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Slammed #2
Crushed
“Jackson Quinn.
Lover…
Hater…
Fighter…
…undeniably, the greatest love of my life.”
It all sounds so simple in Selena Graham’s head.
Support and love Jackson Quinn, no matter what. But despite how hard she tries to escape with her dignity still intact, she finds herself caught between the rifts of an old and complicated love she can’t compete with. Left with no other choice than to play dirty, Selena has to fight for their love with everything she’s got…or risk being crushed under the weight of her new reality.
Lover…
Hater…
Fighter…
…undeniably, the greatest love of my life.”
It all sounds so simple in Selena Graham’s head.
Support and love Jackson Quinn, no matter what. But despite how hard she tries to escape with her dignity still intact, she finds herself caught between the rifts of an old and complicated love she can’t compete with. Left with no other choice than to play dirty, Selena has to fight for their love with everything she’s got…or risk being crushed under the weight of her new reality.
188 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2017
40 people are currently reading
748 people want to read
About the author
Skyla Madi
59 books2,064 followersSkyla Madi is a twenty-something international bestselling author of a mixed bag of hot romance!
Though signed with Hawaiian based publishing companies, Limitless Publishing & Crave publishing, Skyla lives in sunny Queensland, Australia, where she spends most her time indoors writing with one hand and raising her three children with the other.
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Though signed with Hawaiian based publishing companies, Limitless Publishing & Crave publishing, Skyla lives in sunny Queensland, Australia, where she spends most her time indoors writing with one hand and raising her three children with the other.
Other hobbies and passions include:
- Drinking coffee
- Reading romance
- Eating cake
- and writing for her husband's independent comic book series.
Skyla is available and open to messages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and here on Goodreads, and you can also contact her via email @ skylamadi@outlook.com
Website: http://bit.ly/skylamadiofficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkylaMadi
Join my Minxes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/14612...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Skyla_Madi
Instagram: skylamadi (https://www.instagram.com/skylamadi/)
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August 2, 2017
OMG
No real resolution and I hated the hero. He kept contact with his crazy ex for all the wrong reason. There was nothing redeemable about him after he believe the poison his ex spewed about the heroine and his best friend. Then it was made worst by him catching the psycho in his girlfriends house snooping around and not grabbing her ass and kicker her sleazy ass out!!! ARGH!
This was a very UNSATISFYING ending with very very little romance and redemption.
Fail
No real resolution and I hated the hero. He kept contact with his crazy ex for all the wrong reason. There was nothing redeemable about him after he believe the poison his ex spewed about the heroine and his best friend. Then it was made worst by him catching the psycho in his girlfriends house snooping around and not grabbing her ass and kicker her sleazy ass out!!! ARGH!
This was a very UNSATISFYING ending with very very little romance and redemption.
Fail
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August 2, 2017
August 7, 2017
I probably would have enjoyed this more, but the book I read before this was so great that this was just sort of meh.
July 30, 2017
The long awaited conclusion of Jackson and Selena has finally come here!!!
I have never in my life been so excited for a book to come out. Crushed has been on my radar since the minute I finished Slammed. I fell in love with Jackson and Selena several years ago, and I have to say that Skyla Madi did a fantastic job of bringing them their HEA. Granted I bawled like a baby several times during this book, but in the end, this book was worth the wait.
This was a great book to get me back in the saddle with MMA romances. There is something incredibly sexy about a fighter, and Jackson Quinn is one of the hottest there is (second to Jai that is).
I have never in my life been so excited for a book to come out. Crushed has been on my radar since the minute I finished Slammed. I fell in love with Jackson and Selena several years ago, and I have to say that Skyla Madi did a fantastic job of bringing them their HEA. Granted I bawled like a baby several times during this book, but in the end, this book was worth the wait.
This was a great book to get me back in the saddle with MMA romances. There is something incredibly sexy about a fighter, and Jackson Quinn is one of the hottest there is (second to Jai that is).
February 13, 2020
This book... I'm so happy to finally have completed Selena and Jackson's story and witness their amazing but weird journey of their relationship. To be honest I was oh so full of doubt as to how were they gonna end up together given how crazy and twisted and mad in the head they both are when it came to this relationship of theirs. But there journey was truly different and the things they had to be brave for only made them stronger. But by the end of this book I'm now soo curious as to what's Amelia's story now. The series of events at the end will surely make you want more. But I'm so happy for Jackson and Selena. Also super happy to see my favorite couple, Seth and Olivia living it up. I was so nostalgic about their story, I think I see a reread of their book coming for sure. Loved loved this one. Ms. Madi is surely a spectacular writer. 💖💖💖💖
June 27, 2017
I received an ARC for an honest review! 4.5 stars for me this book was an emotional roller coaster... Jackson and Selena had a very stormy intense relationship and a fierce love for each other which made for very turbulent and beautiful heartfelt story! Skyla is a fantastic storyteller who immerses you into the lives of her characters and you get lost in the story... A great read I cannot wait to see what comes next!!
August 9, 2017
After waiting so long for the rest of this story, it flee by too fast. Parts felt like they were just thrown together, and the smoking chemistry Jackson and Selena have wasn't showcased nearly enough. I was still happy to see this conclusion for them and this series.
August 23, 2017
I love this series
I love these characters and series, I just wish there was more. I can't wait to see if the author does write more of this series, which I hope she does. Please, please please. I recommend this series.
I love these characters and series, I just wish there was more. I can't wait to see if the author does write more of this series, which I hope she does. Please, please please. I recommend this series.
September 8, 2017
Heartbreak and Happiness
So many different ways this story could have gone. Reading about the heart ache that Selena and Jackson go through is so sad. One last fight to break all ties...
So many different ways this story could have gone. Reading about the heart ache that Selena and Jackson go through is so sad. One last fight to break all ties...
December 6, 2019
Really loved Jackson and Selena
What a great couple!!!!! This book was excellent. This is e first series I have read from this author and I will definitely be reading more from her!!!
What a great couple!!!!! This book was excellent. This is e first series I have read from this author and I will definitely be reading more from her!!!
June 19, 2017
5 emotional stars!!
August 10, 2017
💑
Wow. Glad the author put my heart back in my chest. I got worried about Amelia a lot but thank goodness Jackson got smart and stayed that way. Selena is a lucky girl.
Wow. Glad the author put my heart back in my chest. I got worried about Amelia a lot but thank goodness Jackson got smart and stayed that way. Selena is a lucky girl.
August 16, 2017
Wow
What a book. What they both went through. Loved healed them. It got them through alot. Great book by a great author
What a book. What they both went through. Loved healed them. It got them through alot. Great book by a great author
October 3, 2019
Beautiful
I love all of Skyla’s books. Especially this series. I waited a long time for it and once again she did not disappoint me. Keep up the great job.
I love all of Skyla’s books. Especially this series. I waited a long time for it and once again she did not disappoint me. Keep up the great job.
December 11, 2020
Absolutely addicted to these characters. Didn't want their story to end!
January 4, 2018
I actually finished this two days ago but I can't come up with a worthy review. I keep thinking and I don't know what to say. Cause I want it to be good.
Ever since I got those first glimpses of Jackson while reading Seth & Olivia's story, I was drawn to him like a moth to a flame. I wanted to read his story so bad. Because I knew it would be amazing. He's my type of guy. Bad boy covered in tattoos. With some attitude problems. Yep! Totally hot! I married his type, so yeah, I know what I'm talking about. Once they find their other half, they transform into someone super loving and caring. A family guy. And most of them have daughters, cause karma is a bitch and it bites you in the ass at some point.
So I dream that Jackson has a baby girl, blonde just like her mama. And that he's wrapped around her little finger, like they all are, mine included.
And I'm so happy for him. For having Selena in his life. For all the patience she had with him, taking all his crap and waiting for him to come around. And once he did, it was so right. He's so different now. Happy. Appreciative of the persons who love him. He found peace and love.
And in the end, that's what we all want. To have our imperfectly perfect family and be happy.
So yeah, I loved it. And I recommend it. Skyla is an amazing writer and so far she's done a very good job with her characters.
Ps: I received this ARC in exchange of my honest review.
Ever since I got those first glimpses of Jackson while reading Seth & Olivia's story, I was drawn to him like a moth to a flame. I wanted to read his story so bad. Because I knew it would be amazing. He's my type of guy. Bad boy covered in tattoos. With some attitude problems. Yep! Totally hot! I married his type, so yeah, I know what I'm talking about. Once they find their other half, they transform into someone super loving and caring. A family guy. And most of them have daughters, cause karma is a bitch and it bites you in the ass at some point.
So I dream that Jackson has a baby girl, blonde just like her mama. And that he's wrapped around her little finger, like they all are, mine included.
And I'm so happy for him. For having Selena in his life. For all the patience she had with him, taking all his crap and waiting for him to come around. And once he did, it was so right. He's so different now. Happy. Appreciative of the persons who love him. He found peace and love.
And in the end, that's what we all want. To have our imperfectly perfect family and be happy.
So yeah, I loved it. And I recommend it. Skyla is an amazing writer and so far she's done a very good job with her characters.
Ps: I received this ARC in exchange of my honest review.
October 18, 2022
4 Star Read:
Among some of my favorites. Outstanding literary work. The characters are well developed, interesting. The liked characters are likable and the hated are unlikable. The writing is captivating enough to keep you interested until the end and leave you wanting more. It has a fairly original or uniquely well-developed plot. The pretense and romance were well balanced and done with properly distributed amounts of hints, behaviors, and chemistry. Not so much predictable if at all. Overall, loved it, I recommend reading!!
Full Disclosure : I participate in reviews with NetGalley, Author Review Requests, Publisher Requests, and Book Tours. An e-copy was provided to me by NetGalley and/or the Author, and/or the publishers. No payment was received by me in exchange for this review. There was not any obligation to write a positive review. All opinions expressed here are entirely mine and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist, or the readers of this review. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Among some of my favorites. Outstanding literary work. The characters are well developed, interesting. The liked characters are likable and the hated are unlikable. The writing is captivating enough to keep you interested until the end and leave you wanting more. It has a fairly original or uniquely well-developed plot. The pretense and romance were well balanced and done with properly distributed amounts of hints, behaviors, and chemistry. Not so much predictable if at all. Overall, loved it, I recommend reading!!
Full Disclosure : I participate in reviews with NetGalley, Author Review Requests, Publisher Requests, and Book Tours. An e-copy was provided to me by NetGalley and/or the Author, and/or the publishers. No payment was received by me in exchange for this review. There was not any obligation to write a positive review. All opinions expressed here are entirely mine and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist, or the readers of this review. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
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