Bruised - pt 1

by Azárel

With her charm, good looks and fat bank account Carlie is the prize of her family and the envy of her friends. She is a nice girl with an attraction to the wrong types of men. No one seems to understand why she would get involved with a notorious criminal. After settling into a dangerous relationship with Devon, her life takes a drastic change for the worse. Caught between his material gifts and controlling behavior she searches for a way out. The battle to save Carlie from Devon's grip puts the lives of many people in jeopardy. By the time she realizes that force is needed when going up against Devon, it is too late. Carlie's fight to stay alive will keep you on edge. Will she give in? Or die trying?

284 pages, Paperback

First published July 5, 2005

Reviews

[TR]

Carlie had be cursing her out loud like ignorant people in the horror movie theater. UGH!!!

[Page Turner · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just did not enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. Carlie was annoying throughout and I didn't care much for the way the story was pieced together. It was an interesting read, but I didn't develop any attachment to any of the characters or even find myself caring if they lived or died, which made it hard for me to want to move on to the next book in the series.

[emerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a amazing book, Charlie opened her eyes that Devon was abusing her for so long. I'm happy she got out of it before she died. Now she's with Kirk and i'm quite happy, gonna be reading the second book sooner or later

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is written from a very fresh perspective. I read a lot of the reviews prior to reading t h e book. One that stood out was that Carlie was so weak that they could not finish the book. But this is what kept me reading. I couldn't quite figure out why Carlie was weak. What did she see in Devon? She wasn't looking fir a father because she had one. She was missing a mother but had a mother figure in her grandmother. She didn't lack for anything. She was so very opposite the usual looking for a father figure in the wrong man. The only thing I could come up with is that Ricky kept her do sheltered that it was her way of acting out by being with Devon.
This was a very good read. Glad Devon and Zarria got theirs in the end.

[Monique · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was based on Carlie's life with Devin. Devin is a drug dealing gang banger that abuses Carlie in many ways. I found myself wanting to make Carlie snap out of it because she made too many bad decisions. I couldn't get a good feel for Rickey, Courtney or Kirk as I never clearly knew where they were coming from in the story. Wanted more character development with definite positive ending. I'm glad that the author wrote a note explaining domestic violence while offering resources for readers to get help.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like many Carlie is stuck on stupid when it comes to her abusive boyfriend Devon. With family support and some last words of encouragement left by her grandmother, Carlie realize that her life is better off without Devon. Catching her best friend wacking him doesn't help matters either. Good read, and easy to relate to.

[Shanae]

I really tried to read this book, but I just cannot do it. The main character Carlie is so dense that I find myself too frustrated to even read the book. The descriptions of the characters a kind of boring, too. This is a serious issue being discussed in the novel, but the point just does not come across.

[Tameka Manns · Rating 4 out of 5]

good book

[Breana]

This book is about a Girl who's in her early 20's whose in a abusive relation ship. Who tries to get out but will she make it out or die trying...

[Tonya r · Rating 4 out of 5]

*GUD BUT KANT REALLY kant REMEBER WHAT HAPPENED READ 2 MANY BOOKZ/MUST NOT HAVE BEEN THAT GOOD THEN*

[Virginia feliz · Rating 5 out of 5]

i LOVE this book its so interesting and the more i read about it the better it got!!

[Carmen · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book was ok, the end was slow and dint think i will read part 2.

[barbara nixon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved

This book was very good read a lot of drama if you like that you will love this book excellent

[Natasha Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

[Barb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

This was a good read. It started off kinda slow but all in all I enjoyed the book. I will read part 2

[Evna]

luv it

[Amber Strayhorn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was good. But towards the end it did become a little boring.

[Latoya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

[JazzyRacquel · Rating 3 out of 5]

♥ OK Read ! ♥