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Broken by Vanessa Vale, Helen Hardt

snaze6's review

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4.0

The conclusion of the Billion Heirs series is a second chance romance with so many secrets.

Chance Bridger experienced a significant amount of suffering at his father’s hands, but he didn’t know the worst of it until his high school girlfriend comes back to town as the FBI agent investigating a murder where he is one of the prime suspects.

Avery was the love of his life who disappeared without a word one day after they made love in the spring on the edge of the Bridger Ranch. She comes to town with an attitude ties up with the cruel letter she got signed by Chance.

I enjoyed this book, but I was a little disappointed because it felt like it was rushed. A few more chapters could have been written to really bring closure to the many secrets uncovered and to make some introductions long overdue. There were several things that were brought up and then quickly glossed over.

My favorite part of this series has been the three brothers bonding and having each other’s backs. The murky business dealings of their father were somewhat brushed over after being a significant factor in the storyline in the previous books. It was a little anticlimactic in how that was resolved especially after Chance discovers his father’s secret files.

I received a free ARC from the authors and their PR company; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.

bagelpapi's review

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3.0

2.5 stars. At least we found out who the murderer was.

nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review

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5.0

And the last one falls!! Chance has watched is newly found brothers find true love all while keeping his heart under lock and key. But when Avery returns as the FBI investigator in charge of the case against Chance, their chemistry could not be denied. But with reconnection comes questions and answers no one was prepared for, leading Chance and Avery to make the decision to move forward or break for the final time. Can you love someone you thought made the ultimate betrayal? Or will true love prevail? Hold onto your hats - this is going to get bumpy. With more twists and turns than a rollercoaster and emotions running rampant this was the perfect ending to the series. Finding love after hurt could not make for a better HEA.

tlea's review

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4.0

I really enjoyed this final book in The Billion Heirs series and while it could be read as a standalone, there is an ongoing storyline that is best enjoyed if you're familiar with the previous books. In many ways this was my favourite of the trilogy. Chance finally gets his girl in a wonderful second chance romance. However, everything that wasn't directly related to the romance felt a bit weak. What was the professional impact on Avery? The big secret that Avery was keeping from Chance and took up so much book space, at the end got barely a mention of how this dramatic life change impacted everyone.
I really liked this book, but I just can't give it 5*.

mnhockeymomreads's review

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4.0

Chance Bridger has sort of been a mystery to readers throughout this series. While he grew up on the ranch, it is clear that he hasn’t had the perfect life. His father made his life very difficult. Some may think Chance’s life was glamorous given that his father had so much money, but the things that make a life wonderful aren’t what money can buy. As the investigation continues and starts to narrow in on Chance his past blows into town. Avery Marsh. The girl that got away, and the girl that broke Chance’s heart is back. When Avery Marsh left Bayfield, Montana she hoped she never would return. Now in her new role in the FBI she is back, and facing the man that broke her heart 15 years ago.
When this couple came face to face after 15 years of being apart I almost squealed with excitement. It was so perfect. A lot has happened for both of these characters in the last 15 years, and they each have their own idea of what broke them apart. They are both hurt, and have dealt with challenges and life away from each other.
I really love how this author duo showed us the bone deep connection that Avery and Chance have. It is easy to tell readers that they are meant to be together, but it is another to show readers. Avery and Chance are drawn to each other, and thrive when the other is near. They have an intense emotional and physical connection, and it is STEAMY! So steamy, and just the right amount.
When the past interferes in their future I was holding my breath….this HEA was 15 years in the making and so hard earned. I also thought I couldn’t hate a character more than Jonathan Bridger, after the previous books. But nope, his evil continues. As much as I hate him, he also gave us these three amazing brothers that we all fell in love with. I am sad that this Bridger brothers series is over, but so happy that we got to meet them and their amazing women that make them so happy! I hope that Vanessa Vale and Helen Hardt give us more, because these books were amazing!

kristisam's review

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5.0

I’ve loved this Billion Heirs series and Chance and Avery’s second chance love story was the perfect way to end it. Their complicated journey is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. So many secrets and twisted lies to keep you completely captivated until the very end. I highly recommend adding this trilogy to your TBR.

elegantfantasy_blogs's review

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1.0

This book was so disappointing and I don't understand how has it gotten so many good ratings. I wasn't aware that it is part of a series so I'm guessing that it's connected to a mysterious crime that took place in this town. I didn't really feel the chemistry between Chance & Avery. They got together very easily and there wasn't much of angst like I expected there to be. Chance should've been more pissed considering A very hid his son from him for fourteen freaking years all because of a silly misunderstanding. Avery was so frustrating and had so many chances of telling Chance the truth but she chose to run away like a coward and kept him in the dark until the very end. Her mother was another vile and selfish character and I couldn't understand how they still let her be a part of their lives when she and Chance's father were solely responsible for their separation. I felt so angry when she did not face any consequences, especially when she was telling Chance the half baked truth when their son was in the hospital. Every character was superficial and I could not feel the bond between any of them. Also the mystery regarding the killer was handled so lightly and by that time, I was bored by the plot so I started to skip some paragraphs which is why the identity of the culprit hit me out of nowhere. The plot has lots of potential but the execution was very poor tbh. Do not waste your time on it if you are looking for a serious and complex thriller to read.

corksandcovers's review

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5.0

“Two lost souls. A past that collides with the present. And secrets. So many secrets…”

Dare I say this was my favorite of the 3 in the series??? Avery is a special agent in the FBI investigating a murder in her hometown in which she hasn’t been in 15 years. She not only has to return to the place she swore she never would but also has to face the man that broke her heart because oh yeah! He’s the prime suspect in the case

paytonbox21's review

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4.0

The conclusion of the Billion Heirs finished the story so well! Avery being the FBI agent in charge of their case was perfect for her and Chance to reconnect. They had a heartbreaking story where so many people fought to keep them apart for selfish reasons. Avery is keeping a major secret from Chance that I didn’t see coming and I wish that story line could have been flushed out a little more on the back end, but other than that I loved this book!

valentinepr's review

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