“If you’re broken, I’ll fix you…”

I must admit, I could not believe the harsh self punishment Maggie, the main character put on herself.  She had no confidence, no value and actually made me feel so sorry for her. There are a few secrets that were given out in very small doses. What I thought about the secrets was WOW. They were pretty good, very unique and set up in a way that left you wanting more. They were excellent reveals. Her family, although I can’t discuss them were a case for Dr. Phil or Maury.

What I did not like was the fact that she let people call her names and live to repeat them over and over. What I also did not like was the fact that she thought she was worthless. I guess that makes a good writer. I mean if they get you amped up and pissed off then they did a good job right?

Maggie let herself believe she was useless and worthless. Pretty much damaged goods. A slut. A failure. The story is told in and around a very small town. Think that before you read it. If you have never experienced the close knit small town feels, this book will make you want to run from any town with a population of less than 10,000

When Maggie has an epiphany about Asher, she gives him a chance. He was the bright spot of the book. Asher Logan helps her using his own life lessons. The high profile life he leads shows Maggie that he can overcome so she can too. 

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17841451-unbreak-me

About the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Ryan writes romances with humor, heat, and heart. Her books are described as fun, flirty, and wickedly sexy. A lover of learning, Lexi has been in the classroom all her life and currently holds the title of assistant professor of English at her local community college. Lexi is a proud member of Romance Writers of America. She lives in rural Indiana with her husband and two children.

Website: http://www.lexiryan.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexiryanauthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/writerlexiryan

“If you’re broken, I’ll fix you…”

I’m only twenty-one and already damaged goods. A slut. A failure. A disappointment to my picture-perfect family as long as I can remember. I called off my wedding to William Bailey, the only man who thought I was worth fixing. A year later and he’s marrying my sister. Unless I ask him not to…

“If you shatter, I’ll find you…”

But now there’s Asher Logan, a broken man who sees the fractures in my façade and doesn’t want to fix me at all. Asher wants me to stop hiding, to stop pretending. Asher wants to break down my walls. But that means letting him see my ugly secrets and forgiving him for his. 

With my past weighing down on me, do I want the man who holds me together or the man who gives me permission to break?

Title: Unbreak Me

Author: Lexi Ryan

Release date: May 27, 2013

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Age Group: New Adult

Publisher: Lexi Ryan/Ever After, LLC

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17841451-unbreak-me

About the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Ryan writes romances with humor, heat, and heart. Her books are described as fun, flirty, and wickedly sexy. A lover of learning, Lexi has been in the classroom all her life and currently holds the title of assistant professor of English at her local community college. Lexi is a proud member of Romance Writers of America. She lives in rural Indiana with her husband and two children.

Website: http://www.lexiryan.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexiryanauthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/writerlexiryan

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Review:

First off this is a romantic comedy must read!  The book is centered on Valerie Burrows who is about to go postal!. Wait too late she already did!. She is running from her own wedding. The circumstances behind this fiasco are given in small doses. It all keeps the plot moving rather fast. There are just as many serious parts as comedic moments. I loved when she finds her way to Colorado. The trip, the reasons for changing buses along the way are hilarious!. 

She goes to pay her check at the diner and faints. That old bitch on the bus stole her wallet and she can’t pay. Having no cash, credit cards or place to stay she looks sadly at Fran and asks for help. She gets lucky with a job and a room to rent. Then things start to happen. Reveal? me? no spoilers sorry.

What I loved was the serious parts when she meets and moves in with MacKenzie. Matt Jordan, is MacKenzie’s brother, aka the Colorado Crusher, is the most successful liability lawyer in the state. After the death of his brother-in-law, he realizes he’s ready to settle down with a family of his own. He is the BEST brother anyone could ask for. He really loves his sister and is always there to help.

I say READ it now. My chick lit fans will gobble it up. Perfect beach read.

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Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17850188-the-wanted-bride

Author Info-

Sylvia McDaniel is a best-selling, award-winning author of historical and contemporary romances.  Known for her sweet, funny, family-oriented romances,  Sylvia is the author of The Burnett Brides a historical western series, The Cuvier Widows, a Louisiana historical series, and several short contemporary romances.

President of the Dallas Area Romance Authors, a member of the Romance Writers of America®, and a member of Novelists Inc, her novel, A Hero’s Heart was a 1996 Golden Heart Finalist. Several other books have placed or won in the San Antonio Romance Authors Contest, LERA Contest, and was a Golden Network Finalist.

Married for nearly twenty years to her best friend, they have two dachshunds that are beyond spoiled. She loves gardening, shopping, knitting and football, but not necessarily in that order.

Currently she’s written fifteen novels and is hard at work on number sixteen, a Christmas Novella about the Burnett Family. Look for her the first Tuesday of every month at the Plotting Princesses blogspot http://plottingprincesses.blogspot.com/ and twice a week at her own blog Downward Dog Diva With Sass http://sylviamcdaniela.blogspot.com/. She can be found online at: www.sylviamcdaniel.com or https://www.facebook.com/SylviaMcDanielAuthor.

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