The world was at my fingertips and I lost it, leaving my heart shattered as everything slipped through my fingers. But I had to let it all go. In truth, I am my own worst enemy. Revenge was the only thing I cared about until her. It consumed me. It also pushed the only good thing I had away. Now I’m fighting for the life of the woman I love, all because of a past I wouldn’t walk away from. Like I … walk away from. Like I said, I’m my own worst enemy. The pieces I’m made of are bent, broken, and sharp. I cut everyone I love. But I won’t lose her.
Her life is on the line, and I’m going to save her like she saved me…
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If you ask him he was a monster, created by his environment, his betrayals, his family. He had so much anger and bitterness seeped into his soul that it was black. He would avenge everything that had been done to him. She was hungry, so damned hungry. You would think the punishment for stealing the measly food that had been left unattended, but that wasn’t the case. I am not used to this kind of darkness coming from this author but MAN it’s an amazing read. This author doesn’t skimp on emotions and twist that make you dizzy. She does show us how the monster becomes a man who is loved and gains his self respect in the process. All wrapped up in this story are so many angles that you will fall before she picks you up. You will turn to the dark side wanting justice and revenge. You will have your heart twisted and torn until she slowly and reverently pastes it back together. Don’t get it twisted because in the end love will save them both. It wont be easy weeding through the lies, schemes, betrayal, to see what’s real and what’s a setup. In the end, all of the pieces that built him will be replaced with the love and trust that he is finally open to receive.
Amber definitely has a way with weaving her words into your heart. This story did not disappoint. I could not put it down.
I love this book, it’s a dark story with a happy ending but it gets your heart rate up and up. I felt so much pain for Piper, how can anybody not be broken.
Ben is a loving thunder twat.. now I have to wait for 2020 for the next book. Sigh . Recommend
I loved every second of this book!!!! So much raw emotions. Ben and Piper are a force to be reckoned with. I am happy Ben finally get his HEA. I hope Jim gets his story told. Seriously you have to read this story.
This was quite the book. Intense gripping interesting twists turns moments of shock. Ben is quite the character. Ends up in prison to make sure his family is better off. Gets out and takes revenge. But revenge comes at a price not only on his end but I’m the head of the girl he finds. Piper is quite the character also. She is strong and at one point she turns into Ms. Feisty. She doesn’t take carp from Ben anymore . I loved the two of them together. This was a storyline of twists turns and suspense. Not knowing what was going to happen next. Overall a great book.
I love Amber Lacie books.. every one that I’ve read has either gutted me, made me cry, or made me fall deeply in love with her characters.
This one started slow for me. Ben was a broken man madly in love with someone elses woman. So he thought. He lived a messed up life… Then he rescued Piper. This tragic story had me holding my breath and falling in love at the same time.
Amber never ceases to amaze me with her stories.
After meeting Ben in book one, I have to say I wasn’t his biggest fan going into this second installment. But that all changed of course. I was rooting for him half way through the novel, wishing he could have his HEA but knowing it wasn’t likely. That being said, you won’t know until you read it for yourself. Lacie has a way of surprising you, catching you off-guard, even when you’re absolutely certain it will turn out a certain way, often times it veers off towards a destination you never saw coming.
Lacie is a genius and is able to completely gut the reader as she spins her tales. I’ve read all of her works thus far and I know before beginning with “chapter one” that I need 2 boxes of Kleenex, a full coffee pot, and a day of lounging. There is no way you can put any of her books down, even for a moment, until you get to “the end”. The “feels” are guaranteed to bring you to your knees, making you fall in love with her characters, even those we love to hate.
The Pieces That Built Him is a dark emotional roller-coaster with damaged characters that work their way into your heart as you form a deeper understanding of who they are inside. I formed a bond with Piper, her strength of character took my breath away. I cried for all she went through but she came out of each horrific event a stronger person. You can’t help but admire that.
I’ve heard through other readers that the next in series is expected to release next year. I cannot wait!
3.5 stars for me…rounded it up since I liked it more than I disliked it. I thought about reading book 1 in order to get more insight into Ben and I probably should have because despite everything, I wasn’t terribly fond of him in this story. In the end though, I liked him more than I expected to because hearing more about his father and his upbringing, brought more of his character into focus. Halfway though the book I wasn’t sure if I’d like it…but there were some great “come to Jesus” moments and mysteries solved that had me riveted.
Ben and Piper’s story was so good. I wasn’t to sure of Ben in book one but when you get his story and Piper’s they are just as broken and damaged as each other together they can maybe get through all the heartache and pain and save each other. An amazing story I couldn’t put down and didnt want it to end. This is a beautifully written dark and damaged series that you will fall in love with. Cant to see what else comes from this series. A highly recommended author and series.
This was a great read! I loved Piper In the first book and her even more now. Ben has grown on me. I think he might have just been misunderstood. This story has all the feels and left me full of emotions. This was a great addition to the Pieces Collection.
I was hooked from the first word?
Amber has a way of telling a story that’ll scoop you up, and take you on the ride of your life. You will, legit, feel every emotion you’ve ever known, and then some!
If you want to know how a story can be tragic and beautiful at the same time, then read this book. I. An promise you that you will NOT be disappointed!
I had no clue what to expect…….Ben Oxley was not a favorite character of mine in book one!!!
But you know…….Amber Lacie managed to make me actually LIKE him! I wanted him to have a HEA of his own, but could see no way for it to happen. His life has been nothing but trouble and pain.
Piper, she’s so strong…..her story was painful, I could see what she saw in Ben. Was hoping she’d fine some happy on her life.
This was so good, dark, with damaged characters I found myself attached to.
Guess I’ll be waiting on the next story now, I never know how bad she’s going to gut me and if I need to stock up on Puffs!
This book is the second book in a series. Amber Lacie is an author that is going to make you laugh, or make you cry. This book made me cry. Ben is the ultimate antihero. Piper is the ultimate damsel in distress, who is stronger than she thinks. But, somehow, they fit. This book is fraught with tension, as I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. After all of the ups and downs, it had a perfect HEA.
Reviewed by: Clare M.
I am so in love with this story. It is dark and heavy but at the same time sweet and light too, it’s the perfect combination. I admit I was on edge but there were times when I got so caught up with the emotional side; I could forget the darkness. The story flows nicely and it’s an easy read, not overly detailed but with enough depth for a great emotional story.
With loveable characters that captured my heart this story is written in a dual POV, which I love. Being inside the thoughts and hearts of both characters helped me to form a deeper connection with them and I definitely connected with Ben and Piper.
Ben has a hard outer shell but he’s soft and sweet on the inside. I loved him in the first book and this story made me love him even more. The shower scene….oh, my heart! It made me sad how poorly he sees himself. Then there is Piper who’s so strong and has a lot of fight in her. I have to say I never felt sorry for her, sure I hurt for her, cried for her and my heart ached for her. I think it was the survivor in her that didn’t allow me that; instead, I admired her strength.
Jim deserves a small paragraph too! I couldn’t help but fall for him. He’s a big scary guy but, so sweet, and wants the best for Ben. His willingness to protect him without any thought put my mind at ease, while at the same time it had me yelling at him. I knew from the beginning he would be a favorite of mine and I’d love a story about him.
I have so much more to say but I’ll let you read it. Yes, I absolutely will read more by Amber Lacie, in fact, I already bought a couple and they are queued and waiting.
A story full of so much emotion you won’t know what to feel first! Ben has never wanted to be the devil of anyone’s story but the craziness of his life has lead him to be the darkest of knights! He has revenge filling his soul but fate hands him over something he never intended; redemption! Pipers life wasn’t always dark and hollow! She once had hope and was full of life but that has been replaced by fear and despair! At the end of her rope Piper finds herself being saved by the most unlikely person! Now if only they can find the threat in the shadows before its to late!
Ben is such an amazing character because his whole life he has never felt as if he was good enough! He was constantly trying to find his place and carve his own way! Piper though feeling weak and at the end of her rope doesn’t realize just how truly strong she is! When given the proper tools piper find herself stronger then ever and willing to do what it takes to save those she loves!
Another amazingly emotional story from Lacie! Full of all the things I love, action, passion and a twist so insane I never saw it coming!
Oh Ben! I can’t tell you how much I loved this book! Ever since August & Arlo(read book 1 people) got together I have been waiting for Ben to get his redemption, and I just knew he wasn’t as bad as he made himself out to be. Piper is perfectly damaged, which makes her perfect for Ben. With plenty of plot twists, passion, and perilous times to be had, this book was a page turner from start to finish. I also love how this book ties into the previous book, as well as the Love Ever After Series.
Amber Lacie just keeps getting better and better with every book, and I cant wait to see what she writes next!
I love Ben, have from the beginning. He so wanted Arlo, yet ended up on prison for someone else’s crime and lost her and their son.
This book is about him and what happens when he gets out of prison. How he saves Piper and falls in love with her, he realised Arlo wasnt his and wasnt who he was meant to be with.
It’s an amazing story that keeps you on the edge, never knowing what’s coming next. But praying for the outcome that makes Ben happy.
I honestly have no idea where to start this. If you have read any of Amber’s book you know that when I say she he the Queen of Ugly Cries, it’s the truth. There was one point in this book I was crying so hard i had to step away. This book was no different, my emotions was all over the place. I feel in Love with Ben right away in Book 1. Ben’s main goal after being released from prison is to get his revenge. He barely recognizes the man he has become. Piper was at the wrong place at the wrong time, which left had her giving up hope. At the end of her rope she finds herself being saved by the most unlikely person! I loved getting Ben’s POV. Now I have to say Jim holds a special place in my heart also. He will do anything to protect Ben and Harper. He quickly became a favorite of mine. If you are looking for a rollercoaster read with some action thrown in this is the book for you.
I’m always in awe when it comes to Amber Lacie’s book but this time she really did it. This book had me going through all the emotions. Amber Lacie gave you the raw emotion of a man (Benny) that had nothing to lose until he met a dirty beat up young women (Piper) that changes his life. This book is fantastic but totally different from all Amber Lacie’s books. She has touched on the dark side of humanity but this time she dug in really deep and showed you the underbelly of the drug world. Can’t wait for her next book.
Damn, Amber Lacie knows how to pour all the feels into a book! I’ve been not so patiently waiting for book 2 in The Pieces Collection and let me tell you, that wait was soooo worth it! Oh, Ben has my heart. I’ve loved him since book 1 and could not wait to see how his story would unfold. It was perfect; dark, angsty, lust filled and I even laughed at times. Ben is everything.
The writing is, once again, flawless. The story flowed perfectly and you are left feeling all the feels for this man and these characters.
Sweet perfection!