Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is a steamy romance. The plot was pretty straightforward and the story was smoothly written. Although I found it a bit predictable, I thought the premise of Olivia’s backstory was interesting. At first, Gabe seemed really entitled but overall the characters were likeable, if a bit lacking in depth. It was fast-paced and easy to read.
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Shattered is the first book in the Rhodes Family series by Lisa Wood. This is an erotic office romance- with plenty of sizzle, secrets, drama, emotion, and some insta-love. Ms. Wood is a new-to-me author so I was curious to see what her story would be like. I did enjoy the story and will definitely be reading the rest of the series.
The book is quite short, which makes for a quick and easy read- but there were a few things that didn’t sit right with me. The story is told from multiple POV’s- which I thought was a little ‘over-kill’ for such a short story. I get where the author was coming from, and I appreciate the added perspectives, but I think it would have worked better if the story was slightly longer as it did feel a little rushed at times, feeling as if the author ‘bent’ the story to fit the smaller space which gave some of the scenes and situations a slightly contrived feel.
The series focuses on the Rhodes family siblings- there are six siblings (2 girls and 4 boys)- and this is the eldest, Gabriel Rhodes’ story. While there are only two books in the series, so far, I imagine that the series will progress further, with each sibling getting their own instalment- hopefully that means at least a 6 book series(?). But here is where I had a bit of an issue with this instalment- the story introduces us to Gabe’s siblings and gives us snippets and a bit of a snapshot into the life of one of his sister’s in particular- who I later discover is the subject of Book Two- now, there were some revelations in this story which I consider to be ‘spoilers’ for her story- so I was a little perplexed as to why include that in this book, especially since she has her own book. I know the author was probably laying the groundwork for that next book- but I think this could have been achieved without revealing so much. But that is just my personal opinion, and it didn’t detract from my overall enjoyment of this book. I will have to wait and see how knowing these little snippets will affect my reading of Book Two.
There were a few editing issues with wrong words and/or wrong spelling, as well as some grammar issues. But these were fairly minor and again, didn’t detract too much from my overall enjoyment of the story. They just ‘pulled’ me out of the story when I encountered them- and I honestly feel that this book could have been quite stellar, if it had just been a little longer, and with a little more attention to detail from the editor/proof-reader.
I really enjoyed meeting Gabe, Olivia- and the rest of this family- I found it easy to invest in them and the outcome of their story. I am quite intrigued by what the author has in store for us in future additions.
Thank you, Lisa Wood!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the series. I am very intrigued about the dynamics of Avas Thomas and Hunter relationship. It very interesting to see how it has developed into how it has became not hearing their back story makes ke understand them more.
My only problem now is i want more of the Rhodes Family to follow. Text you copy will automatically show here
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Shattered is the first book in the Rhodes Family series. This is the first book I have read by this author, and I enjoyed it. I will warn, it is very R rated, and written for mature audiences. The book is a little too graphic for my liking, makes 50 Shades look like PG. But if I look beyond those scenes, the book had a good story line. I love that the female lead, Olivia, is a strong independent woman, and a rocking lawyer. Granted she is running from a failed relationship, but she is rocking her life. Gabriel is the male lead, and while he is arrogant, rich and a ladies man, he is also a pretty good guy. He is a family man, and goes above and beyond to take care of Olivia, even after just meeting her. I love the supporting characters as well, and look forward to seeing how book 2 plays out. There is some hints toward it’s plot at the end of this book. I loved the way the book was written, alternating point of views. While this is nothing new for romance books, seeing his and her views, this had a new approach I have never experienced. It has chapters for many of the characters, including Gabriel’s sister and parents. It added to the unfolding of the story and the emotions involved.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars!
The second book in the Rhodes Family series is my favorite of the two so far. I love a good menage, and this story was sweet, sexy and dramatic. I really felt for Ava when Hunter up and left her and Thomas so many years ago, and my heart ached for Hunter when learning how he was treated by his dad and how his head got all messed up because of him. It was really sweet the way Hunter tried his best to get back into Thomas and Ava’s good graces with the many letters he sent them over the years. I did get slightly annoyed with Ava, when her and Thomas and Hunter had a “little” misunderstanding she completely blows off Thomas like him alone isn’t good enough and that made her just look terrible to me. I understand she was crushed, thinking that Hunter was hurting her all over again like he did before, but there were circumstances that prevented him from reaching out and a whole lot of nice dramatics in between then and when they finally are together again. There was a lot of heartbreak in this book, but also so much love between the three main characters and so much that just needed to be aired out and spoken out loud. Communication is key. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. I can’t wait to see what is in store next.
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Shattered by Lisa Wood is Book one of the Rhodes Family series. This book is not a standalone and the books in the series should be read in order.
Olivia never expected she’d be in the position she’s found herself in but now she’s starting over again in New York City. First on her list is to get a new job so she can survive. In walks Gabriel Rhodes. Olivia feels an instant attraction but she’s given up on men and she certainly can’t feel anything for the man interviewing her for a job. Gabriel sees Olivia and knows he will do anything to keep her close. She is definitely skilled enough for the job and he’s throwing in some extra perks to make sure she says yes. Will Gabriel be able to act on his attraction to Olivia or will she stand firm on her no more men decision?
I enjoyed this book! It was a good read and I couldn’t put it down. I read it in one sitting!
I am looking forward to reading book two!
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Shattered: Rhodes Family Book 1 by Lisa Wood
If your looking a hot romance but don’t have a lot of time to sit and read this is the book for you to try.
Olivia made me want to shake her a few times. She was so set that she refused to look at the other side or let anyone explain. I know she got burned but to take that strong of a stance I felt was a bit extreme.
Gabriel, oh Gabriel. He’s hot, successful and a man. He decided he knew best and boy did that blow up.
The chemistry between Olivia and Gabriel was intense from the moment they met and only got hotter from there.
I enjoyed this book, already have the next one ready to go in my Kindle.
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
Shattered (Rhodes Family #1) by Lisa Wood
18+!
This is the first book I’ve read by the author, but it will not be the last. Wood has a way of bringing these sexy characters to life. Rhodes Family was a great series title and I can’t wait for the next ones.
Olivia, Livvie as Gabe calls her, leaves one day and ends up in New York. The first day in town she is hired to work for a law firm. She finds her boss attractive, but has sworn off men. The quote I chose for Olivia is: “Oh my God. I was so angry with him for betraying me. He’s in that hospital bed because of me.”
Gabe, a partner for the family law firm, has to hire a new junior partner. When Olivia walks in things change for him. When he learns of her past and how she was brought to New York he is mad. The quote I chose for Gabe is: “Livvie, my life was empty before you came into it. You have made me realize that I don’t want a life without you in it. I’ve loved you from the minute I saw you waiting for your interview. You are sweet and kind and motivated. You make me want to be a better man. Olivia Jane Cameron, would you do me the supreme honor of being my wife?”
This is a romance lovers dream come true. Please check it out!
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book in this series, I enjoyed it just as much as the first one. I highly suggest reading these in order to help enhance your enjoyment of this series. I enjoyed being pulled into this story right from the beginning. I had no issues connecting to the characters as they brought the story to life for me. They are strong, supportive characters that made the story easy to read. One experience changed the destiny of three friends, Hunter, Ava and Thomas. Years later Hunter shows back up to fix things. But is the fix really going to be that easy for them? How will their destiny be affected this time around? This is where the story really picks up and I had a hard time putting it down. This made a great afternoon read for me. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
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Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Accepted (Rhodes Family Book 2)
By Lisa Wood
5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Accepted (Rhodes Family Book 2) by Lisa Wood. It is a story that once I started, I couldn’t put down. It pulled me in right from the beginning. I loved reading about the characters of Thomas, Hunter, and Ava. They are lifelong friends until everything fell apart. Years later is there a chance for them to put the past behind them and look forward to the future? Will they get a HEA? Read this book to find out. This story had my emotions going up and down the entire time I was reading it. I believed that Thomas, Hunter, and Ava belonged together. I wanted them to find happiness. The author does an amazing job of making both the storyline and the characters come alive on the pages. There are additional characters that make an appearance in the story and I enjoyed reading about them as well. This is a book that has steamy romantic scenes that will make the temperature in the room rise. Don’t miss out on a wonderful story that will tug at your heart. I highly recommend reading it. This is the second book in a series that is best read in order.
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Shattered by Lisa Wood is my first book by this author and by what I just read, this won’t be my last. The Rhodes name can get you almost anything you want in New York, but Gabriel Rhodes is going to have to work hard to get the one thing he never wanted.
Gabe is your typical “Playboy” but when Olivia Cameron comes to interview at his family’s law firm he will do just about anything to get her to take the job, even spend over half a million dollars on her. But with secrets comes someone else telling the truth.
This fast-paced sexy office romance was so much more then I thought it was going to be. I loved everything about this couple and the Rhodes family. I so need to know more about that other office romance no one is talking about.
Reviewed by @jbruno26
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Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Shattered by Lisa Woods is the first book in the Rhodes Family series. This is a great start to this series as it introduces you to the family and to the authors way of writing. I enjoyed reading about the characters of Gabe and Olivia. You could tell they had a strong connection between them which drew me in to their story.
I liked the way the author wrote about them too. It didn’t feel like your typical romance story it actually felt like that was a deeper story happening. I became invested in the characters and I enjoyed the secondary characters introduced, especially those we might get to read about in future books.
This is overall a great book and a strong way to start a new series. I am looking forward to what else is to come.
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a nice and well steamy surprise! I wanted to see what the story was all about the moment I set my eyes on the cover and I was not disappointed that it lived up to the picture and portrayal. Lisa Wood is a new author to me as well so I am excited to see what else she may have in store while waiting for the next book in this series.
This book sucks you in from the first chapter and I loved how the characters became so real. Olivia and Gabriel will make you wanna turn the fan off and pour a cold glass of water while you read the enticing story of how they find the futures they both so desire. I loved the push and pull these two had, it flowed well and wasn’t ever that too much or too unrealistic so I was invested and wanted these two to find a happily ever after. I most certainly cannot wait to get my hands on the next book in the Rhodes Family series and see who we will get to fall in love with there.
Review by @lizaileen
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Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Shattered is probably one of my favorite books I’ve read in the last few months. I absolutely love when a guy is so crazy over a girl in a book and it is so out of character for them.
This book gave the reader everything they could ever want. There was the the playboy who can have any girl he wants, then there’s initial attraction with someone there shouldn’t be.
I loved the characters and the storyline had me hooked from the very beginning.
Everyone has secrets. Olivia has had a rough time leading up to her arrival in NYC. Her and Gabe meet at an interview for a job where he will essentially be her boss. He has a few secrets that everyone tells him to tell Olivia about but ofcourse he doesn’t. What will happen when the truth comes out. Will she be able to forgive me? Will he even have a chance to tell her why he did what he did? Such a great read. Loved it and cannot wait for more!
Review by @xchellex
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this story for the most part. The actual story and the character were very good. I didn’t care for the sexy times. It just seemed like the wording didn’t fit in with the characters. I could feel the connection between the two characters so it wasn’t that. Anyway the story easily kept my interest. I wish there was more office/lawyer times instead of all of it after work. Each of the characters is likable in their own right but when they come together it’s a delight.
I really liked Gabe. He seemed so perplexed with Olivia and his feelings. He tries so hard for her. It’s great. His nervousness and dates are lovely. On secondary characters I absolutely love his family! The advice and the support are phenomenal!
Overall it’s a good read. It’s filled with some fun and some not so fun times. Delightful characters that are as sweet as they are sinful. I look forward to more from this author.
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Accepted (Rhodes Family Book 2) by Lisa Wood
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Genre – Romance (erotica)
Page Count – 162 Pages
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Thomas, Hunter and Ava were destined from the beginning, until they weren’t. An experience in college tore these lifelong friends apart.
Years later, Hunter is looking to make amends. The question is, can Ava and Thomas move beyond the past to find their future? What will happen if violence threatens to destroy them?
This the second in the Rhodes family series. Books should be read in order.
This is a MMF/MM/MF HEA story with no cliffhangers.
Due to explicit language and content, this book is for readers 18+.
Lisa Wood was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Although she has been writing in one form or fashion for 35 years, she has only recently decided to publish. She writes romance novellas, specifically, erotica, because the perfect man has to exist somewhere! Some of her books also have a BDSM element – Don’t worry, they’re all labelled as such. When she’s not writing eroticas, she’s reading them! She has two kids, both grown, and a granddaughter.
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Shattered starts with a bang. Olivia Cameron moving for a fresh start when she meets Gabriel. I was hooked from the start this book gives you the feel good feeling. Been hurt before cwn Olivia trust Gabe. This is one of my favourite after reading Erotica and Romance books. I highly recommend this book
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Just wow! This book was everything and more! This is book 1 in the Rhodes Family Series By Lisa Wood, this is my first read from this author and it will definitely not be my last.
From the moment I started this read, I was compelled until the very end and didn’t want to put it down. This book had twists and turns throughout that really have you on the edge of your seat, wondering what can happen next.
Would Olivia be able to put her past behind and take on a new future? Will Gabriel be able to change his ways in order to be the best he can be for the future!
I absolutely loved following Olivia and Gabriel’s story, they have a connection and intense chemistry right from the start and I loved watching it develop further! This read is romantic, steamy has swoon-worthy moments and you can’t help but absolutely love these incredible characters this author has created!
I absolutely loved this read and I can’t wait to read more from this series and author, I can’t wait for more!
Reviewed By @tillytillzz
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Star
Shattered: Rhodes Family Book 1 by Lisa Wood
Shattered: is the first book in Rhodes Family series by Lisa Wood. Going in I thought this was going to be your typical steamy romance where boss gets new girl, but what I got was a thousand percent better. From the first page to the last I couldn’t put it down. There are twists and turns I honestly didn’t see coming. This is Olivia and Gabriel’s story. She thought she had everything, good job , boyfriend until she realizes she doesn’t . He is a player who doesn’t date and he doesn’t sleep with same woman twice. That is until he sees her. Everything changes, these had instant sparks. Problem is she has swore off men for good. Can he get her to change her mind ? What does the future look like for these two? Find out what happens next in this must read. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is my first book by Lisa Wood. It was a love story starring Olivia and Gabe. Olivia has had men trouble and finds running from the situation is her way to deal. Gabe is a top lawyer in NY. She ends up working with his firm as romantic feelings begin, she needs to decide if Gabe is someone she can trust or if she’ll be back where she was before NY- Shattered. All the characters are well developed and well written. I’m interested to see what the next book brings. There were a few more editing mistakes than I felt should have been but it was a good story.
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars!
What a sweet story! This book made me feel so much and I was so heartbroken for Olivia. The way she was treated with her last relationship was just terrible. I had a feeling she would meet a guy that would change her outlook love and then screw her over and that is exactly what happened. Although the book was predictable at times I was still thrown for a loop when all the drama started going down with what happens to Gabe. Overall a sweet and sexy romance and a playboy who turns his life around. It was nice to see Gabe’s whole family rallying around Olivia and falling in love with her as much as Gave was. I love a good epilogue and this one did not disappoint me. I am truly looking forward to reading the story of Ava and her men!!
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Olivia thought she had found the man she was going to marry and spend the rest of her life with…only to find out that he wasn’t the man she thought he was. She packs up her life and moves to New York. There, she interviews at a law firm where she meets Gabe, who is a partner at the firm.
Gabe is a playboy who doesn’t do relationships. When he meets Olivia as he is interviewing for a new junior partner. Wanting to find a way to keep Olivia around, he takes steps unheard of at the firm to make sure she chooses to work for him.
As their relationship develops, an underlying secret threatens to crumble their foundation at any moment. When that secret comes to light, the series of events that happens puts their real feelings into perspective.
The characters in this book were easy to love. The entire Rhodes family is full of great characters. Olivia is guarded due to her past and it keeps her from opening her heart up completely. I was rooting for her and Gabe to make it work. I am also interested in the other family members and hope to read about them in the future.
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Shattered: Rhodes Family Book 1
By Lisa Wood
5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Shattered: Rhodes Family Book 1 by Lisa Wood. It is a story that is romantic and steamy. It had the temperature in the room rising. I loved reading about the characters of Olivia and Gabriel. Olivia is a woman who is intelligent and beautiful. She is also a woman who has left her old life behind. That includes everything that came with it. Then she meets Gabriel. Gabriel is a man who is handsome, charming, and knows how women react to him. He is not the settling down with one-woman type. Then he meets Olivia. There is intense chemistry and attraction between Olivia and Gabriel. Read this book to find out their story. This is a wonderful story that had me hooked from the very beginning. I found myself reading it all in one sitting. I just had to know what happens between Gabriel and Olivia. I grew to care about them with each chapter that I read. The other additional characters introduced are wonderful to read about as well. This is a story that has swoon-worthy scenes. Don’t miss out on an exciting and entertaining book to read. I highly recommend reading it.
This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed from beginning to end. I look forward to reading more from her in the future. This is a well written story that has characters that brought the story to life. I was pulled in right from the beginning and I found it easy to read. It is a shorter story that is fast paced and kept me turning pages. I had no problems connecting with the great characters. This is Olivia and Gabriel’s story. She thought she had everything in life until she realized how wrong she was. He simply does not believe in marriage or romance until she walks into his life. Will he change his thinking? What does fate have in store for these two? This made a hot-steamy read for a rainy afternoon. I highly recommend this book.
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Genre – Romance (Erotica)
Page Count – 136 Pages
Cover Designer – Willsin Rowe
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Olivia thinks her life is set. She was wrong. Now she’s running from everything she thought she knew.
Gabriel is as arrogant as they come. Love & marriage are simply not in his vocabulary. Then he sees her and life is forever changed.
This the first in the Rhodes family series. Books should be read in order.
This is a HEA story with no cliffhangers.
Due to explicit language and content, this book is for readers 18+.
Lisa Wood was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Although she has been writing in one form or fashion for 35 years, she has only recently decided to publish. She writes romance novellas, specifically, erotica, because the perfect man has to exist somewhere! Some of her books also have a BDSM element – Don’t worry, they’re all labelled as such. When she’s not writing eroticas, she’s reading them! She has two kids, both grown, and a granddaughter.
