Our marriage wasn’t just in trouble—mere threads were all that held it together.What was once my perfect happily ever after had dissolved right before my eyes.I can tell you when it started to happen.What I can’t tell you is why. And after seven months of watching my husband turn into someone I didn’t recognize, I’d given up hope in finding answers. So I decided to break his heart… and he did … break his heart
… and he did nothing to stop me.
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If you are familiar with Ella Field’s writing you know that she has a way of approaching subjects that are not necessarily talked about and this story is no different. The reader is taken on the journey of this marriage in crisis. Dahlia “Lia” is married to the love of her life, Leo. They have two children. All has been perfect with their life until on day it isn’t . Dahlia takes it upon herself to get a reaction out of Leo by doing the unthinkable because Leo has become distant and she thinks their marriage is over but little does she know that Leo is very much in love with her and will not give up on her without a fight.
Ella does a beautiful job in protraying the ins and outs of marriage and what happens when the communication between husband and wife breaks down. How marriage is not only about the physical but emotional well being of both partners involved.
Although there is cheating in this book by Dahlia, I think she is very remourseful of her actions especially when her husband’s secret comes to light; the whole focus of the story changes and it is not one of blame but one of forgiveness. The reason behind Leo’s behavior was realistic and sadly very believable. Kuddos to Ella for shedding light on this subect.
As you read this book you will experiece such an array of emotions; anger, disgust, judgement, saddeness, happiness with both characters which I think is essential in making any story believable and that is why you can’t help but become invested in their journey to finding their HEA.
Regardless of what book you read from this author one thing that stands out is that her characters are flawed, they are not perfect and that is what makes her stand out. Great Job on another success!
This book drags you in and spits you out. It isn’t what is expected. It stuns you. Slays you and build you back up. Ella once again worked her magic.
I will admit i was trying to hold off reading this book as it was the last Ella Fields book i have on my list too read and also i knew i would have to be in the right mood to read this kind of story, and I’m so glad i did because this books was not what i was expecting.
The blurb doesn’t give this story justice and you pretty much go in blind which is awesome as this story took turns that i did not see coming at all.
This book is about a husband and wife hitting thier lowest point ever in thier relationship. They were college sweethearts and were so loved up until Leo started pulling away from his wife and she had no idea why, she knew she hadn’t done anything wrong but he didn’t talk to her, got home just in time to say goodnight to his kids but that’s it.
Well until Dahlia has had enough that’s when this relationship spirals even further down and there are a chain of events that these two experience that causes them to see each other again, but at a lot of costs.
I really liked the kids presence on this book i think they made it more special especially with Charlie and his feelings i think this was a needed part of the story.
I didn’t like Jared i know there was a lot of love for this character but i didn’t like him. I am not sure why he irritated me but i think i knew there was so much more to also and that’s all i care about.
This book was more than i ever expecting and yes there’s cheating but even if you don’t like cheating in books you need to still give it a go and move past it because it is so worth while.
Once again Ella fields has produced a fantastic story and i loved everything about it. Massive 5 stars for this book.
When you hear someone say, “I devoured this book” believe them.
This book, Ella Fields, holy shit!
It was angsty.. my heart was going 100000 miles per minute. I gasped a few times out loud in the middle of the night. I started it, and DID not put it down till I was done.
My poor kids had to suffer with a tired momma, but it was soooo worth it.
Now, there’s cheating in this book, but to those that automatically say no and skip these type of books, I implore you to leave those feelings aside and dive into Frayed Silk.
This won’t be your average story. You will root for the man heroine, you’ll also root for the hero. You’re going to cry, you’re going to scream, you’re going to just break, but don’t worry, because Ella will ALWAYS put you back together.
Seriously, give this book as shot! It was worth a million stars!
I rarely rate a book 5 stars but sometimes you just have to. Wow. Just wow. I wasn’t really sure what to expect when asked to read an ARC of Frayed Silk. When asked how I felt about the underlying topic, and all I knew was that it’d be tough to handle well. Hard to have a main character engage in a situation like cheating, and not be a villain. Yet Ella Fields accomplished this feat so gracefully. It isn’t casual, ignored, or quickly forgiven. It is gruesome, heart wrenching, and dealt with. Frayed Silk is so full of so much emotion, so much REAL. Her writing is amazing- no whiny characters, no outlandish scenarios. Just real. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors!
An unbelievably honest story of marriage that will tear your heart out!
This author knows how to write an emotional story. What an amazing journey that these two characters take to find their HEA. Marriage is tough and this story pulls no punches. It’s raw emotion with real and honest reactions!
After ten years of a happy marriage and two kids, everything changes. Leo has gone cold. Always loved his wife. Loyal and involved with his kids, until it all suddenly changes. It’s been many months of being shut out and having no physical relationship. Lia is crushed. She has tried to talk to her husband. Feeling so alone and completely abandoned, she makes some bad choices.
Secrets can destroy lives. And in this case, a secret that eats away at you every day almost tore this family apart. This is Leo and Lia’s story of finding their way back. They never stopped loving each other. But their love and their bond was tested. It’s beautifully heart-wrenching. This story will be one that tears at your heart strings but will leave you with hope. Love Wins!
Frayed Silk is my first read from this author and my oh my … How can i just found her?!
First of all, i don’t wanna be a spoiler here, so lets just say the thing she talks about in this book is a big no no for me in a book! But the way she tell the story, the way she delicately put her words, the way she beutifully bring this story to live…it was perfect!
Frayed Silk is about second chance. Is about keeping your vows. Its about more than just i love you. Its about standing true to your love no matter what.
Absolutely five perfect star for this book!
Frayed Silk is the second book if Ella Fields I’ve had the pleasure of reading as I found her through Cyanide (though Frayed Silk’s events happens before Cyanide).
Well, she broke my heart into a billion pieces with this story.
Dahlia and Leo. Two people who are very much in love when they got engaged, when they married, when they decided to extend their family.
Until Leo starts to change. It starts of little and adds up more and more as the time passes. What’s a wife who feels left out and confused do? One who’s been lonely for so long as the love of her life get further and further away from her.
How does she cope with another chasing her and making her feel what she feels she’s missing?
“I know this is wrong. That desperation mixed with a healthy dose of heartache could cause a recipe for disaster. But I can’t bring myself to give a damn.”
“He’s my husband, yet it doesn’t feel like I’m allowed to have him anymore.”
I broke for this two, for their love and the life they’ve built. For Dahlia and what she went through, her thoughts, her confusion, her desperation and the breakdown of her confidence.
Despite all the events leading up to their breakdown, love has always been apparent.
“Being loved by him will always be my everything.”
Ella Field’s managed to create such realistic characters who grabs a hold of your heart all the way to the last page. She weaves a story so engaging it was hard to put down.
This novel is full of angst, pain, anger, hurt, suffering and intrigue. It is love and hate, happiness and suffering. It is absolutely amazing as a whole and I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us in the future…
Hands down an absolutely amazing book that will make you feel every single emotion.
not what I thought………the reviews were so good……but I was disappointed
If you are looking for a read that will absolutely tear you apart and then put you back together look no further. Frayed Silk truly took me on an incredible emotional roller coaster that I am still reeling from and not sure I ever want to stop. Ella Fields develops these characters and their emotions, circumstances and struggles reached me straight to the heart!
Ella Fields delves into a tough topic. Secrets in a marriage are never good, but Leo has one that causes him to withdraw from his wife, Lia, and their kids. Lia becomes desperate to know why and creates even more trouble for them. From there they have to figure out whether to make the marriage work or move on. Told from Lia’s POV, you get inside her head. While that works for some, Leo’s secret is huge and it would have helped me to have known his take and feelings to better connect with the story. This read took me out of my comfort zone, but I thoroughly liked it.
“I want a divorce.”
These were the first 4 words of the book and that alone totally sucked me in!
Leo and Dahlia have been married for a long time. He works. She stays home and takes care of the 2 kids. They have always been a very lovey couple. PDA’s were normal for them. Then one day he just stopped. He basically withdrew, not just from her, but from their life together. She has tried for months to get him to come back to her. Nothing is working. He said no to the divorce, but that was not enough of a wake up call for him. So what do a lot of women do when their husband stops paying attention to them? She started to have an affair with someone that still thought she was worth the attention. Of coarse he finds out, and she finally finds out what was causing his withdrawn attitude. They work on getting through these things together!
As I was reading this book I was hit with so many emotions. When she felt rejected, I felt her rejection. When she felt nervous, I felt nervous. When she felt the bile rising after hearing some information, I also felt bile rising! And when she finally felt happy that her husband was coming back to her, I felt that same joy for them. They began to work on their issues with still a lot of story left in the book. I would assume she was feeling like she was waiting for the other shoe to drop, because I sure was.
This was my first Ella Fields book, and it will not be my last.
First things first! Bravo Ella Fields!!
It is so refreshing to see an author take on a difficult and shunned topic like infidelity and present it with respect and realism and deliver a true story of love against the odds!
It’s important here to say, that this is not a topic for everyone, and if you are unable to remain open minded and leave your preconceived feelings and previous experiences aside, you shouldn’t read this book. But you will miss out on possibly the most beautiful love story I have ever read!
We’re already deep in Dahlia’s despair when the story opens, her marriage appears lost, the lines of communication between her and Leo mortally severed.
The anguish portrayed by Lia is raw and tangible, and it is not inconceivable for the reader to empathise with her as the cascade of events that occur, leads to her decision to behave as she does.
The male characters are superbly written, with flaws and vulnerabilities and barely restrained emotion, that endear them both to us in a way that saw me wanting to strangle them one minute and protect their hearts in the next.
The sizzling hot chemistry and sex scenes between Lia and these gorgeous men, will have you squirming in your seat, and I found my alliances with the characters move from one to another with the flow of the story and each heartbreaking discovery and scene that will make you gasp out loud.
This modern day classic is a love story that will stay with you long after you put it down, and hopefully reinforce your faith in love!
Frayed Silk was intoxicating. Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down. I was completely mesmerized with Dahlia and Leo’s story. How their marriage had strayed so far from what they used to have. The helplessness Dahlia felt and her attraction to another man. The repercussions of her actions but there’s always two sides to a story and I couldn’t wait to find out why Leo was behaving the way he was. I loved the twist. I loved the flashbacks to Dahlia and Leo when they first met and most of all I loved how they worked and fought like hell to find their way back to one another.
Their chemistry was amazing! Wow. I felt it down to my toes. There wasn’t a point where I hated or was frustrated with the two of them. Very early on I established a connection with the two of them thanks to a wonderful flashback. From that point on I was team Dahlia/Leo. They complemented each other flawlessly and I loved every scenes of them together. From the heartbreaking ones to the beautiful and emotional ones. Perfection.
Frayed Silk gave me exactly what I needed in a contemporary romance. Angst, romance, sex and most of all an intriguing storyline. I connected to the characters and cheered like hell for them. The poignant prose kept me glued to the pages until I reached the end which was incredible. I couldn’t ask for more. Ella Fields is definitely on my radar now and I’m salivating for more.
Ella what did you do to me!?!? I FLOVED Leo and Dahlia. My heart will never be the same in the best way possible
This is the first book I’ve read by Ella and she has captured my attention ten-fold! Make sure you carve out a full day for this contemporary romance, you won’t be able to put it down. I read this in one sitting, I couldn’t let go until I knew the fate of this once happy couple.
Ella’s storytelling is captivating in this painful tale of a couple on the verge of losing the idyllic life they thought they had. From the first sentence of this book, you know this is an uphill battle you are willing to take with Leo and Dahlia. I’ll be honest, I was really pissed at Leo for the way he was acting towards Dahlia. Marriage needs constant nurturing and I just couldn’t wrap my head around why Leo was treating Dahlia like she was a stranger. I KNEW there was a reason for his behavior, I KNEW there was something he wasn’t telling her. What would make him treat the love of this life with such distance and coldness?!?!
I loved Dahlia. She is a devoted Mom, wife and all around great friend. I know she was going through a difficult time in her life and while her judgement was clouded at times, I could completely and totally empathize with her actions. Cheating in a relationship is not the answer, but it was impossible to ignore the loneliness and desperation Dahlia felt in her marriage. I understood why she made the decisions she did. I felt her pain, she was holding on by a thread and it was easy to see how desperation can take hold of your heart and not let go.
This story felt real. Life is not perfect and there are ups and downs in every relationship. I loved the flashbacks of how Dahlia and Leo met. It’s abundantly clear they have an intense love and admiration for one another. You get to see the couple they once were, hoping beyond all hope they can find their way back to one another. Their chemistry is amazing and we get a little of everything; angst, love, passion, redemption, forgiveness. I love a story that gets me so worked up I’m yelling at my Kindle and PM’ing friends because I need to vent. This isn’t a “traditional” romance, whatever that may mean to you. But that’s exactly why I love Dahlia and Leo’s story like I did. Take a chance!
Wow…..I am still in a bit of shock after reading the debut of Ella Fields. I read the synopsis and was clearly intrigued, but this story completely floored me from start to finish. I don’t even know if I have the words to truly describe what I’m feeling after reading this story, but this is something that could truly happen in real-life. A woman feels neglected, another man pays attention…..and we know what happens from there. I’m really thankful for the fact that Lia and Jared’s relationship didn’t go all the way there…..yes, they did way more than they should have with Lia being married. But, I don’t know if her marriage would have survived had it gone any further. I don’t want to give too much away regarding the rest of the story, as this is one that I believe everyone should read. Yes, there is cheating in this book – but in the end, it’s a story about true love and finding your way back to your soul mate. Looking forward to what the author comes up with next!
Only ever, only you
This book is my first book by Ella Fields and it was amazing journey of life, love and everything that gets in the way. It’s a journey of how communication needs to happen in everyone’s life and how even when you feel alone, your really not. Dahlia and Leo have become one of my top five couples, anyone’s love that can survive such circumstances deserve a top ranking!! Please keep writing!!
The synopsis of this book intrigued me and I’m not going to lie I had some very preconceived ideas about how the story would go, how I would feel and who’s side I would be on and trust me when I say that nothing could have prepared me for how I would feel whilst reading.
I’m not going to tell you anything about the story except go in with an open mind and avoid reviews that go too in depth because reading this book is like watching a flower bloom. Every word you read and every page you turn brings the story and characters to life. Secrets are revealed and one particular one gave me a jolt like I’d had an electric shock I was literally shocked speechless.
Normally in a book like this I don’t like one character in particular but this was never an issue here for me. I didn’t like some decisions that were made but I totally understand the motives behind them.
It’s hard writing a vague review but I will tell you that I was hooked on the story and if you only buy one book this month then get this one you won’t be disappointed.
The story of Dahlia and Leo is one for the ages. Ella Fields has delivered a life like emotional rollercoaster that will keep you intrigued throughout the whole book. Another gorgeous story that proves that love really does conquer all… I absolutely, highly recommend this book!
4.5 stars
What would you do if the person who you loved suddenly became a stranger without warning? No amount of pleading seemed to make a difference. Even threats of divorce or an affair didn’t seem to break though to the person you married. I would like to think that I would fight for what it once was. Yet, there comes a time that you finally have to acknowledge that it might be to late to repair.
Having experienced cheating firsthand, I know how hard it is. I was apprehensive about this book. I didn’t need to be. It was not the typical cheating type book. It was painful. It was poignant. It was artfully portrayed.
The bombshell of why the sudden alienation of Leo from Dahlia was heartbreaking. It is a reminder under that acts like this can happen to anyone and its traumatic for a plethora of reasons. I loved both of these characters as they rediscovered each other and learned how to trust again.
I’m not going to lie and say that I hated Jared. I really liked him and hope he someday gets his own story.
This was a first book written by this author and I loved it.