A poignant and provocative romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Alexa Padgett.
She aches to make her own music…but I burn for the perfect revenge.I never thought a late-night Scrabble game would blow my world apart. Moving letters. Keeping score. Swapping words and desire with a mystery woman who makes me fantasize of things I have no right thinking.I can’t get involved.I won’t.Despite the … things I have no right thinking.
I can’t get involved.
I won’t.
Despite the pull of her lush curves and the electric crackle of chemistry between us, I resist. Regan has aroused something far more desirable than revenge, and I can’t get sidetracked by my pesky feelings. Not now that my plot to pay back my best friend’s heartbreaking betrayal finally snaps into place, and I vowed years ago to see it to the bitter end.
And that means no emotional entanglements. Even for her.
Until a vindictive smear campaign aimed at Regan is followed by a bombshell that blows my world apart…and our fragile relationship crumbles.
Unless we both go all in and trust each other, we won’t be able to pick up the pieces.
Praise for Broken Rose of Texas:
“Each page full of sizzling scenes and packed with emotion. I couldn’t stop! It leaves you aching for more.” ~ Candace Osmond, USA TODAY Bestselling Author of the Dark Tides Series
“A great read.” ~ USA Today Bestselling Author Khardine Gray
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Carter and Regan have an instant attraction that grew as they both dealt with their pasts. This is an emotional story filled with misunderstandings, secrets, family problems, betrayal, passion and a HEA. The writing is great and the characters are well developed. Broken Rose Of Texas is book two of this series and I look forward to reading more books by this author in the future.
What a roller coaster of emotions does this story brings you !!
A beautifully described story of a young woman who fights to take her life into her own hands and not let herself be led by what others want or expect from her. And how real is the man who has once lost his heart and now does not trust a woman. Both fight their own demons and find out that they are stronger together. The intensity of the emotions described came in so strongly that I felt a tear on my cheek when Regan sang her song and the room was quiet and then burst out in cheers ….. as if I were there.
Enjoyed this book very much!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Very heart-warming, emotional story.
This is the first book of Alexa Padgett that I have read. I must say I am impressed by this story and the writing style. It felt so refreshing and very interesting that I have decided to buy the first part of the series and read the story of Camden the younger twin brother of Carter.
The plot flows fluidly and I was immersed from the start to the very end. What I loved most and what made me hooked to the book was how it started. The scene with Carter and Regan in the penthouse made it for me and then I decided this is something that should be special, different and I wasn’t wrong. I recommend this book. I absolutely fell in love with the main characters and also with the secondary couple, friends and family even with all the drama they brought into the life of Regan and Carter. Their lives are heavily complicated, they went through a lot and get enough angst and drama to serve for a lifetime or maybe even two. Their connection is instant, chemistry is palpable and romance beautifully evolve from physical attraction to something more.
This is the 5th book I’ve read written by Alexa Padgett; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
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This was my first book from Alexa Padgett and it was great! I loved that both Carter and Regan had professions that were successful and threw them in the public eye. They could understand each other in that way. Because of that they also had a hard time knowing who was coming after them and who they could trust to be in their respective corners…including each other.
Broken Rose of Texas is an excellent book .
Great storyline,beautiful characters.
From Scrabble to wonderful romance with difficult road to get there. It’s something special between them and they are not ready to give up.
Very enjoyable and engaging story.
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This was a beautiful story about a famous singer just wanting a life away from the limelight and a tech billionaire who’s seeking revenge following a bitter betrayal. Reagan is a talented singer who wants to create her own music her way. Carter has sworn off love. The chemistry between Carter and Reagan was off the charts intense and the sweet romance was very touching. Broken Rose of Texas was filled with betrayal, secrets, misunderstandings, heartache, passion, wit, romance, and love. This was a captivating story with wonderful characters readers will fall in love with. I loved this heartwarming story and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a great second book in the series. I met Carter in book one and at first I thought he was a jerk but in the end found out what a great guy he was. My love for him grew in this book. I just wanted him to be happy. And his happiness was introduced as Regan, superstar singer who just wants to be happy. I loved these two together. Their interactions kept me intrigued and entertained. I totally loved that they bonded over Scrabble. Being a Scrabble master myself I totally could relate. This was a great romance with plenty of drama. People that I thought Regan could trust did her wrong and I wanted to fight for her. I grew attached as if Regan was my friend! This was a great book that totally had my heart. I can’t wait for Katie’s book next in the series!
This is another great story from Alexa Padgett.
When Carter Grace and Regan meet at a bar, the attraction between them is immediate, but despite that, they spend a night together just playing Scrabble and getting to know each other better.
They keep communicating, even with different agendas, and when one finds out who the other really is, their trust in each other will be tested.
Regan wants to make a change in her working life to do what she really likes, but will have to face the influence of her father and a reporter who is willing to end her career.
Carter has decided to return to live in Austin now that he has reconnected with his famous brother, Camden Grace. And he also wants to continue his revenge plan against his former best friend.
Trust is the basis for the relationship between Carter and Regan to work, but when past revelations threaten all of them, they will have to come together to face it all, or their relationship will not work.
I loved the story, the characters and to see Camden and Jenna again. I highly recommend reading.
I absolutely fell in love with Carter and Regan. Carter is a tech genius who meets Regan in a Denver club while she is between tour shows. I loved the way Regan handled Carter’s offer of a one night stand. Instead, they savored the opportunity to get to know each other outside of the bedroom. Neither offered the information on their careers and financial successes.
Suddenly, there are numerous rumors printed about them that tarnishes their reputations. When the sources of the bad publicity come to light, both Regan and Carter face the ugliness together.
Alexa Padgett has written a fabulous novel about love, loss, betrayal and triumph over adversity. She supplies a lot of insight into both Regan’s and Carter’s pasts, building strong connections to the reader. I am excited to see whose story will be next.
This is a stand-alone novel in a terrific series that offers romance,suspense and an HEA ending.
The road to love is not an easy one in Broken Rose of Texas, but that makes the connection that much more meaningful. The story follows Regan, a pop princess who is ready to break out of the mold that’s been forced upon her. She meets Carter, a sexy stranger, in a bar one night and a misunderstanding leads them to have very different expectations for the evening. He’s been hurt in the past and now uses sex to feel good; she seeks out a deeper connection and wants a man who will appreciate her for more than her body. Regan’s denial of Carter sparks something inside of him, and he finds himself wanting to learn more about the mysterious woman he met – though he has no idea where that spark will lead him. Life isn’t simple for a pop princess, and there are plenty of obstacles in their path to happiness.
I really liked the beginning of the book – the writing is great and their initial meeting is everything I could’ve asked for. Carter’s not used to a woman denying him, and Regan’s words shock him to his core. I would’ve loved more of that – while I enjoyed every interaction Regan and Carter have together, I thought there were too many gaps in their relationship. They spent significantly more time apart than they do together, and all of the outside chaos detracted from the relationship, making things feel a little rushed. So really my complaint is that I wanted MORE of the couple, and that speaks to how much I enjoyed the book as a whole.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout (then purchased it for my collection), and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book had my heart twisted up. I felt so much for Regan and Carter and what they had gone through and are still going through. I’m glad that they found each other.
Book two in the Austin After Dark series a well written story that kept me turning pages. What a friend to do that without even checking to make sure the facts where right. I enjoyed reading Regan and Carter’s story. I want to read the first book in this series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is my first time reading Alexa Padgett’s work, and I must say, I was quite impressed. She penned a sexy, surprise-filled page-turner in Broken Rose of Texas that was complex and positively engrossing.
Padgett created likable, relatable characters in app designer, Carter Grace, and pop princess, Regan Everly Leroux, and I was rooting for them from the start. I genuinely liked Carter. He was confident and wealthy without being cocky, and he was an all-around good guy who was down-to-earth, romantic and completely captivated by Regan.
Regan has been under her father’s thumb for far too long. As her manager, he tries to control every aspect of her life. Tired of being stereotyped as a pop princess, she decides it’s time for a change. She wants to branch out into country/bluesy music, and with the help of Carter’s brother, Cam, she is given the chance to do just that.
Regan and Carter had both been burned by love in the past and because of this, neither were looking for anything serious. But the more time they spent together, the more their feelings began to grow. Then unfortunately for them, articles are published bringing secrets of their past to light. Will their new and fragile relationship be strong enough to survive?
Broken Rose of Texas was a charming and sexy, slow-burn romance that I simply didn’t want to put down. I was all-in with this couple from the very start, and I devoured their story with a racing and hopeful heart. Padgett’s writing kept me engaged, entertained and smiling from page to page. This story hit all the right notes for me, and I would highly recommend it to all.
Broken Rose of Texas is another great, steamy romance from Alexa Padgett!
Reagan and Carter are both on top of their professions, each worth millions of dollars; but each one is broken inside by past relationships with two-timing, money-grubbing, tabloid headline-hogging partners. Sparks fly when the two meet in a bar, but they realize that that they want more than a hookup. The story of their struggle to build something meaningful is filled with sweet, yet hot, romance. Their celebrity and financial positions cause extra problems, but they’re human and have the same doubts and insecurities as we common folk. I loved them both for that. Their story is filled with betrayals from friends and family, and jealous plots to bring them down. You just HAVE to keep reading to see if their love will survive, or they’ll be broken again. I also love this author!
This wonderfully written book had me hooked from the very first page! The storyline was well written and the characters, Regan and Carter, were written with such great detail and depth that I was totally engaged throughout the entire book!
I thought that this was an entertaining and intriguing read. I found Regan and Carter’s story to be emotional and thought provoking. Fame and success can be a double edged sword and I think that this book showcases this well. I liked both these emotionally wounded characters and I loved how their relationship evolved. There was a lot of drama, tension and emotional turmoil but also quite a bit of sweetness, that really led me to believe that these two were meant to be. A very enjoyable book.
This is my first Alexa Padgett book and really enjoyed her style of writing. I am always drawn to music related romances. I liked Carter straight talking personality from get go but Regan took some time to warm up to. I struggled with a couple of things holding her back from putting her interfering father in his place. They felt abit flimsy in reasoning. Apart from that this was a quick fast paced read. I will be reading more from Alexa Padgett’s backlist.
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In an industry where life is lived under the spotlight of fame, Regan hides her identity from Carter when they enjoy a simple night of playing Scrabble and getting to know each other. When the fallout comes, the pain they experience is all the worse for knowing that there had been possibilities for a future, now crushed by information leaked to the media. This romance is well written and covers a number of different facets from betrayal, to the pressure of redefining oneself and learning to trust again. I found the book sad and deeply emotional, but it is a standalone and comes to a happy and successful conclusion. I enjoyed meeting up with Cam and Jenna again and the part they played in this novel. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
Intense celebrity romance hits all the right notes.
Regan is a pop star who is ready to redefine her career, while Carter is a billionaire tech developer who has sworn off women for good. Once their paths cross, no one’s life is ever going to be the same. I absolutely loved the way Regan stood up to his assumptions and indirectly demanded he be better, do better. It was refreshing how she saw right through his usual act from the very beginning, and challenged him to rethink what he was looking for. Both of their lives are beyond complicated, and their romance beautifully grows in the midst of these thorny issues.
I was completely drawn in to this story and read it straight through in one sitting. The characters are well-developed, and even the secondary characters are strong and interesting. It’s a book that makes you think about the intersection of career and personal goals, and how the added layer of celebrity plays into all of it. This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and I am beyond impressed. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.