Mama didn’t come home. Daddy liked to hit. Brothers followed suit. So I ran. I ran from that life. I ran from myself. I ran into him. I have no experience with the game board we’re playing on, and that makes this a lethal game. One wrong move and my heart could land in the fire he’s created inside me. Worse, it could lead my past to his doorstep and it won’t just be my blood that taints this … won’t just be my blood that taints this floor.
I should run. I need to run.
My father is the devil in a flesh suit, he won’t be happy until he paints this town red for my betrayal.
I should run. I need to run.
Because despite my feelings for Parker Hayes, the devil is coming and he wants what’s his.
Due to sexual content, this book may not be appropriate for all ages.
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You can run, but you can’t hide from the engulfing storm of emotions in Broken. Along the way you will experience love, hope, and trust just to be hunted down by hatred, fear, and betrayal. When you’ve reached the end and finally stopped running-you will demand more from the talented Ellie Messe.
AMAZING!!!
Initial Reactions:
*I think I’m in love with Haley, this bish is my spirit animal.
*Parker… hot mama
*Drew-everything he says and does has me FREAKING DYING, found my favorite. Dibs.
*Hate her, hate him, MEGA HATE THAT BLONDE ONE GAAAHHHHH
*LOL that stalking scene
*CAROUSAL SCENE GAAAAAAH
*NOOOOOOOOO AHHHHHHH OMGGGGGGGGG
*I need the next book NOW!
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Review This is a debut book and wow! Ellie Messe has blown my frigging mind.
I am in love with this book. I went through so many emotions. I laughed, cried, laughed again, fell in love, got my heart broken. And, I couldn’t get enough of this book.
The characters, the way the author tells this story, I was hooked from the very first sentence. Haley is my bookwife. I loved everything about her, her heart, her flaws, how naive she was, who she was, what she represented. I didn’t expect everything this book, this story brought to the table. It was written with such detail, such thought. I can close my eyes right now and picture everything that was described, shown, and spoken about in this story.
I loved Drew, even when I wanted to junk punch him. Loved Parker, Josh, and the rest of the crazy family. They were just everything. This was so much more than a “love story”.
Read it… I sure can’t wait for more by this author.
Oh my shizz!! Where do I start with this book?!! I ha e to admit that it scared me! I read the blurb and knew I wanted to read it, so I one clicked it on release day and then it sat on my kindle….I know!! But I was scared! I knew it wasn’t going to be an easy read! It definitely wasn’t but I am so sorry I left it so long to read it!!
Haley is running, running from something traumatic and for about 60% of the book, you get glimpses but not the full hell she has been through. Up to that point you get to see what a fantastic family the Hayes are, Drew is Haley’s best friend and he is something else! I want a best friend like that! The Hayes are a close family and gave me some laugh out loud moments, especially when Drew keeps getting ‘Gibbs slapped’ when he says something inappropriate! They take Haley in to their family and will stop at nothing to protect her and keep her safe from the demons that chase her……but she is doing her best to protect them. And then there is Parker, Drew’s brother who is doing his best to make Haley see that she is worth loving and protecting! Gah! My heart!
I honestly don’t know how I survived this book! Hit 80% and my partner asks if I am okay as I am muttering ‘no, no, No! F*** No!!’
You really do need to read this book! I am now anxiously awaiting for Famished!!
When I started reading Broken, I went into it having heard quite a bit about how great it was and how highly recommended it was. I was not disappointed!!! Haley has started a new life, away from her dad and brothers who have abused her. She never expected to be accepted by a new family that wants to take care of her and love her. She certainly never expected to find love. Parker is one of the best characters- you simply cannot help but to fall in love with him. This book takes you on an emotional roller coaster. You will feel just as broken as Haley is as you read it. You will root for this couple and you will want Haley to overcome her fears. My only slight peeve was the age difference between Haley and Parker, which wasn’t huge by any means, but she did make up for her age with her maturity level. I absolutely cannot wait to read more by Ellie Messe.
Great story by a new author that I thoroughly enjoyed. full review at my website… shaunarambles.blogspot.com
This book will take you on a trip through every emotion the human body can stand. Even some it can’t. It steals your breath only to shove it back into you in the next sentence. Broken was my top read of 2017. It’s amazing.
Holy Hell what can I say about this book that can truly show how good this book was. I went into this book like I do most, blind. This time being because this is a debut for this author, so I have not read anything by her previously. What I found once i started reading was a book that I could not put down till I was at the end. And even at the end I was wanting more. Each of the characters were ones that grabbed you and held on to you till the last page. There wasn’t a part of this that didn’t keep me on the edge of throwing my phone/e-reader. I found myself wanting to grab Haley and hold her and tell her that everything was going to be alright, and that there is a way out for her. Then I would then keep reading and want to grab Haley again and shake her till she opens her eyes and sees what is in front of her. Each of the characters are ones that I want to know more about and want their stories as well. This was a first for this author and by the way that I loved this book, will not be the last for her.
Where do I even start with this book?? I loved loved loved the passion this book possessed. The characters, the story, the emotion, the pain, and the abundant amount of love. Soooo good.
I cannot explain how much I actually love this book! Ellie Messe sure knows how to pull every emotion possible out of a person. I laughed, I cried, my heart ached. Haley’s story is absolutely heartbreakingly painful. Parker’s love for Haley is absolutely beautiful!
Haley has had a rough life, I’m not even sure that’s the right word. How about horrific? Her mother left her with her father who abused her, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Her brothers all followed suit, all but one. He got out, but left her there.
Haley is able to run away and ends up in Phoenix with a fake ID working at Heat, a night club there. Haley has a life in Phoenix that works for her. What happens when her past comes out? When the mother and brother who left you decide they want to contact you? What happens when they bring the devil with them?
Haley’s best friend Drew has a brother, a hot AF brother named Parker. The instant hot, steamy, explosive sexual chemistry between Parker and Haley would be enough to make you keep reading. The connection that they have is simply amazing.
Haley is too afraid of her past causing harm to the people she loves that see can’t see any other solution other than running. Parker refuses to let her leave.
Heartbreak happens for both when Haley decides to sneak off and run. Both are heartbroken. Words are spoken, untrue words, feelings are hurt and more hurtful things are said. When Haley gets hurt she decides to go home and spend some time with Drew, Parker, Josh, and Maria (her family). Parker gets upset she didn’t come to him, more words are said.
I have so many emotions for this book and I’m trying so hard not to give spoilers in this review. Broken is full of raw emotions. Ellie takes you on a roller coaster you didn’t know you signed up for. I cried for most of this book, even when I laughed I still cried. Haley’s life is something you wouldn’t wish on someone you hated. Ellie makes you feel every emotion Haley has deep in your heart.
If I could give more than 5 stars to a book it would be this one! Broken will always be one of my favorite books. No matter how many times I read it, it still brings out every emotion and feeling I felt the first time I read it.
Captures you from the begining. I love this book and this authir. Hot and steamy. You will fall in love with the characters
When I went into this book I had no idea what I was getting into. Boy oh boy did I fall in love!
Wow…ever read a book and finished totally exhausted? This one put me through the wringer, not just because it was soooo long. It was emotionally draining, I don’t know how many times I cringed for that poor girl. I’m glad her bestie Drew was so hilarious to put some lightness into all this drama, there’s romance too. Haley is on the run from her life, it unfolds as the story progresses. I just wanted to hug her but not too tightly. I don’t want to give the story away so hang in there you will be hooked.
I’ve never heard of this author before, what a thrill to discover her.
#2017
This is now my all time favorite book FOREVER!!! I couldn’t get enough of this book then when i got closer to the end i didn’t want it to end. Now Im heart broken that i had to finish it I will miss the characters so much and their story.
Now time to go cry myself to sleep
I am still in shock that this is this author’s first book.
Broken is an amazing book that left me emotionally drained and with a huge book hangover! The characters were perfectly flawed and absolutely broke my heart and mended it back together again.
Parker and Hayley didn’t have the easiest of relationships. Hayley was running from her demons and as much as she tried to stay away from Parker, their magnetism kept them together. And Drew. He also helped. I can’t wait for Drew’s book!
Parker had patients in spades and I fell hard for him. Not that I didn’t want to punch him in the face at one point, but yeah, I love him.
All I can say is GET THIS BOOK! If you don’t love it, well then, you’re dead inside.
This book is amazing! I could put it down! I loved the depth, the characters and the story. My new book boyfriend is Parker and book BFF is Drew! Oh I how I wish they were real! Ellie makes you want to be apart their world and never leave. This story is funny and heart wrenching and completely amazing! I can’t wait to here Drews story!
This is one of my favorite books. I loved it so much that when i was done I was in a funk. You want a book to keep you hooked? This is it.
this book was amazing. It is an all time favorite! its dark but so good! It is definitely a book that i will read over and over.
An amazing read and the author’s attention to detail is awesome! I’m not talking detailing the micro details of a flower-because that stuff aggravated me-I’m talking about how she followed up on every thread she wove, leaving no ends loose. Even down to a bet.
Where the hell did this author come from?!?!?!?
Ellie Messe… that’s a name that every book lover needs to know. I went in blind and was completely blown away in the best possible way by this book.
Broken has EVERYTHING you’d want to read. It’ dar but beautiful, it’ sad but with amazingly happy moment. It keeps you on your toes, at the edge of your seat, biting your finger nails trying to find put whats going to happen next. It has you looking over your shoulder right along with our heroine Haley. You fall in love, you feel like one with our main girl. Youre not reading in, you’re living it right along with her.
That’s what Ellie Messe has done with this book. He words CONSUME you from the very first words and you will refuse to put this book down till you reach the final page.
I laughed so much during this book, and then I cried and got my heart broken right along with the characters.
Im at a loss for words right now, and I’m so sorry this review is pretty vague, but you’ll want to go in blind. Anything I try to say will give away to the angst and I’m not planning on ruining this for anyone.
Just GET THE F*CKING BOOK!!! I promise you wont regret it. Dont be discouraged by the 600+ pages. That just means you’re getting the complete story without skimming through crap just to get to a certain point.
I need a Haley in my life, I need a Parker by my side, and I definitely need a Drew to keep a smile on my face and doubling over in stitches from laughter.
Ellie Messe, you are a rare find in the book world and I am so glad I got to enjoy this experience your beautiful mind created. You knocked it out of the park, kid! Lol
Can’t wait to get into Drew’s story!!