Book Title: Broken
Author: Lisa Edward
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 4, 2016
Publisher: Forever & Forever Yours | Grand Central Publishing
Hosted by: Book Enthusiast Promotions
“Here, allow me.” Adam squatted beside me, the movement making his towel flap open dangerously high. I quickly averted my eyes, then took a sneaky look back down. The towel was only just covering the good bits, as the muscles in his legs flexed to support his weight and hold him stable.
I racked my brain, trying to think of something to say, but it had been a very long time since I had been this close to an attractive man, and never this close to a nearly naked one, other than my ex-husband Charles. Being with Charles had never given me these butterflies; he was comfortable to be around, like a friend you felt safe with. This guy made me want to run away and launch myself at him all at the same time.
Adam looked down at his lack of clothing. “We’d better head home. I need to get dressed.” He moved for the door. “Come on, buddy, let’s go.”
Max’s tail thumped once. His eyes opened for a moment, then closed again.
“Come on, Maxie.” Adam patted his thigh. “Max. Come.”
I stifled my snigger as Max settled in, relishing the comfort of the rug and open fire after his swim in the freezing water.
“He can stay here. It’s no trouble,” I offered. “I can bring him over later or…”
“I’ll come back in a little while after I get some clothes on.” His eyes swept over me. “I’ll see you soon, Buttercup.”
The door closed and Adam’s broad back descended the stairs to the beach and disappeared around the corner.
Did he just call me Buttercup?
Evie is just getting out of a loveless, passionless marriage and has moved up north. Her best friend has convinced her to start writing again, and even signed her on as a new author with her agency. To push Evie a little more, she rents a house in the Hampton's for two months in the winter...and that is where Evie meets Adam. She was looking for a character and upon seeing him, he became her character. He's nothing like her ex, and she can't help but fall for him when he helps her in so many different ways.
Adam went to the Hamptons to deal with some major changes in his life. His plan was to spend two months, return home to England, and not leave any ties or anything back in the States, but then he meets Evie and everything changes. He falls in love and his world is turned upside down. Can he overcome what's holding him back?
Broken was an emotional read for me, but it was worth it. There were a few times when it dragged, but it was well written and I loved the interaction between Adam and Evie. They both deserved a happy ending. 4 stars! One click today!!
Evie and Adam are both broken in there own ways... they find themselves drawn together while both are seeking solace on the beach of the Hampton's.. but what neither expect is to find there soul mate? Can these two help each other pick up the broken pieces and put the puzzle back together again??
Get to one clicking to see what happens in this whirlwind romance you don't want to miss it! But you may need a few tissues just FYI! Thanks Lisa for another great story and I look forward to much more in the near future.
Lisa Edward is the author of The Songbird trilogy, the novella Duty of Care and a contributor to the collation of short stories in Hook & Ladder 69. While Lisa has called Melbourne Australia home for her entire life, she has lived and worked in England, and travelled through most parts of Europe and the United States. She loves nothing more than spending time with her beautiful daughter, or curling up into the early hours of the morning with a great novel.
By day, Lisa works in the analytical IT field, so relishes the opportunity to foster her creative side through writing. Her deep appreciation for literature was nurtured from a young age, being taught to respect books and get lost in their stories. She enjoys reading honest and realistic novels that are relatable, thought provoking and leave a lasting impression. She can't write without music playing, using the emotions from different songs to invoke those of her characters. Lisa takes inspiration from her own life experiences, the people around her and those she has met in her travels.