Evie Brooks is trapped in a relationship she can’t seem to escape. Her secrets go beyond the black eyes and the breaking heart. She’s dropped out of college, forced to quit her job and avoiding the questions her friends and family so desperately want answers to.And then her childhood crush shows up in town.Rugged, and not so innocent anymore, she’s reminded of that boy from her past and realizes … past and realizes he’s not the same. There’s a newfound darkness about him she can’t place.
Grayson Gomez is hiding more than his unexpected return home. Trained to fight for his country, he has to battle harder to hide his despair when he finds the girl he left behind in the arms of another.
With his world crashing around him, he’s holding on to a memory of the girl he used to know. As he questions what’s really going on with Evie’s boyfriend, Grayson makes a horrifying discovery.
When her life is threatened, and his past catches up with him, Grayson will stop at nothing to protect her.
Even if it means putting his own life on the line for her.
Due to mature content and themes this book is recommended to readers aged eighteen and over. Please read authors note for trigger warnings. This is a full-length novel, 140,000 words, with no cliffhanger.
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This book makes your heart feel so many different emotions all at once! I finished it a couple of days ago but honestly could not put my thoughts to words right away. I’m still having difficulty doing so. But I can say this, being a survivor of sexual assault, I wish I had someone to love me the Grayson loved Evie. They would do anything for each other! That special love and commitment are just so beautiful. For that reason alone, you must read this book.
OMG!! The angst, the heartache, and constant tears in my eyes. This book is everything. A very realistic portrayal that gutted me. An absolutely fantastic story and one that will stay with me for a long time to come!!
Wow! Well that was an epic emotional rollercoaster and I loved every minute of it!! Shey took this book and revamped it to its absolute best! Greyson and Evie are what goals are made of Get the wine get the tissues get comfy and prepare to not put this book down!! Thank you Shey for another epic journey!
Exquisitely written! Shey has a unique ability to pull you and really make you feel like you are a part of the story. Greyson and Eevi have a strong bond that gets put through the biggest challenge of all.
An absolutely breathtaking story of childhood friends turned lovers. The love that Evie and Grayson have for each other is unmeasurable. You won’t want to put it down!
Another great book by Shey. This has all the feels to it. Sadness, heartache, love and anger, definitely took you on an emotional roller coaster.
Such an amazing story Shey has written! If I could give this book 6 stars I would. I was captivate by the first chapter and didn’t put it back down until I was finished! So many emotions throughout the book that I was constantly flipping the page to feel more. Great job Shey!
Emotional, raw, passionate, real….so many words to describe this book and it still won’t do it justice! Amazing read! Could not put this book down from the second I started.
I read the first book but the second has so much more. This book is about heartache, true love, devastation, laughter, grief and shows you that you can get through almost anything as long as you e got the right person beside you. Shey hit this one out of the park, once again!!
This emotional book sucks you in from the beginning to end. Shey Stahl you are a gifted writer I envisioned every detail of this real life story. Evie and Grayson where a gift to each other and given a second chance. You will laugh and full out sob… Thank for this rewrite.
Be ready for heartbreak and a wave of emotions. Beautifully written and brings you into the life Evie is living and barely surviving. Please keep in mind major trigger warnings that Shey does warn about.
This book I’m has all the feels! You laugh, you cry and then you read it again! Definitely one that will be added to my shelf of favorite books ever! Shey Stahl definitely added more of her heart to this book and hit it out of the ball field with it!
This expanded version of the original was worth the read! Laughed and cried all over again. I felt like I got a behind the scenes look at all the characters I loved the first time around. Such a different experience!
This Book. This Book has you going to the bathroom to find tissue and to fix your face. The emotional bond between Grayson and Evie is everything. There is real life rawness hits you hard and just when you need a little bit of humor Shey Stahl does not disappoint. Best Read of 2020 by far!!!
All I Have Left brings everything you expect from a Shey Stahl book and then some. This book is an emotional read and will definitely make the reader experience the spectrum of emotions by the time the last page is turned. The story vividly shows how not only a heart but also an entire life can break, shattered in the name of love. The story of Grayson & Evie— both separately and together— is complex, difficult and very real in today’s world. The thing about being broken is that eventually you find the strength to heal yourself, often becoming someone much stronger and resilient than you ever were. This story is about heartbreak & loss and the healing power of friendship and true love. Even if you have read the original version of this book, I’d definitely recommend you give this new expanded version a read because this re-write just grabs you from the first page and carries you through to the very end. I must note that if you have any triggers, please read the author’s note as there are topics addressed in this book that may cause distress.
“I don’t know either, but I know I’ve never felt more at home than I do navigating hell with you.”
— Evie Brooks
This book! What a gut-wrenching, heart-exploding, emotional roller coaster! I knew whilst devouring this absolute page-turner that this would be a story that would always stay with me. At times my eyes felt too full of tears to continue, but the ending of course was worth the heartbreak encountered along the journey.
There is something extra special about Shey Stahl’s character creation. Her characters truly feel like your living, breathing friends, and as such capture a piece of your heart and have you willing to have their backs and defend them to the very end.
The hero and heroine in this story, Grayson Gomez and Evie Brooks, are both extremely broken individuals who have been through absolute hell and back. They have the longest history which was a joy to step back into at times, a nostalgic reminder of the more simple, innocent times we all long for. The love they have for each other is like no other – a deep, real, powerful, all-consuming devotion. It will melt your heart. Their beautiful siblings and friendship group were also a highlight in this story.
Fair warning – this book deals with numerous trigger warning themes, however they are handled in a realistic and responsible way. It is clear that Shey Stahl has done her research, and portrayed these shocking situations as sensitively as the story and plot progression allowed.
I was lucky enough to receive a ARC of All I Have Left and rate it 4.5/5 stars
I was given an ARC in return for an honest review
This book sucks you in from start to finish. I like how Evie and Grayson went through different tragic events but still was able to find their way back to each other. You feel every emotion while reading this book, but they do get the ending they deserve. Another must read from Shey Stahl!
What an amazing story! I loved every page couldn’t stop reading it. Grayson and Evie’s story was sad, funny, amazing, heart wrenching but worth it. They both have had a hard time but have managed to save one another. Must read!!
Wow! I really enjoyed this book the first time I read it, but I LOVED it the second time. I can’t believe Shey was able to make one of my favorite books even better. You can literally feel the connection between Grayson and Evie in every situation. The chemistry and pull that they have, even during times of struggle, are all consuming. There are a lot of evils that these two have to overcome in order to be themselves and be happy in love, but Shey found a way to make you want to see the struggles in order to find the happiness. I will read this many more times and couldn’t be happier with the additions that were made.
Grayson and Evie our my new favorite couple ( just kidding I love all Shey’s couples).This book had me crying from beginning to end the things this two went through would break anyone but they made it through.Their story was amazing. Thank you Again Shey for letting me be in your ARC group, it’s always exciting to see where your characters will take us