Jaxon Mayer knew the minute his eyes met hers that they were soul mates and would be together forever. Emily and Jax were childhood sweethearts. An insanely happy couple with a love most people never feel. Emily Saunders wanted nothing more than to marry her gorgeous guy and have her happily ever after. Their relationship was perfect, and he was the man of her dreams. They had even talked about … dreams.
They had even talked about an engagement, and Jaxon was planning a surprise proposal.
But life never goes as planned…
When a tragic accident occurs, everything changes, and heartbreak is inevitable.
But who will be the one left broken and shattered?
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Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet #1) by Aleya Michelle
5 Stars
Ack!! I need the next book like right now!!
This story broke my heart, there’s so much going on and I love the way this story is being told. I can’t even imagine where this story will go but I know I can not wait to find out.
This felt real, the kind of thing that could happen any day and knowing that made this story hit home that much more. Her time hops were placed perfectly and very easy to follow and definitely strengthened the connection I felt to both Emily and Jaxon. I sincerely felt the emotions being portrayed in this book.
I was so angry with Emily through most of this story, even after what she went through, not trusting Jaxon was her biggest downfall in my opinion and his faith in her even after the decisions she made literally broke my heart.
I can’t wait to get my hands on the rest of this story, I read this in one sitting and it flowed perfectly. This is my 2nd or 3rd book by this author and I’ve loved every one of them and have definitely become a forever fan of Aleya Michelle.
Loved It now give me more!!!! LOL
Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet #1)
By: Aleya Michelle
5 out of 5 stars
The story Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet #1) by Aleya Michelle is a book that I once I finished I thought “Wow!” The story is powerful and the characters amazing. The story had my emotions going up and down the entire time I was reading. There are heartbreaking moments as well as ones that warmed my heart. I loved reading about the characters of Jaxon Mayer and Emily Saunders. As I read the story I couldn’t help but find myself caring about them. These two were sweethearts. They had a deep connection to each other. They were perfect together, soul mates. Then a tragic accident happens. Everything changes. Once I started this book I didn’t want to put it down until the final page. I found myself thinking about it even after I had finished reading. It is a book I would recommend reading. It is the first book in a duet and I look forward to reading the next one.
I read this book while on a road trip and enjoyed it. Jaxon and Emily seemed to have the whole world at the their fingertips until tragedy struck and she ran. I felt her decisions were slightly immature, and had trouble connecting with her at times. I felt bad for Jaxon, but he too made a few immature decisions. I could see why both made some of the choices they did and looked forward to seeing how they ended up in the second book of the series.
Emily and Jaxon meet when she moves to town, and starts school. Jaxon is drawn to her from his first glance. Her parents won’t allow her to date, wanting her to stay focused on school and her gymnastics. Jaxon is a baseball player and somehow realizes that he needs to prove to Emily and her parents his interest in her, so he does something every Sunday for 3 months. Finally he gets her dads approval that they can date. And once they start dating, they are inseparable. They have a very strong connection and talk of the future, and know they are meant to be, until an accident happens and tragedy strikes. Neither of them handle the situation or the fall out well…..and they both have some very dark days that they struggle to get out of. Really don’t think Emily handled things well, but I do understand her not wanting them to both lose their dreams. Read this in one sitting, and am starting part 2 right away.
This was a heartbreaking story to me. The tragic circumstance with Jaxon and Emily is emotional yet filled with love. I loved the point of views from both characters, with the background of how they met and fell in love! Can’t wait to read the follow-up!
This was a sweet and heartbreaking story. What Jaxon and Emily experienced is tragic but they make it the best way they can. This story has a lot of back and forth between the past and present. You get to see how Jaxon and Emily met and began their love story. They were so sweet and innocent. Wrapped into each other and knew without a doubt they were meant to be with each other. Tragedy happens and it shakes up their world. They have to learn to move on without each other and with a loss. Neither do well with this but soon learn to move on. I enjoyed this book and am eager to start the next one. I’m really liking that we get both Jaxon and Emily point of views. It makes the story so much better.
This book is an emotional roller coaster in the best way. It was a great story. I recommend reading the series.
I tried three different times to get into this book and finally finished it on the fourth. If you’re looking for a book that reads like a YA drama, bounces around from past to present too much, and doesn’t have particularly interesting characters, this is the book for you. Not so much for me. I am trying book 2 and hope for redemption.
All the feels. I just love soul mate books it was a great ride. I need book 2 asap. 3.5 stars and would def read this author again
This is my first book by Aleya Michelle. This book sucked me in from the first chapter. Emily and Jaxon are young and so in love. They have their whole lives ahead of them then an accident happens. Emily takes it upon herself and makes the decision to leave so Jaxon isn’t burdened by her. She wants him to have a life. Except when she left Jaxon fell apart. This book had me in tear in certain sections and times i wanted to yell andntell.them to grow up. This book does end with a cliffhanger and i can’t wait to read it.
This was an ok read. In some ways I understood Emily’s decision to leave. I just didn’t like how she went about it. It made it hard to warm up to her and it dimmed my enjoyment of the book.
this kept me wanting more. Def. recommend this book. LOVED every bit of it.
Well this book will ripe you a part. Emotional and some places hard to swallow. Young love and what young love do sometimes is so harmful that its hard to come back from it. These two where high school sweethearts and everything going for them until one bad accident changed everything for the both of them. True love is real but sometimes you wonder how true it is and if you can make it through everything. This is a part one of two books so I cant wait to see what happens. Great writing on the authors part. Keeping us involved and feeling like we are right there with them.
A rather emotional but fantastic story. The couple have to overcome so much but you can honestly feel their love for each other. The storyline itself was brilliant. I cant wait to read the next book. Fingers crossed for them.
Oh Man, Jaxon and Emily took me on an emotional roller coaster with this one! So young and in love, faced with heartbreak and loss – these two are challenged and I found my self wanting to fight for them to just find a way back. I have to say that a big portion of events after the accident felt unrealistic, but I made my way through that and just had to jump into Reunited By Love because I need to see what happens!
3.5 stars
Abandoned by Love is the first book in the Shattered Hearts Duet. The story was fast paced, it has young love, emotion and heartache. The characters were okay, it’s not like I didn’t like them, I just didn’t feel a connection with them. I wil read the next part of this duet, to find out what’s going to happen to these two.
Oh wow, this book was absolutely amazing. Once I started reading this book I could not put it down. Wonderful characters and a very emotional read for me. I loved every single minute of this book and I cannot wait to read book 2. Highly recommended.
Wow! This book had me reading it in one sitting! I couldn’t put it down. I needed to know what was going to happen between Jax and Emily. I loved all the emotion and the twists and turns that the story took. I can’t wait to start book #2!
4 stars for Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle . This is book one in the Shattered Hearts Duet.
This book is an emotional journey between Emily and Jaxon as a couple and the journey they each face alone. I will say the writing of this book is different than some I have read. This book goes back and forth from the past to the present. We learn about how Jaxon and Emily became a couple and how their love was built. “Being connected in every possible way is like becoming one—two hearts and one goddamn amazing and fantastic love.”
However, that is not the point of this story, the point is what happens to that love after a horrible accident. I love both Jaxon and Emily, but I will admit I didn’t like Emily after the choice she makes. While I understand it, I didn’t like that she breaks poor Jaxon’s heart. The love these two have for each other is what every couple strives to have but what one will do to protect the ones will love knows no bounds. “when a heart breaks, no it don’t break even”
Even though both of these two are suffering, they are both learning more about themselves and I think that is what needed to happen for their characters. This book does end in a little bit of a cliffhanger so be prepared for that.
This is my first book from this author, and I look forward to reading more of her work. While I like the cover of the book, I do not think it shows the heartbreak and how tragic this story truly is. It just does not fit the title to me, but I do still like the image.
Ok read
Abandoned by Love has twists and turns. Emily and Jaxon have a love that is powerful. It is a good read. The school environment feels caddy and high school not that of college age kids.