Review: Maria Before Us

 

Title: Maria Before Us

Series: Broken Series

Author: Ellie Messe

Release Date: 2019

Eight days since I lost them both in a car accident. 

Seven nights I’ve held my nephew as he relives the crash he survived. 

Six casseroles sit on the kitchen counter from neighbors who don’t actually care. 

Five fingers drum against the wooden grain to my right. 

Four bodies try to ignore the growing tension in the room. 

Three years since I’ve seen the man who’s almost here. 

Two car doors shut. 

One doorknob twists. 

This was me Before Us. 

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A NOVELLA** 

NOVELLA 1/6 

Due to adult content this novella is 18+

Wow. 

This book follows Maria & Josh- Parker & Drew's aunt & uncle whom you meet in Broken & takes place before. You get a glimpse into Maria's life before Arizona, a glimpse at Josh and Maria's history, a glimpse at the grief, pain and heart ache. Maria lost her sister and brother-in-law, Josh lost his brother and sister-in-law, and Parker and Drew lost their parents. 

This story may have been short, but I loved getting to see a look into Josh & Maria before they moved to Arizona. It made my heart constrict and I cried. It is best to read after Broken & Famished - where you meet Josh, Maria, Parker & Drew & see everyone, & know what happened- but can be read as a prequel as well. I loved it & wished there was more- not just with Josh and Maria's story, but everyone else's as well. I don't want to say goodbye to these characters. 5⭐ out of 5⭐. 

Review: Famished Part 2

 

Title: Famished Part 2

Series: Broken Series

Author: Ellie Messe

Release Date: May 2019

I’m a coward. 

I just wanted to forget. 

I just wanted an escape from reality. 

I didn’t ask for any of this. 

Hiding the truth just might kill me, but how can I come clean when everything around me is so twisted? 

Funerals, weddings, secrets…between them all, I’m losing myself. I’m not even sure I know who I am anymore. 

I missed the memo where families are built on lies. 

The truth is coming out, and everything is about to hit the f*cking fan. 

Due to mature content, recommended 18+ 

Oh my, wow! Where do I even begin?! 

I seriously love this book/s. I get why it was split into to, but REALLY?! That ending on book one got me all kinds of messed up. Oh and as if the anxiety and emotions stopped there? Nope they continue right through to book 2 (YES, you MUST read these books in order from Broken to Famished pt 1 & 2 to understand what is going on, this book picks up where pt 1 left off!)

Never a dull moment with the Hayes brothers and their girls. 

Funerals, weddings secrets and lies... Between everything going on, Emma takes the easy route instead of coming clean. It all started with her just wanting an escape and to forget, only to her now being a coward and hiding instead of facing the truth. But with everything so twisted up, there was never a moment... Instead she might just be losing herself. 

If it's not one thing, it's something else. Life has been crazy with no sign of slowing down or stopping, everything happening so fast. One misunderstanding could cost him, one wrong move could end him, one secret could save him. Crap is about to hit the fan, and the truth is about to come out, will Drew be ready to hear it?

God. I was a mess after part 1, and definitely needed to read this book to help sooth my anxiety. I absolutely love these characters something fierce, -Not just Drew & Emma but Parker & Haley as well! It was fast paced & definitely had me feeling all kinds of things throughout the book, but I loved it all the same. This story was amazing and I'm an idiot for waiting so damn long to read it, but so glad I did! 5⭐ out of 5⭐

Review: Famished Part 1

 

Title: Famished Part 1

Series: Broken series

Author: Ellie Messe

Release Date: Dec 2018

Moms a junkie, Dad’s not dead. 

After lying to me for the past twenty-one years, Mom got in too deep with her debt and had to call not-dead dad to bail her out. But wait, there’s more; not-dead dad is a biker who thinks he knows what’s best for the daughter he's never met. Agreeing to bail dear mom out for the low, low price of one grown ass adult. 

So here I am in some hot as sin city with my junkie mom racking up more debt, living day to day with a needle in her arm without anyone around to make sure she’s bathed or fed. I’m sure Ricky will love the fact his favorite hostage is MIA. 

Like I don’t have enough problems I’m trying to deal with. 

I just need some no name to make it all go away for a little while. 

I don’t need love or romance; I just want to forget. 

I’m a hungry man, plain and simple. 

I’ve got a bomb ass family, great job, and a f*ckable face. 

Everything is perfect on the outside; it’s the inside that’s f*cked up. 

People die, relationships fall apart, good people turn ugly, and others leave you in the dust. That’s life. 

The only problem is when shit gets too dark, and you’re no longer able to lose yourself between some girls thighs, what the f*ck are you supposed to do? 

Like I don’t have enough demons trying to claw free. 

I just need to lose myself in some piece of pussy that doesn’t reek of tequila. 

I don’t need love, f*ck; I don’t want it. I just want to forget.

Oh my god! What the actual fuuuuuuuuuuu-hell?! 😂😂😂

Ok, so I reread Broken (book 1 in the series) before starting this, and as always I loved it. I have no idea why I waited to read the Famished books - seriously why the hell did I wait?! Either way, this book was amazing & I loved it. Loved the emotions it involved- yes even the god awful anxiety I am in right now over the ending DYING to start on book 2 of Famished. I need answers damn it! 😂😂😂

Anyways, where Broken follows Haley & Parker, Famished follows Emma & Drew. 

Drew is Parker's brother & Haley's best friend & there IS some cross over with Broken & Famished (so yes read Broken first!)

Emma realizes her father isn't dead when he shows up on her doorstep to drag her away from the only life she has known. New city with people she barely knows she has to make due- and looks for a new place to stay. 

Drew is in need of a roommate. Someone to chase the silence away. He may laugh and joke and bring women home but it's a front, a coping mechanism to keep his demons away. But they have been more persistent then ever, especially with everything that has been going on with his best friend. 

So when Drew and Emma make up an agreement to be more than just roommates, but to exclusively sleep together, they both take it, both needing the chance to get lost in each other & forget their lives. Neither wants romance, love, or more, but what happens when feelings come in to play?

God... I'm a mess. I absolutely loved this book, loved Drew and Emma and Definitely need more! I need more of these characters, this story & cannot wait to dive into Part 2! Seriously these characters were amazing & I love being able to relate to them. My heart goes out to Drew, and it was nearly beating out of my chest & this book had me crying in some parts. I need to know what happens next with everyone- not just Drew & Emma but every freaking one of these characters- & this story. I have no idea what the heck I was so scared of (ok maybe THAT ending was what I Feared 😂😂) & why I didn't read this book when it first came out. I am beating myself up for waiting so long to get to Drew's story but I absolutely loved it. 5⭐ out of 5⭐. 

Reread: Broken

Title: Broken
Series: Broken book 1
Author: Ellie Messe

Blurb:

Mama didn’t come home.
Daddy liked to hit.
Brothers followed suit.

So I ran.

I ran from that life.
I ran from myself.
I ran into him.

I have no experience with the game board we’re playing on, and that makes this a lethal game. One wrong move and my heart could land in the fire he’s created inside me. Worse, it could lead my past to his doorstep and it won’t just be my blood that taints this floor.

I should run. I need to run.

My father is the devil in a flesh suit, he won’t be happy until he paints this town red for my betrayal.

I should run. I need to run.

Because despite my feelings for Parker Hayes, the devil is coming and he wants what’s his.

Review:

Over the weekend I did a reread of Broken by Ellie Messe. Let me tell you this book is still Soo friggin amazing! I still absolutely love it. It's emotional and raw. One of my favorite reads of 2017. Seriously if you haven't read this book yet, what are you waiting for?
The story follows Haley who ran away from home with nothing but a wad of cash and a fake I.D. she boards the first bus out of town, landing her in Arizona- where the unexpected happens. She makes friends, and a home. Now with trouble breathing down thebsck of her neck she has to decide if she is going to run to protect herself or accept an offer that may be too good to be true- to protect her new family.
Such an amazing emotional gripping read. And still 5⭐ out of 5 ⭐.

Release Blitz: The Art of Dating

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SYNOPSIS

Six months ago, I was naïve, stupid, and whiney.
I believed in second chances.
Even when I was boyfriend-less, apartment less, and my best friend was on me about moving on.

Five months ago, one insignificant moment changed everything.
I met Logan.
I agreed to undergo his ridiculous boot camp to get Cole back.

Last month, a blip in time knocked my world on its axis.
It threw me into free fall without the courtesy of a warning or a safety net.

Yesterday, I ruined everything.
One action that broke two hearts.
I used to believe in second chances.

My name is Devina Marshal; this is the story of how everything went to shit.

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Review: 

"It's like a cliffhanger at the end of a really good book, you're floored by how great it was, but at the same time, you feel disappointment that it's over And physically ache to continue." 

4.5⭐ out of 5⭐ 

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Review: The Art of Dating

Title: The Art of Dating
Author: Ellie Messe
Releases: April 6th, 2018

Blurb:

Six months ago, I was naïve, stupid, and whiney.
I believed in second chances.
Even when I was boyfriend-less, apartment less, and my best friend was on me about moving on.

Five months ago, one insignificant moment changed everything.
I met Logan.
I agreed to undergo his ridiculous boot camp to get Cole back.

Last month, a blip in time knocked my world on its axis.
It threw me into free fall without the courtesy of a warning or a safety net.

Yesterday, I ruined everything.
One action that broke two hearts.
I used to believe in second chances.

My name is Devina Marshal; this is the story of how everything went to shit.

Review::

So, at first i wasn't going to start this book right away, bc i was super busy all day Sunday when i first got it. But after putting mini me to bed, i thought, oh, i will read a few chapters before going to bed myself. BOY WAS I WRONG!
The Art of Dating follows Davine, and how she is still wanting her ex-boyfriend Cole back. So, when she meets Logan who decides to help her try to win him back- she hesitantly agrees. Because what could possibly go wrong with that? Apparently everything.
"It's like a cliffhanger at the end of a really good book, you're floored by how great it was, but at the same time, you feel disappointment that it's over And physically ache to continue."
I loved this story. It was cute, fun, and light. I loved Logan- how could I not? And i related to Davine, probably more than i should have throughout the book. I loved getting lost in the story, and just a few chapters turned into me staying up half the night to finish the story. Because, who the hell needs sleep when there s answers to be had! And I needed answers. Yes, i will be paying for this in misery tomorrow, but right now? I'm blissfully happy, if not a little tired. I give this book 4.5⭐ out of 5⭐. I didn't want it to end.

Release Blitz: Broken

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From Ellie Messe comes her debut novel Broken.

Blurb:

Mama didn’t come home.

Daddy liked to hit.

Brothers followed suit.

So I ran.

I ran from that life.

I ran from myself.

I ran into him.

I have no experience with the game board we’re playing on, and that makes this a lethal game. One wrong move and my heart could land in the fire he’s created inside me. Worse, it could lead my past to his doorstep and it won’t just be my blood that taints this floor.  

I should run.  I need to run.

My father is the devil in a flesh suit, he won’t be happy until he paints this town red for my betrayal.

I should run. I need to run.

Because despite my feelings for Parker Hayes, the devil is coming and he wants what’s his.

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Excerpt:

I made forty bucks at VIN’s which is really good considering it’s just a dive bar, and HEAT is bloody packed tonight. Josh added two additional fire shows to appease the crowd and we’re making a killing. The usual banter between Drew and I has been on fire with all the people giving additional tips for funny bartenders.

Sliding three cocktails down the line, I spin to grab a clean towel when my freaking world comes to a halt.

“Hi Ryan.” Everything freezes.

Not just my body, but the blood in my veins, the heart in my chest, and the air in my lungs, they all freeze at that voice. The stillness is replaced by a vibration in my bones as I slowly turn around.

Messy, overgrown hair falls in blonde locks over familiar gray eyes. Jesus Christ…

“You were harder to find then I thought.” What the fuck, how is it- this isn’t- I don’t. I don’t know what’s happening. “Especially since you’re not blonde anymore.

I don’t speak, all I’m capable of doing is staring. I examine his nose, that despite being broken countless times remains straight. My eyes travel to his strong jaw that’s slightly dusted with facial hair. Jesus Christ, it’s actually him.

“You alight, Hales?” Drew’s hand falls on my lower back, and despite my hate for being touched, he grounds me as I stare into the eyes of my long lost brother. “Move along friend.”

Kaylan lets out a dark chuckle that isn’t friendly. “How about you go back to work, friend. This is important.”

“I’m sure it is, but this is a business and she has work to do. So, I'm going to ask politely that you order your drink and move along.”

“I’m not here to drink, I’m here to talk to Ryan.” I shudder at the name.

Ryan’s dead. She died in that hell hole a year and a half ago.

My review for Broken is Here

About the Author

I'm a fun loving book dragon who has the ability to make sailors blush with colorful language and obscene gestures. I love reading, mostly romance, young adult and new age. I'm a part of a BANGerangin' book club that is guaranteed to be better than yours. I like to spend my days wondering around department stores while reading erotica out loud, scaring the piss out of people, and playing "The floor is lava". (Adulting is lame.)

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Blurb:

Mama didn’t come home.

Daddy liked to hit.

Brothers followed suit.

So I ran.

I ran from that life.

I ran from myself.

I ran into him.

I have no experience with the game board we’re playing on, and that makes this a lethal game. One wrong move and my heart could land in the fire he’s created inside me. Worse, it could lead my past to his doorstep and it won’t just be my blood that taints this floor.  

I should run.  I need to run.

My father is the devil in a flesh suit, he won’t be happy until he paints this town red for my betrayal.

I should run. I need to run.

Because despite my feelings for Parker Hayes, the devil is coming and he wants what’s his.

You guys need to check out this book!! I absolutely loved it!!

You can check out my full review Here.