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London Lovers #2
A Broken Us
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Finley and Brody live in their own little bubble of “us.” Instead of, “I love you,” they say, “I love us.” It’s their own perfect endearment to each other. Finley’s quirky ways are the perfect contrast to Brody’s scandalously sexy passion.
But Finley’s picture-perfect world gets pummeled when she gets a hard dose of reality from her doctor that changes everything.
Crippled with the fear of Brody’s reaction, Finley does what she does best—she runs. She breaks his heart and leaves behind a life that is just too painful to live.
One international flight later, Finley’s best friend welcomes her with open arms in London and she is immersed in a new country with new experiences and eccentric roommates.
Nursing a broken heart, Finley grieves for the life she left behind and attempts to embrace the new one she is creating. When a cheeky Brit named Liam, a self proclaimed “fixer” catches her eye, she hopes it’s exactly what she needs to forget. But when Liam wants to help Finley unpack her bags for good, she realizes that her heart is still back home…with Brody.
Finley and Brody live in their own little bubble of “us.” Instead of, “I love you,” they say, “I love us.” It’s their own perfect endearment to each other. Finley’s quirky ways are the perfect contrast to Brody’s scandalously sexy passion.
But Finley’s picture-perfect world gets pummeled when she gets a hard dose of reality from her doctor that changes everything.
Crippled with the fear of Brody’s reaction, Finley does what she does best—she runs. She breaks his heart and leaves behind a life that is just too painful to live.
One international flight later, Finley’s best friend welcomes her with open arms in London and she is immersed in a new country with new experiences and eccentric roommates.
Nursing a broken heart, Finley grieves for the life she left behind and attempts to embrace the new one she is creating. When a cheeky Brit named Liam, a self proclaimed “fixer” catches her eye, she hopes it’s exactly what she needs to forget. But when Liam wants to help Finley unpack her bags for good, she realizes that her heart is still back home…with Brody.
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First published September 15, 2014
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March 21, 2016
5 **It was us, and it was perfect.** STARS
In preparation for Amy Daws' new book release for That One Moment I have decided to go back and read all the London Lovers books I haven't checked out before. At the end of last year I fell in love with Not The One and I was more than happy to dive into A Broken Us. You could say I was curious to see how Finley and Brody happened in the first place. Spoiler. Another hit for me. I laughed, I cried and I swooned a little. Feel good London adventures included.
A Broken Us is the second book in the London Lovers Series. Now, I've been assured all books can be read as standalones, but the best way to read this series is #2, then #3 and if you feel like finding out how the hero and heroine from this book got together in the first place (college time), read #1. So here I am. Binge reading. No seriously. I read this in one sitting. Yes, very addictive and captivating.
Here is a bit about the story...
We are thrown right into the action with this book. In the first scene Finley breaks up with Brody. He is the love of her life and they had been together for five years. Inseparable since they found each other in college, happily living in their own little 'us' bubble and even trying to get pregnant. Until Fin becomes devastating news from her doctor . From one day to another, out of the blue she breaks up with him and in a rather desperate move she escapes across the ocean. Not only to escape her life, but also to find herself. Without a real explanation for Brody.
Destination London, where her best friend Leslie lives in a big house with some rather interesting characters. Despite the devastating beginning and the immediate heartbreak, the story is rather uplifting and living with the likes of Frank guarantees laughter, drunken shenanigans and interesting onesies. And then there is also Liam. Oh Liam the man who fixes things. Love him.
But the question is how can Fin move on when her heart is still elsewhere? And will poor Brody ever find out why his soulmate left him?
What can I say? The woman can write. It's so effortless and captivating. I still can't figure out how she manages to make me laugh so hard and then I'm cry my heart out two pages later. Emotions have a tendency to jump right of the page and there is one topic and scene in particular that hurt my heart. Devastation and beauty can be sisters sometimes.
I absolutely adore the ensemble cast. Characters I've known from Not The One play big roles here and it was such a pleasure to step back into Frank's house and become part of his self-selected family.
I'm not going to lie, Finley might be a character some people will find issue with. Her choices are sometimes questionable and as her sister put it so nicely...she has a warped-ass view of this situation. Me personally I didn't mind at all, but be aware she runs away from her problems and communication is not her strongsuit.
That being said, sometimes you have to step away from your life to see and really appreciate what you have and what you can't live without. In general the women in Ms. Daws' London Lovers and Lost In London series are damn lucky their men are so patient, forgiving and self-less. Real swoon-worthy nice guys.
Well, and lastly I have to say I'm addicted. Off to read London Bound. I've been told Theo is a man to look out for. Leslie is in trouble, I can already tell. Yippie!
“Deep inside, I know that if I told him the truth, he would love me through it. The truth is, I can’t love myself through it.”
In preparation for Amy Daws' new book release for That One Moment I have decided to go back and read all the London Lovers books I haven't checked out before. At the end of last year I fell in love with Not The One and I was more than happy to dive into A Broken Us. You could say I was curious to see how Finley and Brody happened in the first place. Spoiler. Another hit for me. I laughed, I cried and I swooned a little. Feel good London adventures included.
A Broken Us is the second book in the London Lovers Series. Now, I've been assured all books can be read as standalones, but the best way to read this series is #2, then #3 and if you feel like finding out how the hero and heroine from this book got together in the first place (college time), read #1. So here I am. Binge reading. No seriously. I read this in one sitting. Yes, very addictive and captivating.
Here is a bit about the story...
We are thrown right into the action with this book. In the first scene Finley breaks up with Brody. He is the love of her life and they had been together for five years. Inseparable since they found each other in college, happily living in their own little 'us' bubble and even trying to get pregnant. Until Fin becomes devastating news from her doctor . From one day to another, out of the blue she breaks up with him and in a rather desperate move she escapes across the ocean. Not only to escape her life, but also to find herself. Without a real explanation for Brody.
“What better place to run and hide from a life I’m scared to live?”
Destination London, where her best friend Leslie lives in a big house with some rather interesting characters. Despite the devastating beginning and the immediate heartbreak, the story is rather uplifting and living with the likes of Frank guarantees laughter, drunken shenanigans and interesting onesies. And then there is also Liam. Oh Liam the man who fixes things. Love him.
But the question is how can Fin move on when her heart is still elsewhere? And will poor Brody ever find out why his soulmate left him?
“Never be sorry for pain. Pain is what makes the good stuff good. It makes us appreciate the wonderful stuff.”
What can I say? The woman can write. It's so effortless and captivating. I still can't figure out how she manages to make me laugh so hard and then I'm cry my heart out two pages later. Emotions have a tendency to jump right of the page and there is one topic and scene in particular that hurt my heart. Devastation and beauty can be sisters sometimes.
I absolutely adore the ensemble cast. Characters I've known from Not The One play big roles here and it was such a pleasure to step back into Frank's house and become part of his self-selected family.
I'm not going to lie, Finley might be a character some people will find issue with. Her choices are sometimes questionable and as her sister put it so nicely...she has a warped-ass view of this situation. Me personally I didn't mind at all, but be aware she runs away from her problems and communication is not her strongsuit.
That being said, sometimes you have to step away from your life to see and really appreciate what you have and what you can't live without. In general the women in Ms. Daws' London Lovers and Lost In London series are damn lucky their men are so patient, forgiving and self-less. Real swoon-worthy nice guys.
Well, and lastly I have to say I'm addicted. Off to read London Bound. I've been told Theo is a man to look out for. Leslie is in trouble, I can already tell. Yippie!
June 19, 2016
This review was originally posted to Jen in Bookland
After reading and loving Becoming Us, the first book in this series and seeing how it ended I was pretty sure I wouldn't like A Broken Us as much. I was sure I would start hating Fin though I was hopeful the author would write it in a way that that didn't happen. Unfortunately that is exactly what happened. After falling in love with Brody in book one I really don't understand how Fin could do everything she does in this book. I just didn't get her and she made me angry. She was just all poor me the entire book when she is the one who caused all the problems. She is the one that wouldn't let Brody in. She is the one who is so upset with herself. She is the one that could have saved herself her heartache, but she didn't and she wouldn't listen/talk to anyone about her problems so she stayed poor, poor Fin for the whole thing. It was annoying.
So at the end of the first book we have the doctor giving Fin some bad news. We don't find out what it is, but she decides that she has to end it with Brody. Even though they have been together for a long time, are planning a life together, she is just going to break his heart into a billion pieces and not even tell him why. Oh, I hated that. I can't stand when people make decisions for other people. Like they can't decide what they want for their own lives. Like you know better. Oh, not good.
So Fin breaks Brody's heart and runs off to stay with her friend in London. She is all heartbroken and sad, but she makes some incredibly stupid decisions in this book. She was just soooo annoying! I didn't understand her at all. Really the issue is that it is not a problem with Brody it is a problem with herself. She is unhappy with herself so she tries to tell herself that it is all because of Brody that she is doing this. Ugh.
So she runs off to London and almost instantly meets a new hot guy and starts making out with him. But not completely into it since she is still so in love with Brody. Yeah. So in love that she just makes out with a near stranger cause that makes sense. She was just too all over the map for me in this read. She was horrible. And she just kept hurting Brody over and over again.
Oh then we have the completely contrived meeting of a family with an adopted daughter and realizing that omg! People can love each other as parents/children even if they are not biologically related?!? It was this great shocking thing to her which made me want to bang my head against the wall. Fin wasn't so stupid in the last book. She didn't seem to have so many insecurities. They were hinted at a time or two, but Brody helped her with that. Maybe that is the real issue - I didn't understand how the character I spent a book reading and getting to know suddenly turned into the person in this book. It just didn't make sense. If she had a bad past or something had happened to her then maybe I could have been more sympathetic to a desperate spiraling out of control situation, but with Fin I just didn't get it. It was too much.
So yeah this book was definitely not as good as the first one for me. You do get a happy ending, but getting there was very frustrating to read. I wish we would have gotten a few chapters from Brody's point of view just to see what he was thinking/feeling at certain times. That might have helped. But overall I wish I would have skipped it. It just made me not like the characters as much as I had after the first book.
*Note: After reading this book/writing this review I was informed by the author that this was actually the first book released in the series. She went back and wrote the prequel, Becoming Us, after this one. Which is interesting. I wonder how I would have enjoyed this story had I read it first. If I hadn't fallen in love with the characters already and didn't have that happy couple in my head. I'm still going to leave my review as is since I read it thinking this was the second book, but just wanted to include this note.
After reading and loving Becoming Us, the first book in this series and seeing how it ended I was pretty sure I wouldn't like A Broken Us as much. I was sure I would start hating Fin though I was hopeful the author would write it in a way that that didn't happen. Unfortunately that is exactly what happened. After falling in love with Brody in book one I really don't understand how Fin could do everything she does in this book. I just didn't get her and she made me angry. She was just all poor me the entire book when she is the one who caused all the problems. She is the one that wouldn't let Brody in. She is the one who is so upset with herself. She is the one that could have saved herself her heartache, but she didn't and she wouldn't listen/talk to anyone about her problems so she stayed poor, poor Fin for the whole thing. It was annoying.
So at the end of the first book we have the doctor giving Fin some bad news. We don't find out what it is, but she decides that she has to end it with Brody. Even though they have been together for a long time, are planning a life together, she is just going to break his heart into a billion pieces and not even tell him why. Oh, I hated that. I can't stand when people make decisions for other people. Like they can't decide what they want for their own lives. Like you know better. Oh, not good.
So Fin breaks Brody's heart and runs off to stay with her friend in London. She is all heartbroken and sad, but she makes some incredibly stupid decisions in this book. She was just soooo annoying! I didn't understand her at all. Really the issue is that it is not a problem with Brody it is a problem with herself. She is unhappy with herself so she tries to tell herself that it is all because of Brody that she is doing this. Ugh.
So she runs off to London and almost instantly meets a new hot guy and starts making out with him. But not completely into it since she is still so in love with Brody. Yeah. So in love that she just makes out with a near stranger cause that makes sense. She was just too all over the map for me in this read. She was horrible. And she just kept hurting Brody over and over again.
Oh then we have the completely contrived meeting of a family with an adopted daughter and realizing that omg! People can love each other as parents/children even if they are not biologically related?!? It was this great shocking thing to her which made me want to bang my head against the wall. Fin wasn't so stupid in the last book. She didn't seem to have so many insecurities. They were hinted at a time or two, but Brody helped her with that. Maybe that is the real issue - I didn't understand how the character I spent a book reading and getting to know suddenly turned into the person in this book. It just didn't make sense. If she had a bad past or something had happened to her then maybe I could have been more sympathetic to a desperate spiraling out of control situation, but with Fin I just didn't get it. It was too much.
So yeah this book was definitely not as good as the first one for me. You do get a happy ending, but getting there was very frustrating to read. I wish we would have gotten a few chapters from Brody's point of view just to see what he was thinking/feeling at certain times. That might have helped. But overall I wish I would have skipped it. It just made me not like the characters as much as I had after the first book.
*Note: After reading this book/writing this review I was informed by the author that this was actually the first book released in the series. She went back and wrote the prequel, Becoming Us, after this one. Which is interesting. I wonder how I would have enjoyed this story had I read it first. If I hadn't fallen in love with the characters already and didn't have that happy couple in my head. I'm still going to leave my review as is since I read it thinking this was the second book, but just wanted to include this note.
July 2, 2016
I enjoyed this one much more than the prequel.
Although it was an angsty read, it was a good angst that kept me on my toes. My only issue is that I've read this storyline before in a KA and although the execution was totally different, I experienced the same frustration in this that I felt reading the KA version - just tell him ffs! Grrr.
That said, I enjoyed this.
Thanks to the lovely Amy for my review copy. I hope you enjoyed the curly whirlies ;-)
Although it was an angsty read, it was a good angst that kept me on my toes. My only issue is that I've read this storyline before in a KA and although the execution was totally different, I experienced the same frustration in this that I felt reading the KA version - just tell him ffs! Grrr.
That said, I enjoyed this.
Thanks to the lovely Amy for my review copy. I hope you enjoyed the curly whirlies ;-)
September 23, 2014
Okay,Okay I don’t even know where to start with this one my emotions are everywhere right now. I’m frustrated and giddy and confused all at once and I’m not sure what my feelings really are but I’m going to try to summarize my feelings.
I’ve been putting off reading this book for a few days now. To be fair I was expecting a really deep book that would be really hard to want to read and continue with the book because of all of the feels. In the sense that I would be feeling so much that I would have to take a breather. But I actually I got something so much better I was invested and couldn’t put this book down until I got to the last page. I was so invested in the characters and their hardships that I couldn’t stop reading it was like binge watching a favorite show. I just couldn’t stop!
Finley was dealt a hard fate that I can’t even imagine. She felt like her world was falling apart and reacted accordingly. I might not of done the same things that she did but I could see why she did it and the thoughts behind it even if it wasn’t the best thought out plan in the world. She was such an interesting character. I loved her personality and who she was especially when she wasn’t focused on the problems she was facing. Everyone else could see how amazing she was and that running away wasn’t the best plan in the world but she had to solve the problem herself and I respect that.
Oh Brody, Where do I even start with Brody? God I loved him! How could I not he was so secure in who he was and the relationship that he was in that it was devastating to watch him so sad and heart broken through out this book. Finley broke his heart but he still came back to her and tried again and again to make it work because he love her with everything he was and I felt for him so much. I believed he behaved understandably when the big secret Finley was keeping from him finally came out. it wasn’t the secret that bothered him but the reason she hid it from him.
My biggest complaint in this book is the fact that Finley’s sister didn’t play a big part in most of the story. She plays a very important and big role in the end and I wish she was more involved.
There is no way I could conclude this review without talking about the secondary characters. They were so great and funny and witty. I loved them and I NEED a book about Leslie or Frank or Both, Yes both would be awesome!!!
I’ve been putting off reading this book for a few days now. To be fair I was expecting a really deep book that would be really hard to want to read and continue with the book because of all of the feels. In the sense that I would be feeling so much that I would have to take a breather. But I actually I got something so much better I was invested and couldn’t put this book down until I got to the last page. I was so invested in the characters and their hardships that I couldn’t stop reading it was like binge watching a favorite show. I just couldn’t stop!
Finley was dealt a hard fate that I can’t even imagine. She felt like her world was falling apart and reacted accordingly. I might not of done the same things that she did but I could see why she did it and the thoughts behind it even if it wasn’t the best thought out plan in the world. She was such an interesting character. I loved her personality and who she was especially when she wasn’t focused on the problems she was facing. Everyone else could see how amazing she was and that running away wasn’t the best plan in the world but she had to solve the problem herself and I respect that.
Oh Brody, Where do I even start with Brody? God I loved him! How could I not he was so secure in who he was and the relationship that he was in that it was devastating to watch him so sad and heart broken through out this book. Finley broke his heart but he still came back to her and tried again and again to make it work because he love her with everything he was and I felt for him so much. I believed he behaved understandably when the big secret Finley was keeping from him finally came out. it wasn’t the secret that bothered him but the reason she hid it from him.
My biggest complaint in this book is the fact that Finley’s sister didn’t play a big part in most of the story. She plays a very important and big role in the end and I wish she was more involved.
There is no way I could conclude this review without talking about the secondary characters. They were so great and funny and witty. I loved them and I NEED a book about Leslie or Frank or Both, Yes both would be awesome!!!
October 8, 2014
** BETH'S 4 STAR REVIEW **
Never be sorry for pain. Pain is what makes the good stuff good. It makes us appreciate the wonderful stuff.
A Broken Us is a beautiful story that from the moment I began reading to the moment I finished, it had me on an emotional rollercoaster. This book is also a story about pain, and finding a way to survive that pain. It is a story about two people who truly are soul mates that were meant to be together for all of time. All that quickly changes the moment Finley get news that almost any women would dread being told.
The story starts off shortly after Finley being given bad news that ends up breaking her. In trying to deal with it, rather than telling Brody and dealing with it together, she runs. Finley assumes he will only end things eventually because of what she has found out, so she decides to end things herself and then takes off to London indefinitely to be with her best friend to try to figure things out, giving herself distance from Brody. She tries to move on, even meeting a great guy, Liam, who tells her he’s a fixer and they become friends. But she soon realizes no matter how much time has passed or how much distance is between them, Brody is the one she will ever truly love.
I really enjoyed both of these characters and connected with them immediately. These two were on an emotional rollercoaster and I found myself feeling their emotions, my heart broke for both of them. Finley was broken, to be told the news she was given, would truly break any woman, so even though I wanted to shake her and say you are making the wrong choice here and scream at her to not run, I totally understood why. The news left her feeling like an incomplete woman so in her mind why would Brody want her. So she broke her own heart on her own terms rather than waiting for Brody to end things, but in the end, she broke Brody’s heart as well.
I loved Brody, he was so in love with Finley and was so heartbroken when Finley ended things suddenly with no reason and then took off. He was hurting so badly and when he lashed out at her, it was because he was so hurt but I loved that he fought for her and that he truly never gave up on “US”.
Overall I really enjoyed this story, it was such a great heartwarming read, although it had it heartbreaking moments. It was story of real life, that has heartbreak and sorrow but also had healing. Not everything is rosy and perfect, and this story had me shedding tears a few times for the amazing characters in this story. I must say I was a little worried that these two would be a bit sickly with the whole I love Us but that was not the case at all. This was a story about two people that loved each other so much that they were meant to be together and even though things didn’t take the path they had planned, these two found their way back to each other and were able to move past the hurt.
Never be sorry for pain. Pain is what makes the good stuff good. It makes us appreciate the wonderful stuff.
A Broken Us is a beautiful story that from the moment I began reading to the moment I finished, it had me on an emotional rollercoaster. This book is also a story about pain, and finding a way to survive that pain. It is a story about two people who truly are soul mates that were meant to be together for all of time. All that quickly changes the moment Finley get news that almost any women would dread being told.
The story starts off shortly after Finley being given bad news that ends up breaking her. In trying to deal with it, rather than telling Brody and dealing with it together, she runs. Finley assumes he will only end things eventually because of what she has found out, so she decides to end things herself and then takes off to London indefinitely to be with her best friend to try to figure things out, giving herself distance from Brody. She tries to move on, even meeting a great guy, Liam, who tells her he’s a fixer and they become friends. But she soon realizes no matter how much time has passed or how much distance is between them, Brody is the one she will ever truly love.
I really enjoyed both of these characters and connected with them immediately. These two were on an emotional rollercoaster and I found myself feeling their emotions, my heart broke for both of them. Finley was broken, to be told the news she was given, would truly break any woman, so even though I wanted to shake her and say you are making the wrong choice here and scream at her to not run, I totally understood why. The news left her feeling like an incomplete woman so in her mind why would Brody want her. So she broke her own heart on her own terms rather than waiting for Brody to end things, but in the end, she broke Brody’s heart as well.
I loved Brody, he was so in love with Finley and was so heartbroken when Finley ended things suddenly with no reason and then took off. He was hurting so badly and when he lashed out at her, it was because he was so hurt but I loved that he fought for her and that he truly never gave up on “US”.
Overall I really enjoyed this story, it was such a great heartwarming read, although it had it heartbreaking moments. It was story of real life, that has heartbreak and sorrow but also had healing. Not everything is rosy and perfect, and this story had me shedding tears a few times for the amazing characters in this story. I must say I was a little worried that these two would be a bit sickly with the whole I love Us but that was not the case at all. This was a story about two people that loved each other so much that they were meant to be together and even though things didn’t take the path they had planned, these two found their way back to each other and were able to move past the hurt.
December 13, 2018
Yeah NO!
You do not end a 5+ yr relationship without even talking to your partner. Then to fly off (and on the flight think to yourself, "I'll meet a nice Brit) and meet someone new so fast. Girl you were NEVER in love.
My heart broke for Brody and I won't read how Fin breaks his. Plus the same narrator as the first book and gah she is horrible.
I'd love to see a word count on the word "US" OMG shut up we get it. And I only made it to like chapter 4.
You do not end a 5+ yr relationship without even talking to your partner. Then to fly off (and on the flight think to yourself, "I'll meet a nice Brit) and meet someone new so fast. Girl you were NEVER in love.
My heart broke for Brody and I won't read how Fin breaks his. Plus the same narrator as the first book and gah she is horrible.
I'd love to see a word count on the word "US" OMG shut up we get it. And I only made it to like chapter 4.
November 26, 2014
Copy received from the author for an honest and unbiased review.
Wow... A Broken Us kicks you in the gut right from the first chapter.
Finley (Fin) and Brody have a wonderful love, a love for the ages. An "us" that cannot be broken.
But as the title suggest, it does get broken - and it will break the reader at the same time.
Once I started reading I could not put it down. From the heartbreaking start right through to the last word I was taken on an emotional rollercoaster, taken through every high and every low of their relationship.
I could understand why things happened the way they did, but I also wanted to scream at our loves to stop acting so stupid and to get their act together.
Particularly Fin, I felt that her actions were quite selfish, and though I know they were for self preservation. Made my heart break for Brody even more.
I may have read a fair bit of it through my tear too - because gees the hits just kept coming!
There are some great secondary characters, especially Leslie and Frank.
I enjoyed Ms Daws writing. I felt that the story flowed, was well paced and kept me hooked. So much that I read A Broken Us in one sitting.
This is the first work of Amy Daws that I have read, but I am keen to read more of the London Lovers series in the future.
Wow... A Broken Us kicks you in the gut right from the first chapter.
Finley (Fin) and Brody have a wonderful love, a love for the ages. An "us" that cannot be broken.
But as the title suggest, it does get broken - and it will break the reader at the same time.
Once I started reading I could not put it down. From the heartbreaking start right through to the last word I was taken on an emotional rollercoaster, taken through every high and every low of their relationship.
I could understand why things happened the way they did, but I also wanted to scream at our loves to stop acting so stupid and to get their act together.
Particularly Fin, I felt that her actions were quite selfish, and though I know they were for self preservation. Made my heart break for Brody even more.
I may have read a fair bit of it through my tear too - because gees the hits just kept coming!
There are some great secondary characters, especially Leslie and Frank.
I enjoyed Ms Daws writing. I felt that the story flowed, was well paced and kept me hooked. So much that I read A Broken Us in one sitting.
This is the first work of Amy Daws that I have read, but I am keen to read more of the London Lovers series in the future.
October 9, 2014
4 Wonderful Angsty Stars!
Review by Alison East
So I didn't know what was going to happen in this story- but from the title, I kind of figured that something bad was going to happen from the beginning and it certainly did.
Finley gets a diagnosis from her doctor that changes her world and turns it upside down. Finley realizes that she will never be able to give Brody what she thinks they both badly want. Instead of Brody bolting, it's Fin who leaves.
Fin takes off to London to try to forget the love that they shared between them. Her friend Lesley and some others try their best to help her heal- especially someone named Liam. He thinks he can be just who she needs to get over Brody and move forward. Then after a change of heart- she realizes her past is not dead and she is supposed to be back home with Brody.
I loved the plot, it was well developed and it made me feel all the feelings in the books that I should. Upset, happy, angry- all the dang feels.
Fin's journey is up and down and full of topsy turvy twists, but she has to take the journey, as painful as it is, to figure out what she really wants, and who it is that she wants for her future.
There is a little twist that I was not expecting. I loved the romance between Fin and Brody. I hate that Fin shattered what they had, but I think it was necessary in order for them to find their way back to each other. The characters are well developed and totally believable. I enjoyed the secondary characters and how they added to the main characters' story.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this romance from new author Amy Daws. And I can guarantee you, I will read the next book that she writes. This book captivated me from start to finish!
Review by Alison East
So I didn't know what was going to happen in this story- but from the title, I kind of figured that something bad was going to happen from the beginning and it certainly did.
Finley gets a diagnosis from her doctor that changes her world and turns it upside down. Finley realizes that she will never be able to give Brody what she thinks they both badly want. Instead of Brody bolting, it's Fin who leaves.
Fin takes off to London to try to forget the love that they shared between them. Her friend Lesley and some others try their best to help her heal- especially someone named Liam. He thinks he can be just who she needs to get over Brody and move forward. Then after a change of heart- she realizes her past is not dead and she is supposed to be back home with Brody.
I loved the plot, it was well developed and it made me feel all the feelings in the books that I should. Upset, happy, angry- all the dang feels.
Fin's journey is up and down and full of topsy turvy twists, but she has to take the journey, as painful as it is, to figure out what she really wants, and who it is that she wants for her future.
There is a little twist that I was not expecting. I loved the romance between Fin and Brody. I hate that Fin shattered what they had, but I think it was necessary in order for them to find their way back to each other. The characters are well developed and totally believable. I enjoyed the secondary characters and how they added to the main characters' story.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this romance from new author Amy Daws. And I can guarantee you, I will read the next book that she writes. This book captivated me from start to finish!
April 22, 2015
My Rating:
4.5
Favorite Quotes:
“Thank the Lord, you’ve showered! I didn’t want to be the one to tell you this, but I could literally smell your pitties last night at the pub. I nearly vomited in my lager. It was a travesty!”
“I’m a freaking humping pervert of epic proportions and I’ve shamed myself into celibacy.”
“Pain is what makes the good stuff good. It makes us appreciate the wonderful,”
“Only you could have made me feel like the woman I am meant to be and not the work in progress I really am.”
My Review:
This book has left me feeling a bit frayed, and had me tattered and torn during a great deal of it, but I was also smirking and chuckling in other spots. Ms. Daws took me on an emotional journey of hills and peaks and valleys, and did it several times in one book. I wasn’t expecting to be travelling those depths and was surprised to find myself so affected by the story, but I most likely would not have if it weren’t for her artful wording. She held me captive and unable to stop, even when I found it painful and wanting to toss my beloved kindle. She has a knack for emotive writing that is equally well balanced by her playful and cleverly written humorous scenes. She also has deft skills in creating sizzling hot sensual encounters. She broke my heart and I grew anxious she wasn’t going to put it back together again. No spoilers here, and thankfully, no cliffhanger either – yay! I am eager to start her next book.
4.5
Favorite Quotes:
“Thank the Lord, you’ve showered! I didn’t want to be the one to tell you this, but I could literally smell your pitties last night at the pub. I nearly vomited in my lager. It was a travesty!”
“I’m a freaking humping pervert of epic proportions and I’ve shamed myself into celibacy.”
“Pain is what makes the good stuff good. It makes us appreciate the wonderful,”
“Only you could have made me feel like the woman I am meant to be and not the work in progress I really am.”
My Review:
This book has left me feeling a bit frayed, and had me tattered and torn during a great deal of it, but I was also smirking and chuckling in other spots. Ms. Daws took me on an emotional journey of hills and peaks and valleys, and did it several times in one book. I wasn’t expecting to be travelling those depths and was surprised to find myself so affected by the story, but I most likely would not have if it weren’t for her artful wording. She held me captive and unable to stop, even when I found it painful and wanting to toss my beloved kindle. She has a knack for emotive writing that is equally well balanced by her playful and cleverly written humorous scenes. She also has deft skills in creating sizzling hot sensual encounters. She broke my heart and I grew anxious she wasn’t going to put it back together again. No spoilers here, and thankfully, no cliffhanger either – yay! I am eager to start her next book.
March 14, 2015
This is part two in Finley and Brody's story but in actual fact this book came first and then the prequel was written. I'm glad i was able to read the series this way around, as I felt more connected to the characters especially Brody. Amy has an unique talent for writing the most angst filled books but lacing them with some great loud out loud moments - pure genius !
The end of book 1 left us with a cliffy. Book 2 continues straight after Finley has received some earth shattering news, news she feels that because of Brody will no longer want her. Her answer is to leave Brody and start over in London a city Finley has always wanted to visit. Living with her best friend Lesley and her friend Frank leads to some memorable moments. In book 1 I loved Mark's own brand of cray, cray in this book Frank steals the spotlight he is outstanding funny but shows his caring side when Finley needs him making Frank the ultimate gay best friend. I don't want to give to much of the story away as you need to experience the angst first hand but it's a roller coaster of a ride taking your emotions to heights and depths like never before leaving on a heap on the floor. To say I loved this book is understatement, I felt I lived this book.
I was lucky to stumbled across this talented author, this book puts Amy Daws on my favourite author list can't wait for more London Lovers books and more Frank !
The end of book 1 left us with a cliffy. Book 2 continues straight after Finley has received some earth shattering news, news she feels that because of Brody will no longer want her. Her answer is to leave Brody and start over in London a city Finley has always wanted to visit. Living with her best friend Lesley and her friend Frank leads to some memorable moments. In book 1 I loved Mark's own brand of cray, cray in this book Frank steals the spotlight he is outstanding funny but shows his caring side when Finley needs him making Frank the ultimate gay best friend. I don't want to give to much of the story away as you need to experience the angst first hand but it's a roller coaster of a ride taking your emotions to heights and depths like never before leaving on a heap on the floor. To say I loved this book is understatement, I felt I lived this book.
I was lucky to stumbled across this talented author, this book puts Amy Daws on my favourite author list can't wait for more London Lovers books and more Frank !
January 11, 2016
I felt a lot of GAHs, and also sobbed a bunch of sobs. And there were also some solid LOLs. And there's a 25783000000% chance I cheered a lil at the end. But I think my most common feeling I felt was the incredibly strong urge to jump inside my kindle and shake the crap outta Finley. Because NO FINLEY STHAP THAT!!!!!
The emotional roller coaster Finley went through hit really close to home, so I desperately wanted to cuddle her and tell her everything was going to be perfect, skip all the heart wrenching bits and jump to the end. Since that obviously wasn't an option, I decided to call Amy Daws up myself and tell her to STHAP. Because DAMNIT AMY, MY FEELS. STHAP ABUSING MY FEELS!!! So I picked up the phone, and insisted I speak to her at once. My plan was again foiled when guest services responded to my demands with "I'm sorry, but nobody by that name works here," so Amy got away with abusing my feels.
In conclusion: I bleeping loved it.
The emotional roller coaster Finley went through hit really close to home, so I desperately wanted to cuddle her and tell her everything was going to be perfect, skip all the heart wrenching bits and jump to the end. Since that obviously wasn't an option, I decided to call Amy Daws up myself and tell her to STHAP. Because DAMNIT AMY, MY FEELS. STHAP ABUSING MY FEELS!!! So I picked up the phone, and insisted I speak to her at once. My plan was again foiled when guest services responded to my demands with "I'm sorry, but nobody by that name works here," so Amy got away with abusing my feels.
In conclusion: I bleeping loved it.
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April 12, 2020“Something wrong is not right”(lol) when we think the male mc is way too good for the heroine. Heroines make or break a book for me. In this book, female mc seems to be a stupid, heartless, brainless bitch for being with a man for 5 years both so in love but when something bad happens you run for the hills,breaking your boyfriend’s heart in the process because you think he won’t accept your situation? How come you don’t know the man after 5 years together and in love and so soon finds another man in a club to making out with? Can’t relate to weak,pathetic, stupid women. If someone is curious just read the 1 and 2 stars reviews.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 8, 2017
HAD to read this given how book 1 finished ... and I'm very happy with how this ended although moments early in this one were annoying because I had a hard time understanding the heroines decisions. But, it came together for me and I was happy with the conclusion!
September 6, 2014
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 for Goodreads and Amazon purposes.
The story starts with Finlay leaving her boyfriend, Brody, after 5 years together when she discovers that she can't have children. She is convinced that he will leave her as soon as he finds out, and thinks that he deserves so much more out of life and to have children of his own, so she leaves him. She doesn't tell him why, or where she is going, but moves from America to London to be with her best friend Leslie.
Leslie and Finlay are best friends and I loved the friendship they shared. Their housemate Frank is hilarious and I laughed a lot reading about him.
From the very beginning of the story I struggled to connect to Finlay. I didn't quite understand how she had just left Brody with no warning after they had been together for so long. I did warm towards Finlay more as the story developed but found some of her actions quite selfish.
I did have a lot of sympathy for Brody, he had no clue what was happening or why his life was being torn apart and the woman he was so obviously in love with was walking out on him. He really was such a genuinely nice guy and my heart broke for him. He acted exactly as I hoped he would and loved him more by the end of the book.
I would have liked Cadence, Finlay's sister to have more of a main role throughout the story, rather than just phone calls between them both given that she is a very important character towards the end.
Sadly I don't think this book was to my taste, hence the star rating I have decided to give. I feel that there was quite a lot of toing and froing in the story and a lot seemed to happen towards the very end of the book. I do think that it will appeal to a lot of readers and sure that other people will enjoy it.
The story starts with Finlay leaving her boyfriend, Brody, after 5 years together when she discovers that she can't have children. She is convinced that he will leave her as soon as he finds out, and thinks that he deserves so much more out of life and to have children of his own, so she leaves him. She doesn't tell him why, or where she is going, but moves from America to London to be with her best friend Leslie.
Leslie and Finlay are best friends and I loved the friendship they shared. Their housemate Frank is hilarious and I laughed a lot reading about him.
From the very beginning of the story I struggled to connect to Finlay. I didn't quite understand how she had just left Brody with no warning after they had been together for so long. I did warm towards Finlay more as the story developed but found some of her actions quite selfish.
I did have a lot of sympathy for Brody, he had no clue what was happening or why his life was being torn apart and the woman he was so obviously in love with was walking out on him. He really was such a genuinely nice guy and my heart broke for him. He acted exactly as I hoped he would and loved him more by the end of the book.
I would have liked Cadence, Finlay's sister to have more of a main role throughout the story, rather than just phone calls between them both given that she is a very important character towards the end.
Sadly I don't think this book was to my taste, hence the star rating I have decided to give. I feel that there was quite a lot of toing and froing in the story and a lot seemed to happen towards the very end of the book. I do think that it will appeal to a lot of readers and sure that other people will enjoy it.
February 9, 2017
When I read book 1 I was happy that Finley found Brody and they were happy and in love with "us" after everything that happened with Jake and of course the book had to end with a major cliffhanger. Book 2 was a major disappointment to me in so many ways to the point that I basically would slam my kindle reading the crap that Finley did in this book. First of all if you are so in love with a beautiful man and have been together for 5 freaking years that you can always feel the love Brody has for Finley why in the freaking hell would you just leave him and think so horrible of him that he would not want to be with you because you cant have children. That was mistake #1 for me. She obviously did not know him to be with him for 5 years that she thought that. Then she leaves to London across the world to be with her BFF Leslie and instead of being so heartbroken like she says she is and so in pain to leave Brody, she goes out clubbing with Leslie and friends the next day after she gets there and to make it worse she meets a guy (Liam). Really!?!? WTF is wrong with that girl. That was mistake #2 for me. I honestly think Brody was way too good for her and did not deserve to be with her. I wanted something different reading this book but I cant stand bitches when they cheat and to me what she did with Liam was cheating since the minute Brody shows up in London she acts like "oh he is just a friend who wanted more" but she had no problems making out with him in her room. I did not like Finley in this book and again was so disappointed. Felt the heartbreak for Cadence and im happy that Brody and Fin had their happy in the end but still felt that she was immature and selfish and Brody was way too good for her.
October 17, 2014
okay - i gotta say that for a genera i don't usually read i was flat surprised on how much liked this book!!!!!! (my preference is more the paranormal type) This book made me scream, laugh, and cry. Honestly, i liked the secondary characters more than the primos. Their personalities were all over the charts. It was a nice to read about realistic peeps. I will admit that i had a difficult time connecting with the main chicka. most of the time i wanted to strangle her but her down to earth personality made me like her a little more. I shouldn't say it, ugh, i gotta say it!!! FIN ENDS UP WITH THE WRONG GUY!!!!! oHHH! It was an epic burn when she jumped into the WRONG guy's arms. BOOO!!(this was one of my many "i want to throw this book across the room moments")
Anyways, I loved that the author wrote in first person. It speeds the story along nicely. I have never been to London, but feel like i can connect, tho it would have been nice to see some sites while sitting on my couch lol ;)Can't wait to read more by this author, especially since i read this book in two days.
Anyways, I loved that the author wrote in first person. It speeds the story along nicely. I have never been to London, but feel like i can connect, tho it would have been nice to see some sites while sitting on my couch lol ;)Can't wait to read more by this author, especially since i read this book in two days.
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April 8, 2017
I didn't enjoy this one. The story was stretched too far, and frankly, the heroine was a spoiled, insecure brat. Her actions, especially once she was in London, were gross and inappropriate for someone fresh from a 5 year relationship. The back and forth gave me whiplash. I read endurance first from this author, and clearly her plots improved over time.
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September 11, 2017
The reality of fertility issues and miscarriages is a strong twist to this story; but unfortunately I am still not into the main couple. The heroine is as unlikable as it gets.
September 29, 2014
The Story:
Finley has the perfect life, well perfect for her. Committed to a man who loves 'us,' an irreplaceable entity that came to fruition when the two met at university. They have been inseparable since.
Soon after meeting, they entered a commitment, that we might say is similar to marriage, but they don't believe in the 'old' sacrament, so they just commit fully to the 'us.' Each moment spent together makes the bond stronger. They understand each other, everything about them and their lives intertwines. Finally, they decide that a family is the next stap in making the 'us' a true bond.
However, life has something else in mind. Fin receives an unexpected jolt, when she heads to her GP appointment. Her whole life and self are ripped apart. She doesn't know what to do next. The only thing she knows is that 'us' will never be the same again. So she does what she knows best, and runs.
A few weeks and thousand miles later Fin finds herself in London, creating a new life for herself, far away from the pain and temptation that is the 'us.' She does as anyone does when they hurt - hide the emotions away, puts on her brave face, meets cute Brits and forges a new Fin.
However, she can't seem to commit to the new her. Something, deep inside, keeps pulling her home. No matter how hard she tries, what she does or he does, Fin can't seem to forget what it was like to be us. She feels the urge to be with her true love, but will it ruin or make her?
What Did I Think?
This book is fantastic. It reaches out and touches on some of the important relationship issues and feelings, that touch most of our lives, but we don't want to discuss.
You find yourself comparing some of the situations and emotions to times in your life, which instantly attaches you to the character, making you love her. Your heart cringes for the main characters, and is undoubtably ripped out for the issues that they have to face.
I like the depth of characters and how really Daws has made them. You truly get to know enough about all of them, especially Fin, to be able to feel as though she's your best mate, and you are right alongside her, holding her hand through all the good, bad and ugly that she goes through.
More than once, I found my self angry, moved to tears or happy - right along with the characters. It is not often that you can really feel a book, but this is one such book.
The pace is excellent, not leaving you to longer on any event or issue long enough to get bored, but still sticking with it long enough to give the details to make it real. I like this, as it means the story is fast paced, but not so much so that It loses its plausibility.
OVERALL: I would highly recommend this book to anyone. Specifically, it would be a good book to anyone who has gone through or is going through relationship issues, oh wait that's all of us. So, trust me, grab a copy of this brilliant book and indulge in the hidden gem that is Fin and her life.
August 15, 2020
**I received this book in exchange for an honest review**
Ugh, I just finished & I'm super emotional, so please excuse me if I get flustered.
Alright, so I proofed Amy's Becoming Us and I can confidently tell you that you NEED to read it. Not because it affects your understand of this one, but because it's beautiful and will make you feel even more about Brody and Finley and their beautiful love.
So what I really love is how the characters are developed, not just space fillers. Like, I love Frank. Not because he's the funny gay guy, but because he's a wonderful character. He's not just funny and gay; he's deep and broken and full of so much love.
Leslie is Leslie and I wish I had a best friend like her. She's not just there for the good and bad, she's there for the insane and depressing and soul crushing moments.
Even the characters that you don't really get to know you will love. You don't learn that much about them or have real long moments with them, but the ones you do have will make you love them. Mitch and Julie are roommates and
even though they aren't as big a part of Finley's life as Frank and Leslie, but when they are around you definitely like them.
So this story definitely had me laughing my ass off with all the hilarious moments that went on. I mean, the essence of the story is really depressing, but the lesson that life continues is really beautiful. Even though Finley's life is thrown into a tailspin she can still laugh and dance and be happy.
I really fell in love when i met Mr. & Mrs. Adamson and Sheila. Their story is so sad, but the lesson they too from it changes lives. And I love how they were introduced and the parallel their story had to Finley's.
While I did laugh my butt off multiple times, I also snot cried. I cried when Finley got the devastating news because it's my worst fear with my PCOS. I cried when she made her decision to leave because I have the same thoughts. I cried because I knew exactly how she felt and all I wanted to do was hug her & tell her that life happens but we continue.
I cried when Cadence lost her innocent baby boy and gave a beautifully heart wrenching poem at his memorial. I cried when Brody asked Finley to marry him and when they got married, I cried when they gave their vows.
I cried because this is the love story I want my life to be. I want my own Brody, I want a Frank and Leslie, I want to be okay with the possibility that my body may never reproduce.
This story is beautifully written and told. It will make you get emotional and it will make you laugh. It will make you look at that special someone in your life and thank them for everything they do. It will make you feel grateful for the little things, laugh at the crazy, and cry about the unfathomable.
I highly recommend this book and I can NOT wait to read London Bound, Leslie and Theo's story.
Ugh, I just finished & I'm super emotional, so please excuse me if I get flustered.
Alright, so I proofed Amy's Becoming Us and I can confidently tell you that you NEED to read it. Not because it affects your understand of this one, but because it's beautiful and will make you feel even more about Brody and Finley and their beautiful love.
So what I really love is how the characters are developed, not just space fillers. Like, I love Frank. Not because he's the funny gay guy, but because he's a wonderful character. He's not just funny and gay; he's deep and broken and full of so much love.
Leslie is Leslie and I wish I had a best friend like her. She's not just there for the good and bad, she's there for the insane and depressing and soul crushing moments.
Even the characters that you don't really get to know you will love. You don't learn that much about them or have real long moments with them, but the ones you do have will make you love them. Mitch and Julie are roommates and
even though they aren't as big a part of Finley's life as Frank and Leslie, but when they are around you definitely like them.
So this story definitely had me laughing my ass off with all the hilarious moments that went on. I mean, the essence of the story is really depressing, but the lesson that life continues is really beautiful. Even though Finley's life is thrown into a tailspin she can still laugh and dance and be happy.
I really fell in love when i met Mr. & Mrs. Adamson and Sheila. Their story is so sad, but the lesson they too from it changes lives. And I love how they were introduced and the parallel their story had to Finley's.
While I did laugh my butt off multiple times, I also snot cried. I cried when Finley got the devastating news because it's my worst fear with my PCOS. I cried when she made her decision to leave because I have the same thoughts. I cried because I knew exactly how she felt and all I wanted to do was hug her & tell her that life happens but we continue.
I cried when Cadence lost her innocent baby boy and gave a beautifully heart wrenching poem at his memorial. I cried when Brody asked Finley to marry him and when they got married, I cried when they gave their vows.
I cried because this is the love story I want my life to be. I want my own Brody, I want a Frank and Leslie, I want to be okay with the possibility that my body may never reproduce.
This story is beautifully written and told. It will make you get emotional and it will make you laugh. It will make you look at that special someone in your life and thank them for everything they do. It will make you feel grateful for the little things, laugh at the crazy, and cry about the unfathomable.
I highly recommend this book and I can NOT wait to read London Bound, Leslie and Theo's story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 21, 2014
This book was a complete surprise to me. I had wanted to read it from the first time I heard about what it was going to be about. I am a devoted fan of Amy Daws as I read her first book which was the story of her journey to motherhood after much heartbreak. The book was called Chasing Hope. When I found out what the plot of “A Broken Us” was, I immediately decided I wanted it to be my next novel I read. I knew it wouldn’t be out for a couple months, so I was going to wait, buy the eBook, and read it when it came out. Amy Daws has now become a good friend of mine on my Facebook page and I decided to follow her and be in her many giveaways before her book actually came out. One day she was doing an ARC eBook giveaway on her Facebook page and I decided to participate. I did not know it, but a week went by and I was participating in her Facebook “A Broken Us” cover party page and had won a magnet for my participation in the group, when she told me that I won an ARC eBook of “A Broken Us”. I was ecstatic! I was going to be able to read this book before millions of women had the chance to read and review it. I did not read this book overnight. I knew I wanted to “savor” every word and page because I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that reading her words and writing helped me escape a little, just as Finley, the main female character did in the story as well. The story is about a woman, Finley, and a man, Brody. Brody and Finley are madly in love and almost inseparable. Finley has just been given the news from her doctor that she can’t have children; this is a kick in the “uterus” for her. She immediately feels that Brody will not want to be with her without having an “Us” baby. When she hears this from her doctor she freaks out and decides to drop everything, her job, family, and the love of her life, Brody, to make another life in London, England where her childhood best friend lives. She soon learns that life is too precious and the story unfolds when Brody flies to see her in England. Very passionate and emotional, this story will make you want to cry, laugh, and search your heart for another ounce of “hope” when you’re feeling hopeless. Beautiful, inspiring, and heart-felt are the words that describe how wonderful this storyline is despite the horrible diagnosis of “If” or infertility may bring, despite all that it is amazing what the human spirit and heart will feel and go through with the love of your family, friends, and your partner/husband by your side. I highly recommend anyone reading this novel, whether your weathering the storms and journey of your own “IF” story or not. I will never forget this novel! Thanks for helping me realize, "I am enough" Amy!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 20, 2014
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
I had read Amy Daws memoir, Chasing Hope, and I absolutely loved the book. I normally don't read memoirs, but I read this one. And I'm glad I did because I got introduced to an emotional, epic, gut churning, ugly crying kind of story. It captivated me and I felt like I was going through the experience with her. I truly felt like a part of her life at that time. It was amazing.
So, because I liked it so much, Amy asked me to read her first fiction novel, a romance. *Groan* You know me; I don't read romance very often. I am a super snob when it comes to the romance genre. But, this was Amy and I had liked her writing style in Chasing Hope so I figured, what the hell! Let me tell you right now that I could not put this book down!! And when I was forced to (you know, kids have to eat), I was really mad! I did not want to stop reading about the love of Finley & Brody. I also fell in love with Frank, this really awesome character that Finley meets in London. I know that Frank and I would be BFF's in real life. He totally deserves his own book. I hope he gets one. Maybe with a little me thrown in there too. ;)
I read this in one day which is unusual for me when reading a romance. I really enjoyed the characters in the story and I laughed and smiled a lot. I also cried and had my heart broken. I pretty much experienced every emotion that a human being is capable of when reading this. It was such a good read though! I know I said I don't like romance novels and I'm a snob, but I really and truly liked this one. Amy made it different. It's not the same cookie-cutter type of romance that's out there everywhere. She has this way of writing that when you are reading these beautiful heartfelt sentiments, you just become wrapped up in the story like a warm, soft blanket. Amy also treats the reader like an intelligent person and doesn't have to spell everything out for them. It's fantastic to read a book like that. I am hooked on Amy and can't wait to read more. I want the cracks!!
I had read Amy Daws memoir, Chasing Hope, and I absolutely loved the book. I normally don't read memoirs, but I read this one. And I'm glad I did because I got introduced to an emotional, epic, gut churning, ugly crying kind of story. It captivated me and I felt like I was going through the experience with her. I truly felt like a part of her life at that time. It was amazing.
So, because I liked it so much, Amy asked me to read her first fiction novel, a romance. *Groan* You know me; I don't read romance very often. I am a super snob when it comes to the romance genre. But, this was Amy and I had liked her writing style in Chasing Hope so I figured, what the hell! Let me tell you right now that I could not put this book down!! And when I was forced to (you know, kids have to eat), I was really mad! I did not want to stop reading about the love of Finley & Brody. I also fell in love with Frank, this really awesome character that Finley meets in London. I know that Frank and I would be BFF's in real life. He totally deserves his own book. I hope he gets one. Maybe with a little me thrown in there too. ;)
I read this in one day which is unusual for me when reading a romance. I really enjoyed the characters in the story and I laughed and smiled a lot. I also cried and had my heart broken. I pretty much experienced every emotion that a human being is capable of when reading this. It was such a good read though! I know I said I don't like romance novels and I'm a snob, but I really and truly liked this one. Amy made it different. It's not the same cookie-cutter type of romance that's out there everywhere. She has this way of writing that when you are reading these beautiful heartfelt sentiments, you just become wrapped up in the story like a warm, soft blanket. Amy also treats the reader like an intelligent person and doesn't have to spell everything out for them. It's fantastic to read a book like that. I am hooked on Amy and can't wait to read more. I want the cracks!!
October 6, 2014
A BROKEN US by Amy Daws
5 out of 5 STARS
I absolutely loved this story! Ms. Daws' writing is a delight to read. It will have you so entertained you will not put it down. Her writing takes you on a journey of a young girl facing life and when her future changes due to bad news. It is so deep that you will fall in love with these characters and feel every emotion they face. Finley is in love but a five year relationship with Brody is on the line. Their entire relationship is based on 'us' and finding out that she can't have kids has changed everything. Now Finley has to tell Body the truth but her fear of him leaving her is to much for her to bare. So she decides to suddenly break it off and leave for London without letting Brody in on the news. Finley uses the excuse to reunite with her long time friend, Leslie, who now lives in London, to get away and start new. She is hoping to start fresh and move on but her love for Brody is to strong and her plans don't go her way. The strength in friendships between Finley and her new family in England and old family back in the states is what she needs to mend this feeling of broken, but is it enough? On special work assignment, Finley is fortunate to meet with a small business that specialized in making special jewelry. This family owned company has a personal story that hits very close to home with Finley giving her the hope and faith to go on in her life and be everything for Brody even if it means she can't have his child. Does Finley give Brody a chance or will she move on with a new love she met in London? Will Brody win her back? Will he want Finley back after he knows the truth? Will Finley ever heal the broken feeling of being a women who can't have kids by giving birth? Hang on to your seats when you read this page turner! The hope this story gives you will have your spirits lifted and you will appreciate the miracle of life. It's a must read and one to add to your TBR list!
5 out of 5 STARS
I absolutely loved this story! Ms. Daws' writing is a delight to read. It will have you so entertained you will not put it down. Her writing takes you on a journey of a young girl facing life and when her future changes due to bad news. It is so deep that you will fall in love with these characters and feel every emotion they face. Finley is in love but a five year relationship with Brody is on the line. Their entire relationship is based on 'us' and finding out that she can't have kids has changed everything. Now Finley has to tell Body the truth but her fear of him leaving her is to much for her to bare. So she decides to suddenly break it off and leave for London without letting Brody in on the news. Finley uses the excuse to reunite with her long time friend, Leslie, who now lives in London, to get away and start new. She is hoping to start fresh and move on but her love for Brody is to strong and her plans don't go her way. The strength in friendships between Finley and her new family in England and old family back in the states is what she needs to mend this feeling of broken, but is it enough? On special work assignment, Finley is fortunate to meet with a small business that specialized in making special jewelry. This family owned company has a personal story that hits very close to home with Finley giving her the hope and faith to go on in her life and be everything for Brody even if it means she can't have his child. Does Finley give Brody a chance or will she move on with a new love she met in London? Will Brody win her back? Will he want Finley back after he knows the truth? Will Finley ever heal the broken feeling of being a women who can't have kids by giving birth? Hang on to your seats when you read this page turner! The hope this story gives you will have your spirits lifted and you will appreciate the miracle of life. It's a must read and one to add to your TBR list!
September 23, 2014
There is no tender beginning for A Broken Us by Amy Daws. The heartache begins from the moment her pen hit the page. In Amy Daw’s debut contemporary romance, Finley’s picture-perfect world gets pummeled when she gets a hard dose of reality from her doctor that changes everything.
Finley’s life plan takes a sudden turn when she realizes that she will never be able to give Brody the baby that they have tried so hard to make. Instead of facing it head on with his help, Fin runs, breaking Brody’s heart.
Fin runs to London in an effort to forget Brody and the “love of us” that they shared. With the help of her friend, Lesley, and Lesley’s roommates and friends Fin starts unpacking her past, leaving it behind and moving on with the help of Liam, a self-proclaimed “fixer”, and she hope he is exactly what she needs to forget. But when Liam wants to help Finley unpack her baggage for good, she realizes that her heart is still back home…with Brody.
Fin’s complex journey leads her to discover a wonderful family with an adopted daughter and her heart begins to open, soften, and her head begins the healing journey that will take her back to “us”.
The pacing is quite steady; some new truth is always waiting around the next corner for Fin and Brody, that readers likely won’t expect. The romance feels natural as well, as Fin and Brody move back toward each other. Fin’s hesitation about their future, in spite of her undeniable love for Brody, adds believability. Throughout, Amy Daws delivers well-developed characters; each major player in the story has his or her fair share of flaws which adds dimension to the story.
A dynamic contemporary romance, as unstoppable as the attraction between the book’s two main characters. Highly recommended and incredible writing for Amy's first novel.
~ Patricia, Room With Books ~ © Sep 23, 2014
Finley’s life plan takes a sudden turn when she realizes that she will never be able to give Brody the baby that they have tried so hard to make. Instead of facing it head on with his help, Fin runs, breaking Brody’s heart.
Fin runs to London in an effort to forget Brody and the “love of us” that they shared. With the help of her friend, Lesley, and Lesley’s roommates and friends Fin starts unpacking her past, leaving it behind and moving on with the help of Liam, a self-proclaimed “fixer”, and she hope he is exactly what she needs to forget. But when Liam wants to help Finley unpack her baggage for good, she realizes that her heart is still back home…with Brody.
Fin’s complex journey leads her to discover a wonderful family with an adopted daughter and her heart begins to open, soften, and her head begins the healing journey that will take her back to “us”.
The pacing is quite steady; some new truth is always waiting around the next corner for Fin and Brody, that readers likely won’t expect. The romance feels natural as well, as Fin and Brody move back toward each other. Fin’s hesitation about their future, in spite of her undeniable love for Brody, adds believability. Throughout, Amy Daws delivers well-developed characters; each major player in the story has his or her fair share of flaws which adds dimension to the story.
A dynamic contemporary romance, as unstoppable as the attraction between the book’s two main characters. Highly recommended and incredible writing for Amy's first novel.
~ Patricia, Room With Books ~ © Sep 23, 2014
October 7, 2014
4 stars but really 4 tears
This book was an emotional roller coaster for me. I was all over the place, laughing, screaming, crying and then doing them all over again. I felt I understood why Finley did what she did. As women we are expected to be able to provide certain things in a relationship; when we are lacking, it causes us grief and heartache. But I also saw Brody’s side when it was all out in the open. Love is a powerful thing and self doubt can be even worse.
Finley and Brody have been an US for years. They have an unbreakable love until one day Finley decides that Brody would be better off without her. She feels like she will be holding him back from his dreams. So she up and leaves. No questions, no answers.
Brody is beyond mad. He can not believe that Finley would throw all they had away for time. What time does she need? He has so many questions, yet Finley is unable to answer then.
Not only does Finley move away but to London. She is enjoying her time with her best friend but she is still fighting with her heart for the US that she left back home with Brody. As things are going along, Liam entered the pictures. He does make Finley feel again. Then Brody is there. He is in London.
Finley realizes that she wants an US more than anything and will have to tell Brody the truth. But her biggest fear happens once the truth is revealed. Brody leaves. He is more than furious; he can not understand how Finley could think so little of him.
An emergency back home has Finley back in the States. She has to not only deal with the loss of Brody in her life but also a loss within her family. She is doing what she can to cope. But this throws Finley and Brody in each others lives.
This book was an emotional roller coaster for me. I was all over the place, laughing, screaming, crying and then doing them all over again. I felt I understood why Finley did what she did. As women we are expected to be able to provide certain things in a relationship; when we are lacking, it causes us grief and heartache. But I also saw Brody’s side when it was all out in the open. Love is a powerful thing and self doubt can be even worse.
Finley and Brody have been an US for years. They have an unbreakable love until one day Finley decides that Brody would be better off without her. She feels like she will be holding him back from his dreams. So she up and leaves. No questions, no answers.
Brody is beyond mad. He can not believe that Finley would throw all they had away for time. What time does she need? He has so many questions, yet Finley is unable to answer then.
Not only does Finley move away but to London. She is enjoying her time with her best friend but she is still fighting with her heart for the US that she left back home with Brody. As things are going along, Liam entered the pictures. He does make Finley feel again. Then Brody is there. He is in London.
Finley realizes that she wants an US more than anything and will have to tell Brody the truth. But her biggest fear happens once the truth is revealed. Brody leaves. He is more than furious; he can not understand how Finley could think so little of him.
An emergency back home has Finley back in the States. She has to not only deal with the loss of Brody in her life but also a loss within her family. She is doing what she can to cope. But this throws Finley and Brody in each others lives.
March 16, 2015
I would like to thank Amy Daws for gifting me this book so I may bring you this review.
A Broken Us by Amy Daws is the second book in the series London Bound Series. Amy’s first book in the series was Becoming Us. I highly suggest that you read Becoming Us first so you can learn more about Finley’s and Brody’s relationship.
Wow! I thought Becoming Us by Amy Daws was good….but this was by far better!!
My heart went out to Finley!! I hated knowing the one thing she wanted to give Brody she couldn’t. Finley thought if Brody found out that he would leave her. So, she up and left him and went to London. Not even talking to Brody about why she left. The sad thing was Finley was still madly in love with Brody. There was no denying that fact.
Finley, totally upset me by leaving Brody in the dark about everything!! He was clueless and had no idea what was going on. Finley was Brody’s world!
Frank and his flamboyantly gay personality was my favorite character of the whole book!! He brought humor to every aspect of the story!! I would so totally want to go out with him!!
Some passages in the book I enjoyed were:
We pass a couple of woman with tiny babies in strollers. My heart hurts just looking at them. I wonder how they got their precious little miracles. Was it easy? Was it hard? Do they know what a true gift they have? Do their husbands know how lucky they are to have fertile wives? The more I look at them, the angrier I get because it’s quite likely they don’t appreciate al they have been given, and I would!
“Okay, so….the all-denim look,” I lean back to examine him more fully. “Is this considered fasionable here in the UK, or are you headed down to a hoedown later?”
“Ooooo, what’s a hoedown? I want one!” he asks, eagerly.
A Broken Us by Amy Daws is the second book in the series London Bound Series. Amy’s first book in the series was Becoming Us. I highly suggest that you read Becoming Us first so you can learn more about Finley’s and Brody’s relationship.
Wow! I thought Becoming Us by Amy Daws was good….but this was by far better!!
My heart went out to Finley!! I hated knowing the one thing she wanted to give Brody she couldn’t. Finley thought if Brody found out that he would leave her. So, she up and left him and went to London. Not even talking to Brody about why she left. The sad thing was Finley was still madly in love with Brody. There was no denying that fact.
Finley, totally upset me by leaving Brody in the dark about everything!! He was clueless and had no idea what was going on. Finley was Brody’s world!
Frank and his flamboyantly gay personality was my favorite character of the whole book!! He brought humor to every aspect of the story!! I would so totally want to go out with him!!
Some passages in the book I enjoyed were:
We pass a couple of woman with tiny babies in strollers. My heart hurts just looking at them. I wonder how they got their precious little miracles. Was it easy? Was it hard? Do they know what a true gift they have? Do their husbands know how lucky they are to have fertile wives? The more I look at them, the angrier I get because it’s quite likely they don’t appreciate al they have been given, and I would!
“Okay, so….the all-denim look,” I lean back to examine him more fully. “Is this considered fasionable here in the UK, or are you headed down to a hoedown later?”
“Ooooo, what’s a hoedown? I want one!” he asks, eagerly.
September 5, 2016
Oh my gawd! Now having read these fantastic books totally out of order, Question: I’m now thinking if I’ve done myself a disservice Answer: It’s a resounding NO!
But this one, Oh my word, has been my favourite by far, it made my eyes leak, dreadfully – not that’s how I measure favourites!
Loved learning about Fin’s early days in London, remembering the characters from the other books, certainly gave me a different perspective.
I didn’t listen to this on Audio, even though I have it, I needed to read this one! and I did in one sitting- it took me 5 hours.
I absolutely loved Fin and Brody’s struggles with how they both dealt with the situation.
Did Fin handle it all wrong? YES, but we would ot have gotten such a highly emotional, beautiful read.
Did Brody handle things wrong? YEP, he did too.
I liked how Fin had plenty of people to talk to, but she never really confided in anyone, other than her bestie Leslie. Just loved their friendship.
This book dealt with a few really big life situations, and were handled do beautifully, made it appear effortlessly, but knowing how much this subject matter hurts so bad, the storyline was told in a very poignant way, with such compassion.
With everything going on in one’s life, there is always someone going through some terribly tragic situations.
They were both frustrating with how they were dealing with things, but thankfully did manage t see things from other perspectives.
I’m so glad Brody and Fin got through their turmoil, and can now begin a new chapter, together.
Fin really did have to get to know herself and forgive herself before she could move on and accept her new normal.
But this one, Oh my word, has been my favourite by far, it made my eyes leak, dreadfully – not that’s how I measure favourites!
Loved learning about Fin’s early days in London, remembering the characters from the other books, certainly gave me a different perspective.
I didn’t listen to this on Audio, even though I have it, I needed to read this one! and I did in one sitting- it took me 5 hours.
I absolutely loved Fin and Brody’s struggles with how they both dealt with the situation.
Did Fin handle it all wrong? YES, but we would ot have gotten such a highly emotional, beautiful read.
Did Brody handle things wrong? YEP, he did too.
I liked how Fin had plenty of people to talk to, but she never really confided in anyone, other than her bestie Leslie. Just loved their friendship.
This book dealt with a few really big life situations, and were handled do beautifully, made it appear effortlessly, but knowing how much this subject matter hurts so bad, the storyline was told in a very poignant way, with such compassion.
With everything going on in one’s life, there is always someone going through some terribly tragic situations.
They were both frustrating with how they were dealing with things, but thankfully did manage t see things from other perspectives.
I’m so glad Brody and Fin got through their turmoil, and can now begin a new chapter, together.
Fin really did have to get to know herself and forgive herself before she could move on and accept her new normal.
October 1, 2014
4 Stars!
I liked this book. It was sweet, fun, angsty, drama filled, and had quite a few laugh out loud moments. This book also had some steam to go along with it. This book is about one girl on a soul searching adventure where she tries to find herself and how she learns to believe and trust in love again.
This is Finley and Brody's story. Upon learning some devastating and life altering news, Finley runs. She runs from the love of her life Brody, family and friends. As she is slowly adjusting to life without Brody, she makes some new friends and finds a possible love interest. Will Brody and Finley find a way back together? Or is the damage to deep to repair? Will they fight for their love?
Ok. I liked Finley enough but she kind of irritated me. It was childish to run and not talked to Brody. And then Liam... poor Liam. And Brody... I felt for him. The beginning was brutal for him. I was rooting for Brody but I still wanted him to make her grovel. But I wanted him to be happy and get his happy ending.
I would make one recommendation. This book would have been much more relatable if it was done in dual POV. I wanted Brody's inner thoughts and what he was thinking and going through, especially during their time apart. I wanted to meet his best friend Mark. I just needed more connection to his life.
I would recommend this book.
I hope this turns into a series because I did love the secondary characters.
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I liked this book. It was sweet, fun, angsty, drama filled, and had quite a few laugh out loud moments. This book also had some steam to go along with it. This book is about one girl on a soul searching adventure where she tries to find herself and how she learns to believe and trust in love again.
This is Finley and Brody's story. Upon learning some devastating and life altering news, Finley runs. She runs from the love of her life Brody, family and friends. As she is slowly adjusting to life without Brody, she makes some new friends and finds a possible love interest. Will Brody and Finley find a way back together? Or is the damage to deep to repair? Will they fight for their love?
Ok. I liked Finley enough but she kind of irritated me. It was childish to run and not talked to Brody. And then Liam... poor Liam. And Brody... I felt for him. The beginning was brutal for him. I was rooting for Brody but I still wanted him to make her grovel. But I wanted him to be happy and get his happy ending.
I would make one recommendation. This book would have been much more relatable if it was done in dual POV. I wanted Brody's inner thoughts and what he was thinking and going through, especially during their time apart. I wanted to meet his best friend Mark. I just needed more connection to his life.
I would recommend this book.
I hope this turns into a series because I did love the secondary characters.
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October 29, 2014
Finlay and Brody have been together for five years and the love they have for each other is strong and pure. For them, saying “I love us” is much more than “I love you”. They see each other as one entity and not individuals. They have always dreamed of a family so when Finlay receives news from the doctor that this will be impossible, she decides to leave Brody.
Finlay decides to move to London and live with her best friend. She doesn’t tell Brody where or why she’s leaving and he’s left devastated.
Finlay makes some great friends in London, and even finds herself a guy who is possibly looking at being more. Just like Brody, Liam is sweet and cares for Finlay, but she can’t seem to forget her love and is reluctant to let anyone else in.
This story shows how a love that’s strong and deep, can withstand time and distance. Brody and Finlay have loved each other for so long and although she tried to let him go, his love for her didn’t allow him to forget her and her love for him made it impossible for her to be at peace with the separation.
The secondary characters also add much to the story. Cadence, Finlay’s sister, plays a huge role in the relationship between Brody and Finlay and I really loved her character.
This is a story of second chances and undying love. The characters live through heartache that you can relate to and feel like you just want to hold and comfort them. Finlay’s pain and decisions, although sometimes frustrating, are those that many would make in her situation. I really enjoyed reading this story.
Finlay decides to move to London and live with her best friend. She doesn’t tell Brody where or why she’s leaving and he’s left devastated.
Finlay makes some great friends in London, and even finds herself a guy who is possibly looking at being more. Just like Brody, Liam is sweet and cares for Finlay, but she can’t seem to forget her love and is reluctant to let anyone else in.
This story shows how a love that’s strong and deep, can withstand time and distance. Brody and Finlay have loved each other for so long and although she tried to let him go, his love for her didn’t allow him to forget her and her love for him made it impossible for her to be at peace with the separation.
The secondary characters also add much to the story. Cadence, Finlay’s sister, plays a huge role in the relationship between Brody and Finlay and I really loved her character.
This is a story of second chances and undying love. The characters live through heartache that you can relate to and feel like you just want to hold and comfort them. Finlay’s pain and decisions, although sometimes frustrating, are those that many would make in her situation. I really enjoyed reading this story.
September 11, 2014
I received this book from the author and from Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock.
A Broken Us is a contemporary romance.
Finley's world changes when she goes to the doctor and finds out that she can't have children. Her college sweetheart Brody is her life. They have been together for years and were trying to have a child when she discovers the news. Finley does what she thinks is right and runs. She moves to London and tries to start a new life and forget everything. Some things are not meant to be forgotten. Can Finley be forgiven and move on or will she always be stuck in the past?
It took me awhile to get into the book. I really loved Finley's sister Cadence. Cadence dealt with her own struggle and I felt for her. I loved how she dealt with the situation. Finley on the other hand, I thought she was a little selfish and mean for what she did. She dealt with a tough situation but instead of dealing with it and working through it, she ran. I really wanted to slap her. Brody was my favorite character. He loved Finley through the whole thing. I felt sorry for him and kind of felt he deserved better for the way Finley treated him.
I spent a lot of the book angry at Finley and I wished she would have handled the situation differently. I loved how the story ended though. I also thoroughly enjoyed the interaction with Brody and the M&Ms that warmed my heart.
I would recommend this for a mature audience.
I would rate this story 4 fangs.
A Broken Us is a contemporary romance.
Finley's world changes when she goes to the doctor and finds out that she can't have children. Her college sweetheart Brody is her life. They have been together for years and were trying to have a child when she discovers the news. Finley does what she thinks is right and runs. She moves to London and tries to start a new life and forget everything. Some things are not meant to be forgotten. Can Finley be forgiven and move on or will she always be stuck in the past?
It took me awhile to get into the book. I really loved Finley's sister Cadence. Cadence dealt with her own struggle and I felt for her. I loved how she dealt with the situation. Finley on the other hand, I thought she was a little selfish and mean for what she did. She dealt with a tough situation but instead of dealing with it and working through it, she ran. I really wanted to slap her. Brody was my favorite character. He loved Finley through the whole thing. I felt sorry for him and kind of felt he deserved better for the way Finley treated him.
I spent a lot of the book angry at Finley and I wished she would have handled the situation differently. I loved how the story ended though. I also thoroughly enjoyed the interaction with Brody and the M&Ms that warmed my heart.
I would recommend this for a mature audience.
I would rate this story 4 fangs.
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