VOTED A TOP READ OF 2019!“You will lose your memory.”That’s what a doctor told me at just twenty nine years old. My headaches and exhaustion weren’t from overexertion like I thought. It was more. A lot more.
Despite my unimaginable challenges, I found love at a time I needed it most. Layne, a rising star and popular frontman, was unknowingly singing life into my soul through his allusive lyrics.
Layne, a rising star and popular frontman,
was unknowingly singing life into my soul through his allusive lyrics.
I lived and breathed for the mesmeric sound of his voice.
Kismet led us to a kind of love anyone would die for.
However, Layne shouldn’t be stuck loving me after I begin to forget him.
We will once again be strangers, separated by a crowd.
I can no longer promise him a future like the one he vowed to me.
Layne is determined to help me get better.
I’m determined to make him see past my illness.
The outcome … to be determined.
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Wonderful love story of a women who is losing herself but never loses her love. Sometimes and some people are remembered better in the heart than in the mind. We travel back and forth in time in Danny’s life. We see through her eyes pain and love and reasons for it all that being in the situation prevents her from seeing. Danny has remarkable strength and her journey is riddled with struggles. Layne is very much her partner she leans on to get through the rough spots. He is amazing, such goodness and pureness of soul comes across in the author’s words. Its a beautiful story thats so much more than a romance and I don’t have the words to do it justice without giving away too much so I’ll just say give it a try, and keep the tissues handy!
I am not sure where to even begin. I was so apprehensive about starting this book, but this story was amazing! Everyone should read this book. Dani and Layne have a love that everyone strives to have. Their road is not easy; it’s down right hard. It is so worth reading about! Tissues are needed.
Thank you for the privilege of reading this book! Amazingly well done
Shari J. Ryan never ceases to amaze me! Each story she writes is so unique and addicting. Shattered Stars has blown me away! It is different than anything I have ever read… Shari’s writing sucks me into her characters worlds and my stomach gets butterflies, my heart breaks, and my “mom heart” hurts and soars right along with all of Danny’s emotions. This story is one of my all time favorites and you must read it, TODAY!
Shari J Ryan has such a way with words. She has such a way of composing the most beautiful stories, which every time are unique and different to anything else I have read. Shattered Stars was no different, and absolutely blew me away.
From the very first page I was swept away on a journey or pure emotion. I cried with the characters, and felt it all. It is a heart-breaking yet poignant story, which is real and raw. I felt for Dani so much, but also for Layne and Aly who were the most wonderful characters.
I don’t want to give too much away about the story line as the blurb says all you need to know, but just make sure you read this book!
5 Beautiful Shattered Stars
4.5 Unconditional Love Stars!
This breathtaking story about Dani & Layne is one of hope, heartbreak, courage, and unconditional love. They met when they were young, in two very different places in their lives, but when they needed to find each other most. Their love grows fast and strong, and is so exciting, and beautiful as they help each other get over the obstacles they both face. Now years later, they are both struggling with a diagnosis that is robbing Dani of her life, which is where this story begins. I loved experiencing this beautiful and poignant adventure blind. Ms Ryan skillfully revealed this story in alternating past and present sequence allowing me to be truly engaged both emotionally and thoughtfully. She expertly weaved a tale of sacrifice, and heartbreak, but ultimately of hope, healing, and love. I loved both Layne and Dani for their strength, love and devotion. This story is a raw and emotional journey with several twists and turns that will take your breath away. Ms Ryan created an exquisite story that moved me to tears and made me believe in soul mates.
Shari Ryan brings readers to the edge of their seats with her new standalone release, Shattered Stars.
Shattered Stars is a uniquely written romance. It’s not typical steamy, lust filled romance by any means. Ryan creates the perfect relationship between husband and wife only for past tragedies to threaten everything they’ve built. Their love is palpable. Each will stop at nothing for the other person. Even if it means giving up everything for them. It’s heart wrenching yet absolutely inspiring to read their journey through everything life hands them.
Shattered Stars is yet another win for Ryan as she continues her writing. While I’m a huge fan of her fun, witty rom-coms, I also can easily say she excels at her heart and thought provoking novels like Shattered Stars. If you are looking for a romance that is less steam and more truthfully heart felt then make sure you check out Shattered Stars.
Shari J Ryan has really outdone herself with this book. It is unlike anything I have read. This story is about an unbreakable bond between a strong family, but is not your typical “good girl meets bad boy” kind of story. You have a husband and wife who are both willing to give up everything for one another. They never let their love waiver no matter what comes their way. It is honest, and raw, and truly heart wrenching. I don’t even know how to write a review that will do this book justice, but you NEED to read it! It touches on subjects that most do not, and having been through similar circumstances in my own life, this story really spoke to me. It makes you remember that life is short, and that if you don’t give up, you can overcome so much more than you think!
Thank you to Shari J Ryan for writing such an amazing piece of work. This is now my all time favorite!
One single moment in her life and everything was stolen from her.
She wasnt ready but she stepped upto the plate and became what was required of her.
His dreams were coming true, his music his life.
Shadows slowly creeping in on him but even so he kept going.
They met through her best friend and as they say the rest is history…
What a devastatingly beautiful read!! I didnt know whether to cry or breathe through the pain when everything was going so wrong.
This book to me was about fighting, and never giving up. It’s something we can all associate with in some form or other.
When we got to his name, that broke my heart! words did swim at that point I must admit.
An emotional journey you might need tissues or chocolate and or both but well worthy of your time and tears trust me!
Dani is everything you want in a female character. Shes protective, loyal, strong and even though she may not appear it at times shes a survivor!
Mr H is patience personified! so kind and gentle, caring and affectionate the perfect guy both infront and behind the mic.
Some of the reading material is quite sensitive in nature but its written in such a way that you dont cringe and shy away from these events you want to learn more and understand.
A fantastic book to start the new month with!
Wow!!! This books sucked me in with it’s one of a kind story line. Shattered Stars alternates in time from the past and present to assist in the telling of the story, which adds another dimension of suspense and intrigue to the complexity of events that unfold in the story.
This story has some very dark parts, but there was something very uplifting about Danny’s story and her ability to find light in the darkness. This book shows that sometimes that best things really do come from the most unexpected places. And that ometimes there can be good that comes from the bad, but you might have to fight for it.
And Layne, he was nothing short of swoon-worthy….literally from the beginning of the book to the very end. He saw something so priceless in Danny and he just inherently needed to be part of her and Aly’s life. The extent of what he would do to protect and love them was truly beautiful.
This story was raw, sad, agonizing, intriguing, and inspirational. Shari Ryan did an amazing job writing this unique and engaging, thought provoking story.
I loved Shattered Stars by Shari J Ryan. Her writing lets you feel all the emotions of her characters and keeps you glued to the pages. This story portrays a family going through hard times, but staying strong together through adversity.
The chemistry between Layne and Danny was so strong from their first meeting and throughout their lives. Layne loves Danny in a way that makes romance novels what they are. It’s what we all dream about. Shari makes you feel this throughout their story. Danny is so strong and overcomes tragedy that many would not. You cannot help but admire her and the mom she is for Ally.
There were many scenes throughout the book that made me laugh, cry and feel all the emotions you want in a story.
This is one story not to be missed!
This book is truly one of a kind. Grab some tissues. You will need it.
This was a very beautiful story. It deals with real problems. I love how Layne was. He was just perfect from start to finish. He was real, but sweet and caring and just the ultimate swoon worthy hero. The heroine, Dani, was amazing. She wasn’t broken but at the same time she was. My heart broke for her so many time but seeing her finally get her HEA was worth the tears I shed for her.
There were times that I wish that we had gotten in Laynes head. I really wanted to know what he was feeling when it came to everything. Also, I really enjoyed the past and present aspect. I normally am not a huge fan of that but this author did great with it and it flowed perfectly.
Now this book deals with sensitive subjects but I think the author really did an awesome job with it. Another thing….. it was a clean-ish romance with no sex. As the story went I thought it was going to be a struggle for me, but I have to say it worked for this story. So don’t let that steer you from the story. It was beautiful and heart warming with some mystery when it comes to Dani’s memory issues. This may have been my first book by this author but won’t be my last. 4 stars #2OCCJD
5 Shattered Stars! One of my top favorites of 2019!
Oh emm gee – I know I won’t be forgetting this beautifully poignant story! I FLOVED this book so much! This author never fails to make me cry! Shattered Stars was EVERYTHING; soul-consuming, utterly heartbreaking and inspiring. I knew from the blurb that it would be a hard read, but I wasn’t prepared for how raw and realistic this storyline would be. I’m not going to lie- I was so scared to read it, but my only consolation was that it ends in a HEA. Layne was perfect for Dani and Aly! Where can I find me one of him?! I can’t express how much everyone needs to read this book – it touches on a sensitive subject that unfortunately many experience today. I really do hope that Lexi and Johnny get their own book because I need it now!
Shattered Stars is beautiful written, with a unique storyline and it’s definitely something special!
This book grabbed me from the first page and kept me completely engaged to the last. It is a heartwarming journey of the love that Dani and Layne share. I simply hoped that they would get to their happily ever after. So, grab the box of tissues and get ready for a story that will pull at your heartstrings.
I started reading this book without even knowing what it was about because I love Shari J. Ryan’s books, and I am so glad I did. This is definitely her best book to date!
So, I am not going to spill the beans in my review. You should experience it for yourself and I know that you will not be disappointed!
This book leaves me without words and with a mess of feelings. It’s a emotional rollercoaster! It’s heart wrenching yet poignant. Amazing is not a strong enough word! This is a story of two people who are destined to be together, a story of a family in the grips of the unthinkable. Yet what comes from this horrific situation is an amazing story of life, a life lived to the fullest despite the terror within, a life given so much worth it was impossible to let it go, a life full of meaning and purpose, a life loved beyond any measure……one of my favorite reads!!
Dani has been through an unspeakable tragedy and her life completely changed that day. Then her best friend Lexi drags her to a concert where she meets Layne. He gets her out of comfort zone and allows her to open up. They’re both attracted to each other but will they act on it? Will the past come back to haunt them?