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Broken #2
Connected
Stuck between what feels wrong but should be right and what is definitely wrong but feels so right, Gwen has to deal with her new life and being a single mother to her baby, Dillan. Whilst trying to move on and fill the gaping hole that Caleb left behind, she struggles with the knowledge of what happened to Nathan.
She doesn't know how to deal with it, knowing it could be her that saves him, but not wanting to betray Caleb, who still holds the largest piece of her heart.
Her mind is a mess and, just as life starts looking better, dark secrets and a past she shouldn't be a part of threaten to rip her bliss into shreds.
Who will she choose? And, more importantly, can they survive what is thrown their way?
This is the final part to the Broken series.
Mature readers only (17 +)
She doesn't know how to deal with it, knowing it could be her that saves him, but not wanting to betray Caleb, who still holds the largest piece of her heart.
Her mind is a mess and, just as life starts looking better, dark secrets and a past she shouldn't be a part of threaten to rip her bliss into shreds.
Who will she choose? And, more importantly, can they survive what is thrown their way?
This is the final part to the Broken series.
Mature readers only (17 +)
333 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 4, 2014
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1182 people want to read
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A.E. Murphy
32 books1,075 followersA. E. Murphy is the Queen of sarcasm and satire, she likes long walks in the park, as much as ice cubes like to chill in a roasting oven.
She’s effortlessly independent and so good at adulting it’s unfair on the rest of the world. She only napped twice today and has only avoided the dishes for three days before making the child slaves do them this morning.
Winning!
Her favourite hobby is writing, her worst hobby is reading through that writing.
Also she has two cats that carry toys to the top of the stairs and drop them down so they can chase them. They do this repeatedly in the middle of the night.
Who cares if she has work the next morning?
Not the cats, that’s for sure.
And if it’s not the cats doing the waking, it’s the toddler crawling into bed with her and pulling individual hairs from her scalp with pudgy little fingers for comfort.
This is likely why she’s in a constant state of grump unless there’s chocolate and coffee.
P.S. Please leave feedback, if not on the book then on this ridiculous bio she wrote herself. It’s the least you can do seeing as she’ll forever talk in the third person now.
Alex loves her readers. Alex says thank you. Alex smiles.
She’s effortlessly independent and so good at adulting it’s unfair on the rest of the world. She only napped twice today and has only avoided the dishes for three days before making the child slaves do them this morning.
Winning!
Her favourite hobby is writing, her worst hobby is reading through that writing.
Also she has two cats that carry toys to the top of the stairs and drop them down so they can chase them. They do this repeatedly in the middle of the night.
Who cares if she has work the next morning?
Not the cats, that’s for sure.
And if it’s not the cats doing the waking, it’s the toddler crawling into bed with her and pulling individual hairs from her scalp with pudgy little fingers for comfort.
This is likely why she’s in a constant state of grump unless there’s chocolate and coffee.
P.S. Please leave feedback, if not on the book then on this ridiculous bio she wrote herself. It’s the least you can do seeing as she’ll forever talk in the third person now.
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July 16, 2014
Title: Connected
Series: Broken Part 2
Author: A E Murphy
Release Date: June
Rating: 4.5 stars
Cliffhanger:. No
HEA:
After reading the ending of the first book in Alexandra Murphy’s duo logy I was devastated. I knew something heartbreaking will happen, but I had no idea what exactly… The final chapters were so full of angst and sorrow I wanted to cry and threw myself on the floor. After trying to figure out what made Nathan a recluse who’s afraid of germs and touch, my heart broke over and over for my favorite character when I finally learnt the true… What’d happened to Nathan was not only horrible and distressing but also shocking.
This cliffhanger ending would have pissed me off for sure but I was feeling okay with it as I already had sequel waiting to be read. So I dived into it almost immediately. I was not disappointed.
Edgy. Gritty. Real. Powerful.
That’s just four adjectives that come to my mind while thinking about Nathan and Gwen’s relationship. Connected shows them seamlessly. I wish I could tell you everything about it but this is a book that has to be read completely, from the first page to the last, and not be read about.
When Nathan threw Gwen and Dillan out of his house, as soon as the young mother broke one of his rules and invaded his privacy, which caused that she learnt about his past, Gwen’s heart broke. She had to get back to living with her mother and ‘bury’ another man that meant much to her. But even though Nathan said he don’t want to know her he still cares about his nephew. He wants to see him regularly, despite being forced by it to see his mother.
When they meet again, it’s like a hurricane. Nathan wants her badly but he knows he can’t have her. Gwen’s ashamed of lusting after her dead fiancé’s brother. The feelings they share are ready to overpower both of them but…
Can Nathan stay away from this beautiful woman? Can he forget she’s seen the deepest of his secrets and how much broken he really is? Can Gwen let go of perfect memory of Caleb? Would they finally give to their feelings and connect?
Connected continued Gwen, Nathan and Dillan’s story perfectly; everything I admired in Broken made an appearance once again and although second part of Gwen and Nathan’s journey was different it was even grittier than before. This emotional roller coaster of want, desire and unforgettable pain squeezed my heart and made it bleed. I loved every second of it. However there were few things I felt weren’t exactly needed, which were distracting, but I decided not to mind them. I closed my eyes on those minor ‘mistakes’ and enjoyed this ride till the sweet end. The epilogue made me smile and I felt warm inside. It was fabulous ending.
And, I am very happy to the explanations of Caleb's death
Overall, I loved this story! Part one and part two of Broken series had everything I needed in my story. From the tortured characters, unique, unforgettable plot to beautiful ending! A.E Murphy’s done wonderful job!
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June 5, 2014
Hey everyone,
Thank you so much for being so patient, supportive and kind. I never expected the response I got from Broken and to say I'm nervous would be an understatement.
The moment is finally here and I pray I don't disappoint!
Writing about Gwen and Nathan has been an interesting experience, sometimes it still amazes me how attached I can get to characters I've made up. It explains all of my imaginary friends as a child... yes, I was one of those, don't judge! :p
I'm going to miss visiting them with a pen (read laptop).
Normally when I write a book I feel joyful when it's done but not this time, I've never been so absorbed by a story I've written before and I really hope it shows.
Again, thank you for everything.
You all rock!
Much love!
xxxxxxxxoxxxxxxxx
Thank you so much for being so patient, supportive and kind. I never expected the response I got from Broken and to say I'm nervous would be an understatement.
The moment is finally here and I pray I don't disappoint!
Writing about Gwen and Nathan has been an interesting experience, sometimes it still amazes me how attached I can get to characters I've made up. It explains all of my imaginary friends as a child... yes, I was one of those, don't judge! :p
I'm going to miss visiting them with a pen (read laptop).
Normally when I write a book I feel joyful when it's done but not this time, I've never been so absorbed by a story I've written before and I really hope it shows.
Again, thank you for everything.
You all rock!
Much love!
xxxxxxxxoxxxxxxxx
May 29, 2015
3 THIS IS FOR NATHAN STARS
I was so excited for this book. I HAD to start this book instantly!! I was so sadly disappointed. This story could have taken off and flew but it was flat. The same old converstations between the IDIOT Gwen and the AMAZING Nathan. Except Gwen did all the blabbing and poor Nathan faught for every ounce of love that Gwen had.
Gwen......I pray I never read about you again!!
She was awful in this book. I have never met someone so mean to someone that loves them so deeply. The things she did and said to Nathan pissed me off beyond belief. I know she was handed a shit hand in the first book, but she has this wonderful man stepping up to take care of her and her son.
Granted, Nathan has plenty of lies that he is keeping secret from her, but all the lies were at the request of Caleb, Nathan's dead brother and Gwen's dead fiance. He knew these lies would hurt Gwen. He was protecting her, if that is right or wrong who knows, but I do believe in this case his protecting her was understandable. But honesty should always be first no matter what, but then how would we have drama!
For me, Nathan gets 5 STARS !! I loved him, love him LOTS. The life he was handed was pure evil. No person let alone child, as he was when the abuse occurred, should have evilness wrap it's hands around them and break them so badly. The abuse he was dealt created a very broken soul with many compulsions he couldn't fight off.
Instead of being loved back like Gwen said she did, then didn't, then did again, then didn't once again, then realizing she was wrong again, she loved him again in her very strange, hurtful way. She used his abuse against him on several occasions and that in my eyes is deplorable. I don't tolerate actions like that and that ended my likeness for Gwen real quick.
If I was Gwen, I would have never let go of Nathan, not for one damn second.
Nathan paid the price for his brother's lies!
Being the amazing Nathan he is, he stands by Gwen and saves her once again in the end. This man has a huge heart for so many knife stabs he suffered through.
Nathan will forever be a fave of mine!!
I was so excited for this book. I HAD to start this book instantly!! I was so sadly disappointed. This story could have taken off and flew but it was flat. The same old converstations between the IDIOT Gwen and the AMAZING Nathan. Except Gwen did all the blabbing and poor Nathan faught for every ounce of love that Gwen had.
Gwen......I pray I never read about you again!!
She was awful in this book. I have never met someone so mean to someone that loves them so deeply. The things she did and said to Nathan pissed me off beyond belief. I know she was handed a shit hand in the first book, but she has this wonderful man stepping up to take care of her and her son.
Granted, Nathan has plenty of lies that he is keeping secret from her, but all the lies were at the request of Caleb, Nathan's dead brother and Gwen's dead fiance. He knew these lies would hurt Gwen. He was protecting her, if that is right or wrong who knows, but I do believe in this case his protecting her was understandable. But honesty should always be first no matter what, but then how would we have drama!
For me, Nathan gets 5 STARS !! I loved him, love him LOTS. The life he was handed was pure evil. No person let alone child, as he was when the abuse occurred, should have evilness wrap it's hands around them and break them so badly. The abuse he was dealt created a very broken soul with many compulsions he couldn't fight off.
Instead of being loved back like Gwen said she did, then didn't, then did again, then didn't once again, then realizing she was wrong again, she loved him again in her very strange, hurtful way. She used his abuse against him on several occasions and that in my eyes is deplorable. I don't tolerate actions like that and that ended my likeness for Gwen real quick.
If I was Gwen, I would have never let go of Nathan, not for one damn second.
Nathan paid the price for his brother's lies!
Being the amazing Nathan he is, he stands by Gwen and saves her once again in the end. This man has a huge heart for so many knife stabs he suffered through.
Nathan will forever be a fave of mine!!
June 6, 2014
Best Epilogue ever!!
This series is a must read. The story just flows and you cannot put it down. Everything fall into place like a pieces of puzzle. I <3 Nathan! Even though at times I wanted to smack him over his head, you can't help but give into the broken man. Enjoyed the humour and banter between Nathan and Gwen.
A beautiful ending of how two broken people can create magic when they are connected.
Can't wait for more books from A. E. Murphy. Take a bow, woman! A job very well done.
This series is a must read. The story just flows and you cannot put it down. Everything fall into place like a pieces of puzzle. I <3 Nathan! Even though at times I wanted to smack him over his head, you can't help but give into the broken man. Enjoyed the humour and banter between Nathan and Gwen.
A beautiful ending of how two broken people can create magic when they are connected.
Can't wait for more books from A. E. Murphy. Take a bow, woman! A job very well done.
August 18, 2014
I was a bit disappointed in this sequel. I loved Broken. It was such an awesome read. I just didn't feel the magic in this story though. Gwen was bitchy and made so many annoyingly stupid decisions. Mind games and screwing with the emotions of Nathan. She's constantly saying how she wanted to help him, knowing how broken he was and how he couldn't take the emotional roller coaster she was putting him on. Not sure how she figured she would help Nathan when she's having sex with him and telling him they are truly a couple, but at the same time she's dating someone else, and won't break it off like she says she will. I hate stories with annoying, wishy washy women who act stupidly in them, and this one walked a fine line between love and hate for me. I don't understand what happened to the awesome, strong, smart character she was in the first book. I did enjoy the twist at the end that I didn't see coming, as well as the HEA (finally!).
June 6, 2014
Oh. My. God. Guys, for serious. You know you like super hype a sequel in your mind while you wait for it, and then it's never as good as you hoped, and it's like, well, bummer, that was a let down, but oh well, it just never could have lived up?
Um, yeah. That didn't happen here.
Holy SHIT, guys. This book was so INSANELY GOOD. There were ALL THE EMOTIONS!!! I just want to spoiler the hell out of it, but I won't. Have you read the first book? If you haven't, what the heck is wrong with you???? It's free, go get it, devour it, then come back and chat me up in the comments, because this is seriously one of the best series I've read all year!!!! No freaking lie!!!
I read so much I'm kind of, I don't know, burned out a little on books. It takes a LOT to make me cry. I cry at maybe like 8 books a year and I read 200+ and BOTH of books in this series have made me cry. So I'm not BS'ing your guys. I'm giving an official blurb to this author I loved these books so much! These books are just emotionally and psychologically complex, and the plots and twists are so well woven. It's just insane. God, I'm just sitting here feeling all emotionally replete after having finished this series, and I just put it on my Kindle under the Reread section, which again, like VERY FEW books go into.
Okay, go forth ye and read. That is all.
Um, yeah. That didn't happen here.
Holy SHIT, guys. This book was so INSANELY GOOD. There were ALL THE EMOTIONS!!! I just want to spoiler the hell out of it, but I won't. Have you read the first book? If you haven't, what the heck is wrong with you???? It's free, go get it, devour it, then come back and chat me up in the comments, because this is seriously one of the best series I've read all year!!!! No freaking lie!!!
I read so much I'm kind of, I don't know, burned out a little on books. It takes a LOT to make me cry. I cry at maybe like 8 books a year and I read 200+ and BOTH of books in this series have made me cry. So I'm not BS'ing your guys. I'm giving an official blurb to this author I loved these books so much! These books are just emotionally and psychologically complex, and the plots and twists are so well woven. It's just insane. God, I'm just sitting here feeling all emotionally replete after having finished this series, and I just put it on my Kindle under the Reread section, which again, like VERY FEW books go into.
Okay, go forth ye and read. That is all.
December 15, 2014
Title: Connected (Broken #2)
Series: Yes
Author: A.E. Murphy
Rating: 5 stars
POV: first person heroine
HEA:
Heat/Steam 4/5
Triggers?
Cliffhanger: . No.
Intolerable Heroine .No.
Über Douchebagery .No.
Taboo Subject Matter .No.
Cheating:
Love Triangle
It's official. Nathan is one of my absolute favorite book boyfriends. It's been a few days since I finished the book and I still can't get him off my mind. After the way things ended in the previous book I knew I'd need some major groveling. Boy oh boy did my Nathan deliver! I just love reading about a strong heroine who sticks to her guns and doesn't easily give into the hero. I also love when we don't spend half the damn book waiting for the heroine to come to her senses and pick the right guy. I really enjoyed watching Nathan fight for her I was swooning from start to finish.
And Caleb that freaking POS bastard! I had him all figured out in the first book and wished I could piss on his grave. Douchebag.
Oh and that epilogue? Squee!
December 28, 2014
As good as the first one,I really enjoyed reading both books in the Broken series.
"Connected" was great conclusion to Gwen and Nathans's story, lots of secrets revealed all the way to the end.
Love Nathan! Even though at times I wanted to smack him over his head, you can't help but give into the broken man.
Definitely will look out for more books from A.E. Murphy.
"Connected" was great conclusion to Gwen and Nathans's story, lots of secrets revealed all the way to the end.
Love Nathan! Even though at times I wanted to smack him over his head, you can't help but give into the broken man.
Definitely will look out for more books from A.E. Murphy.
September 2, 2024
*wersja polska*
August 21, 2018
Me pasó lo mismo que con el primero. Aunque sigo amando a Nathan, las actitudes, respuestas y personalidad de Gwen me matan el fangirl interior. Y pues eso de estar entre Eric y Nathan no está bien. Tampoco que lo culpe a él de todas las mentiras que le dijo Caleb. No es su culpa, es culpa de ella por confiar ciegamente en un desconocido.
November 15, 2017
Okay so this picks up shortly after the first ends. Gotta say this was mostly an unnecessary book. The author added in a bunch of stuff just to make a whole book I think. There was so much conflict going on with the hero and the heroine that we didn't need the random entrance of yet another guy into the mix. Sort of a 4th wheel. Added nothing to the story but unrealistic conflict.
May 5, 2021
skimmed
July 17, 2014
I'm a little unsure how I felt about book two compared to book one. I liked the story, but a lot of book two lacked the "oomph" I felt was happening in the majority of book 1. That's not to say that this book didn't have it's share of "holy craps" it did!!
This is one of those series that kind of surprise you, you are thinking more can be shared and then you find out something else that someone else did, or someone else knew and said something.
Some serious "what the hell did he do that for?" moments occurred.
It was good!
This is one of those series that kind of surprise you, you are thinking more can be shared and then you find out something else that someone else did, or someone else knew and said something.
Some serious "what the hell did he do that for?" moments occurred.
It was good!
February 17, 2020
I found this book while preparing for a book convention this year. I went over the list of authors selecting which ones I did not know so far that sounded interesting - I did not read anything except the blurb - no reviews nothing - and I can only recommend to you to not read any spoilers at all.
So to remain true to this statement I will not say anything about the story.
The only reason I started writing this review was to leave a message for the author.
These two books are the best books I have read in a long time from a "to me totally new author" .... and I can not wait to tell you that in person ... wow - simply wow - and trust me when I tell you I read more than 300 books a year so it takes a lot to still be able to surprise me.
I checked other plots from this author too when selecting something to read for the convention but their storylines did not speak to me. This also is one of the things that I often found while reading really great authors ... their plots vary so you will not love everything they write - for me it is a sign that it will always be interesting to check for new books because you will never know what to expect (this is also known as the Colleen Hoover effect hahahah).
If you are planning to go to the RARE Convention in Edinburgh this year and look for a new author? .... If you love a romance that is bound to kill you will reading? Well you came to the right place - you want to read this series - trust me....
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July 6, 2014
3 not-as-good-as-I-thought-it-would-be stars..
yeah..
Had high hopes for this one.. and, again, this is one of the reads where I had to just skim through it.
It really couldn't grab my attention; and more than once, I wanted to stop reading. Mostly, the only thing that kept me going was that I really wanted to know how this was going to unravel.
So, what happened was that I almost skipped through most of it and went directly to the epilogue!
Yup. I know I missed a lot of things that took place in the middle; and maybe someday I may go back and actually get to reading those parts, but the fact that I couldn't, says a lot about this book.
It had a good plot. Even though I wanted to throttle both Nathan and Gwen on a LOT of occasions.
So, all in all, I'm thinking an okay read.
yeah..
Had high hopes for this one.. and, again, this is one of the reads where I had to just skim through it.
It really couldn't grab my attention; and more than once, I wanted to stop reading. Mostly, the only thing that kept me going was that I really wanted to know how this was going to unravel.
So, what happened was that I almost skipped through most of it and went directly to the epilogue!
Yup. I know I missed a lot of things that took place in the middle; and maybe someday I may go back and actually get to reading those parts, but the fact that I couldn't, says a lot about this book.
It had a good plot. Even though I wanted to throttle both Nathan and Gwen on a LOT of occasions.
So, all in all, I'm thinking an okay read.
January 24, 2015
Have you ever read a book that made you get so attached to the characters, that your chest aches - constricted with emotion because of what the characters are going through?
That is what happened with me all the way through.
The story deals with some heavy subjects. Finding out about Nathan's past had me closed to tears. And then what Caleb did to him. But on top of that, what Gwen had to go through... Unbelievable. I was shocked. Really, really shocked. It was all a fucking mess! A very interesting mess. I literally couldn't stop reading.
This book is such a perfect closure. Such a PERFECT ending. The epilogue might be one of the funniest/sweetest I've ever read. Definitely recommend this story.
That is what happened with me all the way through.
The story deals with some heavy subjects. Finding out about Nathan's past had me closed to tears. And then what Caleb did to him. But on top of that, what Gwen had to go through... Unbelievable. I was shocked. Really, really shocked. It was all a fucking mess! A very interesting mess. I literally couldn't stop reading.
This book is such a perfect closure. Such a PERFECT ending. The epilogue might be one of the funniest/sweetest I've ever read. Definitely recommend this story.
February 10, 2022
Me gustó bastante este libro.... y Nathan... que personaje!!
Pero pobre se le puede comprender por todo lo que pasó.... igual él me encanta. :)
Y para mí el epílogo fue lo mejor...
Pero pobre se le puede comprender por todo lo que pasó.... igual él me encanta. :)
Y para mí el epílogo fue lo mejor...
July 24, 2019
OMG WOOW...This book had my emotions all over the place.
I cry with Gwen and Nathan and I was happy with them too. It's truly amazing book. With all emotions I though I can't make to the end. But I did and I'm glad for it. I loved Nathan with all his issues and Gwen as well. It was a great ending for great love story. Thank you for this greats books because is a great read.
I cry with Gwen and Nathan and I was happy with them too. It's truly amazing book. With all emotions I though I can't make to the end. But I did and I'm glad for it. I loved Nathan with all his issues and Gwen as well. It was a great ending for great love story. Thank you for this greats books because is a great read.
August 10, 2016
3.5 stars
I don't know what to say. I could not wait for book two, but this one was just a little bit messy and long for me....
I didn't like triangle, and Nathan was starting to get on my nerves.
The story is what kept me going. Overall loved it!
I don't know what to say. I could not wait for book two, but this one was just a little bit messy and long for me....
I didn't like triangle, and Nathan was starting to get on my nerves.
The story is what kept me going. Overall loved it!
October 2, 2021
Hubo muchas cosas que no me imaginaba que pasarian, lo del embarazo forzado fue una de ellas y por eso las 3 estrellas, aunque la verdad ese epílogo fue lo mejor del libro 🤩
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 10, 2014
There are very few stories that live up to their expectations when they go into part two territory. I am happy and proud to say that I wasn't wrong about this series/author and it was worth the wait. We got the past, present and the future in a lovely, as real as it can get in story land, package!
I loved every minute of it and the epilogue was written so that we could get the future without it feeling all kinds of rushed and incomplete. We covered so much and got to see the outcome of their struggles from book 1 and 2. Normally I don't go for trilogies these days because most of them are just cash cows but I could use a next novel on these two. I am not ready to let them go :(
As for Caleb, boy did we get some light on him! Unfortunately, I can't hate him. I get his point and determination however unscrupulous and an argument can be made that he was a sadistic little one but we didn't get that Caleb so I can't hate him and I still miss him. I actually hope he could be around to defend himself. Plus, we got Dillan and that little boy was just as awesome as a baby as he was as a hungry 16 year old. Yup! We go way up in the future and I start to wonder if we might get a novel on the children of this novel. They are now more interesting than all the parents :)
Nathan was his usual self but he cut himself open this time and laid vulnerable for all to see. I connected even more with him and Gwen and got comfortable in their ability to understand and navigate each other's personalities.
I felt their frustration, anger, betrayal, love and passion and I found that there is something to be said about having half way sex with Nathan. I have never seen it done before and it can be quite the kick to an ego but I surely would wanna try! It's just so erotic and weird o.O
The emotions of this level were high! Even though I had already figured out half of the major conflict, I had no problem going through the motions to reveal the rest. We were literally being taken through a day by day summary of their lives a few months after Gwen leaves the village. I didn't mind and I felt like I could spend every single day in their lives and not get bored.
There is also an element in this novel that makes you able to relate to different situations as they arise, like the breaking down of friendships and the struggles new mother's face. Ms. Murphy also has the ability to write guys that we love but can easily hate and this go it was Eric.
He was extremely pushy but he was a nice guy with solid friends and family. You can't hate the characters of this novel but you will get upset with them all from time to time. The addition of Valentine, Tiffany and Elle helped to cement and transition to the next level in Gwen's life. I also did what I thought I would never do and forgave her mom.
She made mistakes and abandon her only child when she needed her the most but I love the mom she became in this installment and how she never hid behind anything. Every one's personality in the novel was distinct and memorable and made me feel like I was apart of the group. I knew what to expect from every one.
This matched part of my expectation but still left me satisfied and with an addition to my favourite authors list. The culture was thick and true Brit, the friendships tentative and the emotions believable. I loved every minute and wish I didn't read it so I could read it again. It didn't need the heavy erotica or calculated deviants because it was more vulnerable and therefore memorable. All I can say is, Gwen needs to redo her Food Handler's course and Nathan should play poker with that face.
I loved every minute of it and the epilogue was written so that we could get the future without it feeling all kinds of rushed and incomplete. We covered so much and got to see the outcome of their struggles from book 1 and 2. Normally I don't go for trilogies these days because most of them are just cash cows but I could use a next novel on these two. I am not ready to let them go :(
As for Caleb, boy did we get some light on him! Unfortunately, I can't hate him. I get his point and determination however unscrupulous and an argument can be made that he was a sadistic little one but we didn't get that Caleb so I can't hate him and I still miss him. I actually hope he could be around to defend himself. Plus, we got Dillan and that little boy was just as awesome as a baby as he was as a hungry 16 year old. Yup! We go way up in the future and I start to wonder if we might get a novel on the children of this novel. They are now more interesting than all the parents :)
Nathan was his usual self but he cut himself open this time and laid vulnerable for all to see. I connected even more with him and Gwen and got comfortable in their ability to understand and navigate each other's personalities.
I felt their frustration, anger, betrayal, love and passion and I found that there is something to be said about having half way sex with Nathan. I have never seen it done before and it can be quite the kick to an ego but I surely would wanna try! It's just so erotic and weird o.O
The emotions of this level were high! Even though I had already figured out half of the major conflict, I had no problem going through the motions to reveal the rest. We were literally being taken through a day by day summary of their lives a few months after Gwen leaves the village. I didn't mind and I felt like I could spend every single day in their lives and not get bored.
There is also an element in this novel that makes you able to relate to different situations as they arise, like the breaking down of friendships and the struggles new mother's face. Ms. Murphy also has the ability to write guys that we love but can easily hate and this go it was Eric.
He was extremely pushy but he was a nice guy with solid friends and family. You can't hate the characters of this novel but you will get upset with them all from time to time. The addition of Valentine, Tiffany and Elle helped to cement and transition to the next level in Gwen's life. I also did what I thought I would never do and forgave her mom.
She made mistakes and abandon her only child when she needed her the most but I love the mom she became in this installment and how she never hid behind anything. Every one's personality in the novel was distinct and memorable and made me feel like I was apart of the group. I knew what to expect from every one.
This matched part of my expectation but still left me satisfied and with an addition to my favourite authors list. The culture was thick and true Brit, the friendships tentative and the emotions believable. I loved every minute and wish I didn't read it so I could read it again. It didn't need the heavy erotica or calculated deviants because it was more vulnerable and therefore memorable. All I can say is, Gwen needs to redo her Food Handler's course and Nathan should play poker with that face.
January 14, 2018
I would have rated this lower than 2.5 stars if this was a standalone but since I liked the first book quite a bit... I’m rating this more nicely than I would have otherwise. This is why I don’t like series - you might love the first book but the next one has the potential to ruin all the feels ): I was expecting the book to be about Nathan and how Gwen and Nathan deal with his past but instead it was a pity party for Gwen. There wasn’t a chapter where she didn’t feel the need to point out how tough her life is and how she’s the victim in all of this. I especially disliked her making fun of his condition or purposely doing things to bother Nathan. You don’t get to do that. You don’t get to throw things at a person who is deathly scared of getting dirty because he chose not to tell you about his birthday. She seemed very immature and not capable of being with someone who is suffering from mental health issues. Also, she felt the need to throw his illness in his face when angry - “Right… because you’re so stable? What kind of mother would I be if I let my son be raised by a freak like you?” This right here was enough to make me dislike her forever. Not to mention quite a large part of the book was spent with her being hung up on Caleb still, it was just frustrating and it seems to me she held Nathan more responsible for shitty decisions Caleb made than Caleb himself. I just don’t think Gwen of book 2 was a healthy partner for Nathan. Epilogue was adorable but again I had a hard time being happy for them after all the shitty stuff that Gwen did.
August 11, 2014
So book 2 picks up and there is no shortage of drama right from the start. Everything starts to unfold and we get little snippets from Nathans Past. Poor Nathan what he had to endure during his childhood and then Caleb doing what he did no wonder Nathan is the way he is.
Gwen wants to help him get himself back together for her sake and his.
This book had me laughing, crying and shouting out loud at my kindle. It was like a volcano slowly building and then finally erupting. Everything got answered and what a lovely ending. Brilliant read so enjoyed it.
Note to self got to read more of A E Murphy's books.
Gwen wants to help him get himself back together for her sake and his.
This book had me laughing, crying and shouting out loud at my kindle. It was like a volcano slowly building and then finally erupting. Everything got answered and what a lovely ending. Brilliant read so enjoyed it.
Note to self got to read more of A E Murphy's books.
October 31, 2018
The first book was outstanding . Both Nathan and Gwen were amazing whereas in this book Gwen is extremely annoying and hurts Nathan at every point. She instigates fights and doesn't think about Nathan's feelings and doesn't understand the trauma he has been through. I loved the first book but I have mixed feelings on this one.
January 25, 2015
Sonu çok tatlıydı. Kırdığım yarım puanı o yüzden verdim.
July 10, 2014
I found myself getting bored at times with the repetitiveness. However, this had a great story line. 3.5 stars for me
July 21, 2014
perfect ending to a twisted story. i couldnt put down and read it in a day.
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February 6, 2017hım ı think ı need time after reading this kind of series.
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January 5, 2018
4 *just for Nathan* Stars
In this, Nathan and Gwen’s relationship is like a whirlwind. the second part of Gwen and Nathan’s journey was intense, emotional roller coaster and I loved every second of it.
Caleb, I definitely was not wrong with him and I'm glad.
Nathan, I loved him even more in this book.
The epilogue was everything and more. I love the epilogues and this was not the exception.
So, why not the 5 stars?
Answer... Gwen
In this, Nathan and Gwen’s relationship is like a whirlwind. the second part of Gwen and Nathan’s journey was intense, emotional roller coaster and I loved every second of it.
Caleb, I definitely was not wrong with him and I'm glad.
Nathan, I loved him even more in this book.
The epilogue was everything and more. I love the epilogues and this was not the exception.
So, why not the 5 stars?
Answer... Gwen
July 27, 2021
The angst in this book! There were so many times I wanted to shake the shit out of Gwen! Something told me that Caleb wasn’t as perfect as he let on, but poor Gwen’s heart. And Nathan! Nathan was everything!
Five stars!!
Five stars!!
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