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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Katie Kearney

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet Book 1) By Aleya Michelle. This is a prime example of a five star story in my opinion. Not once did I not feel a deep connection with not only the storyline but the characters also. The author does a wonderful job of writing emotions that readers can feel deep down while reading this incredible story. There’s times my heart was just breaking while reading Emily and Jaxon’s story, and I truly couldn’t ask for better written characters because they are complex, flawed and relatable. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. I truly can’t wait for more! Five stars all the way, bring on the next!

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle

Well this book was like nothing i’ve read before. It does say whether its past or present, and it does help set the timeline for all the events happening.

While not giving anything away, I will say I sympathized with both characters, one made the decision that was thought best for the situation, and the other while blindsided, eventually was able to continue on.
My only complaint, was the ending! How could you DO that and leave me hanging?! Can’t wait for the next one.

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Abandoned By Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet #1) by Aleya Michelle was a great read from beginning to end. I have read one or two books by this author before and I absolutely loved them. This was no different. I was feeling sad and heartbroken reading parts of this book but it was well worth it. Jaxon Mayer and Emily Saunders were the “IT” couple.
Jaxon knew when he spotted Emily that first time that he was in love. He was a jock but he was a sweetheart. He always put Emily first. Emily was in gymnastics and she was amazing. They had everything going for them. Then one night a car accident changed it all. Emily disappeared with no explanation. Jaxon was heartbroken and on a downward spiral. No one has heard from Emily in months and Jaxon starts to wonder if Emily cared for him as much as he cared for her or if it was all a game. When Jaxon and Emily finally come face to face, the secrets are exposed. Can Jaxon forgive Emily? Will they be able to rekindle what they had? I loved this book about young love and possibly a second chance.

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Jana Teppih

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abandoned by Love is the opening to Aleya Michelle’s Shattered Hearts Duet. It will shatter your heart … it will leave you broken and crying and in the dark … it will make you understand how one moment in time, one simple decision, can change your life irrevocably … Abandoned by Love is the story of a life altering choice that changes the lives of everyone involved.
Jaxon Mayer and Emily Saunders are childhood sweethearts. They are insanely happy and have a bright future ahead of them. They seemed to be living a charmed life and then, one decision, rips their lives apart. I love how the story moves between past and present; I love how it is told from different point of views.
It is a story of how we deal with the life altering events. It is a test that shows us what we are made of and how we go towards our future from that point onward. We need to remember that Jaxon and Emily are young, very young and it is the first test that the life is throwing at them and the Shattered Hearts duet is their journey. I am looking forward to finding how where their journey will take them to!

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Ana Cortes

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This started off with the incident of why the abandonment. And I liked that, no guessing on what will happen. I think because of how it started you are hooked from the start. So the plot I enjoyed. It was very heartbreaking reading about their pain and despair. At the same time I did get annoyed with them. More so with him than her. I am not a big fan of going back into the past and then to present, so this happened a lot. I get that many enjoy the going back and seeing how they were. Just not for me. This book does stop in a cliffhanger, and yes I would get the next because I want to know what happens. Now lets just wait for book 2.

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle by Tausha Treadway

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle. This is such an emotional read. I laughed, I cried, I got angry. Its the story of Jaxon Mayer & Emily Saunders who fell in love at a very young age. Jaxon was a good baseball player and Emily was a gymnast. Their whole lives were about each other only, every second they could spend together they did. They didn’t party with friends, they didn’t go out with friends they were always together until one fateful night and they went to a party together. All I’m going to say is a drunk driver was involved and it doesn’t end well. It changes Emily & Jaxon’s future forever. This story goes back and forth between the present , past and future and I loved the way it was written. This is a sweet, heartbreaking story so be prepared to get involved! I loved it.

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Angelina Frazzini

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle is book one of the Shattered Hearts Duet. This book is so powerful and I couldn’t put it down!

Jaxon and Emily have a love like no other until an accident changes everything. Emily doesn’t expect anything from Jaxon but makes a decision for the both of them that changes their lives. Jaxon has no idea how his life ended up this way but he doesn’t want to deal with the pain.

This book was so emotional. I couldn’t put it down even though my feelings were all over the place. I was frustrated in the beginning with Jaxon’s character. I felt he was being a little selfish but had to remind myself that he didn’t have all the information I had. He redeemed himself as did Emily. These characters were great and very relatable. I don’t know what I would have done if I were in their shoes. It was definitely thought provoking without ruining the story. I can’t wait to read book two.

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Crystal Davidson

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The blurb hooked me right away. I’m a sucker for tragic love affairs and second chance love stories.
Emily and Jax are passionately in love and on the track straight to marriage, when Emily leaves him with nothing but a note. Jax feels it’s because of “the accident” that could have been prevented had Jax listened to her. But theres more to it than he knows.
This story has edge of your seat suspense and fear from the very first page! However, I must warn that there is Teenage/Young Adult Drinking and Driving and this can be bothersome and triggering for some. Car Accidents can also be bothersome. As well as the aftermath of them. So just beware if you are disturbed or triggered by this. This story has a lot of heartache, but also sheds light on several touchy subjects! I read it cover to cover in 1 day and cant wait for the second book! 5 stars!

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle- Review by Gail Guerrero

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle

Four Stars

To be abandoned by the person you love is painful. To know that they left without a goodbye is even worse. I hurt for Jaxon and Emily. The author was really cruel to us. The plot of this story was so mean. To give you so much love and then yank it way. The writing was a little shaky with the conversations and how believable it was. This is a book that could teach young adults a lesson about drinking and driving. So many lives lost by that action alone. Hopefully the characters have learned their lesson. I’m looking forward to the next book because we will see how much Jaxon really loves Emily.
Review by @gguerrero89

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Jenni Bishop

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Abandoned By Love (Shattered Hearts Duet) by Aleya Michelle is the first book in this duet and is a very emotional story that will break your heart and form a lump in your throat. It is a story that is told in the past and in the present of our two main characters and how they came to be. It also shows just how precious life can be and that everything can be taken away from you in the blink of an eye.

Jaxon & Emily are childhood sweethearts and soul mates who thought they would be together forever, but when one reckless accident happens, it changes their lives forever. Their story leave more than broken bones it shatters their hearts, one doing it for the right reasons, the other left out and not knowing why.

Now I am waiting for the second book so I know how it ends.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Maura Harper

Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts DuetAbandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I knew going in that this was a DUET (which means two) so I should not have been surprised by how it ended. I should have known that it was going to be tied into a neat bow at 92% when it was still “heavy”. I should have known that, even though this is a quick and great read, I would not have the answers I wanted today. No instant gratification. I am absolutely invested enough to grab the second part to find out how this ends.

ABANDONED BY LOVE is a Y/A-Coming of Age novel told in dual pov and in past and present time. The way it’s written is a really cool concept. It’s a shorter story so I was able to read it in one sitting, but I can’t imagine putting this book down even if I had something else to do. It’s one of those that stories that you know how it ends from the beginning, yet I was hopeful I misunderstood.

This is a story I would recommend to my cousins who are ready to read at a higher level and 7th grade.

The ONLY reason this is not a 5 star read for me is because I think the back and forth timeline could have been done in a smoother way. It took a little bit of the reading pleasure from me. Looking forward to reading the ending soon.

Review by @mauraharper

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Kerry Baker

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle is the first book in the Shattered Hearts duet. This is a book that will fully engage every single one of your emotions.
For me this whole book is made by the characters. Yes there is a story but everything about it, the emotions, the angst, is because of them. They consumed every part of the reading experience for me and I felt like I was taking the journey with them.
This is the first book I have read by this author and I have to say I love the way she has clearly crafter her characters and the story to fit them. The pace was fantastic and consistent throughout. I am very much looking forward to book 2!

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Erica Fish

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Have you ever fallen where the person you just meet is your soulmate? Aleya Michelle wrote Abandoned by Love which has that topic. The characters are wonderful and I made a connection right away. I know of two people that have meet their soulmates in their high school days and are still married today twenty plus years ago. The story does have this travel from “today” and “past years” This story can be a true story which makes this story believable. In life we have moments that define us and what if we make the wrong choice. That thought crosses my mind more than once. Emily and Jaxon has that relationship of soulmates. Emily has made some choices in life that really hurt Jaxon. It is so easy to be upset with Emily because of the choices she is making and the same goes for Jaxon. He is an amazing character that gets the short end of the stick. I cannot wait to see what happens next in their story.

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Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet #1) by Aleya Michelle – Review by Debi Kircher

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet #1) by Aleya Michelle

5 Stars

Ack!! I need the next book like right now!!

This story broke my heart, there’s so much going on and I love the way this story is being told. I can’t even imagine where this story will go but I know I can not wait to find out.

This felt real, the kind of thing that could happen any day and knowing that made this story hit home that much more. Her time hops were placed perfectly and very easy to follow and definitely strengthened the connection I felt to both Emily and Jaxon. I sincerely felt the emotions being portrayed in this book.

I was so angry with Emily through most of this story, even after what she went through, not trusting Jaxon was her biggest downfall in my opinion and his faith in her even after the decisions she made literally broke my heart.

I can’t wait to get my hands on the rest of this story, I read this in one sitting and it flowed perfectly. This is my 2nd or 3rd book by this author and I’ve loved every one of them and have definitely become a forever fan of Aleya Michelle.

Loved It now give me more!!!! LOL

Review by @debikircher

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet By Aleya Michelle – Review by Laura Furuta

Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts DuetAbandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet #1)
By: Aleya Michelle
5 out of 5 stars

The story Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet #1) by Aleya Michelle is a book that I once I finished I thought “Wow!” The story is powerful and the characters amazing. The story had my emotions going up and down the entire time I was reading. There are heartbreaking moments as well as ones that warmed my heart. I loved reading about the characters of Jaxon Mayer and Emily Saunders. As I read the story I couldn’t help but find myself caring about them. These two were sweethearts. They had a deep connection to each other. They were perfect together, soul mates. Then a tragic accident happens. Everything changes. Once I started this book I didn’t want to put it down until the final page. I found myself thinking about it even after I had finished reading. It is a book I would recommend reading. It is the first book in a duet and I look forward to reading the next one.

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Heather Lovelace

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A very solid and engaging romance from start to finish. Sometimes good romance still lends itself to the predictable paces found in many stories. This book did indeed have some expected moments occur as anticipated. But that didn’t detract from the storyline. In some ways it only enhanced the credibility of this story. This emotionally charged tale left me wanting me and anxiously awaiting the next book in the series. Strong characters, solid plot, romance – I truly enjoyed this book.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Abandoned By Love (Shattered Hearts Duet Book #1) by Aleya Michelle – Review by Angela Hayes

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Abandoned By Love is the first book in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle. This story has a familiar recipe, but done really well. Even though it was a little predictable, the story still engaged me and kept me interested. It is told from past and present perspectives, with a lot of ‘flashbacks’ into the past which helps to build up the backstory.
The plot really made me think about how one moment in time, one seemingly insignificant decision, can impact your life so irrevocably. That’s just what happens here though, one life altering choice, changes everything. When Jax and Emily have their whole lives ahead of them, and plans of always being together- how do things change so drastically? What drives Emily to leave her childhood sweetheart? Can their shattered hearts ever be mended? This emotive story is worth the read to find out.
Aleya Michelle created a solid cast of characters who drew me into the story. There were many emotional moments, that had me reaching for the tissues. There were also times I was really frustrated by the characters- especially Emily. But that added to the whole ‘feel’ of the story. The ending certainly has me anticipating the release of book #2, that’s for sure!
Well done!

Thank you, Aleya Michelle!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an engaging, hard to put down story about soul mates and one tragic accident. This was an emotional ride that I had a hard time putting down. Jaxon and Emily just knew they were meant to be together at a young age until one night when fate had other plans. This story goes back and forth between the present and the past and is done so in an easy flowing manner. The characters made the story come alive and made me apart of their story. I highly recommend this book.

Review by @bjwagner
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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Karyn Taylor

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heartbreaking!!
Heartbreaking is the one word I’d use to describe Abandoned By Love by Aleya Michelle. If you decide to read this book, and I definitely recommend that you do, then please make sure that you have a supply of tissues handy as you will sure as hell need them.
Jaxon and Emily are school sweethearts who are madly in love and have a bright future ahead of them. Jaxon is the star of the baseball team and Emily is a gymnast. Their lives are pretty perfect but then fate has a different plan for them. A car crash changes their lives forever. Emily can’t face her future anymore and moves away leaving Jaxon heartbroken.
This story is so powerful and full of emotion. Told from both points of view, we are given flash backs to the perfect lives they had before the accident, and also are given an emotional look at how both are dealing with the post-accident trauma and struggling to cope with life without each other.
This is the first part of a duet and I cannot wait for part two to come out as I’m desperate to know what the future hold for both Emily and Jaxon. They are both amazing characters who have had so much adversity in their lives and they really deserve a HEA, hopefully with each other.

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle

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Jaxon Mayer knew the minute his eyes met hers that they were soul mates and would be together forever.
Emily and Jax were childhood sweethearts. An insanely happy couple with a love most people never feel.
Emily Saunders wanted nothing more than to marry her gorgeous guy and have her happily ever after. Their relationship was perfect, and he was the man of her dreams.
They had even talked about an engagement, and Jaxon was planning a surprise proposal.
But life never goes as planned…
When a tragic accident occurs, everything changes, and heartbreak is inevitable.
But who will be the one left broken and shattered?

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The Author of seven full length novels and three novellas, genres range from contemporary romance, Romantic Suspense to Dark Romance.

Aleya was Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she is in her thirties and happily married with three gorgeous boys.

A lover of reading, hanging out at the beach, playing netball, shopping and listening to music, which she adds into her writing frequently.

Aleya’s main thrill when writing is introducing her readers to new and exciting characters that you will either love, or love to hate.

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