Fracture

by Cecelia Farmer

I finally get away, only to spin out on black ice and wrap my car around a tree.

When I wake, I'm holed up in a snowed-in cabin with a fire crackling low and a stranger caring for me. After years of surviving a man who shattered my mind and body, this stranger starts to feel almost… safe.

That is, until I realize its all a lie.

I escaped one monster, only to be hunted by another.

The difference?
I'm done being prey.

95 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication May 30, 2026

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, this starts off with a bang! The entire time was an emotional rollercoaster.

Flor is in an accident, wakes up in an unfamiliar place with someone she doesn’t know. Beep, beep, beep. As time goes on things are not at all what they seem. Andrew...Nex…the past, it all starts coming together. She is stronger than she ever realized.

Review of advanced reader copy from author.

[Britt Rygiel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arc Review

It was a good novella. I liked the plot of it. I liked that it got straight to the point. I liked how the main FMC was able to over come what had happened to her. She also had the help of a mystery man. Overall I gave it 4 stars. I enjoyed the little bit of spicy that was in there as well.

[Christalena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Flor’s life is falling apart when she crashes face to face with the literal man of her dreams! The scariest moment of her life leads to happily ever after in this romantic thriller. Though this story is nothing short of sweet, the triggers are real! This quick, adrenaline rush read is sure to get your heart pumping!!

[Paige Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

I went into this book blind. I demolished this book. The beginning honestly did confuse me for a hot minute but as I continued reading it made more sense. In my head I was debating on if the guy in her dreams was the grim reaper. Spoiler he was not. It says that you can skip chapter 12 but I recommend reading it. I dont think it was too dark compared to some of the other stuff I have read. It goes through what she has been through but not in horrific detail. There is some detail but not anything gory. I definitely will be recommending this one when it comes out.

[Kelsey Wright · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wasn't sure where this was going in the beginning and was afraid it was predictable to a certain degree but then I honestly didn't see it coming the way it did and ended up thoroughly enjoying it!!! I highly recommend for a little palate cleaner or something to get you out of a slump for sure. Full transparency I LOVE that this book is a novella because it got to the point without being a whole drawn-out thing. All the major plot points are there.

[Heather LaCour · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It’s not my normal genre, but I wanted to give it a try and support a new author. I thought it was well written. Her descriptions made it easy to “see” everything she was writing about. It wasn’t long enough for there to be tons of character development, but there was enough to keep you reading. I’m excited to follow this author and read more of her work.

[DeCota Tiller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cecelia does an amazing job of making you think you know the ending and then turning it upside down in the best way possible. It starts out with a bang and just keeps you on your toes the entire way through. The FMC was a great example of how strong women can be when faced with the most difficult situations.

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was bizarrely good. Went in half blind, and for a second thought, it was paranormal, but no, it was just odd. But in a good way. Twisted wee story of survival and unlikely relationship. I really wasn't sure how it was going to turn out, but it was a very quick read, touch of spice, and plenty of suspense. It's certainly no epic love story and completely improbable, but I actually enjoyed it.

[Taylor Winners · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book! Such a quick read and fast paced. Kept my attention the whole time and I loved the twist!

[Deanna Faye · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a great short read. It seemed to miss a few details like jumping to one scene to the next, but I loved it anyways.

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Ｙｏｕ ｄｏｎ’ｔ ｇｅｔ ｔｏ ｔａｌｋ ａｎｙｍｏｒｅ， Ａｎｄｒｅｗ．”

I really enjoyed this little HEA Novella! Only 90 pages and the pacing and plot points felt superior to some 200 odd page novellas I’ve read recently. I meshed with the writing style 🌸

We jump straight into FMCs POV of a car accident, then a series of events that had me curious and thinking. Who are these people, where are they, what are their names etc.

Check triggers, I also appreciate the books exposure of red flags in relationships turning to DV 🖤 Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read the ARC ✨

[Marilyn Formosa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good intense short story.