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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 I saw the blurb for this book I went in search of the tour host and asked to join. Something about it grabbed me and I wanted to read it SO bad! AND it did NOT disappoint! Loved it and couldn't put it down for a second!

This was a story about people who adults have failed and their souls shattered! River is with Danny out of necessity not want. She has always loved Sammy and wanted to be with him until he took off and she was left trapped. She stays with Danny for her brother Blay because he has done something that others cannot know and Danny helped. But when Sammy returns after 4 years she realizes she can still be saved and her body starts to come alive.

Danny is sick, like seriously twisted. When he feels River slipping away, he sets things on motion that will guarantee her to stay. You start getting bits and pieces throughout the story, but when it all comes to light I was still jaw dropped! 

This story is amazing and the flow perfect! We switch between Sammy and River's points of view which is something I always love. I am so glad I get to help promote this author because talent is something she is definitely not lacking! When you get to the end and you think it's all over, you better think again! I cannot freaking wait for book 2!!! I know it will be about Jasper, but I am hoping we find out what happened with Sammy and River also!

Rating: 5 stars

         *** I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review***

Cheers

Erika

       

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, mybody, 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.”

Author Interview:

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!

       

About Ker Dukey:

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