Flawed, I am.Cracks, I have and they run deep.But I refuse to accept that I’m damaged.
Six years ago, I turned my life around; moved to a new country, and started from fresh leaving behind the demons and shame that once haunted me. Forgetting the worst moment of my life was impossible but without constant reminders, it was easy to pretend that it never happened.
But then a man surfaced out of … happened.
But then a man surfaced out of the ashes and awoke all those memories from where they’d been stowed. In an instant, the walls I built around myself started crumbling and I was forced to face the past I wanted so hard to forget. But would he be able to pick up the broken pieces, or would I lose my chance at true love?
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This is a first for me this author and book and I definitely wasn’t disappointed, I enjoyed this book immensely.
This story will hold your attention and keep you turning the pages and desperately wanting to read more.
Melissa has turned her life around and has put the past behind her and moved to another country, she is trying to start again. Only is her past about to come back around from what she’s tried to escape and haunt her?
Andrew is a rich lawyer and an alpha male who is lovely, who he’d met years ago and is about to come back in her life. He has thought about her over the years and now he’s desperately wanting to be in her life, he can’t believe she’s here he’s very surprised. He doesn’t want to take no for an answer.
Flawed is about two people who have been through alot. They both have had alot to work through no one is perfect.
Flawed but not damaged.
These characters were written brilliantly and the author really knows how to bring them to life. They have great chemistry between each other and a really strong magnetic pull. I loved seeing them and where their journey took them both. Second chance for them both and seeing where they go.
This story was really refreshingly different to others I’ve read which was awesome. I couldn’t put this book down and it keeps you guessing throughout. This book has twists and turns and is also quite emotional in parts and deals with some real issues.
This book is a complete page turner and I just couldn’t put it down it keeps you gripped from the start.
I absolutely loved this book and I cannot wait to read more from this author in the future.
Thank you to the author and publishers for allowing me to read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book is out now.
I would highly recommend reading this book.
A fabulous and at times dark romance. I loved it.
WOW! This was a really ridiculous gripping and exciting book. A love story so different to all l read before. Not only because both main characters are rich, but also their story is so unique.
The unbelievable strong feelings they have for each other and the circumstances how they have met for the first time are so incomparable, that it makes it even more interesting and captivating.
As the saying goes, the soulmates always find each other and the two have overcome continents and time and have found each other again
In the world of rich snobs, jealousy exes and sick human traffickers, Melissa and Andrew try to build a relationship. They try to overcome their insecurities and trust issues with help of each other and their friends.
This book has so many twists and turns, that you can’t stop reading. There are so many feelings and emotions that make you cry and laugh.
This first novel was really a blast read.
It’s flawless written and has definitely made me want to read the second book in the series.
This is the first book in the series and it’s a stand alone, but trust me you’ll want to read the second book too
I volunteered to read an ARC of “Flawed”, and just like the series name this book was imperfectly perfect.
Mel’s backstory was not only heartbreaking, it was well devised, and I loved that Lym made her a rich girl because it shows that bad things can happen to people from all walks of life, bad people can prey on innocent girls with millionaire parents as well. It was so refreshing, though sad and heartbreaking. But Mel is strong, I love the fact that she recognizes her scars but pushes forward and insists on being happy.
Andrew is the exact opposite – he never does anything unexpected just to follow his dreams and he’s eternally miserable.
They balance each other out well and lift each other up with unconditional support, and the chemistry is undeniable.
The ending is supposedly a HEA, but in true Cruz style – it has a bit of bitter twist, because life.
A recommended read.
Amazing Story!
WOW! This is my first book by this amazing author and I can’t wait to read more. Melissa and Andrew’s story had me hooked right from the start and took me on one emotional rollercoaster ride right to the end. Definitely an intense and dark read!
Melissa is a strong and fierce woman who comes from a very dark and tragic past. But her dark past is what makes her stronger and able to move forward with her life. Andrew is just what Melissa needs but it takes a while for them to figure this out. These two characters are so good together. Their chemistry is intense and mind-blowing. Together they are definitely stronger and more powerful.
This story is really well written, intense and full of many twists and turns that will keep you highly entertained and captivated. I can’t wait to read more.
I was provided an ARC for an honest review.
Lym Cruz is a new to me author and this was my first book by her. Flawed is book 1 in the Imperfectly Perfect series, but is a complete standalone from the others in the series.
Flawed is the story of Melissa and Andrew, and it captivated me from the very beginning. I couldn’t put the book down, I had to know more about the characters, about their pasts and what made them the way that they were.
They met six years ago, but never knew that fate would bring them back together. Now, it’s six years later and fate brings them together, drawing them closer. Andrew wanted more than the life he was living at his father’s law firm, but he never took any chances, never truly believed in himself. Melissa has a past she’s running from. Andrew is a part of that past, but not in the way it seems. As you dive deeper into them, their story, you find the truths you’re so desperately wanting.
Overall the story was powerful and breathtaking, however, the twists and turns felt a little too much for me and there was always something happening. While I completely understand the purpose, it felt rushed. However, that aside, I would gladly read it again and would be happy to have it grace the presence of my Kindle as an owned book.
Four stars.
This was my first book by Lym Cruz and I have to say it was outstanding. I thoroughly enjoyed the story line, as it had me captivated from the beginning. Everytime I thought things were on the up and up and the story would end, something big happens. Lym Cruz does an excellent job keeping your interest in the characters and the story. You are taken on a rollercoaster of emotions along with the characters.
The characters were well developed. I found it easy to fall into the emotions of the characters. Melissa is a strong female character, who has had a rough past. She moves to America from Brazil in hopes of starting her life over. She runs into Andrew, who she had a brief encounter with in her past, and she can’t seem to stop thinking about him. Two of them are a great match for the other, they help support one another, and are so in love you can feel it in between the pages of the book. I love that no matter what troubles were thrown at them, they were able to get through it all with each other.
I am looking forward to book 2 – Rejected.
Great debut novel from Lym Cruz! This was a beautifully, tragic story that I enjoyed! Can’t wait to read more from Lym.
Spanish:
“Flawed” de Lym Cruz es el primer libro perteneciente a la serie “Imperfectly Perfect”. Es el primer libro escrito por la autora y ya estoy deseando poder leer los siguientes que están por venir. Es un romance contemporáneo, con segundas oportunidades, dulce y a la vez con unos últimos capítulos llenos de suspense.
Andrew Malcolm siempre ha seguido los pasos que su familia le han dictado, estudios, trabajo y hasta relaciones, pero todo tiene un punto limite. Mientras trabaja un día normal en el bufete de abogados de su padre, aparece una mujer que creyó haber dejado atrás hace seis años. Melissa Alford intenta recordar esa noche claramente, ese hombre que la dejo en esa habitación y que ahora lo tiene en frente. Las chispas siguen ahí y lo que ocurrió una vez podrá volver a ocurrir de nuevo.
Me sorprendió mucho como un libro podía ser tan completo y estar lleno de sorpresas inesperadas. Al principio es la historia de dos personas que pasaron una noche hace tiempo, pero todo ello oculta un pasado que tiene Melissa muy duro. Aunque no es la única que tiene que sufrir día tras día, ya que Andrew tiene una familia muy difícil.
Su beso fue fascinante, un beso nunca se sintió tan bien como en sus labios.
Andrew se caracteriza por su temperamento fuerte aparte de lo exitoso que es, y gracias a ello hace que surjan muchos momentos desesperantes con su familia en relación con Melissa. Melissa es una chica fuerte y de armas tomar con todo lo que ha pasado y con lo que le pasa durante el libro.
”Me estoy quedando sin palabras para expresar cuánto te quiero y que quiero pasar el resto de mis días contigo, así que por favor sé mía”
Es sorprendente como la historia que ya tiene sus complicaciones se pone más difícil en los últimos capítulos para tener un final esplendido.
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“Flawed” by Lym Cruz is the first book in the ” Imperfectly Perfect” series. This is the first book written by the author and I look forward to reading the next books to come. It’ s a contemporary romance, with second chances, sweet and at the same time with some last chapters full of suspense.
Andrew Malcolm has always followed in his family’s footsteps, studies, work, and even relationships, but everything has a limit. While working a normal day at her father’s law firm, a woman appears who believed he had left behind six years ago. Melissa Alford tries to remember that night, that man who left her in that room and now has him in front of her. The sparks are still there, and what happened once could happen again.
I was very surprised how a book could be so complete of surprises. At first it is the story of two people who spent a night a long time ago, but all this hides Melissa’s difficult past. Although she is not the only one who has to suffer day after day, as Andrew has a very difficult family.
Her kiss was spellbinding, A kiss never felt good as it did on her lips
Andrew is characterised by his strong temperament apart from how successful he is, and as a result he brings about many desperate moments with his family concerning Melissa. Melissa is a strong girl with everything that has happened and what happens to her during the book.
“I’m sort of running out fof words to express how much I love you and that I want to spend the rest of my days with you so please be mine”
It’s amazing how the story that already has its complications gets more difficult in the last chapters to have a beautiful ending.
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Flawed by Lym Cruz
I am voluntarily reviewing this ARC.
Flawed is a page turner. I was hooked from the beginning. Melissa has a past, but who doesn’t? She is at a workshop in a law office to accompany a friend of hers. Andrew happens to work in that office and spots Melissa. He can’t believe his good fortune because he had met Melissa before, but never thought he’d get to see her again. Melissa wants no part of him because he was a small part of her past. There is no one that knows her side of the story, her past, the complication that was her life. The problem is she wants him to know because she wants him as badly as he wants her. This is a very well paced, steamy story that is beautifully written and I loved it!
Boy did these characters go through a lot.
Heartache, drama, angst, frustration, it was all there.
Melissa has tried to run away from her past, after suffering at the hands of an abusive man, Dominic, when she was younger.
Then one night she meets Andrew and manages to escape.
Andrew has never forgotten Melissa, and when they meet years later, fireworks go off.
But this couple have a long way to go before they get their HEA.
4 stars for a debut that will leave you waiting for their ending, and wondering whether they will ever get there.
Flawed by Lym Cruz was definitely not flawed!
Well written, brilliant world building and relatable characters.
The beginning of the story is slower to start giving you more information about each character and setting up for the rest of the story. Then it gets super interesting and exciting, I was in the edge of my seat in parts.
I really really enjoyed it! Definitely will read more from this Author.
The cover initially drew me to this book, and then I became intrigued by the description.
The characters were multi-layered – sometimes shallow, often infuriating and occasionally deep. I loved that and I also loved the storyline. Lots of twists and turns which kept me turning the page until the end.
This story was so well thought out. The author really took her time to set up a plot and it all came together at the end.
What I liked most about this book was that it was not just romance. It had so many other elements added to it. I had a few laughs even.
I loved how the characters were all “flawed” but likable. The hero isn’t Mr. Perfect who is able to solve all of the heroine’s problems, in fact, in the plot twist he is left with his hands tied and unable to do anything to help Melissa.
Each had their own share of issues to overcome and I enjoyed their growth so much.
To sum it all up, this book is a snowball of emotions. But it captures your heart and touches on so many aspects of today’s society.
I recommend this book. You won’t regret it.
I love flawed characters, that probably sounds morbid but it’s the truth. I loved that both Melissa and Andrew came from privileged lives but their lives were far from perfect. The fact that Melissa survived a nightmare 6 years ago and was able to move past it and make a new happy, successful life shows such strength. I also enjoyed that when Melissa was ready to walk away from that life Andrew showed her that she and they were worth fighting for. I guess what it boils down to is that we all have struggles, regardless if they are big or small, they are our struggles and we can push through and persevere. The twists and turns in this story kept me on my toes and had me rooting for Andrew and Melissa to have their HEA.
I enjoy reading about flawed characters. People are human, they make mistakes and have moments of bad decision making. Ms. Lym presents us with characters are fit the title of her debut novel.
Andrew and Melissa could be said to have a history. One night, a chance encounter between the two of them left an impression on them both that lasted six long years. A second chance encounter brought them back together again.
The story is more than just these two reconnecting and making a go of things. Melissa has a bit of a sordid history that she tries to keep hidden from the people in her new life in the States. Andrew works for his family’s law firm, but doesn’t enjoy the work. His entire life, down to who he was expected to marry was planned out by his parents. They are both running from different things and find comfort in each other.
Ms. Lym rounds out the cast of characters and side plots with friends on both sides that act as sounding boards to our leads, but also have their own mini stories happening within the context of the larger one at play.
It’s an intriguing look at how two people could be somewhat opposite but somehow perfectly matched with each other. I have to say what kept me from making this a 5 star read was Andrew. I don’t particularly find some of his pushy, alpha-ish behaviors romantic. The tracking her phone, and the way he constantly pursued her in the beginning, including showing up at her house it was stalker-ish. As was sending the flowers and always knowing where she was because of the phone tracking. That was a problem for me. Plus he had a few other controlling tendencies that made a little hesitant to be fully in his corner. But he made Melissa happy and I went with that.
The sexual chemistry between the two couldn’t be denied. Overall, it was an interesting story.
Lym Cruz is a new to me author and I can say that after reading this book I will be reading more!
Flawed was unexpected in the best way possible. I DEVOURED this story. I loved every single moment of it. I was completely sucked into the story and to Andrew and Melissa’s connection.
Andrew came across as kind of a jerk in the beginning. Big shot family lawyer, spoiled rich kid type of vibe. I was all for Melissa not wanting to talk to him, because well, who would. But, I warmed up to him throughout the story. He wasn’t like I expected, he was really just trying to keep his family happy and doing what was expected of him, even if it wasn’t his true passion in life.
Melissa. I LOVED her. Her past was truly heartbreaking but she is a fighter. She has moved to a new country, made new friends and has worked hard when it came to school. It’s been six years since the night that forever changed her life and she will never forget the man who saved her.
Andrew and Melissa had great chemistry. Their story is tragically beautiful and imperfectly perfect. They had so many ups and downs, it wasn’t always easy but I couldn’t help but love these two.
Flawed is a MUST READ. This is one book you really just need to experience for yourself. I can’t wait for more of this series.
Intense, mysterious and twisted, I was intrigued and pleasantly surprised by this unique story. I found myself caught in the story and before I knew it it was over.
This is the author’s debut novel and I’m impressed.
Well written, the story of Melisa and Andrew was edgy, and much more than a romance. These characters were perfectly flawed with plenty of baggage and drama. They share a past that they can’t get away from and move forward for reasons we still don’t know.
Despite their undeniable chemistry, it’s not enough!
Why?
Well worth reading to find out.
My only issue with this story was at times it felt like there was a lot going on. However I cannot wait to see what direction this author is going to take!
4.5 Stars for an incredible debut book by this talented new author!
The mysterious beginning to this book made it unputdownable. It’s intense, sweet and steamy with characters whose chemistry was very apparent and I quickly became invested in needing to know their story.
Six years ago Andrew and Melissa’s paths crossed and now they meet again, but Melissa isn’t exactly happy about it. However, Andrew has other ideas and is relentless in his pursuit of the woman he’s never been able to forget.
When the past refuses to stay in the past and continually plagues the present, the result is a unique and gripping story. Add in a twist I didn’t see coming and it solidified my addiction to reading this book!
The more I read this book the more I loved it, it was very well written and I enjoyed reading it.I loved Melissa and Andrew, and even though I didn’t agree with their actions sometimes ,all their flaws and insecurities and all the mistakes they made are what made them seem real to me and the reason why I loved them so much. I liked the secondary characters too, and I can’t wait for the next book in the Imperfectly Perfect series