Mason Bridges was certain about what he wanted from life, about the man he wanted to be. Running the family’s construction business was the center of it all. Until he comes across an intriguing woman who challenges him at every turn and causes him to rethink his outlook on life. Ari’s more than just complicated, though.Ari Mendez has a painful past and a volatile present. She’s flying by the seat … flying by the seat of her pants when she meets focused and responsible Mason. Her chaotic life puts her plans for the future in a holding pattern, but the one thing she’s certain about is that Mason is everything she never knew she wanted.
Mason will have to leave the confines of his carefully structured life in order to show Ari he’s the man for her. But their differences and Ari’s ties to her ex threaten their chance to be together.
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Bridges Brothers series follows four brothers as they attempt to navigate life and love after a tragic family loss. Each book can be read as a standalone but is more enjoyable read in order.
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I already loved this family from Book 1 of this series, but I wasn’t sure how this one would play out. Mason seemed so serious all the time in the first one, which he is, but there is so much more to him. The storyline was creative and unique, which is so refreshing! I wasn’t sure if I would like Mason that much, but ended up loving him! I really liked the female MC as well, I liked her spunk. Can’t wait for the next book in this series!
I must say that I liked this book better than the first one from the Bridges family, although Mollie is much more lovable than Ari. Mason is just the perfect guy. Protector, hard worker, organized, and not as arrogant or aloof as sometimes it may seem … Ari grew on me after she seemed as just an immature compulsive liar. She is the broken one that the put together Mason doesnt try to mend, but only to protect. He loved her on first sight and all the instability and troubles that comes with her only makes him more passionate and caring. Ari shows her infatuation about him is deeper when she puts him first at her own pain cost. It´s great to watch both Mason and Ari bloom, grow mature and find their HEA. I didn´t want this book to end, so good it got to me!
There is plenty of emotion and turmoil in Mason and Ari’s romance. I enjoyed the story and it held my attention well. I liked watching this couple’s relationship evolve over time. At first glance these two are very different but as you peel away the layers you begin to see the similarities. I liked these two as a couple. Finding each other brought positive changes to both their lives. All and all a very enjoyable read and a solid addition to this series. This is my frank, freely posted review.
This is a great book. You can read it as a stand alone or the series. Mason and Ari are really relatable characters. Reading everything Ari has gone through is heartbreaking. Mason hasn’t had it easy either. Loved the ending!
I really enjoyed this book. Mason is a workaholic and has no time for relationships. Then he meets Ari. Ari is broken and trusts no one. I loved the pull between between the two characters. This story is well written, with a slow burn relationship, it has amazing characters, and a plot that flowed effortlessly from scene to scene. It has everything that I love in a story, angst, humor, drama, chemistry, and love. A wonderful read from start to finish.
Broken Bridges is book two in the Bridges Brothers series by Lia Fairchild. I enjoyed the first book in this series. But this second book, I found a bit disturbing. Although it is well written, I didn’t feel comfortable with certain elements of the romantic relationship. Mason Bridges is the oldest sibling in the Bridges family and a businessman. At thirty-three, he manages a thriving construction company. Ari Mendez is a young homeless woman “squatting” in a building that Mason’s company is renovating. I found the attraction between the two characters to be unbelievable. I didn’t like the heroine. Ari is too young and immature.
She is smart-mouthed and too hard…just not likable. The hero Mason comes across as a desperate “teenager” instead of the man that he should be at thirty-three. Overall, I wasn’t sold on their “love” story. I was given a copy of the book.
This is the 2nd book in the series and I fell completely in love, Ari is running from some things in life she finds herself face to face with Mason, who is in a Mind set of his own….. He likes to fix things and Ari is definitely a Broken soul who Doesnt need fixed just needs found. This book has some amazing scenes with some heartache and some sweet moments that makes me want Mason myself Lia is an amazing writer who I have just started to read and have fallen in Love with her books starting with the Bridges brothers I can not wait for the others!!!!
The bridge brothers are a brilliant. This is the second book in the series, this is Masons story and it didn’t disappoint. Masons life was going well, he had a success business and a sort of girlfriend that was right for him at that moment. Ari crushes into his live and changes everything. This is a captivating story that will leave you unable to stop reading it. As with every good book, the characters are well developed, they are interesting and likeable. The storyline flows well, is witty, fun, emotional and has enough angst to keep you interested but not destroy you.
Mason Bridges is yumfest extraordinaire. I love these Bridges brothers and each book is an entertaining read. I can’t wait to read the next two in the series.
Five Golden Stars …
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Oh wow another totally awesome book by Lia Fairchild this story absolutely deserves all five golden stars.
The reasons this book is just as good as Logan’s if not better is life is complicated its messy and this is front an center in the Bridge family.
Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither are relationships Ari and Mason have a lot of hit an miss between them but they slowly simply work.
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I enjoyed Mason’s story so much I think I liked it better than Logan’s from book 1. Maybe it’s because he’s older and more mature but the way he handled life was exactly what I needed. Let’s not forget that Ari just made everything in his life so much better. Even though they’re different, they’re also alike and they’re what they each needed. I couldn’t help but hate Megan just a little bit but the way Mason didn’t care and only wanted Ari made me love him even more. I can’t get enough of the Bridges and the extended family and can’t wait for the next one.
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This is the second book in the series of four Bridges Brothers and Broken Bridges is just as good as the first story was. I couldn’t put my kindle down. I feel like I am getting to know and love these people and they pull so many emotions out of me that I’m left in pieces at the end. Totally emotionally wiped out.
I love these boys, their Dad and Grandfather. They are such well-written characters that I couldn’t help but fall in love with them. Mason is the focus in this story and probably the most closed-off of the brothers. He is the eldest and has taken on the role of protector/co-parent of his siblings. Such a good man with a kind heart. It’s instant love when he meets Ari; they may not recognise it, but I did.
Ari is a sassy, hot-blooded, talented lady who can sass anyone. She’s funny and full of bravado and I love her. In fact, I really love this family and can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
I loved Mason and Ari. Mason is the workaholic brother of the Bridges, he has his straight-laced ways and when Ari comes into the picture she turns his world upside down and brings him out of that shell. Ari thinks that Mason is dead set on fixing her when he isn’t! I love their story and I can’t wait for the next of the Bridges stories!
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Mason took over helping his family after the death of his step mother and aunt. Lately he feels something is missing & is unsure what, he doesn’t see things with his girlfriend Megan as they should be.
Ari hasn’t had things easy and is squatting in the house Masons construction company is working on.
I really enjoyed reading this book the Bridges men are such fantastic characters. The pull between Mason & Ari was lovely to read.
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I’m really loving this series! This is Mason’s story and it is full of so many emotions. Mason has no time to be frivolous. Work, work and more work and no personal relationships…..that is his motto. That is until he meets Ari. Ari has been broken down and beaten by life. She trusts no one and needs no one’s help. Or does she? Can Mason open up to Ari and realize what their future could be? Can Ari let go of her hurts and see Mason for who he is? This is a story of letting go and trusting fate!! Loved it!!