How far would you go to ensure your secrets remain buried?When James Blakely agreed to work as Jezebel Tate’s bodyguard, he gave everything he had to keep her safe—but he never expected that to include his heart. Now, James’s hidden past is emerging from the shadows, threatening everything he’s fought to protect and the life he’s creating with Jezebel.Jezebel’s recovering well from the trauma of … from the trauma of her encounter with an obsessed fan, and she’s focusing her renewed strength on helping James confront the demons that haunt him. But James knows these demons still exist, and he fears what Jezebel doesn’t know could pose the greatest danger of all.
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TRUTH WE BEAR (Pieces of Me Book 2) By Danielle Rose
This is the 2nd book in the Pieces of Me series. This one is told not just from James’ prospective but it is his story. This picks up a year after the last book, and Jezebel and James have fallen head over heels in love with each other. Now however, the past and James’ demons are coming out to haunt him. This story has action, suspense, romance, great characters, smokin’ hot chemistry and a great plot. I really loved this series. I will be looking for more of Danielle Rose’s books. She is a fine story teller! This is a 5 star read for me.
The Truth We Bear is the conclusion of the two books by Danielle Rose and it is a thing of Shear Beauty – not knowing what is going to happen and the healing love of James Blakely and Jezebel Tate is awe inspiring. This is an incredible book and Duo to read.
Must read after you read Lies We Keep or you will be lost. Jezebel and James are back in the Truth We Bare. You are going to love this one. You were right there with Jezebel and watched James help her heal. Now we learn more about James and his demons. Can I just say how much I loved this book and series. Danielle Rose takes you on this wonderful journey of surviving and healing with these two souls and adds this love that is so strong along the way. James you just want to hold onto him even more when you find out more about his past. I really love Jezebel and James together. They are so strong and bring out the best in each other. I don’t want to give too much away with this one. You are just going to have to read it for yourself. I couldn’t put this down. I’m so in love with the Pieces of Me series. I can’t wait to get my hands on more of Danielle Rose’s books.
Wow! Reading this second book of the duet, there is so much more going on here and things really come to a head while still getting that sexually charged, steamy kicks.
This is told from James’ side and we find out about his past and struggles which start to come to the surface. His life was sadly a mess! And someone from it will cause them to test their relationship. With both Jezebel and him coming from a dark past, will they be strong enough to handle it all, especially after the terrible ordeal Jezebel went through from the first book?
Suspense, twists and conflict kept me turning the pages and I felt we get a better sense of these two with their past and what they want now in their lives.
I really enjoyed the duet and if you’re looking for a thriller with some hot, steamy romance, this is one I recommend!
When the Lies are Presented
In Book 1 we met Jez and James and they were at the start of a new found romance. James rescued Jez from her stalker and it is a rollercoaster of emotions to find the passion they shared before that horrible evening. The author has once again put us on a rollercoaster of emotions as these two once again, go from good to bad and back again. This story captivates you and has you craving more. It has you asking questions as to how did you make it through life coming from such a terrible past. It has you questioning decisions and placing guilt, until someone helps you see the truth.
If I could change one thing about this story I would want more for the ending, you are left with a happy ending but desiring way more.
This is book two of the Pieces of Me duet. In this book it picks up a year after Lies We Keep and after everything that happened with Jezebel and James. You get to hear James POV in this story. If you had questions about James past you will get answers to them in this book.
I was hooked from the beginning of the book until the end. It had action, suspense, secrets, and more!! Danielle Rose floored me with this book and I think it was better than the first book of the series that I loved. WOW!! Definitely a must read!!
5 Stars
Truth We Bear is book #2 in the Pieces of Me Series. Book #1 being Lies We Keep.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved that it was James’ point of view. James found himself dealing with his past in this book with Jezebel right by his side.
I also loved the two-in-one story. It kept me so invested through the whole book.
I seriously hope that can get a third book with James & Jezebel now that they have dealt with their past…maybe a happy happy happy ever after
Now we’re talkin! I almost feel like book one was just a warm up for this. Truth we bear had much more conflict and look over your shoulder moments. Plus James’ past is so messed up, and the revealing of it so interesting. There’s a twist and a moment where it all comes to a head.
Honestly I thought book one was okay, but I loved this. I loved the feel of this whole story, and now that the foundation for Jezebel and James’s relationship has been laid, I see it more. This was a story I didn’t want to put down!
The conclusion to the Pieces of Me duet was satisfying. We as human beings take many things to heart…take blame for things that are completely out of our control. Jez and James are classic examples. They live their lives based on the mistaken belief that they could have changed the events that shaped their lives. This book focuses on James Blakely’s past and on how the events that made him the man he is today continue to evolve around him. There are lessons to be learned about letting others in, allowing those you love to help carry the load of your emotional baggage. Will James learn to trust Jez or is their relationship doomed to burn in the aftermath of lies that were kept and omissions that threaten everyone around them.
In this second book of the Pieces of Me Series we get a deeper look into the demons of James’s past and how it’s still keeping him from truly living. A entertaining romantic suspense with a uniquely different back ground for our hero.
James and Jezebel are strong, deeply scarred characters, the story is fast paced, suspenseful, sexy and romantic.
I received an ARC in return for an honest review. I was really annoyed in the beginning that James didn’t tell Jezebel about his parents. I know he was worried she would leave him, but you also said the truth was about to come out. Wouldn’t that mean now was a good time to tell her before she can get mad at you for keeping secrets?? Overall, the story was ok but I wasn’t as into it as the first book. I just didn’t get the need for him to keep his secret. I was waiting for some big reveal of this horrible thing he did but I didn’t get it.
This is the second book in the Pieces of Me series. I loved it and it was hard to put down! It was deep, sweet, and had some suspense. But over all I wish I had my own Blakely. Thank you for a great book.
James has been helping Jez deal with her trauma after being stalked by a crazy fan. A year later and she is getting her life back. James has buried his past and only told Jez the smallest details. When signs start to emerge that his past is barreling his way, he worries his past may now put her in danger. Can James take control of his past and not lose Jez in the process?
This is just my second read by Danielle Rose and I love her work. I absolutely love these characters. This series has the perfect mix of romance and suspense to keep you turning the pages. These books pulled me in from the beginning and I couldn’t read fast enough. I am looking forward to checking out more of Danielle’s books.
Another wonderful book by Danielle Rose. I was curious about James’s story while reading the 1st story in the series, Lies We Keep. Truth We Bear answered all those questions and more! I am definitely a fan!
Oh wow. The life he endured blows my mind. I could not put this story down. I was desperate to know more. Danielle you did an amazing job on this series!
In book 2
The Truth We Bare is book 2 in The Pieces of Me series. It picks up 12 months later.. Mr. James Blakely is Jezebel Tate’s bodyguard.. hired to protect her from the stalker that was after her.
Little did he know that the past of his childhood would haunt him years later… James must confront his past in order to live in the present days.. before it claims him forever.
I found this book to be exciting.. loved every page… The romance between James and Jezebel is beautiful beyond all means.. full of plenty of compassion… I can’t wait to see what this author has up her sleeve for her next book that she writes…
This dual series is definitely a 5 + star rating and super amazing..