Enslaved by the memories of my past, I hide away in plain sight. Happy to be viewed as the disgruntled daughter, the storm to my sister’s sunshine. To the outside world, I’m a loner. Inside my little bubble, I’m lonely.
I lost myself and I’m afraid to find the girl I used to be. She was weak. A word I refuse to be defined by any longer.
Enter Rocco Shay.
I hated him.
Until I didn’t…
I pushed … the chaos of my life into his, begrudgingly and unapologetically.
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Book two of this series and to say I was desperate for Rocco’s story is a huge understatement.
Rocco Shay has this dark presence that was so present in book one. He fascinated me I wanted to get inside his head to see what made him tick. After the secrets were revealed Rocco’s world has completely collapsed how does he deal with knowing everything was a lie. I loved the way it ws written because I got a real sense of his pain and self loathing. Camryn has her own personal struggles that she hasn’t really dealt with like many people she has just glossed over her pain. The tough no nonsense face she shows the world is hiding a deeoply sensitive loving caring young woman.
I really enjoyed all the twists and darker elements of the book.
Wow ! I have no words right now ! None ! This is a beautiful story about two damaged broken characters who find love and redemption in each other . This book was emotional and intense and had some dark moments that were hard to read through but this was overall such a amazing story I am just left in awe and can’t come up with the words to do this book justice. Definite 5 stars and I definitely recommend ! Rocco and Camyrn story is definitely imbedded in my heart and will stay with me forever !
*** I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book ***
Once again Haley Jenner gives us exactly what we want: angst that rips you to shreds, family/friends that you hope for in your own life, and a love story that make you bleed before it heals you completely. Rocco, our broken hero, doesn’t think he deserves love but the Rein family intervenes with the goal of changing that. Well, the Rein family… with the exception of our heroine, Camryn. She has no intention forgiving Rocco for his past deeds, let alone showing him that he deserves more out of life. But Fate is a funny thing. It pushes these two broken people together and makes them whole again. I definitely recommend Reining Devotion, just be prepared for a bumpy ride.
Reining Devotion is the second book in the Chaotic Rein duet and I was hooked from beginning to end. After reading and loving Tangled Love I was excited to get Rocco and Camryn’s story and I was not disappointed. This novel was about two broken damaged individuals finding forgiveness, redemption and love. Both Rocco and Camryn had struggles to overcome and they both ended up relying on each other to overcome those struggles. I loved these two together and theirs was an amazing well-written, slow burn story supported by a cast of secondary characters who provided them great support and balance. This novel had so much happening, there was friendship, family dynamics, retribution and love. I was consumed with the story and could not stop reading. Reining Devotion was an excellent page-turner and I absolutely love it and would highly recommend it to all lovers of slow burn romance.
These girls never cease to amaze me with their sheer brilliance. I’ve been not so patiently waiting to see how Rocco’s story would unfold. Honestly I wasn’t a fan of his at first but he managed to redeem himself and wormed his way into my heart. I loved his story and reuniting with characters from the authors past work. However can we talk about the things we didn’t see coming, those twists and turns that had me glued to the pages long after midnight. My favourite part in any book is being hit with something that I wasn’t expecting and I was hit with several.
Rocco was frightfully unapologetic, protective of those in his circle and kept secrets close to his heart. He wants whatever it is that makes his brother happy and that would be Codi Rein. Fighting gives him a release, he gains back control and receives the pain he thinks he deserves. Camryn came totally unexpected and knocked him off balance, but he needs to tread very carefully. Understanding her comes naturally, because it’s like looking in a mirror and seeing his reflection in an unfamiliar body. The Rein family are welcoming him into their family, but he tries distancing himself.
Camryn is broken and damaged, but battles through each day as it comes. She is the kind of woman one aspires to be. There is another side of her that’s kept hidden. She is unable to forgive Rocco for his part in the plan to end Codi’s life. Why are her family hell bent on bringing him into the fold, it’s as if they’ve lost their common sense. It doesn’t matter which way she turns he’s there being thrown into her path. She doesn’t like him but she sure can appreciate that body and he has something she wants. It may be the dumbest thing she has ever done, but she makes the decision to take a giant leap and puts herself on the line.
Speechless. Completely, utterly speechless.
It’s difficult to put into words how I feel about this book, but only because it made me FEEL. SO. MUCH. Layers upon layers get peeled back here, with Rocco, with Camryn. With broken pieces and sharp edges, with healing touches.
I was instantly taken with Rocco when we met him in Tangled Love. He may have been painted a certain way, molded by those around him to believe in a certain brand of poison, but he was, IS, so much more than that. You just had to not be afraid enough to see beyond the surface.
Camryn Rein is no different. She hides in plain sight, refusing others the chance to see what lies behind her blue eyes. After suffering through unimaginable trauma, she’s just treading water at this point. She’s broken, but she doesn’t care to get fixed.
These two souls have been destroyed from the inside out, perhaps at their own hand, perhaps at the hands of another. But what I loved, really loved, about their story was how they melted down so completely, albeit grudgingly at times, with one another, but then they both became reforged because of it. Stronger. Fiercer. Both a perfect storm. These two are both very raw, but also very real. Brutally so, even. They don’t hold their punches back, especially from the other. What starts off as as distrust and animosity somehow morphs its way into trust and companionship, finding yourself mirrored back in another.
To no ones surprise, Haley Jenner weaves together another beautiful story, one of pain and loss, grief, and heartache, but it is born out of one simple emotion: love. In Reining Devotion, we see all different kinds of love, from parental to romantic, toxic to healthy. It’s a story that will hurt your, overwhelm you, and tug at your heart until you’re within half an inch of breaking, and just when you think you’ve finally reached your limit, Haley Jenner pushes you just a bit further before putting you back together.
I love Parker and Codi, but Roc and Ryn touched me in such a way that I’m forever altered by. Their strength is a part of me now, their love is a part of me now.
Their devotion is a part of me now.
This book blew my mind in the most unexpected way!
I can’t even articulate right now lol. The only thing I can say is… this story was perfect.
I’m a fan of Haley Jenner writing style. They are capable of make you FEEL every word, every moment as if you were there along with their characters.
There were chapters where I felt completely devastated and hopeless. Too many emotions that were oppressing my heart but I welcomed them with open arms, because I knew there was a reason for all of it. And I wasn’t wrong.
“Holding onto resentment does nothing but stop you from achieving what you’re destined for.”
Rocco is a sweet teddy bear inside the body of a Hulk . I think that’s the best description I can give about how beautiful I consider this character.
I won’t give too much details about his past because it would definitely ruin the story, but I can only say, he is more than just an angry face. Sometimes we don’t STOP to see how people really are in order to understand their motivation to do what they do. And I think Haley Jenner did a FANTASTIC job by giving us more than a glimpse of Rocco.
He is not SAINT, that’s for sure and he owns his sins as part of his armor. He’s not afraid to admit he makes mistakes. However, what makes him afraid of the most, is to hurt the people he loves.
“Hearts don’t determine if you’re a good person or not. It’s your soul.”
I admire Cami. She is not perfect. She has skeletons in her closet but she is determined, kind, loyal and honest. All the things she had to endure marked her life in the most challenging way, but she keeps fighting, she keeps dreaming even when there was nothing left to dream for.
Her path is not easy. In order to find freedom, she has to find herself. And that’s when Rocco will come into her life, unannounced, but he will be the missed piece of her life she so desperately needed.
Reading this book made me cry, laugh, sweat like I was running a marathon, because I was definitely on edge, but I loved EVERY SECOND OF IT. I wouldn’t DARE to change anything. My only hope is to see more of Haley Jenner work in the near future.
I may cry again while reading their books, but it will be a pleasure.
5 demolishing stars
Camryn and Rocco cannot be any more different than each other. Ryn will do what’s necessary to help save lives, and Rocco has no problem ending them. Despite her hatred towards Rocco it’s becoming a habit nursing him back to health. When the demons from their past comes back with a vengeance, they realize they must put their differences aside & work together to find the peace they so desperately need.
I love how this amazing writing duo continues to pull us readers into another epic and emotional book. Both characters are damaged & broken, but discover they can put their pieces back together as one. When they finally open themselves up to each other it’s amazing to see how they help carry each other’s burdens & nightmares. Their journey to love isn’t a typical love story but it’s the perfect road for them to take. As with all their other books this is another fantastic, stay up all night, page-turning read.
I had only just read tangled love not that long ago and i was hanging to to read Rocco’s story and i was certainly not disappointed at all.
I loved Parker and Codi in the first book but i think Rocco and Camryn stoke the show for me there love was dark and twisted but they needed each other to survive and i love a love like that.
These two were fighting there own demons but they knew that needed eachother was apparent and i loved how they both tried to fight it, the push and pull of these characters was what had me hanging on to the edge of my seat, i couldn’t put this book down.
This book had so many surprises and had me not wanting to put it down because i had to know how this ended and what was going to happen. We found out what Camryn was hiding and that story broke my heart and what Rocco was carrying around was also heartbreaking but i loved the trust and friendship that Rocco and Camryn discovered.
I can’t say what the secrets are you need to go into this blind but you won’t be disappointed this book took a turn i didn’t see coming and it had me loving this book even more. I have to say that i also loved Dominic as much as he was a hard man i loved his devotion and love to his two girls and loved his relationship with Rocco.
Loved loved loved this book and Haley Jenner have done it again and can’t wait to read more of their books
Oh WoW!!! I loved this book so much!! Can I give more than five stars?
Haley Jenner can sure write a good book. Rocco and Ryn will entertain you, break your heart, and put it back together. Their story is chaotic and beautiful. It is not an easy road, it has lots of bumps along the way. But the ending makes it worth it.
You will find out a lot about the Shay and Rein families. There is a touch of darkness here, you would have to have some if you are in the underworld. But there is a gritty raw can not story reading story here that will grab your attention and hold it.
I would recommend that you read Tangled Love first, because it has the whole back story of Rocco and Ryn.
After reading Tangled Love I was beyond curious as to Rocco and Camryn and so glad we got there story together. These two were both so damaged by there past that they survived while being half alive and present and very little made them flinch and nothing made them smile and they were two broken halves that fit perfectly. This was a perfect slow burn romance between two people who have dealt with so much tragedy that they just needed to heal.
Brilliantly Beautiful!
WOW! This story has left me emotionally drained, in a good way! It tugged at my heartstrings and made me fall in love with two very broken and hurt characters. From the beginning of Camryn and Rocco’s story, their inner turmoil and heartbreak will suck you in, break your heart (over and over again) and leave you breathless right to the powerful and passionate end! These two broken souls come together in one intense and amazing story that is written with very beautiful and commanding words.
These are just some of the potent and powerful words that will forever be etch onto my heart after reading this story:
“A simple lie can be the sole cause of catastrophe. It’s the very tip of a pyramid that breaks everything beneath it. Pain, suffering, heartache; they’re all casualties of an untruth unraveling. It takes no prisoners, maiming everyone in its path.”
“If you forever let your past cloud your present, how can you possibly expect to move forward, in search of your future?”
“Why can’t you just be who you are? Life changes us all, Ryn. Stop looking backward. If your focus is behind you, you’ll find yourself tripping into your future, bruised and broken.”
“You find something that scares you, beauty. You stand the f*** up and confront it head-on. You stare it right down the f***ing eye and if it forces you back…you push it back. Harder. You stand tall. Squared shoulders. And push. It. The f***. Back. You own it. You let that fear know it won’t f***ing control you. That’s how you destroy it. With strength. With the force of you.”
Haley Jenner are two outstanding and phenomenal authors that have the ability to write stories that rip our hearts out, smash them into a million pieces and then masterfully put our hearts back together piece by piece just with their words.
This brilliantly beautiful story destroyed me, made me laugh, cry and wish it would never end. I absolutely loved every second of it and I can’t wait for Haley Jenner to break my heart again!
Soo many emotions for this one. It took me a while to read Tangled Love and I am happy I read it just before this one released because the stories are fresh in my mind.
Rocco and Ryn are two complicated people. They both have their demons that they face everyday. The way their story is written is so perfect in telling their story. This one shows that no matter what there is someone for any broken soul. Seeing how these 2 help heal each other is so beautiful and the life they made for themselves.
2 broken souls heal and live the life they both were searching for. Rocco and Ryn will be a favorite couple to read for a long time.
5 Freaking Amazing Stars
You know when you read a Haley Jenner book to get ready for a gut-wrenching emotional ride. I laughed, swooned, cursed, cried and fist pumps of joy for Rocco and Camryn. Haley Jenner always knows how to lead you into the the perfect build up and right over the edge with the perfect Happily Ever After. Check all the boxes by grabbing this book. The. Best.
Wow! I’m at a loss for words, I loved this book so hard!! I’ve been looking forward to reading more about Rocco since reading Tangled In Love and this book definitely didn’t disappoint. Rocco and Camryn’s story is one emotional rollercoaster ride, it’s dark, gritty, intense, and the raw chemistry between these two is explosive. This book was an amazingly phenomenal and a total MUST READ!!
Reining Devotion was just so genuine… Full of family, new friendships, trust, finding love, fighting your own personal demons, forgiveness and finding yourself again. Rocco & Ryn’s story was so unique… enemies to best friends to so much more than even I could’ve expected.
” I hated him until I didn’t. I was indifferent until I wasn’t. I was content until it all shifted. ”
ALL THE FEELS! From beginning to end Reining Devotion held me hostage… this wasn’t a pretty love story… it wasn’t sunshine and rainbows… but it was honest.. real… & unique. If I could give this book more than five stars I would because it was just so so GOOD
Wow! Blown away by Rocco and Camryn’s story. It was intense, heartfelt and the chemistry between these 2 characters was off the charts! And who thought Rocco had a soft side? Loved him fiercely! One of my favourite enemy to lovers books I’ve read!
I can always trust Haley Jenner to wreck my heart with their insanely emotional writing. Reining Devotion broke me in the best possible way and then sewed me back together. A raw, gritty and absolutely inspiring story of love, loss, redemption and resurrection.
Rocco Shay is a blackhole. His heart is a dark space of guilt, hatred, pain and self loathing. He has lost too much including a part of his humanity. He needs control and pain is his way to freedom. So he fights in ring. His younger brother Parker may have found happiness in Codi Rein, daughter of their once upon a time family enemy Dominic. But Rocco is lost. Till Camryn Rein burges in his life. Another broken soul. Another tortured heart. Cami builds herself back piece by piece with Rocco’s encouragement and support. And she calms the violent and destructive storm inside Rocco. They share the unique connection. But past has a way of catching up. And they need to fight with everything to survive.
Haley Jenner tackles every emotion heads on. No holds barred. They gave me the ugly truth, the brutal reality and the other side of humanity. And I loved every second. Their powerful writing nailed every single feeling. The hurt. The desperation. The frustration. The anger. The sadness. The depression. The overwhelming angst. Just everything. Rocco and Camryn are far from perfect. But they are real. So real that I ugly cried for their pain. So real that I rejoiced their win like it’s my own. And that’s, right there, is the best feeling for me. Rocco loves like an unhinged person and his dedication borders on insanity. His violence and lashing out is only because he cares too much. My heart is breaking for this amazing man. I love all his faults and mistakes and psychotic outburts because he is also the most incredible lover. Cami or Ryn has my utmost respect and love. She was tortured and abused in the worst possible way. She took shelter behind her lonely existence and wrong coping strategies. But she is also the most courageous woman. She got back her power and fought for herself. She also fought for Rocco and his happiness. They are an amazing couple. Their chemistry is something else. I had serious goosebumps and my heart ached so badly! This story is for everyone who lost something or someone. This is a story of misery and pain. But it’s also a story of hope and second chance!
Reining Devotion by Haley Jenner left me dazed and completely mesmerised. It’s so difficult to express all the extreme emotions running inside my heart. A true masterpiece from the brilliant and dynamic duo Haley Jenner.
Received ARC for honest review
What an epic enemies to lovers story! I loved every second of it. So much emotion, a well developed story and some wicked hot chemistry. Rocco was everything I hoped and more. 4.5 stars!
Wow what a book! This book has a great storyline and amazing characters. In this book two broken people work to make each other whole. This is a must read!