Title: A Life Less Broken
Author: Margaret McHeyzer
Published: 9 May 2014
****CONTAINS DISTRESSING CONTENT*****
Only suitable for 18+
*STAND ALONE*
On a day like any other, Allyn Sommers went off to work, not knowing
that her life was about to be irrevocably and horrifically altered.
Three years later, Allyn is still a prisoner in her own home held
captive by harrowing fear. Broken and damaged, Allyn seeks help from someone
that fate brought her.
Dr. Dominic Shriver is a psychiatrist who’s drawn to difficult cases. He
must push past his own personal battles to help Allyn fight her monsters and
nightmares.
Is Dr. Shriver the answer to her healing?
Can Allyn overcome the broken?
***** 5 GUT WRENCHING STARS *****
OMG – Margaret McHeyzer – I think you have tipped me over the edge. LOVED THIS STORY.
I cannot express how much this book captivated and mesmerized me with
its extraordinary storyline of pain, suffering, hurt, trust, tenderness, healing
and love.
From the Prologue it had me crying big fat tears for Allyn. In those first few pages I knew I was going
to go on an emotional rollercoaster – and OMG it was so worth the ride.
This is not your typical romance book.
It is filled with so much more.
It really is gut wrenching at times as it is so real and raw. You will feel the emotions as you read this
story. Your heart will break and it will
smile.
It is written beautifully in the first person which helps you understand
and feel what the characters are going through.
The way Margaret conveys and expresses her characters emotions and
feelings is beyond brilliant. It is so
intense, vivid and clear. I felt
everything they felt. I was right there
with them.
Allyn is a young, energetic strawberry blonde who is attacked by
predators who abuse, hurt and damage her beyond repair. Her life will never be the same. Will she ever be able to find freedom and
happiness within herself?
Dominic is a psychiatrist who deals with challenging and difficult cases. He is strong, independent, has his own
insecurities, but lives his life helping and putting others needs first. In my mind he is completely beautiful inside
and out. So sincere, tender, caring,
loving and the most handsome hero I think I have read to date.
It is almost like destiny is bringing them together. Allyn needs help and happens to watch a show
where Dominic is mentioned. She takes
the first step in trying to help herself after 3 long years of torture and
calls his clinic. He agrees to see her.
The plot, twists and turns really came out and hit me head on. I really wasn’t expecting any of it. Exactly what I love in a book. Just didn’t see it coming. I was riveted by it.
The journey these two take together is absolutely brilliant and
inspiring. I really don’t have enough
words to describe how it made me feel.
It is a long and hard road they endure, but Dominic is always there for
Allyn. She is the light in his life. Will he be able to heal her and show her that
life really is something to cherish.
It reaffirmed for me that even when you are down – no matter how black
it is - there is always light at the end of the tunnel wishing and hoping to
free you of whatever it is that troubles you.
There will always come that time where you can be free and spread your
wings.
I was ecstatically surprised when I read the epilogue. The fact that Margaret gave us all closure was
perfect. I smiled from ear to ear as
punishment was delivered in a shocking and horrific manner. As the saying goes – what goes around comes
around. Karma – I believe it in.
There are so many quotes/scenes in the book that I wanted to add and
share, but I don't want to give to much away, so will update this review after
its release date.
Margaret McHeyzer – I love your work.
One of the Best I’ve read this year.
Congratulations on A Life Less Broken – It really is Brilliant.
