Damaged

by Barbara Taylor Bradford

A gripping and dramatic short read from the master storyteller Barbara Taylor Bradford.

Beautiful, artistic and creative, Allison Jones is a force to be reckoned with. Growing up amongst a family of men, she is the treasured gem at the heart of a large and boisterous clan of cops.

After the tragic death of her mother, Allison had thrown herself into her work, but then she meets Mike. Neither one of them is prepared for the power and intensity of their love for each other.

So, when tragedy strikes, Allison’s life is derailed once again. Her over-protective family have looked out for her all her life, but they cannot protect her from herself…

Genres: Womens Fiction

114 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 4, 2018

About the author

Barbara Taylor Bradford was a British-American novelist whose dramatic family sagas and stories of ambitious women made her one of the most commercially successful authors of modern popular fiction. Raised in Leeds, she developed an early love of reading and decided as a child that she would become a writer. After leaving school at sixteen, she began her career in journalism, first working in the typing pool of the Yorkshire Evening Post before becoming a reporter. In her early twenties she moved to London, where she built a successful career as a fashion editor for Woman's Own magazine and later wrote widely syndicated newspaper columns. Although she experimented with suspense fiction, her breakthrough came with the novel A Woman of Substance in 1979, a sweeping story of a determined young woman rising from poverty to great success. The novel became an international bestseller and launched a long series of novels featuring strong female protagonists who achieve success through perseverance, ambition, and business skill. Over the following decades she wrote forty novels translated into dozens of languages and sold in tens of millions of copies worldwide. Several of her books were adapted for television miniseries and films, further expanding her readership. Her work earned numerous honors, including appointment as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of her contribution to literature.

Reviews

[Tara Fry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Please finish this novel!

This novel was impossible to put down. I was so sorry when the story ended. Please think hard about finishing this one.

[Linda Galella · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit predictable for BTB but this isn’t her usual fare. Short format of 100 pages is more like an introduction for her regular novels! Still, we have a bit of complexity in the characters and some entanglement with the love story. Add to that an Irish family that works hard, loves fiercely and comes to the rescue when needed and this quick read is very good and could be the start of a saga worthy couple. Lots of drama, vengeance that needs to be wrought and a BTB power couple just waiting to be expounded upon in perhaps 800 pages📚

[KAREN RUTH ULLOM · Rating 4 out of 5]

A DELIGHTFUL STORY OF LOVE, COURAGE, AND SUPPORT

This was a delightful story that warmed my heart. I wish the author had taken the story even further. I felt as if I was left hanging by not knowing how they shared their lives, and how Allison was able to get her company back from Peter. Sometimes revenge is sweet.

[Grace E. CanadyFu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful O,,

I have been a fanh of Barbara ,s since I read. A woman of Substance.Since I have been unable to read a book,, after surgery I have turned to my largprint Kjndlie for my reading. What A thrill of was to find this book . I will be looking for more of her books to read or listen to on my Kindle. Grace. Canady

[Sandee Wriston · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an author

There is not a book that Barbara Taylor Bradford that is not only good , but full of compassion, heartache, and love. I ha e not read all her books, but I will continue to read them. The only thing I want too ow is when the next in this series will be out! I want to know will happen to Peter and if he will finally have his comeuppance

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely story. Full of Romance with a tinge of sadness. Accurate portrayal of Allison and her fall into depression. This novella contains passion, deception, despair and an enduring love. which overcomes all. Aptly titled as in my view each character is damaged in their own way.

[JUDY MORRIS · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a favorite book!

I found this book to be boring. The book starts in the present then spends much of the rest of the book in the past. Skimmed most the book. Only read the beginning and the end.

[Jen · Rating 2 out of 5]

An OK novella

Overall, I didn’t care for this novella like I did her others. I couldn’t connect to the characters and the story felt rushed & off to me. The second half was better than the first. I’m a big fan of Barbara Taylor Bradford, but this wasn’t up to her usual par.

[Pauline J · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Good Read.

I really enjoyed this storyline, but I had to skip through the book to keep my interest on the plot. I enjoyed the characters.
This Author is one of my favorites, and I will definitely read more of her books.

[CC Santana · Rating 5 out of 5]

interesting

I gave up on this book several times because it seem like the typical boring story of love instead of I was pleasantly surprised not boring but ok for a quick read. I did enjoy the read.

[Greta · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick, short read, for a little bit of a change of genre. Enjoyable.

[Cindy delong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Damaged

Very intriguing to keep the plot twists. Would recommend as a good read . Thanks so much for asking me !

[Tonya Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

Before you go hit all the right spots for me, love so sweet. Thanks for an enjoyable read. Tonya Lindsey

[Kathy Collier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed it from beginning to end. Have always loved books by this author.

I enjoyed having this book to pick up whenever I had a few minutes, love having books on phone & kindle.

[Suzanne Smart · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too short to really care about any character, etc.

[Madison Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice romantic novel

Great read! It's great how Barbara captures the passion between Mike and Allison and how she sucks you into the story never wanting it to end.

[earline harvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed read in one day.

Very good. Will recommend. I hope this will not be the last of this story.....can't wait to purchase for friends.

[Judi Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reading

Kept my interest up
Didn't want to put book down
Wanted more on the ending
Love Barbara Taylor bradford 's books always

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad little read, although it ended rather abruptly at about 75%, the other 25% being taken up with a preview of another book. Always irritates me when that happens!

[Mary Myers-Devlugt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hard to put down!

I like the characters, easy to relate to them as if the were real. I like the plot twists. Where’s the next chapter! Can’t wait to read on...

[cheri carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great love story. Love conquers all

It's wonderful. Love, if treated right, can endure anything. It takes patience. Takes two to make it work.
I loved this story

[Aj · Rating 3 out of 5]

Average, good if you need a fast read.

[Gilda Author · Rating 5 out of 5]

Touching Story

This is the second title I have read by this author. This title is not as descriptive as the other but, I did enjoy reading.

[Vivienne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

Once again Ms Bradford has written a compelling and heart felt story. Would love to see a sequel documenting the fall off the evil Peter.

[Beth McPhail · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another Winner

Wish this story would have been a lot longer, would have been great to see the bad guy get his due.

[Mrs D S Hughes · Rating 3 out of 5]

STOPPED SHORT!

Just as it started to get interesting, it finished! Really wanted to read more. Would have been 5 stars otherwise!

[Pypa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A heartwarming story about love, sadness, disappointment, happiness. This book has it all. Well done!

[S. M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

my favorite fiction writer does it again

A love story in short form. You will love it. Her characters come alive on every page. Keep them coming.

[Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short story that I wish she had developed further.

[Susan Tucker]

Damagd

It's ok
Took long time tO get inyo. If you can persevere its worth it in the end good read