Boxed Set: Shattered Innocence Trilogy

Shattered Innocence Trilogy #1-3

by A.L. Long

Next to Never: Shattered Innocence Trilogy Book One

Rade Matheson is a young successful businessman with over a billion dollars in assets. His only objective is to find the man who embezzled millions from one of his companies. What he finds is the innocence of the only women who can lead him to his stolen money and the man responsible. The only problem is he can't get enough of her. One wrong decision could cause him to lose her forever. All Dylan Adams wanted was to get her life back on track. After the death of her fiancé she knew she needed to move on. She opens her heart to Rade Matheson only to find she's falling for a man who betrays her trust. Will her endless desire haunt her forever or will her weakness take over?


Next to Always: Shattered Innocence Trilogy Book Two

Rade and Dylan’s story continues in Book Two of The Shattered innocence Trilogy.

Rade Matheson thought he had everything he needed, Money, Power, and a woman who was willing to submit to him. That was until one night at The Castle changed everything. Losing the only woman who could bring him to his knees was never a possibility for him. Given a second chance, he’s more determined than ever to find the man responsible for taking the one thing he cared about. He ends up finding more than he bargained for. Turns out Michael Stewart wasn’t his only threat. Lust and obsession have a way of revealing themselves when hatred takes a front seat in a deadly game of revenge that Rade isn’t willing to lose. One by one Rade’s secrets begin to unfold, threatening the one chance he has to make Dylan his forever.
Dylan Adams ran away from the only man she could ever trust, but when tragedy strikes, Rade is there right beside her. Willing to give him another chance, Dylan confesses her love for him. Everything is perfect, she couldn’t ask for anything more, until her world falls apart. She knew he had secrets, but the one secret she didn’t expect, is the one secret that could tear them apart


Next to Forever: Shattered Innocence Trilogy Book Three

Rade never thought that the one woman whom he despises would be carrying his child. Trying to prove that he was taken against his will, Rade finds that Dylan holds the only key to everything. The problem is, he can't allow her to relive that one horrible night. Against his better judgment, he takes her back to the castle. Everything is perfect until their night of ecstasy turns into a night of torment. Rade's world begins to crumble as he tries to find the one man who takes the one woman he has ever loved-forever. Accepting the news of a child is one thing, but what Dylan soon finds is more than she bargained for. What started as a night of pleasure ends badly when Dylan learns the truth from a man she thought she would never see again. Betrayed, Dylan is torn between leaving the only man she has ever truly loved or following her heart and risk being hurt by the secrets that could destroy her happiness. Will her love for Rade prevail, or will it be lost forever?

664 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 8, 2017

About the author

Award-winning author of the Independent Press Award for Distinguishing Favorite. Recipient of the National Indie Excellence Award for Erotica Romance.

My love for writing began several years ago after an early retirement from a demanding job that I loved and hated because it consumed so much of my time. Now, I can focus my time on what I love. Writing romance has been a lifelong dream and to actually say that I am a published author is beyond what I would have ever expected.

Even though some may say I have a little naughtiness in my books, I look at it as an added bonus for my readers. After all, what is a romance book without a little spice?

When I am not writing, I enjoy spending time with friends either at home or out on the town. Mostly, I enjoy a relaxing night at home where I can enjoy a glass of wine in the company of a good book.

Out of everything, she enjoys driving in her little convertible with the top down.



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Reviews

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[Misty Schott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved that its the complete trilogy!!!

With all three books in one place this is most definitely a must read sexy, billionaire suspense romance. Rade is just trying to locate Michael, the man that stole money from his company. He decides to get close to Dylan, the girl Michael left behind, to see if she knows where his money is or the whereabouts of Michael. The instant he sees Dylan for the first time his plans change slightly, he's going to enjoy spending time with her and getting her to fall for him so she's vulnerable to his charms and he gets what he wants. Throughout this trilogy there are twists, turns, omg moments and just an utterly amazing story with completely relatable characters. Truly loved this and definitely consider it a must read!!

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

I really enjoyed reading about Dylan and Rade and all of their ups and downs. I hope to maybe see a book about Lilly and Peter as well, great series!

[Allyson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read these type of books for pure fun. I don’t expect to be reading the next best piece of literature or to walk away from the book with a changed soul. I felt like this was much like the other books similar to this: rich guy, clueless girl, he can’t get enough of her, drama and more drama. This was filled with drama of all kinds, coming from both sides. At first I wasn’t into it, but it picks up and became interesting enough that I had to keep reading to see what happened. The writing was very young adult; even though the content was not. Short and choppy sentences, lack of depth in dialogue, and many times events were just barely glossed over and suddenly a “new scene”. Super spicy and sexy scenes between the two main characters, but trigger warnings for sure. That was probably the best written parts. At first I thought this must of been authors debut, a piece that is published; but you see the writing progress as the author is finishing the novel (or series for this case). Nope, no progression in style, just how she writes. I’m not sure if I would have continued after the first 45 pages, but I won the trilogy on my kindle and I felt obligated to finish. I was left hanging at the end of the first one, so I decided to keep reading them all.Thank you to #goodreadsgiveaway for the free kindle version of the trlogyl set!

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to #GoodreadsGiveaway and the author for a copy of this trilogy.

It took me awhile to get through the books and had positive and negative feelings about them. The first is that in the first book much of the spoken words didn’t feel natural. The biggest issue I had starting in the first book was the dom-sub relationship. That kind of relationship is based on trust and consent. Rade should have better prepared Dylan on what that type of relationship is like and what is expected of each of them instead of just throwing her into the relationship. Dylan is very frustrating, she wants the dom-sub relationship but doesn’t live it, she doesn’t trust Rade and its obvious.

Throughout the trilogy it was hard for me to handle the very dramatic yo-yo relationship of the two (love you-hate you-why am I with you-repeat). Chloe of course just adds fuel to the yo-yo fire. Reading the trilogy you will encounter dead or possibly alive fiancé, sexual assault/rape, kidnapping, murder, unknown sibling, pregnancy, and shitty parents and business practices.

One big plus is that the sex is super spicy and so worth it.

Finally, I’m glad that I got all three books because I HATE when a books end on a cliffhanger and you have to read the next to find out what happens.

[Kristy Dean-Veen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

This was a great series. The stories kept you on your toes and always wanting to read more. I love A.L. Long’s writing style. I have read other books by the author and liked them too.
Overview: Dylan was trying to get out of a funk. Her fiancé went on a hiking trip and never came back. They searched for months with no sites, so they assumed he was dead. Her best friend Lilly decide they needed to go out and try a new club. They met a couple of guys, but they didn’t hold her attention. But on her way to the bathroom she sees the hottest guy watching her. Rade Materson was a billionaire. He was on a mission to meet Dylan and see if she knew about Micheal stealing from his company. Only Rade found out that Dylan was the most beautiful and innocent human being and there was no way he could not fall for Dylan. Slowly Rade won Dylan over, but life has ways of interfering when jealousy, ex’s, and normal life get in the way.

[WBS-S · Rating 3 out of 5]

Woooowwww...... This triology is quite long... the first book was great and was a page turner. The second one was good too... dare I say it, "There were actually TOO MANY sex scenes in the third book." Many pages could have been cut. All of the sex seemed the same to be in this book.. and I like a book with a lot of sex, but this one just had too much.... Overall a decent triology with some good twists and turns and a lot of constant drama. It's long so be ready to read this one for days....

[brandy rodarte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable

I like that the book flow together it's like reading one book the first book is great and the second helps understand a little more but by book 3 it starts to drag a little it's like your reading the same thing over again there's a section that's a little hard to get thru

[Bonnie S Rhodes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Great read, characters were well developed and the plot was amazing. Dylan and Rad ,wow what a couple. Dylan however was way too needy and Rad was such a softy for her. I like strong characters especially women. Sometimes I wanted to slap her silly for being so need. No matter I loved it

[Azzie Parks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mesmerizing

This book just took my breath away. I enjoyed everything about the characters and the story line. Two people that meet by chance and ended up falling in love. Can't ask for anything better. The author A.L. Long gives us a lots of twists and turns that will have you holding your breath. Get the book and enjoy the time of your life. HAPPY READING EVERYONE.

[Dawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok

I won this book in a GoodReads giveaway and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
This book started off very flat and hard for me to get into. I didn’t start to enjoy the book until a little over halfway through the first book. The characters were decent but Dylan was extremely frustrating. The other two books were better than the first.

[Lori Hammons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rade and Dylan's story is suspenseful, dangerous, intense, and lust-filled. I found myself telling Rade to just tell Dylan the whole story. She's a strong woman and can handle it, but he insists on over-protecting her. This is an incredible romantic suspense set.

[louise constable · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

I'd started reading 'Hewitt' about Lilly and Peter and thought that there had to be a story behind Dylan and Rade so I checked, found and bo

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this trilogy in a Goodreads giveaway and it was definitely a fun read. Dylan and Rade are great together even if they are a bit toxic (95% of their issues could have been solved with simple communication).

The overall story throughout the three books was tense and kept you interested through the entire ride with enough spice sprinkled in to give you a different insight to their relationship.

Overall a fun read at 3.75 ⭐

[Racy · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Warning just incase this is a trigger this series does contain sexual assault and rape, thought in my option it is still a good series.This is truly a dark romance.

Next to Never: Book 1

I read a lot of book and come across so many that I fell in love with. I have had never read anything by A.L. Long before but when Book Review Buzz was looking for reviewers for this book I could not pass this up. This book was truly amazing and one I highly recommend.

I actually loved BDSM book. This first book open the door for BDSM. I have to say I just loved the main characters in the book. The male character Rade is a true Dom. I love the fact that the first book showed no signs of trauma that causes him to get into the life style. The author made it look like a chose and not a sickness and I just love that. Rade’s personality is so powerful, controlling and caring. Dylan the female character in the book is strong as well. You will see very quickly that Dylan is very hard headed. Rade truly has his work cut out for him.

Dylan Adams has been though a lot. Here she had been engaged to Michael a man she was so in love with. Now Michael was missing and thought to be dead. Michael had some secrets some that Dylan did not know about. These secrets could very easily get Dylan killed.

Rade is a very successful business name. He owns several companies. There is several sides to Rade. I loved how he did not care to show that soft side to Dylan. He wanted her to truly know him and trust him.

Rade had plenty of secrets. These secrets could destroy what he is trying to build with Dylan. He also has a crazy ex which does not help matter as well. Rade is willing to take Dylan to sexual places that she never has gone before.

There is so much that happens in this book. there are a lot of hidden gems along the way. As you read the book you will discover that Dylan as trust issues. These alone can really hurt the love her and Rade share. There is a character by the name of Evan. I have not quite figured him out. It will be interesting to see what the future holds. I did not trust Evan and hope his true colors are revealed.

If you loved 50 Shades you will love this one. This is definitely a book I would love to see come out on audio. It would be interesting to see how the characters come to life. I am defiantly going have take out time to check out the other two books in the series. I have to say the author did have me screaming at there the way she ended it. Yip there is a cliffhanger.


Next to Always Book 2

I really feel lost when it comes to written this review. Please do not get me wrong. This book was really good and glad I read it but it was a book I truly had a hard time reading. I do believe and would highly suggest that this book and maybe this series should come with a trigger warning to prepare one for what they are about to read. This being a BDSM book I know what to usually expect in books like this but was not expecting the rape. Like I said it was truly hard to read. Saying all this I have to say if rape is a trigger for you then you might not want to read the book. If it is not a trigger for you then let me say this. Tragedy is a part of life and I think it is good for an author to include tragedy in the stories. It can make the story more real. Though I hated that one of the characters in this book was kidnapped, drugged, and raped I think it is good to reflect on what one would go through and how they would feel.

I did go back and read book one again before reading book two. It had been a while since I had read book one and was having a hard time remembering the details. It was suggested to me to go back and read enough of book one until the details started to come back. Of course book one was so good, even though I had already started remember stuff I could not put it down and read book one all the way through again.

I hope I do not make the author, fans, or anyone else mad concerning this review. I feel like I need to be honest. If I did not feel this book was a good book I would not of read it or even left any type of review. I would of just walked away. But I do feel this book is worth every bit of 4 stars. Though I have seriously thought about email the author to make sure she is not going there with Chloe. If she goes there with Chloe then I might have to stop reading book 3. Sorry you will have to read the book to find out what I am referring to.

I did not read this book straight through. Due to the subject matter I did have to take breaks. My heart was truly breaking and it was leaving me very emotionally drained. I feel after reading the book that my emotions are all over the place. I have truly been on one emotional rollercoaster.

I love the story of Rade and Dylan, though I feel Dylan has a lot of growing up to do. She is truly innocent. Dylan in my eyes likes to run when things are not going her way or she hears something she does not like. Oh, do not get me wrong. What happen to her in book one at Castle was a huge tragedy and she had a right to be hurt, mad, anger, and distrusting but would like to see more growth in her. I am ready to see Rade and Dylan’s relationship grow and would like to see Dylan gives as much as Rade is giving. Both characters have trust issues. Dylan after her ex is having some serious trust issues. Rade is the same. After losing his brother and mother he has some serious trust issues as well. Both afraid to put their heart on the line.

My heart truly broke for Rade. That does not excuse all of the secrets he was keeping from Dylan but come on she over reacted to everything. He had a right to be afraid to tell her stuff. I would want to keep secrets from her as well.

Rade will go through more then he should ever have to endure and he will have a lot of guilt, hurt, confusion, and anger to deal with. He truly will need someone to be there for him. Though Dylan was good about doing that at the beginning I feel like she became a little (okay maybe a lot) selfish at the end and made it about her and what she was feeling. Some times in a relationship you have to put your personal feelings and anger a side and listen the to other person and work through the problem. We see that with Rade. He is one that even though Dylan at times would make him anger he would try to put his anger aside and be there for her. Now that he is having all these emotions that is hard for him to deal with he really needs her to but him above herself.

I hated Chloe in the story. I know every story needs a villain and god we know that this story had plenty villain. This woman is pure evil. If you thought she was evil in book one, well then you have not seen anything yet. Her claws really come out in this book. I want to reach in the book and take her out my self..LOL

WOW, what a surprise with Evan Taylor. I was not expecting that. In book one I did not like him and still not certain where my feelings lie with him in book two. But once again isn’t that Dylan fault. I mean in book one she led him on just a little and did not tell him about Rade. Oh, bet your wondering what I was surprised about. Sorry have to read the book to find out.

I truly like Richard. He truly plays a father role in Rade’s life. I know Richard is not liking Rade and Dylan’s relationship but I do believe he loves Rade like a son. Though I do wonder about his friendship with Rade’s father.

Michael Steward. We only got to see a glimpse of him in this book, but I fell there is more to come. I think he is a scum bag as well.

Garrett Matheson which is Rade’s father. I truly am confused of what kind of man he truly is. One minute I hate the man and the other I am left wonder about the love he might have for his son. Truly a confusing situation. Though there are some things that leave his loyalty and trust questionable.

I am really liking Peter and Lilly. I am going to have to go and check out to see if the author has written a story about these two. If not I hope to see one come out.

All in all so far I have enjoyed the series very much and hope that book three will be just as good. I might have to take a day or two to get over book two before trying to read book three.


Next to Forever: Book 3

What an amazing ending to an amazing story. In this series we have seen Rade and Dylan have so many ups and downs. It seems at times the world was against them. One bad thing after another seemed to happen. Just at the time you think they were going to get their happy ending something else was thrown their way.

In my last review of this book which was book two, I made the statement that Dylan had a lot of growing up to do. She seemed to run at every little thing that happen. Well in this book we get to see her grow up some.

Dylan has a lot she goes through. During this read I tried to put myself in her shoes on how I would feel if I was her. Here she just found out that Chloe the woman she hated says she is pregnant with Rade’s child. Myself I would of been hurt as well. But in book two I still felt like Dylan should of looked at the bigger picture of what Rade had gone through. Well in this book we get to see just that. It does not mean that there is not more thrown their way. We already know that Rade has the secret that Micheal is alive. Dylan is trying to sort her feelings out. she is deeply in love with Rade but I understand her reservations on if she could love the baby that Chloe and Rade would share.

Rade had so much on his plate. It is a wonder he held up like he did. I can not imagine having to worry about every thing such as what was Chloe and Michael’s next move, could he keep Dylan safe, is the baby Chloe really caring really his, and the list goes on and on. I am truly surprised he held together as well as he did after all that had to him.

We have not heard the last of Chloe and Michael. They have one more card to play and it is not good. It causes so much division between Rade and Dylan. You start to wonder if they will ever get their happy ending.

I love there was finally justice. That Chloe and Michael will get what they so deserved. This book was so good that I had to read it from beginning to end. It is defiantly a book I did not want to put down.