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Torn
This is NOT a happily-ever-after romance.
It is something far more unforgettable.
Everyone remembers their first love.
The one who changed everything.
The one they never truly let go.
The one they were forced to lose.
For Cameron, that person was Crystal.
She was his first kiss. His first heartbreak. The keeper of a secret that was never meant to be revealed.
Now, years later, Cameron has built the life he always wanted with Nicole—the woman who became his peace, his future, and the love he never expected to find.
But some secrets refuse to stay buried.
Crystal walked away once to protect him. She would do it again without hesitation. The only problem is that the truth has a way of demanding to be heard... no matter who it destroys.
As the past collides with the present, every choice comes with a price.
Some loves are meant to last forever.
Others are meant to haunt you forever.
When the truth finally comes to light, no one will walk away unchanged.
Will love be enough?
Or are some hearts destined to remain... TORN?
***
Readers are
"This story stayed with me long after I finished the last page. I felt every emotion imaginable, and I never saw the ending coming."
"Just when I thought I knew where the story was headed, everything changed. Beautiful, heartbreaking, and impossible to put down."
*"I had to sit in silence after the final chapter. The plot twist completely caught me off guard. This isn't just a romance - it's an experience."
***
This is a...
Contemporary
Emotional Romance
Bittersweet First Love
Second Chance
It is something far more unforgettable.
Everyone remembers their first love.
The one who changed everything.
The one they never truly let go.
The one they were forced to lose.
For Cameron, that person was Crystal.
She was his first kiss. His first heartbreak. The keeper of a secret that was never meant to be revealed.
Now, years later, Cameron has built the life he always wanted with Nicole—the woman who became his peace, his future, and the love he never expected to find.
But some secrets refuse to stay buried.
Crystal walked away once to protect him. She would do it again without hesitation. The only problem is that the truth has a way of demanding to be heard... no matter who it destroys.
As the past collides with the present, every choice comes with a price.
Some loves are meant to last forever.
Others are meant to haunt you forever.
When the truth finally comes to light, no one will walk away unchanged.
Will love be enough?
Or are some hearts destined to remain... TORN?
***
Readers are
"This story stayed with me long after I finished the last page. I felt every emotion imaginable, and I never saw the ending coming."
"Just when I thought I knew where the story was headed, everything changed. Beautiful, heartbreaking, and impossible to put down."
*"I had to sit in silence after the final chapter. The plot twist completely caught me off guard. This isn't just a romance - it's an experience."
***
This is a...
Contemporary
Emotional Romance
Bittersweet First Love
Second Chance
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Published July 16, 2026
About the author
Love Journey
65 books110 followersLOVE JOURNEY is an artist that uses creativity and imagination to illustrate the passion and beauty of love between Asian Men and Black Women on the pages of novels, novellas, and short stories.
LOVE JOURNEY is a brown woman head over heels in love with Asian culture, music, food, and films. Smitten.
LOVE JOURNEY is a champion of AMBW interracial relationships worldwide and a social activist in the AMBW movement.
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LOVE JOURNEY is a brown woman head over heels in love with Asian culture, music, food, and films. Smitten.
LOVE JOURNEY is a champion of AMBW interracial relationships worldwide and a social activist in the AMBW movement.
CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Email: LoveJourneyBooks@yahoo.com
Twitter: @ambwbooks
Instagram: @lovejourneybook
Facebook: @LoveJourneyAMBWLOVE
Hashtag: #AMBWLOVE
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
May 7, 2018
Heartbreakingly Sad
Crystal has a undying love for Cameron, But really told him how she felt, and Nicole I didn't like her one bit. She knew how the other two felt for each other and got in the way. Cameron Mr. have my cat and eat it to, Couldn't decide on whom he wanted. Truly an emotionally beautiful story. I cried Buckets at the end. Thanks love Journey for the Recommendation of this Book
Crystal has a undying love for Cameron, But really told him how she felt, and Nicole I didn't like her one bit. She knew how the other two felt for each other and got in the way. Cameron Mr. have my cat and eat it to, Couldn't decide on whom he wanted. Truly an emotionally beautiful story. I cried Buckets at the end. Thanks love Journey for the Recommendation of this Book
June 11, 2018
Surprised!
At the start of this story I wondered where in the world this was headed. A love triangle, really , is what came to mind. With children involved, what kind of story would it turn out to be. It never dawned on me that there was a death on the horizon ! Journey pulled it out!
At the start of this story I wondered where in the world this was headed. A love triangle, really , is what came to mind. With children involved, what kind of story would it turn out to be. It never dawned on me that there was a death on the horizon ! Journey pulled it out!
May 15, 2022
Aptly titled
This story is aptly titled. You feel the conflicting emotions Cameron has for Crystal and Nicole. I also had conflicting emotions on how to feel about both ladies as well. One moment I was for Crystal and then the next I wanted to tell I both Crystal and Cameron. The ending is a doozy but apt for the story.
This story is aptly titled. You feel the conflicting emotions Cameron has for Crystal and Nicole. I also had conflicting emotions on how to feel about both ladies as well. One moment I was for Crystal and then the next I wanted to tell I both Crystal and Cameron. The ending is a doozy but apt for the story.
May 7, 2018
Disappointed
It started well with a good premise but I slowly went down hill. It seamed as if the writer got lazy in how it was all resolved. And just dashed it at the end to get it over.
It started well with a good premise but I slowly went down hill. It seamed as if the writer got lazy in how it was all resolved. And just dashed it at the end to get it over.
June 13, 2018
Surprised
I was thinking something would happen to one of the women, it just happened to the one that I didn't think it would happen to. A good story, not great. You can't always have a happy ending.
I was thinking something would happen to one of the women, it just happened to the one that I didn't think it would happen to. A good story, not great. You can't always have a happy ending.
November 9, 2018
☺
It was a good book but Nicole and Cameron rub me the wrong way. one Nicole was Crystal friend so she knew that she was in was in love with Cameron. Than Cameron was playing with Crystal heart with the i love you game smh I just sad that after Charlie was saved Crystal did
It was a good book but Nicole and Cameron rub me the wrong way. one Nicole was Crystal friend so she knew that she was in was in love with Cameron. Than Cameron was playing with Crystal heart with the i love you game smh I just sad that after Charlie was saved Crystal did
May 18, 2018
This was one of the best books I have read in the while.
December 27, 2018
Meh
Meh, felt rushed, characters were wishy washy. The ending seemed like a way to not even deal with the repercussions of the relationship.
Meh, felt rushed, characters were wishy washy. The ending seemed like a way to not even deal with the repercussions of the relationship.
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