Thea Landry has always known her place in modern-day society. It’s somewhere just above the trash can her mother dumped her in as a newborn but below the class where much comes easy. With her tattered shoes and bargain-bin clothes, her life has never been full of glamour. So when a rich and charismatic man takes interest, she doesn’t fool herself into thinking their encounter is anything more … anything more than a one-night stand. Months later, she’s kicking herself for not getting his phone number. Or his last name. She’s given up hope of seeing him ever again.
Until one day, years later, Logan Kendrick waltzes into her life once more and turns everything she’s built upside down. This time around, she won’t make the same mistake. She’s going to fight to keep him in her life—not for herself.
But for their daughter.
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Wow oh wow what a start to this new series. I knew I would love this book when it was announced that the hero would be Logan, a side character from my all time favourite Jamison Valley series, but I wasn’t prepared for how good this book was going to be.
Gripped from page one, we start back in time when Logan and Thea meet at her place of work, 6 years prior, where they enjoy a one night stand with no surnames given.
Back to the present day, Logan is back in Montana, a place he hates as it reminds him of his ex Emmy who he lost when she reconciled with her husband of 9 years (See The Clover Chapel) but things only get worse, when at the end of a long day Logan ends up in a bar, only to come face to face with the one night stand he could never forget, but just as he is happy to see her, everything changes when he meets her 5 year old daughter.. HIS 5 year old daughter whom he was not aware existed!
The story continues with Logan travelling back and forth between New York and Montana, but when he thinks he can change Thea’s mind about moving back to the place that only reminds her of bad times, everything begins to fall apart.
With some unknown person harassing Thea, by e-mail, things get dangerous before this unlikely pair finally get their HEA.
This book has everything I love from Devney and so much more. With twists and turns and the cutest 5 year old, I cannot recommend this book enough!
I really loved and enjoyed Tattered. Just another great read. I loved the characters and the chemistry they had. Logan was so great and just such an upstanding guy. He did all the right things I loved the story line and thought this was a great start to this series. cant wait to see where it go’s. I also love surprise baby story lines lol
“She was ruining me one kiss at a time.”
When I picked up my first Devney Perry romance, I had no idea the impact it would have on this passion of mine. Six books later and I’m still in awe with every single word. She brings her characters and the towns they live in to life and I would do anything to be able to live in the beautiful world she has created.
TATTERED is a book that you just NEED in your life and you NEED these characters in your heart. Thea and Logan are more than just characters in a romance. They come alive with every word, every page, every chapter, and there is no going back once you begin their journey.
It’s heartbreaking, emotional, passionate, and unputdownable. Just like every other Devney Perry love story that I’ve come across, I’m in LOVE! Trust me when I say that it will be just as easy for you to FALL IN LOVE with her words, with this story, and with these incredible characters.
The second book in the series has already been announced (TIMID), and this is Willa and Jackson’s story, and I’m already chompin’ at the bit to get my hands on this one. Once you devour TATTERED, you will understand why!
What an amazing story! Devney Perry has a way of crafting characters that immediately draw you in and quaint towns that have you dreaming of a move. Tattered is no different. This is a beautiful second chance romance that hooked me from page one. Thea is a bartender who struggles to get by. One night she finds herself being drawn to a customer, Logan who we first met in The Clover Chapel, and after one night together they part ways. What neither of them realize at the time is that this one night will forever change their lives.
Flash forward six years later and their paths cross again. There is a lot of shock on both their parts but what is undeniable is that their chemistry is just as intense. I really loved both of these characters and the progression that their story took. Like most Devney Perry stories there are underlying plot lines interweaving throughout. This is definitely a must read for me and I can’t wait until the next story in the series comes out!
Devney Perry has done it again! I wasn’t sure I could love a series more than The Jamison Valley series, but it happened! Tattered was phenomenal!! This is by far, the best book by Devney yet! I loved everything about it- the characters, the storyline, EVERYTHING! This book is definitely my favorite book of 2018. I love surprise baby books and this was by far the best one I’ve read yet.
Devney has a way of storytelling that you’re completely captivated. I love all of her books and I cannot wait for Timid!
5 Phenomenal Stars!
What a journey this book took me on! I wanted to yell and scream, I laughed and fell in love right along with the characters. This soulful journey not only has fabulous main characters but secondary characters that grab you as well. I loved how this book is not only about second chances but reminds us to remember to love ourselves as well as take care of our most precious thing, which is family.
Usually I roll my eyes at secret baby books but I decided to give this one a chance because I’ve loved all of Devney Perry’s other books. I was more than pleasantly surprised and thoroughly enjoyed it. Emotional and the hero does dumb things as per usual lol Just loved the premise of this and the whole story line. So happy that this is the start of a whole new series!
My first book by this author and she’s left me with the biggest and most content heart ever!
Every word spoken, written and read in this book was beautiful. I couldn’t put my book down because that’s just how much I loved each and every word imprinted in this book.
Logan is definitely my new book boyfriend of the year!
Thea has suffered all her life and all she ever wanted was to have a family, people to love her and she could love right back. She was skeptical when it came to men, she was tattered. When she has a one night stand with Logan, consequences arose from that one night stand and she ended up with a child. She tried searching for Logan but it was kind of hard to find him when she knew nothing about him, not even his last name.
Logan came back to the hotel months later after his one night with Thea but she was no longer working there. He gave up searching for her and moved on with his life. But one day (years later) he ends up in the same hometown as Thea, and sees the resemblance to her daughter and he captures it right away. He knew, without a doubt, that this little girl was his daughter.
Logan swears that he wants to be a part of his little girl’s life and also wants to see where it leads with Thea. He finds her extremely attractive and he was never able to forget that one unforgettable night they had together.
Thea is reluctant and doesn’t think Logan will come through with stepping up in being a father since she’s so used to always being let down. But Logan, being the sweetest man on earth will do whatever it takes to prove to Thea and Charlie that he wants to be a part of their lives and will do just that.
When Thea and Charlie go back to NY with Logan, he has high hopes that they will consider moving with him permanently and they can start their lives there. But he has another thing coming if he thinks he’s going to persuade both Thea and his daughter to do just that.
What will Logan do now that he knows Thea and Charlie will not, under any circumstance, move to New York City.
Thea and Logan were the perfect couple. She was sweet, dedicated and loved with all her heart and Logan was charming, lovable and sexy as heck. So can Logan win both Thea and Charlie’s hearts and become one charming family??
This book had 100% of my undivided attention. I was so in love with this book and can quite honestly say that this is one of the best I’ve read this year!
5 Stars!
Love love love!!! I absolutely loved this story. I am excited about this new series!
Thea has had a troubled upbringing and had to work for everything she has. She meets Logan one night at her job and sparks fly. He leaves the next day and she doesn’t see him again for years
Logan always regretted not seeing Thea again and even returned for her and she wasn’t there. Little did he know they had a child together.
When he returns he is shocked to see his daughter and the journey begins. Thea and Logan go through a lot together and I loved how the author weaved a great story with lots of heat, love and a little mystery. It’s a slow burn book and Devney definitely set a great foundation for the series in Lark Cove. Their daughter Charlie adds so much to the story. She adds so much humor and heart to such a wonderful love story. Please one click this amazing romance. It pulls at your heartstrings and you won’t soon forget Logan and Thea’s story. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Trust isn’t something that comes easily for Thea Landry, from an early age she learned what it is like to put your faith in someone, only to have them take it away when they turn their back on you and leave. The main source of that distrust though is because she was abandoned by her less than stellar mother as and infant, and fell victim to the foster care system, where she never really found a loving home to belong to. Luckily for her though there was an caring angel named Hazel who took her under her wing at the orphanage she lived in, and that woman soon became the only real mother figure she had ever had. From that point on she knew she had someone on her side, and she began to draw strength from her, and find her way on the unforgiving streets of New York, and eventually taking a job in a hotel bar.
Which is where she met an intriguing man impeccably dressed in a suit and tie, she knew as soon as their eyes met that their was something brewing between them, but she also knew he was way out of her league. There was no way a man like him, would ever like a woman like her… but Logan proved her wrong, he convinced her to give him a shot, and they shared a blissful night together, but in her heart she knew he’d leave just like everyone else that has came into her life… and he did. But not without giving her the greatest gift that she had ever received, a beautiful daughter, a daughter he had no idea that existed. But fate, with her angel’s help, are about to put them on the same path again…
Tattered is a beautifully crafted second chance story that will seep into your soul and monopolize your every thought, the moment my eyes landed on the first page I knew there was no turning back until I had devoured every last one. It has been a while since I have read something that moved me so much, as I took all the words in, I felt my heart break for Thea, and I also identified with her too, as trust doesn’t come easily for me either. I also had to admire her strength and determination, life hadn’t always been good to her, but she found a way to turn it around, and make it suit her, with the help of Hazel of course, those two ladies were downright inspiring! Then Logan came along and he stole my heart, he may have been wealthy, but he didn’t let it lead the way he lived, he paved his own path, and not the one that was laid out for him by his family. It was so wonderful to watch him embrace his new role as a father, and watch Charlie teach him the ways of the world through her little eyes… she was a joy to meet! I could seriously go on and on about this little family, but honestly I think it would be better for you to meet them yourself, they will invite you into their world and make you feel right at home… and I highly suggest you accept their invitation!
I requested an advanced copy of this title, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
Wow!!!! This is my second time reading a story from this author. The first time I was impressed but the second time I’m astonished. This 6 star story was so much more then I thought it would be. It consumed my entire being from beginning to the end.
Logan and Thea met a few years ago and had a one night stand. Now years later their paths cross again. They are at different steps of their lives. They have to decide what are their priorities.
I started this story and I was hooked. This is the type of stories that I just love and devour in no time. Once I started reading it I really had a difficult time to let go. I read into the late hours of the night. Beautifully written with a well thought out plan. Nicely executed to perfection. The characters were well crafted to fit this story. They had connection. Bottomline is this is a must read.
Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I strongly recommend this story.
Devney Perry shows us yet again how amazing she is as a writer and Story teller. This woman could write on toilet paper and I would still read it…..Oh and I’m Damn Sure, Head on the Block I would love it.
This book will have you by the heartstrings from the moment you start the Prologue, it will capture your attention definitely. You will be intrigued and Entralled from the first chapter because you will be dying to know what happens. I was turning pages faster than my Kindle to handle.
There were moments I had to hold my breath and then moments I swooning when watching this beautiful family Bond ,Watching them come together and learn about each other, then fall in love with each other was so Beautiful and Magical…
Ladies Logan is an absolute Ray of Sunshine. Your heart will melt for him and Charlie. He is everything we want in a hero esp a hero that learns he is a dad. They way he loves and protects his girls will have you eating out his palm.
Thea and Charlie will instantly build a Forte in your heart that’s how special these two are… You will want and wish for only the best for them. They definitely deserve their HEA and Prince Charming coming in to save them. I have to mention how beautiful and unbreakable their Mother Daughter Bond is and it was a breath of fresh air watching a mum put her baby girl first. I have the utmost respect and admiration for Thea because she always did what was right for Charlie. She undoubtedly would take on the Devil himself to protect her Daughter…
I just know that I’m gonna be hanging onto Every post till Timid is released. I can already tell by this brilliant start that this series is gonna be fantastic .
Enjoy!!!!
Devney Perry delivers a beautifully written story about second chances, love and the most precious gift a human being can have: a child!
I devoured this book. Everything kept my attention, the plot, the characters, the places… it’s just wonderful when an author can bring the places to the reader, the smells, the landscapes, the noises… an author that can do this so perfectly, is a keeper in my book!
Thea and Logan’s love story is beautiful. I loved the way they meet again, after so many years and how they never forgot one another. Logan’s intensity is off the charts hot and I love when a man seeks what he wants. His devotion to Charlie and Thea is beautiful and so emotional, that you cant stop cheering for him no matter what!
Thea is such a strong woman! After everything she went through, she would never accept the easy way. She works for it and only has one thing in mind: Charlie well being!
Charlie is the most precious little thing, a tomboy with a heart of gold and the high point of the book is the way Logan wins her trust and heart!
Such a sweet love story that will leave you with a big smile and a comforted heart!
Oh, almost forgot Jackson, the sexy bartender with a thing for misspelling names 😉 … well, he will be next and I cant wait for his story!
Omg! So good! Devney Perry slays it with an emotional, angsty book you will not be able to put down.
Tattered is a compelling and well-written love story that mixes sexy, heartfelt romance with a dash of intrigue and suspense, and I’m in love with everything about it, including its striking cover. One of my favorite scenes in the book is when Landry, Logan and Charlie go to the local lake to hunt for abandoned treasures that could be considered trash by other people. During their adventure, Logan and Landry have an emotional and memorable moment that is a turning point in their relationship as a couple and as a new family. Don’t miss this beautiful small-town romance from the tremendously talented Devney Perry.
Recommendation appeared on USA Today’s Happy Ever After June 19, 2018.
ARC provided, but this review was voluntarily and honestly written.
Thea has been my favorite leading character that Devney has written. Her strength was astounding. I couldn’t help but fall in love with Logan and Lark Cove. I cannot wait for the stories to continue. Excellent Summer read! I highly recommend this 5 star read.
I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving my review.
I loved this story. A one night stand that changes lives forever. Logan is rich and has expectations for his life. Thea is just trying to get through the day. A story of love and sacrifice. I adored this book!
“I like to take the tattered and lost and make it shine. Garbage doesn’t have to stay garbage. Things just need to find their right place.”
So, just starting out, I knew I was going to have loads of feelings when there was a child involved. Also, I was curious to get to now Logan, because he didn’t come off so well we left him walking away from Emmy. When he shows up to find his daughter, I was extremely nervous about the possibility of them being able to agree on ANYTHING.
Thea is a woman who I completely admire. She made herself a life that she loved and was proud of and surrounded herself with people who truly cared about her. This shows the true strength of her character, to not waiver from what she needs to make her life into what she, and her daughter, needs. I love the world of Lark Cove and all the people in her life, even when Jackson is being a jerk.
Logan was not what I expected. He had the air of sophistication and wealth, a smidge of conceit, and just a dash of entitlement. Now, this isn’t to say he’s a bad guy, but he is a man who normally gets what he wants and has no trouble affording … well, anything. When he’s thrown into such an unknown situation, he’s faced with the uncertainty of a possible fail.
This story was one that tugged at my heart. Coming from a single parent household, anytime a child gets the chance at a beautiful family I’m always sucked right in. This story wasn’t easy, and there was an added element that was so unexpected! But I love the way that each character’s vulnerabilities and insecurities were so vividly on display. It’s good to see the struggles of everyone, even fictional characters, to show that life isn’t always easy or what we expect, BUT that there can be something positive at the end of the journey.
I can’t wait to continue this journey through Lark Cove & I’m fairly certain that Willa’s story is going to be a favorite.
I was blown away by this book. What an amazing story. I fell in love with all the characters, especially Charlie. So stinking cute!!
I thought the story line was well thought out, the characters were well written and very true to life. This story thrilled me and swept me off my feet, causing me to fall head over heels in love with all the words.
This first book is just a drop in the bucket for the amazing-ness that is sure to follow.
I remember when Devney’s Jamison Valley series ended, I was just so unbelievably sad to say farewell to a series that I loved so much. And it wasn’t too long after that she released a standalone, The Birthday List, but I was hungry for another series and just more characters to fall in love with. Enter, Tattered, the first book in the Lark Cove series. Devney Perry is one of those authors that I’d read anything that she writes, if she ever has the urge to dive into other sub-genres in romance, I am 100% all for it. But true and true, she’s an absolute amazing contemporary romance author. If you’ve never picked up any of her books … well, you should. Don’t know where to start? You really can’t go wrong with any of her books!
Tattered has quickly become my newest fave of her work. With a strong and independent heroine that is Thea, what’s not to love. And throw in the trope that I enjoy quite a bit, a surprise pregnancy. As usual, word for word, Perry has that gift of keeping her readers completely enthralled ’til the very end. The one thing about books that have the surprise pregnancy element, it can be handled horribly and become quite the drama fest. I have no idea how Devney did it, but she created two amazing characters, who quickly fell into their role flawlessly. I’ll admit that it took me some time to come around to Logan, but you can’t blame a man for just learning he has a daughter after six years. Just put yourself in his shoes for a bit, a man just taking a business trip and then struck with the surprising news. Thea had years to adjust to her new life of being a mom and an amazing one, might I add. Logan had right in that instance to come to terms with it.
The major conflict for these three is figuring out what will work best for everyone especially when Thea and Logan live in different parts of the United States. And Thea has established her daughter’s life in Montana, their family is there, the last thing she wants to do is uproot her daughter. I loved that Thea constantly fought for her daughter, even when Logan was certain that they’d love living in the city. That was probably the most irritating part about Logan, he couldn’t see the bigger picture and that it’s not that simple to just move a child to a place and guarantee their happiness.
I loved how giddy I got when Thea and Logan were together, their story started as a one night stand that neither one could forget. As years have gone by and a little regret that they couldn’t find each other again so soon after that night. It didn’t take them long to get back into things like time and distance were never a factor.
Their story was so beautifully written and done so well. Thea, Logan and their daughter, Charlie, have completely captured my heart. And a story that I’ll never get tired of, I definitely see myself reading this one over and over. Not that I’m surprised at all, but Devney Perry knocks it out of the park, again, with Tattered. It has everything that you’ll be looking for in a contemporary romance.