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Shattered Love by Nivia Borell – Review by Heather Edwards

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was amazing! This book pulled at my heart strings and had me turning pages quickly. I could not put this book down. I’m glad I read this book and discovered this author. I cannot wait to read more from this author and what other stories I can get myself captured in! This book is exactly what the title says emotionally wonderful!!

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Shattered Love (Forever Us Series, #1) by Nivia Borrell – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shattered Love by Nivia Borell is book one of the Forever Us Series. This book is a contemporary romance that had me glued to my seat until the last page. This is the first book I’ve read by this author but books like this is why I continue to read books by new to me authors. This book was so emotional.

Life is not easy. Life is about putting in work, making choices and then dealing with the consequences. Bria and Damien’s lives have changed due to circumstances they’ve faced and how they’ve dealt with those circumstances. Will the circumstances of their past determine how they live their future?

This book was very well written. You could feel the pain, betrayal and all the other feelings that consumed Bria and Damien. These characters had quite the journey and the book makes you feel everything right along with them. I can’t wait to see what else is in store for these characters.

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Shattered Love (Forever Us Series, #1) by Nivia Borell – Review by Robin Rankin

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shattered Love is the first book in the Forever Us series by Nivia Borell. I wasn’t expecting this to be a too be continued story so I was surprised the closer I got to the end of this first installment.

Overall I like the story so far. There is a lot of back and forth, hot and cold emotions especially from Damien which did confuse me a time or two since the shift happened in the same sentence. But I totally get his anger and bitterness, though I do believe he could have gone about it a bit different.

Bria, was a hard character for me to connect to and I’m not sure why. She wasn’t a horrible person, but she was very closed off. As I type this out some of the reasons and motives fall into place. Why didn’t I see it sooner?

I’m invested so I will be adding the second book to my to be read stack. I really want to know what they do next.

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Shattered Love (Forever Us, #1) by Nivia Borell – Review by Roxana Yoss

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have to say that I was completely intrigued with Shattered Love by Nivia Borell. I knew the minute I read the synopsis, that I needed to know more about it and it’s characters. I loved every aspect of this book, including Bria’s heart break. You see, it’s those experiences that mold you. And with her, it was the journey that she had to take in order to get where she needed to be. I was captivated with the story from the beginning up to the very end. I loved the emotional roller coaster that I went through. I was definitely impressed with this author and her ability to create a beautiful story!

Reviewed by @ryoss

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SHATTERED LOVE (The Forever Us Series, #1) BY NIVIA BORELL – REVIEW BY MELISSA AGENA

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Such a complex book! Book one in the Forever Us Series by Nivia Borell is Shattered Love. This book was written with such great poise and descriptive manner. This author really takes you on a journey of deep feeling and emotion. Shattered Love follows Bria du Mont on her 25th birthday and the encounters of the past. Bria was meant for Damien du Sky. From the time that they were little, they were tied by such a great bond. That bond being an immense forever kind of love. One that they thought was impenetrable. But on the night of her 18th birthday the unspeakable happens, which destroys everything they are about. Damien catches Bria in bed with another man. However, Bria doesn’t remember it happening at all. At that point, Bria goes into the hospital from a heart attack. Damien finds himself in a bottle and the chase to be the very best CEO. For the next 7 years Bria drowns herself in work and finds herself incapable of having any feelings whatsoever. So she starts planning to disappear so that she can no longer hurt the ones that she loves any longer. Like I said before, this book is complex and has so many facets to go along with it. It’s a book that you need to pay attention, otherwise you will miss something. Good news is that the writing envelops you and you can’t seem to pull yourself out because you keep wanting more and more. I can’t wait for the next in the series!

Review by @vegasdaisie

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Shattered Love: Book one of the “Forever Us” series by Nivia Borell – Review by Michelle Austin

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered Love was an emotional 5 star read. This is Bria and Damien’s story.

We start with Bria having a birthday party. A party that will allow her to say goodbye. Without him she has nothing. No one can save someone who has no intention, will, or desire to be helped.

Damien had his heart broken by Bria, but he decided to come to her party anyway. He had to see her, something was different about this party. Seven years ago, I found the love of my life, my best friend, my soulmate, my future wife in bed with someone else.

We get a look at past and present told in both POV’s. Damien turned into a heartless playboy, no one knew who he was after everything happened. When we learn about some of the things that Bria went through, my heart broke for her. Don’t expect flowers and sunshine in this book, emotions run high. The secondary characters added a great element to the story, some were terrible. We end on a cliffhanger of wondering what choice Bria will make. I will be waiting impatiently for the next book in this series. This is my first read from Nivia Borell and I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading more from her. Well done on your debut.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Shattered Love (Forever Us, #1) by Nivia Borell – Review by Julie Lounello

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered Love (Forever Us) by Nivia Borell is a five star novel. As a debut novel, you never know what you will be getting into. I loved this book. The first book in the series makes for a page turning, painful memory of how Damien and Bria used to be and a look into what they could’ve been. As childhood best friends, they fell in love at a young age. They promised themselves to each other until that day. When Damien thinks Bria has broken his trust, he leaves and doesn’t look back. At least he doesn’t want to. They both go into a downward spiral of distrust and fear and they pay with individual crises that they have to work out for themselves. I am excited for book number 2!

Review by @julie-lounello
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Shattered Love by Nivia Borell – Review by Katie Matthews

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Shattered Love is the debut novel from this author and overall I thought it was a good read. When I first read the blurb I wasn’t sure the direction the author would take the story, which for me was good as I didn’t know what to expect. The flow of the story was a little hit and miss at times and I think it was affected by the switches between past and present during the book. I can tell though that this is going to be an author to watch.
Bria and Damien’s story was quite emotional and it was definitely full of drama and angst. I really struggled with Bria at times, I didn’t always agree with her choices but there were glimpses of a nice person underneath also.
I will definitely be looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

Reviewed by @katiem

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Shattered Love (Forever Us Book 1) by Nivia Borell – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered Love by Nivia Borell

5-stars

Shattered Love is a great debut novel by Nivia Borell. This romance read is so unbelievably heart-wrenching, emotional, frustrating, captivating and very intriguing. From the very beginning I was intrigued by Bria and Damien and their twisted and tumultuous history. Being able to read from the many POV’s along with past and present moments had me asking all kinds of questions and I couldn’t wait to get some answers and let me tell you this author did not disappoint!

I can’t wait to dive into Book 2 once released now that I’ve reached the end of this one as I still have so many questions that I can’t wait to get answers too! I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next romance read!

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Shattered Love (Forever Us, #1) by Nivia Borell – Review by Jenni Bishop

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shattered Love: Book one of the “Forever us” series by Nivia Borell is a contemporary romance story that is a very raw and extremely emotional read. This story provoked so many feelings in me and I am not sure how I feel about it. It is a story of young love destroyed by one night. A night that was not at all what it seemed. A night that destroyed two people beyond repair. I was so angry at times and my heart was breaking. The pain is palpable, hearts are shattered, anger is ripe, lies and deceit are finally discovered but is it too late? The story is told from several POVs, which gives an inside look at the emotions and feelings of the characters and makes the story more interesting even though I didn’t quite connect with these characters.

Bria no recollection of events but everything points to betrayal. Betrayal that has literally caused her heart to break and her mind to splinter. She has broken heart syndrome and has become emotionally shut down and numb. All the players believe they have been brought together to celebrate her birthday but for her it is something entirely different.

Damien will never let love in to his life again. Betrayal runs to deep. The anger he holds keeps feeling anything else at bay but the words he finds can only destroy. When secrets and lies are finally revealed can he finally find the peace he needs to heal the one thing he still loves?

I am interested to see what the next book in the series brings.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Shattered Love (Forever Us, #1) by Nivia Borell – Review by Maura Harper

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

SHATTERED LOVE is the first book in the “Forever Us” trilogy. I’m super hopeful that the entire series is already written so I can have (almost) instant gratification and know how the series ends.

There is a sophistication with this book. I’m not sure if it’s the way it’s written (different points of view, past and present telling) or if it’s because some of the dialogue is more of a monologue with depth and weight that make it more than a thought.

There are PARAGRAPHS that I have highlighted because they were powerful statements of life that I wanted to go back to and reread. This is ONE LINE in one of those paragraphs … “Alcohol and lies are the delicate lines of life and sustenance.”

There are times that I thought “enough already, we get it” but not often enough to stop me from reading further.

I am absolutely adding the next 2 books to my TBR list.

Review by @mauraharper

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Shattered Love (Forever Us Series, #1) by Nivia Borell – Review by Heather Bahm

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shattered Love, by Nivia Borell, is a contemporary romance that is touching, emotionally raw, and worthy of second chances. Nothing in life is easy, it requires work, effort, faith and trust. The combination of those and how we react to them determines the paths lives take and where they ultimately end up. In Shattered Love, Nivia Borell showcases a riveting story. It will take you on an emotional coaster with a mix of ups, downs and twists and turns. Bria and Damien lives change due to choices/circumstances that have occurred and how they each handled those varies. Something draws them together, it cannot be denied. The way the author moves these characters through the story is thoughtfully and tastefully done. I felt the emotional pulls of the characters along with the disappointments, joys, and more as they are experienced. A nicely written novel.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Shattered Love (Forever Us Series, #1) by Nivia Borell – Review by Natalie Hanley

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Shattered Love – the first book in the Forever us series. Review by Natalie Hanley
Bria du Mont and Damien du Sky have been in love as long as they can remember, and Damien is planning to propose on her 18th birthday so that they can be forever together. Then one night a cataclysmic event pulls them apart and shatters them both. How can they recover? Both bury themselves in work but can’t resist each other and at different periods through the book they find each other and rekindle their passion.
I really wanted to love this book, but I couldn’t bring myself to feel empathy for the main characters. Bria and Damien loved each other but couldn’t see past one event. I found their conversations quite difficult to follow and the way they discussed their past felt too lengthy and a bit forced. I didn’t really get a sense of where the book was based. Were they in Zurich, London or New York. There was no real base or explanation of where the characters came from or where they lived. I would have liked a little more back story but I guess this might be because this is a series and the author will reveal more as the series goes on.
What I liked was the idea that Bria had a father-figure to turn to when she was abandoned by her own family but I would have liked more explanation of who he was and why they were such good friends. I think this may appeal to romance fans but it was not my cup of tea.

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Shattered Love: Book 1 of the Forever Us Series by Nivia Borell – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Shattered Love: Book 1 of the Forever Us series by Nivia Borell
3 stars

This was my first read by this author and while I liked the style of the writing, I didn’t feel the flow of the book. We start in present day and then flash back between different years and even though it says how many years ago it was, it just became too many for me personally.
It was hard for me to like the main character at first but they did worm their way in throughout the story. This is a story of love and the road it leads us on when life throws us its worst. I will read more from this author.

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Shattered Love (Forever Us, #1) by Nivia Borell – Review by Sheri Schrader

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shattered Love by Nivia Borell is the first book in the Forever Us series. The story starts when Bria du Mont and Damien du Sky are young. They have a horrible breakup due to infidelity. As they grow and continue with their lives they find themselves being drawn together. This is an interesting book that had lots of emotion. I liked the basis of the story and how things become bigger than anticipated because of misunderstanding and lack of communication. Bria is not my favorite character and I had a hard time growing to like her. She seemed immature and self-centered at times which is why I’m not endeared to her. The writing is easy to read and kept the story moving along well. I will be looking for the second book to see where this author goes next.

Review by @sherimichelle1

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Shattered Love (Forever Us Series, #1) by Nivia Borell – Review by Susan Mowdy

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book 100% lives up to its title of Shattered Love. This is no easy, light hearted read but it’s raw and it’ll put your heart through the wringer.

Bria and Damien were childhood sweethearts. They thought they had their lives mapped out and it always included them being together. On Bria’s 18th birthday all of that shattered. Damien found her in bed with another man and she has no memory of it. No as adults, they are not whole. They are barely going through life. Can they make a mend or at least get closure to move on?

This book was written in several perspectives which I believe helped keep the story well balanced. I’m looking forward for more stories from Nivia Borell

Review by @listersda
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Shattered Love by Nivia Borell – Review by Sara Oxton

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shattered Love by Nivia Borell is a four-star read that will shatter you. This is the first book in the Forever Us series and I can’t wait for the next one, I don’t want to give the story away as it’s a good premise. This in places is a great story, the way it’s done is a little overbearing at times but then on the other hand well done, it’s a real conundrum to rate and review. Bria is someone your heart will break for at times but then in the same breath you will want to strangle her at the same time, I don’t know if it was me or my current mood but it was all like that, almost like there are two people writing this story. It could be the fact that the story is told from several perspectives and jumps time lines that meant I found it to be wishy washy in places but amazing in others. Give this one a go and see what you think is possibly the best thing I can advise.

Review by @saraoxo

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Shattered Love (Forever Us Series Book #1) by Nivia Borell – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3 ½ Stars

Shattered Love is the first book in the Forever Us series and the debut novel by Nivia Borell. It has a bit of a ‘star-crossed-lovers’ feel to the story, with secrets, drama, a conniving and jealous 3rd party, romance, and lots of push-pull/angst.
Bria du Mont and Damien du Sky had been neighbours and best friends since childhood. Their plans for the future always include each other- they really thought that their love would last forever. But when Damien finds Bria in bed with another man, their once ‘perfect’ love shatters. Pain and heartache follow them both. Bria has no recollection of the incident, but her world splinters apart, leaving her with ‘broken heart syndrome’, emotionally bereft, and with no closure in sight. Damien self medicates through his pain, using alcohol and women to ease his pain. He carves himself a reputation as a bit of a playboy, but because of his experience with Bria, the now ruthless CEO won’t ever let himself love again. Neither have truly moved on, still stuck in the past. Still unable to really stay away. So, what happens when secrets about that fateful night are revealed? Will it change everything?
The author has a bit of a lyrical/poetic style to her writing which was easy to read. The story does jump around time wise- past to present and back again. The transitions aren’t always as smooth as they could be, which did disrupt the flow of the story just a little bit.
The story is told from several perspectives, which gives an extra element of interest. The characters were well developed, but I didn’t connect to them and their story quite the way I had hoped I would. I don’t know why, maybe I was having an ‘off’ day. The story is set to continue in the next book… and I am intrigued to read book #2!

Thank you, Ms. Borell!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Shattered Love by Nivia Borell – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shattered love by Nivia Borell is the first book in the Forever Series. This book was intriguing from the moment I read the blurb and I found the story to be so detailed and complex that I was utterly drawn in.
This was one of those books that I felt my emotions were fully invested in what was happening. I laughed, I cried, I hoped right along with the characters.
I wasn’t expecting this book to end on a cliff hanger however I kind of like that it did. I like that we are clearly going to get more of these characters to read about. A very good start to a series.

Reviewed by @kerry

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Shattered Love: Book One of the “Forever Us” series by Nivia Borell – Review by Heather Lovelace

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Speechless and emotionally drained. This book left me heart broken and crying tears of joy several times throughout. The author does an absolutely beautiful job weaving this story together with characters the reader becomes invested in. This page turner grabbed hold of me in the first chapter and didn’t loose its grip until the final sentence. It is jam packed with every possible emotion. So buckle up for quite the journey – it’s worth every tear you find spilling across your cheeks.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Shattered Love (Forever Us Series) by Nivia Borell – Review by Krystal Gaston

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered Love by Nivia Borell is book one of the Forever Us Series. I have a love hate relationship with this book. I’ve read some dark stories but this one messed with me a little. While I loved Bria at times I also hated her weakness. And Damien, he takes things to a whole new level with his intensity. But overall I did love the story, it made me feel for them both and what they lost at such a young age and turned into such lost adults. I loved the ending even though me and endings like that also have a love hate relationship.

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Shattered Love (The Forever Us Series Book One) by Nivia Borell – Review by Gail Guerrero

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shattered Love The Forever Us Series Book One by Nivia Borell

Four Stars

I’m so sad after reading this story but a little hopeful as well. So much pain and depression. I was a little depressed while reading it. To me it was hard reading about Bria giving up. She had experienced a lot but she lost her fighting spirit. Having a love so strong was a blessing and a curse. This story will have your emotions so high and low that you may just give up on it. But don’t it gets better and worse. Damien was grieving and I understood his outburst. I would’ve acted different at certain moments but that’s because I’m a female and my instinct tells me to hurt when someone hurts me. If I could change one thing it would be how the author let you know if it was past or present. I got confused on a few flashbacks. Overall I wanted to hate this book because of the all consuming emotions it caused in me. But I really enjoyed it because I saw a side of love that pierces your heart so deep that one thing could break it.

Reviewed by @gguerrero89

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Shattered Love ( Forever Us Series) By Nivia Borell – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered Love: Book one of the “Forever us” series
By: Nivia Borell
5 out of 5 stars

The story Shattered Love: Book one of the “Forever us” series by Nivia Borell is a contemporary romance book. This is a story that is powerful, raw, and emotional. It is a book that had me upset or angry at times with what was happening and also with tears in my eyes. It is one of those books that when I finished all I can say is “Wow!” Once I started, I couldn’t bring myself to put it down until I had read the final page. The story of Bria du Mont and Damien du Sky is one that touched my heart. It also had my heart breaking. These two had a love that was undeniable. They were soulmates. That is until the day that Damien finds her in bed with another man. Bria and Damien both become workaholics. Bria has broken heart syndrome and becomes emotionally numb. Damien drowns himself in alcohol, anger, and jealousy. This is a book that had my emotions going on an up and down rollercoaster ride. Both Bria and Damien can’t seem to stay away from each other even after all that has happened. The past seems to always have a hold on them. What are the secrets that they uncover about the tragic night when their world was shattered? The dialogue/interactions between Bria, Damien, and the other characters in the story are at times intense. This is the first story in a series and I can’t wait to read the next one.

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Shattered Love: Book one of the “Forever us” series by Nivia Borell – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. This is a story about building a relationship for the majority of your life and how one simple choice could tear everything apart. Bria and Damien’s story is full of drama and emotions. We get to see how their relationship falls apart but we do get to see, feel their love for each other. Their story is told in the present but does go back to the past which in parts was hard to follow. Overall, I enjoyed their story and I highly recommend reading it.

Review by @bjwagner
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Shattered Love (Forever Us Series Book 1) by Nivia Borell

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Bria du Mont and Damien du Sky have been in love for as long as they can remember. Neighbors and best friends since childhood, they planned to be together forever.

That is until Damien seeks to propose to Bria on her eighteenth birthday and finds her in bed with another man.

Bria has no memory of how she ended up in that situation, but Damien still leaves her. Traumatized by his departure, she develops broken heart syndrome and becomes emotionally numb in her search for closure.

Meanwhile, Damien drowns his pain in alcohol before becoming a ruthless CEO and a playboy who refuses to let himself love again.

Prisoners of their past, Bria and Damien prove incapable of staying away from each other. They dig deeper into the fateful night which tore them apart and uncover secrets which will threaten all they know and challenge the meaning and strength of true love.

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Nivia Borell is a contemporary romance author, voracious reader, nature lover, star gazer, daydreamer. She spends her nights deciding between getting up to write and staying in bed and forgetting the assault of her characters on her sleep (the battle is never ending). She has a weakness for tormented characters, second chances, and happy endings.

While writing is her biggest passion, her husband, family, and books are her greatest loves.

For updates, news, and releases be sure to visit Nivia’s official website at www. niviaborell.com.

She loves hearing and connecting with her readers.

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