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Cheaters #3

Broken Cheaters

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I took a life and deserved to be punished.
I didn't expect to get Axel Wagner instead.

Dating assholes removed my guilt and pain but my criminal past haunted me until the night I walked into Axel Wagner’s night club.

He breathed life back into my lungs and taught me how to go on. I survived for him but struggled to learn how to exist for me.
He made living easier.
He made me want to overcome my dark past.
He pushed me to my limits until vengeance once again flowed back into my body.

We were meant to heal each other but when I tried, my revenge took on a life of its own and my past came back to haunt us both.

And everything Axel had built, including the glued pieces of my heart threatened to break again.

Get lost in Trish and Axel’s story of healing and finding a connection they never thought they would have in Broken Cheaters

Broken Cheaters is Book 3 in the Cheaters Series however it can be read as a stand alone novel. Contains content suitable for mature audience only.

218 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 22, 2016

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Lacey Silks

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USA Today Bestselling Author Lacey Silks writes seat-gripping romantic suspense with heat and spice. She’s married to most of her characters and tortures her husband with quirky book roles. Lacey’s two kids and her dog Kygo fill her time with homework questions and sweet licks all over her face (the dog not the kids).

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Profile Image for Catherine Bibby (Rochelle's Reviews).
904 reviews35 followers
May 22, 2016
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.

To say that I am a fan of Lacey Silks sexy suspense is an understatement. Not many authors can surprise me and lead me and my heart on a merry chase the way that Lacey can and does. I have become so entrenched in the lives and loves of the Wagner men in the Cheaters series that I am always jonesing for another fix of these sexy bad boys. They've turned their life around and have hearts of gold with rose inked biceps that we just can't get enough of. Lacey has teased us with tidbits of information about Trish and Axel since they were introduced in Cheater's Anonymous and their explosive first night together was revealed. I was fascinated and couldn't wait to read more about them and Axel's rambunctious little boy Trevor. The three of them take us on an emotional roller coaster with twist and turns and heart stopping drops that we never see coming.

Trish is running from her past and hiding more that just her real name from the world. She has spent the last five years guilt ridden and punishing herself in anyway possible while dodging her family at every turn, all because of a tragic night of driving that she will never forgive herself for. That is until she has a sexy encounter in a night club with the eldest swaggering Wagner that left her body wrecked and her heart already taking a fall. As Trish's story with Axel unfolds and her past is revealed I became more intrigue and fascinated with the sparks and danger that surrounds these two. It was moving reading about Trish's journey to forgiving herself while simultaneously falling for Axel and his dinosaur loving little boy.

From the moment the gorgeous single father Axel stepped on the scene my heart was taken. First watching him interact with Trevor then seeing him cherish and protect Trish makes my heart flutter. Axel has been through so much heartache with losing Trevor's mom that I couldn't wait to see him get the girl. As always, just when you think that you have it figured out, Lacey surprises us with a twist we never saw coming. Axel is on his way to happiness when he finds out that he and Trish are connected in ways that they never imagined. Will they lose each other or will they weather the storm?

Lacey delivers another scorching read that is a shock to the system and makes us fall even harder for the Wagner men, including little Trevor. With every story in the Cheaters series I became more and more addicted to these group of men and wanted to know every detail of their stories. I highly recommend Broken Cheaters and the whole series for romance readers that are looking for reformed bad boys that become family and steal your heart right along with the heroines. Trish and Axel's world is one of grief, intrigue, immediate attraction, and love that the heart will never forget.
Profile Image for Lisa Stinson.
1,346 reviews18 followers
May 21, 2016
I received a copy of this book for an honest review. Lacey has done it again. She consistently gives us books that suck you in from the first page. We met Trish and Axel in Julia and Scar's book but now we get their complete story. As sad and heartbreaking as it is, it was equally beautiful.

Trish is broken because she feels like she is the reason her sister died after a car accident. Since she was the one driving, she shouldered that blame. Axel is broken because his girlfriend and mother of his son also died in an accident many years ago. They meet randomly at Scar's club in the lower level and their chemistry is instant and fire igniting. You can just feel their connection coming off the pages.

Neither one can really understand the instant pull they have towards one another but they don't want to question it. Can these two broken souls find a way to heal one another? One click this amazing book and find out.

This book has so many twists and turns that I never for once lost interest. Some twists I saw coming and others really surprised me.

Lacey always delivers an amazing story within the pages of her novels. Not once have I been disappointed and I don't think I ever will be. I always look forward to what Lacey will bring next.
Profile Image for Patricia.
1,955 reviews5 followers
May 30, 2016
From start to finish Lacey Silks captures the readers heart with her stories and her characters.
I swear Axel and Trish's story will have your heart overflowing with passion, sadness, understanding and hope.

The story contains multiple layers all leading up the one gripping and fabulous outcome. The beginning of their story begins so hot and sizzling that the authors writting style has you believing one thing yet surprises you when her directions change like night and day. It captivates the heart and will have your ticker speeding up in rhythm for multiple reasons.

Action, suspence, heat, passion, along with ghosts and more I can't get myself to share more and ruin it for you, the reader. But I swear you don't want to miss a moment of their story, past, present and future. Once you experience this author you'll be preparing yourself for outstanding reads and another addicting author to your must read list.
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953 reviews11 followers
May 23, 2016
I'm definitely going to have to read the series from the beginning again. This story had so many characters from the rest of the series - it's great!

Tricia has run away from her life for so long. When she meets Axel at the club she realizes she needs to stop. As she learns more about Axel and Trevor she understands that she needs to put the past to bed and maybe she can stop hurting herself because of the past.

Both Axel and Trish are drawn to the other and they don't know why. The story is mesmerizing and even if you think you may have figured it out...there's more!

A really enjoyable read and as I said, I'll be starting over to read them all together when I have a free weekend!

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1,294 reviews2 followers
July 24, 2018
This story was full of secrets, regrets and moving on. I could feel Trish's shame and regrets. I understood her blaming herself for things that happened, even though it was not her fault. I loved Axel and Trevor's bond. I really felt Axel's love for his son. Lacey Silks threw in some suspense, to keep you turning the pages. I really liked this story.
Profile Image for Amber.
1,272 reviews33 followers
May 24, 2016
Broken Cheaters is an epically exquisite and utterly breathtaking story of unwarranted redemption and unblemished love. There is nothing more sizzling and touching then a man who finds the priceless treasure that has been missing in his life and does everything he can to keep her close and safe. Watching such a huge and life changing love bloom to life from the ashes of a painful and broken life literally stopped my heart more than once. This is the grand and life consuming love that every girl dreams of finding, and we are privileged to watch such a perfect wonder take shape before our very eyes. This is truly the stuff of dreams.

Trish longs to make up for her past, but no matter how much torture and pain she heaps upon herself, it never relieves the constant ache and deeply seated guilt that she carries around with her. Just when she thinks she has reached the pinnacle of her self-imposed vengeance, she meets a man who inexplicable touches the deepest part of her soul. Just when she thought she could no longer feel, he breathes life back into her stale, dying heart. Instinctively, she knows she can’t fight what is taking place, so she allows herself to so what she has been trying to stop for so long – truly living. Axel is a man who is living with only half of his heart. During one night at his club, he is drawn to the same intense and searing pain that he sees in the eyes of a most intriguing woman. He feels something spark and come to life as soon as she is in his arms, and above all he knows he can’t let her go. Can Trish open her heart to the possibility of a beautifully fulfilling life with Alex even if she doesn’t truly deserve it, or will her past come back and reclaim the only part of her soul that it didn’t viciously destroy?

I always knew that Axel’s story would be one that would shred every piece of my heart, and I was not disappointed in the least. What he had to endure was beyond unimaginable, but he did the impossible and then some for the sake of his greatest gift – his son. No matter what happened, he remained true to his heart while also keeping his son’s interest in the forefront of his mind. His devotion to his family was truly amazing and is what continued to draw Trish to this wondrously, beautiful man. Trish finally discovered the true meaning and purpose of family after years of just floating through life. Axel made sure that she understood just how much he loved, cherished, and wanted her to take lead role in every part of his life. The tremendously vulnerable and astoundingly raw love that was shared among this lonely, hurting woman, father and son literally blew me away.

Lacey Silks has proved yet again just how incredible she is. Her phenomenally inspired writing will permeate every part of your heart until you cannot deny what she is trying to get you to understand. She removes all your doubts until all that remains is the honest truth in all its radiant glory. Her stories will weave themselves into your very soul until you can’t tell where it ends and you begin. This series is such a special one for me. All of the stories that come from these amazing brothers truly reshape every part of their heart until all we are left with is the best part of the human spirit. This is what makes a story absolutely epic – uncompromising resolve, fervent passion, and an unrelenting pursuit of your heart.
Profile Image for Mary Jo.
2,374 reviews59 followers
May 23, 2016
Oh those Wagner boys. What a juicy, sexy and drama filled family to immerse yourself into for a fabulous escape. Axel is up, we know he led a dangerous life with his father’s former business but he turned his life a different direction when he met Trevor’s mom, his son, which put his on a new path. The one thing I love about Axel is his desire to jump in and help someone is need without hesitation. Then add the interactions with his son Trevor, and well, my heart totally melts. Trevor is so amazing and steals the show over and over!

Trish, wow, the guilt Trish carries is all consuming. She feels she doesn’t deserve love or happiness following a car accident where she was the driver and her sister lost her life. Because of this, she has put herself in a rather crazy situation with Brad, a man that loves to give pain with his pleasure. She truly doesn’t have any hope for a better life, buried under her guilt.

Then Trish meets Axel one crazy night at Scar’s club and boy do the sparks fly. Neither one is prepared for the attraction they feel. We get to experience the two broken souls who just may have found the one person to bring them both back to the light. The challenge will be can they open up their hearts to this new reality and let go the hurts of the past.

Now, this is a Lacey Silks romance so buckle in for several unexpected twists and turns with just the right amount of danger and suspense. I loved every minute of this roller coaster ride.
Profile Image for Stacy Hahn.
805 reviews11 followers
May 22, 2016
Lacey Silks never fails to deliver an amazing book. As with all of her books, Broken Cheaters will pull you in on the first page and keep you glued to your book.

The Cheaters series is one of my favorite of hers and I think Axel Wagner has become one of my favorite bad boys turned good. We first got a glimpse of Axel and Trish in Cheaters Anonymous and I could not wait to read more about them. Who doesn't love a sexy daddy who is a reformed bad boy with a heart so big it will bust? Seeing the way he is with his son Trevor just elevates the swoon factor.

Trish is broken and riddled with guilt and blaming herself for the death of her sister. She is running from her past and is trying to punish herself by living in a bad situation with an abusive, dangerous man. When she meets Axel Wagner, her world shifts on its axis and she starts to change some of her thinking. She can't get Axel out of her mind and a chance encounter with Trevor at the park begins to change everything.

This book is filled with action, danger and suspense that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Danger is everywhere and Trish is in for the fight of her life. You will see that both Trish and Axel will do anything to protect the ones they love. Oh, and did I mention there are some very shocking twist and turns that made me love this book even more?

Broken Cheaters is a must read!
Profile Image for Lisa.
170 reviews4 followers
May 25, 2016
I received an ARC for my honest review.

Lacey has done it again! This steamy read is the complete story of Trish and Axel, we were first introduced to them in Cheaters Anonymous.

Trish is in a bad place, she has been running from her past and thinks she doesn't deserve anyone other than Brad, her jerk of a boyfriend. She's broken inside and hasn't forgiven herself for her sisters death.

Axel is a reformed bad boy, who Trish happens to meet in a club and the moment they share will melt your panties!

Axel rocked her world, as she did his, neither one thought they would see each other again, but fate had other plans. They end up meeting each other again, when Trish helps a little boy in the park, and finds out the Axel is his dad. So many things are running through her head, but neither one can let go of the draw they feel to each other.

After many twists and turns, Axel helps Trish break free from the hold Brad has on her. The suspense, twists and turns along with the heated passion and desire Axel and Trish have for each other will keep you reading until the end!

I can't wait to read more about Trish's sister Chloe, as it was her that brought Axel and Trish together!
Profile Image for Anna Salamatin.
516 reviews3 followers
May 22, 2016
Praise for "Broken Cheaters." Total Mind F%#k...Not just once either.... and the kicker? ... there is no way on God's green earth you see it coming.
Trish is in a dark dark place of self loathing. She blames herself for what happened to her sister. She carries that guilt in place of happiness. Thats why she stays with Bradley Watson, the wack job that treats her like crap. Just recently he took her to a strip bar and dissapears. Trish wanders down a flight of steps at the rear of the bar and finds a private club for cheaters where she then, strange as it may seem gets it on with a guy and never even gets his name... But things are about to get a little stranger still... What I choose to call Karma comes calling. Karma..aka; Trevor, son of Axel Wagner. The no name guy from the strip club!.... (I know, Right? Lol).... karma brought two broken people together....The hits just keep on coming until the end. I just have to tell you, I laughed, cried, cheered and even yelled out loud. It's really something when a story wrings me out the way this one did. You just can't prepare for this kind of emotion. I do recommend this to adults only please.
Profile Image for Cristal.
12 reviews6 followers
May 22, 2016
This is another page turner from Lacey Silks, and if you haven't read anything of Lacey's before this one is a good book to start with, this book contains everything you'd expect and more.

Running from her past Trish thinks she deserves no one but Brad, and the horrible way he treats her. Events from her past dictate her thoughts and feelings of who and what she deserves.

Then she meets Axel Wagner, in a club in a downstairs "room" where anything sexual can and does happen, and he touches her and makes her feel things she never has with anyone else.

After helping a little boy in the park? Trish meets his father who is non other than Axel, the same one from the "room" Trish soon begins to feel loved and wanted, she falls for Axel and his son.

But not before danger enters the picture in the form of her now ex boyfriend. While things get tense and nothing goes as planned Trish, Axel and his son Trevor form a bond and become everything to each other or do they??
You'll have to read this book to find out!!

Was given an ARC in exchange for honest review
146 reviews3 followers
May 24, 2016
Axel makes eye contact with a beautiful woman across the night club. When their eyes lock, he feels an instant attraction. Later, he sees her peeking in rooms watching cheaters having sex. He can't fight the unnatural urge to have her. After taking her up against a wall, she walks away.

Trish blames herself for her sister's death. She doesn't deserve to be happy, so she picks a boyfriend who uses her as a sex object. While at his club for cheaters, she makes eye contact with the most beautiful and sexy man she's ever seen. Following him downstairs, she does the unthinkable, she becomes a cheater.

I love that Lacey Silks creates characters that are not perfect. I will admit at times during the story I yelled, "oh come on, kick him in the balls already." Seriously, you will fall in love with Axel and Trish and sweet little Trevor. This story has steamy love making, murder, kidnapping, and a sweet sexy guy that will melt your heart. After reading this story, you will see it has HEART in more ways then one.
Profile Image for Kim.
1,066 reviews32 followers
June 12, 2016
Trish thought that she needed to be punished for something that happened in her past but little did she know was that she was not the cause of the accident that she thought she caused. Because of this situation she took matters into her own hands and left her family and friends to be with a man that she thought would make her punishment to herself make her feel better.

We all know there is always a silver lining under a dark cloud and is name is Trevor but....he has a very very strong man figure in his life Axel that will make your heart swell.

Axel is a single father just trying to get by but after one hot sexy dark night in a hallway everything changes with a stranger.

Can these two both cross paths again ? Can these two get past what dark past they both have ? Can this little boy be the change in both of there lives to bring them out of the darkness to the light ?

This installment in this series grips your heart !! The suspense from chapter to chapter will have your heart soaring !!

Way to go Lacey !!
668 reviews3 followers
May 18, 2016
Wow! As in, wow!!! This emotional ride that is Trish and Axel's story is so awesome, I finished it reading in one day, while at work! Needless to say, not much work was done, but their story is so beautiful, I just had to finish it!

We met Trish before, at Julia and Scar's Cheater's Anonymous, but we did not know the full story.

Their "adventures" will keep you glued to your reader, their connection will make you jealous, their family will make you wish you are a part of, and their love will warm your heart!

You can not help but feel like you are a part of this wonderful and memorable story!!!

I was gifted a copy for an honest review.
Profile Image for Caroline.
1,467 reviews9 followers
May 22, 2016
I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review.

WOW, another great Lacey Silks book. Broken Cheaters is another installment in the Cheaters Series, focused on another Wagner man, Axel, and his romance with Trish. Both characters are broken, suffering from the loss of loved ones and this contributes to the suspense throughout the story. The immediate attraction between Axel and Trish and quick development of their relationship had me hooked from the start, I couldn't put this book down.

If you enjoy a romance with some suspense, twists, secrets and steamy scences, read this book, read this series.
59 reviews1 follower
May 22, 2016
Received for an honest review. Another brilliant book written by Lacey. Lots of twists and turns, some of which I guessed quickly, some I kind of figured and some took me by surprise. Love it! Some sadness and a great happy ending.

I thought I had made a mistake at the beginning as I read the book Chloe first but that was the best thing to do and I am so glad I read them in that order.

The characters are interesting and have a pleasing depth. Lacey's books seem real even though I love happy, happy, the sad bits make the story and I loved the connections between the books in this series.
Profile Image for Gail Stroker.
523 reviews8 followers
May 24, 2016
Another great addition to the Cheaters Series! I love the Wagner brothers but I have to say Axel is now my favorite! He meet Trish at the club and they had a connection a HOT one! ;)Thinking they'll never see one another again... but they do and things progress! Alex lost his son's mother tragically years ago. Trish feels responsible for the death of a loved one and it's time to heal and move on but can they do this together? This story sucks you in from the start and doesn't disappoint. Thank you Lacey for another great read!
2,105 reviews3 followers
May 31, 2016
Awesome read...

I'm loving this book. This storyline has so many secrets, twists and turns. It captivates you from the beginning. These characters makes you pant and blush at the same time. The dialogue begs you to keep reading. And yes ever so tingle worthy. Which Wagner brother is the most decadent sexy beast? I cannot and will not choose. I love this series and I'm obsessed with the whole saga. I can't wait to see what comes up next. Ms. Silks when you write I will always stop and read.
1,250 reviews23 followers
May 22, 2016
This book will take you on a ride along with Trish and Axel! Trish has been only half living since the night her life changed forever, until she meets Axel in a hallway of a strip club. When she walks away she doesn't think she will ever see him again, until their paths cross again at the park where he is with his son. The layers to this story are beautifully done. There are twists I didn't fully see coming that kept me hooked until the end. I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Rachael Fick.
238 reviews18 followers
May 22, 2016
This book was one hell of a rollercoaster ride! Lacey Silks has just gifted us with an AMAZING romantic suspense novel. The way she wove Axel & Trish's story together was absolutely brilliant.

And it also makes me wonder if there's a bit of truth to it - exactly how much do we know about why our hearts guide us to different places during our lives? I thoroughly recommend that you try this book. You're going to LOVE it!
Profile Image for Christine.
399 reviews1 follower
May 25, 2016
WOW! WOW! Another fantastic edition from Lacey.

This book had me like, WHAT?! I did not see that coming?! I loved that it was full of twists and turns! Some you knew were coming but others, not a CLUE!

This book was steamy! Steamy!

Axel was rockin! Such a sexy man, and to top it off a great dad.

Truly an intense read with great journeys.

I received a copy in exchange for a very honest review.
Profile Image for Kimkbries.
1,730 reviews
May 23, 2016
Trish felt because of her past she was destined to live a life of pain and never to love. When she meets Axel, they are instantly attracted to each other. Is it possible to have a HEA after everything that has happened in her past? Will the danger that surrounds her prevent them from being together? I enjoyed this romantic story of forgiveness and great love.
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1,004 reviews71 followers
May 21, 2016
I received this as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book has romance, steamy scenes, mystery, suspense, twists and turns, and wonderful surprises. Axel and Trish are great together and Trevor adds humor and feel good moments to the story. You will enjoy this read.
Profile Image for Nate.
23.5k reviews19 followers
June 27, 2016
Got this as an arc for an honest review. This one was a dark emotional one for me. But I loved Trish & Axel's story. So many times I could relate to Trish...other times I just wanted to help her put all her broken pieces back together...sometimes unfortunate things happen for a reason...great book!
Profile Image for Paula Genereau.
3,077 reviews39 followers
May 18, 2016
This book was great. I loved it. It kept me in suspense. Axel is one heck of a guy.


I received this book for my honest review
Profile Image for Athena Stephenson.
696 reviews2 followers
November 24, 2017
Wow, that twist blew my mind! This was such a tragic intense wild ride that ended beautifully!! I enjoyed it immensely! Looking forward to reading more of this author!
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