Ella James
Oh, My. God. I am super in love with this book!
The blurb just held my attention and I was just a goner from there.
Both the MCs are going to be neurosurgeons and I assumed their back story would just be that, a back story.
But I was blown away!
The book is divided into two parts, And I'm like, this is something new, And so I was intrigued and that feeling of anticipation is building within, The first part gave me a feel that I was reading a YA, I thought it would bore me, or I would hate the immaturity but I was proven wrong, I get to experience a sweet, young innocent love that is idealistic and pure, I felt in love and the feels just tug at my heart,
The second part, the characters have grown and matured into the person they've become, And ohmygad, this is where the time jumps didn't matter, I was prepared for it, and the build up and anticipation from partmade it so that the second part transitioned perfectly well and created a whole different kind of conflict.
The characters get to mature and grow into the person they become and I feel like I'm their bestfriend for being with them along the journey.
And ohemgee, hot!! The perv in me approves! Definitely two thumbs up! hahaha
But aside from the refreshing way this book was written, my love for it doesn't just end there.
The second part was mostly spent in the ER, OR and the Donut Room and it felt so nostalgic for me because it reminded me of my fave Korean Dramas and omo omo!! Saranghaeyo! It was like I was watching Doctors, Decendants of the Sun, Yong Pal and Doctor Strangers.
And my heart just sings with joy and happiness!
I think that this book was written perfectly with equal parts that even if I could research the procedures and I had to search my mind of what little I know of Thoracic Surgery and emergencies, I didn't because it really didn't matter to me.
I love Evie and Lyndon and my heart was happy and heartbroken at the same time, It was left fractured but not broken, And I love every second I spent reading this book,
Ella James, thank you!!
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I am a sucker for second chances.
I am a sucker for friends to lovers stories, I am a sucker for any book that can evoke emotions like FRACTURED LOVE by Ella James did for me.
Being introduced to new authors is always very exciting for me, This is a first for me by James, and I can honestly say it wont be the last, Her writing is flawless, it flows beautifully, and she really knows how to capture the essence of love on the page.
My heart broke and rejoiced on so many occasions for our two mains, Landon and Evie are an unlikely duo, but that's what made them so appealing to me, Opposites do attract, and in this case, even though they seemed like opposites on the outside, their hearts were actually molded from the same cloth.
At times, I ached for these two, while at others, I enjoyed the struggles they went through in order to find their way back to one another.
True love really is just that, True. When you do everything and anything possible for the one you love, Landon and Evie had their fair share trials and tribulations, but NOTHING stopped them from following their heart, And their hearts belonged to one another,
A lovely tale, full of second chances and thought provoking emotions, I was consumed by this book and with our two powerful leads, I adored Landon to the core and thought his character development was beautiful to see, To make something out of nothinghe nailed it, Even though Evie had her fair share of misery, she maintained a positive attitude and this really came through in James' writing.
Not for the faint of heart, but a story that will capture you in its web, It will chew you up, but spit you out whole and it was worth every word, I loved this book and am excited for more from James,
ARC provided generously in exchange for an honest review
reviewed by Jess for joandisalovesbooks blog I loved this one, it's neck and neck with The Boy Next Door.
This is a childhood lovers, second chance romance full of drama and feels, Two people that went through a whole lot, and even separated through the years, they were fated to be together and even though they didn't necessarily made the best choices at some point, they found each other again and got through it together.
I'm such a sucker for second chance romances, and this one absolutely did not disappoint, This series was my first experience with Ella James' books and I definitely loved her writing,
The audiobook is fantastic as well!,starsrounded to
”I want to be where you are, Always. ”
“Theres only two choices: its either worth it, or its not, So I choose blindly. Desperately. I choose Evie. And our loveour fractured, splinted, restored loveis fucking worth it, ”
Synopsis:
Thinking they were getting ayear old foster child, everyone in the family was surprised whenyear old Landon turned out to be the newest addition to the Rutherford family.
Especially Evie, seeing as she was drawn to the new guy “James” at school and later learned that he actually goes by the name Landon and now lives with her family.
Of course, young love cant be denied and once their relationship is discovered by Evies parents, Landon is immediately ripped out of the home.
”I know that were young, but why does youth disqualify us from something so essential”
Ten years later they find themselves in the same residency program, and their feelings cant be denied.
However, Evie is hiding a pretty big secret that threatens their HEA,
Overview:
Trigger warning: child abandonment, adoption giving up child
Setting: Part: Asheville, North Carolina.
Part: Denver, Colorado
POV: Dual POV
Tropes: second chance, baby surprise
Who is the Hero Landon ages: Part:, Part:.
Left at the hospital when he was two, Landon has been raised in several foster homes
The following words/phrases were used to describe Hero: exceptionally bright, hot headed, skeptical, charming, polite, has dry wit, amazing memory, sarcastic
Who is the Heroine Evie ages: Part:, Part:.
Her parents are doctors and they foster children,
The following words/phrases were used to describe Heroine: perfectionist, big heart, good, blunt, confident, caring, strong
H likable Yes.
He was a nice guy
h likable Yes, She was a sweet person
h virgin I think so
First time they kiss:
First time they sleep together: in high school it was atand all I got was this sentence.
”So he shows mewith my hands and with the best part of him, ”. Honestly, I had to read that several times to make sure I understood that meant they did the deed,
Second chance bedroom scene was atand it was descriptive,
steamy It didnt start out that way but it got better, Maybe the author didnt want descriptive sex between high school aged kids
OW/OM drama No
H/h cheat No
Time apartyear span between high school and when they see each other again
Did I skip pages No
Big secrets Yes.
Evie keeps a big secret from Landon and he finds out around
Did I cry No, But Landon and Evie cry enough for everyone,
Did I laugh No
Did I swoon Landons story is a bit heartbreaking so it tugs at the heart, but Im not sure he made me swoon.
Cliffhanger No
HEA Yes
Epilogue a few months later
Recommend This was a sweet story
“Thank you.
”
“For being happy that you saved yourself”
He shakes his head, “For being mine. ”
The following are my thoughts about this book:
Told inparts.
Partis high school age, There is no high school drama and the story focuses on their budding relationship, Partisyears later when they are first year residents at a hospital in Denver,
Landons attitude about the initial mixup was awesome, He wasnt a surly teenager with an attitude even though he had been in the foster system all his life.
And when Evie explained his “year old bedroom” to him and he just took it all in stride, the author established his easy going personality and warm heart.
”Let me tell you this,” I say, daring a glance at him, “Your room is awesome. Its got a Star Wars poster and airplanes on the sheets, In your bathroom, theres a Hogwarts shower curtain, My little sister and I picked it all out for you, for sevenyearold Landon, Em, she wore her favorite Minnie Mouse dress to meet you at her elementary school today, You have to love her or youll break her heart, Shes expecting a new friend, I think youll find your clothes a little bit too small, but dont go stealing any shirts, Well get you more. ” His smirk bends into a smile, ”
I really liked Evie and Landon, I thought they had great chemistry from the very beginning,
I liked that a foster family was actually portrayed as good place to be rather than always having the foster home be a crappy, scary place which did actually come later.
Pretty low on angst, but there are some heart tugging moments,
These two cried a lot, Some emotional scenes called for it, but sometimes it felt like they were crying to pull that emotion out of the reader.
The second chance portion of the book felt a little rushed
I would have liked to see the meeting between Landon and Ashtyn
Quotes
“Is that what were calling this Your stalking me Potential friendship”
“You never know.
I could be the best friend youve ever had, ”
“Youve had a life so far that most people would not envy, but it hasnt made you a jerk.
”
“Loving Landon is like breathing, My lungs expand, and my head spins, ” "Loving Landon is like breathing,",
Sigh.
I feel like Ella James really enjoys making people cry, Yes Evie and Landon's story is so super duper sweet, It's young taboo love, and you want to root for them even though it may be a little bit wrong.
It's young love that you pray is lasting, Ugh. I feel like I can't really say much more or it will ruin this story, The basics are that Evie falls for her foster brother, Should she be doing this Probably not, but you sometimes can't help who you love,
This story is sweet, angsty, hot, and passionate, There are bits where I was crying, There are bits where I was laughing, There are bits when I was so angry at some of the characters! Agh, This is just a good read, It starts light and gets a bit heavier, . . if you're looking for a mix of new adult and contemporary then this is an excellent read for you! Fractured Love was overall a great story.
I enjoyed it but I found it lacking in some ways, The chemistry and love between Evie and Landon was undeniable but I wasn't invested in their story, I felt that part one was fast paced at certain times and I would have liked a little more detailed descriptions instead of only getting a casual play by play feeling.
Part two was great but the lastwas a little tiresome and predictable,
Landon and Evie were the reason I kept reading because of their long history together, Also because of Landon. He was beautifully flawed, yet strong and determined as hell to be with Evie and make something out of his life.
He was definitely my shining star,
BadAssDirtyCan'tLiveWithoutYouStars I love second chance romance but this one felt flat to me, I blame weak and overly dramatic storyline, I have never encountered heroine who would cry so much in so few pages and overall story was quite unbelievable.
. . I'm not going to rate or review this one, but I can't believe this came from the same author from one of my favorite books.
yearold Landon just met a very interesting girl at his new school, Evie. She fascinates him.
But she's also his new foster sister,
Evie and her family expected a seven year old boy to move into the newly decorated Star Wars / Harry Potter room.
But social services screwed up, and now Landon moves in,
Landon. The boy that within minutes of meeting him at school changed Evie forever, She doesn't know what it is, but she somehow knows that this boy belongs to her now,
And even though her parents are amazing, they kinda draw the line at their little girl getting too close to the new foster kid.
The Evie and Landon story might've ended once Landon had to leave the family, but fate has other plans.
They'll meet again one day, .
Fast forwardyears to present day Denver, Doctor Evie is meeting her new costyearintern at the hospital: Dr, Landon.
Let the fun times begin!!!! Because their story is sooo not over yet!!!!
I loved this story!!
The first half is an adorable and slightly heartbreaking young adult romance and then we fast forward those eleven years and the real love story can begin.
With all the problems that go with not seeing each other foryears and everything that happened in that time.
And also everything that happened back then, There's a LOT that needs to be discussed and cleared up and forgiven and forgotten, But we'll get there .
A few decisions were a bit too, . . weird maybe. I didn't like
the parents' reaction compared to how amazing they usually were, And just I thinkyears is a too long time, I would've done some things differently, BUT I didn't write the book, . .
Also, the second half of the book was mayyybe a tiny little bit too insta for my tastes, Even though it's stupid saying insta because they've known each other forever, but still I wanted a bit more depth added into their grownup relationship, It all happens really fast,
But I still loved reading it, It was cute, funny, sexy, exciting, sad and soo moving I cried a lot towards the end!!!
Great romance especially for those YA romance lovers who always wonder what happens to the characters once they're all grown up!
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I loved the first half of this book, However, the second half it was too fast of a fix and well simply blah, Rating:
“There's only two choices: it's either worth it, or it's not.
So I choose blindly. Desperately. I choose Evie. And our love our fractured, splinted, restored love is fucking worth it, ”
Oh, My. God. I am super in love with this book!
The blurb just held my attention and I was just a goner from there.
Both the MCs are going to be neurosurgeons and I assumed their back story would just be that, a back story.
But I was blown away!
The book is divided into two parts, And I'm like, this is something new, And so I was intrigued and that feeling of anticipation is building within, The first part gave me a feel that I was reading a YA, I thought it would bore me, or I would hate the immaturity but I was proven wrong, I get to experience a sweet, young innocent love that is idealistic and pure, I felt in love and the feels just tug at my heart,
The second part, the characters have grown and matured into the person they've become, And ohmygad, this is where the time jumps didn't matter, I was prepared for it, and the build up and anticipation from partmade it so that the second part transitioned perfectly well and created a whole different kind of conflict.
The characters get to mature and grow into the person they become and I feel like I'm their bestfriend for being with them along the journey.
And ohemgee, hot!! The perv in me approves! Definitely two thumbs up! hahaha
But aside from the refreshing way this book was written, my love for it doesn't just end there.
The second part was mostly spent in the ER, OR and the Donut Room and it felt so nostalgic for me because it reminded me of my fave Korean Dramas and omo omo!! Saranghaeyo! It was like I was watching Doctors, Decendants of the Sun, Yong Pal and Doctor Strangers.
And my heart just sings with joy and happiness!
I think that this book was written perfectly with equal parts that even if I could research the procedures and I had to search my mind of what little I know of Thoracic Surgery and emergencies, I didn't because it really didn't matter to me.
I love Evie and Lyndon and my heart was happy and heartbroken at the same time, It was left fractured but not broken, And I love every second I spent reading this book,
Ella James, thank you!!
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I am a sucker for second chances.
I am a sucker for friends to lovers stories, I am a sucker for any book that can evoke emotions like FRACTURED LOVE by Ella James did for me.
Being introduced to new authors is always very exciting for me, This is a first for me by James, and I can honestly say it wont be the last, Her writing is flawless, it flows beautifully, and she really knows how to capture the essence of love on the page.
My heart broke and rejoiced on so many occasions for our two mains, Landon and Evie are an unlikely duo, but that's what made them so appealing to me, Opposites do attract, and in this case, even though they seemed like opposites on the outside, their hearts were actually molded from the same cloth.
At times, I ached for these two, while at others, I enjoyed the struggles they went through in order to find their way back to one another.
True love really is just that, True. When you do everything and anything possible for the one you love, Landon and Evie had their fair share trials and tribulations, but NOTHING stopped them from following their heart, And their hearts belonged to one another,
A lovely tale, full of second chances and thought provoking emotions, I was consumed by this book and with our two powerful leads, I adored Landon to the core and thought his character development was beautiful to see, To make something out of nothinghe nailed it, Even though Evie had her fair share of misery, she maintained a positive attitude and this really came through in James' writing.
Not for the faint of heart, but a story that will capture you in its web, It will chew you up, but spit you out whole and it was worth every word, I loved this book and am excited for more from James,
ARC provided generously in exchange for an honest review
reviewed by Jess for joandisalovesbooks blog I loved this one, it's neck and neck with The Boy Next Door.
This is a childhood lovers, second chance romance full of drama and feels, Two people that went through a whole lot, and even separated through the years, they were fated to be together and even though they didn't necessarily made the best choices at some point, they found each other again and got through it together.
I'm such a sucker for second chance romances, and this one absolutely did not disappoint, This series was my first experience with Ella James' books and I definitely loved her writing,
The audiobook is fantastic as well!,starsrounded to
”I want to be where you are, Always. ”
“Theres only two choices: its either worth it, or its not, So I choose blindly. Desperately. I choose Evie. And our loveour fractured, splinted, restored loveis fucking worth it, ”
Synopsis:
Thinking they were getting ayear old foster child, everyone in the family was surprised whenyear old Landon turned out to be the newest addition to the Rutherford family.
Especially Evie, seeing as she was drawn to the new guy “James” at school and later learned that he actually goes by the name Landon and now lives with her family.
Of course, young love cant be denied and once their relationship is discovered by Evies parents, Landon is immediately ripped out of the home.
”I know that were young, but why does youth disqualify us from something so essential”
Ten years later they find themselves in the same residency program, and their feelings cant be denied.
However, Evie is hiding a pretty big secret that threatens their HEA,
Overview:
Trigger warning: child abandonment, adoption giving up child
Setting: Part: Asheville, North Carolina.
Part: Denver, Colorado
POV: Dual POV
Tropes: second chance, baby surprise
Who is the Hero Landon ages: Part:, Part:.
Left at the hospital when he was two, Landon has been raised in several foster homes
The following words/phrases were used to describe Hero: exceptionally bright, hot headed, skeptical, charming, polite, has dry wit, amazing memory, sarcastic
Who is the Heroine Evie ages: Part:, Part:.
Her parents are doctors and they foster children,
The following words/phrases were used to describe Heroine: perfectionist, big heart, good, blunt, confident, caring, strong
H likable Yes.
He was a nice guy
h likable Yes, She was a sweet person
h virgin I think so
First time they kiss:
First time they sleep together: in high school it was atand all I got was this sentence.
”So he shows mewith my hands and with the best part of him, ”. Honestly, I had to read that several times to make sure I understood that meant they did the deed,
Second chance bedroom scene was atand it was descriptive,
steamy It didnt start out that way but it got better, Maybe the author didnt want descriptive sex between high school aged kids
OW/OM drama No
H/h cheat No
Time apartyear span between high school and when they see each other again
Did I skip pages No
Big secrets Yes.
Evie keeps a big secret from Landon and he finds out around
Did I cry No, But Landon and Evie cry enough for everyone,
Did I laugh No
Did I swoon Landons story is a bit heartbreaking so it tugs at the heart, but Im not sure he made me swoon.
Cliffhanger No
HEA Yes
Epilogue a few months later
Recommend This was a sweet story
“Thank you.
”
“For being happy that you saved yourself”
He shakes his head, “For being mine. ”
The following are my thoughts about this book:
Told inparts.
Partis high school age, There is no high school drama and the story focuses on their budding relationship, Partisyears later when they are first year residents at a hospital in Denver,
Landons attitude about the initial mixup was awesome, He wasnt a surly teenager with an attitude even though he had been in the foster system all his life.
And when Evie explained his “year old bedroom” to him and he just took it all in stride, the author established his easy going personality and warm heart.
”Let me tell you this,” I say, daring a glance at him, “Your room is awesome. Its got a Star Wars poster and airplanes on the sheets, In your bathroom, theres a Hogwarts shower curtain, My little sister and I picked it all out for you, for sevenyearold Landon, Em, she wore her favorite Minnie Mouse dress to meet you at her elementary school today, You have to love her or youll break her heart, Shes expecting a new friend, I think youll find your clothes a little bit too small, but dont go stealing any shirts, Well get you more. ” His smirk bends into a smile, ”
I really liked Evie and Landon, I thought they had great chemistry from the very beginning,
I liked that a foster family was actually portrayed as good place to be rather than always having the foster home be a crappy, scary place which did actually come later.
Pretty low on angst, but there are some heart tugging moments,
These two cried a lot, Some emotional scenes called for it, but sometimes it felt like they were crying to pull that emotion out of the reader.
The second chance portion of the book felt a little rushed
I would have liked to see the meeting between Landon and Ashtyn
Quotes
“Is that what were calling this Your stalking me Potential friendship”
“You never know.
I could be the best friend youve ever had, ”
“Youve had a life so far that most people would not envy, but it hasnt made you a jerk.
”
“Loving Landon is like breathing, My lungs expand, and my head spins, ” "Loving Landon is like breathing,",
Sigh.
I feel like Ella James really enjoys making people cry, Yes Evie and Landon's story is so super duper sweet, It's young taboo love, and you want to root for them even though it may be a little bit wrong.
It's young love that you pray is lasting, Ugh. I feel like I can't really say much more or it will ruin this story, The basics are that Evie falls for her foster brother, Should she be doing this Probably not, but you sometimes can't help who you love,
This story is sweet, angsty, hot, and passionate, There are bits where I was crying, There are bits where I was laughing, There are bits when I was so angry at some of the characters! Agh, This is just a good read, It starts light and gets a bit heavier, . . if you're looking for a mix of new adult and contemporary then this is an excellent read for you! Fractured Love was overall a great story.
I enjoyed it but I found it lacking in some ways, The chemistry and love between Evie and Landon was undeniable but I wasn't invested in their story, I felt that part one was fast paced at certain times and I would have liked a little more detailed descriptions instead of only getting a casual play by play feeling.
Part two was great but the lastwas a little tiresome and predictable,
Landon and Evie were the reason I kept reading because of their long history together, Also because of Landon. He was beautifully flawed, yet strong and determined as hell to be with Evie and make something out of his life.
He was definitely my shining star,
BadAssDirtyCan'tLiveWithoutYouStars I love second chance romance but this one felt flat to me, I blame weak and overly dramatic storyline, I have never encountered heroine who would cry so much in so few pages and overall story was quite unbelievable.
. . I'm not going to rate or review this one, but I can't believe this came from the same author from one of my favorite books.
yearold Landon just met a very interesting girl at his new school, Evie. She fascinates him.
But she's also his new foster sister,
Evie and her family expected a seven year old boy to move into the newly decorated Star Wars / Harry Potter room.
But social services screwed up, and now Landon moves in,
Landon. The boy that within minutes of meeting him at school changed Evie forever, She doesn't know what it is, but she somehow knows that this boy belongs to her now,
And even though her parents are amazing, they kinda draw the line at their little girl getting too close to the new foster kid.
The Evie and Landon story might've ended once Landon had to leave the family, but fate has other plans.
They'll meet again one day, .
Fast forwardyears to present day Denver, Doctor Evie is meeting her new costyearintern at the hospital: Dr, Landon.
Let the fun times begin!!!! Because their story is sooo not over yet!!!!
I loved this story!!
The first half is an adorable and slightly heartbreaking young adult romance and then we fast forward those eleven years and the real love story can begin.
With all the problems that go with not seeing each other foryears and everything that happened in that time.
And also everything that happened back then, There's a LOT that needs to be discussed and cleared up and forgiven and forgotten, But we'll get there .
A few decisions were a bit too, . . weird maybe. I didn't like
the parents' reaction compared to how amazing they usually were, And just I thinkyears is a too long time, I would've done some things differently, BUT I didn't write the book, . .
Also, the second half of the book was mayyybe a tiny little bit too insta for my tastes, Even though it's stupid saying insta because they've known each other forever, but still I wanted a bit more depth added into their grownup relationship, It all happens really fast,
But I still loved reading it, It was cute, funny, sexy, exciting, sad and soo moving I cried a lot towards the end!!!
Great romance especially for those YA romance lovers who always wonder what happens to the characters once they're all grown up!
FRACTURED LOVE was such a heartbreakingly moving and sweet love story! Run to your nearest amazon for your own Landon this one is MINE!!!
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