When
River’s already broken life shattered further on her sixteenth birthday, she
was forced to be with the wrong best friend of her brothers. She was meant for
Sammy but circumstance and black mail forced her into a relationship with
Danny, a troubled, abusive partner. Leaving the only boy she ever loved to
flee. Now four years later he has returned. When her feelings and missing parts
of herself that left with him return also, loyalty, restraint and love will be
tested. Can she find a way to leave the threatening clutches of Danny, to
finally be saved by her childhood love? Or will Danny’s hold on her tighten
when more life shattering events consume their already troubled lives?
When Sammy returns home, after four years of being away from the girl that broke his heart, he’s not prepared for all his old feelings to force their way straight back into his heart. Questions that were left unasked when he left begin to plague him, when the sudden relationship between River and Danny all those years ago seems all the more confusing now. Secrets, mistrust and Danny’s possessive behavior sends up red flags and Sammy begins doubting himself for leaving in the first place. When the spark between Sammy and river finally ignites it will leave explosive consequences for everyone.
When Sammy returns home, after four years of being away from the girl that broke his heart, he’s not prepared for all his old feelings to force their way straight back into his heart. Questions that were left unasked when he left begin to plague him, when the sudden relationship between River and Danny all those years ago seems all the more confusing now. Secrets, mistrust and Danny’s possessive behavior sends up red flags and Sammy begins doubting himself for leaving in the first place. When the spark between Sammy and river finally ignites it will leave explosive consequences for everyone.
Excerpt:
“Sammy!” I call out.
Once we’re alone, he turns and rushes
towards me, his hand swiping across my mouth to wipe Danny’s kiss away. “I know
why you’re with him.”
My heart begins in drumming against my
ribcage flashes of my past echoing in my mind.
“Blaydon told me the kind of love your
dad had for you, River. That’s not love, and neither is guilting you into being
with someone just because he knows your secrets. I love you. I love everything
that you are.”
I stumble backwards, shaking. My mouth
opens and the scared girl’s voice tumbles out. “Do you love all of me, Sammy?
Because this,” I point down at myself, “this is a lie. This is the lie I show
to you and Blaydon; the lie I wear every day for you and for everyone so you
won’t have to see the damaged, broken girl underneath. This smile, these
clothes, they’re not me. I’m tainted, Sammy. I’m shattered. My mother took some
of me with her when she died, my dad took some when he made me sit on his lap
while he violated me, and more when he beat Blaydon for stopping him from
raping me, and then you left, taking the rest of me, leaving my soul bare and
exposed for Danny to capture and hold hostage. Can you fix me, Sammy? Can you
want something so ruined and destroyed? Can you put me back together and make
me whole again? Because whatever is left of me, the real me, you have her. You
own all of her, all that’s left. My thoughts, my body, and my heart. Can you
save me? Sammy, please save me. Please save me.”
I
collapse to the ground and sob. Sammy bundles me into his lap and strokes my
back. “Shh, don’t cry. I love you, and I’ll try every God damn day to save you,
River, I promise. I’ll save you, baby.”
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My Review
River and her brother Blaydon, are both broken but in different ways, Blaydon for the physical abuse from his father, River for the kind you don't want. Their mum took the easy way out. And their father went missing. And in Stepped Danny, Blaydon's friend. He claims and blackmails River into a relationship with him and moves himself in.
Sammy, Blaydon's other Friend moved away 4 years ago when River got with Danny. But now he's back, for business with his friend Jasper. But thinks don't look right with River........
This Story broke my heart in every possible way. Its the story of circumstance and despair. This Story is dark and compelling and drags you in. It shocked me to the core, but its a real life story that im sure a lot of people could relate to either themselves or know someone else who is in this situation.
I loved this story, even though it was darker than what I would usually read. River what can I say about her, except she is strong. This story stayed with me for days. I would definitely recommend it. It amazed me, shocked me, broken me and made me whole.
Ker Dukey is an author to watch out for. Ker thank you for letting me read this book it was Truly Stunning and compelling to read.
I would give this book 5/5 stars and 5/5 for movie moments.
River and her brother Blaydon, are both broken but in different ways, Blaydon for the physical abuse from his father, River for the kind you don't want. Their mum took the easy way out. And their father went missing. And in Stepped Danny, Blaydon's friend. He claims and blackmails River into a relationship with him and moves himself in.
Sammy, Blaydon's other Friend moved away 4 years ago when River got with Danny. But now he's back, for business with his friend Jasper. But thinks don't look right with River........
This Story broke my heart in every possible way. Its the story of circumstance and despair. This Story is dark and compelling and drags you in. It shocked me to the core, but its a real life story that im sure a lot of people could relate to either themselves or know someone else who is in this situation.
I loved this story, even though it was darker than what I would usually read. River what can I say about her, except she is strong. This story stayed with me for days. I would definitely recommend it. It amazed me, shocked me, broken me and made me whole.
Ker Dukey is an author to watch out for. Ker thank you for letting me read this book it was Truly Stunning and compelling to read.
I would give this book 5/5 stars and 5/5 for movie moments.
About the Author
When
not lost in her mind of characters Ker can be found reading or spending time
with family.
She
has a passion for music, attending concerts with her sister and enjoying the
occasional nights out with girlfriends.
She
can also be found having in-depth chats about book boyfriends on face book in
some amazing groups and blogs
Q.
What inspired you to write this book?
A.
I have many stories and characters that plague me and demand to be written. Life
is not always a fairy tale, some people’s stories, lives are darker and inspire
just as much as the lighter romantic ones.
Q.
If you were a character in your book, who would you be?
A.
Although she has been through a lot it would have to be River. She’s strong, a
survivor, a fighter…..and she gets Sammy ;)
Q.
When did you start writing?
A.
I have always loved writing stories since I was a little girl. In My teens I
loved to write lyrics, it grew from there.
Q.
Favourite book boyfriend?
A.
Has to be the delicious Kellan Kyle ….drool!
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