From USA Bestselling Author M. Robinson comes a contemporary romance duet filled with all the feels of a epic love story.What do you do when you meet your soulmate at seven-years-old? You give…You live…And you love… Together. Forever. To have and to hold. Until you hear the words, “I just don’t love you anymore.”Putting an end to me. To you. To us. Contemporary Romance Duet: Book 1
Oh my word. Im feeling so many emotions right now, I can’t decide which one to describe more. I’m wrecked. Aiden oh Aiden. This is a must read book. It’s really good from start to finish!!!!!
My heart . Oh my heart .
This book has ripped my heart out in so many ways . I’m devastated , torn . I want sure what I was expecting but that wasn’t it . And I really can’t review it properly because that ending …
I know this is a duet (thank god ) and thankfully I’ve read enough of this authors books to trust that she will piece my heart back together … but be prepared to need to move to the next book straight away . This book is how everything falls apart … man I hope things spits up fast for this whole family from this rock Bottom .
Just …. brilliant writing . Everything I expect from
This author .
I have been so looking forward to Aiden and Bailey’s story since we met them in Lost Boy! Choosing Us is an angsty, slow-burn, emotional, and challenging kind of read. It’s only the first half of the duet, so it has left me with so. many. unanswered. questions. I am DYING to find out how this will all play out. I can’t even wrap my head around all the secrets. I NEED MORE! Definitely recommend this one!
What an incredible book of love and heartache that will absolutely hold you captive from beginning to end! The story of Aiden, Bailey and Camila will imbed itself into your very heart and soul. So much sadness, anger, happiness and love throughout this book. I can’t even fully describe how phenomenal I found this story to be, so I’m just going to say…read it….love it…embrace it. You will not be disappointed!
This story is amazing, M Robinson open and played with my emotions leaving me raw. It’s brilliant, the angst and I love and angst story but this one is special. Aiden and Bailey story will have you feeling every page and every chapter. Sebastian York and C.J. Bloom made a fantastic narrating duo, they got their characters just right. I now need the next one.
Bring two boxes of tissues! Very emotional!
This is the first book in The Pierced Heats Duet. Aiden and Bailey’s story was an intense, emotional and heartbreaking journey. Now, I can’t wait to listen to the next book in this duet. CJ Bloom and Sebastian Yord did an amazing job with the narration. I was given a free review copy of the audiobook — at my request — and have voluntarily left this review.
I couldn’t stop turning the pages . Camila stepped into becoming a nanny to 3 adorable children. Dr. Pierce seemed to be a figment of everyone’s imagination til the end of the book. He was turning into the man he vowed all his life to never become.
Audiobook review:
Choosing US (Pierced Hearts Duet #1) is not your run of the mill romance. It begins with a heartrending prologue that sets the point in time. The writing style is eloquently scripted in a unparallel way that uses a storyteller that has her own story to tell. A contemporary romance bounteous with imbued angst. With red-letter concoctions swirling through the pages with swooning moments, ugly crying, and laughter throughout the narrative. Told in dual pov with Aiden speaking in the past and Camila’s pov in the present. This arrangement presents a intriguing tale with unexpected twists trickling through the pages. Supporting character’s creative abilities bring out the humor in the unfolding. The ending signifys a well talented author that can create a euphoria ending.
Looking forward to listening/reading the next book in this duet.
Narrator Sebastian York baritone voice is nectarious to listen to. His tone and pace flows through smoothly throughout the narrative. He portrayed the character of Aiden in a sensual yet serious way that fit the character exactly.
C.J. Bloom’s narration embodies a hispanic female and was the right choice for voice of Camila. Her passion is shown in her performance. Her tone and pace also flowed through smoothly throughout the narrative. Every sentiment is shown with right display of voice.
A 5-Star Gem from M. Robinson
I was given the chance to listen to Choosing Us by the wonderful M. Robinson. Let me first preface this the first book I ever listened/read from Ms. Robinson and it for sure, will not be my last.
Of course, you cannot go wrong with Sebastian York, he could read the dictionary it would be hot! CJ Bloom, she can do just about any voice, I loved her baby voice for Journey. Ms. Robinson really could not have chosen narrators that are more talented for her heart-wrenching story. The story of Camilla and Aiden, albeit it sad at some points, will make you believe that love if given a chance can mend just about anything. Of course, as soon as I was done listening to Choosing Us, I had to immediately read Choosing You to find out the end to their story.
I received a free copy in exchange for an unbiased review.
Choosing Us
The Pierced Hearts Duet, Book 1
By: M. Robinson
Narrated by: Sebastian York, C. J. Bloom
My poor heart! This book has me tied up in knots and leaves me wanting answers! M Robinson gives us Aiden and Bailey, whom we met in Lost Boy. These two are soulmates, meeting at the age of 7 and have a love so strong, nothing can break it. Or can it? Camila, a Latina nanny is hired to watch their three children, and it’s tense. Robinson masterfully takes us through a series of flashbacks, as we get to know Aiden and Bailey all from Aiden’s point of view. She then has Camila brings s into the now with the goings on of the Pierce family and inexplicable attraction between Camila and Aiden.There is so much pain and so many unanswered questions, I can’t wait for the next book to help us through the angst.
Sebastian York and CJ Bloom give a flawless performance. Each has a part that has every emotion to bring alive, and they give us all the feels. Their voices are perfect for the roles and with their performance, we are drawn in and invested into the story.
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********** AUDIOBOOK REVIEW **********
Sebastian York and C. J. Bloom are completely swoony here! I loved their narration. Honestly, I’m not sure either narrators can narrate anything badly. They brought so much feelings into an already boosting with feels story. I felt myself tearing up several times! Seriously a killer of an audiobook!
Remember that one time when M. Robinson wrote an epic love story that ripped my heart right in half? Oh, wait a minute… that was Choosing Us and I can still feel the raw ache in my heart and the pain in my soul as she played with my feelings. Let’s first talk about that prologue… the words written in there were some of the most beautiful I’ve ever read. I highlighted nearly that entire chapter. M. Robinson wrote them with perfection that felt like pure lyrics of the heart.
So the entire book had this on-the-cusp-of-breaking-me feel to it. You know how you spend the entire book waiting for the ball to drop and fall right on your foot ie heart? I felt like this the ENTIRE story but I had multiple balls in the air (shush now). I didn’t know whether to feel pained or inspired with the beauty of M. Robinson’s writing. These characters are beyond real and raw. Aiden is a character that bore his way into my heart. His words and thoughts were so beautiful and I really want everything for him! I also adored Bailey.
Ok so before I end up spilling secrets and go on some emotional tangent, I’ll stop my mouth vomit. I’ve read several M. Robinson books over the last few years and they’ve all had the same fantastic writing skills; while still showing that Robinson is growing and learning over time to really develop her craft in full and creative details. Her characters are always unique and they feel real. I can always relate and usually understand them. Choosing Us is breathtaking and heartbreaking. It’s gorgeous. And hopeful. And painful… I’m in so much pain waiting on the conclusion, Choosing You. I have no idea where book 2 will take us, I just know I need the rest of Aiden and Bailey’s story… the ending.
Make sure you have tissues handy. I hate cliffhangers so I made sure both books were available before I started reading. Get ready to cry this book is full of angst, heartbreak, heartfelt earth-shattering love, and enough smile moments to keep you reading. Loved It!!!!!
Like with all of M’s book I ugly cried (no surprise there). I love the writing and the characters.
Read it and let me know what you thought.
WOW!!!!!
This is my first read by this M. Robinson and it won’t be my last. This is my top read for 2019 thus far. I saw the cover floating around on FB and was intrigued. But I have so many unread books in my library I didn’t want to pick something new up. But a friend told me I needed to read it. So I picked it up. And I am so glad I did. Or I would have missed out on one of the best books I’ve ever read.
I’ve never read a book that has captured me from the first page the way this one did. I was crying by chapter one. Sobbing by chapter two. Calling and screaming at my friend by chapter three. Asking how she could put me through this. Knowing what an emotional person I am. LOL!
This book obviously was an emotional read. But it will also have laughing out loud at times. And building an emotional connection with the characters like you never have before.
This book is part of a duet and has a huge cliffhanger. And it is a MUST READ!!!!
This was an amazing book that takes you on an emotional journey. The book has sad parts but is balanced with funny parts. You are kept in suspense the entire book and left there with a cliffhanger. One thing I didn’t like about the book was the way it was written: Your reading about Aiden in the past, then Camila in the present and back to Aiden in the past- making the story not flow properly. So, I just made two books out of it- I read all of the Aiden chapters and then Camila- making this a 5-star read.
But my advice for anyone wanting to read this book- would be to wait until Book two is released, unless you don’t mind cliffhangers.
A roller coaster of emotions, angst, tears, love and many wonderful moments that make Choosing Us a great starting of this amazing duet.
in Choosing Us we immerse in the very first pages of this story.. Aiden has lost so many in his life, we still don’t know exactly what happened that made his existence so miserable and sad.. he is completely lost in his work, not wanting to confront anything in real life, he just wants to walk around without thinking to much even if that means not spending any time with the only two people that he still loves and care.. Bitter, angry and mad with life Aiden doesn’t want to have anything to do with his new nanny even if she is everything he ever needed and wanted..
“I yearned for her to feel me. To see me. To love me. The man who would die for her.”
Camila was hired to help, she was a wonderful nanny trying to make her way in life and falling in love with these beautiful children who needed so much love and attention, each day was harder to separate her work from the love she felt for them.. she is smart, beautiful with a lot of sass and lots of love to give..
“You’ll find someone who will always be there for you.”
“I will?”
“Yes, I swear it.”
“How do you know?”
“Because Aiden. I’ll personally send her your way. I promise.”
Choosing Us is the beginning of the story of these two great characters, Aiden past hasn’t been good or easy, life and circumstances took everything from him and now he doesn’t know how to live.. but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a good heart to love and care it’s a matter of time for him to start living again.
One of the things that I love about this book is the love Aiden has for Bailey, he is so in love with her that you can feel his devotion and need for her at all times..
we also get to meet other great characters especially Jackson, Jagger, Journey three souls that will melt your heart..
I can’t wait to finally read Choosing You and see what happens with Aiden and Camila!!
I can’t believe this is my first M Robinson book i really can’t to say I’m slow is an i understatement but in this case i was a little bit glad i was slow as the second book for this duet was already out and i am thankful.
This book from the very first page had you guessing about what was happening and where in heck this book was going to take us.
I can’t say too much i think everyone needs to go into this story blind even though we still don’t get all the answers M Robinson certainly has you thinking all the different theory’s. From the prologue to the last page.
I don’t think i have ever felt such intense feelings for the characters from knowing very little and i loved that, i loved how we got Aiden and Baileys past and see how they bonded and how hard they loved each other. I don’t think i have shed tears for a story so early on in a book like this one, Aidens heartbreak was too much.
Then came Camila the nanny who would be the glue to this story but still had no idea where her story would take us
You could feel the hurt from Jackson and Jagger burning up the pages and as much as Jackson gave Camila hell you could tell that they needed her and Journey i loved her little story.
This probably sounds all so vague but i just don’t want to give anything away absolutely loved this story, loved M Robinson’s writing and the way she told a story.
Loved loved loved everything about this and I’m about to do something that i hardly ever do and that’s going straight into the next book. Normally i have a break from a series but not this no straight in there.
Massive 5 stars
My nerves are frayed right now. I can’t even begin to describe the wave of emotions that have taken over my body while reading this novel. WOW. This book packs one hell of a punch and that ending (the dreaded cliffy) has me aching for more. This is the first book I have read by M. Robinson and I am absolutely impressed with the way she is weaving this story. It’s like a mystery and romance all rolled into one! I desperately NEED to know what is happening and I cannot wait to find out in the second installment (which comes out at the end of the month). I sort of now wish I waited to read this one until it was closer to that release date because after reading this one, I know the wait is going to be killing me!
I can’t say much about the plot without giving the entire book away and now after reading it, I can see WHY the blurb is so evasive. All I can really say is that this book is unexpected in so many ways and it will leave an emotional imprint on your soul. I went into this one knowing absolutely nothing and utterly fell in love with the way it made me feel. I am thrilled I took a chance on a new to me author because this book is fantastic!
If you love emotional duets, this is certainly one to try out! If you know anything about duets though you know that the books ALWAYS end in cliffhangers. If that’s not your cup of tea I suggest waiting until the second book comes out (on May 14th). You can preorder a copy today if you like: https://amzn.to/2ZR3KrF.
Same old story young nanny and daddy needing her but with a twist. Interesting plot twist in the end. M Robinson has a unique way of writing.