JasmineI’m broken.Damaged goods, if you will.I’ve tried to escape my past, but it leaves me exhausted—wanting to end it all, because there’s nothing left for me.Until him.Until he comes home and sparks something inside of me I thought had been ripped away from me.He’s my best friend’s brother, and there’s a line we shouldn’t cross, no matter how much his touch heals my broken parts.AngelI was … my broken parts.
Angel
I was finally home, hoping to escape the guilt and nightmares that clung to my skin—but one look in her sad brown eyes tells me the ghosts of my failures aren’t as far away as I hoped.
She’s the one thing my messed-up mind clings to, and I know I shouldn’t cross that line with her, but the solace I find in her arms is too tempting to resist.
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I loved this book! I couldn’t put it down once I started it. This is an emotional story where the characters have lots of ups and downs. They pulled me into their story from the beginning and made me feel part of the story. Jasmine and Angel have known each other all their lives. Life has taken them both on some struggles and both have been broken. Will they find their way back to each other? Are they strong enough? I found myself turning pages fast just to see what happens next. A must read!
An intriguing with so many emotions in this story, it is captivating. Oh, what a cliffhanger. Characters are strong engaging, it is well written. It was a pleasure to read this book.
This book was hard to read. The author made the words and emotions jump off the page with such descriptive prose that I struggled to read it but yet couldn’t put it down. I loved their tortured relationship. This was a great book to sink your teeth into and I look forward to reading the sequel. I am rooting for them to finally put their demons to rest.
This is the first book in a new series from this author. Jasmine survived a horrific attack, and Angel has his own demons to deal with, and just causes more heartache along the way. These two are fated to be together, but they have many obstacles from their pasts to overcome and conquer. This is a well written story which is an emotional rollercoaster journey from beginning to end. I look forward to reading the next book in this addictive series, and recommend this author for all readers.
They were childhood friends but life pushed them apart and broke each of them in different way. Each of them need to find peace but can it be with each other? They met up again and they may help each other. Then again will it push them apart again? See what will happen
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This was a really good read and held my interest all the way through if I was you make sure you have some peace and quiet because once you start reading you won’t want to put this down. I just loved the characters but at times my heart just broke at some of the things they had been through. I really liked watching Jasmine and Angel’s relationship develop and them fight their demons A super read I would recommend it to all.
The great storyline and fantastic characters grabbed my attention from page one and wouldn’t let me go until I finished reading the very last page! Therefore, I ended up reading this book in one sitting!
This was a great read, however it does end in a cliff hanger and I can not wait to read the next one. Angel has know Jasmine since they were kids. She is his sisters BFF, and he was her bothers. He got scared and left now he is back and does not know how to handle his feelings for her or his past.
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Nicole Banks latest release is very entertaining! You will enjoy reading this book as much as I did. Great Characters and Storyline. Can’t wait to read her next one.
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loved it !!! love Angel and Jas… this is their story… a fast paced action packed drama… full of angst, past trauma, heart break and more… trigger…and a cliffhanger…Angel and Jas are meant to be together… can they forgive ? let go of the past…
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Angst filled romance with two incredible characters. The emotions range from love, vulnerable, sadness, anger, hurt and so much more; each more potent than the next and well conveyed. This is well written and is detailed. Jas and Angel both broken from what they have gone through in life. This is a great read.
What is not mentioned when you download the book is that this can be a trigger for people who have had to deal with sexual abuse / sexual violence
A story with 2 main characters who both suffer from PTTS. She because of what happened to her, he because of the war.
Jasmine and Angel have known each other all their lives. He was best friends with her brother, she is best friends with his sister.
When Angel signs to join the army, he leaves Jasmine, not knowing what will happen when he does.
When he returns she has grown into a beautiful young woman and he knows right away that he will never leave her alone again. Only every time he comes closer she distances herself. This reinforces his feeling that he is not good enough, not for anyone. He wasn’t enough for the friends he grew up with, and he couldn’t protect his army buddies.
They both fight against their own memories, demons and feelings. Do they have room for each other? Can 2 damaged people build a relationship?
The story ends with a cliffhanger, an emotional reminder of a past you like to see buried.
Although I sometimes find the book a bit long-winded and repetitive (I found the emotion of Angel less tangible), the cliffhanger makes you want to know what more there is
3.5 *
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Jasmine had been through a lot, after the loss of her brother Jay his best friend Angel the one who protected her, enlisted and left town, whilst Jasmine had to go on with life troubles. when Angel returns home he sees the change in his little Jas and feels he failed to keep her safe. is there a chance for these two broken souls to find love and happiness together? this is well written with a heart breaking story that melts you and draws you into the characters lives.
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Shattered focuses on two damaged and lost characters, Jasmine and Angel, who come together to help and protect one another. This intriguing book has an engrossing storyline with drama, trauma, and steamy chemistry. I recommend this read.
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This is the story of Jasmine and Angel. They have known each other a long time. They’ve both experienced tragedy in their life. Somehow when they need a friend to lean on they find each other again. Can these tortured souls help each other heal? I felt the emotional rollercoaster these two are on. I received an arc of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review
this is book 1 in the shattered hearts series. Angel and jasmine are great characters. The storyline has drama, suspense, secrets and conflict.
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The writing will draw you in after only a few pages and have you finishing the book in one sitting.
There is the perfect amount of angst and romance and grit to keep you hooked.
I loved how their relationship unfolded so we could see these amazing characters grow in ways you never expected.
I would suggest picking up a copy asap, you will not be disappointed.
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Nicole Banks did a good job on this story, Shattered was written well, it several emotions. Angel and Jasmine’s path was a bit rough but they were good together, their connection and chemistry was strong, they were good together.
Jasmine and Angel are broken in their own right but find each other again years later. They ended up finding the solace in each other but with it comes them dealing with their past and the hurt and anger. There is lots of angst and lots of back and forth but it works for the story because the characters are complicated. I like that the story is told from multiple points of view so we don’t only get the two main characters. It gives it a different feel and perspective.
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“I was throwing away my damn life because I was so damn scared the past would creep up and attack me again.”
This is the first book in the series and sets you up with the backstory, friendships, anger, heartache, guilt and hope for the future.
“…you are my weakness and my strength.”
The book leaves you wondering if you can move on from the past and heartache or if history will repeat itself.