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Shelter Harbor #1
Thief
Silas Hart takes what he wants. Everything he wants.
He’s a thief. Always has been, always will be. When we were kids, he taught me how to pick locks and pockets.
And then we got older, and we learned to open doors to places we never should have gone.
Eight years ago, he stole the kisses from my lips, and I gave him everything. And then my thief stole my heart.
But he also stole a lot of money for some very bad people, and then the boy I knew disappeared.
But now we’re both back in Shelter Harbor, and Silas is no boy.
He’s a man. A hardened, cocky, demanding, very grown-up man.
A man who looks at me like he wants to steal me away again. Like he wants to take me, like he wants to make me lose my mind and scream his name. Just like I used to.
But I’m not that wide-eyed little girl anymore. He left nearly a decade ago, and I don’t give a damn what Silas Hart thinks.
There’s just one problem...
Did I mention we’re still married?
**This book is "book one" in a series, but it is a completely standalone book (approx. 65,000 words) with a HEA and NO CLIFFHANGER!**
For a very limited time, this new release edition of THIEF comes with THREE other books as a thank you bonus. Happy reading!
He’s a thief. Always has been, always will be. When we were kids, he taught me how to pick locks and pockets.
And then we got older, and we learned to open doors to places we never should have gone.
Eight years ago, he stole the kisses from my lips, and I gave him everything. And then my thief stole my heart.
But he also stole a lot of money for some very bad people, and then the boy I knew disappeared.
But now we’re both back in Shelter Harbor, and Silas is no boy.
He’s a man. A hardened, cocky, demanding, very grown-up man.
A man who looks at me like he wants to steal me away again. Like he wants to take me, like he wants to make me lose my mind and scream his name. Just like I used to.
But I’m not that wide-eyed little girl anymore. He left nearly a decade ago, and I don’t give a damn what Silas Hart thinks.
There’s just one problem...
Did I mention we’re still married?
**This book is "book one" in a series, but it is a completely standalone book (approx. 65,000 words) with a HEA and NO CLIFFHANGER!**
For a very limited time, this new release edition of THIEF comes with THREE other books as a thank you bonus. Happy reading!
324 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 29, 2016
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February 10, 2018
2.5 estrellitas
Al leer la sinopsis me dieron muchas ganas de leerlo, porque este tipo de historias de segundas oportunidades (muy bien contadas) ME GUSTAN!!
Pero a este le faltó mucho, sí se lee y puede llegar a ser entretenido pero hasta ahí. Los personajes no te transmiten nada más que indiferencia, el único es el Tio de Silas que se hace odiar el hombre.... pero de resto todos son unos X...
Los protagonistas no me gustaron nada, sobre todo Ivy, me pareció estúpida casi todo el libro!!
Y la forma en como resolvieron las cosas en los últimos capis fue tan Meh y en fue todo en un tris tras sí tuvo su HEA... pero igual no me gustó, fue muy chimbo!!
Lo único que me agradó fue el epílogo, me pareció bonito... pero igual no logra arreglar todo el libro jajaja
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Al leer la sinopsis me dieron muchas ganas de leerlo, porque este tipo de historias de segundas oportunidades (muy bien contadas) ME GUSTAN!!
Pero a este le faltó mucho, sí se lee y puede llegar a ser entretenido pero hasta ahí. Los personajes no te transmiten nada más que indiferencia, el único es el Tio de Silas que se hace odiar el hombre.... pero de resto todos son unos X...
Los protagonistas no me gustaron nada, sobre todo Ivy, me pareció estúpida casi todo el libro!!
Y la forma en como resolvieron las cosas en los últimos capis fue tan Meh y en fue todo en un tris tras sí tuvo su HEA... pero igual no me gustó, fue muy chimbo!!
Lo único que me agradó fue el epílogo, me pareció bonito... pero igual no logra arreglar todo el libro jajaja
Bye
May 2, 2017
3,5. Y todo para Silas.
La historia me llamaba mucho. La sinopsis sin duda atrae. Dos chicos que se separan y años después se juntan y encima ¡están casados! Bueno, hola, me apunto sin duda. Pero no estaba preparada para lo petarda que iba a ser la protagonista.
Tenemos a Ivy y a Silas, a cada cual un nombre más raro, ambos se conocen desde los pañales y efectivamente nos lleva a lo de siempre, se enamoran como dos adolescentes pero deciden ir un paso más allá y se casan.
Hay que explicar que en esta historia TODO EL MUNDO, y lo recalco por lo que viene después, sabía que clase de vida llevaba Silas. Era ladron, de hecho incluso enseño a media familia de Ivy a robar cositas. Bueno detrás de "la mala vida" de Silas se encuentra el cabron de su tío que no lo deja vivir en paz. Pero hace 8 años las cosas salieron mal, una decisión estupida por parte del hermano de Ivy y una decisión correcta por parte de Silas nos lleva a una conclusión estupida por parte de la familia de Ivy: echémosle la culpa a Silas que total a alguien hay que cargarle el muerto. Así que todo el mundo allí chillándole al pobre chaval que se largara y que hizo? Pues lo que le mandaron, se fue y no miro atrás por qué sentía que ya no tenía nadie esperándolo.
Bueno vamos 8 años adelante. Ambos se reencuentran y tenemos a una Ivy, imbecil pija estupida clasista de todo, y a un Silas intentando dejar una vida de mierda que parece perseguirlo hasta el fin del mundo.
Creo que no he conocido a gente más prejuiciosa que la familia de Ivy, quizá excepto Rowan y Stella, dos de los hermanos de ella, el resto todos unos malditos desgraciados. No voy a seguir diciendo nada que al final lo cuento todo.
El caso es que ese final fue demasiado rápido y surrealista. Primero todo el mundo odia a Silas y dos minutos después todo el mundo ama a Silas? Anda ya...
Me gustó el epílogo porque es mi estilo totalmente pero ese final fue metido con calzador...
No le doy más puntuación porque Ivy me jodio la historia, a la vista están mis comentarios durante la lectura, que tirria le tengo...
La historia me llamaba mucho. La sinopsis sin duda atrae. Dos chicos que se separan y años después se juntan y encima ¡están casados! Bueno, hola, me apunto sin duda. Pero no estaba preparada para lo petarda que iba a ser la protagonista.
Tenemos a Ivy y a Silas, a cada cual un nombre más raro, ambos se conocen desde los pañales y efectivamente nos lleva a lo de siempre, se enamoran como dos adolescentes pero deciden ir un paso más allá y se casan.
Hay que explicar que en esta historia TODO EL MUNDO, y lo recalco por lo que viene después, sabía que clase de vida llevaba Silas. Era ladron, de hecho incluso enseño a media familia de Ivy a robar cositas. Bueno detrás de "la mala vida" de Silas se encuentra el cabron de su tío que no lo deja vivir en paz. Pero hace 8 años las cosas salieron mal, una decisión estupida por parte del hermano de Ivy y una decisión correcta por parte de Silas nos lleva a una conclusión estupida por parte de la familia de Ivy: echémosle la culpa a Silas que total a alguien hay que cargarle el muerto. Así que todo el mundo allí chillándole al pobre chaval que se largara y que hizo? Pues lo que le mandaron, se fue y no miro atrás por qué sentía que ya no tenía nadie esperándolo.
Bueno vamos 8 años adelante. Ambos se reencuentran y tenemos a una Ivy, imbecil pija estupida clasista de todo, y a un Silas intentando dejar una vida de mierda que parece perseguirlo hasta el fin del mundo.
Creo que no he conocido a gente más prejuiciosa que la familia de Ivy, quizá excepto Rowan y Stella, dos de los hermanos de ella, el resto todos unos malditos desgraciados. No voy a seguir diciendo nada que al final lo cuento todo.
El caso es que ese final fue demasiado rápido y surrealista. Primero todo el mundo odia a Silas y dos minutos después todo el mundo ama a Silas? Anda ya...
Me gustó el epílogo porque es mi estilo totalmente pero ese final fue metido con calzador...
No le doy más puntuación porque Ivy me jodio la historia, a la vista están mis comentarios durante la lectura, que tirria le tengo...
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July 5, 2016
*3.5 stars*
June 22, 2017
principalmente me llamó la atención la sinopsis, y aunque en el transcurso del libro la historia va desarrollandose lentamente, creo q al final quedó faltando.
La historia trata de un chico problematico, que perdió a sus padres muy temprano y fue 'cuidado' por su tio, quien fue quien lo involucró en el bajo mundo y principalmente el causante de que dejara a su recien adqquirida esposa no solo plantada, sino abandonada por 8 largos años.
El tiempo pasa y ellos se reencuentran para descubrir que son personas completamente diferentes pero al mismo tiempo son los mismos y su amor no ha cambiado, sin embargo pese a ser adultos siguen jugando a las escondidas como si fueran crios, si ademas de eso le sumas la mala actitud del padre de ella que sigue tratando como infantes a todos sus hijos y estos además se dejan.
Creo que no logré vincularme realmente con ninguno de los personajes, la trama aunque bien intencionada tiene muchos vacios que al final intentaron llenarse de forma apresurada dejándome desencantada.
La historia trata de un chico problematico, que perdió a sus padres muy temprano y fue 'cuidado' por su tio, quien fue quien lo involucró en el bajo mundo y principalmente el causante de que dejara a su recien adqquirida esposa no solo plantada, sino abandonada por 8 largos años.
El tiempo pasa y ellos se reencuentran para descubrir que son personas completamente diferentes pero al mismo tiempo son los mismos y su amor no ha cambiado, sin embargo pese a ser adultos siguen jugando a las escondidas como si fueran crios, si ademas de eso le sumas la mala actitud del padre de ella que sigue tratando como infantes a todos sus hijos y estos además se dejan.
Creo que no logré vincularme realmente con ninguno de los personajes, la trama aunque bien intencionada tiene muchos vacios que al final intentaron llenarse de forma apresurada dejándome desencantada.
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June 25, 2017
2.5 ni fu ni fa stars
Ni bueno, ni malo.
Me pareció muy "x". Como que esperaba un poco más de drama, angustia, no sé. Me dejó con ganas de más.
Ni bueno, ni malo.
Me pareció muy "x". Como que esperaba un poco más de drama, angustia, no sé. Me dejó con ganas de más.
July 2, 2016
Intensely romantic and emotional. I'm so satisfied with this story. From the very start, the emotions run high.
Silas breaks his woman's heart when he has to run to Ireland to avoid all the terrible consequences of his actions of one night. I loved the fact that they are both shattered by that decision. Their deep bond is trembling with pain and distrust, but it's not severed.
The author crisscrosses their points of view to show the changes during eight years of separation. All the memories from the past pinpoint their present situation with bittersweet feelings.
I liked both characters. Silas is a bad boy who misses the family he unwillingly betrayed. Ivy is an Instagram star whose public life is more artificial than she needs. Things start to heat up when time and anger start to make way to all the passion that still burns under their skin.
I think the author is writing better every time she gifts her readers with a new poignant romance. This new bunch of characters is going to be very interesting to know as well as the very real, quaint hometown Shelter Harbor.
I really felt the intensity of some parts where the characters fought with their own demons of regret. The story ends with a lot of meaning, family, second chances, and finding out who you are despite all the things you've been. Very good!
Silas breaks his woman's heart when he has to run to Ireland to avoid all the terrible consequences of his actions of one night. I loved the fact that they are both shattered by that decision. Their deep bond is trembling with pain and distrust, but it's not severed.
The author crisscrosses their points of view to show the changes during eight years of separation. All the memories from the past pinpoint their present situation with bittersweet feelings.
I liked both characters. Silas is a bad boy who misses the family he unwillingly betrayed. Ivy is an Instagram star whose public life is more artificial than she needs. Things start to heat up when time and anger start to make way to all the passion that still burns under their skin.
I think the author is writing better every time she gifts her readers with a new poignant romance. This new bunch of characters is going to be very interesting to know as well as the very real, quaint hometown Shelter Harbor.
I really felt the intensity of some parts where the characters fought with their own demons of regret. The story ends with a lot of meaning, family, second chances, and finding out who you are despite all the things you've been. Very good!
July 21, 2016
I'm not sure who the audience is supposed to be for this story. The characters are mid-twenties who act like teenagers. They make dumb decisions in this far-fetched plot that feels rather juvenile for people that age.
And the writing style? Another one-sentence-per-paragraph writer who doesn't know the proper uses of objecective cases of pronouns, especially after prepositions. And the paragraphing within the dialogue became confusing as to whom was speaking.
It's not that the story was horrible, but I am very obviously not the audience for a book like this. Maybe college students on summer break should read it?
And the writing style? Another one-sentence-per-paragraph writer who doesn't know the proper uses of objecective cases of pronouns, especially after prepositions. And the paragraphing within the dialogue became confusing as to whom was speaking.
It's not that the story was horrible, but I am very obviously not the audience for a book like this. Maybe college students on summer break should read it?
maybe
July 3, 2016I'll only read this if the hero was celibate during their separation. It says they were still married that entire time so if he left and was fucking whores left and right while still married he can go die. Hope fully someone can provide some details.
July 28, 2016
You can go home again
I like these two characters and it could have been a little longer but ties that bind and family always make a good bad boy story. I needed more about what happened in Ireland and about the family dynamics before it all
I like these two characters and it could have been a little longer but ties that bind and family always make a good bad boy story. I needed more about what happened in Ireland and about the family dynamics before it all
August 21, 2016
If you believe in 2nd chances with an old flame, then this book is for you based in Boston. The writer made sure when people spoke in the story that they rolled their "R" like they do in Boston. This was such a cute book with a lot of heat & steam! Lol :-)
May 6, 2017
creo que me gustan los libros donde tienen segundas oportunidades y tiene el lioel amigo de mi hermano😍😘 me gusto fue una lectura rapida
June 19, 2017
Malo, malo, malo...
January 11, 2017
A STEAMY SECOND CHANCE!
A fabulous fast-paced well written read with a bit of reality and fantasy make this a most intriguing read. Powerful vivid scene descriptions, suspense, action, witty dialogue, sensuous passionate romance keep you hooked until the end. Silas and Ivy's journey to their happy ending is mixed with heart-rending emotions, confusion, and dangerous threats; but a sweet ending it is.
Second chances don’t always come around often but when they happen you grab onto them and hope with all your heart you get it right and are forgiven for past mistakes. Eight years ago Silas had to leave Shelter Harbor due to a robbery gone bad. He also left behind Ivy the one who holds his heart captive. Dublin was to be his home instead of going to jail for years and each year away from Ivy left him aching for her. Now back in Shelter Harbor he is determined to prove to Ivy and her family that he is worthy of keeping Ivy forever.
The chemistry between Ivy and Silas shine in this story; their romance sets the pages ablaze with much passion and adoration making them a fantastic couple. The author does a wonderful job showing that people can change, and when a second chance comes along forgetting the past truly should stay in the past. If you treasure bad boy romances this is a terrific book for your library. {I found this to be a most gratifying read so I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy}. Without reservations, I recommend this book.
January 12, 2017
What a great book from Aubrey Irons! Ivy Hammond and Silas Hart have a history that very few know and a secret that Silas took with him when he ran away after the night that changed everything. 8 years ago they were married and then Silas left for Ireland after a job with his mobster uncle went very wrong and his best friend Rowan Hammond end up in the hospital with a shattered leg. Now he's back in Shelter Harbor and so is Ivy Hammond. The night Silas left broke Ivy's heart, but she thinks she has moved on. With a new boyfriend, a great career as a internet sensation her life looks good on the outside, but with a return home and the return of her husband it's clear to see neither moved on. While Silas and Ivy try to reconnect everything seems stacked against them and both have to figure out if what they had is what they still want and if it's worth it. I loved Silas and Ivy's story! I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
October 13, 2017
Second Chance romances are always a favorite of mine and the story of Silas & Ivy was one that had me from the first page to the last. After being apart for 8 years (yes that's right, 8 long years, even though they were legally married), will have your heart aching for a HEA. Their chemistry and love for each other is intense and hot! No matter what they had to go through (bums, challenges, struggles, self doubt, envious outsides, etc.) they managed to fight through it all and found their way to each other and together. Silas is a thief, in that he stole me heart. If you enjoy second chance romances then read Thief - I will definitely look into this author for further reading. Happy Reading!
January 10, 2017
Another wonderful hit by Aubrey Irons. This one really tugged at me. Loved how Silas was a boy from the other side of town but had a good heart and truly loved Ivy. His uncle manipulated him and took advantage of him, and through all this Silas ended up losing Ivy before their lives could begin with each other. The way they reconnected was awesome, love, danger, and intrigue, and I loved how they found their way back together and ended with a great HEA. Well done!
I voluntarily reviewed an advance review copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance review copy of this book.
January 10, 2017
Another fantastic book by Amelia! Great storyline and characters are brilliant too. Silas and Ivy are young lovers until tragedy strike in the way of a car accident involving Silas and Ivy's brother, Silas is blamed and goes on the run to Ireland. 8 years later and Silas is back..... what going to happen with Ivy..... is she still holding out for Silas or has she moved on with her life. Read and find out. Great book and highly recommended.
I voluntarily read an Advance Reader Copy of this book
I voluntarily read an Advance Reader Copy of this book
March 24, 2017
Silas & Ivy were an enjoyable couple to read about especially after being apart for eight years (even though they are legally married). This book was about second chances and true love with a dash of intensity and steaminess. Despite the challenges, inner struggles and other people that tried to keep them away from each other - it was great to see that they found their way back to love. I will be reading more books by this author. Happy Reading!
May 4, 2017
This was a pretty good storyline, but there are dozens of typos throughout the book. Multiple paragraphs I had to read 3-4 times to make sense of.
And one thing that really irks me is when people misquote famous sayings. Einstein's quote is wrong. Insanity (not stupidity) is doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results.
And one thing that really irks me is when people misquote famous sayings. Einstein's quote is wrong. Insanity (not stupidity) is doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results.
May 11, 2017
This is an okay story but just seemed very long winded and slightly immature in the way the heroine behaves.
Not sure why Silas didn't just have nothing to do with his crooked uncle Declan.
Youth and stupidity explain some of it but he is now older. He cannot change his life if he keeps contact with a criminal.
Not sure why Silas didn't just have nothing to do with his crooked uncle Declan.
Youth and stupidity explain some of it but he is now older. He cannot change his life if he keeps contact with a criminal.
December 26, 2023
The summary had me intrigued. The grammar and spelling errors made this very hard to read. I felt awful for Silas who had to deal with these people and their scorched-earth attitude of him when all he was trying to do was right a wrong. I never did like Ivy, it seemed she just made one stupid decision after another with a woe-is-me attitude and never really grew up.
May 4, 2017
me gusto... algo ligero... pero una bonita historia de amor... Silas ha madurado despues de 8 años y sabe lo q quiere ... ella no tanto aun con miedo de su papa y el q diran...
siento que el final fur un poco apresurado.... pero buenoo al final me gusta
siento que el final fur un poco apresurado.... pero buenoo al final me gusta
June 27, 2017
Aburrido, solo llegue a leer los diálogos y en ocasiones me los saltaba
La historia de un ladron enamorado de la hija de un pastor me llamó la Atención, pensé que estaría buena la historia con acción, drama celos, etc etc. pero la verdad no es así.
La historia de un ladron enamorado de la hija de un pastor me llamó la Atención, pensé que estaría buena la historia con acción, drama celos, etc etc. pero la verdad no es así.
July 18, 2017
Amazingly Written Story
Wow.. This was such a great book. The storyline was a second chance romance. Long lost lovers Silas and Ivy were torn apart by bad choices and decisions. But after 8 years, they are brought together, two different people but the love is still there.
Wow.. This was such a great book. The storyline was a second chance romance. Long lost lovers Silas and Ivy were torn apart by bad choices and decisions. But after 8 years, they are brought together, two different people but the love is still there.
August 14, 2017
Sappy, saccharine plot. Pretty good for the super sweet M/F read that this was. No cheating by MMC/FMC during present time. They were with other people during their 8 year separation, but I never felt MMC was a manwhore.
August 21, 2017
Second chance romance. The story was good it did jump back into the past a little. Told in dual povs which I like. Bit repetitive with their thoughts and feelings but I did like the characters, however they made bad choices. Loads of mistakes which was disappointing
November 11, 2017
Interesting story where boy gets girl but loses her by doing something brave that looks stupid to everyone else. When he resurfaces years, it's as if girl is drawn to him and maybe it's because they are married after all.
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December 29, 2017
This book was actually pretty fun.
One of my favourite tropes is second chance romance. Especially when the couple have known each other since they were kids. I dunno why, it just gets me.
I hear this is a series and I really wanna read more.
One of my favourite tropes is second chance romance. Especially when the couple have known each other since they were kids. I dunno why, it just gets me.
I hear this is a series and I really wanna read more.
May 26, 2017
Hot! Hot! This book will make you blush.
June 14, 2017
I really like this author's writing style. It's just the story line was just kinda meh for me. Will still read her books though
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