Now an Amazon Top 15 Bestseller Maxon Chambers has a way of stealing all the attention.All my affection, and all my dreams.What I needed to remember was he’d stolen my good judgment and my virginity, too.When he broke up with me, I ran across the country and swore I’d never return to Broadshire Rim.But here I am, thirteen years later.Maxon is all grown up.Sexier than sin and more tempting than … years later.
Maxon is all grown up.
Sexier than sin and more tempting than ever.
A detective on the Charleston force, he lives on the outside of safety, devoted to protecting the people of his city.
But with the way he’s looking at me now? I’m pretty sure what needs protecting is my heart.
Can we mend the pieces of us? Or will he leave my heart shattered forever . . .more
I always wondered what Mack’s story would be when he was first introduced in More of You, and I absolutely loved it! This second chance romance gave me all the feels. Anger, happiness, sadness, all of them! I loved the flashbacks in this book to when Izzy and Mack were growing up and the connection they shared, but they were also sad. Their present day story was amazing, and I loved how their journey of being slowly stitched back together played out.
This book is funny, and sweet and all the things a good romance book should be. I really enjoyed it!
Maxon Chambers has a way of stealing all the attention. All my affection, and all my dreams.
I really enjoyed everything about this book, the story line was interesting and engaging the characters were so lovable and the emotional chemistry between them was just beautiful. This was an emotionally charged, feel good read.
THIS! BOOK!
I always pretty much say the same thing about her books and how amazing they are. But after reading the first two in this series, I was dying to get my hands on Mack’s book. Each book I got more and more interested in him. And when it finally came time for me to devour…I devoured. I read this book in one day. It’s been awhile since I’ve been so into a book, I couldn’t put it down.
But this book! Ugh! It’s going to be so hard to put into words because I’m a pile of feels over this one still. I loved each book in the series so much but I think this one was my favorite. Something about the book was so wholesome but heartbreaking.
Mack had his one true love when he was a kid. He was a dragon and she was a little bird. Mack would have done anything to protect her even if it meant protecting her from himself. Now thirteen years later, the last thing he expects to see is Izzy standing right in front of him. And she’s as gorgeous as ever. Mack finds himself back to her rescue, though she doesn’t need it or want it.
Izzy has never forgiven him for leaving her all those years ago. But being back in town, she can’t help but to see him. Or even need him. But secrets are hidden and those secrets could be the one thing to keep them apart. Or bring them back together.
Pieces of Us is such a heartwarming read. That had me crying and leaving my co-blogger in goosebumps. We felt those feels while reading this one. I look forward to reading what’s next from this author. She’s one of my favorite’s y’all!
I discovered this book on Goodreads when another Goodreads reviewer said, “Be prepared to be blown away.” This was my very first A.L. Jackson romance. I had heard nothing but good things about her other books, and she DID NOT disappoint. The story between Izzy and Mack is incendiary. I loved how Jackson describes the character’s thoughts and feelings while weaving them expertly amongst the dialog.
There is a seeming mountain of obstacles in front of these two – both internal and external. But it was hard not to melt in the moments when Mack comes to know his son. I cried it was so moving.
My favorite parts were how Mack and Izzy were during childhood and A.L. Jackson takes the reader back in some chapters and shows the reader how these two amazing people became friends, then lovers then more. So, the early review I read was true. Be prepared to be blown away!
I recommend it – FIVE STARS
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Pieces of Us is book 3 in the Confessions of the Heart series and like the previous book I read, it was definitely emotional. It is a second chance romance that had all the feels. Mack and Izzy went through so much together as children, so when Mack decided he was not good enough for her and pushes her away, it was almost too hard to take. Then more secrets and pain for years.
Now, it is 13 years later, the secrets are finally revealed and while Mack still feels like he is not worthy of her, he finally fights for his family. Izzy was hesitant at first to rekindle anything, especially with children and what it could do to them if he left again, but she has always known that he was good enough and special. So it did not take too long for them to be together again.
Besides the heart-breaking love story between Mack and Izzy, I also loved the interactions between Mack and the boys and also with Izzy’ parents. Izzy’s father’s reaction was priceless and so were the boys to his reaction. Izzy’s parents had always cared for him and it was so heart-warming when Mack finally realized it himself. Mack definitely had my heart flutter when he was with Benjamin and Dillon, he was just so good with them. He really wanted them all to be a family.
There was a bit of suspense also involved in this book, there are some bad guys from the past and present that have something against Mack and creates danger against his newly rekindled family. But being the protector that he has always been, he is determined to keep them all safe.
Pieces of Us had me feeling so many emotions; heart-break, wanting to smack each of them over the head, disgust with a particular person, anger over some of their decisions, then the heart flutters, the swoons, then all that heat. Mack and Izzy’s story was hard and angsty but to see them all a family made it all worth it. It was an amazing and wonderful read.
Got quite behind posting reviews but finally catching up.
Love Mack and Izzy, he is a broken here from the first 2 books in the series and he is definitely a tortured soul we love. Izzy is amazing, love the flashbacks to their childhood.
Everything AL Jackson writes is Amazing
Okay, if you have not read one of AL Jackson’s books, what have you been doing with your life?! Seriously. You are really missing out on some amazing stories! Every single book I’ve read by her, I’ve loved to pieces.
There is just something special about reading one of her books. She has a way of telling a story that I just can’t put down.
“”You think I was ever fine for a second without you? That my heart ever beat right? That my spirit was ever at peace?” He edged even closer. “Not for a second, Little Bird. Can’t fly without you by my side.””
I am an absolute SUCKER when it comes to single parent books. I fall hard for those kinds of books. Lone behold, this entire series is FULL of single parents and I am LIVING for this!! I absolutely adored Maxon and Izzy’s story! I love books about cops too. This book did not disappoint ONE BIT! Y’all seriously need to read her books ASAP!
This has to be my favorite book out of the three in this series! So much regret yet so much love and redemption! I loved how AL Jackson was able to keep the main focus on the main characters yet still wrap up n amazing series with all the characters. Suspense galore and I really couldn’t put it down!
Pieces of us had my heart breaking from the start it was a beautiful story of young love and heartbreak. After 13 years Izzy has come back home and comes face to face with the love of her life. Maxon has been living his life with half a heart as he let Izzy go to keep her and her family safe, thinking he was doing the right thing turns out that he should of answered her call all those years ago. This book will break you heart, have you cry of few tears and make you laugh but it will leave you feeling like they both finally got what the both deserve. Definitely a 5 star read.
Loved this series! Strong female characters & hot but sweet alphas.
First off I’d like to let you know that although this is book 3 you don’t have to read the other 2 first. I didn’t read the other 2 and I wasn’t lost or confused at all. I will however read the other 2 now. I want more of these characters.
Maxon Chambers had a troubled upbringing to put it nicely. He struggles in life to think he’s worthy of love and that he’s good enough for happiness. Especially when it comes to Izzy Lane. Maxon shattered Izzy’s heart years ago, but now she’s back and with a secret. Is there too much water under the bridge to move forward?
This story is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. It’s romantic and realistic. A great read and because of this book I will be reading more books by A.L. Jackson.
A.L. Jackson didnt disappoint. Maxon was perfect!
A.L. Jackson’s books are a perfection of art. They bleed emotion. They make you breathless. They evoke a number of emotions that either breaks you or mend you. Her stories take you on a journey of heart and soul. Her writing sings of endearments and heartfelt moments. Her stories causes an earthquake in your soul. It builds. It cascades. It nurtures; It brings fire. It melts. Ever since, I picked up an A.L. Jackson, I have been taken on a journey of feels. Feels that break you. Feels that emanates joys, Feels that crush your heart. I made the best decision ever to read her books. I am addicted. I am captivated. Thank you A.L. Jackson for making a Zimbabwean girl fall madly in love with your books and the powerful stories they hold.
All the swoons!! All the love!! All the heart stopping moments!! My gosh, I was entranced. My heart skipped a beat. My soul was ripped open. Because oF Pieces of Us. A heart searing literature masterpiece. A beautiful rendition of love and trust. Wow, I was drowned in a mesmerizing story that lit up my world from beginning to end. I was pushed down a rabbit hole full of heart melting and sweet inducing moments. Soul Gripping. Emotionally Crippling. Soul Paralyzing. Heart Opening. Raw. Honest. Pieces of Us is a heart pumping second romance with a storyline bleeding with pain, love and broken past. It is a precious story. It is a special story with a sensational story that touched my heart. A.L. Jackson writes from the heart. You feel it in the characters. You feel it in the beautiful pages echoing with emotion. You feel it in her words. A.L. Jackson truly make me believe in her stories. Pieces of Us is a confession of the heart. Pieces of Us is the culmination of love. Pieces of Us is the beauty of love.
Mack and Izzy just breaths all the swoony chemistry. They take on a roller coaster of highs and lows of their relationship that tugs the heart at times but melts your heart throughout. A.L. Jackson always delivers on her characters. You become so deeply invested in their lives. They become your best friend. They become a part of you. And Mack and Izzy were truly a part of my heart.
My heart will forever be magnetized by Confessions of the Heart series. Lots of heart. Lots of love. Lots of tug your heartstrings moments. As another chapter closes, another chapter opens. Looking forward to more amazing stories from A.L. Jackson.
Oh gawd, the feels so so many of them!! Jackson is a master at weaving such an emotionally charged story that tugs on your heart strings until you are on the brink of tears. Then she gives you that little nudge to send you soaring over the edge!! If this book doesn’t make your heart beat faster, then abruptly stop and start pounding again then you need to call your doctor ASAP to get it checked out!!
Pieces of Us is an unpredictable story full of suspense, drama, cover ups, blackmail and so much more. This book checks every box for my must have elements!! Both the action and romance take center stage without one taking a back seat. Jackson spins a perfect blend to keep you on the edge of your seat right to the very end!!
The tension and chemistry between Maxon and Izzy jumps off the page, slapping you in the face it’s so tangible. There passion and love is a slow burn leading up to an earth shattering explosion, scorching the pages and burning your hands in the process. Their love is timeless, spanning decades but never loosing that fire.
Pieces of Us was filled with angst, emotion, and incredible heartbreak. Ms. Jackson knows how to wring every drop of feeling out of her characters. This was an amazingly emotional read for me. Such a talented writer.
Hurt So Good!
This is the third standalone in the confessions of our hearts series which can be read in any order but I prefer to read them in order. It follows Izzy and Mack’s story and it is impossible to not hurt for and fall in love with these characters. I loved that both Izzy and Mack had their own supporting characters that complicated the story and also made it feel more real. It is second chance after all so there have to be a lot of layers for it to make sense.
I do not find self-deprecation in my hero appealing but with Mack it does not read that way, I simply felt what he was feeling which at times was very low. Mack also shows true strength and heart. Both Mack and Izzy have conflicting feelings of what they should and want to do and that battle is hard won but when it is it is glorious! Because it is the final book of 3 the HEA is very rewarding. I highlighted plenty because I do not want to let this book and all its characters completely go.
I loved all three of the Confessions of the Heart series. Each character so well developed and wonderfully flawed. This one is my favorite though. Probably because I fell for Mack in Ian and Jace’s stories. His and Izzy’s story is so special.
This is book three in A.L. Jackson’s, Confessions of the Heart series and can be read as a stand-alone. It tells the story of a second-chance romance with tons of emotional elements. Jackson’s writing flows easily and she effortlessly relays sentiment through her characters. The plot revolves heavily around family, acceptance and valuing self-worth. The chemistry between the two main characters, Maxon and Izzy is electric and felt immediately. Definitely worth the read.
A second chance romance that you will enjoy. Max tries to make things right with Izzy for thing he did when he was younger. Will these two be able to make things right? They have an undeniable attraction, but is it enough?