The gripping, steamy follow up to the bestselling forbidden romance, Wanting Mr. Cane…KANDYI was left broken, my heart beating a little bit harder in order to survive. I’d tried picking up the pieces, but when it came to Cane, it was hard to let go.The way we touched was special and we promised to never forget one another. I had him right in the palm of my hand—thought everything was … everything was perfect—but in the blink of an eye, he was gone, leaving me with no choice but to pretend that what we had never existed.
CANE
She was off-limits to me, but I pushed the boundaries anyway. Now, I was stuck between a rock and a hard place, my career slowly but surely slipping out of my grasp, and ghosts from my past returning to make things much more complicated.
My love life had never meant so much to me until I met Kandy.
After being knocked down and left stranded, any sane man would have stayed far away, but I wasn’t sane—not by a long shot.
I knew reality was harsh, and the universe had all the odds stacked against us. Despite it all, nothing was going stop me from making her mine again.
And if someone tried, they were going to have to go over my dead body first.
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OMG!!! Another amazing book by Shanora!!!!! Freaking LOVED IT!!!! CLIFFY QUEEN REINS!!!! She brought so many emotions out of me through out this entire book. That is what I love when I’m reading a book! The chemistry between Q and Kandy is HOT!!!! Kelly is seriously a major B**** and such a drama queen and boy does she just wanna stir up the pot with her crazy with a capital C! This book will have you on the edge of you seat just wondering what will happen next for the Q and Kandy!! I definitely recommend reading this book you will not be left disappointed!!
WOW. What can I say? Shanora has done it again. She has written a fantastic book that I could not and did not want to put down. I kept looking at what percentage of the book I had read. I got to about 74% and all of a sudden the book ended and my phone kindle said I was at 100%. NOOOOOOOOO!
Of course it ended on a cliffhanger since she is fantastic with those. And that cliffy, what the heck did I just read? I thought maybe I didn’t have the whole book that some of my chapters were missing, because I know it could not have ended like that. Oh no, it did!
But this book, oh man does this book have amazing twists in it. I did NOT see any of them coming!
I cannot say enough good things about this book. I loved every word and I am on edge waiting for part 3.
Read this book. If you haven’t read Wanting Mr Cane yet do that first. You could probably be fine and not be too confused but you will have missed one heck of a first book in the series!!!!!!
Argh, another cliffie! But what a story! Kandy left for the University of Notre Dame and left her parents and Cane behind in Georgia. She was determined to move on, repair her relation with her parents and try to forget Cane because it was all just so impossible. Kelly was blackmailing them both, so Kandy and Cane decided it was best if she left for University and he would try to deal with the situation. The problem was, that Kelly had rigged Cane’s office and saw their passionate goodbye and decided to do something about it and the situation with Kandy’s parents went nuclear.
While Kandy and Cane are apart, Kandy acquires new friends in University and there’s a boy who wants to start something with her. She needs to decide if she can move on and pursue a relation with Brody or wait for Cane.
Cane, apart from dealing with Kelly, who is more psycho every day, now has his mother and sister who have arrived to live near him. They are also dealing with his father’s menace against his company. He was an abusive husband and father and his mother is easily subjugated. Furthermore, his business took a hit after the scandal when Derek attacked him during a business function. He is dealing with many problems and hasn’t been attentive to Kandy.
There’s a lot of angst because Kandy feels a lot of guilt over the heartache she’s causing her parents. When she’s with Cane, everything feels right and she feels that’s where she ought to be; however, when they’re apart she hurts for her parents. Cane missed his friends and the fun times they had together. Due to the respect he feels for Derek, he feels guilt, but he loves Kandy too much to break up with her. It’s really an impossible situation, where all the persons involved act selfishly out of love, wanting things to happen their way. I’d like to comment about Kandy’s attitude that she’s an adult and can do as she pleases. She may be nineteen and consider herself an adult, but she depends financially on her parents, so she really can’t do as she pleases. In this matter she sometimes seemed selfish and immature.
Kandy and Cane were great together, they were really in love. There are some really hot sexy times in this book. Cane was very supportive to Kandy, even when she was ranting about their situation. He was the most understanding of all the characters; at one moment he accepted that he was not good enough for Kandy but since she’d chosen him, he would love her and strive to be the man she needed.
The story was very riveting as the Kandy and Cane deal with all the problems that stand in the way of their love. There are old enemies in Cane’s life, the psycho ex-girlfriend who won’t let go of Cane, some of the new classmates in Kandy’s University that plot against her, her parents who only wish to help her but don’t support her feelings. It’s a huge mess and for a moment it felt like the plot wasn’t moving and going in circles. Then we get a surprise plot twist and the spectacular cliffhanger, so we’re left hanging (excuse the pun) and waiting for the next installment. Great story and great characters, so true to life!
This book was amazing. Seriously I was hooked from the first page until the last and can’t wait for more of these characters. This book pulled me out of a book funk. Nothing I was reading was holding my attention but this book did until I was finished. Absolutely loved everything about it and can’t wait for more. I just can’t get enough of these two characters.
4.5 stars
Following on from the previous book this instalment starts with emotions still running high. Kandy is feeling torn, upset at hurting her family whilst still wanting to be with Cane and getting ready to leave for college, it’s a lot for her to cope with on her own.
This book has plenty of twists in it. The angst never seems to go away, there’s always something new to worry about but that doesn’t stop Kandy from still wanting to be with Cane no matter the consequences. Cane is still a bit of an enigma. I need to know more about his past. He intrigues me with his secrets and past. Surprisingly in this book he seems like the calmer, more rational person out of all the characters and I really liked that side of him. The changes in Kandy from the start of these books to now is amazing. She’s matured a lot since book one and I’m really starting to like her.
Another great book from Kandy and Cane and I can’t wait to see what happens in book 3.
Aye yi yi!! Plot twist, what?!! This picks up after book 1 and man, it’s hot. I’ve needed the distraction lately and this helped so much. Yes, there’s another cliffhanger but the good news is that the series continues and not too far away either! If you like forbidden and don’t want the story to end, look no further!!
I am completely invested in this series, if you saw my last review, you know that I don’t really read forbidden reads. Yes, there’s an age gap, which I don’t mind, it’s the best friend’s much younger daughter that makes it quite taboo.
So, if you’re reading this and haven’t read Wanting Mr. Cane, you need to exit now. These books aren’t stand alones and they’re all part of a trilogy.
My goodness, where do I begin? If you remember that cliffhanger ending in Wanting Mr. Cane, you were just dying to know what was going to happen. I’ll definitely say that this series just gets better with every new book Williams releases.
It’s clear as day that Kane and Kandy are absolutely perfect for each other. And I can’t even begin to tell you why, but they just work. I know that Kandy is still technically a teenager at 19 years old, but she’s rather mature for her age. Kane is just completely gone for her, which no one will ever understand or accept. When it comes to Kandy, he has so much to lose. Once some truths are revealed, Kandy’s life slowly starts to fall apart. You’ll be wondering how the heck a happy ending will come out of this, which makes me you even more anxious because there’s still another book to get through.
I went through so many emotions with this one, from feeling their heartbreak, the hopelessness of their situation, pure and utter anger with a very certain character, irritation beyond irritation, but just so much love for Kane and Kandy.
The entire time, all you will want is for everyone to just accept them together. But it’s completely complicated because both sides have so much to lose and both Kane and Kandy want each other to be happy. Even if they need to accept not being together.
I have no idea how I’m going to tide myself over until September because cliffhanger ending, guys. And it’ll leave you screaming, “whyyyyyyy must you end it like that?”. You’re absolutely killing me, Shanora! When I started this series, I never imagined myself going on this absolute crazy ride with Kane and Kandy. Their struggles are far from over and I’m a little bit nervous to see what Shanora will make us go through in Loving Mr. Cane. I’m coming up with all sorts of theories … is it September yet?
Highly recommend this series and it has easily become my favorite for the year! And since I don’t read many taboo books, this is easily my fave taboo book!
4.5 stars. Oh wow, I wasn’t expecting this story to go there! This is book two, Wanting Mr. Cane is a must read. There are several new characters introduced, including a surprise tie in. Kandy is away at college and there is some distance between her and Quentin. There are many forces trying to keep them apart, but their love is strong. I loved this book, the only dislike was the coach’s involvement. I can’t wait for the next book!
Guys, she’s done it again and she’s done it EVEN better this time! I think it’s safe to say that Shanora Williams is the Queen of the forbidden. The Duchess of Deviousness. The freaking Goddess of love scenes that will make you swoon and sweat all at the same time. Breaking Mr. Cane will have you lusting after Quinton Cane like never before.
The book picks up exactly where it left off in the first installment (I know, that first cliffhanger was a real asshole) explaining how the rest of the evening after Cane’s party unfolded. I’m not going to lie, there were parts of this book that were hard to read. Not because the book is bad. It’s the exact opposite actually. Shanora gripped me so tightly with her words that every emotion the characters in the book were feeling, I felt too. When Kandy hurt, I hurt. When she felt love, I felt it. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Shanora Williams is able to make you feel her characters. Even her secondary ones. It’s magic.
Breaking Mr. Cane is the perfect follow up to Wanting Mr. Cane. Nothing about this book disappointed me. Shanora made me fall in love with her characters all over again and made me hate some even more than I thought possible! DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK! It’s fabulously forbidden:)
5 out of 5 stars
The Cane Series is this summers must read series! You just can’t go wrong with this novel. I’ve fallen in love with the Kandy and Cane and I can’t wait to see what happens next! Now I’m off to find Kelly and kick her in the vag:)
Gah!!! The feels…every single last one of them I got from this book. No one writes age gap, taboo love stories like Shanora Williams…NO ONE! She has a way of just making her words move you in every way. Book two did not disappoint. Emotional roller coaster doesn’t seem good enough to sum up this book. Kandy and Cane faced some difficult obstacles this go around. Seems like at every turn someone or something just attacked their love. But they had each other. We saw a more mature and grown Kandy in this one. With everything she faced she rose to the occasion and handled it like the fierce woman she is becoming. I cried, screamed laughed and cried some more. That cliff is a doozy but I know book 3 will be well worth the wait. This series is EVERYTHING!
First of all I need to rant to Shanora Williams for that cliffhanger for Breaking Mr. Cane. I am a huge mess over it. I want to punch something or someone. I want to kill someone. The urge is real. I was left in a pit with my emotions because of Breaking Mr. Cane. I was left with tears flowing and my stomach up in knots. Gosh, this book ANNIHILATED me. This book mentally destroyed me. Breaking Mr. Cane absolutely laid everything bare. I felt the deep emotions. I felt the love seeping from the pages. I felt the angst till it choked me. I felt the conflict. I felt the doubts. Breaking Mr. Cane spoke a strong message through my heart and soul. Wow, Shanora Williams delivered. I might be a bit angry with her for screwing with my heart but she gave me an extraordinary book.
Breaking Mr Cane took me on a ride. A ride with obstacles. A ride filled with heartache. A ride filled with choices. A ride filled with so many uphill battles. My soul was ripped apart. My heart wrenched open. Breaking Mr Cane deeply settled inside me. The breathtaking story. The dazzling characters. Breaking Mr. Cane was a forbidden romance with so much angst and heartfelt moments that crushed my heart. Shanora Williams has a sinister mind. She will twist your heart, She will cut you with her words till you bleed. But her writing is beautiful. Her writing grips till it moves you. Her writing tethers you. Soulful. Spellbinding. Heart Crashing. Intense. Magnifying. Breaking Mr Cane is a tug you heart journey filled with sinful desires, gut wrenching moments, deep love, inner turmoil that will touch you. Breaking Mr Cane definitely rocked my universe.
Kandy and Cane bring so much fire and emotion to Breaking Mr. Cane. Theri relationship is raw, electrifying, haunting and quite possibly the best I have ever read. I am rooting for them. I am cheering them on because I adore them together, They might be some trials but it is their love that will push them on and fight every battle. Do not judge Kandy by her age, She may be young but she is mature. She is headstrong. You feel her struggles. Over her guilt. Over her forbidden for Cane. Definitely makes her a very likable character. Cane is still sexy as ever. He still makes me swoon. In Breaking Mr Cane, you find what make him tick. You find out he has vulnerabilities. You find out he has a past that absolutely will shock you. I am looking forward to book 3’s journey for Kandy and Cane.
If you have not started this series, you need to start it now. Right now
I don’t know how she does it, but Shanora Williams has given us yet again what she does best in Breaking Mr. Cane—an excellent and epic sequel to a forbidden romance that could easily be described as even better than the first book; characters we both love and hate; twists and turns that will make your head spin, your gut churn and your blood boil; and a massive cliffhanger that will make you want to pull all your hair out and leave your jaw hanging. It was just one crazy, hot, or intensely nerve-wracking scene after the other… and I freaking LOVED it! Your heart, your brain, and hell, your ovaries won’t rest until you’re done with this book.
“You are mine. Always will be. No matter the situation, no matter how fucked up life gets. Mine.”
If you thought you’ve already fallen—hard enough—in love with Quinton Cane after reading Wanting Mr. Cane, better think again. When you see the version of him in this book and the side of him that’s jealous and more alpha and possessive than he was in the first book, you’ll be a complete goner. Reduced to a blubbering, idiotic mess who just wants to find her own version of this man.
”When you’re with someone you love, they are your escape from the madness of the real world.”
And now that Kandy Jennings is finally in college, she has a little more freedom to move around and do things. But it always seems like life has other plans for her—for them. And they’ll need to stay strong, stick together, and fight against all the odds to survive anything and everything that comes their way. This book? It’s just half the battle. There’s going to be so much more to come—numerous bumps on the road to tackle and curveballs to dodge. It won’t be easy. It might even get uglier and messier than it already is… and we all know it.
“When love hits you, it doesn’t care about age or color or even if it’ll hurt. Love is fucked up, man. But it’s real.”
Breaking Mr. Cane is a forbidden romance packed with all the heart-pounding angst, juicy drama, and mind-reeling twists and turns that will keep you craving, yearning and longing for so much more when it comes to Kandy and Mr. Cane. And with the kind of ending this has, I bet you’re just as tortured as I’m feeling now that we’re back to playing the waiting game. I need the next book, stat!
OMG!!! I can not get enough of this story, thousands and thousands of stars for Mr Cane.
This series is getting better and better and I do not have enough words to describe the perfection that the author brought us.
In this second installment Kandy and Cane continue with the problems to be together, both have to overcome all the obstacles that cross their path and it is increasingly difficult for them. Both brave and strong facing everything to defend their love.
I love how Kandy despite being so young is very mature and faces everything and everyone to defend what she feels for Cane and Cane is completely and absolutely perfect, I loved the way he protects Kandy, his way of caring for her, protect her and think about her before him. Their scenes together are full of passion and are super sexy, the attraction between them is almost palpable throughout the story, ufff, they left me sighing and craving for more and more.
This story is powerful, intense, sexy, full of anguish and completely emotional, the author did it again and brings us a complete masterpiece that had me practically inhaling the pages from beginning to end, a forbidden romance that feels so right. Even though it is cliffhanger and I can not wait for the next installment, I loved it, I would not mind having more and more of this epic romance.
Completely recommended. It is a must read for those who love forbidden romances like me.
Loved everything about this one. With the ending of the first book leaving me absolutely gob smacked I was desperate to see what was in store for Kandy Cane.
For me this book only strengthened my aspirations for this series, from these two books I’m completely hooked and literally shaking with anticipation for what’s in store.
In the words of John Travolta “I got chills they’re multiplying and I’m losing control.”
The whole thing was an intense thrilling ride that i didn’t want to end.
I loved getting more background information it gave me much more insight.
There’s more secrets revealed with plenty of twists and turns. Cane captivated me even more and Kandy, well I just adore her.
There was a huge surprise for me that had me grinning from ear to ear….like F@@K YES!!!. Talk about taking the excitement level for the next book up a notch with that little Gem.
Shanora also delivers another fantastic cliffy that left me with my heart in my mouth and desperate for part 3.
I’m Craving more Mr. Cane.
If you’ve not read these books yet you’re missing out.
Definitely going on my favourites list.
The Love between Cane and Kandy continues on Breaking Mr.Cane this time we get to learn more about Canes past, his family and some of the things that happened to him..
Kandy is trying to live a new life without Cane, all grown up in college, meeting new friends and working hard to forget the past. but life has not been easy and she is having a hard time moving on.. she doesn’t feel attracted to anyone and everything seems boring without him.. the more she tries, the more she misses him but its just a matter of days for life to bring them back together.
“When love hits you, it doesn’t care about age or color or even if it’ll hurt. Love is fucked up, man. But it’s real. There is no denying when it’s present”
Cane’s life has changed so much in a matter of hours.. his family is back, and he can’t stop thinking about Kandy. something comes up when they finally meet again.. the love, the spark is more intense than ever and this time it will be hard to pretend is not real..
“A selfish man would have kept you around and not given a damn what your parents had to say. A selfish man would have stopped you from living your life, but instead, he set you free.”
I love how Kandy feels more mature and even stronger in Breaking Mr. Cane, she was bolder, more confrontational and felt even more wiser.. so glad that she stood up to anyone who tried to step all over her.. I really love the growth of her character..
“They don’t understand how much I truly love you. They never will, Cane. I was trying to keep the distance with you too because I thought I had to choose…but I shouldn’t have to. My heart hurts when I force myself to try and forget about you.”
In this book Cane was more open and vulnerable with his feelings, I feel like, this time he showed more of his vulnerable side and the more he showed it the deeper the love felt between them..
“I will take care of you. I will be with you. I will not sway or leave you. I am here. I am yours.” His damp lips meshed with mine. “I am yours,”
What I love about Breaking Mr. Cane is, in this book we really get to feel the love between Kandy and Cane, we get to see them in a more mature level, their relationship, communication everything feels stronger and more mature.. you can feel the love, the passion the need they had for each other.. in every word and time they spend together felt stronger than before.. even the sex is just off the chart.. the chemistry is just super hot. these two are hot together.
“I can’t forget you, Kandy. I’ve tried, but it’s not possible.”
There’re so many other great characters on Breaking Mr. Cane. Mindy, Derek, Lora, Frankie and The crazy psycho Kelly still trying to stick around with lies and fake personality.. but also you’re going to meet new characters like Cade’s family and Kandy’s college friends… wait until you meet Sophie and Brody the hell duo.
This series is getting better and better, I can’t wait for Loving Mr. Cane!!!
4.5 Stars
Picking right up where we left with Wanting Mr. Cane (Cane #1), All heck has broken out and everyone is involved! There’s Blood, there’s a concussion, there’s someone in jail… I don’t know which way to turn!!!
How could love between two be so hard?
Kandy is now at the University of Notre Dame (Go IRISH!!) getting into the grove of living on her own, going to classes, and being a part of the baseball team. The only thing missing is Cane. He is in her head 24/7.
Cane is trying to smooth out so many fires going on in his life. I’m willing to call him up and let him take care of me too…. Just saying I have fallen for Mr. Cane, he is everything and more.
Just when we think all the I’s are dotted and the T’s are crossed…
There’s so many people out to get these two.
The ending…OMG never in a zillion years would I have expected this one!!! Pick up that flip phone hidden in your dresser behind toys and undies…Because that text… I NEED BOOK 3 NOW!!!!
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