When life crashes down around us, how hard are we willing to fight for the one thing we can’t live without, each other?Life is full of moments. Big moments. Little moments. And none of them are inconsequential. Every single moment prepares you for that one instance that defines your life. You must overcome all your fears, confront the demons that chase you, and cleanse the poison that clings to … confront the demons that chase you, and cleanse the poison that clings to your soul or you risk the chance of losing everything.
Mine started the minute Rylee fell out of that damn storage closet. She made me feel. Made me whole when all I thought I could ever be was incomplete. Became the lifeline I never knew I needed. Hell yes, she’s worth the fight…but how do you fight for someone you know you don’t deserve?
Love is full of ups and downs.
Heart stopping highs.
Soul shattering lows.
And none of them are insignificant.
Love is a racecourse of unexpected twists and turns that must be negotiated. You have to break down walls, learn to trust, and heal from your past in order to win. But sometimes it’s the expected that’s the hardest to hold on to.
Colton has healed and completed me, stolen my heart, and made me realize our love’s not predictable nor perfect—it’s bent. And bent’s okay. But when outside factors put our relationship to the test, what lengths will I have to go to prove to him that he’s worth the fight?
Whoever said love is patient and love is kind, never met the two of us. We know our love is worth it—have acknowledged that we were meant to be—but when our pasts crash into our future, will the repercussions make us stronger or break us apart?
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So I went into crashed hoping that it would not ruin me emotionally as much Fueled did, but boy was I wrong. So many emotions, so many plot twists and one crazy book hangover!
The first several chapters are a mass of unknowns and angst as well as moments of meaningful relationships. In fact the whole book is plot twist and plot twist. It is unrelenting and absolutely gripping, I just couldn’t put it down! My poor heart couldn’t have taken anymore.
I loved every second of this trilogy and so glad there are more to keep me going but boy what a ride! Colton and Rylee I race you! Kristy I race you for taking me on this crazy amazing journey! If you haven’t read this series yet what are you waiting for. The writing is fantastic, the storyline has you on the edge of your seat in tears and laughter. The characters have so much life in the and such a depth their story leaps off the page at you – Just fantastic!
Crashed… I am speechless in regards to this book but I will try to write a review that is worthy enough for this book. The Driven series has been one of my favorite series to read after I finished book 1 but nothing prepared me for all the events that were coming by book 3. Crashed had its high highs and very low lows. K. Bromberg took you on the most emotional roller coaster that made you feel as though you are living in each moment with Rylee and Colton. each page of this 438 page book had some significance and was filled with love and tears.
They try to find their way of give and take in this relationship they are trying so hard to keep hold of but not lose themselves along the way. Rylee and Colton struggle with outside influences and people who are inconsequential trying to come between them and of course they act as anyone would, they doubt. But in the end, the love that they have for each other, the spark that is undeniable and unexplainable holds on as they find their way back to one another time and time again.
The main point to this book, their story, in my opinion, is if you know in your heart that you are meant to be with someone, you fight with your life to get that love, because it only once in a lifetime!
Thank you for another amazing book K. Bromberg!
This is the third and final book of the Driven trilogy. I waited so (in) patiently for this book and was NOT disappointed. Crashed starts off with one of the most powerful prologues I’ve ever read. The beginning of this book is so emotional as we watch Colton’s struggle to survive and the emotions that evokes in Rylee. It’s a rough road as Rylee fights to connect with Colton. This installment keeps you on your toes! Only a handful of chapters in and there are already way to may OMFG moments. The growth and depth of Colton’s character is AMAZING. I loved the epilogue and thought it was the perfect ending for Rylee and Colton. While I’m sad on the inside to see this series end, I was smiling on the outside.
The main character’s current lives are impacted by their past in some way. They resolve how to put the past into perspective and move on with one another. I also read Fueled and Driven (first 2 book in the series) and couldn’t the books down until I saw the resolution.
If you haven’t read/listened to the first two books stop reading and go read/listen now. This is not a standalone.
Wow. This series! I thought the first two books in the series were an emotional roller coaster. They are nothing compared to this book. This one I have to say (so far) is my favorite. So much happens in this book. It starts with us not knowing how Colton is. We join Rylee in her fear of his future. That’s just the start of the hurricane of events that is going to happen to this couple. Their love & commitment keeps being testing. But these events also show these two why they need each other. I am not going to give any details. There are so many moments that surprised me. This is a wild ride. But it’s an awesome one. And trust me, it’s well worth it. This book is what fans of the series have been waiting for. Get ready to go through all the emotions that you can think of. But most importantly you will fall deeper in love with Colton and Rylee.
Again, this book deals with serious issues. So if you have triggers for abuse, sexual abuse, be prepared. But this book I guarantee will show how beautiful the power of love can heal.
Enjoyed the whole series. Will definitely read more of K. Bromberg.
Title: Crashed (Driven #3)
Author: K. Bromberg
Publisher: JKB Publishing
Number of Pages: 350
Genre: Adult, Romance, Contemporary, Sport
Date Read: 24-05-2018
Favorite Quote: “Remember, hurting is feeling and feeling is living, and isn’t it good to be alive?”
“Life isn’t about how you survive the storm, but rather how you dance in the rain.”
Review
I just love this book! It was so soul wrenchingly good. This book, this series, manages to wreck you heart, shatter it to pieces and put it back together again, and if that isn’t bad enough it does that to you over and over again and you accept it.
What is this book about
This book picks right up where the last one ended. Colton was in a horrible car crash and we aren’t sure if he’s gonna make it and if he is how severe his injury’s are. I know from personal experience that a head injury is something that can take a whole lot of time to recover from, if you can recover a 100%.
Rylee is trying to help colton, to be there for him, and she’s determined to not run away. She came so close, so many times but chose to push through. Not only because she loves Colton but also because she feel like he’s worth it. That he’s worthy of love. That he deserves more than what he allows himself in love. She does that while also making it clear when Colton hurts her and that’s she’s deserves more than that. She makes him realize what he can lose.
As they both learn and grow in their relationship, hardship isn’t far away. Not only in the form of Coltons past, not only in the form of Rylee’s past but also in new upcoming hard ships and challenges. These challenges could prove to be to much, to much to overcome.
What did I love about this book
I loved watching Colton open up bit by bit. To try and let go of his past. He broke my heart so many times when he told a bit more about what happened to him. It make me want to hold him tight.
I have such respect for Rylee. To be able to stick with Colton, while sometimes it killed her. I loved that she didn’t let it, that she made herself clear when enough was enough. That she forced him in a way to be better.
I am so happy I finally read this series. I can’t wait to read more, especially about Haddie and Beckett. They would definitly make an interesting couple.
Rating:
5 Its amazing stars
What can I say except, I don’t know why it took me so long to read this series. I fell in love with the characters, their depth, their hearts, their tragic pasts and their ability to finally get past it. I hope this series gets played out on the screen. Not just the first book, as I’ve just seen, but the entire series.
Loved the series
Absolutely love this series! Had me laughing, had me crying. Great book!
After what feels like my 937373 re read of this series that deals with so many different emotions & a consuming pain and heartbreak from a childhood of misery. This was dealt with in such a delicate and beautifully heartbreaking way that shows it’s ok to be bent, bent is not broken.
This book pushes your limits,
breaks your heart,
Strings try to put you back together,
Anxiety that reaches up grabs your throat & whiplash that makes you feel so sick because you don’t know your arse from your elbow as the world turns and won’t let you stop it.
Consumes your every part of your being your heart & your soul.
I was in it until the last lap and boy it was worth every tear every emotion & every single string that’s wrapped around my heart.
Thanks for the laughs, the tears, the all consuming pain my heart experienced.
This series is still by far my favourite
I would give this whole series 10 gazillion stars if I could. It makes me feel like Julie Andrews spinning on top of a mountain and I want to shout yay Rylee and Colton! This book had it all. I’ve introduced this series to 6 people, one being my own husband. When someone asks me what should they read, this is my #1 go-to series. It doesn’t disappoint. Bravo on a fabulous ending!
Crashed is the 3rd book in the Driven Trilogy and it was quite a roller coaster ride to get to the end. This series got me from the beginning and I loved it right up to the end. I laughed, cried and wanted to punch the main characters a few times. Rylee and Colton both have so much baggage and it takes all 3 books for them to work through their issues to realize that they can love and be loved by each other. The author did a wonderful job developing the characters and making me fall in love with them. I strongly recommend this series.
Colton Donovan is everything! I have read this series more time than I can count. Love love love Colton and Rylee.
#1 favorite series and book author.
This was an amazing end to a great trilogy. I enjoyed the fact that the character’s stayed the same throughout all three books. Looking forward to more of Kristy Bromberg’s books.
This series is brilliant I loved every book both characters are fantastic I could not stop reading I almost went crazy until I got this last installment and then I was sad that it didnt continue I am waiting to see if there will be a book featuring Coltons Best buddy Becket he was a great character as well looking forward to more by author K,Bromberg if they are anything like this series bring on a movie.
Best trilogy I’ve read A to motherf@@King Z. The checkered flag of all books! A must read!
K. Bromberg hit is out of the park with this trilogy. This is the best trilogy I have ever read. K. Bromberg’s writing skills are exceptional. This is the third book in the story of Colton Donovan and Riley. You will laugh, cry, get angry and wish this story never ended. I highly recommend not only this book, but all three books. I cannot wait to read more books by K. Bromberg. Buy it, I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Love!