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daisyloops's review against another edition
3.0
I like the concept and the ending but the beginning and various other moments were painfully slow.
tlea's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it!! Honestly, this is the best book I have read in a long time. It has everything I love when I'm reading romances - emotion, fun, likable characters, a good pace, great supporting characters, giggles & heat. Cameron & Violet were fantastic. While I'm looking forward to the future books in the Connolly Brothers series, I have to admit to hoping that Dillon gets his chance to shine. I loved what he brought to this story.
dmconnolly1's review against another edition
5.0
Breaking Without You was an amazing story that had tears flowing. This story really hit home and I am so glad I got to read it. The characters are all interesting and I can’t wait to read everyone else’s story! Love this new series.
inmyhumbleopinion's review against another edition
4.0
I honestly don’t know how to review this book. Objectively it is a great story. The second chance romance was sweet and sexy. My problem is that Violet’s issues hit way too close to home for me and it dragged me down. Break out the tissues and gird your loins and enjoy.
sware65's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a heartfelt read dealing with issues that most people try to avoid talking about.
The book starts with a lost friend with no explanation as to why she took her own life.
I loved the friendship between Violet, Sienna and Harmony but can they help each other through this hard time.
Cameron has returned home to help save his family bar but his relationship with his brothers is so tense after he left years before.
Will he be able to reconnect with his lost love Violet after he left her heartbroken with no explanation.
I loved their chemistry and connection but with so much up in the air is it just too hard.
Tough subjects tackled brilliantly.
This is a must read and I can't wait to read the stories of the friends and family of Violet and Cameron.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
The book starts with a lost friend with no explanation as to why she took her own life.
I loved the friendship between Violet, Sienna and Harmony but can they help each other through this hard time.
Cameron has returned home to help save his family bar but his relationship with his brothers is so tense after he left years before.
Will he be able to reconnect with his lost love Violet after he left her heartbroken with no explanation.
I loved their chemistry and connection but with so much up in the air is it just too hard.
Tough subjects tackled brilliantly.
This is a must read and I can't wait to read the stories of the friends and family of Violet and Cameron.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
tamyinor's review against another edition
4.0
New series from Carrie Ann Ryan.
This series is a bit heavier than some of her other series - although given the name Fractures Connections, it's not a great surprise. This series is with Mace's sisters from Fallen Ink.
Still a great read & I can't wait for Harmony and Brendon's story & then Sienna & Aiden.
It was fun to watch how the girls interacted & how Violet & Cameron were able to achieve their HEA.
This series is a bit heavier than some of her other series - although given the name Fractures Connections, it's not a great surprise. This series is with Mace's sisters from Fallen Ink.
Still a great read & I can't wait for Harmony and Brendon's story & then Sienna & Aiden.
It was fun to watch how the girls interacted & how Violet & Cameron were able to achieve their HEA.
bookgeek117's review against another edition
4.0
The story took a bit for me to get into because of how the book started. This wasn't because of anything bad just my personal life. I did enjoy the story. Loved the narrator, Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell.
karentje's review against another edition
4.0
A heartwarming second chance at love story, that lays the groundwork for a new series, linked to the Montgomery Ink – Colorado Spring series.
Violet and Cameron used to be a couple, but then Cameron left, suddenly and without an explanation. Life happens and several years later they are thrown into each other’s path again. The strength of their connection is very clear and convincing, even with so much time having past. The only thing that I had a harder time believing was the reason behind his mysterious disappearance as well as how that cause a break between Cameron and his brothers too. Not that it wasn’t a serious enough issue, it absolutely was, but rather the way they all cut ties without talking things over bugged me some.
Violet spends a lot of time in introspection, so we have a clear idea of who she is and what she’s feeling, but it does sometimes take away a little of the action and pacing of the story. She’s having an understandably hard time coping with the loss of her friend, Alison, and figuring out if she can trust Cameron with her heart again. As a result, there’s quite an air of sadness permeating the story that never completely lifts. I’d have liked it better if there had been more opportunities for Cameron and Violet to enjoy the actually falling in love part of their relationship. We basically leave them when the good part is only just starting.
The Connolly brothers are both lovable and frustrating, and communication so isn’t their thing. However, I really liked the “brothers reunite” storyline and in fact, I loved it as much as the romance between Violet and Cameron. Dillon is my favorite and though still young, it would be lovely to have him get his own HFN/HEA throughout the course of this series.
Narration: both Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell are amazing and definitely joining the ranks of my favorite narrators! They have such wonderful voices, so pleasant to listen to, and I loved all the emotion and intensity they bring to their performance. I also really loved how they interpreted the voices for all the different characters and I think their voices really meshed well together in this book.
Violet and Cameron used to be a couple, but then Cameron left, suddenly and without an explanation. Life happens and several years later they are thrown into each other’s path again. The strength of their connection is very clear and convincing, even with so much time having past. The only thing that I had a harder time believing was the reason behind his mysterious disappearance as well as how that cause a break between Cameron and his brothers too. Not that it wasn’t a serious enough issue, it absolutely was, but rather the way they all cut ties without talking things over bugged me some.
Violet spends a lot of time in introspection, so we have a clear idea of who she is and what she’s feeling, but it does sometimes take away a little of the action and pacing of the story. She’s having an understandably hard time coping with the loss of her friend, Alison, and figuring out if she can trust Cameron with her heart again. As a result, there’s quite an air of sadness permeating the story that never completely lifts. I’d have liked it better if there had been more opportunities for Cameron and Violet to enjoy the actually falling in love part of their relationship. We basically leave them when the good part is only just starting.
The Connolly brothers are both lovable and frustrating, and communication so isn’t their thing. However, I really liked the “brothers reunite” storyline and in fact, I loved it as much as the romance between Violet and Cameron. Dillon is my favorite and though still young, it would be lovely to have him get his own HFN/HEA throughout the course of this series.
Narration: both Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell are amazing and definitely joining the ranks of my favorite narrators! They have such wonderful voices, so pleasant to listen to, and I loved all the emotion and intensity they bring to their performance. I also really loved how they interpreted the voices for all the different characters and I think their voices really meshed well together in this book.
booklvrkat's review against another edition
4.0
Second chances are one of my Top 5 for go-to's when reading. I think this one hit to young for me though. I enjoy the author's stories, but this one was heart rending. Rip it out, throw it on the floor and stomp it heart rending. It's like when you choose specific movies when you need a therapeutic cry (ex: Steel Magnolias, Beaches). This book will do it. It's also a love story, and your heart will be full although bruised certainly.