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Broken #2
Fixing the Broken
Danielle should have learned from her past mistakes, being in love with two men can only end in hurt.Her relationship with Mike was a mess and completely changed the course of her life. Danielle met Jason and began putting the pieces back together. But after she is called to Mike’s bedside, it has her questioning everything.Jason was supposed to be her future, but is Mike someone she can leave behind?
405 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 22, 2021
About the author
J.L. Stray
11 books80 followersJL Stray has always enjoyed reading books and writing stories. Finally, she gathered up enough courage to publish one herself. A former Policy Specialist and current Consultant, she spends any extra moment she has writing, outlining and scheming her next book.
Raised in a small town in Pennsylvania, she graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Public Policy. Most days she uses one of those degrees in either her career or dealing with her children.
J.L. lives in that same small town, with her three very active children, who always have her at a diamond, field or court. She is a lover of books, shoes, beaches, and a strong drink.
Raised in a small town in Pennsylvania, she graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Public Policy. Most days she uses one of those degrees in either her career or dealing with her children.
J.L. lives in that same small town, with her three very active children, who always have her at a diamond, field or court. She is a lover of books, shoes, beaches, and a strong drink.
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February 25, 2021
What a crazy, turbulent ride of emotions. After the back and forth between Danielle and Mike and the crash and burn in book one...this story throws the two back together after an accident lands Mike in the hospital. Lots of drama, people hurt, tension pulling everyone every which way...this story has it all. It was freaking intense! I loved the stable, safe influence of Jason and the journey towards a wiser, healthier Danielle. But...be prepared for angst and tears and not so wise decisions as well. Lots of peaks and valleys from beginning to end. I wasn’t sure how the book was going to end but happily I was smiling when I met the last page. Worth the bumpy ride for an emotionally wrenching story.
February 22, 2021
One moment changed everything for co-workers Danielle and Mike, one heated moment that never should have happened. Mike knew the rules and he broke them, he just couldn't keep his hands to himself, and it cost them both dearly. But then she ended things and walked away, citing it was for the best for both of them.
But now here she is, with another man named Jason, and he can't believe his eyes. The woman he loves has already moved on with someone knew, almost as if she didn't care as much as he thought. He was distracted by their interaction and didn't see the other vehicle and then his life went black. While his world was dark, Danielle's was falling apart. She wouldn't deny that she still loved him, but she also couldn't deny that she was with Jason now, and things were going great for them. Or were they? What if the man lying lifeless in a hospital was supposed to be the man she was with?
Fixing the Broken is a story of second chances, love, forgiveness, and new beginnings. Danielle and Mike weren't supposed to see each other again, but it was a chance meeting that changed everything. The damage they had caused to one another should have been enough to permanently keep them apart, but all it took was one look, and everything shifted. Suddenly the new life Danielle had created didn't seem as great, and it had her second guessing everything. What if she made the wrong choice all those months ago?
This is an angst filled torture fest, two men, one owns her heart and the other is just basically renting it, and she can't decide which is the right one for her. If she chooses Mike she has reservations about it being for the right reasons or if she is just falling back into old habits? And Jason is nothing like him, he's sweet and giving, and everything she should want, but does she really? I could understand Danielle's hesitation, giving her heart to a man that broke it once before, that alone would make anyone second guess his intentions. But I disagreed with the way she went about some things, her actions weren't always justified or right. With that being said I did enjoy the read, I just had some troubles wrapping my head around the heroines actions at times. If you enjoy heartstring tugging tales then I have no doubt you will like what you find here, this one is bound to take you on one heck of an emotional roller coaster ride!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
But now here she is, with another man named Jason, and he can't believe his eyes. The woman he loves has already moved on with someone knew, almost as if she didn't care as much as he thought. He was distracted by their interaction and didn't see the other vehicle and then his life went black. While his world was dark, Danielle's was falling apart. She wouldn't deny that she still loved him, but she also couldn't deny that she was with Jason now, and things were going great for them. Or were they? What if the man lying lifeless in a hospital was supposed to be the man she was with?
Fixing the Broken is a story of second chances, love, forgiveness, and new beginnings. Danielle and Mike weren't supposed to see each other again, but it was a chance meeting that changed everything. The damage they had caused to one another should have been enough to permanently keep them apart, but all it took was one look, and everything shifted. Suddenly the new life Danielle had created didn't seem as great, and it had her second guessing everything. What if she made the wrong choice all those months ago?
This is an angst filled torture fest, two men, one owns her heart and the other is just basically renting it, and she can't decide which is the right one for her. If she chooses Mike she has reservations about it being for the right reasons or if she is just falling back into old habits? And Jason is nothing like him, he's sweet and giving, and everything she should want, but does she really? I could understand Danielle's hesitation, giving her heart to a man that broke it once before, that alone would make anyone second guess his intentions. But I disagreed with the way she went about some things, her actions weren't always justified or right. With that being said I did enjoy the read, I just had some troubles wrapping my head around the heroines actions at times. If you enjoy heartstring tugging tales then I have no doubt you will like what you find here, this one is bound to take you on one heck of an emotional roller coaster ride!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
February 25, 2021
Feels 3
Steam 4
Storyline 4.25
Overall Rating 4.25
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Reviewed by Robin
What a crazy, turbulent ride of emotions. After the back and forth between Danielle and Mike and the crash and burn in book one...this story throws the two back together after an accident lands Mike in the hospital. Lots of drama, people hurt, tension pulling everyone every which way...this story has it all. It was freaking intense! I loved the stable, safe influence of Jason and the journey towards a wiser, healthier Danielle. But...be prepared for angst and tears and not so wise decisions as well. Lots of peaks and valleys from beginning to end. I wasn’t sure how the book was going to end but happily I was smiling when I met the last page. Worth the bumpy ride for an emotionally wrenching story
Steam 4
Storyline 4.25
Overall Rating 4.25
Kindle eArc provided by Author
Reviewed by Robin
What a crazy, turbulent ride of emotions. After the back and forth between Danielle and Mike and the crash and burn in book one...this story throws the two back together after an accident lands Mike in the hospital. Lots of drama, people hurt, tension pulling everyone every which way...this story has it all. It was freaking intense! I loved the stable, safe influence of Jason and the journey towards a wiser, healthier Danielle. But...be prepared for angst and tears and not so wise decisions as well. Lots of peaks and valleys from beginning to end. I wasn’t sure how the book was going to end but happily I was smiling when I met the last page. Worth the bumpy ride for an emotionally wrenching story
February 24, 2021
When I read a love triangle I always have a favourite and one I dislike because of their actions. This story brought out some conflicting emotions as I liked both Mike and Jason and to my surprise it was Danielle I ended up feeling angry with. So Mike crossed a line that had huge implications in her life and when she moves on with Jason she sees it as a new beginning but it felt she was settling. When another change happens it changes their lives again and I hated how she went from one to the other. Ultimately this is a story about forgiveness and second chances so I guess it all worked out but it just frustrated me.
February 24, 2021
Danielle is in love with 2 men, but only one owns her heart, will she finally choose between them? Mike is a co-worker who crosses a line, and this changes the outcome of Danielle’s live. When Danielle meets Jason, she slowly starts to put the pieces of her life back together, but what will Mike’s reaction be? This is a good story which pulls at the heartstrings, and is about 2nd chances, forgiveness, and love, with a tad angst thrown into the mix. I look forward to reading more from this author whose work I recommend.
February 25, 2021
Fixing The Broken by J.L. Stray
My Review: ☆☆☆☆
This story was an agnst filled love triangle. Typically in a love triangle story I'm rooting for one guy over the other but in this book both guys are just so great. Instead I found myself getting slightly annoyed with the female lead Danielle! Forgiveness is key to this emotional roller-coaster story.
My Review: ☆☆☆☆
This story was an agnst filled love triangle. Typically in a love triangle story I'm rooting for one guy over the other but in this book both guys are just so great. Instead I found myself getting slightly annoyed with the female lead Danielle! Forgiveness is key to this emotional roller-coaster story.
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