What would you do for the one you love?Me?I traded my freedom for hers.But then she betrayed me and left me to rot without so much as a goodbye.You know how they say you need to forgive and forget?Well, I can’t.I won’t.In fact, I’m good with never laying eyes on Kenzie Michaels again.Unfortunately for me, life has other plans.So when the woman who ripped my heart out of my chest – and stomped on … heart out of my chest – and stomped on it for good measure – shows up in my town, I’m left dealing with feelings both old and new.
And a single question that rules my every thought:
Do I give in and fight for the future we were supposed to have?
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First, I want to thank A.K. MacBride for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.
Wrecked (Willow Creek 2) by A.K. MacBride one of those second chance at love books that put a smile on your face. However, there are many twists and heartache along the way. Even though this is the second book in the series this can be read as a standalone. I didn’t read the first one and I was able to follow along with the storyline and the characters.
I absolutely loved the characters names A.K. picked out in this book! Kenzie, Lola, and Zoe are so unique and creative. I have never seen them used in any of the books I have read. Kudos to you A.K. for being so original.
The story went from modern day to flashbacks to when Kenzie and Brett were actually a couple. It was beneficial to the story so you got an idea how they got to the point they were at now. Plus, why their relationship was so strained.
A.K is a great storyteller and I believe that Wrecked has a lot of qualities that Hallmark Channel. I highly suggest that she submits her manuscript to them. Cross your fingers and toes and pray they pick you for their next movie. I think it would be a hit.
A second chance over a car repair
Wrecked is the second book in the Willow Creek series and the first book I have read by A.L. MacBride. I was not sure what to expect when I picked up this “new to me” author but the book description looked more than interesting so I decided to give it a try. Well all I can say is that this is a story that started strong, ended strong and stayed strong throughout. I was impressed with this well written and engaging story-line and characters that were nicely developed and had depth and background. This is a second chance story with “the one” that should have been.
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to other readers who may not have tried this author before but are open to adding a new author to their list.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
I really enjoyed Wrecked. I like AK MacBride’s writing (yay to finding a new author!!). And I absolutely loved Brett! I really loved how devoted he was. And I really liked Kensie. I had some trouble understanding how Brett was able to forgive Kensie so quickly (honestly, I don’t think that I could have done that), but I did think that these two belonged together.
I can’t wait to read the next book in the Willow Creek series- Ruined (Eli and Zoe’s story)!!
From completely opposite worlds, yet madly in love, Brett makes a decision to trade his freedom for Kenzie’s without realizing it would be the act that would pull them apart for twelve years.
Feeling completely betrayed, Brett moves to Willow Creek to start a new life and to try and forget Kenzie forever . . . unfortunately he’s never truly been able to move on to another successful relationship.
Kenzie hasn’t been able to truly move on either. After Brett broke her heart twelve years ago, she’s lacked the closure she’s always needed and simply done what was expected of her by her overbearing parents . . .including working at a job she doesn’t love and dating someone of their choosing.
When fate brings Brett and Kenzie face to face unexpectedly, they’ll finally have their second chance at a happy ever after if they can both get past their feelings of betrayal and discover what really happened all of those years ago.
Both Brett and Kenzie have been stuck on each other for years, and now that they have a second chance, they’ll need to fight their own baggage to give themselves their happy ever after. But it’s clear from the start, their love still simmers, even if it’s buried deep.
I loved heading back to the small town of Willow Creek! Brett and Kenzie’s story is both heartbreaking in how they have been kept apart yet inspirational that they finally have their second chance at happiness after all of these years.
Brett is such a contradiction . . . he seems like such a tough guy, yet has a very vulnerable side that he tries to keep hidden, but it’s there. He’s a loyal and true friend and would do anything for those he cares about. And, Kenzie is just going along with the motions not really living her life either. She’s a people please and works at making her parents happy rather than herself. Yet together, they are magic and give each other every reason to enjoy all that life and love has to offer.
Wrecked was a great read with a truly spectacular ending. 4 stars.
Kenzie is back in the town she never wanted to come back to. When her car breaks down she’s hoping it will be a quick fix so she can get back on the road. She doesn’t anticipate running into her ex, Brett, bringing up old feelings of hurt & anger. But she’s not the only one angry. As they lash out at one another, they make the startling discovery about past deceits & misunderstandings.
This is a great second chance romance. Two people holding on to the anger & bitterness towards each other, never moving on or being completely happy. Another amazing read from this author!
This book is a complete page turner and one that you definitely don’t want to miss. I was glued from page one to end. Thank you A.K for the honour of proofreading this gem.
This book gives you sadness, guilt, anger, betrayal, friendship, loyalty, lust, passion & love.
SOME SPOILERS
Kenzie & Brett’s relationship started out perfect apart from her parents looking down their noses at Brett, he sacrificed his freedom to save Kenzie’s, but still he wasn’t good enough, and apparently Kenzie felt the same way.
12 Years Later
Brett’s living his life with loveless one-nighters and Kenzie is living her parents dreams.
Kenzie happens to be in the same town as Brett, the attraction is still mind-blowing, but so is their hurt towards the way they treated each other and the betrayal they had to go endure, when they finally speak what’s on their minds, will they see light of day? The truth that is blatantly obvious? Or is it all just 12 years too late?
A.K. MacBride may have just become a favorite author of mine. This is my first book by her and is Book 2 in her Willow Creek series but can be read as a standalone. That being said I’m rushing over to read Shattered which is Book 1
Wrecked brings us Brett and Kenzie in a second chance romance full of emotion and heartbreak that you will not be able to put down.
Brett and Kenzie may make you want to smack them multiple times throughout the book but trust me and bare through. It will be worth it in the end. Promise. I can’t wait to see what else AK brings our way and highly recommend this read.
What an emotional, empowering and truly awesome story. This is the second book in the series. I was excited to read it. This book was even better than I suspected. This is the story of Brett and Kenzie. We met Brett in book one as Logan’s best friend. I was so excited we got his story. This was a powerful story. This was a great second chance romance. But it’s so much more. It’s a story about what we give up for love. It’s a story about forgiveness. It’s a story about standing up to those in your lives holding you down. Your happiness is important. This is a story about not letting the one you love get away. I just loved every minute of it. I also loved that there were appearances from previous characters. I was happy to be taken back to Willow Creek. I can’t wait for more! I highly suggest this story. It’s got everything a romance fan wants and so much more. After reading you will fall in love with this couple and will also feel empowered yourself. And expect to be surprised at your own feelings from start to finish.
When Kenzies car breaks down in Willow Creek, she knows her life as she knows it will be forever changed unless she can avoid coming into contact with the boy that give up everything to save her. But he’s also the boy that broke and shattered her life.
Brett can’t believe the girl that destroyed & betrayed him is back in town, now all he can do is get her car back on the road for her to go on her way.
This is a second chance romance that you will definitely want to read. This couple have such a journey you won’t be able to set this book down. Their past is one where they found true love at an early age, yet it was still torn apart. Their journey back isn’t so easy, betrayals and trust, truths and lies, so much hurt and pain to be let out and healed.
Their journey to make the impossible, possible is one that will have you captured from beginning to end and have your emotions constantly clawing their way out. Characters that are not only down to earth and feel real, you just find yourself rooting for them so hard!! I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book as this is a new author to me, but i’m so glad i met Kenzie and Brett and enjoyed every twist and turn of their struggle to reclaim wrecked lives !!!
This book was amazing. Brett still.angry over the past but still in love with Kenzie. Kenzie who is at a crossroads with her life ends up having car issues ends up in the one place she doesn’t want to be. When Brett and Kenzie come face to face all bets are off. Does fate play a hand in life? Does true love really conquer all?
Talk about an emotional ride! Wrecked had be biting my nails, yelling, crying, and completely swooning constantly and I loved every second of it. A.K. MacBride has outdone herself with Brett and Kenzie’s story making me fall even more in love with everyone in Willow Creek.
With a journey that began years ago these two have quite an uphill battle to finally reach their HEA. Weaving the past and present together to create the full picture of all they have gone through and just how powerful the love between them really is their story is one that completely takes over once you pick it up. As Brett and Kenzie both battle their way through the emotions of the past and secrets unfold you’re kept on the edge of your seat waiting to see what will come for these two.