What a brilliant introduction to this new author. This book had me utterly captivated and hooked from the very beginning. This book takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, you feel for all the characters. The characters in this read are real, relatable and each have a connection to each other in a different way. You are brought along on a journey of ups and downs, secrets and betrayal, heartache & steaminess. You cannot deny how captivating this read is, you won’t want to put it down. I can’t wait to see what else this author brings and what reads are to follow!
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seayrachel2013
2 years ago
Broken by Love was a great story! I felt like it was a little rushed in some parts, not what I was expecting from reading the synopsis. Very sweet in some parts, very frustrating in others, it also felt like a story you saw coming, with expected twists. I really enjoyed reading it however, and I can’t wait to read the second novel in the Full Circle series. I haven’t read a novel from MJ Masucci before, and I will definitely read more from her in the future.
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lizaileen85
2 years ago
I won’t lie this is a hard one for me to review. I loved the cover of Broken by Love. It is stunning and who wouldn’t want to know what has to happen between the covers. Other than that I went in completely blind. I have never read anything from MJ Masucci before and I didn’t even really read the reviews or synopsis. Now that I finished the book and I can see I am not the only one who struggled with this novel a tad. I sincerely wanted to love this book and could see where if it was maybe revisited and strengthened it has the potential to be a great 5 star read. As of now its a struggle for me because this is a solid three star read. What I really struggled with was the characters in this story are in desperate need of many things including help and they really none of them should be in a relationship until they do so. It is a toxic situation amongst everyone involved yet I found that the woman makes a lot of excuses for the men who do these things to her. We need more strong and resilient women to read about these days so I struggled to get into it for that main reason. I also just could not see where this book was going. It was choppy and I struggled to find that flow that comes with a good romance read.
The concept is not bad and that is evident but it just needs more. Alexa is our main female lead and we find her starting a new job with the ex from Hades as her boss. Regardless of the fact that Alexa is engaged she still engages the boss and the behavior. Or fiance is a whole other story and he too really could you some cold hard truth and help. I wanted to see these guys end up with all different people by the end of the book. I will make an effort to see if this book has rewrites at some point and to maybe check out some other novels of hers if they are available and see if they are better.
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piperskylar
2 years ago
I first fell in love with this book by the cover. Working with your ex finance has got to be a nightmare right but when your feelings are getting lead astray what happens. This is a pure romance story. This is also a lovely easy read for those relaxed nights with a drink of wine. You related to Lexi on all sorts of levels throughout the story.
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timandlyndsey05
2 years ago
Broken by Love by MJ Masucci
4 stars
I must say, I went into this with high hopes based off the synopsis and I feel a bit let down. I wanted a bit more depth with the characters I just couldn’t connect in a way I usually can, even in a small way.
I did enjoy reading and getting to know these characters, Lexi gets a new job only to have her ex be her new boss. When feelings start to resurface between these two, there’s a battle within for Lexi.
I will be going back and reading this again as I think the 2 books i read before this were deep deep romantic and sweet this just threw my reading brain off kilter.
I will be reading more from this author in the future as I did like the story overall.
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heidischoolman
2 years ago
This book was an excellent read! Not too long and not too short at 292 pages, the story started out at a very good pace and pulls you in immediately. The description of the main characters – Lexi, Noah, and JC were perfectly described – enough to where your imagination could come up with visuals as to what each looked like. I found this to be a heart pounding read and was even surprised a couple of times! I certainly didn’t expect it to unfold the way it did and was pleasantly surprised in the end – you’re going to fall in love with these characters!
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kbkerryabaker
2 years ago
Broken By Love by MJ Masucci is a story of a woman caught between her past and her present.
I was intrigued by the story from the moment I read about this book and knew it was one I had to try. I hadn’t read anything by this author before so didn’t know what to expect when I turned the first pages.
I did struggle to connect with the characters a little bit throughout this story. I couldn’t quite work out who I thought was best for her – if any of them – and it made it a little hard to engage with them. The story was pretty good though and had so redeeming qualities about it. Although there we aspects of it I found rushed I thought the author did ok overall good job on the story line. It certainly kept me turning the pages.
I would definitely give this book another go and I will definitely look into more work by this author.
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dawndaughenbaugh
2 years ago
5 Star
Broken by Love (The Full Circle Series) by MJ Masucci is my first read by this Author and definitely not my last. I can honestly say there were parts of this story that drew me in and I had a hard time putting it down, then there was some moments where I found myself angry at the situation and what she was going through. Lexi is a woman who is very smart and intelligent and there’s a fiancé Noah,but her life is about to become complicated because her new boss is also her ex. What happens when secrets are revealed? What does her future look like? Find out what happens next in this must read. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
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charlisawahtomy
2 years ago
First off I want to say that I did enjoy reading this book. I only give it 4 stars because the characters put me off a bit. Lexi seems like a strong independent woman with a good head on her shoulders, but she comes off as very clingy. JC, while charming and honest, seems a bit stalkerish to me. Overall though it was a good read and I look forward to reading more of this series.
Lexi is getting ready to walk down the aisle with the love of her life, Noah. Things are going great until a mysterious letter shows up and Noah starts acting strange. Not only is he doing things that are out of the norm, but he has been being secretive. Nothing seems like it can get worse until she discovers that her new boss is her ex.
JC is unhappily married to his wife of several months and sees no way out. He is reluctant to end his marriage, until Lexi walks back into his life. After all these years he is still in love with her and ready to tell her the truth.
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angelahayes
2 years ago
3 Stars
Broken by Love (The Full Circle Series) is the first book I have read by M.J Masucci. When this book showed up on my recommended book feed, I admit I was more than a little intrigued. So I grabbed a copy and jumped right in.
It is a second chances romance, with drama, love, betrayal, angst, past history, forgiveness, and some push-pull. I have to be honest and say that I am a little disappointed, because I really couldn’t connect with the characters, even though I really wanted to. I definitely wanted to love this story, but I felt the writing was a little stilted and the flow of the story wasn’t as smooth as I had hoped for and some parts felt abrupt and/or strained. I really think the characters and storyline could use just a little more depth to really make an impact. But that is probably just me- so, I will revisit this book again in the future to see if I still feel the same way- or whether I was just having a ‘bad read day’ during this book.
As I said, I really wanted to love this book- but for me, it fell short- the characters frustrated me so badly, I wanted to smack their heads together. Some of the dialog didn’t feel realistic or believable, and even a little contrived for the situation. The characters personalities grated on me- and I really couldn’t find my groove with the storyline. Even though there is a bit of a twist to add some interest and drama to the story- it still didn’t grab me in the way I wished it had. But I will revisit later and reassess things then.
Thank you, M,J Masucci!
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megtyrrell02
2 years ago
This is the first book I’ve read by MJ Masucci. All the characters in this book had me completely drawn in. I couldn’t wait to see where the love triangle with JC, Lexi and Noah was headed. In this story of love, betrayal and forgiveness you’ll get lost in the world MJ has created. I can’t wait to read the next book to see what happens! The love between JC and Lexi is something tangible and real. The story itself is one that’s been told before but this was done in such a different and interesting way. This is a wonderful new series and I want more.
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rosannaingram
2 years ago
Alexa has just started a new job and is meeting with her new boss, Camden. These two not only know each other as Lexi and CJ, but they were once engaged. CJ is now married to someone else and Lexi is engaged to another man…so working together should be easy, right? However, when CJ realizes his mistake by getting married, and Lexi’s fiancé starts acting weird, things at the office (and away from the office) are not easy at all. Lexi is giving her fiancé the benefit of the doubt and working hard to work through their problems, but she refused to be anyone’s doormat again.
This story is filled with love and drama and felt like real-life. The situations the characters found themselves in felt so real that I was feeling their emotions right along with them. I laughed, cried, and found myself wanting Lexi to find happiness wherever that led her. I was immersed into the story from the first page and sat in the same spot until I got to the last page. The supporting characters in this story are amazing, and I am looking forward to the next book where one of them is featured. I will definitely be picking it up!
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meemus1117
2 years ago
Infidelity is one of my least favorite tropes, so right off the bat I did not expect to like this book. For the first third or so, I didn’t – the main characters were just not very sympathetic and I had trouble finding anything redeeming about them.
Then came the twist – which was not unexpected – but the way the author handled it was different, and suddenly it became a book I could not put down. I still do not love the premise BUT the story makes a good argument for forgiveness.
Ultimately, I think the story of Lexi and JC is a worthwhile read and a good introduction to a new series.
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michelle
2 years ago
This was the first book I’ve read by this author and I am definitely looking forward to more! This is a great second chance love story that truly gets you involved in the lives of the characters and makes you feel like you are right there with them. You feel what they’re feeling. Empathize with them. Yell at them. I may or may not have called Lexi stupid once or twice! LOL!
Lexi was engaged to JC when she was young. He continually cheated on her and she continually put up with it. He eventually breaks off their engagement…the thought that she would have actually gone through with it is reason enough for all my yelling at her while reading this book! Now, years later Lexi is happily engaged to Noah and starting a new job, looking forward to a new beginning, when she finds out the JC is her new boss! Not only is he her new boss…but he’s still in love with her, realizing that giving her up was the worst mistake of his life. Does she reciprocate his feelings? What about Noah? Find out the answers by diving in to the pages of this stellar love story!
This book brings out all the feels! You just can’t help caring about these characters and getting totally involved in their lives. It’s sexy, smart, frustrating, and joyful all at once. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait for the next book in the series!
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bjwagner
2 years ago
This is a new author for me, I loved this book and will be looking for more in this series. I was pulled right into the story from the first word. The characters made the story feel real. they are connectable and they heat up the pages. Lexi is an intelligent woman who has a fiance, Noah. Her life is about to get complicated when she finds out her new boss is her ex. To even add more to the pot, her ex is still in love with her. You will have to read to find out what happens next with them, you don’t want to miss emotional roller coaster they take you on. This is a must read story, I highly recommend it.
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chelsealedford702
2 years ago
This book drew me in from the very beginning and I could not put it down. You get all the emotions wrapped into one great book. Alexa, JC, and Noah’s characters were all very well written.
Alexa is engaged to Noah but there relationship is rocky. Her new boss turns out to be her ex JC, who happens to still be in love with her. Who will she end up with? Read to find out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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lynnstifle
2 years ago
I loved this book. I was immediately drawn in and couldn’t put it down. Lexi is engaged to Noah, but things are a little rocky. It turns out that Lexi’s new boss is her ex JC. She soon realizes that JC is still in love with her. Who will Lexi end up with? Read and find out for yourself you won’t be sorry you did. The words and feelings flew off the pages, you can’t help but fall in love with the characters. This story is wonderfully written, heartfelt, and refreshing, with an intriguing storyline and compelling characters and one I definitely recommend. I really look forward to reading more from this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What a brilliant introduction to this new author. This book had me utterly captivated and hooked from the very beginning. This book takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, you feel for all the characters. The characters in this read are real, relatable and each have a connection to each other in a different way. You are brought along on a journey of ups and downs, secrets and betrayal, heartache & steaminess. You cannot deny how captivating this read is, you won’t want to put it down. I can’t wait to see what else this author brings and what reads are to follow!
Broken by Love was a great story! I felt like it was a little rushed in some parts, not what I was expecting from reading the synopsis. Very sweet in some parts, very frustrating in others, it also felt like a story you saw coming, with expected twists. I really enjoyed reading it however, and I can’t wait to read the second novel in the Full Circle series. I haven’t read a novel from MJ Masucci before, and I will definitely read more from her in the future.
I won’t lie this is a hard one for me to review. I loved the cover of Broken by Love. It is stunning and who wouldn’t want to know what has to happen between the covers. Other than that I went in completely blind. I have never read anything from MJ Masucci before and I didn’t even really read the reviews or synopsis. Now that I finished the book and I can see I am not the only one who struggled with this novel a tad. I sincerely wanted to love this book and could see where if it was maybe revisited and strengthened it has the potential to be a great 5 star read. As of now its a struggle for me because this is a solid three star read. What I really struggled with was the characters in this story are in desperate need of many things including help and they really none of them should be in a relationship until they do so. It is a toxic situation amongst everyone involved yet I found that the woman makes a lot of excuses for the men who do these things to her. We need more strong and resilient women to read about these days so I struggled to get into it for that main reason. I also just could not see where this book was going. It was choppy and I struggled to find that flow that comes with a good romance read.
The concept is not bad and that is evident but it just needs more. Alexa is our main female lead and we find her starting a new job with the ex from Hades as her boss. Regardless of the fact that Alexa is engaged she still engages the boss and the behavior. Or fiance is a whole other story and he too really could you some cold hard truth and help. I wanted to see these guys end up with all different people by the end of the book. I will make an effort to see if this book has rewrites at some point and to maybe check out some other novels of hers if they are available and see if they are better.
I first fell in love with this book by the cover. Working with your ex finance has got to be a nightmare right but when your feelings are getting lead astray what happens. This is a pure romance story. This is also a lovely easy read for those relaxed nights with a drink of wine. You related to Lexi on all sorts of levels throughout the story.
Broken by Love by MJ Masucci
4 stars
I must say, I went into this with high hopes based off the synopsis and I feel a bit let down. I wanted a bit more depth with the characters I just couldn’t connect in a way I usually can, even in a small way.
I did enjoy reading and getting to know these characters, Lexi gets a new job only to have her ex be her new boss. When feelings start to resurface between these two, there’s a battle within for Lexi.
I will be going back and reading this again as I think the 2 books i read before this were deep deep romantic and sweet this just threw my reading brain off kilter.
I will be reading more from this author in the future as I did like the story overall.
This book was an excellent read! Not too long and not too short at 292 pages, the story started out at a very good pace and pulls you in immediately. The description of the main characters – Lexi, Noah, and JC were perfectly described – enough to where your imagination could come up with visuals as to what each looked like. I found this to be a heart pounding read and was even surprised a couple of times! I certainly didn’t expect it to unfold the way it did and was pleasantly surprised in the end – you’re going to fall in love with these characters!
Broken By Love by MJ Masucci is a story of a woman caught between her past and her present.
I was intrigued by the story from the moment I read about this book and knew it was one I had to try. I hadn’t read anything by this author before so didn’t know what to expect when I turned the first pages.
I did struggle to connect with the characters a little bit throughout this story. I couldn’t quite work out who I thought was best for her – if any of them – and it made it a little hard to engage with them. The story was pretty good though and had so redeeming qualities about it. Although there we aspects of it I found rushed I thought the author did ok overall good job on the story line. It certainly kept me turning the pages.
I would definitely give this book another go and I will definitely look into more work by this author.
5 Star
Broken by Love (The Full Circle Series) by MJ Masucci is my first read by this Author and definitely not my last. I can honestly say there were parts of this story that drew me in and I had a hard time putting it down, then there was some moments where I found myself angry at the situation and what she was going through. Lexi is a woman who is very smart and intelligent and there’s a fiancé Noah,but her life is about to become complicated because her new boss is also her ex. What happens when secrets are revealed? What does her future look like? Find out what happens next in this must read. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
First off I want to say that I did enjoy reading this book. I only give it 4 stars because the characters put me off a bit. Lexi seems like a strong independent woman with a good head on her shoulders, but she comes off as very clingy. JC, while charming and honest, seems a bit stalkerish to me. Overall though it was a good read and I look forward to reading more of this series.
Lexi is getting ready to walk down the aisle with the love of her life, Noah. Things are going great until a mysterious letter shows up and Noah starts acting strange. Not only is he doing things that are out of the norm, but he has been being secretive. Nothing seems like it can get worse until she discovers that her new boss is her ex.
JC is unhappily married to his wife of several months and sees no way out. He is reluctant to end his marriage, until Lexi walks back into his life. After all these years he is still in love with her and ready to tell her the truth.
3 Stars
Broken by Love (The Full Circle Series) is the first book I have read by M.J Masucci. When this book showed up on my recommended book feed, I admit I was more than a little intrigued. So I grabbed a copy and jumped right in.
It is a second chances romance, with drama, love, betrayal, angst, past history, forgiveness, and some push-pull. I have to be honest and say that I am a little disappointed, because I really couldn’t connect with the characters, even though I really wanted to. I definitely wanted to love this story, but I felt the writing was a little stilted and the flow of the story wasn’t as smooth as I had hoped for and some parts felt abrupt and/or strained. I really think the characters and storyline could use just a little more depth to really make an impact. But that is probably just me- so, I will revisit this book again in the future to see if I still feel the same way- or whether I was just having a ‘bad read day’ during this book.
As I said, I really wanted to love this book- but for me, it fell short- the characters frustrated me so badly, I wanted to smack their heads together. Some of the dialog didn’t feel realistic or believable, and even a little contrived for the situation. The characters personalities grated on me- and I really couldn’t find my groove with the storyline. Even though there is a bit of a twist to add some interest and drama to the story- it still didn’t grab me in the way I wished it had. But I will revisit later and reassess things then.
Thank you, M,J Masucci!
This is the first book I’ve read by MJ Masucci. All the characters in this book had me completely drawn in. I couldn’t wait to see where the love triangle with JC, Lexi and Noah was headed. In this story of love, betrayal and forgiveness you’ll get lost in the world MJ has created. I can’t wait to read the next book to see what happens! The love between JC and Lexi is something tangible and real. The story itself is one that’s been told before but this was done in such a different and interesting way. This is a wonderful new series and I want more.
Alexa has just started a new job and is meeting with her new boss, Camden. These two not only know each other as Lexi and CJ, but they were once engaged. CJ is now married to someone else and Lexi is engaged to another man…so working together should be easy, right? However, when CJ realizes his mistake by getting married, and Lexi’s fiancé starts acting weird, things at the office (and away from the office) are not easy at all. Lexi is giving her fiancé the benefit of the doubt and working hard to work through their problems, but she refused to be anyone’s doormat again.
This story is filled with love and drama and felt like real-life. The situations the characters found themselves in felt so real that I was feeling their emotions right along with them. I laughed, cried, and found myself wanting Lexi to find happiness wherever that led her. I was immersed into the story from the first page and sat in the same spot until I got to the last page. The supporting characters in this story are amazing, and I am looking forward to the next book where one of them is featured. I will definitely be picking it up!
Infidelity is one of my least favorite tropes, so right off the bat I did not expect to like this book. For the first third or so, I didn’t – the main characters were just not very sympathetic and I had trouble finding anything redeeming about them.
Then came the twist – which was not unexpected – but the way the author handled it was different, and suddenly it became a book I could not put down. I still do not love the premise BUT the story makes a good argument for forgiveness.
Ultimately, I think the story of Lexi and JC is a worthwhile read and a good introduction to a new series.
This was the first book I’ve read by this author and I am definitely looking forward to more! This is a great second chance love story that truly gets you involved in the lives of the characters and makes you feel like you are right there with them. You feel what they’re feeling. Empathize with them. Yell at them. I may or may not have called Lexi stupid once or twice! LOL!
Lexi was engaged to JC when she was young. He continually cheated on her and she continually put up with it. He eventually breaks off their engagement…the thought that she would have actually gone through with it is reason enough for all my yelling at her while reading this book! Now, years later Lexi is happily engaged to Noah and starting a new job, looking forward to a new beginning, when she finds out the JC is her new boss! Not only is he her new boss…but he’s still in love with her, realizing that giving her up was the worst mistake of his life. Does she reciprocate his feelings? What about Noah? Find out the answers by diving in to the pages of this stellar love story!
This book brings out all the feels! You just can’t help caring about these characters and getting totally involved in their lives. It’s sexy, smart, frustrating, and joyful all at once. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait for the next book in the series!
This is a new author for me, I loved this book and will be looking for more in this series. I was pulled right into the story from the first word. The characters made the story feel real. they are connectable and they heat up the pages. Lexi is an intelligent woman who has a fiance, Noah. Her life is about to get complicated when she finds out her new boss is her ex. To even add more to the pot, her ex is still in love with her. You will have to read to find out what happens next with them, you don’t want to miss emotional roller coaster they take you on. This is a must read story, I highly recommend it.
This book drew me in from the very beginning and I could not put it down. You get all the emotions wrapped into one great book. Alexa, JC, and Noah’s characters were all very well written.
Alexa is engaged to Noah but there relationship is rocky. Her new boss turns out to be her ex JC, who happens to still be in love with her. Who will she end up with? Read to find out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved this book. I was immediately drawn in and couldn’t put it down. Lexi is engaged to Noah, but things are a little rocky. It turns out that Lexi’s new boss is her ex JC. She soon realizes that JC is still in love with her. Who will Lexi end up with? Read and find out for yourself you won’t be sorry you did. The words and feelings flew off the pages, you can’t help but fall in love with the characters. This story is wonderfully written, heartfelt, and refreshing, with an intriguing storyline and compelling characters and one I definitely recommend. I really look forward to reading more from this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.