His confidence shattered for failing to save his sister’s life, Detective Jay Rawlings insists he be left alone to live the lonesome cowboy life. But when the woman he once loved, Tess MacLean, returns to his ranch with a killer and the police in hot pursuit, Jay suddenly has to face the demons from his past. A past he would change if he could - starting with convincing Tess that their love deserves a second chance.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Shattered by Kate Kelly is a novel that hit the e-book stands on September this year. A romantic suspense that features a stalker killer and a past from which both the hero and heroine are trying to find their way out of, Shattered was a novel that I enjoyed reading.
When 27 year old Tess MacLean makes her way back to South Dakota after a 3 year period, its not at all how she has envisioned a return trip home back to everything familiar would be. With a killer close to her heels, Tess runs to the only person that she can count on, her ex-fiance Jay Rawlings who made it painfully clear to her during their last encounter that she was no longer needed in his life.
Jay is a man who kids himself into believing that all is right in his world by pushing away that nightmarish night from 3 years ago when everything in his professional and personal life turned upside down. Refusing to give anything a second chance to shatter his world once again, Jay believes that keeping people that he cares about at arms length is the way to live. However, once again when Tess tumbles into his life, needing him more than ever, there is little he can do to say no and turn her away.
Rusty skills that Jay has not used for far too long help him uncover the clues as to why Tess's life might be in danger, the clues opening up a whole lot of mess that seems far more serious than he had believed at first. And to say that Tess once again opens up old wounds that has far from healed is an understatement.
Jay and Tess's love had been a fiery and all consuming one before their future had vaporised right in front of them. And once again, those old feelings hit Jay with full force until he has no choice but to give in and experience that heady magic that had once been his life until he had pushed away the one woman who means everything to him.
A killer who is far too close to home than either Tess or Jay envisions stalks them both, biding his time until towards the very end where Jay has to confront his past demons once again to find closure from the nightmares that have been a constant presence in his life for far too long.
I loved Tess's character far more than I loved Jay. Maybe it had something to do with that inner courage within Tess that refuses to give up or maybe because she is the straightforward type of heroine that I love so much. For me, Jay was a trifle bit too caught up in the past, maybe rightfully so at first, but there were times when I wanted to poke him in the chest and point towards Tess and their happily ever after. But in the end, Kelly managed to deliver an ending that fits, her writing style which is what made the story work for me at all times.
Shattered is a story of second chances blended well with suspense elements that guarantees an enjoyable read. Recommended for fans of the genre.
Blog Rating=3.75/5
Reviewed by: Maldivian Book Reviewer (MBR)
When 27 year old Tess MacLean makes her way back to South Dakota after a 3 year period, its not at all how she has envisioned a return trip home back to everything familiar would be. With a killer close to her heels, Tess runs to the only person that she can count on, her ex-fiance Jay Rawlings who made it painfully clear to her during their last encounter that she was no longer needed in his life.
Jay is a man who kids himself into believing that all is right in his world by pushing away that nightmarish night from 3 years ago when everything in his professional and personal life turned upside down. Refusing to give anything a second chance to shatter his world once again, Jay believes that keeping people that he cares about at arms length is the way to live. However, once again when Tess tumbles into his life, needing him more than ever, there is little he can do to say no and turn her away.
Rusty skills that Jay has not used for far too long help him uncover the clues as to why Tess's life might be in danger, the clues opening up a whole lot of mess that seems far more serious than he had believed at first. And to say that Tess once again opens up old wounds that has far from healed is an understatement.
Jay and Tess's love had been a fiery and all consuming one before their future had vaporised right in front of them. And once again, those old feelings hit Jay with full force until he has no choice but to give in and experience that heady magic that had once been his life until he had pushed away the one woman who means everything to him.
A killer who is far too close to home than either Tess or Jay envisions stalks them both, biding his time until towards the very end where Jay has to confront his past demons once again to find closure from the nightmares that have been a constant presence in his life for far too long.
I loved Tess's character far more than I loved Jay. Maybe it had something to do with that inner courage within Tess that refuses to give up or maybe because she is the straightforward type of heroine that I love so much. For me, Jay was a trifle bit too caught up in the past, maybe rightfully so at first, but there were times when I wanted to poke him in the chest and point towards Tess and their happily ever after. But in the end, Kelly managed to deliver an ending that fits, her writing style which is what made the story work for me at all times.
Shattered is a story of second chances blended well with suspense elements that guarantees an enjoyable read. Recommended for fans of the genre.
Blog Rating=3.75/5
Reviewed by: Maldivian Book Reviewer (MBR)
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I finished Shattered about a week ago and am still thinking about it. It was that good. The struggles between Jay and Tess. They had loads of reasons to stay away from each other, but Ms Kelly deftly shows us the reasons why they can't stay away from each other. The suspense part of this story had me trying to guess the bad guy from the start, and with loads of twists, I had a great deal of fun, and no, I didn't get it right. This writer knows how to tell a tale.
I loved the way she plucks the reader and plops her down in the middle of this imaginary world and has her so involved with Jay and Tess' lives. Good job! Highly recommended.
I loved the way she plucks the reader and plops her down in the middle of this imaginary world and has her so involved with Jay and Tess' lives. Good job! Highly recommended.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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A mere 2-stars for me. The story sounded great and the reviews that I read were promising, but Shattered simply didn't do it for me. Jay is a former detective who questions his courage and response in a life-altering situation involving his sister; something that occurred 3-years ago. Tess is the woman he loved, but whom he drove away in the aftermath of that tragedy. Tess goes off to the other side of South Dakota while Jay becomes essentially a recluse on the ranch he works with his father, Tom. Fast forward to current day and in circumstances that seem beyond remotely plausible, Tess ends up as a pawn in avenging the situation from 3-years ago. Who does she reach out to for help? The man who drove her away. Of course.
Their romance didn't engage me. Issues for me include repeated references to Tess' strength and ability to be a partner to Jay which seems very much at odds with her landing at his ranch in the first place and contributing little more than good dinners once she arrives. A bigger issue is the idea that in the middle of what is a major mess in her life Tess and Jay "need to get away for a few hours". Really? If someone was after me will ill intent, I don't think that I'd ponder a brief trip to take my mind off of it. I think that every brain cell would be solely focused on catching the bad guys. And then there's the way that Jay talks to her from time to time which borders on condescending. While I like the alpha male concept, let's have some respect for the woman you're supposed to be all twisty about. Being frustrated because your investigation has hit a roadblock doesn't entitle you to talk down to your 'partner'. Finally (and I can't say much about this without giving something away) murders are typically big news and media outlets tend to pick up on those stories and include pictures of the perpetrators. If you've read the book, you'll know where I'm headed.
To end my thoughts on a high note, the author did keep me guessing about who the bad guy was. I went back and forth between the two most likely culprits and while I ultimately got it right, the twists and turns kept me guessing. I just wish that Shattered had more in the plus column.
Their romance didn't engage me. Issues for me include repeated references to Tess' strength and ability to be a partner to Jay which seems very much at odds with her landing at his ranch in the first place and contributing little more than good dinners once she arrives. A bigger issue is the idea that in the middle of what is a major mess in her life Tess and Jay "need to get away for a few hours". Really? If someone was after me will ill intent, I don't think that I'd ponder a brief trip to take my mind off of it. I think that every brain cell would be solely focused on catching the bad guys. And then there's the way that Jay talks to her from time to time which borders on condescending. While I like the alpha male concept, let's have some respect for the woman you're supposed to be all twisty about. Being frustrated because your investigation has hit a roadblock doesn't entitle you to talk down to your 'partner'. Finally (and I can't say much about this without giving something away) murders are typically big news and media outlets tend to pick up on those stories and include pictures of the perpetrators. If you've read the book, you'll know where I'm headed.
To end my thoughts on a high note, the author did keep me guessing about who the bad guy was. I went back and forth between the two most likely culprits and while I ultimately got it right, the twists and turns kept me guessing. I just wish that Shattered had more in the plus column.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good !
I really enjoyed the entire book. It was pretty intense from start to finish. I found the story line kept me guessing.
Published 1 month ago by TD
3.0 out of 5 stars
An easy read
Although it was readable, I found myself telling the main characters who they should be chasing. A slightly frustrating read in that respect, predictable. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Holly
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good light reading
I enjoyed this book but didn't find it as gripping as some of the others, can't say its a bad book, and I would tell friends about it
Published 2 months ago by Ba rbara J. Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars
spicy romance
Shattered by Kate Kelly is a great suspense - and yes, spicier than what I'm used to - but I must say that I enjoyed the story and I couldn't wait to get to the end. Read more
Published 12 months ago by R.A. Giggie
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good plot, decent writing
Tessa MacLean was running for her life. Her boss was trying to kill her, had already killed a co-worker and she had no idea why. Read more
Published 14 months ago by A Voracious Reader
3.0 out of 5 stars
pass for me
Tess is a likeable character but Jay just annoyed me. He spends the whole book plagued with guilt over something that was not his fault... Read more
Published 15 months ago by dreamon
1.0 out of 5 stars
I kept waiting and waiting...
I'm not a person to waste time on reviews. I read them but I don't write them. In fact, this is my first review ever about anything. I have a feeling it won't be the last. Read more
Published 15 months ago by vmumm_55
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book for hopeless romantics!
I loved this book! The entire time I was trying to guess who the killer was! The romance was there, the mystery kept me interested and not able to put the boom down!
Published 16 months ago by candice
3.0 out of 5 stars
Tedious love story
The story held my interest, but the idea of two adults who love each other constantly assuming they don't love each other is annoying at best. Read more
Published 16 months ago by loves2read
4.0 out of 5 stars
An action packed romantic suspense.
SHATTERED by Kate Kelly is a entertaining romantic suspense story.
The heroine Tess is strong and capable, but willing to bend when necessary. Read more
The heroine Tess is strong and capable, but willing to bend when necessary. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Elysa Hendricks
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Kate Kelly has had a life-long love affair with books, but writing came in fits and starts. She didn't take it seriously until her forties. Now she can't get along without it. She finaled in the RWA Golden Heart contest in 2001 and won the Daphne du Maurier 2006. She has the good fortune to live on the east coast of Canada with her husband (the children have flown away). She writes, grow herbs and perennials and sails when the wind blows her way.
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