Broken Reign

It dragged a bit...the pacing was mellowed down, and there was no actual build up...<br />But the characters were fine...there was chemistry, and the expectations, even though the real reason for the "anger" leashed out from the H, didn't really have the right reasoning...LOL, and for me, it felt a bit childish, at the least!<br /><br />Ah, I guess, with everything that was ever written, there isn't much "new" to write about, but the approach in sounding "fresh", well, that can be a challenge...and a goal for each writer to achieve if they want!

I loved it so much! Star crossed enemies to lovers and so suspenseful!<br />I’ve read almost all of the author’s books and this one might be my favourite so far. Same interesting characters, great banter and some unexpected suspenseful moments that I’ve come to love so much in this darker romance story. <br /><br />And can I say just how much the guy on the cover fits Tobias? Perfection <br /><br /><br /><br />4.5 stars <br />Arc team review

This one wasn’t for me. It didn’t hold my attention, as this wasn’t really an enemies to lovers. <br /><br />Audiobook

Unfortunately this wasn’t a favorite. I just don’t think Harrison is an author for me anymore, which is a shame because I really loved her older works. I think the problem for me is that all of her new books revolve around uber rich anti-heroes, and that’s fine but it’s been every single release in a row.. They all just start to blend in together.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9Gsw1BsphoZ19Pkl7xKSI9N-UXo70w9dpn1dKBXY0sVCqVlK0cu1VsTupelqDtMiWAVGSXImBGNDWVNh6nWIEq7GRTcKF7KI3XW6Z0FuUHditpk2dZpY2h31P3w0aBOhM0AU3BNEaP6Jhf80ajTfUPxuKmx_1b9HEGXAxQaxsAQr-AloPvibh2U9M=s564" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1646535412i/32652402._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a><br><br><b> <a href="http://mybook.to/brokenreign" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon</a> </b><br><br>Tobias has been looking for Skye for decades. Now that he's found her, he's not letting her go. He's hired her to be his legal counsel, never letting on that she's more than just his lawyer. But she's looking for the same thing - to find who is responsible for her parents' deaths, just as he's looking for the same thing. Together they can take on anything.<br><br><img height="320" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1646535412i/32652403._SY540_.jpg" width="320" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br>This world full of damaged billionaires is a dark one with secrets and things best left unrevealed. I've loved all the couples - the anti-heroes and the fierce women who bring them to their knees. Skye is tough, strong and smart and loves her family fiercely. Tobias is the perfect match for her, looking for answers, looking for the girl from all those years ago who's now the fierce woman he's fallen in love with. Now I can't wait for more this intriguing, suspenseful world the author has created.<br><br><img height="320" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1646535412i/32652404._SY540_.jpg" width="320" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><i>ARC provided by author for an honest review.</i><br><br>Review / Release Blitz: <i> <a href="https://livethrubooks.blogspot.com/2022/03/review-release-blitz-broken-reign-by.html" rel="nofollow noopener">Live Through Books Blog.</a> </i><br><br><b><a href="https://livethrubooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Blog</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livethroughbooksblog/" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LiveThroughBooksBlog/" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/livethrubooks" rel="nofollow noopener">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/profile/86326550" rel="nofollow noopener">Bookbub</a></b>

Broken Reign / Ava Harrison<br />Twenty years ago, a terrible massacre had happened – two children survived:<br /> one was a criminal's son – the other was a local girl – both celebrating their birthday, both lost everything and everyone….<br />When Tobias meets sky again, he cannot believe she is a lawyer who represents his sworn enemy. He also cannot believe she does not remember him<br />But he needs her for information so he makes her work for him <br />except that from means to an end she becomes life itself…<br />Sky knows there is much she does not remember; she knows her father is hiding things and she needs to know!<br />She also knows Tobias has shady business, that there is much more to him then meets the eye and that he makes her blood boil!<br />I love them both! Tobias is hot! And sky proves she is equal to him or to any other mafia man who comes in her way – I laughed so much at her encounters with them!!!<br />"she's the type of woman that wars are started for. Men would kill to protect"<br />Only when Sky is that woman – she is the one that saves the man – literally!<br />And Tobias – he is not a good man but you fall for him anyways!<br />"an invisible thread tethers us, a bond no one will ever understand"<br />This book is a standalone in the CURRUPT EMPIRE world #mafia<br /> Together with: corrupt kingdom, Tarnished empire, Ruthless monarch and Shattered dynasty. For those who have read the books – I love the visits of other characters, the friendship and supporting each other.<br /> For those who haven't – it is not necessary for the plot and AH gives all the background you might need.

It takes only a minute for Tobias' past to come back to haunt him, but when he is on a mission to bring down the man who killed his family, will the resurrection of the little girl who saved him be too much to deal with? Sky is now all grown up and although she feels a connection to Tobias, she also come into the story with revenge on her mind. Can the two work through the bad to get to the good? Or will their love affair be too good to be real? With emotions running high and pages that cannot seem to go fast enough this was a great read. Redemption and Revenge intertwine and make this another story from Ava Harrison that should not be missed.

It was a very slow build and then near the end it was explosive of all the information and action at ones.<br /><br />I did enjoy them, but I am one that enjoys the chase and not easily give in. So it was up my ally and slow is sometimes a very good thing.<br />I did love how they knew each other and what things they have to remember them.

DNF at 76%<br /><br />I didn’t mind parts of the book, I liked the characters, but it just dragged on. It was more than half way through before their was any romance between the two and it felt like their relationship wasn’t the main plot of the book. Beyond this, I didn’t really feel a growth in their relationship and their love for each other did feel present, like they had a connection 20 years ago and that is what they are basing their love on.<br /><br />Overall I just got bored of the book.

Wow what an amazing enemies to lovers ride filled with suspense, mystery and so many twists.<br />Tobias Kosta is a powerful man attempting to right the wrongs of his childhood. He has made many enemies and his choices have been questionable, but he is attempting the leave the underworld behind. <br />Skye Matthews is a lawyer on a mission to give justice to the innocent and take down crime one criminal at a time. The moment they meet in the courtroom the sizzle is palpable. Tobias needs a new attorney and he always gets who and what he wants. He waltzes into Skye's boss and demands she become his. <br />Skye soon finds herself working for this enigma of a man and he is the most arrogant, demanding client she has ever encountered. They soon realize they their lives are somehow intertwined, with secrets, tragedy, heartbreak and also so much deceit. <br />I loved the sassy, smart, sexually charged banter between this couple! What a crazy and unexpected journey ! <br />~~Michele McMullen ~~