorites since book 1
First you have to read the book before this one Taunting Tracy. I would also advise reading Remnants of Riley to get the full picture of what’s going on. I can’t say this enough read the trigger warnings at the front of the book. All three books touch on strong triggers.
This book leaves off some time after the last book but still fills in all the blanks. This book touches on some very emotional and strong subjects. I was pulled into Blake’s and Tracy’s story from the first page. It’s heartbreaking and so emotional empowering to read what these two go through and overcome.
Seriously this is one of those books where the red flags are okay! Because Blake is throwing them all over this book. My heart hurt for Tracy and I just wanted to see her finally get her moment.
This book I just couldn’t put down. Everything was put on hold, I had to know what was going to happen. I highly recommend all three books. Again I say that bc it will help in understanding this one. The relationships are built through the first two books.
I am seriously hoping to see an email with the next book being about Jax! He’s been one of my favorites since book 1
March 23, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
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I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I LOVED and DEVOURED Taunting Tracy and I was so ready to read what happened next.
Tatters of Tracy starts mostly where we left off with Taunting. Tracy and Blake are devastated by the loss of Whitney at the end of Taunting, only Blake had no idea how big of a secret Tracy was really keeping.
Half of the book was Tracy repeating that she couldn’t have him. That he would never forgive her. That she didn’t deserve him. That she was a horrible person. It was also Blake continually interjecting himself into her life trying to get her back with his normal blackmailing self. The miscommunication between them is frustrating. And there is SO. MUCH. SEX. I think this book would have been perfect at 200 pages. I found myself skimming through the s** scenes.
Once you get through Tracy’s self deprecating and Blake’s selfishness, the book becomes very intense and much more fast paced. I enjoyed getting to see more of Emmett and Riley. I love how Emmett supported Tracy through her addiction, making sure she got the help she needed.
I feel like there were some plot holes that could have been filled. The first half of the books was so drawn out, the second half seemed a little rushed to make events happen. Looks like there may be a book on VIN!
I will definitely read whatever else A. M. Wagner writes!
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I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I LOVED and DEVOURED Taunting Tracy and I was so ready to read what happened next.
Tatters of Tracy starts mostly where we left off with Taunting. Tracy and Blake are devastated by the loss of Whitney at the end of Taunting, only Blake had no idea how big of a secret Tracy was really keeping.
Half of the book was Tracy repeating that she couldn’t have him. That he would never forgive her. That she didn’t deserve him. That she was a horrible person. It was also Blake continually interjecting himself into her life trying to get her back with his normal blackmailing self. The miscommunication between them is frustrating. And there is SO. MUCH. SEX. I think this book would have been perfect at 200 pages. I found myself skimming through the s** scenes.
Once you get through Tracy’s self deprecating and Blake’s selfishness, the book becomes very intense and much more fast paced. I enjoyed getting to see more of Emmett and Riley. I love how Emmett supported Tracy through her addiction, making sure she got the help she needed.
I feel like there were some plot holes that could have been filled. The first half of the books was so drawn out, the second half seemed a little rushed to make events happen. Looks like there may be a book on VIN!
I will definitely read whatever else A. M. Wagner writes!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 15, 2025
This book picks up right after Taunting Tracy ends, with the immediate aftermath of the accident 5 years ago, before fast forwarding to the present. We find Tracy struggling to live her life, while trying to forget the past. As much as she is still in love with Blake, she knows that if he ever found out her secret, he wouldn’t look at her the same, so its easier to push him away than have him reject her. But as it gets harder to cope with the pressures, her addiction threatens to take over.
Blake has never given up on Tracy, after she all but ghosted him 5 years ago, he has tried everything to get her back. Even resorting to trying to blackmail her into marrying him, but she keeps refusing. She still refuses to tell him why she left all those years ago, but he takes every opportunity to make her his wife.
This book broke me in the best way. The pain both Blake and Tracy felt was palpable, and although they were so toxic in Taunting, here we really saw the love behind the mask. When things seemed absolutely hopeless, they refused to give up on the other, no matter how much easier it would have made things. The topics of grief and addiction are highlighted without being glorified, and watching them overcome gives hope.
Blake has never given up on Tracy, after she all but ghosted him 5 years ago, he has tried everything to get her back. Even resorting to trying to blackmail her into marrying him, but she keeps refusing. She still refuses to tell him why she left all those years ago, but he takes every opportunity to make her his wife.
This book broke me in the best way. The pain both Blake and Tracy felt was palpable, and although they were so toxic in Taunting, here we really saw the love behind the mask. When things seemed absolutely hopeless, they refused to give up on the other, no matter how much easier it would have made things. The topics of grief and addiction are highlighted without being glorified, and watching them overcome gives hope.
March 18, 2025
Okay, what a fucking ride this was.
Poor Tracy carrying all that on her shoulders. I honestly understand why she ended up the way she did.
FUCK CAYDEN. He is complete garbage and deserved far worse than he got. He got off too easy in my opinion.
And let's not forget Blake. That poor man went through so much in this book. But he stayed consistent in his want and fight for Tracy. At times I thought he would be better off just letting her go but he kept sticking around. And he did everything in his power to take away her pain.
I am so happy these two got their happy ending, even if it took a little while and they had to go through some serious shit. I'm also glad that Tracy did tell Blake the truth and she got that wait off her shoulders.
If you want to check out the conclusion of Tracy and Blake's story, it releases March 26th. The beginning of their relationship can be found in Taunting Tracy which is out now. If you check out this book, I cannot stress enough to check the trigger warnings.
Tropes:
💛 Second Chance Romance
💛 Revenge
💛 Touch Her and ☠️
💛 Forced Proximity
💛 Mental Health Rep
💛 Boss/Employee
💛 Healing/Growth
💛 Blackmail
Poor Tracy carrying all that on her shoulders. I honestly understand why she ended up the way she did.
FUCK CAYDEN. He is complete garbage and deserved far worse than he got. He got off too easy in my opinion.
And let's not forget Blake. That poor man went through so much in this book. But he stayed consistent in his want and fight for Tracy. At times I thought he would be better off just letting her go but he kept sticking around. And he did everything in his power to take away her pain.
I am so happy these two got their happy ending, even if it took a little while and they had to go through some serious shit. I'm also glad that Tracy did tell Blake the truth and she got that wait off her shoulders.
If you want to check out the conclusion of Tracy and Blake's story, it releases March 26th. The beginning of their relationship can be found in Taunting Tracy which is out now. If you check out this book, I cannot stress enough to check the trigger warnings.
Tropes:
💛 Second Chance Romance
💛 Revenge
💛 Touch Her and ☠️
💛 Forced Proximity
💛 Mental Health Rep
💛 Boss/Employee
💛 Healing/Growth
💛 Blackmail
March 26, 2025
💛🥀 ARC Review🥀 💛
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
This book, which I knew would be emotionally taxing, left me in tears. It picks up where “Taunting Tracy” left off, following Tracy’s heartbreaking journey. Tracy and A.M puts us and Blake through the ringer, it tears your heart out. Despite their stubbornness, their love for each other is undeniable. Blake’s unwavering determination to win Tracy’s heart and make everything right is truly inspiring. He never loses hope during her darkest moments, making him a beacon of hope for everyone. I loved that even though Tracy pushed him away for this whole time (5 Years) Blake didn’t diminish his love for her. His unwavering devotion throughout her struggles touched my heart. My heart hurt for Tracy going through all of this but I enjoyed seeing her get through her struggles and slower see the feistiness comeback. Her strength and determination were truly remarkable.Also that wedding dress scene. Last thing im glad we get to see Riley and Emmet!!! I love those two also!! If you’re looking for a heartwarming and emotionally charged read, this book is definitely worth checking out. You might shed a tear or two, but it’s an experience you won’t regret. It’s available tomorrow on Kindle Unlimited!
💛🥀 Also a Huge thank you to @author.a.m.wagner for the ARC!!🥀💛
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
This book, which I knew would be emotionally taxing, left me in tears. It picks up where “Taunting Tracy” left off, following Tracy’s heartbreaking journey. Tracy and A.M puts us and Blake through the ringer, it tears your heart out. Despite their stubbornness, their love for each other is undeniable. Blake’s unwavering determination to win Tracy’s heart and make everything right is truly inspiring. He never loses hope during her darkest moments, making him a beacon of hope for everyone. I loved that even though Tracy pushed him away for this whole time (5 Years) Blake didn’t diminish his love for her. His unwavering devotion throughout her struggles touched my heart. My heart hurt for Tracy going through all of this but I enjoyed seeing her get through her struggles and slower see the feistiness comeback. Her strength and determination were truly remarkable.Also that wedding dress scene. Last thing im glad we get to see Riley and Emmet!!! I love those two also!! If you’re looking for a heartwarming and emotionally charged read, this book is definitely worth checking out. You might shed a tear or two, but it’s an experience you won’t regret. It’s available tomorrow on Kindle Unlimited!
💛🥀 Also a Huge thank you to @author.a.m.wagner for the ARC!!🥀💛
#tattersoftracy #amwagner #darkromance #bookreview #darkromancebooks #darkromancerecs #bookstagram
March 26, 2025
I never thought things could get worse for Tracy after reading the ending of Taunting Tracy but boy was I wrong. Tatters of Tracy was one hell of a roller coaster 😭 Left me in shambles!!
Prepare to get frustrated‼️There were so many times throughout this book that I wished I could have been able to knock some sense into Tracy. I truly don’t understand how she was able to hold onto the truth for five years. If I had been Blake, I know without a doubt that I would have given up on her the minute I was slapped with a restraining order but alas he stayed and that’s what made Blake AMAZING (literally deserves a Nobel prize 🏆). It didn’t matter how many times Tracy pushed him away, he always came back. His loyalty and love for Tracy were unmatched. 100% one of my top book boyfriends.
The spicy scenes were blazing hot and the plot twists were completely unexpected. I swear that last 20% of the book just attacks you out of nowhere (but in the best way possible lol).
While I couldn’t help but get frustrated over Tracy’s stubbornness, it truly ended up being an amazing conclusion to this duet!
Thank you so much A.M. Wagner for gifting me this ARC! 🫶🏼
Prepare to get frustrated‼️There were so many times throughout this book that I wished I could have been able to knock some sense into Tracy. I truly don’t understand how she was able to hold onto the truth for five years. If I had been Blake, I know without a doubt that I would have given up on her the minute I was slapped with a restraining order but alas he stayed and that’s what made Blake AMAZING (literally deserves a Nobel prize 🏆). It didn’t matter how many times Tracy pushed him away, he always came back. His loyalty and love for Tracy were unmatched. 100% one of my top book boyfriends.
The spicy scenes were blazing hot and the plot twists were completely unexpected. I swear that last 20% of the book just attacks you out of nowhere (but in the best way possible lol).
While I couldn’t help but get frustrated over Tracy’s stubbornness, it truly ended up being an amazing conclusion to this duet!
Thank you so much A.M. Wagner for gifting me this ARC! 🫶🏼
March 10, 2025
This book. THIS BOOK! It has been sometime since I literally had my heart so crumbled up and then repaired. This was the perfect ending to Blake and Tracy's duet. Taunting Tracy provided the background for Blake and Tracy's relationship, which we first see in Remnants of Riley, and left us on a major twist. Taunting Tracy answered all our questions and more.
This book was hauntingly emotional and the characters beautifully broken. A.M. Wagner covers a lot of heavy topics in this book and does so with such care and attention to detail. You feel what the characters are feeling. You feel their anguish, their hope, and their soul crushing heartbreak. I would say Blake and Tracy's relationship is unconventional, at best, but it is perfect in a way that is hard to describe. They are both strong and weak at opposite times. And when they are together, their chemistry is on fire. The banter and push and pull is delicious as well.
While this book is definitely high up there on the spice meter it also has heart and plot that keeps you engaged in the story. We even got to see more of Riley and Emmett, which I absolutely loved! All this being said, please please please, check your trigger warnings before heading into this one, your mental health is important. But if you do read this duet, or the whole series, you will be on one amazing ride.
This book was hauntingly emotional and the characters beautifully broken. A.M. Wagner covers a lot of heavy topics in this book and does so with such care and attention to detail. You feel what the characters are feeling. You feel their anguish, their hope, and their soul crushing heartbreak. I would say Blake and Tracy's relationship is unconventional, at best, but it is perfect in a way that is hard to describe. They are both strong and weak at opposite times. And when they are together, their chemistry is on fire. The banter and push and pull is delicious as well.
While this book is definitely high up there on the spice meter it also has heart and plot that keeps you engaged in the story. We even got to see more of Riley and Emmett, which I absolutely loved! All this being said, please please please, check your trigger warnings before heading into this one, your mental health is important. But if you do read this duet, or the whole series, you will be on one amazing ride.
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