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Damaged
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…
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…
- GenresWomens FictionRomance
114 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 4, 2018
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Barbara Taylor Bradford
267 books1,935 followersBarbara Taylor Bradford was a British-American best-selling novelist. Her debut novel, A Woman of Substance, was published in 1979 and sold over 30 million copies worldwide. She wrote 40 novels, all bestsellers in the United Kingdom and the United States.
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February 8, 2025
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.
This novel was impossible to put down. I was so sorry when the story ended. Please think hard about finishing this one.
February 9, 2023
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📚
March 19, 2019
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.
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.
September 9, 2021
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
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
February 18, 2024
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
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
July 6, 2018
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.
July 16, 2018
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.
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.
August 1, 2018
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.
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.
March 16, 2019
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.
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.
May 8, 2025
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.
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.
January 11, 2018
A quick, short read, for a little bit of a change of genre. Enjoyable.
February 11, 2018
Damaged
Very intriguing to keep the plot twists. Would recommend as a good read . Thanks so much for asking me !
Very intriguing to keep the plot twists. Would recommend as a good read . Thanks so much for asking me !
February 17, 2018
Excellent read
Before you go hit all the right spots for me, love so sweet. Thanks for an enjoyable read. Tonya Lindsey
Before you go hit all the right spots for me, love so sweet. Thanks for an enjoyable read. Tonya Lindsey
March 14, 2018
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.
I enjoyed having this book to pick up whenever I had a few minutes, love having books on phone & kindle.
March 25, 2018
Too short to really care about any character, etc.
May 6, 2018
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.
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.
July 8, 2018
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.
Very good. Will recommend. I hope this will not be the last of this story.....can't wait to purchase for friends.
July 16, 2018
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
Kept my interest up
Didn't want to put book down
Wanted more on the ending
Love Barbara Taylor bradford 's books always
October 5, 2018
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!
December 7, 2018
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...
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...
March 12, 2019
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
It's wonderful. Love, if treated right, can endure anything. It takes patience. Takes two to make it work.
I loved this story
March 28, 2019
Average, good if you need a fast read.
October 20, 2019
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.
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.
December 9, 2019
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.
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.
December 16, 2019
Another Winner
Wish this story would have been a lot longer, would have been great to see the bad guy get his due.
Wish this story would have been a lot longer, would have been great to see the bad guy get his due.
May 31, 2021
STOPPED SHORT!
Just as it started to get interesting, it finished! Really wanted to read more. Would have been 5 stars otherwise!
Just as it started to get interesting, it finished! Really wanted to read more. Would have been 5 stars otherwise!
December 19, 2021
A heartwarming story about love, sadness, disappointment, happiness. This book has it all. Well done!
September 8, 2022
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.
A love story in short form. You will love it. Her characters come alive on every page. Keep them coming.
September 30, 2023
A short story that I wish she had developed further.
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October 19, 2023Damagd
It's ok
Took long time tO get inyo. If you can persevere its worth it in the end good read
It's ok
Took long time tO get inyo. If you can persevere its worth it in the end good read
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