Owning up to your mistakes doesn’t mean you won’t make more… especially when the right woman is involved.
I saw the anguish in her eyes when we met. Still, I tried ignoring Aidy’s reason for hiding out in Brighton. She wasn’t the only one looking for a fresh start.
The closer we get, the more my existence doesn’t feel so meaningless. I’m taking it slow for both our sakes. There’s no doubt in my … sakes. There’s no doubt in my mind the first woman I’ve ever fallen for has a future filled with endless possibilities… And a guy like me, who spent time behind bars, hasn’t got much to offer.
When Aidy’s heart wrenching secret is revealed, I can’t help taking it personally. If I had a shred of decency, I’d have let her continue to heal on her own terms. As someone who has already done hard time, what’s one more bad judgment call? Except will Aidy still love me if I play judge and jury to ensure her attacker pays?
—Morgan
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Awesome book of 2 people trying to move on from things that happened as they were growing up. Can they get thru the minefields to the love they both feel growing or will the minefields blow up in their faces. NOTE: May contain triggers for some with parties gone wrong, roofies and rape, etc. I volunteered an honest opinion for this book.
5 Fighting-the-Demons & Being-Stronger-Together Stars!
A Highly Emotional story which 1st Broke my heart & then mended it. Also have Fun+Amusing scenes to balance it out!
I love Morgan & Aidy, Adored their Friends & Family!
This Story is Longer than the Previous one (Splinter Of Hope).
Aidy, smart+sweet, endures & overcomes a lot here. Her adoptive parents are great & since Aidy turned 18, She’d grown close with Kimber (A’s Birth Mother), K’s hubby-Trig & their baby (A’s half Bro) Owen [From: Splinter Of Hope].
Morgan, Caring+Protective, had gone to Jail owning up to a crime he didn’t commit. He’s currently working for Trig, piecing his life back together. His sis-Cece works with Kimber. He Lives in Trig+Kimber’s home.
The story starts with the aftermath of A heinous crime committed to Aidy: Rape, Her Virginity Stolen. Suffering, then Recovering. She doesn’t tell anyone.. My heart hurted for her.
She met Morgan when she came to visit Kimber+Trig & babysat Owen. Though Aidy & Morgan mostly talk in passing the next few weeks, The connection+Desire b/w them was evident..But they thought they were way out of eachother’s league.
Then Trig sends Morgan to rescue Aidy from a party.. A short Road trip, Him opening up a little… Their Relation takes a deeper turn.
Being Friends, meeting His Sis, A+M Finally Confessing Their desire, Dates, kisses, Being Couple *swoon*..
But then she panics when they make-out..Truth time. We find out that Morgan & she may have more in common then we initially thought.
Morgan understands her, cares for her, is so sweet to her!
Their Relation Grows, The two healing together.. Studies, All family time, Moving up, Troubling ‘Friendly’ Secrets, Christmas Fun! *Chuckle*
“Falling in love is bigger than falling for a single person. It’s accepting who they are and those they surround themselves with because every relationship, Every experience, weaves together, making a person whole and unique and worth loving.” ~Aidy
But Morgan knows, for her to fully move on, The guy who wronged her must Pay..Vengeance. (I’m Glad M has helpful friends!)
AND with A NEW YEAR, The two Have A NEW START. Start of their HEA. A Beautiful Future.
Love Confessions+Consummation *Yay!*
The Later Scenes were Cute+Swoony! I loved the Ending and The epilogue was Gorgeous.
“There is nothing we can’t get through because we’ve proven we’re able to endure some of the worst curveballs life can throw at a person. I have an inner strength I was never aware of. I’m whole. I’m loved. I’m a survivor.” ~Aidy
P.s. The path to their HEA wasn’t easy, both had Demons to fight, But their Love was worth It! Jody, you’ve written a beautiful story.
P.p.s. So excited For Cece & Dusty’s Story.
This story has a lot of the dark emotions that happen after sexual assault. Aidy does the best she can with a little bit of help. Morgan hasn’t been in a good place himself for quite a while. I love how they get to be such good friends, becoming each others’ person before they even try more. They understand each other so we’ll. There are so many characters that are important to the story. Aidy matures a lot, grasping other people having stories.
I received a free copy of this book.
This was an amazing job and I loved each page! I could not put it down and I would recommend it to others!
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Jody Kaye has written a heartbreakingly honest look at Aidy’s recovery from a sexual assault. It can be hard to read at times but it is so well done you can’t put it down. Her connection with Morgan is beautiful in its healing of both of their pasts.
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From beginning to end, the intensity of feelings, emotions, secrets and actions were on GO!! Aidy and Morgan dealt with so much wrongness but their love for each other helped heal some of those hurts. Brandon bit off waaaaay more than he could chew and more like him need to be taken down a peg or ten!!
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I’ve read several books written by Jody Kaye; she has done a great job at writing a good book; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
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This is the second book in the series and is even better than the first.
Aidy and Morgan will inspire you, give you hope, and let you know that good things can come from bad.
If anyone has ever told you “Life is what you make it” that is what this story shows you. Yes bad stuff happens to good people, but that does not mean life is over. You pick up the pieces and put them back together. Yea, there might be a Crack or scar, but they just make a regular person into a light that shines or a spot to grab hold of.
Rad this story or you will miss out.
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SHRED OF DECENCY is only my second Jody Kaye novel and this one has firmly established me as a fan of her writing. Although I did read the first book in this series, this one can be easily enjoyed as a stand-alone. Beautifully written, complex and intelligent main characters drive this story. The subject matter is one that causes devastating harm to Aidy. On the surface, Morgan should not be the one to support and heal her but fate has put him in the periphery of Aidy’s life and what was meant to happen, and how it was meant to happen, is the essence of this story. The writing is excellent and begins with an act that causes unimaginable physical and emotional pain and psychological damage. Readers witness a strong young woman claw her way out of a very dark place with the intentional and unintentional help and support of her “family”. One new and very important friend not only recognizes her pain but feels drawn to protect and support her. This is their story and it’s filled with all the feels that makes this an excellent and memorable read. Highly recommend.
I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily providing my honest review.
Two people trying to start over. Both feel like they don’t have futures but come to realize they are each other’s future. This book will have you dealing with all the emotions. There are triggers and the warnings should be heeded. Aidy’s story is tearful but her getting through and getting stronger Is worth the read. The other did a good job of relaying the incidents without getting too detailed. It made Aidy’s circumstance more credible. A emotional journey that had you rooting for the characters.
Shred of Decency is my first book from Jody Kaye and it is heavy. But not in a bad way. Aidy and Morgan’s story tackled some tough subjects.
I admired Aidy. She had this inner strength that just wouldn’t quit. She battled her way out of the downward spiral her life became. It didn’t hurt that she had an awesome support system around her. Including Morgan. A man who lived through his own hell. Who was determined to be more than the mistakes of his past.
There was no magic aha moment when they first met but there was comfort. Something neither had felt for quite some time. I liked the ease they had with each other. How they didn’t have to hide their struggles. And little by little that acceptance let them start to laugh again.
My favorite thing about Aidy and Morgan’s journey was how they both handled their situation with grace and dignity. They were more than what they had endured. And they used their pain, turned it into purpose and let it give them the power to own their future. Together.
This is a new author for me and one I found to write in a very interesting yet enjoyable style. The book is a slow burn romance in one aspect mainly but really about so much more.
Morgan and Aidy are total opposites in some ways but not in others. I honestly felt so sorry for Morgan and while he did the honorable thing when still in college it didn’t seem right to me nor to many of the characters in the book, thankfully. We all make decisions and there are consequences, some that have shocking repercussions. This seems to be a recurring theme in the story and is handled well.
There are some great characters but lots of interesting things still going on in the background that is alluded to so many questions still remain. I’m a curious cat. I was a little bit disappointed there were a couple of discrepancies like Andy’s age being nineteen then all of a sudden she’s turning twenty-one yet two years didn’t seem to have passed. A tad confusing. But I really liked the epilogue and how it came full circle, explaining so much.
I do recommend this story and would like to read more in the series.
Reviewer: Robyn
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A wonderful story with lots of interesting, yet somewhat shady characters.
You get a little insight into what they all do but it is still shrouded in mystery, but big personalities with big hearts to match!
Aidy had everything from what it seemed on the outside but Morgan could see that she was hiding something and will do anything to make her smile and feel safe.
A great feel-good story about extended families and what love can do to heal you from the outside in.
Reviewer: Natalie
This is a new author for me and one I found to write in a very interesting yet enjoyable style. The book is a slow burn romance in one aspect mainly but really about so much more.
Morgan and Aidy are total opposites in some ways but not in others. I honestly felt so sorry for Morgan and while he did the honourable thing when still in college it didn’t seem right to me nor to many of the characters in the book, thankfully. We all make decisions and there are consequences, some that have shocking repercussions. This seems to be a recurring theme in the story and is handled well.
There are some great characters but lots of interesting things still going on in the background that are alluded to so many questions still remain. I’m a curious cat. I was a little bit disappointed there were a couple of discrepancies like Andy’s age being nineteen then all of a sudden she’s turning twenty-one yet two years didn’t seem to have passed. A tad confusing. But I really liked the epilogue and how it came full circle, explaining so much.
I do recommend this story and would like to read more in the series.
This is Aidy and Morgan’s story. Aidy is a survivor after a brutal and horrendous attach, which had made her stronger and she is a strong, caring, and compassionate heroine. Morgan is a bad boy who is totally charming, and this story is about two people who are trying to move on after things that happened when they were younger. These two are a perfect match for each other, but can they heal each other? This is a beautifully written tale which is raw, gritty, heart-breaking, as well as an emotional roller coaster journey throughout. Please be aware of the trigger warning before reading, as some sensitive topics as in this content, which this author has done a good job in covering.
Wow!!. I cried and laughed reading this book. The book was beautifully written. I loved Aidy and Morgan’s story.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
3-1/2 Stars
This book talked about quite a few serious topics. Excessive drinking, hazing, underage drinking, the criminal elements, rape & sexual assault. So the romance side of this book took a backseat in my opinion. To me this book was more about healing, as well as consequences from your actions. It was really well written, I just didn’t really connect with the characters. I think I should have read the previous books in this series & maybe I would have connected more.
Overall this book was well written, with a good storyline & relatable characters. I will say some things in this book may trigger some readers.
I received an arc of this book in return for an honest review.