Shatterproof

by Lexi Greene

Emily Stone, an internationally successful model on the brink of supermodel stardom, appears to have it all. All, except love, because Emily wants the kind of man who isn’t fooled by the pretty. She wants the kind of love that’s big enough and true enough to include her disabled sister and dysfunctional mother.

Nick was an A-list actor in tinsel town with a super-sized ego until a tragic car accident stole his wife, his unborn child, and his gilded career, leaving him physically and emotionally scarred.

When wintry French Island brings these two wayward souls home, shared childhood memories aren’t enough to bridge the deep divide forged by their adult lives and choices.

That is until Carmie, Emily’s delightful Down Syndrome sister, weaves her special kind of magic. Can Carmie’s boundless love and infectious joy help them to heal their broken hearts or will the glamour of Emily’s work-world whisk her away?

193 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 16, 2019

About the author

Lexi is an Australian author who loves to write powerful, passionate and provocative romantic fiction. She writes in the early hours of the morning and works as a paediatric neuropsychologist by day. A happily married mum of a tween and a teen, a parrot, and a puppy, she loves to indulge in a good story and escape the every day with a sigh worthy happily ever after. She is a firm believer that a bath, a green tea, and chocolate take a book from really good to perfect!

Lexi is a member of Romance Writers of Australia and Romance Writers of America; and is a huge fan of Margie Lawson’s Writer’s Academy. You can find her on facebook at www.facebook.com/lexi.greene.75 or @lovelexigreene. Visit her website at www.lexigreene.com.au or if you'd prefer to email, her address is lexigreene@aapt.net.au. She'd love to hear from you!

Happy reading, Love, Lexi x

Reviews

[Beverley Eikli · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sexy hero whose past is littered with mistakes falls in love with a beautiful model whose high-flying career is motivated by something very different from fame or money.
I just loved the way these two forged a path together, despite so many obstacles and so much baggage.
The supporting act - Carmie - was utterly gorgeous. I don't want to give too much away but I promise if you don't think that Nick, despite his flaws, isn't to die for, and Em totally serene and so thoroughly good at heart, then your heart will be engaged by young Carmie.
This is a story that will make you cry. You'll be worried that Em and Nick won't find a way through to discovering how perfect each is for the other. And for so long it seems there's no way forward for them.
I just loved the way this story was resolved. It was deeply emotional and satisfying.
A masterful, emotion-grabbing read. I can't recommend it highly enough!

[Elsie Pitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book to be a fascinating read. It was decisive and so well written with a heart warming, soul searing ending. Miss Greene writes an emotional and compulsory read. This story has the ability to induce feelings that you did not see coming. The profoundness the author invokes through her characters is not only spellbinding but remarkable in allowing the reader to delve further within her story. Each reader is drawn to these characters with and through the authors words. Even with the flaws of these characters they are bound together. It is visually written and makes it easy to fathom all the dimensions of each character. I loved this book and I actually will be reading more from this author.

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[Cathylynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nick has it all and lost it and is scarred from the experience. Emily is a supermodel and has it all except love. Emily needs someone who will love her and look past the beauty because Emily needs someone who will not only love her but her Down Syndrome sister Carmie and dysfunctional mother. When they meet will it be enough? I really loved that this book also showed a more down to earth and to include her boundless energetic sister. I think more books should have Carmie's in them. It was not just all glamour but also real life. Great story and wonderful characters. This is a must read.

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[Anna M_82 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a well written story about two characters that are broken but in different ways. Nick is a man who has lost everything in life and suffers from that loss daily. Emily’s dad walked out when she was young because of her sister with Down syndrome so she has learned to not become attached to people. Nick is amazing with her sister which brings healing to his suffering and shows Emily that people can be depended on. This book shows the progression of their healing and is a really sweet read.

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[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just try putting this down! The chemistry between the gorgeous Emily and mercurial Nick plays out against a beautiful French Island setting. From the moment Emily stepped off the boat I was hooked and couldn’t wait to read it each night. I may have snuck in a few chapters when I was meant to be working! Greene handles her material with sensitivity and sensuality, and steers the book to a beautiful conclusion.

[LBennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful people with broken souls. Nick, a former actor once famous for his looks, devastated by mistakes in his past. Emily, a world famous model who hides a damaged childhood. Two broken souls united by their past and by Emily's engaging older sister Carmie, who has Downs Syndrome. Lexi Greene once again creates compelling characters in an Australian rural setting that calls to you. A beautiful read, hard really to put down.

[Alyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was so easy to get lost in the characters of this book. The way that their lives are portrayed really hits your heart and lets you understand them. I loved Carmie‘s character and her role in this book. I think that I was drawn to her the most as I have family members with Down’s and I understand how special they can make a family. Well done Lexi!

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[Anonymous 5 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book in the Hearts of Glass series and it is truly a captivating story. The characters were well-developed and endearing and it was easy to get caught up in their story. I loved Nick and Emily but I think Carmie totally stole the show. This is a sweet, emotional, and heartfelt story that should not be missed. Beautiful story and highly recommended!

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[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

New author for me in Lexi Greene and loved her writing style

Shatterproof has everything I look for in a great read but I especially loved :

The cover great visual and book blurb would most likely make me one click
Great characters
Interesting storytelling and plot with some good twists
Relatable family issues
Great chemistry

Highly recommend this read - loved it !

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[Jocelyn Keenan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful read. I was captured by the characters and their histories, of their pain, their loves, and their commitments. And the setting transported me to another place, an escape to a scene in which I didn’t want to leave. I did not want to put this book down. Congratulations to author, Lexi Greene. Highly recommend this book.

[Lucy Nailon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A compelling story with strong, fascinating characters that give depth and substance to this romance. I felt so engaged in the struggles of Emily and Nick to forgive the past and share their authentic selves in the present. French Island is a beautiful setting that springs to life around the characters. Can’t wait to read more from this author!

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

4 1/2 stars
I loved this story because it engaged my emotions. I was charmed by the sister, fell in love with the two main characters who weren’t perfect but rather perfectly flawed and found this story memorable. Nicely done.

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[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was beautiful story with great characters. Very fitting title. You can’t break the feelings.
The pain and suffering, wrong accusations and tenderness.
Love conquers all at the end, just have to believe. It’s good to lean on and love.

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[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 1st book I've read written by Lexi Greene; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the characters.

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[Tc · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 1st book in the Hearts of Glass series and it is truly a heart wrenching story. This is Nick and Emily's story, oh and add in Carmie (she will steal your heart!) The characters were well-developed and endearing. This is an heartfelt story that you wont be able to put down.

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[Belinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a short and sweet romance, this book packs a punch!! I got totally lost in the story. The characters are so beautifully defined that it was easy to empathise with them. And I loved the French Island setting - made me want a weekend away. Can't wait to read Lexi's next book :-)

[Debra Akers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellently written short sweet romance. Two beautifully broken souls Nick and Emily will break your hearts with their pasts and fix it with their love. I could not put this one down.

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[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good sweet book. Emily is a model. She’s trying to build up a nest egg to care for her mom and her sister Carmie. Nick was an actor. Can broken souls find each other? Love the sister, so adorable.

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[Maja · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first read from this author. I really liked the story. I read it in one sitting and I will definitely read more from this author in the future. The story pulled me in, the characters were developed.

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[Esme Greiner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nick was an actor who lost it all and Emily is a supermodel with family to care for. They both need each other but can they find their way?

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[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn’t stop reading, congratulations to this author a truly gorgeous story of tragedy, family and love. Beautifully written.

[E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a story that will make you cry. I just loved the way this story was resolved. It was deeply emotional and satisfying.

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

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