“Grady and Sutton’s love story is one you won’t be able to forget. A childhood crush that turned into so much more. The journey. The angst. The heartache. This is Harloe Rae at her very best!” — LJ Shen, USA Today bestselling author“Tell me a happy something, Sutton.”I was only seven the first time Grady Bowen whispered those words to me. Cloaked by the black sky under a blanket of stars, it was … black sky under a blanket of stars, it was easy to get lost. He didn’t have any good memories of his own and needed to borrow mine. I would willingly give him anything.
Being infatuated with that boy was a beautiful curse. What could have been special didn’t get the chance to bloom. He’d never see me as more than his best friend’s kid sister. That was a hard lesson to learn, but not the most difficult.
Grady had always been struggling against the odds. Eventually he quit fighting and let his family’s reputation own him. Try as I might, those influences were beyond my reach.
He didn’t mean to break my heart. Or maybe he did. I shouldn’t have made it so easy for him. Either way, our wrongs against each other carved new lines between us.
I went four years without seeing Grady—each one more painful than the last. That distance did nothing to dull my feelings toward him. But things are different now. Most noticeably is Grady. I barely recognize this man he’s become. And that’s the way he intends to keep it. Not that it really matters.
Grady Bowen stopped being my happy something long ago.
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Grady and Sutton absolute perfect. Grady has not had it easy and has a hard shell. Sutton and her family try to be there for him. Sutton has always loved Grady can she break through to him. Harloe Rae writing is extraordinary you love the all the characters and the storyline gives you all the feels. Highly recommended just go out and read the book.
Harloe Rae definitely knows how to deliver a book filled to the brim with all the feels and Breaker has just joined them.
Grady and Sutton were destined to be partners for life from the moment the met as young children. Sutton felt a pull toward the lost and broken boy she met when she was seven. Ever since then, it’s only ever been him, no other man could come close because her heart had already found its home.
Grady didn’t believe he would ever be good enough for Sutton, but when she returns home after four years away at college, he’s forced to face facts. Sutton is the only girl for him and now its time to be the man she deserves.
This is a little bit of a slow burner, giving us time to fall for both main characters. They are sweet and gentle, although Grady has a harder side due to his early childhood but he never wears it when Sutton is around.
There’s a few twists and turns in this story, a little bit of suspense and mystery but overall, it’s quite simply a beautifully told love story.
Breaker, I have to say, is my favourite from this author. It was gritty, raw, steamy and an absolute deam come true.
Grady’s and Sutton’s story wasn’t full of sweetness, but the little happiness they found warmed my heart and made me swoon. The grit, the Grady-grit, made me fall in love with him and the book.
I loved his and Sutton’s chemistry and I loved how they were together. It held drama in a different way, and I loved that.
Tragedy happens in more ways than one in this novel, and it tore at my heart. There were a few things that did get to me personally, nonetheless, I couldn’t stop reading. It was portrayed in a realistic tone that made me feel, and i loved the author at how delicately it was written
Breaker was an emotional rollercoaster of a read. It holds so much emotion, and you can’t help but get swept away with it all. It is a bittersweet read, with love, passion and little yet poignant happiness that get you by.
A highly recommended read.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
I was only seven the first time Grady Bowen whispered those words to me. Cloaked by the black sky under the blanket of stars, it was easy to get lost. He didn’t have any good memories of his own, and needed to borrow mine. I’d willingly give him anything. Being infatuated with that boy was a beautiful curse. What could have been special didn’t get the chance to bloom. He’d never see me as more than his best friend’s kid sister. That was a hard lesson to learn, but not the most difficult.
Grady had always been struggling against the odds. eventually he quit fighting and let his family’s reputation own him. try as I might those influences were beyond my reach. He didn’t mean to break my hear. Or maybe he did. I shouldn’t have made it so easy for him. Either way, our wrongs against each other carved new lines between us. I went four years without seeing Grady-each one more painful than the last. That distance did nothing to dull my feelings toward him. But things are different now. Most noticeably is Grady. I barely recognize this man he’s become. And that’s the way he intends to keep it. Not that it really matters. Grady Bowen stopped being my happy something long ago.
I love a best friends sister book and this one is amazing. I devoured it. If ever two people were ever meant to be together it was Grady and Sutton. Your going to fall so in love with these characters. Their journey is not an easy one and it will pull at your heart strings and at times melt it. These two had some serious hurdles to overcome and they are basically a forbidden couple. However this did not stop the two of them from fighting with everything in them to be together. They had choices between what they wanted and responsibilities. It is a love that at times could be selfless and selfish. This is a journey that you do not want to miss. This was the first book I have read by Harloe Rae because this one was so amazing.
A beautifully written, absolutely amazing love story. Sutton and Grady are perfection!
Grady is broody and moody, but has a sensitive, vulnerable soul. Life has been rough on him, causing him to surround himself in an impenetrable darkness in order to block out any feelings. But at age nine, a light in the form of seven-year-old Sutton pierces his darkness.
Years of secretly basking in her warmth and light and sharing happy somethings still isn’t enough for Grady to let her all the way in. He refuses to sully Sutton with his darkness, always thinking he isn’t worthy of her.
After four years apart, will Sutton’s persistence and love finally be enough for her to be the breaker of Grady’s defenses and lead them to a happily ever after?
“Tell me a happy something, Sutton.”
A broken boy always told he isn’t good enough until a small girl rescues him and doesn’t let go. Breaker is a love story about two souls meant to be together, but one struggling to let go of his past.
Grady Bowen is from the wrong side of town. A convict for a father and an addict for a mother, he hasn’t exactly had the best start to life. That is until he meets Sutton. She is his happy.
When Sutton approaches Grady asking to take her virginity he refuses to tarnish her. He believes he will only bring her down, he also doesn’t want to lose the only surrogate family he’s known along with his best friend, Sutton’s older brother, by the possibility of hurting Sutton. Right there points to what a good man he is, but Grady only hears the slurs and bad things he was raised to believe.
Sutton never gives up on her dream of Grady. She never gives up on the potential that he deserves more. She is strong enough to never give up for the both of them. She believes in him even when he doesn’t believe in himself. To wake up and know that kind of love is by your side is a powerful thing. Grady Bowen is a lucky man, if he can just let his demons go.
Grady and Sutton
AH!! Seriously!!! This was so great. I would call this a friends to lovers, or it could be always lovers LOL
Sutton has always felt her love for Grady. Although he always seemed to see her as her bothers little sister.
Or has he??
Grady is dark, lost, maybe broken. Sutton has always been his happy, his peace, his light.
After Sutton returns from college they rekindle a strained friendship. Read Breaker to fine out the amazing journey, the ups and downs, the angst, the love, the revelations Grady and Sutton go on. Absolutely recommend 5 stars
This fast paced and extremely heart warming romance is quick to hook you in.
Breaker by Harloe Rae is filled with everything desirable.
Once I started I couldn’t stop!
Sutton and Grady have been whispering happy somethings to each other since Sutton was seven.
Grady didn’t have the best start to life, but when Sutton’s family takes him in things start to turn around. At least for a while. Sutton makes it her mission to crack the walls Grady has built within and finally gets the courage to go after what she wants. With her going off to school and Grady denying her, can they keep their happy somethings alive, or will they vanish in the meadows where they were once whispered?
The internal wall and tough exterior of Brady and the sweet velvet that’s Sutton are hard not to love. Their fire and passion are explosive; so much so, I want much more! I’m so excited about this book I can’t wait to see what Harloe has install next.
I highly recommend this.
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I can’t say enough good things about this amazing book!! This book captures so much happiness! This is definitely one of my favorite books ever! u2063
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To find all about their journey and how this amazing book ends go and get a copy today!! I fully recommend you doing that now because this book is so sensational! And remember to tell someone you love something happy!!
Once again, Harloe Rae gives us a unique story with heartfelt romance. In this second chance romance or maybe its a brother’s best friend romance, you are taken through the ringer with Grady and Sutton as they find their place in the world together. Their feelings strong when young I guess would make it a second chance but the fact that Grady is best friends with Sutton’s brother, would make it the latter. Either way, this story is stunning. Raw, passionate and so much more. Grady fighting because he doesn’t want to taint Sutton. Sutton not backing down. The insane twists and turns that happen. Honestly, I could not put my ereader down the whole time. I had to read it in one sitting because I could not walk away.
I am not sure what it is, but Rae’s writing just gets more and more amazing as each story comes out from her. They are emotional and quirky but they feel so real as well. Everything about Breaker, you will fall in love with. I cannot recommend this book enough!
3 1/2*
Sutton has been in love with Grady forever, he’s her brother Jace’s best friend.
Grady has kept Sutton in the friend zone he’s always felt that he is not good enough for her.
However watching Lance trying to make a move on her gets him riled.
Sutton is certainly one determined person with a great personality and Grady’s protectiveness is so swoon worthy.
A new author for me and so pleased read this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
BREAKER by Harloe Rae is LIVE! This brother’s best friend, emotional romance will give you ALL THE FEELS. Grady is the perfect type of broken and broody hero to steal your heart. Meet him today!
I was entranced with this childhood friends to lovers romance from the prologue. Fraught with turmoil and angst and feels that will have you disintegrating into a puddle of swoon, Breaker is a love story you don’t want to miss.
This was such a beautiful romance. Grady and Sutton’s story induces a avalanche of feels as you read it. This couple will honestly make you smile, laugh, swoon, cry and have your heart melting into a great big mushy puddle. This book is a combination of a brother’s best friend romance and friends to lovers romance. I loved this book and my heart ached for both these characters as they fought their own fears and many adversities on the way to a HEA. Sutton was very easy to like and connect with. She had zero doubts about her feelings for Grady or her commitment to him from the word go. As for Grady, it took me a little while to warm up to him but once I truly understood him and where he came from my heart ached for him and I fell hard for him. In my opinion these two were such a perfect match. This book features a well written storyline that offers a enticing blend of drama, angst, heart, tension, emotional turmoil, family, friendship, jealousy, danger, suspense, steamy desire and true love.
Breaker is a brother’s best friend romance that captures your heart and keeps it captive.
I always enjoy reading Harloe’s stories. She has a way with words that makes you fall in love with her characters and their story.
After finishing college, Sutton returns to her family and hometown. But they’re not all that resides in the small town. Grady, her first and only crush, the broken and troubled man who was supposed to be her first, her brother’s best friend, is also there. After Grady lives through a horrific accident, he finally expresses his deepest desires for Sutton.
I loved these characters so much. Sutton is the sweet, small town girl who will let nothing stop her from getting her man.
Grady is the broody, broken man that feels he doesn’t deserve Sutton. He’s from the other side of the tracks. He’s one smooth-talking, possessive, alpha that I fell in love with.
I loved this little small town romance story from Harloe and I can’t see what she gives us next.
Grady Bowen and Sutton Olsen basically grew up together, and Grady became best friends with Sutton’s older brother, Jace. Grady seemed so lost and sad when she first met him so Sutton started sharing “happy somethings” with Grady, and it became their thing. They may seem destined to be together, except Grady thinks Sutton deserves someone better than him. But after four years of missing Sutton, when she returns home after college he’s not sure how much longer he can resist her.
When Grady goes all in, he’s in 100% with no turning back, and when he channels his inner romantic, gah! Get ready to swoon and be swept off your feet. His words are downright poetic, revealing the beauty that resides deep in his soul. Grady is it, my reader friends. This is what we all dream of. To be loved by someone who loves as deeply, purely and fiercely as Grady loves Sutton.
Lest you think it’s all hearts and roses for these two, that is far from the case. After time and distance no longer separates them, it takes some time for everyone to get with the program. And then there are outside forces conspiring against them and posing a serious threat to their happily ever after, critically testing the depth of their love and level of commitment to each other.
Admittedly, I’ve been in a bit of a book funk, struggling to get through a perfectly fine book and just never connecting. Then this ray of sunshine comes into my reading orbit and Grady and Sutton chase my funk away. With writing this talented it’s as if the words are dipped in magic with perfect, soul-stirring moments at every turn. In one sentence my heart is slayed and in the next I’m laughing out loud, experiencing the best kind of wild, emotional whiplash throughout the book. Enchanting perfection that touches your heart and makes your soul smile, you’ll want to put this one at the top of your TBR.
Another hit from Harloe Rae, the reigning Queen of Swoon!