Shattered by You

Tear Asunder #3

by Nashoda Rose

What started out as a deal quickly became a friendship that conquered monsters.

I killed, but I escaped hell.
Emotionless. Disconnected. Cold. A mannequin. It’s what I’d become in order to survive the years held in captivity. I was able to endure the abuse and devastating loss as long as I remained detached.

But he wouldn't let me.
Crisis, the bass guitarist in my brother’s rock band, Tear Asunder. He’s cocky, rude, a total man-whore. But the rock star has far more beneath the surface of his inked skin, and he’s determined to make me laugh again.
He made me a "deal", but really, it was blackmail.
His terms were simple. Until his playful honesty became the building blocks to something unexpected. Something strong enough to pull me from the eye of the storm.

Because even though I escaped years of abuse, it didn’t mean I was free.

For mature audiences only.

Shattered by You is written as a standalone, however, it is recommended you read the Tear Asunder books in order.
*Contains spoilers for "Overwhelmed by You"

Words: 98,000
This is a Contemporary Romance.

Genres: Dark, Romance, Abuse, Dark Romance, New Adult, Contemporary Romance, Friends To Lovers

316 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 21, 2015

About the author

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Nashoda Rose lives outside of Toronto, where she enjoys hiking with her dogs and spending time with her Gyspy Vanner horse. Nash has a passion for fierce, over-protective men, damaged characters, and unbridled love stories. Her work is published in multiple languages across the world.

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Reviews

[Lo Bookfrantic · Rating 5 out of 5]

5***Beautiful Melting ICE Stars

”Crisis was like a leech that kept sucking the blood out of me, but it wasn’t blood, it was my coldness. It was as if he was the heater turned on high and I was the block of ice that was slowly melting“ Haven

This book takes place in the city of Toronto. Haven Dedrick, the twin sister of Ream which we met on book two of these series; was rescued from her captures and now was learning how to adjust and survive her new life. She has so many demons to fight after twelve years of being a slave to drugs and man using her. She hid at her brother’s farm for a while, protecting her shattered soul with coldness and emptiness. Her past made her hard and she learned to survive blocking the world around her. She wanted to do something with her life now and be normal. Learning how to drive and getting a job and going to school to get a degree was one of those things she wanted to do. Everyone helped her and didn’t pushed her even thought they knew she needed therapy but she refused to talk to anyone.



The only way she knew how to cope was by running; running helped her demons disappear only temporarily. The memories were so strong, the pain, the dark was so deep. I basically bawled my eyes off. She would have panic attacks but try to ignore them.



Vincent Wesson aka Crisis, the bass guitarist of the hit rock band Tear Asunder had a soft spot for Haven. He was the player, the one all the girls fantasize with but with her he felt different. Even though he was the flirt one, the man whore she knew he was also so Hot, Tatted Skin, muscles, blond curly hair, blue eyes and charismatic. He was a total rock star. However, he became friends with Haven. He wanted to help her, he saw her meltdowns and held her and wanted to be there for her. He made a deal with her that while they were on tour that they will text every single day. She felt blacked mailed because she knew if she didn’t agree with, he will tell her brother which she didn’t want to worry him more. In a way he did black mailed her but their innocent texting became so much more when he returned from tour.

”You will break. One day that cool exterior you’re hiding behind will shatter. It has to. It has nowhere to go. And when it does happen, I intend to be there to help you pick up the pieces.“ Crisis

He did everything in his power to break her ice and help her. He even went with her to a karaoke night that her friends invited them to. He made her sing with him and it was EPIC. I freaking loved it so much.

”I craved her attention. It was my drug. She was my drug and I wanted her to share with me the one thing I loved more than anything – music,….Our voices instantly entwined in perfect harmony and from the subtle eyes widening, I knew she was just surprised as me.” Crisis

He would show up at her school and sit with her in class, this entire friendly relationship was exactly what Haven needed and somewhere they both fell hard for each other; but she was afraid to open up to anyone until one day she broke. Freaked out so bad everyone panicked; that’s when she finally let him in and confessed her dark secrets and damn I was a bubbling mess again. And at the same time I loved Crisis so much. He was her rock he was always there and I loved him for that so freaking much. They finally gave into their chemistry and oh boy the waiting was so well worth it. Crisis completely made me melt for him. He was the best for her.

”There were no words as we both panted and stared at one another before our mouths crashed together. And it was a crash. It was teeth hitting, and noses getting in the way and lips crushed. “ Haven

There was drama with a "fan" that was obsessed with Crisis, so Ream her twin brother was not very happy at first about their relationship but he finally realized Crisis was perfect for her and he was helping her. There were other events that I was completely shocked and not expecting at all but made this story so much more perfect, the suspense of who was trying to hurt Haven and all the security and drama around was great. I loved this story so much. The author delivered beautifully, she gave us a love romance, with dark secrets, a suspense and angst plot, super funny scenes and most of all a beautiful healing and sweet ending.

”I was swimming in an ocean of black, unable to find my way back to shore. I didn’t know whether I’d sink to the bottom or if I’d have enough strength to read water until shore found its way to me. But I had a life jacket. I had Crisis. And if I sank to the bottom, I knew I’d lift back up – to him.”Haven

”Haven. You’re perfect. You’re my perfect. And I’m yours.“ Crisis

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[Lana ❇✾DG Romance❇✾ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars

We all know the definition of shattered: to break into pieces; to weaken, destroy; to damage, as by breaking or crushing.
But my story isn't about being shattered.
It's about surviving the pieces.

Every single time I think Nashoda Rose can't possibly top the last book I read by her, she goes and blows me away. Her writing is poignant, sensual, and emotional; which make her books completely unputdownable. With each new book I read by her, the woman proves just how talented she is as an author because none of her characters sound the same. She gives you her signature writing style without giving you that feeling of "I've read this before with a different character name." Her characters and their stories are so full of depth and I have to say that Crisis and Haven's story was probably the most emotional one that I've read from her to date. Their story broke my heart and melded it back together piece by devastating piece. It's quite a bit different from her other books because there's no dark or grit (besides Haven's memories). It's an incredibly emotional romance that while isn't heavy on the steam, it still gives the reader just enough to satisfy. I absolutely loved it.

If you haven't yet read Overwhelmed by You, I highly recommend you do. While you may read it as a standalone, you will enjoy it much more read in order. Some story arcs get carried over in the next books and it will help truly understand each character's background but in this case; Haven's

Haven is Ream's twin sister that he long thought died from a drug overdose. What he never knew was the hell that Haven lived through at the hands of monsters. Forced to surrender her body and her mind, lost to the haze of drugs that were forced on her; Haven was a shell of the girl that Ream once knew. Now back in his life after rescuing him from his own hell by killing the woman that was the cause of it all, Ream hopes that he'll soon get his twin back, but that woman is gone. She's too damaged; drowning in the demons of her past and the nightmares of what she's survived.

My past would never have me again. Conquer. Destroy. Bleed the memories.

Crisis has always been the most lighthearted member of Tear Asunder. He's had a happy upbringing with 2 amazing parents that adopted Ream at 17. He's never suffered for female attention and he's never denied himself a meaningless night spent between the thighs of a band groupie. But then a pair of haunted eyes change him and his life completely. He wants Haven but he knows he has to work for it. He knows she's damaged but he doesn't know the extent of it...no one does. But he's willing to put in the work, even if it takes him months.

Don't want to fuck a girl so damaged she can't breathe without hurting." He lowered his voice and it went all husky. "What I want is to help her learn to laugh again. And I want her trust."

I adored Crisis in this book. While he may have come off as the unrepentant manwhore and jokester in the previous two books, there's so much more to him. He systematically begins to wear down all of Haven't walls. He'll be her friend first if that's what it takes; he'll be there for her. He knows that they need that foundation before anything else because of her history.

Crisis was like a leech that kept sucking the blood out of me, but it wasn't blood. It was my coldness. It was as if he was the heater turned on high and I was the block of ice that was slowly melting.

Don't get me wrong, while this book was more emotional than erotic; Crisis definitely still had his edge. He was a dirty talking bad boy who at his core was also an incredible man.

The romance element while very much predominant throughout the entire book is a slow build. I loved that Nashoda stayed true to both of these characters and didn't make things happen in a few weeks. It took them months to get to where they are and the reader gets to experience every devastating memory of the past and each swoon worthy memory of their present.

You didn't break, Haven. Your pieces may have scattered, but they didn't break.

I honestly think this may have been Nashoda's best book to date.

Don't get me wrong, while this may have been a touch less on the steam then the previous books in this series, that doesn't mean it was any less hot.

Vincent. Please."
His voice vibrated against me and I swear it was why he spoke. "Please won't work this time, Ice. Melting is a slow process.

When these two finally get together, they burn up the pages.

But their road there was also a believable one. It wasn't easy and filled with many bumps but the one constant that remained through it was Crisis. Did I mention just how much I adore him? Haven was an amazing heroine. For everything that she's been through (and nothing will prepare you for just how devastating her past is) she still has this core of strength. Her pieces may be a little more broken than most, but she's determined to put them back together again.

I don't think I can name one thing I didn't love about this book. Crisis and Haven't story was everything I'd hoped it would be and yet so much more. Then there was also a peak into Kite, and holy mother of ovaries does Nashoda know how to tease you with a future character because GAH! A piercing (I'll let you imagination full in where), a penchant for the kinky and rough sex, and perhaps even a Dominant streak? Oh mama! Sign me the hell on. I'm calling dibs now. I NEED his book.

If you haven't read this incredible series yet, I can't recommend it enough. The boys of Tear Asunder will ruin you for all other men, that much I can guaran-fuckin'-tee you. Trust.

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[S.M. West · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 “Puddle” STARS

This story is about “surviving the pieces. It’s about the strength found within the damaged. It’s above love. Love found despite the jagged, tainted edges…”



Haven, Ream's twin sister, is numb. She fights to find numbness now that she's free. She wants to remain numb to the people around her, the love of her brother Ream, the attention of Crisis and most of all, numb from the monsters in her past. So she runs...


...to the point of utter and total exhaustion. She's slowly unraveling, peeling back the layers of her dark and dirty past. But all she wants to do is be normal and free. Have the right to choose and be independent. But nothing's that easy.



"I was swimming in an ocean of black, unable to find my way back to shore. I didn't know whether I'd sink to the bottom or if I'd have enough strength to tread water until shore found its way to me. But I had a life jacket. I had Crisis."

Crisis, the bass guitarist of hit rock band Tear Asunder and all around heart-throb, is playful, flirty, sexy and confident. In the other books, we saw his man-whoring ways, his relentless flirting and his lighthearted banter. If anyone has any misgivings about Crisis, they'll completely vanish because he was truly the sweetest, most caring and patient guy.



He sees Haven and wants to be there for her. Not to get in her pants, okay he does but he'll wait. Crisis will wait for her no matter how long it takes because with Haven it's not about that, it's about ALL of her.



Crisis and Haven's relationship is slow, measured and perfect. With all that Haven has endured in her short 23 years of life, any other pace would have seemed unbelievable. Their friendship into lovers story is truly beautiful, heart breaking, tender and at times, laugh out loud funny thanks to Crisis.



“Crisis was like breathing in fresh air. The beauty of him was that there were no lies. No mask. He said what everyone else was too polite or afraid to say.”



“You will break. One day that cool exterior you’re hiding behind will shatter. It has to. It has nowhere to go. And when it does happen, I intend to be there to help you pick up the pieces.”



This series has captivated me from the novella, With You and just when I think Ms. Rose has reached the pinnacle, she shatters that with another fantastic story. This is a beautiful, timeless love story filled with hope, despair, darkness, anger, happiness and love. Experiencing Haven and Crisis grow into a couple was truly beautiful...





I devoured this story, literally could not put it down and now I'm all mixed up. I'm over the moon with how good it was...

...but also sad because it's over

...and I now have to wait for Kite's story!!



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[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 "You’re my perfect." stars

"Your pieces may have scattered, but they didn’t break.”

Haven may be free physically, but she is still a prisoner of her past. She is trying to find her normal and move on from the weight of her memories. For twelve years she barely survived; numbing herself from emotions and touch. Now she is with people who care, people who call themselves family, people who treat her as if she will break. Her brother doesn't understand, she isn't the same girl he remembers, that girl is dead...it's only Crisis, his best friend, who sees her for her strength and tries to put a smile on her face.

“You will break. One day that cool exterior you’re hiding behind will shatter. It has to. It has nowhere to go. And when it does happen, I intend to be there to help you pick up the pieces.”

For two months, Crisis has kept his word, never pushing but never forgetting. He begins and ends his day with a text to Haven, talking about anything and nothing at all. But it's enough to find a way past her icy walls and enough to consider him safe. His life has never been the same ever since Haven, knowing how much he wants to see her smile, getting to know parts of her that no one else has seen. Haven didn't know how or when it happened, but Crisis became as important to her than her need to move on. He supports her with her decisions, letting her go but she knows he will be right there to catch her if she falls.

I was swimming in an ocean of black, unable to find my way back to shore. I didn’t know whether I’d sink to the bottom or if I’d have enough strength to tread water until shore found its way to me. But I had a life jacket. I had Crisis. And if I sank to the bottom, I knew I’d lift back up—to him.

For Crisis there is no doubt, she is it, his "forever girl", now it's just a matter of time for her to see it too. No one will love her as much he does and no one will make her feel the way he does. He replaces the bad with the good; with every kiss, with every touch and most importantly his love...

Shattered by You is told in a completely different manner than the rest of the series, where the others lead into the bad and the ugly, this begins with the darkness progressing into the light. For Haven there is no one more perfect for her than Crisis, he was exactly the man she needed him to be. I loved the way he treasured her, keeping her safe but letting her feel free. I knew Haven's POV was not going to be an easy read, not really knowing what to expect, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. She was troubled and cold, but she had an inner strength that one can only admire, letting her wit and sass show when she wants to play.

While this had less of the band and the rock star lifestyle, their story had the same level heat and so much heart, it's hard not to fall in love. I think what I enjoyed most was the dynamic between Crisis and Haven, it wasn't lust at first sight, it wasn't an insta-anything, he had to work for his place by her side and he made every bit count, making it a friends-to-lovers story with a second chance at life. This author for me is an auto-buy / auto-read, so I'm not surprised that this was another wonderful addition to the author's arsenal. I can't wait for the next one!

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[✰ Liz ✰ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Nothing Better Stars

"We all know the definition of shattered: to break into pieces; to weaken, destroy; to damage, as by breaking or crushing. But my story isn’t about being shattered. It’s about surviving the pieces."-Haven



Nashoda Rose has done it again! She is undeniably one of the most dynamic and passionate writers of all time. Every time I pick up a book by Ms. Rose, I know that I am in for an amazing ride. Her storytelling is unique because of the detailed characters, the internal struggles they face, and the passionate heroes (and their heroine counterparts). Shattered by You was an excellent continuation of the Tear Assunder Series. I can only hope that she continues to explore every single character (even beyond the fourth book) so that I can continue to indulge in this delectable series.

Haven is Reams's twin sister. She has been battling the demons from her past and is constantly running. If she runs, she feels she can escape.



Unfortunately, there is no escape for her. The damage to her soul has burned deep. She is broken. Her broken soul has caused her to detach herself from everyone. Although she is trying to go back to school and rebuild her life, she cannot escape the panic attacks and depression weighing her down.

Crisis is the "fun-loving band member" of the group who has all the right moves. He loves the ladies and loves rock-n-roll.

"Imagine a rock star: hot, tatted skin— which bordered on an addiction to pain— muscled, and charismatic. He worked out obsessively; f*cked obsessively. Played music obsessively."

When he met Haven, his priorities shifted. He saw beauty in her and wanted to bring her out of her shell. He begins to pursue Haven gently. It all starts with a few text messages. As soon as the friendship begins, everything changes. After all, can't love heal all wounds?



“You will break. One day that cool exterior you’re hiding behind will shatter. It has to. It has nowhere to go. And when it does happen, I intend to be there to help you pick up the pieces.”-Crisis



Crisis' transformation is extreme. He offers Haven support and pushes her gently as she navigates through the darkness. Haven has been brutalized so violently. The pain you feel for her is immense. Yet as she begins to overcome, you feel joy through that pain. I genuinely loved every moment these two shared together. Often times, I find myself desperate for the romance to start. And yet, in this case the friendship was so beautiful as it bloomed into something more.

"I wanted to bust down her walls and force her to let me in. Her demons weren’t black shadows. They were fuckin’ monsters and the road ahead was one that was going to test every part of me and her. But for some reason, it didn’t scare me. Because as long as she was in my arms, we’d be okay."-Crisis



Of course, in addition to Crisis and Haven's relationship, we have the opportunity to share in the mending of Ream and Haven's relationship as well. Twins share such a delicate bond and these siblings have been through hell together. It was quite momentous when things for Haven begin to clear and Crisis, Ream, and the entire crew is there waiting for her.

"This was what it was about. The feeling as if your heart beat right out of your chest and into theirs. Like you couldn’t take another breath without them. As if everything inside united and there were no questions. No uncertainties."



What makes this read so beautiful? This is a love story full of heart and passion. When Crisis and Haven come together, everything becomes right in the world. Shattered by You has plenty of action, drama, and colorful text to keep you engaged the entire read. I simply cannot say enough about my love for this book. Every time I read a book by Ms. Rose, I am reminded of why I read. I read to escape. I read to feel joy. I read to experience love and passion. Thank you Ms. Rose for bringing all of these feelings out of me again! I will be anxiously waiting for Kite's story! Although, it will be hard to top Crisis and Haven. They will forever be etched in my heart, mind, and soul!

"She’d keep her promise to herself and find normal. Our normal. Mine and hers."-Crisis



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4.5 Shattered Stars!






I never seem to tire of these Tear Asunder boys! With every installment in the Tear Asunder Series, Nashoda Rose manages to outdo herself just a little more. Each book focusing on a different band member yet giving us glances back to the characters we've met before.


I could not WAIT for this installment. Crisis, lead guitarist for Tear Asunder, has always been comic relief for the band. Certified man-whore, we've watched him stumble through life always attached to a groupie, footloose and carefree. When he meets his foster brother Ream's twin sister in the last book, we get a glimpse of a dark, scarred girl that just may need a person like Crisis to shine light into her life. And a shattered girl who may finally settle this jokester down...



We all know the definition of shattered: to break into pieces; to weaken, destroy; to damage, as by breaking or crushing. But my story isn’t about being shattered. It’s about surviving the pieces. It’s about the strength found within the damaged. It’s about love. Love found despite the jagged, tainted edges of who I’d become.




Haven and Ream lived a tortuous childhood at the hands of her mother's drug dealers. They'd been sexually abused for years in order to pay off her mother's drug debt. At age 16, Haven and Ream were living on the streets when he's told of his sister's death related to drug overdose. He's left with nothing until Crisis' family fosters him. This is where Ream and Crisis' family connection began...building with it a rock band full of members who consider each other family. He just didn't realize until 12 years later that his sister is, in fact, alive. Yet the sister he knew from childhood is very very much gone...





Crisis was clearly attracted to Haven in the last book and I couldn't wait for the story that I hoped and prayed would bring some semblance of happiness into Haven's life. She was such a hollow shell of a person after enduring years of forced drug addiction and sexual abuse. Never making eye contact, never smiling, fighting her demons and losing through horrible flashbacks from the past. She just wanted to be left alone yet that's the last thing the band members did...especially Ream and Crisis. So she runs...physically runs for miles daily to escape her demons. But one stormy night, Crisis caught her...


Crisis was just what the doctor ordered for Haven. This book is very much a very slow heal for Haven. Ream and Crisis were both very concerned with the band leaving her behind to go on tour, so Crisis made her a deal- Haven was required to text him daily just to check in. Through these innocent texts between each other, Crisis begins to tear down her walls one text at a time. Simple and cute, often mindless, messages that Haven can't help but to warm to...

Do cucumbers have any usefulness besides tasting like shit and looking like cock? Why the hell do they have to put them in every salad? Tomatoes, okay. Cucumbers are sliced up dicks, fuck no.

These were the texts from Crisis I was supposed to respond to.

Did I mention the perfection Crisis was for Haven? He saw her scars and emotional walls and had every ounce of patience she needed, the time she needed, to heal so maybe, MAYBE he could have a snowball's chance at more with her...







Haven is a tough nut to crack. Nashoda Rose didn't go easy on us with this one. Haven knew of Crisis' manwhore ways so no matter how much the comedy he provided, she fought her first time in her life physical attraction to him. Crisis was so darned sweet...his blue balls be damned.

"I like you. I care about you."

“I won’t have sex with you, Crisis."

“Don’t want to fuck a girl so damaged she can’t breathe without hurting. What I want is to help her learn to laugh again. And I want her trust.”

Nashoda Rose PERFECTLY built this heart-warming love story. The pace at which their feelings grew was uber slow but needed to be. Nothing bothers me more than insta-lust, insta-love, or a damaged heroine that suddenly becomes this sexual tiger in bed. Not believable! And SO not the case here. I do admit, this is probably her most sexually tame book but it needed to be for their love story to be believable. Brick by brick, Crisis tore down those walls and I too fell in love with that man!

Crisis was like breathing in fresh air. The beauty of him was there were no lies. No mask. He said what everyone else was too polite or afraid to say.

Shattered by You has a nice balance of romance, some steam, a bit of suspense, and a bit of darkness. The darkness mostly lies within Haven's flashbacks to the past and not the current timeline. It was the perfect balance of everything for me. I'd highly recommend this series for fans of rock star books, masculine protective men, scarred heroes/heroines, and lovers of a bit of grit or darkness in their reads. She's constructed a series of characters I've grown to anxiously await the next person's story yet also look forward to catching up with the past stories... I LOVED catching up with Ream here! And I can't wait to hear what's in store for our kinky drummer, Kite.


And in closing, a final word from Crisis...

"Shit, babe, you're really fuckin' adorable. I may need to make you mine."

Shattered By You can be read as a standalone, rockstar friends-to-lovers romance. But personally, I'd read the series in order as they're all fabulous and you get cameos of the other band members. But you don't HAVE to.




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[Cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have only one word to describe this book:



Ever since I discovered Nashoda Rose's series, Tear Asunder, I've been hooked and in love with this guys :D

And it's now finally Crisis's turn to find his girl and live happily ever after. But no one would have figured that the biggest manwhore would fall for the damaged, emotionless and disconnected Haven, his step brothers sister and the girls he wants to protect more then anything in this world and save at the same time.



Haven has been to hell and back and now she just wants to be free and do whatever she wants. She doesn't know how to get her life back and when Crisis offers her a hand and a friendship she reluctantly accepts it...and the rest is history :D



I was glad that the author decided to change things up...not to go with the usual story line and chose one with a little less action and more emotional drama. We of course get to see some action (a stocker, an accident, a brush with death and a little shooting) but I liked the fact that this book was a little different from the previous two.



That being said I can't wait for Kite's story because this DOMineering guy I think is going to give us a run for our money :P



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[warhawke · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Haven Dedrick came from a horrific past. Being taken as a teenager and abused for the last 12 years hardened her. Now rescued, she was determined to start fresh by doing normal things like going to school and making friends. Yet at the same time, she was terrified how her past might shatter any hope of normalcy.

Crisis was the fun, rude and crude bassist of the popular rock band Tear Asunder. He knew of her bad past without knowing the details. He wanted to help her moved on but she was adamant in keeping up her walls because even though the past was behind her, the demons still refused to leave.



I love Ream because he’s the brooding one, but Crisis caught my attention since the beginning of the series with his personality. I’m so glad this book cemented my love for him.



Crisis was a very playful and outgoing manwhore. What’s not to love right? Haha! In this book, we got to see a different side of him.

Crisis was like breathing in fresh air. The beauty of him was that there were no lies. No mask. He said what everyone else was too polite of afraid to say.

He was still the outspoken and irreverent guy, but he also had an intense and a softer side. He was incredibly patient and respectful to Haven’s wishes and needs.



Haven was a strong woman after surviving her past. But she was still a work in progress, yet she was unselfish. She refused to let people in because she didn’t want her past to affect anybody’s future.

“When you laugh, it’s like being handed a piece of you no one else has ever seen.”

Their relationship was slow burn. Crisis took time to melt her without being pushy. I love them together. They had good chemistry and the sexual tension was there but not overwhelming.

I slipped my hand away, down her inner thigh again then back up until my fingers tap-danced across her pussy again.

One of my favorite scenes was definitely the one in her class and extended to what happened after. It was hot and funny at the same time. Actually I love pretty much every time he went to see her at school.

Story wise, I really love how stories from other series were weaved into this one and characters from the same series were mentioned a lot and even made an appearance.

However, I felt this book was a little too Haven-centric. I wish there were more of Crisis, not only in term of his POV but also his story. He had his “issue” but it was forgotten without being resolved after a bigger issue came up.

I have to say, after reading this book, Crisis is my favorite in the series, but from the snippets of Kite’s life we got to see from here, I am extremely excited for his book and anticipating for him to be my favorite.

Note:
Shattered By You can be read as a standalone but it is recommended to read the previous book first.

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[Sabrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Re-read 8/9/16



I. Loved. This! The story was so sweet and dealt with serious issues but in a way that those issues didn't take control of the book, and we still saw the love between all of the characters. I can't even think of what words to use to express how much I liked Crisis aka Vincent, so you will all just have to read this story.



Haven is the twin sister of Ream, lead guitarist for Tear Asunder. Her story isn't pretty and she survived a hell that many people won't understand but she doesn't let that stop her from living. She pushes herself to have a normal life and to let go of the numbness that she has felt for too many years. She was losing the battle until Crisis, her brothers bandmate, came along and decided to become her protector.

“You will break. One day that cool exterior you’re hiding behind will shatter. It has to. It has nowhere to go. And when it does happen, I intend to be there to help you pick up the pieces.”

This story was different than the first books in the series because, even though it still had dark elements, it didn't focus on that darkness. I couldn't get enough of Crisis and even now I just want more of this book because I never want to leave Crisis. He was so amazingly sweet in a hidden way. Yes, he had a history of being a player and using girls, but when he committed to Haven he went all in and left the girls and the playboy ways behind him.

It was really interesting to read the issues Haven had and then to see how Crisis was planning on helping her overcome them. I loved the fact that the story didn't only focus on Haven's past but actually mostly focused on Crisis and how it was for him to deal with loving someone and trying to help them when they don't always want it. That's what made me love this story so much, honestly.

This was yet another story that I've read this month where the main characters didn't get together until late into the book. The weird part is that it didn't bother me. Haven and Crisis weren't together, officially, but there was still so much love and romance in the story and that's what made it so great! It usually really annoys me when it takes so long for the characters to get together but with Crisis and Haven it didn't stop their story from being a five star read for me and I am already looking forward to re reading this story.

ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.

[Stacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listening to gritty is very different to reading it.

***An Audio Review***

I’m going to keep this review fairly short. I know I’ve said that before, but this time, I mean it.

To start off, I have to say that Nashoda Rose is definitely becoming one of my favourite authors. Her style of writing, depth and character development really appeals to me. I haven’t read a book from this series in a while and I was worried that I would struggle to remember what was going on. That worry was put to rest pretty quickly. What I thought I’d struggle with, came back relatively quickly. The characters are hard to forget. The pain they’ve survived and the happiness they found or are working towards makes it easy to pick up and follow along.

Now, to be honest, I think I made a mistake. I should have read this story instead of listening to it. It’s hard to explain. The story is great and the audio is great but I think that some of the overwhelming feelings I normally get when reading myself, was missing. Sure, I still squirmed, giggled, gasped and shuddered but I think if I’d read it, it would have been even more of an experience.

I actually bought this in audio form because I’m a huge fan of Stella Bloom as a narrator. She does a great job again. Now, Kas Vadim, he does a great job too…but, I think I struggle with a guy doing a girls voice. I know that seems mean, sexist and judgemental, but a female dropping her voice to do the male comes through better (for me) than vice verse.

Now, story-wise…oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. You really have to toughen up for this one. I found listening to a scene with graphic violence, especially the one in this book, had me physically reacting. Yep, on the train…AGAIN. I swear my fellow passengers must think there is something wrong with me. My body jumped, my face scrunched up and I even said (out loud) Ewww. Just a wee bit embarrassing.

Shattered By You is not an easy story to enjoy. The pain, abuse and suffering that was experienced by Haven is not something you’d wish on your worst enemy. The fact that it happened when she was really young makes it even more horrific. Luckily, waiting on the other side is Crisis. He holds the glue and sticky tape to help her put herself back together. It’s a long process and all the gang from Tear Asunder, including Haven’s twin Ream, come together with their own version of masking tape to help as well. They won’t give up on her.

Shattered By You was a bloody great story and a fantastic audio book. I can’t wait for Kite to get his story so we can see how kinky he really is.

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[Wendys Wycked Words · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another awesome re-read 2/8/18 ... 5/14/17



I have been waiting for this book for sooo long (well not that long, but it just felt long, because I wanted to read it so bad). Now that I'm done..I'm kind of sad. It was so good. For me it was the best of this series so far !!

Haven was such a mess. I felt so bad for her. She was so strong and so broken. I loved her. She is definitely one of my favorite heroines ever...and that's saying something, because I have tendency to hate them very easily. For me Haven was awesome !!



Crisis....I loved him in the previous books and I still do. He was so crude and funny. And his dirty mouth was awesome. But he has this softer side too and he is so good to Haven. He was patient and loving, but he was also himself. From all the tear asunder men...he is my favorite. At least so far because I am curious about Kite :)

This book was a little lower on the steamy side than the others I think, but that was good considering the storyline. But don't worry, there is still some very hot steam and there is also Crisis' dirty mouth.

I won't say too much about the plot, because there are plenty of good reviews here, but I will say this : READ THIS BOOK !!!



This one is going on my favorites list...just like the others.... 5 well deserved stars from me !!

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[~Stéphanie~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my ! Crisis was perfect ! Everything I wanted, everything I thought he would be and so much more.



I've wanted his story ever since I've started this series. Even if you get to know him a little more in Overwhelmed by you, I wanted him from the start. Only with his name, I already wanted to throw myself at him



If you've already read one of Nashoda Rose's books, you already know Crisis as the laid back guy, the manwhore, the cocky guy but if you haven't well this is maybe even better because you will get to meet and get to know more of all his perfection

"I like you. I care about you
“I won’t have sex with you, Crisis.
“Don’t want to fuck a girl so damaged she can’t breathe without hurting.”
“What I want is to help her learn to laugh again. And I want her trust.”



Haven's past is one of the darkest you could ever know.
Being abducted at the age of sixteen, being separated from her twin's brother, being abused and drugged for many years left Haven not in a safe place.
Even if her life seems to get back to normal, she is not who she was before but she needs to keep the demons at bay, she needs to stay strong, she needs for her brother not to worry about her



Haven was surprisingly a flawless character. Living the life she had, I would have expected her to be more broken but instead we have a strong character who only wants one thing, to be normal, to live her life like any other girl.

Her everyday life is not easy, she struggles but with her brother, Ream soon going on Tour, she doesn't want to let her weakness show



Ever since Haven has been rescued, Crisis kept an eye on her. And when one night he find her running under a thunderstorm, he has to step in and offer his help.
To keep the truth away from her brother, Haven makes some kind of a deal with Crisis. While being on Tour, she has to text him once a day.



Nashoda Rose is since her first book one of my fav' author. She has a way to create a special atmosphere in her story that embraces her characters differently in each of her books.
While the first two books in the Tear Asunder series have dark edges that you can be literally sensed, here in Shattered by you, it's more an halo that something you can feel.

The way Nashoda Rose approach Haven and what happened to her was for me particularly brilliant. And the way Haven and Crisis' relation evolved was absolutely fantastic.

“When you laugh . . .” “it’s like being handed a piece of you that no one else has ever seen.”

Crisis never stopped to amaze me through the book. He's known for his playboy status, for his laid-back and fun attitude but Haven brings his soft side. He is attentive, caring, patient. He never tries to push her beyond what she can tolerate



He was very protective. He knows that to capture her heart, he has to let come to him, not the other way around.

Something I adore with this author stories is how she doesn't follow a certain path. Her stories are always original and you can never know what will happen and how it will happen. It's kinda refreshing to start a book and know you are going to read something great and surprising.

I read Shattered by you in a record time because I was totally entrails in an emotional, yet sweet love story. And I hope you do too

“I’m not scared and I’m not worried. Vincent, you’ve already been inside me for months emotionally.” I placed my hands on his chest, his heartbeat steady and strong beneath my palm. “Now, I want you inside me physically.”

~ARC provided by Author for an honest review~

[NiCoLeTa E. {Addicted To Books} · Rating 5 out of 5]

***5 Ice melting stars***



Okay!!! For once again i will inform you that this series became my new addiction!!!

I love these stories and i loved those guys!!! They were incredible!!!!

To be true, after all those things that i went through in the first two books and especially on the second, while i was reading this one all i could think was what lurks in the dark...

My heart was pounding all the time and i couldn't trust anybody... I was seeing everywhere enemies... And yes, there were dangers and people that wanted their bad, but thank God it wasn't so bad as the previous book...

Maybe because whatever ugly shit went down in that "Overwelmed by you" was not only Ream's but also Haven's???
But don't fool yourselves!!! Here we had to face and overcome demons from the past and believe me when i'm saying that these fuckin' shits could give you nightmares!!!


I'm sure that by now, everybody knows Crisis.
He is the bass guitarist of "Tear Asunder" and the most hilarious guy... EVER!
He is so carefree, so sweet, so funny, so playfull...

Of course, he is also very handsome and all the girls are down on his feet and he doesn't have any problem to satisfy them all... even though he knows that they take advantage of his name... For them he is not a person but a celebrity... But he doesn't care very much since that the only thing that wants from them is to spread their legs open and to satisfy him... But lately that sport gives him a hard time...
His greatest love of all is music and he loves his bandmates like a real family... Especially Ream who is his "brother" since his parents is also Ream's foster parents.

I liked Crisis from the first moment that i met him in the first book. He always brought the light in all this darkness that followed every couple. He made me laugh all the time and on his book was the funniest than ever before.
Even though in here we saw a different side of him that made me like him even more...

Haven is Ream's twin sister who we thought that she was dead for twelve years... I won't tell you how the hell we found her alive, that you'll have to find it by yourselves...
But those twelve years apart from Ream was awful for her... They were twelve year of violetion, pain and slavery, but finally she is free and now she had to live her life with her own rules...
But it's dificult after all those ugly situations that she was forced to be a part...


Haven had forgot how to laugh, how to trust, how to live.
Yeah, now she refound her brother and with him new people came in her life, people who are willing to made her part of their "family", but Haven had to fight her own demons alone...
She is trying so hard to get numb and to forgot but as much as she was trying the past is hunting her and she can't rest...
Imagive that everytime that a guy comes closer to her or if he just looks at her, she is waiting to find the lust shining through his eyes...
She can not trust anyone...


From the first moment Haven draw Crisis attention and he won't rest if he doesn't wreck the walls that she has built around her heart.
He is determined to bring back the smile on her face and to make her his. But that is a difficult mission and he had to work very hard to achieve it...

First of all, he is the only one who understands her better than anyone else, so he is starting with small steps as texting her when he is away on tour and for Haven's surprise... she catches herself to like their small innocent talk...

And then he is back and all the time he is getting in her personal space and he is forcing her to open up to him.
And in some point he manages to melt her icy mask and she is starting to feel comfortable with his presence...


I liked that i saw for once again playfull Crisis and i liked that i discover that he has a serious side...
That girl changed him and he started to think differently. He wanted so bad to earn her trust and he fought so hard to make her his.

He never bailed of her and her nightmares and he stayed beside her to fight them together. I liked that Crisis very much...

As for Haven??? She was a damaged girl who didn't know how to live and how to trust...
Crisis was like a sunshine between the dark grey clouds...
His care and attention made her get back many forgotten emotions...
First of all, he was the only one that made her smile. He was the only one that she could tolerate his touch without fear.
He was true and real and made her feel things that she thought that wasn't even possible to feel again after what she was been through...
Love, lust, passion... The need to love and to be loved...


Phew!!! Every single story in this series are unique and totally intoxicating!!!
All the guys are fuckin' unbelievable and i like that they are very tied between them... One's problem is everybody's problem... They stick together and they don't hesistate to help their brothers and sisters...

I really liked that fact...

And now I'm so anxious and curious about Kite's story!!!

I really hope that i won't have to wait too long!!! Right????

***ARC kindly provided via Netgalley for the exchange of an honest review!!!***

[Eliza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Shattered by You
Series: Tear Asunder, #3)
Author: Nashoda Rose
Release date: 21st June, 2015
Cliffhanger: No
HEA: Yes





Nashoda Rose’s Tear Asunder series is one I have I have dipped in and out of. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone but after reading Shattered by You, this little part timer is signing up to be a full time Groupie.

On the surface Shattered by You should be a depressing read. Haven, who is the twin sister to band member Ream had been held captive for a number of years. During those years she endured all number of hellish acts and her survival depended on her making herself numb. Although she is now physically “free” mentally she is still caged and driven by fear.

Havens source of light comes from an unlikely source. Crisis is the bands man-whore, joker extraordinaire. He sees Haven, he see through the façade she is barely able to hold in place and takes upon himself to thaw her icy exterior. His help is unwanted and immediately rejected by Haven but after being given an ultimatum of sorts she reluctantly agrees.

I found Crisis to be such an unlikely hero but a wholly worthy one. He has such abounding faith in Haven and his need to help her comes from a place of love. Slowly but surely with plenty of hilarious moment along the way Crisis’ brand of help gives Haven a confidence she had never imagined herself capable of. That said, Haven is a strong character, she survived such atrocity and although a life of numbness was one she at one time felt she deserved she allowed her to heal, to feel and to love. Shattered by You encompasses everything I hope for as a reader in a novel and takes pride on place on my 5 star rating shelf.




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[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

*ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

Omg what a book AMAZING



Haven as been through hell since she was a young girl her mum was addicted to drugs then her an her twin bro Ream were taken as by her mum's drug dealer Ream did everything he could to protect her but things happened when he was there things that took every bit of dignity from her she didn't think life could get worst but when her an Ream manger to get away she thought things would get better but after takin drug pushed on her by pure scum she needed them even after leaving she ended up in hospital but she never thought she would end up seein how she saw in the hospital an this where Haven life got even worst an I mean it was really bad



After goin through pure hell she was finally back with her twin bro an she just wanted to lead a normal life after bein held against her will doin things she could never get over an havin things done to her that would just send her into havin totally melt down at the slightest thing she had leant to push these things down but sometimes they were just to much she was frightened of ruining her bro career with his band who were 1 of the biggest band around so she kept herself to herself she just wanted to finish school get her own place an job but the men around her weren't goin to let her fight this on her own an 1 of them was goin to help her if she liked it or not



Crisis like his fair share of women is lived the best rock star life was with his best friends toured everywhere an got women when he wanted an sometimes even got himself in some both but he had an amazing personality an was so funny but when he seen Haven something changed he wanted to protect her an b there for her Ye she was the most gorgeous girl he ever met but he wouldn't go there she was of limits she had been through to much but something made him want to stay close an 1 nite when he found her run in a really bad thunder storm he seen something in her that didn't sit well with him but they were goin on tour an she would go with them so he decided to hit her with a few rules so he wouldn't tell Ream what was goin on an 1 was that she had to respond to his text messages this just annoyed her but she could put her past on Ream he had done enough for her it was time she protected him from things she hide so much from Ream an Crisis an she would hold on to them for as long as she could but she never thought Crisis would get under her skin as much as he did



This book is just amazing I luvd the way it was written I hated putting it down I 've luvd Crisis from the first to book he's so funny but this book just showed a different side to him the caring loveable and protective side an the way he was with Haven was just adorable my heart went out to Haven from page 1 this girl had gone through so much some very dark things I can't believe she got through it things just kept getting worst until she got away and meet Crisis an god were they good together she knew al about him but the way he was with her nobody had been before an this just made her walls start to crack an it was so good watchin there relationship get stronger



I d highly recommended this book an series it is dark in parts an heart breakin but so good u can't help but luv both Crisis an Haven there just great characters this would b my fave of the series so far xxx

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 You're My Best Friend Stars!
Loved this one! Might of been my favorite so far.
More review later! Another book has been calling my name since midnight. lol
Decided to do a short one real quick. lol

I loved Crisis and how patient he was with Haven. How he broke through her hard exterior and wormed his way into her heart. So sweet!!

“You will break. One day that cool exterior you’re hiding behind will shatter. It has to. It has nowhere to go. And when it does happen, I intend to be there to help you pick up the pieces.”

“When you laugh . . .” he paused as if thinking about it, “it’s like being handed a piece of you that no one else has ever seen.”

I loved how even though Haven was so damaged her ice was melting slowly when it came to Crisis.

Crisis was like a leech that kept sucking the blood out of me, but it wasn’t blood, it was my coldness. It was as if he was the heater turned on high and I was the block of ice that was slowly melting.

Crisis was like breathing in fresh air. The beauty of him was that there were no lies. No mask. He said what everyone else was too polite or afraid to say.

Crisis and Haven became best friends through texting while Crisis was away on tour. Crisis stopped being the manwhore he was and started focusing on being the friend Haven needed. I absolutely loved him!!

Crisis was so funny! He had me up all night laughing!

Her brows lifted. “Why is he angry?” I smirked, loving that she was down for a little play. “Placed an ‘out of order’ sign on him.” Her brows drew together and her eyes flicked to my tented boxers. “Doesn’t look out of order.”

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This might of been my favorite one out of the series.

His arms tightened around me, fingers splayed on my abdomen. “It’s in love.” I stiffened and he kissed the side of my neck. “I’m in love, baby. You’re my best friend and I love every part of you.”

I can not wait for Kites story next. Awesome job NS!! Love your books:))

[Shanny · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars
Another fabulously addicting read by Nashoda Rose!!
Her writing is amazing, she has a way of pulling you deep into the world that she’s created. Seriously this woman cannot write a bad book!!
I was super excited to read Crisis and Haven's story and it didn't disappoint. Their story was sad and beautiful at the same time. And I absolutely I loved it! it was perfect addition to this series.


Now I really can't wait to read Kinky Kite's book!!!!!

[crίѕтίŋα•●Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ●• · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 heavenly stars :)

“I was accustomed to cruel and selfish, and I could handle that. I was prepared.
I wasn’t prepared for nice.”
- Haven

* * *
“Crisis was like a leech that kept sucking the blood out of me, but it wasn’t blood, it was my coldness. It was as if he was the heater turned on high and I was the block of ice that was slowly melting.”
- Haven

* * *
“For Haven, that gun was her safety and if I had it my way, I was changing that. I was making myself her safety.”
- Crisis

* * *
“Haven. You’re perfect. You’re my perfect. And I’m yours.”
- Crisis

[Mariℓina · Rating 5 out of 5]

4,5 Stars!
I think that by now it's a custom to start my reviews of Nashoda's books by saying how much i love her writing and of course this time will be no exception. I love her beautifully crafted stories and her amazing skill set of bringing out the best from the most painful situations.


Shattered By You is a fine example of all the above, but it's also adorned with a unique trait: a gentler approach to to love after a gruesome past, and particularly a captivity that lasted for almost 12 years. Crisis and Haven share such a heartwarming, tender and wholesome relationship which is, in comparison to the rest of the series, timid and slower and i found that brilliant.


It's so different from what someone would expect from Crisis who is adorably flamboyant, the center of attention, a fast talker and an absolute manwhore. He transforms himself completely for the sake of Haven though. Haven on the other hand is closed off, cold and indifferent but deeply vulnerable and pure. She will find her biggest alley in the face of Crisis and the rest is history, as they say.


Crisis a.k.a. Vincent unravels Haven's acerbic demeanor and manages to complete her shattered heart, piece by piece every single day. And after his tour he does that rapidly. Haven trusts him with every secret she holds and confides in him even when she feels scared or lost.


Their love story is not of the supernova kind, but is genuine, magnetic, heartwarming and charming. Built upon a meaningful and strong foundation and earned in every step.




THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK

- I love this series, because every book is unique and surely different.
- Kite is going to have an interesting story, i'm sure.
- Dual POV.
- I loved the "almost kissing" scene.
- Crisis was so sweet and considerate.
- Ream is such a great big brother.
- So excited about Logan and Eme.
- Crisis parents are awesome!

ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Thank you!

[♥Sharon♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full review to come!

[Sabrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Re-read 8/9/16

Original review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jenny - TotallybookedBlog · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

“I don’t know where to start.”
“Wherever you can, baby.”

Nashoda Rose certainly knows how to tell a story! We’ve been addicted to this series from day one and if this latest offering is any indication, our addiction shows no sign of abating because we thoroughly enjoyed this book and its characters. The camaraderie between the band member who are more like a brotherhood than a band was heart-warming, the witty banter was giggle worthy, and this, together with those heart crushing moments made Shattered by You a page turner.

‘We all know the definition of shattered: to break into pieces; to weaken, destroy; to damage, as by breaking or crushing. ‘

Crisis and Haven were like night and day yet they flowed off one another so beautifully. Crisis the fun loving, sexy, incorrigible flirt who seemed to breeze through life with a sort of ease was the perfect counterpart for the detached and aloof Haven. Crisis saw beneath her cold façade and was totally unaffected by her indifference towards him and others, instead seeing the survivor who lay beneath.

“You didn’t break, Haven. Your pieces may have been scattered, but they didn’t break.”

Crisis admired Haven’s strength and tenacity, yet could see the vulnerability of a young woman whose walls could shatter any minute. Crisis offered her friendship, a sounding board knowing her walls would eventually shatter and recognised the impact that fallout would have on them all. Crisis never wavered in his support of Haven; building up her trust, helping her to open up, to lay herself bare emotionally, ensuring her he was in for the long haul and didn’t we love him for it!

Asking Haven to trust him with the memories of her cruel, tragic and horrendous past was something Haven found extremely difficult. The memories were terrible enough for her to deal with, she didn’t want to share those nightmares with Crisis or her brother Ream, instead finding outlets to deal with the painful treatment she’d been forced to live with and keeping it bottled up inside.

“I’ll sum it up for you. I want you, and I think you know that. No, I know you know that. But you won’t trust me and I won’t be with you if you don’t.”

Crisis! We loved this guy! His very naughty mouth, his sexy demeanour was irresistible alright but it was his heart that won us over. What a guy! And oh those scenes with his Mum…seriously…we MELTED! Crisis could have a dirty sexy mouth one minute, and be sweet and swoony the next.

Our hearts went out to Haven and her brother, Ream. These twins shared such a strong bond. The life they had been dealt was devastating to say the least. Their bond made it even more painful and debilitating for Haven to share her past and we really did feel the anguish Ream endured over the unnecessary guilt he carried for the pain his sister suffered.

“I want my sister.”
“That sister, the one you loved, she’s dead, Ream. I can’t give you her. You can just love me for who I am now or…not.”
“Jesus, I do love you. I always will.”

Haven was a true survivor and her strength was so admirable. In saying that, we did have a bit of an issue with some of her actions. Whilst we understood and felt the passion, chemistry and extent of the feelings between Haven and Crisis, we couldn’t connect with the lust she voiced especially after living through such a traumatic, past. What this young girl experienced didn’t bear thinking about. The fact she survived was a miracle and so her inner monologue at times didn’t gel with what she had lived through and there were moments we felt as though we were being ‘forced’ to comprehend her behaviour.

‘Prince Charming was a fucking fairy tale. No guy was going to save you. You had to save yourself.’

In saying that, it didn’t take detract from our enjoyment of Shattered by You. This story brought us the ugly and dark, suffering and survival, beauty and pain, love and light as we lay witness to the love and devotion of an extended family and the passion and truth between a couple who fought to leave the past where it belongs. All told with intensity, humour and heart by an author who really knows how to deliver a fabulous story! Now bring on Kite’s book!

**Reviewed from an ARC copy provided by the author via Netgalley.**
NB: This book can be read as a standalone but has interconnecting stories and characters and contains spoilers for book two – we highly recommend reading the series in order.

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[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars.

Haven Dedrick is Ream's twin sister. Haven and Ream have spent several years apart and they just found each other again. During these years, Haven has gone through hell. She is trying to survive, but forgetting and going past what happened to her is impossible. She tries to fight her demons everyday, keeping everyone at arm's length.

Crisis is intrigued by Haven. He wants to know more of this beautiful fragile but strong woman. He wants to be there for her, hold her hand and fight with her, he wants Haven to trust him and open up to him.

But will she be able to fight her demons? Will she be able to let Crisis in?

We all know the definition of shattered: to break into pieces; to weaken, destroy; to damage, as by breaking or crushing.
But my story isn't about being shattered.
It's about surviving the pieces.
It's about the strength found within the damaged.
It's about love. Love found despite the jagged, tainted edges of who I'd become.
Warning: parts are ugly and dark. But there is beauty, too, and that is why we are here.

I was at 2% and I was already captured by this book. What could I do if not fall in love with it immediately?

I am mentally kicking myself for waiting this long to read this series. Seriously, this book was AMAZING!! I had just read the novella (With You, which is free on all platforms), before reading this one, and then I jumped on this one. I can't wait to read the others now.

The story was amazing, I had a lump in my throat while reading it and I shed a few tears during some scenes, because they were so heartwrenching and my heart was shattering in a million pieces. I had so many feels that it was painful, but yet so beautiful, to keep reading.

This book had everything. I laughed, smiled, swooned and cried.
Crisis was one of the best male characters I've ever read about and Haven was such an amazing and strong heroine too.

They fit perfectly together and they are for sure one of the best couples ever.

This book has been with me for a long time and gah, I want to re-read it right now.
I love to discover new authors; Nashoda Rose is one of my favorite authors now and I can't wait to read everything she has written.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC received for review

Oh WOW!!! Loved it! There wasn't a single moment I didn't. Okay maybe one little one when my favorite book boyfriend didn't make a single visit just his name was mentioned.

Crisis, Mr Sex on a Stick, was amazing with Haven. Their text conversations were great. (I just didn't like the font they used for it. It was very hard to read on my Kindle.) I loved how Haven has lived through some serious junk, but continued to climb over and out of it. There's so much here, but I don't want to do any spoilers just teasers...romance, triumph, danger, love, sex, the band, Kite, family, oh and Vic.

Crisis' parents were hilarious. And then there's Kite....OH MY WORD...I can't wait till his book. I think there's another series in there with Luke and his crew.

Now where's Kai and London's book?

[Aliana Milano · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED IT! :D

Review time....

I think this may have been the lightest and most playful book in series for me so far.

Crisis was the cutest, funniest asshole EVER! I will probably never look at cucumbers the same way again! And I live the way he talks to his cock ;)

Haven. My beautiful, tortured soul. She is the BEST sister a person can ask for and Ream was blessed to have her. She's fierce and loyal and protective. Not to mention badass ;) (Which I LOVE!)

That ending though! I need Kite's story!!! Like, yesterday!

It's a 5 star read and above really, I don't have to sell the series to you ;) You should be smart enough to go read it yourself! :)

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shattered by You, the third in this series is the story of Haven (Ream’s twin sister) and Crisis (member of Tear Asunder). We briefly got a taste of the life that Haven was subjected to in Overwhelmed by You, but it isn’t until now that we see the monsters come out of the dark and see just what Haven endured all those years.

For years Haven was abused the one thing that kept her going was that she knew she was keeping her brother safe. But when she is finally free of her chains, being normal again isn’t as easy as it sounds. Her survival required her to become detached and moving on with her life and reforming those attachments isn’t something that she can just easily do.

Crisis was the party guy. The cocky man-whore who always had a good time. But he sees Haven far more clearly than anyone else does. He saw the horrors that Ream battled as his adopted brother and knows that whatever Haven is struggling with is ten times worse. When Crisis finds an opening, he takes it. A simple deal to keep an eye on Haven from a distance becomes so much more.

I love this series. This author wrote the book that forced me to claim my first book husband (and yes, Deck and I are still very happy). SBY really surprised me. I expected a great book. But I did not expect to get this story. I fell hard for Crisis. He was nothing like I expected him to be. I should know by now these sleeper characters are always going to be fantastic, but what can I say – I was on alpha overload and all the others caught my eye first.

SBY was an emotionally gripping story that showed you just how much friendship and love can heal a person. How sometimes when you’re at your lowest and most lost you just need someone else to find you. Crisis found Haven. He found her in the dark and he carried her into the light.

This series, this author is a must read. Her stories are not sugary sweet. They are the dark side of romance and although they do touch on some tough subjects, they always make sense with the story and make it work. It’ not just for the sake of shock. It’s part of the progression of the story. The dirty so you can appreciate the shiny.

[Polly · Rating 5 out of 5]

*ARC provided by NetGalley for honest review*

[AJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Heartachingly beautiful stars

I have had such mixed feelings about this series. I liked the previous books, but I haven’t loved them. I’ve struggled with the excessive drama, and after the last book I declared myself done, with no intention of continuing on. But there is something so damned addictive about these books, and when I saw the blurb for this one, I couldn’t resist it. And OMG! Nashoda Rose has completely blown me away! She has given us an absolutely amazing love story that had me mesmerised from start to finish. Funny, flirty, heartbreaking and dramatic, it’s a little bit dirty and beautifully romantic. I absolutely loved Crisis and Haven’s story (so stand by for much gushing and quote-whoring).

We all know the definition of shattered: to break into pieces; to weaken, destroy; to damage, as by breaking or crushing.
But my story isn’t about being shattered.
It’s about surviving the pieces.
It’s about the strength found within the damaged.
It’s about love. Love found despite the jagged, tainted edges of who I’d become.
Warning: parts are ugly and dark. But there is beauty, too, and that is why we are here.

The series revolves around boys from rock band, Tear Assunder, and this book tells the story of bass player, Crisis (thankfully not his real name). Haven was introduced in the last book of the series, the twin sister of Crisis’ band-mate and best friend, Ream.

Haven’s backstory is hideously tragic. She has been through things that no person should EVER have to endure! Now safely reunited with her brother, she has been enfolded into the Tear Assunder group and is determined to make a better life for herself. But she is drowning under the demons of her past, until Crisis starts to pull her back out.

From the very beginning there has been a bit of a spark between Crisis and Haven, and their physical attraction is very evident. Crisis is a total manwhore, but since his first look at Haven he hasn’t wanted anybody else. She responds to him too, but she does everything she can to hide. It’s a very slow build, which it absolutely had to be. Haven has been through SO much, there is no way she is ready to jump into a relationship. She has a lot of healing to do before she can even consider being with somebody, and I love that we got to see that process. Crisis is absolutely incredible, being there for her in any and every way he can be – supporting her, encouraging her, but never pushing her. Honestly, the man is absolutely perfect!

“You will break. One day that cool exterior you’re hiding behind will shatter. It has to. It has nowhere to go. And when it does happen, I intend to be there to help you pick up the pieces.”

That’s not to say he’s a spineless sap just waiting around for Haven, oh hell no! He is rude, crude, insanely flirty and completely inappropriate, and it’s freaking hilarious! He makes his intentions known in his own unique way, and the whole time he is bashing down her walls and getting closer. And you can feel the emotion between them - from their mad attraction to their deep, forever-kind of love. I felt it all, and I was bouncing up and down with anticipation for most of the book just waiting for it all to come together.

“I need more. From you, I need more because I want all of you, not just slices of what you think is safe to give me.”

And Haven is a wonderful character! I could completely understand her fears and her driving need to keeping people out the way she does. Her coming to trust and accept Crisis is a gradual thing, and I love that we got to see every moment of her slowly letting him in. Crisis is her rock, but she grows so much, the strength she’s shown to move on from all that she’s been through is one thing, but as she starts to realise what she’s feeling, she’s brave enough to grab hold of that and go after what she wants, and I really admire her for that.

“There’s no going back after my mouth is on yours.”
“Don’t want to go back … I want to go forward, always. With you.”

It’s a long time coming, but OMG, it’s totally worth it! Emotional, passionate, and hot as all hell! By the time they actually get together, they have both totally fallen for each other, and are wholly committed, and despite all that is going on with them and around them, they are functional and stable, and it’s absolutely beautiful to see.

“I’m in love, baby. You’re my best friend and I love every part of you.”

I love the ‘hero hooking up with his best-friend’s sister’ storyline, but it can be annoying when brothers get overprotective and things get stupid. Obviously given their situation, Ream is protective of Haven, and I love the way their relationship develops in this book, but I also love the way he comes to accept her relationship with Crisis. Honestly, the man is his best friend, if a guy wouldn’t trust his best friend with his sister, why would he be friends with him in the first place? Yes, there is a bit of conflict, but ultimately, it’s handled beautifully.

The rest of the group are heavily involved in the story, and I enjoyed getting to see more of mysterious Kite. And I love the way the rest of the band all stand by and watch the relationship developing. Offering their support and just waiting for the inevitable.

“Jesus, Kite. It’s been a week.”
“No, it’s been months. You guys may not have been fucking, but you were together long before you whipped out your cock.”

Although it would be helpful to have read the other books in order to have the full background, this could easily be read as a standalone as the dynamics are established pretty early, and the full horrors of all that Haven has been through is slowly revealed throughout the book.

The drama is again, on the heavy side, but it’s not as intense as earlier books and given Haven’s horrific background, it fits in with the story and didn't overwhelm everything else that was going on.

So enough gushing. Obviously, I loved this book. Funny, heartbreaking, and beautifully romantic, this is a wonderful story of healing, and I know it’s one that will stay with me.

Her demons weren’t black shadows. They were fuckin’ monsters and the road ahead was one that was going to test every part of me and her. But for some reason, it didn’t scare me. Because as long as she was in my arms, we’d be okay.”

I am right back on board with this series and am looking forward to the next book.

4.5 stars.


An Advanced Reader Copy was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Amy | Foxy Blogs · Rating 5 out of 5]

FOUR POINT FIVE STARS

I started this series with this book which happens to be the third in the series. While it can be read as a standalone I’m sure if I started with the first book and continued in ascending order I would have had a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the plotline. There’s an overall arc throughout these stories that help tie everything together.

Shattered By You is a dark romance. It’s been years since I’ve read a dark romance and I had forgotten how addicting they are with their intense storylines.

Ms. Rose’s writing was well done. She created a world where I could feel the character’s pain and the adrenaline coursing through their bodies. Love songs are made out of what Haven & Crisis endured to be together.

Haven’s character is one of perseverance and survival. She has spent her life forced into selling her body and to keep her compliant she was drugged to make her reliant on the people who controlled her life.

Crisis is in a famous band and known for his manwhorish ways. But what people around him hadn't noticed was that he had stopped jumping from bed to bed as he was preparing himself to be there for Haven when she was ready to let someone into her life. He wanted to be that someone.

SHATTERED BY YOU
♦ dark romance
♦ Haven is a survivor of abuse (sex and drugs)
♦ Haven is detached
♦ Haven is Ream’s twin
♦ Crisis is Ream’s band member
♦ Crisis’s parents adopted Ream

Darker romance readers if you haven’t already read this series get to it.

Audiobook source: Audible
Narrator: Stella Bloom & Kas Vadim
Length: 9H 54M