Upper East Side artist, Olivia Wrightwood is ready for a change. Marrying Alex Mudarra, a dedicated and up-and-coming detective, is exactly what she needs to escape the clutches and scrutiny of her family’s political dynasty.Life with Alex is simple and secure–everything she’s ever wanted. Or so she thought…When Alex’s career plans shift from police work to politics, their idyllic life shifts … idyllic life shifts back to the familiar corruption she ran away from. And after she overhears a late night call, her safety shatters and doubt sets in. Can a surprise trip make amends or will this second honeymoon lead to a dangerous life of manipulation and lies?
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Broken Circle by Amy McKinley is the first in the Gray Ghost Series. I started this book because it looked interesting, and I couldn’t put it down. The book has twists, turns, suspense, romance and everything else you could imagine. The characters are well written and you can really feel their emotions while reading this book. This is absolutely a must read and I cannot wait to start the next book, I have a feeling these books are going to be one that gives me a good book hangover when I am done with their story. Great read and I will definitely read more books by this author. I give this book a solid 5 stars.
Broken Circle is book one in the Gray Ghost Novels written by Amy McKinley. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this story, I wasn’t sure how I would feel about it. Broken Circle is a sad story but it has some happy moments in it as well. Liv has had her whole world turned upside down on after she starts to questions her husband Alex’s behavior. Insert a lot of crazy, sad, exciting events can Liv survive now that her life is at stake? Will Alex’s love prove fake or real when it comes down to a life or death situation or will Liam and his team be the ones to save her.
Broken Circle is the first book in the Gray Ghost series by Amy McKinley. This was the first time I had read anything by this author but if Broken Circle is anything to go by then I’ll definitely be reading the rest of this series as I really enjoyed Broken Circle. This novel is one of those books that grabs you straight away and keeps you gripped until the very end. There were so many twists and turns and you are taken on a rollercoaster of emotions. This novel is full of suspense and also has an added bit of romance too.
Broken Circle starts with married couple Alex and Olivia. Alex is a cop and wants to move into politics. Olivia is an artist who specializes in sculpture. When they take a holiday to allow Olivia to meet his mother, Alex and Olivia are drawn into the murky world of drug cartels. Olivia soon realises that her husband is not the man she thought she had married, far from it and her life is now in serious danger. I really loved Alex at the beginning of this book but by end I would happily have killed him.
This book is action packed and the story flows really well. It has fantastic characters, some you will love and others you will despise. I recommend that you read this book and decide for yourself. I have the next book in this series sitting in my kindle waiting for me and I can’t wait to see what treats Amy McKinley has in store next.
a great read about change. Olivia has the perfect life as a sculptor and is married to a wonderful husband Alex. When she announces to him that she is pregnant. everything changes. Alex insists they travel to Venezuela to meet his family to share the good news. His mother is lovely, but when they meet his father everything changes as Olivia is dragged into a dark new world. Will their marriage survive the trip or will everything change?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns Well developed characters like Olivia going for her dreams despite what people think or Alex trying to protect Olivia while doing his job.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like in the beach and waves of Venezuela or the view from their house in beauty that cant be tamed. I also loved the intricate detail of the necklace in bright colours which was beautifully written. Olivias passion for art and losing herself in it and as a sense of peace through it was emotive and powerful and perfectly written throughout as one constant thing. The only issue I would raise is that there was repetition in several places. The chapters in different perspectives worked to display both sides of events, but was difficult to tell which character held the narrative at times. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars. .
Broken Circle by Amy McKinley is the first book in her Gray Ghost series! It is also the first book I have read by this writer so I was very curious about her story telling ways when I picked it up! I have to say that I had nothing to be concerned about! I absolutely loved it! I loved it so much that I also picked up the ‘prelude’ to the series that I had somehow missed AND also the second book of the series! (Reviews to come!)
I loved Amy’s writing style – it was flowing and smooth like molasses AND it kept me at the edge of my seat until I came to the last page! There are twists and turns in this story and I tell you, every single character has their purpose and you cannot take anyone away! It is a story of betrayal and ‘illusion’ – you think that something is going on but you do not actually see what truly is going on under the surface …
I loved Olivia, I loved how she grew throughout the story and found her strength (and stubbornness)! And when her blinders come off … be prepared for fireworks!
Broken Circle by Amy McKinley a four-star read that will brake you. This is the first book in a Gray Ghost Novel series and if the rest of the series goes from strength to strength as this book did it will be a great series, Its filled with action and drama and characters like Olivia and as you follow her journey you will see the story and wonder if the life she is living is a lie, the husband she loves, is he the man she married? This story will have you on the edge of your seat, the twists and turns will astound you. Can’t wait to read book two.
Broken Circle was an amazing story by the fabulous Amy McKinley whose addictive writing style gripped me from the beginning, making it impossible to put down throughout until the very end. It seemed to start out like it was going to go in one direction with Olivia becoming suspicious of her husband after hearing a weird phone call, so I’m like, man he’s cheating one her. Alex is a detective and goes undercover so he has his story at the ready, so yeah, I’m still completely sold on the cheating idea. However, what I get is complete INSANITY! So many twists that my head was spinning, while my f-bombs were dropping at what I NEVER SAW COMING! The cast of secondaries made up the good, bad, and oh so very ugly, so I was ready to interrogate every one who came in contact with Liv by the middle of the story. Luckily, she meets up with the folks at Gray Ghost who help unravel the chaos that has become her life. I LOVED every minute of this suspenseful story that had a side of angst, and HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL!
Broken Circle by Amy McKinley
Four Stars
I’ve never been a fan of politics. No one is truly out to help people. Its all for personal gain. The lies they easily tell just to stay in their lofty positions. Liv is living in that world and grew up seeing the damage politics causes a family. I did like the story and how well written it was. I also believe you can’t judge one persons actions by what someone else did. I feel that Liv seen her father in every man in politics. It was a very interesting story with some great twists. I was unsure about Alex through the whole book I’m still not all that fond of his character. Once the lies and betrayls keep repeating you lose your trust and safety net. Your faith and confidence start to slowly shrink until your left with nothing.
Broken Circle, A Gray Ghost Novel Book, one by Amy McKinley was a good read that I was able to sit down and get right into reading and not wanting to put it down. Olivia, wanting to get away from her family and the games of politics marries a dedicated and new detective, Alex. Thinking that the life she has built with Alex will be simple, she is shocked when his career turns from Police work to Politics.
This story gave me, action, romance, danger and the suspense to want me to keep reading. There are so many questions and secrets that come out in this book, but again it’s another element that keeps you wanting more and more of Olivia and Alex. I highly recommend this book and this author, I can’t wait to read book two and more from this author. The attention to detail, the strong characters, and storyline made this book a 5 star read!
The passion between Liv and Alex hits you right in the feels. Liv’s Family was a political one and that’s all they ever really thought about but Liv was an artist. To her father, it wasn’t something worth indulging. Now that she is mostly out of her family’s shadow, she is free to do what she loves and she has found the man she loves more than life who supports her in everything. Alex is a prominent member of the police force who has his eye on moving into politics. Liv knows that it would be safer than all the cases he works and is still apprehensive, but she gives her loving husband all the support he shows her. A surprise trip may change everything.
I was honestly enraptured at the beginning by the descriptions of Liv working with clay and on all of her projects and it was nice to see how her love for her husband would inspire her. On to book 2!
Broken Circle is the thrilling first instalment of Amy McKinley’s Gray Ghost series. It follows Liv, an artist and heiress, as she travels to meet her husband Alex’s family and discovers the dark secrets he’s been keeping from her.
Set against the dangerous backdrop of a powerful cartel, Broken Circle has a dark and tense feel to it. Liv, along with the reader, is never able to feel safe and comfortable for long. There are, though, moments of optimism and warmth as she finds help and friendship when hope is almost lost.
Broken Circle is predominantly fast-paced, with plenty of action and intrigue. It’s a real page-turner, with plenty of surprises. It’s mostly told from Liv’s point of view, although there are occasionally chapters from Alex’s perspective giving us an insight into his motives.
At times, I found the behaviour of some of the characters a little unconvincing, particularly in response to dangerous situations. However, it worked as a catalyst for what happened later and didn’t take too much away from my enjoyment of this book.
I give this book four out of five stars. Although it was a bit out of my comfort zone, I enjoyed the character drama and was caught up in the story. If you like something with a lot of action, this is a good read! I’m looking forward to reading more of the series soon.
Wow, what an absolute fresh breath of air was this novel from Amy McKinley. From the stunning cover to the marvelous story between the covers, everything was flawless and mind-blowing. I really enjoyed every second that I spent with Liv. Amy McKinley is new author to me, but just became one of my automatic one-click favorites! I can’t wait to dive into the next book in this Gray Ghost series and everything else she has available to read.
In Broken Circle we learn all about Olivia, or Liv, Wrightwood. The way that McKinley writes, you feel every single emotion that Liv feels, and you are discovering things as she does. This is one unpredictable book, which was great! Just when I thought I had things figured out and was sure what would come next, boom, the absolute opposite of what I thought would happen, happens.
Liv is a woman with a mission, she just wants a normal and happy life. Whatever ‘normal’ is, she craves it. She loves her husband Alex and that he is able to give her an escape from things in life that she had to endure with her parents growing up. Until, he can’t. Life has different plans for Alex and soon Liv is questioning everything she thought she knew about him. When the Liv is forced to face the facts about secrets she has, and secrets that she discovers about her husband, things get really intense. Go into this novel with the thought that you are on a journey with Olivia, that you will not be able to predict this one, and it will blow your mind what happens. I found myself resisting the urge, which was strong at several moments, from throwing my tablet at the wall.
I would hate to give away anything more than what I have and ruin this amazing novel. Take my word for it, grab this one today, and while you are at it just one-click the next in the series, Eye of The Storm. That should help ease the pain of your book hangover from this one! Happy Reading!
Broken Circle by Amy McKinley is the first book in her Gray Ghost Series. This story is highly intriguing and very addictive once you start.
Olivia is bored of the constant politics that is her family. Every day is the same and she is ready to be out of it. So when she meets Alex, a NYPD detective, her dreams are met. He is as far from politics as she could ask for.
However, before long, he also turns his sights onto the world of politics. Once again Olivia finds herself back in the very world she fought so hard to get out of. Except this time, one late night phone call seems to put everything into a perspective she never wanted. With her whole world shattered Olivia isn’t sure what to make of her new life – is it what she wanted? Or has it turned out to be everything she didn’t want?
Having read previous books by this author I was excited to get into this new series. And what a start it was. I found the whole story line to be so intriguing. I had to stop myself from reading forward to figure out what was going on with Alex. I couldn’t decide what I wanted Olivia to do – trust Alex or not? The author weaved an interesting story that just got better as the book went on. If this is just book one I cannot wait to see what the rest of the series brings.
What a ride! This romantic suspense will have you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I couldn’t read it fast enough and couldn’t put it down. I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next with Olivia. This author wrote a great book with a solid plot and fantastic characters. I cannot wait to read more from Amy McKinley.
Broken Circle (A Gray Ghost Novel Book 1)
By: Amy McKinley
5 out of 5 stars
The story Broken Circle (A Gray Ghost Novel Book 1) by Amy McKinley is a book that loved reading. It is a book that includes action, mystery, suspense, romance, and danger. The story hooked me in and I didn’t want to put it down until I had read the final page. There are times when I was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. I loved the character of Olivia Wrightwood. She is a wonderful artist and has found herself married to a man that she is deeply in love with. She feels his support for her which is something that she had not had in the past. Doubts begin to come to her mind when she overhears conversations. Are these doubts valid or just an overactive imagination? What will happen when she and her husband Alex go on a surprise trip together? Read this book to find out what the future holds for both Olivia and Alex. When reading this story there are questions raised and secrets to be uncovered. Will they all be answered? There are other characters that you are introduced to in this story who interact with Olivia. They all added to the story in their own way and I couldn’t see the story without them. This is a well-written book that had me turning pages. I would highly recommend reading it. This book is the first one in a series and I can’t wait to read the next one.
Broken Circle is the first book in the A Gray Ghost Novel by Amy McKinley and what a read. It is a contemporary romance novel that has a myriad of twists and turns and thrills to spill. The fear and chaos, drama and suspense will have you rooted to the spot, waiting for what happens next, biting your nails and heart beating fast.
Liv and Alex are living the perfect life a love like theirs doesn’t come along to often. After some unusual behaviour, Liv wonders what is going on, something is not right. When she reveals her secret never in a million years could she have dreamed what that secret would put in motion. A secret that in turns brings another dangerous secret past to light that will change her life forever. A secret that has deadly consequences for everyone she comes in contact with. This story takes quite a dramatic turn of events where love and wonder turn to fear and horror.
If you are looking for something that has it all then Broken Circle is a must.