Welcome to the promotional event for CONNECTED by A.E. Murphy!
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Author:: A. E. Murphy
Series:: The Broken Series
Genre: New Adult
Publication: June 4, 2014
"Emotionally gripping, psychologically complex, and deeply romantic, A.E. Murphy's brilliantly drawn characters in the BROKEN series will stay with you long after you turn the last page." --Heather Anastasiu, author of Glitch (St. Martin's Press)
Stuck between what feels wrong but should be right and what is definitely wrong but feels so right, Gwen has to deal with her new life and being a single mother to her baby, Dillan. Whilst trying to move on and fill the gaping hole that Caleb left behind, she struggles with the knowledge of what happened to Nathan. She doesn't know how to deal with it, knowing it could be her that saves him, but not wanting to betray Caleb, who still holds the largest piece of her heart. Her mind is a mess and, just as life starts looking better, dark secrets and a past she shouldn't be a part of threaten to rip her bliss into shreds.
Who will she choose? And, more importantly, can they survive what is thrown their way?
This is the final part to the Broken series.
Mature readers only. 18+
My phone rings, it’s not even seven in the morning. Nathan. Ugh, what does he want? It’s too early to argue. “Hello?”
“Get Dillan ready, I’ll be there in two hours.” And the line goes dead.
Are you fucking kidding me? No. Dillan had me up half of the night. I’m sleeping and I’m going to remain this way until he wakes me up again. Screw you and your orders.
Besides, my eyes won’t stay open long enough for me to get out of bed.
I let out a startled choke when the blanket is pulled from my body, disturbing me from my pleasant dreams that I no longer remember. “What the hell?” I blink away my blurred vision and glare at a scowling Nathan. He’s looming over me in a way that tells me he probably wants to throttle me right now. “I could have been naked.” I practically am in only a top and knickers.
“I called you two hours ago, only to find you still sleeping?” He scoffs and walks over to the cot where Dillan is now awake and crying, probably from my sudden screech of fear.
“I don’t remember a call,” I lie and sit up, my hands immediately begin rubbing my eyes. Wait… “How did you get in?”
“I knocked, your mum answered.”
“Oh. It’s nine in the morning, why are you wearing a suit?” Not that he doesn’t look good. He really does.
“Could you get up and pack his things? I’ll bring him back on Monday.”
“I never agreed to the length of time or you even picking him up. Not to mention the fact I don’t have a number to contact you. Which makes me feel very uneasy.” I stand, not feeling modest in the slightest. “I’m going to have a shower.”
“I have places I need to be,” he snaps and my anger at his tone peaks, “Then you shouldn’t be taking Dillan!”
“I’ll get him ready myself.”
“You do that,” I say around a yawn and pull open the door. “I’ll be about fifteen minutes. I want to say goodbye before he leaves.”
His jaw clenches but he remains silent, which I’m eternally grateful for.
I take my time showering, just to be awkward. I also take my time getting dressed and drying my hair, again… just to be awkward.
“Today would be nice, Guinevere!” Nathan calls up the stairs, making me snigger. Why am I pushing him?
After making him wait another ten minutes, I finally make my way downstairs. He’s sitting on the couch with Dillan on his chest, looking casual and content. Well, as casual as one can look in an expensive suit. “Sorry it took me so long.” No I’m not. Not in the slightest.
Nathan lifts Dillan up and over his face, making him smile and gurgle. “She’s not is she? Not at all. She’s silently laughing at me.” His voice is high and happy, I love it when he speaks to Dillan like this. “Mummy is mean, yes she is.” Uh-oh.
“Puke face,” I say with a wince but it’s too late.
REVIEW
The story of Gwen and Nathan continues in book two of the Broken
Series, Connected. I loved every word of the first book, Broken. It was an
emotional rollercoaster ride that I read in one day. I could not wait to find
out how Gwen and Nathan’s story was going to play out in book two. Let me tell
you, A.E. does not disappoint, I could feel the frustration, anger, love,
passion… it was great writing. The emotions in book two were just as high and
overpowering as they were in book one.
Nathan was a great lead male character, I completely loved him.
Yes, he has demons and issues, but he truly was a strong alpha male in his own
way, with a tender spot for Gwen and Dillan. My heart went out to him for what
he was going through. Gwen, I was so sad for her in book one, I mean OMG, I
couldn’t imagine what she was going through, but without the tragedy of Caleb,
she never would have had the chance to get to know Nathan… but like any great
romance, all hell breaks loose… ;) I don’t want to give away any of the twists
and turns of this story, but let me be the one to tell you, you do not want to
miss out on these books.
Connected is a great story full of drama and emotions, I
recommend this series to anyone who loves a great read from and amazing writer! Five stars.
Reviewed by Tonya Nichols @ Eye Candy Bookstore
When I'm not writing, I love spending time with my family and when I get some spare time (not easy with young children!) it’s either reading or listening to music. You won’t find me without a book or my Kindle in my hand. I read whilst I’m cooking, cleaning, talking, walking… you could say reading is my other passion!
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