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Shattered Vows by Kaylea Cross Series: Crimson Point #3
Published by Self-Published on January 22, 2019
Genres: Romantic Suspense
Pages: 251
Format: eARC
Source: Publicity team
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She belonged to his best friend.
Molly Boyd’s entire world unraveled when tragedy turned the man she loved into her greatest threat, and now her confusing feelings for his best friend aren’t helping matters. For years Jase has been a solid, steady source of comfort and friendship. Now she can’t stop seeing him as something more. And just as she’s wrestling with her shifting feelings, a new danger from her ex’s past threatens everything.
But she’s always been the one.
Jase Weaver is an expert at unrequited love. Years ago he stood by and watched his best friend marry the woman of his dreams, and he’s endured his suffering in silence ever since. But when Carter’s self-destructive tailspin threatened Molly, Jase stepped in to make her safe. Now he can’t stay silent any longer. He’s wanted Molly forever and it’s time she knows it. So when a new threat against her emerges, Jase will put his own life on the line to protect her, no matter the cost.
Continuing the Crimson Point series, I knew we would get the story of Jase and Molly. Jase has been in love with Molly since he met her, but Molly married his best friend, who is now dead. I was excited to get their story.
Shattered Vows has great characters, multiple things happening in their lives, the great connection of the retired military guys and the growing friendship between their families and friends. I knew there would be a huge emotional outpouring with Carter’s death. Molly still loved him but couldn’t trust him. Somehow I expected the story to be about all these emotional aspects and her pregnancy.
| But this is romantic suspense, so a threat from Carter's past jumps up to make more trouble for Molly. It did add suspense. I thought the guys and friends handled everything extremely well to keep Molly protected. But I felt a little like it distracted from the feelings and depth of these characters, while providing more action. |  |
 | I liked Molly and Jase. Jase was the BEST guy, handling everything in the most comfortable and pleasant way for Molly, even if she didn't want to spend time with him. Molly had so much to handle between work, pregnancy, money issues, family issues and now Jase's interest. I understand it was tough but I wish she could have been more honest with Jase, telling him she needed more time rather than letting him feel rejected at times. |
The story wraps up at breakneck pace and I already plan to read Rocky Ground which was nicely set up here. It will be released March 26, 2019.
About Kaylea Cross
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylea Cross writes edge-of-your-seat military romantic suspense. Her work has won many awards and has been nominated for both the Daphne du Maurier and the National Readers’ Choice Awards. A Registered Massage Therapist by trade, Kaylea is also an avid gardener, artist, Civil War buff, Special Ops aficionado, belly dance enthusiast and former nationally-carded softball pitcher. She lives in Vancouver, BC with her husband and sons.
I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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Great review, Anne! As you know, I’m wrapping up her Titanium Security series and believe Cross is expert at writing romantic suspense. I’m looking forward to this one.
Yes thank you, I really enjoy this author and need to finish her other series which I’ve started. I hope you enjoy this one!
I’m glad this next one was a hit, too. Jase sounds like a great guy. Tough situation for both of them.
Enjoyed your review, Anne!
It was tough, very emotional. This is one where I wish they were a bit better able to honestly express themselves as it would have reduced their stress I think. Thank you!
I confess that for once this one is compeltely new to me
Kaylea Cross is a Canadian author who writes primarily romantic suspense, normally about military types. I enjoy all her series. I started with a Kindle freebie from her Titanium Security series and continue to read her books. Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genre. If you like it, I would give her a try especially if you can get the first book of some of the series as a freebie to get you started. Right now, there is also a Kindle Freebie – Feel the Heat – which has book 2 of her DEA Fast series, along with 9 other full books by romantic suspense authors.
I haven’t read this author before but this sounds like it would be good. I am getting the feeling that this would be a series that needs to be read in order.
This is one of my favorite romantic suspense authors. I would read this series in order, but then I read all series in order.
I like the unrequited love trope, and this sounds well done. I think I would enjoy this series Anne. I hope all is well with you. I feel out of the loop, but working my way back from this illness.
This author is great. You could try the series which start with freebies first, the older series.
I’m glad to see you again but I hope you pace yourself. Every day is different. Last week I couldn’t get to all the Sunday posts and this week I have almost read all of them. I am dying to read The Hollow of Fear and wish it would come up for me at the library soon.
Wonderful review, Anne! This sound like another romantic suspense series I need to try!
Thanks. I like all this author’s series which I have read. I am not all caught up with all of them though.
OMG the guy on the cover. Those are some serious abs, I might read this book just for that 😛
IKR? It’s extreme even. Yes I am the reader of Yummy Men & Kick Ass Chicks, also known as the “guys who have lost their shirts” and “women with weapons.”