Shattered The Torzial AffairJenny Torzial is highly successful in her professional life as the owner of a consulting company on the verge of national recognition. Her spirited façade belies the emotional scars gouged by the man she thought would someday be her husband.Brian Carrington, the cocky, extremely reactive heir to the Carrington Steel empire, has concluded that women only want one thing … only want one thing from him – his money and the prestige of his last name. Investing no emotional energy in one-night stands, he has developed the ultimate guard for his wealth, status, and heart.
What will happen when their worlds collide into a dominant and submissive power exchange? Can they overcome the demons of her past as he is thrust into the role of protector?
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Really enjoyed this book. First book in this series and I loved the storyline. It is a bit heart-wrenching at times with the struggle Jenny went and is going through. Love Brian’s attentativeness and patience with her. Can wait till the next book!
Wow
This author knows how to hook you right from the start. I read the book in one night. I felt this book went to another level. I loved her first series but this one wow. The journey that Jenny and Brian take is awesome. And boy the se* scenes will melt the pages. Great book by an amazing author. A must read for 18+.
5 Stars
Shattered is the first book in the Torzial series by Via Mari. It is a romantic suspense that’s full of action, danger, secrets, hidden agendas, humour, mystery, sexual exploration & awakening, some light bondage, a little spanking, plenty of sizzle, the mafia, and so much more. I have loved reading this book, as I really enjoyed the Prestian series, I knew I had to read this one too. But Ms. Mari certainly upped her game with this book/series- blowing past the Prestian books easily. I had been wondering how Via Mari would navigate this storyline/series after everything that happened in the Prestian novels- I admit that I had fairly high expectations, and after reading this I am delighted to say that she surpassed all my expectations, and then some! All the minor issues I had with the Prestian series, seem to have been well and truly resolved in this book/series. I feel Via Mari has hit her stride now, totally comfortable and at ease with her craft- and it really shows in this well written and polished book!
The story/series is separate to the Prestian series, but has recurring characters, situations, and some timeline cross-overs- and as such, I would really recommend reading the Prestian series before embarking on this one- as all the information contained in those books will enhance your reading experience of this book/series.
This is primarily a suspense- with a great erotic romance woven through it. I love how Via Mari is able to build such intense tension, chemistry, and intrigue- but manages to balance it all with emotion and humour.
I loved meeting Jenny and Brian in the Prestian series, but in this book/series, I really ‘got to know them’ so much better! They really are fantastic characters, so beautifully created, with complex personalities that really brought them to life. I was completely immersed in their story- strung out on all the detail, reading anxiously to discover what happens. The story does continue into the next book, but I didn’t miss a beat, diving in and reading the entire series back to back!
Superb!! My favourite of Via Mari’s so far!!
Thank you, Via Mari!
The first in the series spin-off from the Prestian series. The story of Jenny, Kate’s best friend and Brian the COO of Prestian Corporation. This page-turner is another hit for Via! Bring on book two!!!
Shattered is the first book in the Torzial Affairs series. It’s basically a spinoff/continuation from this authors first series. It follows the story of Jenny and Brian. I loved the first series but this one is starting off even better than the last. Jenny is Kate’s best friend and has been damaged from a previous relationship. Brian is Chase’s friend and doesn’t do relationships. Can things happen between them or are they both too Shattered to try?
Wow…..I could not stop reading…..the point of view was amazing ….scary and heart breaking
An emotional sexy read, that might have some triggers for some people. We met Jenny and Brian in Via Mari’s Prestian series and I’m so happy that they got their own series.
There’s a lot of healing and sexual exploration for Jenny. She’s finding herself and learning new things about herself after she was attacked. I love that she can find strength and still has sassiness to her.
Brians an alpha dominating sexy and frustrating at times male, that you can’t help but love and want to know more.
I can’t wait for book 2 in this!
I couldn’t put this book down. Well written. Many ups and downs. Tells of what Jenny has been threw and the start of her journey to overcome it. Can’t wait to read the next one and see what happens with her and Brian.
Another page turner from Via Mari!! You meet Brian and Jenny in The Prestian series but now you get to read their story. They have many problems to deal with and over come, but they get a really good start and discover love in the proccess! A must read, especially if you love The Prestian series.
Via Mari does a wonderful job with this book. It was not what I expected, it was more. This is Jenny’s story, a spinoff from The Prestian series. Jenny finds her way while dealing with a life altering experience. Brian’s protectiveness and dominance were both heartwarming and sexy. Plenty of steam, love, emotional triggers for some, but overall a definite 5 star read. Advised to read Prestian series first for better perspective. Can’t wait to see what’s next.
Second Series in story created by Via Mari. After Kate and Chase we get to know Jenny and Brian’ s story.
Jenny was thru hell. Litterally. Raped abused shattered by Her boyfriend.
Brian – he Saw Her on The wedding. He wanted Her. But she kicked him. After that one moment hechanged in to sexy protective nad Alpha man.
Join them on their way to learn how to be with each other and how/if Jenny will manage to trust him.
For adults. I read it in ONE SIT! Book 2 in the Series highly anticipated
It’s the story within a story. Jenny and Brian’s details unfold as the drama, suspense and intrigue of the Prestian series unfold around them. I loved this story and am anxious for more about Jenny and Brian!
Via Mari did it again! While this story may trigger some people, it was very carefully and well written. Jenny owns Torzial and meets Brian and thinks he is only the COO for Prestian Corp. Boy is she wrong! The trouble keeps coming after everyone but this couple manages to stay together for a really cute and funny ending.
I would say read the 1st series and then jump into this so you have all the players. Really great books with lots of ups and downs. Lots of romance and love. It will show you what people are willing to do to protect the ones they love. I wont put any spoilers in here cause that ain’t right! lol Just trust me….read it!
I’m so happy Jenny had a chance to have her own story be told. I loved how she fought through her issues with being raped and didn’t give up or give in. She was so strong and I am completely in love with Brian and how he was able to handle her issues and love her so well. I am looking forward to reading the continuation of their story. I know there is much more of them to come.
Brian and Jenny’s journey is awesome!!!! I love it!!!! VERY SEXY, steamy read!!!!! Via Mari is rocking my book world, and has brought me out of my reading slump!!!!!
Shattered ( The Torzial Affair book 1) by Via Mari
4 stars
Im so glad we get Jenny’s story, and while it contains some triggers for some, it was done in a way that was needed to show the story of Jenny as a whole.
I really enjoy this authors style and between this series and the Prestian Series I am now hooked!
I couldn’t put this down and I cant wait to read more!
Shattered ( The Torzial Affair) by Via Mari. Via Mari has become one of my very favorite authors! I’ve got to the point if I see her name on a book I don’t even read the description because I know I will love it. This is the story of Jenny Torzial a beautiful, successful, owner of a very dominant Consulting Company. She look so put together and classy on the outside you would hardly know that on the inside she is an emotional mess all due to the man who was to be her husband. He destroyed every once of trust,love and security she had. Enter Brian Carrington a cocky heir to the Carrington Steel Empire. He thinks all woman want from him are his money so he is not into relationships at all just one night stands until he meets Jenny at their best friends wedding. There is immediate sexual chemistry but Jenny doesn’t know if she can every get past the scars of her past to move forward and trust anyone. Will they become more than just business partners and turn into a super power couple or will their past hurts keep them from knowing love. Read Shattered to find out.
Shattered, The Torzial Affair Book 1 by Via Mari
5-Stars
Shattered is book one of the Torzial Affair series. The main characters are Jenny and Brian. Jenny suffered a very traumatic experience when she was brutally raped by her ex. Brian is extremely attracted to her. Jenny struggles to cope with the event and Brian changes things. I loved following the intensity and steamy romance the storyline featured. It was an easy read. I was confused for a bit regarding the Alfreita but it made sense as I continued to read. I loved how protective Brian was of Jenny and Chase was of Kate. I felt that was another way these men were able to express how much they cared. I can’t wait to read more in this series!
Oh my goodness. Via Mari wrote a steamy page turner of a book with Jenny and Brian tangled in a dominant/submissive relationship.
Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1) by Via Mari is a must read book! I thought her first series was off the charts, this one is just as awesome if not better! I love this author’s writing abilities as she can just pull me into her story with easy and keep me engaged through the entire story. Her characters are both loveable and true to life. They took me on an emotional roller coaster ride of various emotions, not to say hot, steamy sex is just as awesome. They will take you on a few twists and turns that you won’t see coming but will keep you on your toes. This is the first book in this series and we get to see Jenny’s story. Jenny is a professional who owns her own consulting company. She carries around some emotional scars from a previous relationship that has left her insecure. Brain is the heir to the Carrington Steele empire. He feels that women only want one thing from him which has left him guarding his heart, wealth and status. What will happen when their two worlds collide? One dominant and one submissive can they find one common ground? What will happen when her past collides with her present? I loved both of these characters. They are strong and both have a feisty side to them. They have such great chemistry together. There is no doubt what happens behind closed doors will leave you needing ice water to cool off. Brian is a take control type person who when he says something that you do it. Her attraction to him, she tries to deny but she is having a hard time saying no. I loved that we got to see characters from the previous series by this author. It is fun when the author does that so we can see what they are up to. I highly recommend this book. Fin