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(Mis)Trust
My mum's words always echo in my mind...
"You can never trust a man with your heart. Men don't know what to do with a heart that's been given to them- so they break it."
But what happens to the woman who trusts with her heart after he breaks it?
I know, she fractures and shatters.
Knowing the definitions of the words that have defined me, this is my understanding.
Trust- To give oneself over to believing in a person or situation.
Distrust- The inability to trust or believe in a person or situation.
Mistrust- To be suspicious of a person or situation because you have no confidence in them.
The words themselves are simple, yet the definition of mistrust is not.
There is an element of grey and undefinable to mistrusting.
And sadly, it's this grey undefinable that has hurt me most in life.
I wanted to trust, but I just couldn't do it anymore.
Then I met him.
And he became my black and my white.
He became the beautiful exception to everything I had ever known before him.
"You can never trust a man with your heart. Men don't know what to do with a heart that's been given to them- so they break it."
But what happens to the woman who trusts with her heart after he breaks it?
I know, she fractures and shatters.
Knowing the definitions of the words that have defined me, this is my understanding.
Trust- To give oneself over to believing in a person or situation.
Distrust- The inability to trust or believe in a person or situation.
Mistrust- To be suspicious of a person or situation because you have no confidence in them.
The words themselves are simple, yet the definition of mistrust is not.
There is an element of grey and undefinable to mistrusting.
And sadly, it's this grey undefinable that has hurt me most in life.
I wanted to trust, but I just couldn't do it anymore.
Then I met him.
And he became my black and my white.
He became the beautiful exception to everything I had ever known before him.
- GenresContemporary Romance
430 pages, Paperback
First published June 17, 2016
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About the author
Sarah Ann Walker
8 books236 followerswww.authorsarahannwalker.com
Sarah Ann Walker is a Scottish Canadian who was raised in Canada, where she attended McMaster University as an English major.
Currently Sarah is raising her son, working on her career, and writing when she can while gulping copious amounts of coffee.
*Sarah has taken a break from writing but plans to release her 8th book in late 2020.*
Sarah can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and goodreads.
http://www.amazon.com/author/walkersa...
Book Bio
Sarah's first book, 'I am HER...', second, third, and fourth book 'LOST' have all received positive reviews both locally and online from her readers. 'Choices...' Sarah's 5th book, has been hailed as a classic 'Walker WTF? ending'.
'We are US...' the final of the I am HER trilogy was released to rave reviews. And book #7 (mis)TRUST was released June 17, 2016 surpassing all personal and professional expectations for Sarah.
http://www.amazon.com/author/walkersa...
Sarah Ann Walker is a Scottish Canadian who was raised in Canada, where she attended McMaster University as an English major.
Currently Sarah is raising her son, working on her career, and writing when she can while gulping copious amounts of coffee.
*Sarah has taken a break from writing but plans to release her 8th book in late 2020.*
Sarah can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and goodreads.
http://www.amazon.com/author/walkersa...
Book Bio
Sarah's first book, 'I am HER...', second, third, and fourth book 'LOST' have all received positive reviews both locally and online from her readers. 'Choices...' Sarah's 5th book, has been hailed as a classic 'Walker WTF? ending'.
'We are US...' the final of the I am HER trilogy was released to rave reviews. And book #7 (mis)TRUST was released June 17, 2016 surpassing all personal and professional expectations for Sarah.
http://www.amazon.com/author/walkersa...
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June 28, 2016
***TWO STARS***
Well, I made it to the ending. Not sure if that's a good thing or not. This story started out so strong too. I loved the drama at the first of this story. I was stoked to see what would happen next , but omg, this story went on forever and EVER. Seemed like the longest book I have ever read. And Saige, I had a really hard time stomaching her in this story. Now, I realize she had some issues she was dealing with , but apparently I have no patience for completely irrational behavior. She gave me whiplash, with her wishy washy, back and forth, "Let's just be friends, but I really don't know what I want, so I'll just fuck with your head in the meantime" B.S. with Malcolm. She acted like a pissed off, possessive psycho half the time, and a blubbering, insecure bawl baby the rest. And she constantly ran away from everything and everyone she didn't want to deal with, and what do you know, she ends up with a TSTL moment towards the end of the story. Who could have seen that coming?? By the ending, I had lost patience and was starting to completely hate her with all her whining and regrets, as well as her self sacrificing behavior.
I LOVED Malcolm. He was a total sweetie in this story, but unfortunately, even he wasn't enough to save this story for me.
Well, I made it to the ending. Not sure if that's a good thing or not. This story started out so strong too. I loved the drama at the first of this story. I was stoked to see what would happen next , but omg, this story went on forever and EVER. Seemed like the longest book I have ever read. And Saige, I had a really hard time stomaching her in this story. Now, I realize she had some issues she was dealing with , but apparently I have no patience for completely irrational behavior. She gave me whiplash, with her wishy washy, back and forth, "Let's just be friends, but I really don't know what I want, so I'll just fuck with your head in the meantime" B.S. with Malcolm. She acted like a pissed off, possessive psycho half the time, and a blubbering, insecure bawl baby the rest. And she constantly ran away from everything and everyone she didn't want to deal with, and what do you know, she ends up with a TSTL moment towards the end of the story. Who could have seen that coming?? By the ending, I had lost patience and was starting to completely hate her with all her whining and regrets, as well as her self sacrificing behavior.
I LOVED Malcolm. He was a total sweetie in this story, but unfortunately, even he wasn't enough to save this story for me.
July 10, 2016
Sarah Ann Walker is the type of author that I have to prepare myself for when she releases a new book. There are still pieces of my heart that are completely owned, in all their broken glory, by the past stories this author has told. So although (mis)Trust was an instant one-click, I had to give myself time to get into the mindset to really start her book so that I didn’t end up broken in the end. Even if I didn’t know if she’d break me with any certainty – I knew whatever she had up her sleeve would not leave me without wounds.
Saige has what appeared to be the perfect life. The failings of love that her mother preached had not touched her completely. Even after her father and her brother, Saige still had hope. Until she didn’t. When her boyfriend of four years breaks her heart and destroys her trust, Saige is now ready to give up on the idea of love. But in the midst of her grieving for all she lost with Tyler, she is broken in a new way – a forever sort of way. After being attacked and sexually assaulted Saige begins to fold in on herself, but Malcom isn’t having it.
Malcom is everything you could dream of in a man. After watching Saige stand up for herself, he is smitten. But when he returns to see her and tries to convince her to go on a date, he sees a broken, hurt woman. One he has a sudden need to protect. But Saige isn’t ready to move on. Between the breakup, the attack and her overall lack of trust in men/love – all she can handle is a friend. A friend who although is a stranger, is one that makes her feel safe.
There is a lot that happens in this book. There is a lot of doubt, self-doubt and a lot of fear – but I loved how Saige’s character and her story made all those annoying insecurities make sense. They fit this story, they fit her.
There are a ton of surprises in this book that I never saw coming. And I nearly made it through the entire book tear free. Almost.
Sarah Ann Walker does not write sweet romances. She writes gritty romances that are sharp and broken, but make no mistake they are still romances. In real life we are all broken in some way and with SAW’s books, the broken people get a chance to find their chance at a great love, even if that love is surrounded by heartache.
I enjoyed (mis)Trust immensely and I loved Saige – I was in love with Malcom completely. Every single thing about him was perfect. I really can’t recommend reading this author enough. I love the way that she gives you a story that isn’t just narrated but that you are submerged into the story by being forced into the character’s head. All of the quirks of the characters come through in how the story is told. Their oddities are a character within the book – it’s brilliant.
Saige has what appeared to be the perfect life. The failings of love that her mother preached had not touched her completely. Even after her father and her brother, Saige still had hope. Until she didn’t. When her boyfriend of four years breaks her heart and destroys her trust, Saige is now ready to give up on the idea of love. But in the midst of her grieving for all she lost with Tyler, she is broken in a new way – a forever sort of way. After being attacked and sexually assaulted Saige begins to fold in on herself, but Malcom isn’t having it.
Malcom is everything you could dream of in a man. After watching Saige stand up for herself, he is smitten. But when he returns to see her and tries to convince her to go on a date, he sees a broken, hurt woman. One he has a sudden need to protect. But Saige isn’t ready to move on. Between the breakup, the attack and her overall lack of trust in men/love – all she can handle is a friend. A friend who although is a stranger, is one that makes her feel safe.
There is a lot that happens in this book. There is a lot of doubt, self-doubt and a lot of fear – but I loved how Saige’s character and her story made all those annoying insecurities make sense. They fit this story, they fit her.
There are a ton of surprises in this book that I never saw coming. And I nearly made it through the entire book tear free. Almost.
Sarah Ann Walker does not write sweet romances. She writes gritty romances that are sharp and broken, but make no mistake they are still romances. In real life we are all broken in some way and with SAW’s books, the broken people get a chance to find their chance at a great love, even if that love is surrounded by heartache.
I enjoyed (mis)Trust immensely and I loved Saige – I was in love with Malcom completely. Every single thing about him was perfect. I really can’t recommend reading this author enough. I love the way that she gives you a story that isn’t just narrated but that you are submerged into the story by being forced into the character’s head. All of the quirks of the characters come through in how the story is told. Their oddities are a character within the book – it’s brilliant.
June 8, 2016
You need a book that makes you feel alive? (Mis)Trust is it! First book I've read in months that I didn't want to put down. A book about betrayal violation, heartbreak, love and a fight for redemption. Seriously, everything I could want from a book wrapped up in one. An emotional connection to characters more so than any Sarah has previously written. That's telling considering Suzanne and Z from I Am Her series consumed me for days. There were times I wanted to strangle Saige, the main character, but the writing kept me in check. I'm not one that has to have a conventional HEA for a book to be good. This book definitely kept me on my toes. Honestly, if Saige were written any other way, the story wouldn't have had the same impact. Everything she felt, said, and did, I believed. That's the beauty of Sarah's writing, it's BELIEVABLE.
(Mis)Trust is a must!
(Mis)Trust is a must!
June 24, 2016
It's a matter of just 60 days and world up ends on itself for Saige McTavern. She is a young graduate, comfortably in love with Tyler. One unfortunate day, she arrives home early and Kaitlyn is riding Her Tyler.
4 years of love and devotion.
2 minutes of sex and ruination.
55 hours of sadness.
Eternal heartbreak... Priceless.!!
Now , this is a girl who has lost her brother and her father , so clearly she has abandonment issues !
so in a classic survivalist tendency symptom, she closes her heart. She packs her bags and leaves , lest she is run over ....by anybody !
I'm exhausted from the last 8 days of my life, and really from the 7 years, or if you count my dad leaving- from the last 9 years of my sad life. I’m so mental and emotionally exhausted, I can't even get past level 81 on candy crush, I burst out laughing again. And crying. And moaning. And dying. Slowly.
This makes life difficult because , either you trust somebody or when they break your heart, you distrust them
Black and white ! But there's a whole lot of grey area in between -Mistrust. She develops a Hit and Run characteristic which pushes people away before they can prove themselves , like Selena, Dan and Karen, Tatum , or she she doubts consistently people who love her like Malcolm McNeil !
Though Mallie time and again proves that he is there for HER cause he loves her , Saige refuses to acknowledge the signs, her own feelings and truths in Mallie's emotions <-------Mistrust .
when in doubt ; Abandon ship !
Who do you call or text first thing in the morning? Who do you call or text before you go to bed at night? Who do you look forward to seeing, and who do you spend all your free time with? Who do you hug when you need to be comforted, Saige?
This is a strange emotion adeptly explored by Sarah. She is very comfortable in this genre of Mind Matters. Trauma, turmoil, depression, sadness , conflict are her fortè.
There's a fantastic line she writes :-
I know it I actually feel somewhat , if not happy, at least not completely unhappy.
she measures her happiness in not being in a state of ecstasy but lack of misery
she measures love in not being in a state of utter bliss but lack of fear.
She's not afraid of Mike,or Malcolm so she loves them. <-- brilliant mind play !!!
O How she ties herself in knots of her own warped psyche , clearly blind enough NOT to see Malcolm so besotted by her.
And then....it's too late.... sarah is cruel and a meanie because she brings a twist so horrific that I was willing to walk to Vancouver to whup her ass !
the only thing that stopped me was , that she lives in Ontario !!!!
This is life, And it’s brutal.
This is love, And it’s horrible.
This is purgatory, And it’s hateful.
This is death, And it’s painful.
Nothing stops, but nothing moves.
There is no peace or even rest.
There is nothing but a never-ending cycle of decay.
And I am decaying. Before my own eyes I see my life ending.
And it hurts so much. I don’t even speak of the pain anymore.
I am silenced by the slow moving death that still taunts me.
I am bludgeoned by the agony of the death that haunts me.
I am beyond fractured and shattered.
I am decay
The Mom was hoot . Turns out she was more brave and more experimental .hahahahaha.
gives a good ass-whupping to Saige to rattle her brain in place too. I can picture her running after Saige with a wooden spatula !
Yer a book smart genius- giv'in. But yer one of the stuuupid'est stubborn arses I've ever met in me life. Yer Agnostic, for Christ's sake- so who the bloody hell was ye praying to? And even if there was some god list'nin to yer prayers, do you really think he would hold ye to yer word when ye was desper'ate to see yer fella live? Every'one makes those promises and begs like tha when they feel desper'ate . Any god list'nin knows that and takes these promises with a grain of salt
And a strong lady too. What happened to her son, poor Alec is devastating to say the least. How they survived is a feat in itself, yet they both get on with their lives , pretending to be normal when they're both completely broken and unhappy
So much so that Saige comes to believe she's a jinx to her loves of her life. Whoever she loves, dies !
Her father leaves her
Her brother is snatched from her
Her home vandalised
She's brutally attacked
And now malcolm.........
A heart stopping story, beautifully written, full of tears and angst, classic sarah style each thought under a microscope, analysed and delved into.
It'd be funny if not so sad actually
So my ex-boyfriend is going to have a child with the daughter of my rapist and with the daughter of the man who murdered my brother, whether indirectly or not. Tyler is going to be a dad to the grandchild of the man who raped both me and Alec, which is just too funny to me to shock me any further. I mean seriously… where does Tyler even go with that? Holy fuck... I'm done
4 years of love and devotion.
2 minutes of sex and ruination.
55 hours of sadness.
Eternal heartbreak... Priceless.!!
Now , this is a girl who has lost her brother and her father , so clearly she has abandonment issues !
so in a classic survivalist tendency symptom, she closes her heart. She packs her bags and leaves , lest she is run over ....by anybody !
I'm exhausted from the last 8 days of my life, and really from the 7 years, or if you count my dad leaving- from the last 9 years of my sad life. I’m so mental and emotionally exhausted, I can't even get past level 81 on candy crush, I burst out laughing again. And crying. And moaning. And dying. Slowly.
This makes life difficult because , either you trust somebody or when they break your heart, you distrust them
Black and white ! But there's a whole lot of grey area in between -Mistrust. She develops a Hit and Run characteristic which pushes people away before they can prove themselves , like Selena, Dan and Karen, Tatum , or she she doubts consistently people who love her like Malcolm McNeil !
Though Mallie time and again proves that he is there for HER cause he loves her , Saige refuses to acknowledge the signs, her own feelings and truths in Mallie's emotions <-------Mistrust .
when in doubt ; Abandon ship !
Who do you call or text first thing in the morning? Who do you call or text before you go to bed at night? Who do you look forward to seeing, and who do you spend all your free time with? Who do you hug when you need to be comforted, Saige?
This is a strange emotion adeptly explored by Sarah. She is very comfortable in this genre of Mind Matters. Trauma, turmoil, depression, sadness , conflict are her fortè.
There's a fantastic line she writes :-
I know it I actually feel somewhat , if not happy, at least not completely unhappy.
she measures her happiness in not being in a state of ecstasy but lack of misery
she measures love in not being in a state of utter bliss but lack of fear.
She's not afraid of Mike,or Malcolm so she loves them. <-- brilliant mind play !!!
O How she ties herself in knots of her own warped psyche , clearly blind enough NOT to see Malcolm so besotted by her.
And then....it's too late.... sarah is cruel and a meanie because she brings a twist so horrific that I was willing to walk to Vancouver to whup her ass !
the only thing that stopped me was , that she lives in Ontario !!!!
This is life, And it’s brutal.
This is love, And it’s horrible.
This is purgatory, And it’s hateful.
This is death, And it’s painful.
Nothing stops, but nothing moves.
There is no peace or even rest.
There is nothing but a never-ending cycle of decay.
And I am decaying. Before my own eyes I see my life ending.
And it hurts so much. I don’t even speak of the pain anymore.
I am silenced by the slow moving death that still taunts me.
I am bludgeoned by the agony of the death that haunts me.
I am beyond fractured and shattered.
I am decay
The Mom was hoot . Turns out she was more brave and more experimental .hahahahaha.
gives a good ass-whupping to Saige to rattle her brain in place too. I can picture her running after Saige with a wooden spatula !
Yer a book smart genius- giv'in. But yer one of the stuuupid'est stubborn arses I've ever met in me life. Yer Agnostic, for Christ's sake- so who the bloody hell was ye praying to? And even if there was some god list'nin to yer prayers, do you really think he would hold ye to yer word when ye was desper'ate to see yer fella live? Every'one makes those promises and begs like tha when they feel desper'ate . Any god list'nin knows that and takes these promises with a grain of salt
And a strong lady too. What happened to her son, poor Alec is devastating to say the least. How they survived is a feat in itself, yet they both get on with their lives , pretending to be normal when they're both completely broken and unhappy
So much so that Saige comes to believe she's a jinx to her loves of her life. Whoever she loves, dies !
Her father leaves her
Her brother is snatched from her
Her home vandalised
She's brutally attacked
And now malcolm.........
A heart stopping story, beautifully written, full of tears and angst, classic sarah style each thought under a microscope, analysed and delved into.
It'd be funny if not so sad actually
So my ex-boyfriend is going to have a child with the daughter of my rapist and with the daughter of the man who murdered my brother, whether indirectly or not. Tyler is going to be a dad to the grandchild of the man who raped both me and Alec, which is just too funny to me to shock me any further. I mean seriously… where does Tyler even go with that? Holy fuck... I'm done
June 22, 2016
***POSSIBLE SPOILERS PRESENT WITHIN REVIEW***
Oh, wow! This one will rip your heart out and stomp on it. It’s full of sadness and heartbreak. But, the end result will make you smile. I don’t know what it is about tragic books that seem to attract me lately. But, I seem to gravitate to them, and this one was so amazing! You will shed tons of tears, and you will be affected by this book long after you turn the last page. It’s one book that I will definitely be recommending to my Goodreads friends.
My goodness! Saige had everything happen to her that could devastate her life. From her boyfriend’s heartbreaking betrayal, to a graphically abusive tragedy, to her brother’s unfortunate fate. I couldn’t stop reading this story even though the heroine suffered such agonizing consequences. Sometimes I had to take a breath and just collect myself, but with those amazing characters I just had to carry on. And, when I say amazing characters, I mean AMAZING characters. The heroine. Her friends. Her mother. Her hero. They just all seemed to support her and standby her when she needed it the most. Saige just doesn’t believe that she is worthy of love. Everyone leaves her eventually. It’s so sad to read about. And, Malcolm,(sigh) one of the most heartfelt book boyfriends ever, was the best. Sweet. Protective. Caring. And, oh so patient! He was just there for her no matter what. No matter how many times Saige pushed him away, he was right there taking care of her. With his sexy Scottish brogue and larger than life family, he just seemed like the whole package. Oh, and I love a big guy, and he seemed hugely intimidating.
This book had so many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. I always say that I love a unpredictable book and this one did not disappoint in that area at all. Ms. Walker’s writing was remarkable as she wrote some pretty powerful scenes. I just didn’t want to put it down even to sleep. It was that intense and addictive! One of the best books I’ve read this year! Don’t let the amount of pages scare you, though, because it’s so well worth the time!! This heroine really is such a courageous young woman. I couldn’t help but cheer for her as I hoped everything would work-out for her in the end. Is the climax one of shock? Absolutely! Does the author answer all my most sought after questions? Definitely! Does Saige get her man?? Now, that you have to read this intriguing book to find out...
And, that cover?? Yowza!!! Gorgeous!!
Oh, wow! This one will rip your heart out and stomp on it. It’s full of sadness and heartbreak. But, the end result will make you smile. I don’t know what it is about tragic books that seem to attract me lately. But, I seem to gravitate to them, and this one was so amazing! You will shed tons of tears, and you will be affected by this book long after you turn the last page. It’s one book that I will definitely be recommending to my Goodreads friends.
My goodness! Saige had everything happen to her that could devastate her life. From her boyfriend’s heartbreaking betrayal, to a graphically abusive tragedy, to her brother’s unfortunate fate. I couldn’t stop reading this story even though the heroine suffered such agonizing consequences. Sometimes I had to take a breath and just collect myself, but with those amazing characters I just had to carry on. And, when I say amazing characters, I mean AMAZING characters. The heroine. Her friends. Her mother. Her hero. They just all seemed to support her and standby her when she needed it the most. Saige just doesn’t believe that she is worthy of love. Everyone leaves her eventually. It’s so sad to read about. And, Malcolm,(sigh) one of the most heartfelt book boyfriends ever, was the best. Sweet. Protective. Caring. And, oh so patient! He was just there for her no matter what. No matter how many times Saige pushed him away, he was right there taking care of her. With his sexy Scottish brogue and larger than life family, he just seemed like the whole package. Oh, and I love a big guy, and he seemed hugely intimidating.
This book had so many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. I always say that I love a unpredictable book and this one did not disappoint in that area at all. Ms. Walker’s writing was remarkable as she wrote some pretty powerful scenes. I just didn’t want to put it down even to sleep. It was that intense and addictive! One of the best books I’ve read this year! Don’t let the amount of pages scare you, though, because it’s so well worth the time!! This heroine really is such a courageous young woman. I couldn’t help but cheer for her as I hoped everything would work-out for her in the end. Is the climax one of shock? Absolutely! Does the author answer all my most sought after questions? Definitely! Does Saige get her man?? Now, that you have to read this intriguing book to find out...
And, that cover?? Yowza!!! Gorgeous!!
June 23, 2016
This is a truly amazing and beautiful story that had me feeling all different kind of emotions through the characters. I literally had goosebumps reading parts of it.
My heart truly broke reading Saiges heartbreaking journey.
The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat. I seriously didn't see them coming.
I'm not going to repeat the synopsis or drop any spoilers as I want you to jump in and feel this story. Be warned there are triggers in this book. However if your like me and triggers don't bother you then what are you waiting for.
I'll certainly be keeping this on my kindle for a re read. Loved it.
My heart truly broke reading Saiges heartbreaking journey.
The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat. I seriously didn't see them coming.
I'm not going to repeat the synopsis or drop any spoilers as I want you to jump in and feel this story. Be warned there are triggers in this book. However if your like me and triggers don't bother you then what are you waiting for.
I'll certainly be keeping this on my kindle for a re read. Loved it.
June 17, 2016
What can I say? I wrote this book, and I love it. I crave a Malcolm in my life, and I KNOW the pain Saige goes through. To quote Saige, "This so sucks right now," but this book also heals you from the inside out.
I hope you enjoy it!
xo
I hope you enjoy it!
xo
June 10, 2017
Phenomenal! I really wished that I could have given this book more than 5 stars!!
Every now and then, I read a book that leaves so many lingering emotions after I finish, that I can't stop thinking about it. This book was it!
Brilliantly written, it's twisted, raw, intense and highly emotional. Despite the sensitive subjects, this is a story of love, forgiveness and redemption.
This book was a total mindfuck, in so many beautiful ways!
The author created an amazing, intricate story that had a little bit of everything and I was totally consumed by it. The dialogue between Saige and the other characters throughout the story were real and poignant and they made sense!
The story Saige can be any woman of any age having grown up with the belief from their mother that no man will ever love you, you shouldn't give a man your heart and all men cheat. So when horrific and tragic events happen to her in the span of 2 days, Saige is convinced that she somehow is to blame for what happened to her.
When she meets Malcolm, she's so shut down physically and emotionally that she cannot even fathom an ounce of trust or faith in even being his friend. But Malcolm perseveres and ends up getting caught in the connection of her past and her present. At this point Saige MAY have realized too late that there was something special between them!
Thankfully this standalone read gives us all the answers!
Every now and then, I read a book that leaves so many lingering emotions after I finish, that I can't stop thinking about it. This book was it!
Brilliantly written, it's twisted, raw, intense and highly emotional. Despite the sensitive subjects, this is a story of love, forgiveness and redemption.
This book was a total mindfuck, in so many beautiful ways!
The author created an amazing, intricate story that had a little bit of everything and I was totally consumed by it. The dialogue between Saige and the other characters throughout the story were real and poignant and they made sense!
The story Saige can be any woman of any age having grown up with the belief from their mother that no man will ever love you, you shouldn't give a man your heart and all men cheat. So when horrific and tragic events happen to her in the span of 2 days, Saige is convinced that she somehow is to blame for what happened to her.
When she meets Malcolm, she's so shut down physically and emotionally that she cannot even fathom an ounce of trust or faith in even being his friend. But Malcolm perseveres and ends up getting caught in the connection of her past and her present. At this point Saige MAY have realized too late that there was something special between them!
Thankfully this standalone read gives us all the answers!
June 15, 2016
(mis)Trust by Sarah Ann Walker is like a punch in the stomach that just does not go away, but in this case, you don't want it to! This unique book deals with a lot of sensitive issues, some that might make readers uncomfortable, but Sarah handles and deals with them, as always, with such gentleness and tenderness, that they are so much easier to read through. This is Saige's story, and the reader immediately falls in love with this beautiful, sensitive, vulnerable young woman. She has opened her heart up for love and found, what she thinks, to be the "perfect" guy, until he no longer IS. The story is about Saige's path of heartbreak, forgiveness, trust, mistrust, evolution, and everything in between. Just when the reader will KNOW they have it all figured out, they won't! Sarah will have you sitting on the edge of your seat, not wanting to stop reading, because you know that right on the next page, you'll have your answer, but you won't! It's not until Saige's life begins to turn around, when she least expects it, is she able to see the light and come out of her darkness and love again, but the path to love is not without darkness. She struggles along the way. As in "perfect Sarah style", the reader will be left hanging along the way to try and figure out what's going on, until we finally KNOW. I highly recommend this amazing new book of Sarah's...if you are a Sarah Ann Walker lover, as I am, I found this book to be "different" from her others, BUT different in an epic way...do yourself a favor and read this one...take Saige's journey with her and find out for yourself!
June 28, 2016
How do I even put into words the way I felt about this story ? From beginning to end I was so wrapped up in every word of this story . When you have the love of your life take your trust and throws it all away how do you go on ? Or how do you trust when you're attacked in the worst way possible. In such a short matter of time Saige will have to learn how to trust all over again and one man Malcolm will slowly steal not only her heart but yours as well.
Sarah Ann Walker is the queen of my tears as in all of her books she has me a blubbering mess this time she might not have gotten me with the tears this time (I know she will next time she's evil that way ) but she got me so deep in the heart that I will carry Saige & Malcolm with me forever . Their story is so beautiful that it will grab you and have you falling in love with every word written on the pages .
Sarah you are truly amazing with every word you write.
Sarah Ann Walker is the queen of my tears as in all of her books she has me a blubbering mess this time she might not have gotten me with the tears this time (I know she will next time she's evil that way ) but she got me so deep in the heart that I will carry Saige & Malcolm with me forever . Their story is so beautiful that it will grab you and have you falling in love with every word written on the pages .
Sarah you are truly amazing with every word you write.
June 20, 2016
Sarah has recently become one of my auto one click authors. This book right here is just another example of why! She writes a twisted story like no other. Pulls you in from the get go and causes you to not get a thing done till you are finished with the book.
(mis)TRUST is a story of a young woman-Saige, who has suffered through enough in her young life for 100 people. Yet she muddles through and tries to lead a decent life. Tyler, her boyfriend of 4 years who is the major cause for the recent gut punch in her life. Trying to move along she meets Malcolm, who by the way, if there is anyway to bottle him up and sell him...I'm first in line <3
The twists and turns and how the heck did this happen in this book, are so well written that you don't see it till you've read it all the way.
Excellent BOOK!!!!
(mis)TRUST is a story of a young woman-Saige, who has suffered through enough in her young life for 100 people. Yet she muddles through and tries to lead a decent life. Tyler, her boyfriend of 4 years who is the major cause for the recent gut punch in her life. Trying to move along she meets Malcolm, who by the way, if there is anyway to bottle him up and sell him...I'm first in line <3
The twists and turns and how the heck did this happen in this book, are so well written that you don't see it till you've read it all the way.
Excellent BOOK!!!!
July 21, 2016
Title: (mis)Trust
Author:Sarah Ann Walker
Publisher:Self Published
Reviewer:MAustin
Release Date:6-17-16
Genre(s):Suspense Thriller
Page Count:430
Heat Level: 3 flames out of 5
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
Blurb:
My mum's words always echo in my mind...
"You can never trust a man with your heart. Men don't know what to do with a heart that's been given to them- so they break it."
But what happens to the woman who trusts with her heart after he breaks it?
I know, she fractures and shatters.
Knowing the definitions of the words that have defined me, this is my understanding.
Trust- To give oneself over to believing in a person or situation.
Distrust- The inability to trust or believe in a person or situation.
Mistrust- To be suspicious of a person or situation because you have no confidence in them.
The words themselves are simple, yet the definition of mistrust is not.
There is an element of grey and undefinable to mistrusting.
And sadly, it's this grey undefinable that has hurt me most in life.
I wanted to trust, but I just couldn't do it anymore.
Then I met him.
And he became my black and my white.
He became the beautiful exception to everything I had ever known before him.
Review:
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(mis)Trust was an emotional 5 star read.
Upon completion of this book I was emotionally exhausted.
There are so many things that you will experience while reading:Betrayal, violation, heartbreak, love, forgiveness and redemption.
We meet Saige who has an incredibly heartbreaking journey. And all I can say about Malcolm is I want a man like him.
This book has so many twists and turns and definitely have the kleenex ready. And just when you think you know what’s going to happen you are WRONG. Sarah really pulls you in with her writing and you won’t want to stop reading until you are done. It took me a couple of days to write this review because I had to wrap my head around what to say. But of course I changed my thought on how to approach the review because I don’t want to give anything away. This is a book you will want to experience all on your own with no spoilers. 1-click and get started on this great read.
Warning: There is cheating, rape and violence involved in this book.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by MAustin from Alpha Book Club
June 23, 2016
What the absolute hell have you done to me Sarah Ann Walker?! You earned a one way ticket on the list of authors trying to KILL ME! I wish I could truly express the experience I was just taken on, but I don't have the proper words to truly describe it, especially without spoilers creeping in. So, I'm going to write a different review from my usual, as I just want everyone to experience Saige's powerful journey themselves with no help from the peanut gallery (me)! I have to warn everyone that my dramatic girly girl emotions have reached a new all time high, so cue extreme emotions flying everywhere. My heart was ripped out, set on fire, stomped on to get the flames out, and finally shoved back in without anesthesia to numb me up. The character development is fantastic, with an entertaining cast of secondaries to soften the emotional blows. Sarah Ann Walker's brilliant writing style blew me away, and I found myself literally exhausted by the end of story like I had lived it myself. Her twists and turns made for extreme OMG moments that came out of left field to bring me to my knees, and her talent to write the characters' lives realistically surpassed the norm. Too dramatic? Read the story to find out! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY and yes, HIGHLY RECOMMEND (mis)TRUST!
June 25, 2016
Like Alice down the rabbit hole (trigger warning)
To say this book was an emotional rollercoaster would be a massive understatement. It was like being an extra in a Tim Burton movie! Like Alice going through the "eat me", "drink me", too big, too small craziness. One minute your heart feels too small to contain all the 'lovey' feels, then suddenly it's too big to break apart and leave you alive.
There is simply no way I can write an adequate review to detail how truly complex and extraordinary this book is. The main character is freaking superwoman with all she's overcome and she deserves the HEA of her hero. Saige and her journey were a total emotional gut punch and the hits kept coming. This isn't your usual happy ending but it's so utterly worth it. Hold on to something tight, keep the tissues close by and suffer so good. You'll be glad you did!
There are all kinds of triggers with this book, so I suggest anyone sensitive to that sort of thing, approach with caution but the book is masterfully written. Well done, Ms. Walker!
Review by AnnMarie
To say this book was an emotional rollercoaster would be a massive understatement. It was like being an extra in a Tim Burton movie! Like Alice going through the "eat me", "drink me", too big, too small craziness. One minute your heart feels too small to contain all the 'lovey' feels, then suddenly it's too big to break apart and leave you alive.
There is simply no way I can write an adequate review to detail how truly complex and extraordinary this book is. The main character is freaking superwoman with all she's overcome and she deserves the HEA of her hero. Saige and her journey were a total emotional gut punch and the hits kept coming. This isn't your usual happy ending but it's so utterly worth it. Hold on to something tight, keep the tissues close by and suffer so good. You'll be glad you did!
There are all kinds of triggers with this book, so I suggest anyone sensitive to that sort of thing, approach with caution but the book is masterfully written. Well done, Ms. Walker!
Review by AnnMarie
July 4, 2016
I am not a big fan of Romantic Suspense, But i kept hearing about this book and I needed to read it for myself. Wow... I am still not a fan of Romantic Suspense but it would take a lot more then this awesome book to change my mind.
I like Malcolm he is strong, loving everything you would want in a man, and he looks like Gerard Butler (HOT), He is so supportive and caring and takes such great care of Saige. Now, Saige on the other hand drove me nuts. Yes she has had a lot I mean a lot has happened to her and I'd probably be no better off but; come on... how many times does sexy, sweet, supportive, and unbelievable understanding Malcolm need to "be there" for her before she actually comes to her senses. The story line and action kept me turning the pages to see how it ends. I wasn't disappointing and neither will you.
I like Malcolm he is strong, loving everything you would want in a man, and he looks like Gerard Butler (HOT), He is so supportive and caring and takes such great care of Saige. Now, Saige on the other hand drove me nuts. Yes she has had a lot I mean a lot has happened to her and I'd probably be no better off but; come on... how many times does sexy, sweet, supportive, and unbelievable understanding Malcolm need to "be there" for her before she actually comes to her senses. The story line and action kept me turning the pages to see how it ends. I wasn't disappointing and neither will you.
July 17, 2016
Holy Jesus.....
This book. This book right here is phenomenal.
There's no other way to write this.
ITS A MUST READ.
A friend recommended that I read it,because she loved it. Now I can't wait to hug her,she introduced me to this author knowing I would absolutely devour this book. I didn't sleep at night reading, feeling all the heart aches.
At work I thought of Saige, as if I was her best friend Selena. I loathed Tyler and I feel in love with Malcolm. Mike too. They were my hero's in this story.
I cried when ALL the terrible things happened. And I laughed at all the silly banter, especially with Tatum. I was part of this story and I LOVED it. It's quite remarkably when an authors writing makes you feel you are part of her story.
THANK YOU -SARAH ANN WALKER.
This is was the first book I've read of hers,but it won't be my last.
That's for sure!
This book. This book right here is phenomenal.
There's no other way to write this.
ITS A MUST READ.
A friend recommended that I read it,because she loved it. Now I can't wait to hug her,she introduced me to this author knowing I would absolutely devour this book. I didn't sleep at night reading, feeling all the heart aches.
At work I thought of Saige, as if I was her best friend Selena. I loathed Tyler and I feel in love with Malcolm. Mike too. They were my hero's in this story.
I cried when ALL the terrible things happened. And I laughed at all the silly banter, especially with Tatum. I was part of this story and I LOVED it. It's quite remarkably when an authors writing makes you feel you are part of her story.
THANK YOU -SARAH ANN WALKER.
This is was the first book I've read of hers,but it won't be my last.
That's for sure!
July 5, 2016
loved this book this was my first book read from this author and I loved it. I am currently looking to see if she has any other books. I just found a new one click author
June 22, 2016
(mis)Trust by Author Sarah Ann Walker
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(mis)Trust is a story chalked full of so many emotions it was damn impossible for me to keep up with how I was feeling from one chapter to the next.
Saige is a wonderful character but she gets put in some truly awful and heartbreaking situations in her young life you can't help but FEEL every thing she's feeling and all she's dealing with.
Malcom is just the most patient kind caring sexy and protective friend maybe bf that I've ever read before. He's just dreamy!!
The things I've noticed since first reading Ms. Walkers books is that she pulls no punches. She writes from the heart and it really shows in her stories. She writes about very real situations and how people react and how they move forward from them and she does not hold back. She writes the ugly of it all like how hard it is to move forward after tragedy hits you with something you never thought was possible.
The friendships are so realistic you feel like you know these people and the dialog is fun refreshing and real.
~Reviewed by #MinxR for #HashTagMinxes Reviews ~
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(mis)Trust is a story chalked full of so many emotions it was damn impossible for me to keep up with how I was feeling from one chapter to the next.
Saige is a wonderful character but she gets put in some truly awful and heartbreaking situations in her young life you can't help but FEEL every thing she's feeling and all she's dealing with.
Malcom is just the most patient kind caring sexy and protective friend maybe bf that I've ever read before. He's just dreamy!!
The things I've noticed since first reading Ms. Walkers books is that she pulls no punches. She writes from the heart and it really shows in her stories. She writes about very real situations and how people react and how they move forward from them and she does not hold back. She writes the ugly of it all like how hard it is to move forward after tragedy hits you with something you never thought was possible.
The friendships are so realistic you feel like you know these people and the dialog is fun refreshing and real.
~Reviewed by #MinxR for #HashTagMinxes Reviews ~
July 18, 2017
"You can never trust a man with your heart. Men don't know what to do with a heart that's been given to them- so they break it."
A highly emotive addictive raw read that captivated me from the first page!
I initially signed up to review this book back in May and with a reviewing schedule bigger than me the blurb initially piqued my interest but by the time I started reading it I had forgot what the story was about and for me I’m so glad I had as I think the emotional connection I felt with Saige might not as felt as strong as it did…my heart genuinely ached for her and everything she had to endure! The betrayal, deception, heart break, love, forgiveness and redemption made for a rollercoaster of a ride.
The plot was well written and had some twists and turns I did not see coming! The characters had depth and personality and had a realness to them that made it hard not to connect to them. Overall a great read that I would recommend.
**Arc provided courtesy of the Author in exchange for an honest review for Words Turn Me On Book Blog**
A highly emotive addictive raw read that captivated me from the first page!
I initially signed up to review this book back in May and with a reviewing schedule bigger than me the blurb initially piqued my interest but by the time I started reading it I had forgot what the story was about and for me I’m so glad I had as I think the emotional connection I felt with Saige might not as felt as strong as it did…my heart genuinely ached for her and everything she had to endure! The betrayal, deception, heart break, love, forgiveness and redemption made for a rollercoaster of a ride.
The plot was well written and had some twists and turns I did not see coming! The characters had depth and personality and had a realness to them that made it hard not to connect to them. Overall a great read that I would recommend.
**Arc provided courtesy of the Author in exchange for an honest review for Words Turn Me On Book Blog**
July 9, 2016
Masterful
Author Sarah Ann Walker crafts a beautiful story full of romance and humor with a little action thrown in on the side. Main character Saige is full of fire and determination and love interest Malcolm is the counter balance of patience and calm…unless Saige is put in danger, then watch out. Her other cast of characters round out the world of (Mis)Trust and make the world feel real and lived in. This book gets 5 stars because I couldn't put it down. Every chance I got I was reading it. Break time at work, before bed, anytime I had any free time. If you read it you'll get hooked too. So if you like a good love story or the study of how someone can find themselves so broken and yet persevere to try and make things right again then you should pick this book up now…Like now, now. Stop reading and go click the button to buy this book! Lol
Author Sarah Ann Walker crafts a beautiful story full of romance and humor with a little action thrown in on the side. Main character Saige is full of fire and determination and love interest Malcolm is the counter balance of patience and calm…unless Saige is put in danger, then watch out. Her other cast of characters round out the world of (Mis)Trust and make the world feel real and lived in. This book gets 5 stars because I couldn't put it down. Every chance I got I was reading it. Break time at work, before bed, anytime I had any free time. If you read it you'll get hooked too. So if you like a good love story or the study of how someone can find themselves so broken and yet persevere to try and make things right again then you should pick this book up now…Like now, now. Stop reading and go click the button to buy this book! Lol
July 11, 2016
Malcolm... (sigh). And Saige, what a horrific life. No wonder she's a mess. I think this is a love story that proves patience and love can work itself out, with anyone.
I was so scared at the end but thankfully I got the ending I so desperately wanted for these two.
Excellent book. 5 stars and then some.
I was so scared at the end but thankfully I got the ending I so desperately wanted for these two.
Excellent book. 5 stars and then some.
June 17, 2016
Review to follow.
August 4, 2016
I was absolutely thrilled when I found out that Sarah Ann Walker was ready to release another book. I have read all of her previous works and I was excited to see how (Mis)Trust would compare to her other books and the way that they made me feel. I already knew to read this book with caution and apprehension, based on what I knew from reading her other books. With that being said, I was still completely shocked and speechless (except when I was swearing!) by several events in this book. Walker has outdone herself again! She wrote Saige perfectly as a young woman trying her best to overcome all that life has thrown at her. Her struggles are those of real women, so it was very easy to relate to her and her emotions. When Saige first met Malcolm, I was a little unsure about him. However, it didn't take long for me to fall head over heels for that guy. He really was incredible throughout the story. *Swoon.* The ending of the book was really beautiful, but I found myself with a total book hangover. I don't even know what to do with my literary life next after (Mis)Trust. Sarah Ann Walker's books always make me mental in the most wonderful way. I can't wait to see what she has up her sleeve next.
July 29, 2016
Saige has her life on track and everything going for her. She is happily in love with her boyfriend Tyler and sees herself spending the rest of her life with him. However, life has a way of kicking a person right in the teeth when they are least expecting it. She catches the love of her life in the midst of cheating on her when she arrives home unexpectedly. Saige's life begins to deteriorate from there. I don't want to give too much away because Ms. Walker is the queen of convoluted story lines. Nothing is ever as it seems and no one is ever who you think that they are. Malcolm is amazing though. Saige doesn't want to trust him because she really doesn't want to trust anyone. Her instincts are right in most cases in this delightfully twisted story. Sarah Ann Walker is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. If you like stories that are intricately woven and psychologically twisted you should give her books a try.
April 15, 2018
Stench of burning martydom was overpowering
I really looked forward to reading this and it was "reasonable" until about 3/4 of the way through when I just had enough of Saige, yes her mum bent her ears, yes her brother died, yes her father left and well (not) finally she caught her boyfriend of 4 years in the sack and on the job in her bed. It was kind of telling that it was "her flat" and "her bed" and "her laptop" etc etc, yes she worked her butt off to get ahead and yes I agree he was a selfish philandering pig who was no better than a leech and the slapper in very bad taste but boy oh boy the stench of burning martyrdom followed her through the book getting steadily thicker until not only was breathing impossible but so was swallowing. To finish this book I had to keep putting it down and walking away. I didn't know if I wanted to slap her, kick her or just get a gun and put her and me out of her misery. Maybe I should of tried beating her to death with her bed of nails.
Sorry
I really looked forward to reading this and it was "reasonable" until about 3/4 of the way through when I just had enough of Saige, yes her mum bent her ears, yes her brother died, yes her father left and well (not) finally she caught her boyfriend of 4 years in the sack and on the job in her bed. It was kind of telling that it was "her flat" and "her bed" and "her laptop" etc etc, yes she worked her butt off to get ahead and yes I agree he was a selfish philandering pig who was no better than a leech and the slapper in very bad taste but boy oh boy the stench of burning martyrdom followed her through the book getting steadily thicker until not only was breathing impossible but so was swallowing. To finish this book I had to keep putting it down and walking away. I didn't know if I wanted to slap her, kick her or just get a gun and put her and me out of her misery. Maybe I should of tried beating her to death with her bed of nails.
Sorry
August 5, 2016
I'll be a bit vague in my review only because I hate spoilers and don't want to ruin anything. I absolutely loved Saige's reaction, response, and how she handled herself upon discovery of boyfriend in the beginning of the story. I felt bad for her but she handled herself well. Then…things just get worse for her. Throughout the book there is this sense of suspense because you just "feel like" something bad may happen. I enjoyed that. I thought I 'knew' who but then was way wrong. I loved that. I liked how it all came together and questions were answered. Enjoyable read.
July 29, 2016
Wow... I'm still processing.
August 23, 2016
I loved these characters and Especially Malcolm. ,
January 3, 2018
I have only written this as 4 star because I want to read it again. I think it's probably a 3 star but I didn't read it properly. Therefore I want to read it again in full and review properly then.
what I do know: good writing. great emotive writing. Good angst. Good characters at the start. Way OTT the last 15% BUT this may be because I skimmed the middle part and missed huge chunks. Therefore I would like to read again IN FULL to judge properly.
what I do know: good writing. great emotive writing. Good angst. Good characters at the start. Way OTT the last 15% BUT this may be because I skimmed the middle part and missed huge chunks. Therefore I would like to read again IN FULL to judge properly.
October 15, 2018
4,5 stars
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