Broken Down: A Novel

by Hazel Taylor

Some people say running away is never the best option… …but in Raina’s case, those people are wrong. When life throws her one setback too many, Raina takes off with her hands on the wheel and only the road in front of her. Leaving her toxic relationship with her husband behind, she would do anything to find the solace and peace she’s been longing for. After two days of driving, she finds herself stranded next to a sign welcoming her to Aria, Colorado. Nestled in a beautiful landscape and surrounded by nature, she hitches a ride into town not knowing what the future would hold. Along the way, Raina meets a cast of characters as the small town begins to charm her in ways she never imagined. Her adventure begins as she immerses herself into the lives of the locals.Raina set out not knowing where she was going but may have found something she never knew she needed. Dive in and begin Raina’s journey in Aria, Colorado! Tag along as she makes the biggest decision of her life and meets some interesting characters along the way. Brand new characters and an adventure you don’t want to miss! 

268 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 28, 2021

Reviews

[Margie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how Hazel Taylor is able to portray her characters so that you feel you know them. Raina, Theo, Ursula, Beth could all be people you know. I love how Raina finds herself after the shock of having her husband give her a deadline to be out of their home. I really love when she finally tells him off. It finally gives her the freedom to grow. I don't want to give away too much of the story but I do urge you to get this book. I really enjoyed it.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Raina has a strange view of relationships. Perhaps her parents' views as disclosed late in the book may have influenced her. Theo's mother Beth seems like the kind of person everyone would like to know. Several things are going on in the book - Raina's unplanned stop in Aria, her relationship with Ursula and Theo, their relationship, Theo's job, Ursula running for mayor, the current sneaky mayor, and Beth's illness. I think if there is another book with these characters, I would read it.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meet Raina!
A surprisingly moving start to a new series! Given an ultimatum from her husband, Raina packs up and heads to Colorado for a fresh start. She lands in small Aria, a town which is full of quirky new people and opportunities to explore. Can't wait to see what happens next at this second chance!

[Dorothey Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Broken Down

Wow, this sure was an exciting story. Raina discovered that her husband no longer wanted to be married to her. She packed up and was trying to go to Denver, where her parents lived. Her car broke down in a little town of Aria. She was towed to a repair shop that a lady ran named Ursula. Just the beginning of finding new friends, new love, and discovering more about herself. Enjoy this wonderful story.

[Lois Chilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Broken Down

I liked Theo, Raina, Beth, Ursula r in the book; in fact, I liked every character in "Broken Down.". I liked the storyline, it made sense ; in fact any readers who has ever been a part if a small town can relate to the book.

[Bonnie Theel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second novel by Hazel that I have read. Both of them are great, but this is my favorite.

I received an ARC, and this is my honest opinion.