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Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles #3
Fractured Vows
When love comes with a price...
What happens once a vengeful ex just won’t let go? Bo and Brooklyn’s worlds are turned upside down as they find themselves facing insanity in the form of an angry woman who loses all reason when she tries to destroy them. Will Ruth give up or will she succeed in ending the relationship between her former husband and his new love?
What happens once a vengeful ex just won’t let go? Bo and Brooklyn’s worlds are turned upside down as they find themselves facing insanity in the form of an angry woman who loses all reason when she tries to destroy them. Will Ruth give up or will she succeed in ending the relationship between her former husband and his new love?
186 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2014
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Brenda Perlin
14 books175 followersBrenda Perlin lives in Orange County, California. She spent most of her working life in the physical fitness arena. She loves the gratification that comes with helping people achieve their fitness goals and the fulfillment that comes with having a healthy body.
She moved from the Los Angeles area where she was raised to Orange County in the Spring of 2005. During that time she was a housewife with a couple of dogs. Now she is not. Instead she is writing her adventures for all to read.
Brenda has been writing just for fun since she was a young teen. For many years she wrote on paper napkins.
She moved from the Los Angeles area where she was raised to Orange County in the Spring of 2005. During that time she was a housewife with a couple of dogs. Now she is not. Instead she is writing her adventures for all to read.
Brenda has been writing just for fun since she was a young teen. For many years she wrote on paper napkins.
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September 8, 2014
I eagerly awaited this book after having read the first two books in the series. I particularly enjoyed Fractured Vows because we see Bo's point of view. He comes to the fore and we understand him better, warts and all.
He guides us through his experiences, as though chatting with a friend. He found love late in life, accompanied by trials and tribulations, spiteful, and judgemental people. I am sure that this story is quite prevalent in many people's lives. Sometimes thinking that doing the correct thing, is not always the right thing to do.
This is an emotional and intimate journey filled with truths and soul searching. It is very wonderfully written in Ms Perlin's usual, engaging, and bold manner. The story was also very well developed and flowed easily from chapter to chapter.
I am a fan of Ms Perlin and I look forward to her next book release.
He guides us through his experiences, as though chatting with a friend. He found love late in life, accompanied by trials and tribulations, spiteful, and judgemental people. I am sure that this story is quite prevalent in many people's lives. Sometimes thinking that doing the correct thing, is not always the right thing to do.
This is an emotional and intimate journey filled with truths and soul searching. It is very wonderfully written in Ms Perlin's usual, engaging, and bold manner. The story was also very well developed and flowed easily from chapter to chapter.
I am a fan of Ms Perlin and I look forward to her next book release.
September 13, 2014
FRACTURED VOWS is the long awaited end to the Brooklyn and Bo chronicles. I was desperate to finally crack open my copy and read the tale of events that led to Brooklyn and Bo meeting told from Bo's point of view. It was great to hear the other side of the tale, and to also see exactly what had happened before Brooklyn had appeared in the picture. I had high expectations for this book and I'm glad to say that I was not disappointed! Once again, Brenda Perlin invites you into her home to hear the stories first hand. You read and feel as if you are sitting across from Bo as he tells you how he met his first wife and went through his first divorce. Moving ever closer to the day he met Ruth and then Brooklyn.
Having read Brooklyn's version of events and the way that Ruth, Bo's wife at the time, treated her and him, it was refreshing to read and find out the inner thoughts of the guy Ruth professed to love. It was heartbreaking to read and terrifying to think about how long Ruth dragged out the divorce and quibbled over the tiniest details. I admired how Bo was able to keep going after thinking that the agreement had finally happened, only to have the rug pulled out from under him at the last moment. I found myself getting angry with Ruth for being so manipulative about the whole ordeal and when the end became clear, I found myself elated that hopefully, FINALLY, now they would be free of Ruth, and be able to start the life they dreamed of together.
This book has highs, it has lows. It will make you laugh, it will put butterflies in your stomach, but mostly it will show you that with every story that are two sides and Brenda is able to show this extremely well. I recommend this book to everyone who loves romance, and reality, the two go so well together!
Having read Brooklyn's version of events and the way that Ruth, Bo's wife at the time, treated her and him, it was refreshing to read and find out the inner thoughts of the guy Ruth professed to love. It was heartbreaking to read and terrifying to think about how long Ruth dragged out the divorce and quibbled over the tiniest details. I admired how Bo was able to keep going after thinking that the agreement had finally happened, only to have the rug pulled out from under him at the last moment. I found myself getting angry with Ruth for being so manipulative about the whole ordeal and when the end became clear, I found myself elated that hopefully, FINALLY, now they would be free of Ruth, and be able to start the life they dreamed of together.
This book has highs, it has lows. It will make you laugh, it will put butterflies in your stomach, but mostly it will show you that with every story that are two sides and Brenda is able to show this extremely well. I recommend this book to everyone who loves romance, and reality, the two go so well together!
November 13, 2014
Fractured Vows is an apt name for a book about a disastrous marriage. Brenda Perlin sets an interesting tone and background for the book. The protagonist of the book Bo, had a functional but stern childhood, and his own devil’s to deal with from his past.
After a series of bad relationships, he thinks he found the love of his life. But sadly, not only does that marriage also turn out badly but the ugly remains of it spill over into the lovely, trusting relationship that he finds with Brooklyn.
The anger and manipulation of his estranged wife Ruth turns his life upside down, and it is only with the love and understanding that he finds with Brooklyn, that he is able to deal with the insanity of Ruth and finally lay it to rest.
A very well written novel about the ugly side of bad relationships and divorce, but also a sensitive story where, from the ruins of a relationship, a new love story starts.
I read the first Brooklyn and Bo chronicle and enjoyed it. Somehow, I seem to have skipped to the third. Waiting to read the second!
After a series of bad relationships, he thinks he found the love of his life. But sadly, not only does that marriage also turn out badly but the ugly remains of it spill over into the lovely, trusting relationship that he finds with Brooklyn.
The anger and manipulation of his estranged wife Ruth turns his life upside down, and it is only with the love and understanding that he finds with Brooklyn, that he is able to deal with the insanity of Ruth and finally lay it to rest.
A very well written novel about the ugly side of bad relationships and divorce, but also a sensitive story where, from the ruins of a relationship, a new love story starts.
I read the first Brooklyn and Bo chronicle and enjoyed it. Somehow, I seem to have skipped to the third. Waiting to read the second!
September 6, 2014
I am a huge fan of Brenda Perlin and her books, so after reading the first two books in this series my hopes were high when starting to read the finale part of Bo and Brooklyn's love story. I have to say that I absolutely loved this book!
The author has a talent of bringing the story live and even if the subject may be delicate to some, Brenda Perlin has managed to handle it with care, even objectively at times when I wanted to scream to Ruth's face some nasty words. I loved the point of view. The man behind the story sort of stepped out and became more real than in the first two books. I felt Bo and Brooklyn's struggle, the heavy weight of their past, and the difficulty of starting something new when there were rocks being thrown on their way in every turn.
However true love is strong, and no amount of raging hags can stomp it down. I think there are a lesson, loud and clear, in this story. Think twice before judging anyone!
Definitely a must read!!!
The author has a talent of bringing the story live and even if the subject may be delicate to some, Brenda Perlin has managed to handle it with care, even objectively at times when I wanted to scream to Ruth's face some nasty words. I loved the point of view. The man behind the story sort of stepped out and became more real than in the first two books. I felt Bo and Brooklyn's struggle, the heavy weight of their past, and the difficulty of starting something new when there were rocks being thrown on their way in every turn.
However true love is strong, and no amount of raging hags can stomp it down. I think there are a lesson, loud and clear, in this story. Think twice before judging anyone!
Definitely a must read!!!
September 6, 2014
Eternal love didn't find him until he was older in life, September
This review is from: Fractured Vows (Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles: Book Three) (Kindle Edition)
What a compelling storyline. Bo Huffman had a hard time finding his way in life. Eternal love didn't find him until he was older in life. This didn't feel like a story to me but rather a sit down with Bo as he told me his life story. It was personal filled with up, downs, joys, frustrations and explained how choices and bad decisions can make or break you. Through it all Bo survived and finally found fulfillment at the end of a horrible marriage. The story truly engaged me and kept me riveted to my seat! I highly recommend this book! Brenda Perlin, I applaud you on a story well written!!!!!
This review is from: Fractured Vows (Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles: Book Three) (Kindle Edition)
What a compelling storyline. Bo Huffman had a hard time finding his way in life. Eternal love didn't find him until he was older in life. This didn't feel like a story to me but rather a sit down with Bo as he told me his life story. It was personal filled with up, downs, joys, frustrations and explained how choices and bad decisions can make or break you. Through it all Bo survived and finally found fulfillment at the end of a horrible marriage. The story truly engaged me and kept me riveted to my seat! I highly recommend this book! Brenda Perlin, I applaud you on a story well written!!!!!
September 4, 2014
Enjoyed the first books in this series. Looking forward to getting this one.
January 5, 2015
Brenda Perlin has all ten fingers on the pulse of modern life as it is lived in Southern California. With enough money, the inane becomes the in$ane. Fractured Vows paints a perfect picture, an abstract rendering where pride purses frenetically like a ball of silly putty caroming madly and careening without guilt hither, to and fro. The bouncing ball, over wrought and over wound with pure peevishness hits all four sides of a gilded frame in a perpetual motion that only the almighty dollar can generate. The path of irrational lines criss-cross until the last gasp of venal ugly breath darkens a landscape gloomier than Edward Munch ever imagined in his blackest hour.
Brenda Perlin is a clear and concise storyteller. With broad brush strokes, she takes what should be a confused muddle and captures the essence of an unraveled relationship. Hell hath no fury when the wife who sees herself wronged refuses to let go until she has extracted every last pound of flesh imaginable. One more divorcee is moved only by her own small-minded recalcitrance. The legal system and the lawyers are the caldron, but pure pique is the catalyst and undiluted self- absorption is the engine. This hell bound train halts not with a bang but a whimper as its sputters to a remorseless and fruitless stop having crossed its own little corner of scorched earth. Bo, the narrator comes to a true epiphany when he realizes that today’s world of divorce tells a tale more idiotic than anything either Shakespeare or Faulkner ever imagined. Fractured Vows iterates the notion that sound and fury signify nothing. Bo knows all you need is love. He has gained the true possibility of happily-ever-after but not without being taken for a wicked ride.
Brenda Perlin does it all with aplomb and style. First Brooklyn; now Bo. The twice told tale is worth the full quantum of perspective which the author is able to command as her second protagonist sees and seizes it all from his separate vantage as he travels a path to reach the point of intersection where two wanderers finally, at long last, find true love. Even with all the bumps and wrong turns, life is more than hope.
Brenda Perlin is a clear and concise storyteller. With broad brush strokes, she takes what should be a confused muddle and captures the essence of an unraveled relationship. Hell hath no fury when the wife who sees herself wronged refuses to let go until she has extracted every last pound of flesh imaginable. One more divorcee is moved only by her own small-minded recalcitrance. The legal system and the lawyers are the caldron, but pure pique is the catalyst and undiluted self- absorption is the engine. This hell bound train halts not with a bang but a whimper as its sputters to a remorseless and fruitless stop having crossed its own little corner of scorched earth. Bo, the narrator comes to a true epiphany when he realizes that today’s world of divorce tells a tale more idiotic than anything either Shakespeare or Faulkner ever imagined. Fractured Vows iterates the notion that sound and fury signify nothing. Bo knows all you need is love. He has gained the true possibility of happily-ever-after but not without being taken for a wicked ride.
Brenda Perlin does it all with aplomb and style. First Brooklyn; now Bo. The twice told tale is worth the full quantum of perspective which the author is able to command as her second protagonist sees and seizes it all from his separate vantage as he travels a path to reach the point of intersection where two wanderers finally, at long last, find true love. Even with all the bumps and wrong turns, life is more than hope.
September 20, 2014
Bo spends years looking for the one woman he can love for the rest of his life. At various points, he believes he's found the perfect woman, but when he meets Brooklyn, he discovers someone truly special. While Bo's ex will do anything to destroy his happiness, he's willing to do anything to hold on to the one woman who completes him.
Fractured Vows is the a story of lost love and renewed hope. The beginning follows Bo's early life, from childhood to his first marriage. By taking an intimate look at the way he was raised, the reader comes to understand what it is that Bo expects from marriage. As Bo becomes a successful businessman and loving father, he tries to give his children and spouse the things he didn't have growing up. He mistakes financial riches for fulfillment until he meets Ruth. With Ruth, he realizes that not all the money in the world can make up for an unhappy marriage, that there's more to life than travel and parties and nice things. Brooklyn offers everything he's been missing--understanding, companionship, and love.
Reading a Brenda Perlin book is like sitting down and chatting with a friend. Her writing style is honest, comfortable, and from the heart. Fractured Vows is the third book in the Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles, but the first from Bo's point of view. Hearing Bo's perspective on his divorce from Ruth and relationship with Brooklyn is very eye-opening. It reminds us there are always two (or more) sides to every story. I'm sorry to see this series come to an end, but grateful for having read it. It's been a thought-provoking journey.
Fractured Vows is the a story of lost love and renewed hope. The beginning follows Bo's early life, from childhood to his first marriage. By taking an intimate look at the way he was raised, the reader comes to understand what it is that Bo expects from marriage. As Bo becomes a successful businessman and loving father, he tries to give his children and spouse the things he didn't have growing up. He mistakes financial riches for fulfillment until he meets Ruth. With Ruth, he realizes that not all the money in the world can make up for an unhappy marriage, that there's more to life than travel and parties and nice things. Brooklyn offers everything he's been missing--understanding, companionship, and love.
Reading a Brenda Perlin book is like sitting down and chatting with a friend. Her writing style is honest, comfortable, and from the heart. Fractured Vows is the third book in the Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles, but the first from Bo's point of view. Hearing Bo's perspective on his divorce from Ruth and relationship with Brooklyn is very eye-opening. It reminds us there are always two (or more) sides to every story. I'm sorry to see this series come to an end, but grateful for having read it. It's been a thought-provoking journey.
September 17, 2014
Fulfillment in a pint-sized package! An Accidental Gift Brings True Happiness...
Although Fractured Vows is the third book in the Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles, this book is my introduction to Bo and Brooklyn. I learn early in this novel that Bo and his wife Ruth were 'living like distant strangers and ready to pull the plug' on their 14 year old marriage despite having shared some really great times with each other. Their love of travel had brought them together and as one who loves to travel, I felt challenged to understand how Bo and Ruth's relationship could not withstand the ups and downs of marriage with such a strong common bond between them.
In this novel, the author masterfully introduces Bo to readers. We meet Bo as a child. We're introduced to his strong willed parents and their powerful influence on his development. We learn of his childhood fears and personal condemnations. We journey with him on his search for true love and family time and time again. Finally, we accompany him as he suffers through the emotional pain of a disintegrated marriage and the vengeful actions of his ex.
I am impressed with Ms. Perlin's ability to present Bo's story. After reading this novel, I am eager to read Books One and Two to fully understand the flow and development of this special relationship between Bo and Brooklyn... Congratulations to the author on this series!
Although Fractured Vows is the third book in the Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles, this book is my introduction to Bo and Brooklyn. I learn early in this novel that Bo and his wife Ruth were 'living like distant strangers and ready to pull the plug' on their 14 year old marriage despite having shared some really great times with each other. Their love of travel had brought them together and as one who loves to travel, I felt challenged to understand how Bo and Ruth's relationship could not withstand the ups and downs of marriage with such a strong common bond between them.
In this novel, the author masterfully introduces Bo to readers. We meet Bo as a child. We're introduced to his strong willed parents and their powerful influence on his development. We learn of his childhood fears and personal condemnations. We journey with him on his search for true love and family time and time again. Finally, we accompany him as he suffers through the emotional pain of a disintegrated marriage and the vengeful actions of his ex.
I am impressed with Ms. Perlin's ability to present Bo's story. After reading this novel, I am eager to read Books One and Two to fully understand the flow and development of this special relationship between Bo and Brooklyn... Congratulations to the author on this series!
November 19, 2014
“Fractured Vows” by Brenda Perlin is the third in her Bo and Brooklyn series and proves that Brenda has not only an amazing and unique writing style but is by no means a one trick pony.
This instalment focuses on Bo, his early upbringing and a series of mistakes he made during his life. In particular a string of failed marriages that continue until he meets Brooklyn. Sadly at that point his most recent divorce, from Ruth, turns into a nightmare.
Perlin takes us back to the 1950ies to show how Bo’s character formation began and then takes us further through the decades to show how he grows throughout his life. Written with great authentic style and wonderful sensitivity this book adds a new perspective and dimension to the troubled and fascinating love story.
Themes, such as infidelity and blame are handled with sharp perception, realism and without judgement. This is a story of true love that deserves to be told and Bo is finally in the deserved spotlight of this marvellous series, adding the missing pieces in the jigsaw.
Very enjoyable and gripping.
This instalment focuses on Bo, his early upbringing and a series of mistakes he made during his life. In particular a string of failed marriages that continue until he meets Brooklyn. Sadly at that point his most recent divorce, from Ruth, turns into a nightmare.
Perlin takes us back to the 1950ies to show how Bo’s character formation began and then takes us further through the decades to show how he grows throughout his life. Written with great authentic style and wonderful sensitivity this book adds a new perspective and dimension to the troubled and fascinating love story.
Themes, such as infidelity and blame are handled with sharp perception, realism and without judgement. This is a story of true love that deserves to be told and Bo is finally in the deserved spotlight of this marvellous series, adding the missing pieces in the jigsaw.
Very enjoyable and gripping.
December 23, 2014
Fractured Vows by Brenda Perlin is the third book in the Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles. It is written from Bo's point of view and fills in the blanks of the second book, Burnt Promises.
Bo's perspective of the aftermath of his decision to be with Brooklyn is one of heart-felt emotion and monumental frustration. He is consumed with the antics of his soon to be ex-wife, Ruth. She has been wronged and she will not let Bo off easy for his infidelity.
Bo is plagued by emails, texts and phone messages from Ruth during the course of the two-year battle with her to end their marriage. The communications start off reasonable enough, but quickly escalate into a crescendo of bitterness, spitefulness and all out nastiness. Bo's attorney cannot get Ruth to agree on a divorce settlement. And when she does agree, victory is snatched in an instant when Ruth changes her mind for the umpteenth time.
Ms. Perlin again strikes a home run in weaving another emotional, thought-provoking tale. Looking forward to the next book and eager to know what happens for the couple after this.
Bo's perspective of the aftermath of his decision to be with Brooklyn is one of heart-felt emotion and monumental frustration. He is consumed with the antics of his soon to be ex-wife, Ruth. She has been wronged and she will not let Bo off easy for his infidelity.
Bo is plagued by emails, texts and phone messages from Ruth during the course of the two-year battle with her to end their marriage. The communications start off reasonable enough, but quickly escalate into a crescendo of bitterness, spitefulness and all out nastiness. Bo's attorney cannot get Ruth to agree on a divorce settlement. And when she does agree, victory is snatched in an instant when Ruth changes her mind for the umpteenth time.
Ms. Perlin again strikes a home run in weaving another emotional, thought-provoking tale. Looking forward to the next book and eager to know what happens for the couple after this.
April 10, 2015
Fault Line
Bo spent nearly twenty years with Ruth. The fun and excitement of frequent trips to exotic locales disguised the truth of their marriage: it was fatally flawed. Bo looks to Brooklyn for love.
The story goes beyond what happens when Bo decides to take his marriage off life support. It's also Bo's story, with threads stretching back to his childhood. Bo's relationship with his military father is a story within the story, offering a fresh perspective on a father-son relationship. The story also offers details on Bo's previous lovers, including his previous marriages.
Brenda Perlin's Fractured Vows (Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles: Book Three) is a wonderfully written story. Ms. Perlin's did an excellent job with her character Bo. He is human, with plenty of strengths and weaknesses. I also liked the portrayal of Maggie, Bo's sister. Although this book doesn't concentrate on Brooklyn, she's fulfilling her role.
Bo spent nearly twenty years with Ruth. The fun and excitement of frequent trips to exotic locales disguised the truth of their marriage: it was fatally flawed. Bo looks to Brooklyn for love.
The story goes beyond what happens when Bo decides to take his marriage off life support. It's also Bo's story, with threads stretching back to his childhood. Bo's relationship with his military father is a story within the story, offering a fresh perspective on a father-son relationship. The story also offers details on Bo's previous lovers, including his previous marriages.
Brenda Perlin's Fractured Vows (Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles: Book Three) is a wonderfully written story. Ms. Perlin's did an excellent job with her character Bo. He is human, with plenty of strengths and weaknesses. I also liked the portrayal of Maggie, Bo's sister. Although this book doesn't concentrate on Brooklyn, she's fulfilling her role.
October 8, 2014
This story is told in the first person by Bo Huffman. Full of detail, this story chronicles Bo's life from his childhood and the influences of his parents, to adulthood and his relationships with women. It's an honest tale, Bo opening up and admitting his mistakes, dislikes and passions. As he embarks on divorce proceedings, his determination to be as fair as possible and yet not bankrupt himself so he can be with his love, Brooklyn bring out the full range of human emotions, while Ruth continues to interfere and disrupt his life.
It wasn't the story but the style that didn't suit me but parts of the book, especially through the legal battle, I could see played out on the big screen.
Bo's honesty at the end of the book is a reminder to us all about what is really important in life and Bo seems happy to be a wiser and less materialistic man.
September 14, 2014
Never Too Late!
The main character, Bo Huffman, recounts his relationships and marriages, as well as his rise and fall financially. As his story unfolds I felt as if Bo and I were chatting over cocktails.
Bo recalls being a handful to his parents as a boy, and regrets decisions he made as a teenager. In particular his inaction which resulted in events that would affect his sister Maggie.
Later in his turbulent life he finds Brooklyn, his perfect match. This relationship helps him realize, “I learned by a simple twist of fate, everything I had been searching for was none of the things that would bring me happiness.” This was one of my favorite quotes from this well-written and engaging book.
The main character, Bo Huffman, recounts his relationships and marriages, as well as his rise and fall financially. As his story unfolds I felt as if Bo and I were chatting over cocktails.
Bo recalls being a handful to his parents as a boy, and regrets decisions he made as a teenager. In particular his inaction which resulted in events that would affect his sister Maggie.
Later in his turbulent life he finds Brooklyn, his perfect match. This relationship helps him realize, “I learned by a simple twist of fate, everything I had been searching for was none of the things that would bring me happiness.” This was one of my favorite quotes from this well-written and engaging book.
September 22, 2014
I bought this book not knowing it was part of a series. I strongly recommend reading the other books in the series before reading this one, the third book in the Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles. I like the author’s writing style and the way she wrote the characters. I was introduced to Bo and Brooklyn. I learn early in this novel that Bo and his wife Ruth were 'living like distant strangers and ready to pull the plug' on their fourteen year old marriage, despite having shared some really great times with each other. The story travelled back in time and forward into the future, but in all this the author held my interest by the way she gave voice to the characters. A lot of the situations I could relate to, which made everything true to life for me. Great story telling!
September 15, 2014
Sometimes love costs everything. Bo Huffman is a man who discovers both the price and the worth of true love. Good example of the road to heaven running through hell as his safe, loveless existence is challenged when his eyes are opened to the true love of his life. All around are critics and naysayers, this is a given. I enjoyed this unconventional love story which challenges formulaic romance novels and traditional romanticism. Well written, thoughtful, and provocative - I think this is the best installment of the Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles because it takes the reader to another perspective. You do not need to have read the early books to dive right in to this one. Yet if you read this one first, I think you'll want to read the earlier ones to see the story through Brooklyn's eyes.
February 2, 2015
This is the third book of the Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles. I've followed Brooklyn and Bo from the beginning so I was anxious to read a story from Bo's perspective. This story really gives the readers an insight on what he went through. We find out about his childhood, his family, his love life, and his career. Finally, the story goes into Bo meeting Brooklyn and his not so pretty divorce. I enjoyed getting to know Bo better since this story allowed me to get inside his head. The author went into more details of the nasty emails and how Bo was handling everything. It gave me a nice closure to read this story from his point of view. Great job by the author to bring it all to a nice closure in this third installment.
April 6, 2015
Brenda Perlin's 'Fractured Vows' is a must read for drama lovers.
Brenda's characters were written with a lot of depth, which allows for readers to soak in the complexities of the story completely. Each character has a deep-rooted background that helps those reading the actions of the characters to know their motivations.
The legal aspects of the book were well-researched and the book felt realistic and not outside the bounds of what could feasibly happen. It was interesting to see the evolution (and in some cases devolution) of relationships. The story itself was interesting and easy to follow.
The entire book was well-edited and flowed easily from one chapter to the next. If you're a fan of John Grisham's writing, then you should definitely snag a copy of "Fractured Vows!"
Brenda's characters were written with a lot of depth, which allows for readers to soak in the complexities of the story completely. Each character has a deep-rooted background that helps those reading the actions of the characters to know their motivations.
The legal aspects of the book were well-researched and the book felt realistic and not outside the bounds of what could feasibly happen. It was interesting to see the evolution (and in some cases devolution) of relationships. The story itself was interesting and easy to follow.
The entire book was well-edited and flowed easily from one chapter to the next. If you're a fan of John Grisham's writing, then you should definitely snag a copy of "Fractured Vows!"
September 16, 2014
By Robert
This review is from: Fractured Vows (Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles: Book Three) (Kindle Edition)
The main characters Bo and Brooklyn are like all of us - flawed in many ways and searching desperately for what is often unreachable - true love. Through divorces, entanglements, and the ups and downs of financial turmoil Bo and Brooklyn never lose sight of their search. The novel is soul searching, desperate at times, and can give those that feel lost in life a reason to keep going although at times it seems the effort is more than one can take. I have read several of Brenda's novels and have never been disappointed. Her words are tempered with life.
This review is from: Fractured Vows (Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles: Book Three) (Kindle Edition)
The main characters Bo and Brooklyn are like all of us - flawed in many ways and searching desperately for what is often unreachable - true love. Through divorces, entanglements, and the ups and downs of financial turmoil Bo and Brooklyn never lose sight of their search. The novel is soul searching, desperate at times, and can give those that feel lost in life a reason to keep going although at times it seems the effort is more than one can take. I have read several of Brenda's novels and have never been disappointed. Her words are tempered with life.
September 30, 2014
Fractured Vows:
Very well written with unique character insights. The beginning is told in such a way as your own childhood memories will come flooding back. Like most good stories, not only can you relate, but you also see some of yourself in the characters. You see the same mistakes you’ve made. You can feel the anguish of the characters because you yourself have felt the anguish. You feel the heartbeat of a family disintegrating because it echoes your own feelings watching the mistakes of your loved ones. I also enjoyed the descriptions of the heyday of California. It brought back memories of the 70’s (For me) when it really was a place of infinite possibility.
Very well written with unique character insights. The beginning is told in such a way as your own childhood memories will come flooding back. Like most good stories, not only can you relate, but you also see some of yourself in the characters. You see the same mistakes you’ve made. You can feel the anguish of the characters because you yourself have felt the anguish. You feel the heartbeat of a family disintegrating because it echoes your own feelings watching the mistakes of your loved ones. I also enjoyed the descriptions of the heyday of California. It brought back memories of the 70’s (For me) when it really was a place of infinite possibility.
October 12, 2014
Finally - Bo's story! Fractured Vows reads like an autobiography...but given that the author is a female, this obviously isn't the case! It just goes to show how talented Ms Perlin is at immersing you into a character and story. The beginning builds slowly but by the last quarter of the book I was growling in frustrated anticipation along with the characters, because you really get to know Ms Perlin's characters like true friends (You'll understand when you read it). I can't wait to see where Ms Perlin does next!
September 11, 2014
Fractured Vows is the final installment of The Brooklyn and Bo chronicles from the male point of view. This book personalizes Bo as we learn about his childhood and the events leading up to his decision to finally divorce Ruth. The reader can empathize with Bo’s emotional state as he shares his perception of life as he lived it, and why he behaved as he did. A tell all story, written from the heart.
January 2, 2015
It is easy to get so caught up in the daily hunt for survival that the place you come home to becomes only a place to rest and regroup for the next battle. Men are not the only ones who can get caught in that trap. Eventually one partner or the other finds they must have more. A warm bed partner is not all there is to life. Without commitment, intimacy and passion, a relationships is certainly fractured. This story paints a clear picture of the progression into oblivion. Well done.
March 6, 2015
Brenda Perlin has done it again! Fractured Vows gets emotional because it really hits close to home or reality. Relationships turn ugly and even get worse as other relationships have to end. From low to high emotions, you will experience what Bo experienced. I guess this is real life in a book. Written in first person, this book is exceptional and I recommend it to any reader, really.
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