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Surrender Trilogy #2
Shattered
This book contains adult content with strong sexual scenes and language. It for 18+.
A year has passed since she has returned from Italy, and finally, Kate is reunited with the love of her life For so long, she had no idea whether he was dead or alive, and now in what seems like an instant, it is as if they have been together forever. Things seem to perfect. She and Tony are inseparable, her best friend Kendall has accepted their relationship, and Italy seems like a distant blur.
But unbeknownst to Kate, cartel boss Matteo Bertalucci has escaped and is nowhere to be found. Tony is all too aware how dangerous is cousin is, and has hired security detail to keep Kate safe. He stops at nothing to make certain that Matteo can never get to her again.
The day following what may be the best day of their lives together, Kate goes missing, presumably at the hands of Tony’s nefarious cousin. The race is on to find Kate and save her from the evil green-eyed monster, a man bent on making everyone who had a hand in ruining his empire pay with their lives.
Will Tony be able to save Kate before it’s too late? Or will Matteo successfully destroy both of them and shatter the life they worked so hard to create?
A year has passed since she has returned from Italy, and finally, Kate is reunited with the love of her life For so long, she had no idea whether he was dead or alive, and now in what seems like an instant, it is as if they have been together forever. Things seem to perfect. She and Tony are inseparable, her best friend Kendall has accepted their relationship, and Italy seems like a distant blur.
But unbeknownst to Kate, cartel boss Matteo Bertalucci has escaped and is nowhere to be found. Tony is all too aware how dangerous is cousin is, and has hired security detail to keep Kate safe. He stops at nothing to make certain that Matteo can never get to her again.
The day following what may be the best day of their lives together, Kate goes missing, presumably at the hands of Tony’s nefarious cousin. The race is on to find Kate and save her from the evil green-eyed monster, a man bent on making everyone who had a hand in ruining his empire pay with their lives.
Will Tony be able to save Kate before it’s too late? Or will Matteo successfully destroy both of them and shatter the life they worked so hard to create?
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About the author
Jennifer Burrows
6 books104 followersI was born and raised in Southern California. I received my Master's Degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills. I have worked in nursing for over fifteen years. I have worked in multiple areas of nursing. However, my passion is for emergency medicine. Oh the stories I can tell.
My passion wasn't always nursing. When I started college, I wanted to be a writer. However, I had a teacher that made me less then happy about writing and I chose to go into nursing. Since then, I have always had stories in my head that I wanted to put on paper but never found the time.
I married my wonderful husband whom I met while working in the intensive care unit. We have three active and amazing boys that consistently keep me on my toes. We spend a lot of time watching the boys baseball games, snowboarding in Mammoth, and watching the oldest son play high school football. I happen to be the photographer for his team and I spend a lot of time on the field!
So with all of the activities in my life, where do I find the time to write? Needless to say, I am an insomniac. When I am not up in the middle of the night reading, I get up about five in the morning and start writing. Most days, this gives me an hour and a half to write as much as I can. During the summer months, I am blessed with a lighter schedule and more time to put my thoughts to paper.
I started writing a Shot in the Dark in March of 2012. I was sitting in an airport waiting standby for a plane back to San Diego. I had time to kill. Before I knew it, I had four chapters written. Due to my busy schedule supervising an emergency department, I never found the time to continue my story.
In November of 2012, I resigned from my position and decided to stay home with my children. This afforded me time to finish "A Shot in the Dark" and find a publisher. I was lucky enough to be picked up by Black Rose Writing. A Shot in the Dark will be released July 11, 2012. I am currently working on the sequel, Into the Light, and hope to have it finished by the end of the summer! I am also working on an untitled novel I hope to have completed by the end of the year.
Check out A Shot in the Dark. I hope you will enjoy it!
My passion wasn't always nursing. When I started college, I wanted to be a writer. However, I had a teacher that made me less then happy about writing and I chose to go into nursing. Since then, I have always had stories in my head that I wanted to put on paper but never found the time.
I married my wonderful husband whom I met while working in the intensive care unit. We have three active and amazing boys that consistently keep me on my toes. We spend a lot of time watching the boys baseball games, snowboarding in Mammoth, and watching the oldest son play high school football. I happen to be the photographer for his team and I spend a lot of time on the field!
So with all of the activities in my life, where do I find the time to write? Needless to say, I am an insomniac. When I am not up in the middle of the night reading, I get up about five in the morning and start writing. Most days, this gives me an hour and a half to write as much as I can. During the summer months, I am blessed with a lighter schedule and more time to put my thoughts to paper.
I started writing a Shot in the Dark in March of 2012. I was sitting in an airport waiting standby for a plane back to San Diego. I had time to kill. Before I knew it, I had four chapters written. Due to my busy schedule supervising an emergency department, I never found the time to continue my story.
In November of 2012, I resigned from my position and decided to stay home with my children. This afforded me time to finish "A Shot in the Dark" and find a publisher. I was lucky enough to be picked up by Black Rose Writing. A Shot in the Dark will be released July 11, 2012. I am currently working on the sequel, Into the Light, and hope to have it finished by the end of the summer! I am also working on an untitled novel I hope to have completed by the end of the year.
Check out A Shot in the Dark. I hope you will enjoy it!
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November 24, 2014
It has been a year since Kate got back from Italy. She was taken hostage and held by Matteo a very evil man. He is also the cousin of Tony who is Kate's soul mate. Kate thought Tony was dead and she was glad when he returned. he had been recovering from a gunshot wound trying to save Kate. Matteo has not been caught and the word is he wants to take Tony down. How else to get to Tony but through Kate. Tony puts bodyguards on Kate 24/7 to keep her safe. They continue their relationship with many ups and downs. Tony feels guilty for Kate being taken and Kate feels guilty for Tony getting shot. As they try to get back to knowing each other better they still continue to argue about Tony trying to demand things instead of asking. This is a big point for Kate who is very independent. They take turns staying at each others apartments but Kate is not ready to move in. Tony hires Jasper to start monitoring all Kate's moves so they know she is safe. She leaves the apartment to go to Starbucks for coffee for Tony while he is in the shower. She is snatched again and thrown into the trunk of the car. Tony is beside himself with grief and loss. Now she is back in the hands of Matteo who beats and rapes her himself and he lets others also. This book is not for the faint of heart. It does contain profanity and sexual scenes. The story is great and now I can't wait for the next book.
April 26, 2017
Kate and Tony endured so much while in Italy. It has been a year since she returned to New York, yet the nightmares still haunt her. She is now back with Tony, but not knowing where or how he was for so long, has really taken a toll on her.
They are now together and family and friends are making things easier for them. Tony is still paranoid and wants to make sure Kate is safe, so he hires security to keep an eye on her 24/7. She is a very independent woman, so this coupled with Tony’s penchant for demanding rather than asking, doesn’t sit very well with her although she understands that it’s necessary. Their relationship continues to grow and their feelings for each other are stronger than ever.
Just when it seems like they might have found their happily ever after, Kate disappears. Tony is franticly searching for her, lost in his grief. Kate endures horrific actions at the hands of her captors and only her strength of will keeps her going.
This book deals with harsher issues than the first one and it is not for those faint of heart. Once again, the ending left me with my mouth open… not believing what was happening.
I CANNOT wait to see how this story ends.
They are now together and family and friends are making things easier for them. Tony is still paranoid and wants to make sure Kate is safe, so he hires security to keep an eye on her 24/7. She is a very independent woman, so this coupled with Tony’s penchant for demanding rather than asking, doesn’t sit very well with her although she understands that it’s necessary. Their relationship continues to grow and their feelings for each other are stronger than ever.
Just when it seems like they might have found their happily ever after, Kate disappears. Tony is franticly searching for her, lost in his grief. Kate endures horrific actions at the hands of her captors and only her strength of will keeps her going.
This book deals with harsher issues than the first one and it is not for those faint of heart. Once again, the ending left me with my mouth open… not believing what was happening.
I CANNOT wait to see how this story ends.
December 6, 2014
Shattered is the second book in the Surrender trilogy by Jennifer Burrows.
After a long year of being separated, Tony and Kate are reunited and more in love than ever. Kate continues to suffer from panic and anxiety, but Tony's love makes it go away. Tony is intent on keeping Kate safe from the evil that is his cousin, Matteo, who is a sadistic cartel boss. However, his evil knows no bounds and Kate and Tony are in for the fight of their life.
This book is filled with so much drama, action and suspense that will leave you reeling. There were so many different emotions I experienced when I read this book. Tony's love for Kate absolutely melted my heart. I was also anxious, scared, and just plain pissed during many parts of the book. That is what made this book so terrific. I could not put it down. I am still picking up my jaw from the floor at the cliffhanger ending. Book 3, Saved, can't come fast enough!
After a long year of being separated, Tony and Kate are reunited and more in love than ever. Kate continues to suffer from panic and anxiety, but Tony's love makes it go away. Tony is intent on keeping Kate safe from the evil that is his cousin, Matteo, who is a sadistic cartel boss. However, his evil knows no bounds and Kate and Tony are in for the fight of their life.
This book is filled with so much drama, action and suspense that will leave you reeling. There were so many different emotions I experienced when I read this book. Tony's love for Kate absolutely melted my heart. I was also anxious, scared, and just plain pissed during many parts of the book. That is what made this book so terrific. I could not put it down. I am still picking up my jaw from the floor at the cliffhanger ending. Book 3, Saved, can't come fast enough!
December 2, 2014
I loved the first book Surrender by Jennifer Burrows, but this one was equally as good. Tony and Kate are together and having a relationship. But then Kate gets took and has to be strong again, to survive. I love Kate and Tony, theirs is a complicated but grown up relationship. They have been through difficult situations in their past individually and together and that makes me love them as a couple more. So it breaks me to see that they do not get their hea just yet. However, that is not to say the action in this story and suspense is not top notch as it is. Kate and Tony have to deal with much darker issues than in the first book that test both characters. But this story is brilliant and i need to know what happens next to these characters that i adore together.Below is the link for my review of the first book Surrender.
December 1, 2014
Love it!! Can I get the next book? Plleeaassee!! Love me a sexy read that has me absolutely glued to my kindle till the very end! Wow!! That ending had my jaw hitting the ground! And those steamy, hot scenes are oh so yummy! I will say this... If you scare easily, this isn't for you because this book is not for the faint of heart my friends!! With that being said, I am always down for a dig-in-your-nails kinda read! Loved it!!!
April 25, 2015
I found this book to be a hard one to read and review due to the subject matter and the abuse. The main characters, Tony and Kate, have survived with their lives after the first book in this series Surrender, but without each other. Kate returns to her home in the USA and Tony is missing in action for a while. They finally find each other, have a wonderful reunion and then Kate goes missing.
Tony evil cousin Matteo has a vendetta against Tony, and repeatedly has his way with Kate to get his revenge. Even after he finds out Kate is pregnant he still abuses her and keeps her captive.
Kate somehow is able to keep hope alive that she will escape, knowing that Tony and her father are doing everything they can to find her.
This book was given by the Author for an honest review.
Tony evil cousin Matteo has a vendetta against Tony, and repeatedly has his way with Kate to get his revenge. Even after he finds out Kate is pregnant he still abuses her and keeps her captive.
Kate somehow is able to keep hope alive that she will escape, knowing that Tony and her father are doing everything they can to find her.
This book was given by the Author for an honest review.
April 21, 2015
Kate is back in NY and trying hard to go on with her life. But life just isnt the same. Now that she has met Tony she knows that there is so much more out there. Once he feels that it is safe he returns to her side, where he belongs. But of course for them life isnt easy and Matteo once again rears his ugly head and tries to do his best to detroy them.
I was once again caught up in the story and turned from page to page to get more. I was so unhappy once I realized that the story was coming to an end. While I was reading my heart was pounding and my energy level was hightened.
I definitely recommend to read the whole series!
I was once again caught up in the story and turned from page to page to get more. I was so unhappy once I realized that the story was coming to an end. While I was reading my heart was pounding and my energy level was hightened.
I definitely recommend to read the whole series!
August 8, 2015
The story is told through from Katherine’s and Tony’s points of view, but also through the eyes of an American FDA agent, named Daniel Thompson and he is very dedicated and seems to be honourable. He and his Italian compatriot, Agent Andreo Manchetti are investigating a cartel and that is connection to the Bertalucci family. The story is full of twists and turns, and has a villain that can make you fill the chill. He is completely psychotic, and his identity is a total shock. i don't want to spoil it so please read the book.
February 24, 2015
Another Great read by Ms. Burrows. This book has suspense and heartache and everything in between. The ending.. well, she already knows she has really left us hanging with this one. I know I for one will be more than ready when the rest of Tony and Kates story will be told. You will never be sorry when you read a Jennifer Burrows book. Shattered did just what the title says, it left me shattered at the end.
July 15, 2015
The title Shattered is definitely what it is! I was surprised with twists and turns, tensions, anxiety, love and mystery. I was full of emotions while reading including love, hate, anger, pain, sorrow, tears and happiness. Jennifer Burrows definitely keeps you interested and on edge of your seat to the end. What a cliffhanger. I am shattered and can't believe the ending, tears and more tears. Cant wait to read Saved and see how the story will unfold.
June 30, 2015
Heart wrenching
There's so much emotion in this book, I'm torn by Tony's reaction. But I admire the strength that Kate has to persevere and continue fighting for her life. Matteo is the most evil and vile person imaginable. This book had a lot of great characters and lots of action to keep you turning pages.
There's so much emotion in this book, I'm torn by Tony's reaction. But I admire the strength that Kate has to persevere and continue fighting for her life. Matteo is the most evil and vile person imaginable. This book had a lot of great characters and lots of action to keep you turning pages.
January 27, 2016
OMG this book was everything. I can't wait for book #3.
I was on the edge of my seat, biting my names and just waiting. For a minute I didn't know if I would have survive to see how this book ends but I did.
Suspenseful, hopeful, heart wrenching read. I loved every minute of it.
Jennifer is wonderful.
I was on the edge of my seat, biting my names and just waiting. For a minute I didn't know if I would have survive to see how this book ends but I did.
Suspenseful, hopeful, heart wrenching read. I loved every minute of it.
Jennifer is wonderful.
February 20, 2015
Shattered
Wow. Loved the story of Kate and Tony. Keeps you on edge of sheet. Absolutely loved it. Everyone n e should read. Can't wait for next installment Jennifer Burrows is awesome
Wow. Loved the story of Kate and Tony. Keeps you on edge of sheet. Absolutely loved it. Everyone n e should read. Can't wait for next installment Jennifer Burrows is awesome
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