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Shaken #1-2
Shaken Series Box Set: Shattered & Shaken, All for Allie, Shattered & Mended
**Mature audience only**
Shattered & Shaken
If someone asked me to describe myself using only one word, I’d tell them damaged. I’m completely broken, irreparable. On the outside, I appear beautiful and bright, but on the inside, my soul is black and empty. I haven’t always been this fragile, scared, and heartbroken woman. Nope. I had the life my peers envied; happily married parents, captain of the volleyball team, and a dangerously sexy and loving boyfriend. Then, faster than I could blink, my life went to hell in a gasoline-soaked hand basket.
Cancer struck. The sting of death pierced my heart, and my so-called ‘loving’ boyfriend left me. Wyatt shattered my heart into a million pieces when he left, but little did he know, it wasn’t just me he walked away from. Four years later, Blake changes everything. Unlike Wyatt, Blake treasures my heart. Blake claims I’m beautifully broken, and that he can fix me, but I know differently.
How can you put something together without all its pieces? You can’t. When Wyatt left, he took most of my heart away with him. You see, hearts are like broken glass; you can put it back together again, but it will never be the same. While I’m undeserving of Blake’s love, he deserves every bit of mine. My biggest fear is that I’ll crush his heart, just as Wyatt did mine
All for Allie
Walking away from her was the hardest decision I ever made. Leaving her without an explanation broke us both. Our hearts have been left shattered. I could make excuses. I could lay the blame on others, but still I made the decision. I had to. It was the only way to protect the both of them.
After all of Allie’s loss, my thought was only on her and her happiness. On her love and need for her big brother. I was replaceable, Kyle wasn’t. I wouldn’t allow him to crush her heart with his death. I knew I had follow him. I would throw myself on top of bombs, in front of bullets, whatever it took to get him home to her, alive. There are two sides to every story, and you’ve only heard one. Don’t be so quick to judge; I hate myself for what I’ve done. But all that I did, it was all for Allie.
Shattered & Mended
My mind was made up and my decision had been made, but fate felt the need to rear her ugly head and demand control.
Fate is guaranteed, not to be reckoned with, and she won’t be defeated. You see, she’s the author to our stories that have already been written; there’s no editing them. Try as you might, but all you’ll do is piss her off.
When you fuck with fate’s masterpiece, tragedy strikes, death occurs, and hearts get shattered. I’ve never been one to follow the rules. So instead, I stood with arms wide open and I challenged her. I knew the possibilities of her kicking my ass were high, but I refused to back down. I invited all the heat she packed, and quickly learned my lesson…
You don’t fuck with her.
Shattered & Shaken
If someone asked me to describe myself using only one word, I’d tell them damaged. I’m completely broken, irreparable. On the outside, I appear beautiful and bright, but on the inside, my soul is black and empty. I haven’t always been this fragile, scared, and heartbroken woman. Nope. I had the life my peers envied; happily married parents, captain of the volleyball team, and a dangerously sexy and loving boyfriend. Then, faster than I could blink, my life went to hell in a gasoline-soaked hand basket.
Cancer struck. The sting of death pierced my heart, and my so-called ‘loving’ boyfriend left me. Wyatt shattered my heart into a million pieces when he left, but little did he know, it wasn’t just me he walked away from. Four years later, Blake changes everything. Unlike Wyatt, Blake treasures my heart. Blake claims I’m beautifully broken, and that he can fix me, but I know differently.
How can you put something together without all its pieces? You can’t. When Wyatt left, he took most of my heart away with him. You see, hearts are like broken glass; you can put it back together again, but it will never be the same. While I’m undeserving of Blake’s love, he deserves every bit of mine. My biggest fear is that I’ll crush his heart, just as Wyatt did mine
All for Allie
Walking away from her was the hardest decision I ever made. Leaving her without an explanation broke us both. Our hearts have been left shattered. I could make excuses. I could lay the blame on others, but still I made the decision. I had to. It was the only way to protect the both of them.
After all of Allie’s loss, my thought was only on her and her happiness. On her love and need for her big brother. I was replaceable, Kyle wasn’t. I wouldn’t allow him to crush her heart with his death. I knew I had follow him. I would throw myself on top of bombs, in front of bullets, whatever it took to get him home to her, alive. There are two sides to every story, and you’ve only heard one. Don’t be so quick to judge; I hate myself for what I’ve done. But all that I did, it was all for Allie.
Shattered & Mended
My mind was made up and my decision had been made, but fate felt the need to rear her ugly head and demand control.
Fate is guaranteed, not to be reckoned with, and she won’t be defeated. You see, she’s the author to our stories that have already been written; there’s no editing them. Try as you might, but all you’ll do is piss her off.
When you fuck with fate’s masterpiece, tragedy strikes, death occurs, and hearts get shattered. I’ve never been one to follow the rules. So instead, I stood with arms wide open and I challenged her. I knew the possibilities of her kicking my ass were high, but I refused to back down. I invited all the heat she packed, and quickly learned my lesson…
You don’t fuck with her.
507 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 18, 2014
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About the author
Julie Bailes
14 books285 followersThough born and raised in Nashville, TN, Julie resides in a small town in West Virginia. When she isn't busy playing pranks on her handsome and sarcastic husband, she's chauffeur, cook, teacher, coach, and all-too-honest mom to her twin boys and diva daughter. Julie isn't one who enjoys adulting or peopling, but her heart is big enough. She has an unhealthy addiction to coffee, chocolate, wine, cake, unicorns, and rainbows. And when Julie isn't distracted with Facebook and Snapchat (lashes for days), you'll find her fingers racing across a keyboard or her nose stuck in a book.
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July 21, 2014
Heart Breaking!
Heart Breaking!
I enjoyed it up until the end. I didn't want her to be with Wyatt! Her and Blake should have been together! I'm really disappointed in the ending! He was there for her and put her back together again, not Wyatt! Not happy with it!
Heart Breaking!
I enjoyed it up until the end. I didn't want her to be with Wyatt! Her and Blake should have been together! I'm really disappointed in the ending! He was there for her and put her back together again, not Wyatt! Not happy with it!
September 29, 2015
Team Blake!!! I hated Wyatt, seemed like a selfish ass most of the time. Blake was kind and attentive and put Allie back together again. Then he had to stand by and watch her marry asshat? Yeah, I don't think so. Someone needs to fix this shit right effing now and give Blake back his woman.
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July 14, 2014
Disappointing
This was a long series and the ending was terrible. I regret wasting my time reading it. The characters were developed, but the ending needed more to conclude it.
This was a long series and the ending was terrible. I regret wasting my time reading it. The characters were developed, but the ending needed more to conclude it.
July 31, 2014
Ugh! I have never been a fan of triangle relationships for obvious reasons, but this series has me seriously speechless!!!
I can't even go into detail about this story without ruining if for you, but what I will say is that there were parts of it I loved and parts that I was just annoyed with. I think it was because some of Allie's actions upset me. There were times that I loved her sassiness, but there were times I wanted to smack her!
For the entire story I give it 3.5-4 stars because it was good, but there were a few scenarios that I call bullshit on!
For the triangle love I give it 2 stars since I'm not a fan
A few other points are that I loved Blake and Allie didn't deserve him!
Wyatt is a sweet guy, but your reasons for leaving and staying away didn't convince me that it was a good enough reason!
But what I will say is the epilogue will tare you apart, I'm still speechless after reading that!
Do I recommend this book....YES! I didn't rate it a five because of my own personal hang ups, but it's definitely worth your time!
I can't even go into detail about this story without ruining if for you, but what I will say is that there were parts of it I loved and parts that I was just annoyed with. I think it was because some of Allie's actions upset me. There were times that I loved her sassiness, but there were times I wanted to smack her!
For the entire story I give it 3.5-4 stars because it was good, but there were a few scenarios that I call bullshit on!
For the triangle love I give it 2 stars since I'm not a fan
A few other points are that I loved Blake and Allie didn't deserve him!
Wyatt is a sweet guy, but your reasons for leaving and staying away didn't convince me that it was a good enough reason!
But what I will say is the epilogue will tare you apart, I'm still speechless after reading that!
Do I recommend this book....YES! I didn't rate it a five because of my own personal hang ups, but it's definitely worth your time!
October 19, 2015
I just read the Shaken series and am extremely disappointed and physically sickened. I can’t believe Allie gave up on Blake so easily and married Wyatt. Wyatt had his chance to tell Allie everything. He could have told her he was with Kyle and knowing they were there to take care of each other would have made her feel a little better. Blake was a friend to her and waited until she was ready to move on and love again. Allie did promise to cherish his heart and not break it! Wyatt kept after Allie even when she asked him to stay away, he ignored her wishes on many occasions, how is that showing any respect for her? He can’t take no for an answer because he doesn’t believe she knows her own mind or heart. If it wasn’t for him and his actions the accident would have never happened and Allie and Blake would be a happy family. Instead the only decent person in the whole story is left with a broken heat and a broken family. I am so upset caring for these people I wish I had never read the is series!! Now Blake doesn’t have his wife and family that he worked so hard for because while he was recovering Wyatt was taking advantage and moving in on his family. I will never believe Allie didn’t love Blake as much as Wyatt, and the only person who truly deserves happiness is left with a broken heart!! I have never been so disappointed in a ending to a story as with this one!
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June 25, 2014
I'm on the fence with this book/series......
I loved book one, and the beginning of book two. But most of book two wasn't what I was expecting. Also what is up with the ending in the epilogue? Theres another book for Blake but does that mean there will be more Allie with Blake? Im so confused. I think I understood the direction the author was going in in book two but the epilogue just through me and it's sort of a cliffhanger or maybe its not I don't know I just sorta wish she would have left it how it was before the epilogue or maybe elaborated a bit more.
I loved book one, and the beginning of book two. But most of book two wasn't what I was expecting. Also what is up with the ending in the epilogue? Theres another book for Blake but does that mean there will be more Allie with Blake? Im so confused. I think I understood the direction the author was going in in book two but the epilogue just through me and it's sort of a cliffhanger or maybe its not I don't know I just sorta wish she would have left it how it was before the epilogue or maybe elaborated a bit more.
June 6, 2014
Book 1 had me at completely team Blake. He was patient, sweet but also a strong man. There coming together was so good. Wyatt comes along and I immediately dislike him, he left her! Book 1.5 had me seeing things a little differently, not much but some. I could at least feel for him. Book 2 had me laughing, yelling, crying and completely frustrated! I didn't understand how she could do those things that she did while pregnant. Crazy story but I still could not put it down.
December 3, 2015
I had to really think about my decision on how many stars to give this book. Not everyone will agree on the books ending. As a person whose trust was broken severely in a relationship I could never make a decision to forgive broken trust not just once but twice enough to spend my life with that person. I respect the author's decision take her book in the direction she did but personally I was so sad with the ending of this story.
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June 21, 2014
Incredible!!!
Incredible!!!
I hope this wasn't the end of Wyatt,Blake,and Allie.Absolutely loved this series the ending had me in tears,such an amazing story,you can feel the emotions coming off the pages.
Incredible!!!
I hope this wasn't the end of Wyatt,Blake,and Allie.Absolutely loved this series the ending had me in tears,such an amazing story,you can feel the emotions coming off the pages.
May 30, 2014
Loved this series- gave me an ending I could live with. Would read this author again!
June 24, 2014
Great love story with not your typical ending. Still trying to process it. But I loved the story line and all the twists that had your emotions on a constant roller coaster.
June 28, 2014
petty great serious and several unknown twists!
May 1, 2023
Shattered & Shaken Review: Can you say selfish, stalker and overall idiots. I don't like Allie! I don't like Wyatt! I don't like Sophie! I don't like Lucille! Overall I really don't like any of the characters except Jack. Wyatt will not accept no for an answer. I learned a long time ago if you love something let it go, if it's meant to be it will come back. He finds every excuse in the book to explain why he does things. UGH!!! Allie needs to get a backbone and stand up and say get lost. Lucille is really something by bringing Wyatt into the house. I get the reasons but what about her daughter. There is to much whining and repetition in this book.
All for Allie Review: I don't understand Wyatt and why he did what he did. This gives Wyatt's reason from his POV. I found his reasons BS. I don't like Wyatt or Allie's brother. I found them lacking in respect for Allie. Nobody gives her any credit for ow strong she is.
Shattered & Mended Review: Thank goodness this is the last broke. I really don't like any of the main characters except for Blake. I found he got the short end of the stick. I Wyatt to be a stalker, Sophie to be a rapist and Allie too wishy washy. I had things figured out pretty early in the book. I like Blake and how he does everything possible to make Allie happy. My admiration for him for giving everything up to make her happy and keeping it to himself.
In my opinion this series is a lot of whining and nonsense. I didn't like any of the characters except for Blake and Jack. In my opinion This series is not worth it.
All for Allie Review: I don't understand Wyatt and why he did what he did. This gives Wyatt's reason from his POV. I found his reasons BS. I don't like Wyatt or Allie's brother. I found them lacking in respect for Allie. Nobody gives her any credit for ow strong she is.
Shattered & Mended Review: Thank goodness this is the last broke. I really don't like any of the main characters except for Blake. I found he got the short end of the stick. I Wyatt to be a stalker, Sophie to be a rapist and Allie too wishy washy. I had things figured out pretty early in the book. I like Blake and how he does everything possible to make Allie happy. My admiration for him for giving everything up to make her happy and keeping it to himself.
In my opinion this series is a lot of whining and nonsense. I didn't like any of the characters except for Blake and Jack. In my opinion This series is not worth it.
May 15, 2019
Rollercoaster of Emotions!
I absolutely loved this series. Seeing the story from not only Allie’s point of view but also Blake and Wyatt’s it gave me a lot of insight on these characters. Julie Bailes, you rocked it with this series.
I absolutely loved this series. Seeing the story from not only Allie’s point of view but also Blake and Wyatt’s it gave me a lot of insight on these characters. Julie Bailes, you rocked it with this series.
September 18, 2014
FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC!!!!
This box set has been sitting on my TBR list for awhile now. I am so glad I finally read it. I was completely hooked from the very beginning. I went through so many emotions while reading it. Of course there were those smoking hot scenes that had you fanning yourself. There were parts where you laughed so hard you had tears. Then you cried because there is also loss and tragedy. There were so many twists you can not put in down cause you never knew what was coming next! This is an absolute must read series. Julie Bailes has me completely hooked and I would read anything she wrote.
I absolutely love Allie and felt her pain through the whole thing. She makes you wonder just how much loss and pain one person can take. She is a strong woman who wants nothing more then to have someone put her first and love her like she is the only person in the world.
Then there is Blake and Wyatt. They are both unbelievably sexy men and both head over hills in love with the same women! The love they have for Allie is unbelievable. Allie struggles to find which one truly holds her heart.
This box set has been sitting on my TBR list for awhile now. I am so glad I finally read it. I was completely hooked from the very beginning. I went through so many emotions while reading it. Of course there were those smoking hot scenes that had you fanning yourself. There were parts where you laughed so hard you had tears. Then you cried because there is also loss and tragedy. There were so many twists you can not put in down cause you never knew what was coming next! This is an absolute must read series. Julie Bailes has me completely hooked and I would read anything she wrote.
I absolutely love Allie and felt her pain through the whole thing. She makes you wonder just how much loss and pain one person can take. She is a strong woman who wants nothing more then to have someone put her first and love her like she is the only person in the world.
Then there is Blake and Wyatt. They are both unbelievably sexy men and both head over hills in love with the same women! The love they have for Allie is unbelievable. Allie struggles to find which one truly holds her heart.
August 15, 2014
This is a series of second chances, love triangles, gut wrenching twists and swooning hot men!
I realized I didn't review this book at all and this was one amazing series and one messed up ending but love the author and her work! If you love "Love Triangles", well go and meet Blake, Wyatt, and Allie. I will always be team Blake and the ending blew my mind to pieces and it messed me up for a while. Of course, Allie had to choose between the two and so that leaves one more story.....cannot wait for more!
I realized I didn't review this book at all and this was one amazing series and one messed up ending but love the author and her work! If you love "Love Triangles", well go and meet Blake, Wyatt, and Allie. I will always be team Blake and the ending blew my mind to pieces and it messed me up for a while. Of course, Allie had to choose between the two and so that leaves one more story.....cannot wait for more!
September 7, 2014
4.5 stars..... So many twists. This is honestly the first time where I can't decide on the ending. I've never been so torn on who I wanted the girl to end up with.... This is definitely a love triangle and I was equally fighting for both leads. Had it ended the other way, I'm not sure how I would have felt either. Lots of angst and drama... But a good read and two make leads you'll fall equally in love with!
December 21, 2014
Is it possible to root for both men to win the girl? In that case, you're only have one option .. being left heart broken no matter what the outcome! I truly felt for Wyatt but Blake was amazing as well! And the ending of this series?WTH ... Julie Bailes you rock! What an amazing emotional roller coaster!
October 9, 2014
wow. I'm not even sure where to start this. oh.my.goodness. this series was sooo amazing. Wyatt. wow. hot mess. Allie. so much hurt and pain. Blake. a truly amazing man. And to mix it all up. There is everything in this series. Passion, anger, pain, betrayal, love, sacrifice. This must be added to your TBR pile.
October 1, 2015
This series......is amazing!
I swear I screamed, laughed, cried, wanted to throw my kindle and at one, point hated the author! That just means it's an amazing book and she did a great job telling the story. I wish there was more to the story as I didn't like the ending, I wanted more!
I swear I screamed, laughed, cried, wanted to throw my kindle and at one, point hated the author! That just means it's an amazing book and she did a great job telling the story. I wish there was more to the story as I didn't like the ending, I wanted more!
July 23, 2014
This was a really good series BUT when I got to the last page I thought I was missing some....WTF this is NOT the ending I was very happy with...I am just hoping that when the Author extends this series she carries on from that point.
September 16, 2014
Absolutely loved this series. I couldn't stop reading to find out what the outcome was going to be. And then when I found out I wasn't sure if I was happy or sad. It was one of those books where you fall in love with both guys and would be happy either way.
October 4, 2014
Total heart wrenching story but you will LOVE every minute of it!
June 18, 2015
Nope. I can't even. I wish I wouldn't have read this. I felt it was very immature, and I disliked the ending very much. I'm so disappointed.
August 15, 2014
Loved this series!!!! I cried, laughed and had so many other emotions while reading this series. Must read!!!!!
July 24, 2014
Page turner
good read
but didn't like the way it ended. is there another book to this story???
left me wanting more
good read
but didn't like the way it ended. is there another book to this story???
left me wanting more
August 24, 2014
Love this series!
December 28, 2014
I didn't get into the author's voice and especially the heroines inner monologues at all. The sex scenes where hot, however, but couldn't entice me to continue. DNF
February 24, 2015
I liked it but, I realize there isn't a happy ending for someone in a love triangle, I don't like how this one ended. I want to know what happened to poor Blake.
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April 10, 2016
This is a great set to read and learn about second chances!
Go and grab your copy today!!!!
Go and grab your copy today!!!!
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