BOOK: Fragment
AUTHOR: Ellie Wade
RELEASED: August 18th 2014
What happens when something so terrible tears you apart from the inside out?
You become a fragment of yourself.
On the right path to achieving her hopes and dreams, Campbell Stevens has always been a model student. The first time she lets loose during her senior year of high school, she loses everything.
Living in a nightmare after surviving the most traumatic event, Campbell learns to be content by walking through life single and unattached, free of the uncertainty that relationships bring. She isn’t looking for love. In fact, she goes out of her way to avoid it—that is, until she runs into Deacon Montgomery, a kind and handsome Chicago firefighter. She denies her instant attraction to him, only making him more persistent in his pursuit of her. Despite her desire to be with Deacon, Campbell is too damaged to share herself with anyone else.
Life left Campbell shattered. Can Deacon help put the fragments back together? Or will she forever be broken?
Excerpt 1:“Why are you so nice to me when I keep pushing you away? Why do you keep trying? I’m broken, Deacon. Don’t you know what's good for you?” Campbell pleads.“Yeah, I do, and it’s you. I want all of you, and if you are broken, I want all those shattered pieces, too. Please just trust me.”Cam’s eyes fill with unshed tears as her bottom lip quivers. I grab her head on either side, running my fingers through her hair, pulling her toward me, bringing her mouth to mine. I feel her lips quiver as I taste her, ravishing her mouth. Cam’s hands wrap around my waist and she runs her fingers up and down my back. I explore her mouth, my tongue greedy to touch every part. She whimpers, and my dick throbs in a needful plea.Fuck, I want this girl.
Excerpt 2:With a half sob, I scream into the air that's charged with the scent and flavor of sex, like an electrical storm of raw pleasure. I feel the warmth flush through my body and I lose my mind to the pleasure it brings. Deacon continues to taste below as he holds my quaking thighs. The ecstasy exits my pores, leaving my skin covered in head-to-toe goose bumps.My shaking finally starts to slow as Deacon’s tongue mirrors the decelerating cadence. I breathe in and out, deeply trying to regain my equilibrium. My skin glistens with a thin sheen of sweat, my heart racing while my mind and body are in a post-orgasm utopian fog.What the hell was that?
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Foxy Rating = Four Stars
*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
Fragment is a story of one woman’s journey to rediscover and
learn to love herself again after a horrendous incident that occurs at her
first step into adulthood at the tender age of eighteen. It delivers a touching
read of the love and support she finds in the man who was to become her hero.
Campbell has become a shell of her previous self after what
happened in Mexico. She does not fit well with strangers, especially men. Even
five years after the incident she is distant and standoffish with others and
does not let anyone breach her walls. That is until she meets the gorgeous and
sexy Deacon, a firefighter who once he sees Campbell he will not let her escape
from him or herself.
Deacon was an easy BB to fall for, with his dimpled smile and
his caring attitude for his family and friends, he just had me swooning with lust
for him. I loved how he was able to draw Campbell out of her shell but this was
no easy task and at times was difficult to understand what she was thinking and
doing in her reactions to Deacon. The way she attempted to take her control
back after the attack had me scratching my head as what she did with one night
stands or FBs you would think she would forever run away from. But once Deacon
came into her life all that changed and he gave her strength to take control in
all aspects of her life. Nicely done.
I liked the romance build up but at times Campbell did
frustrate me, I could understand her initial retreating but after a while I was
growling at the kindle. I did eventually warm to her though and thought the
ending was a lovely HEA to end on.
I loved all of the secondary characters but Lexi left me
cold and I would have liked to have seen more redemption of her previous
actions that lead to Campbell being on her own that night after she reveals
what happened. Not sure if there will be a Lexi and Boss story though.
I thought it was a good subject to tackle and to bring
awareness of, it certainly opened my eyes to the impact such an attack can have
on the victim and the lasting legacy of one horrific moment in time. I wanted
justice for Campbell though but I guess this is what happens in most cases that
go unreported.
Overall a good gritty read intertwined with a beautiful
romance building to a lovely conclusion.
Ellie Wade resides in southwest Michigan with her husband, three young children, and two dogs. She has a Master’s degree in education from Eastern Michigan University and is a huge University of Michigan sports fan. She loves the beauty of her home state, especially the lakes and the gorgeous autumn weather. When she is not writing, you will find her reading, snuggled up with her kiddos, or spending time with family and friends. She loves traveling and exploring new places with her family.
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