Release Day Book Review: Mended (Connections series, Book 3) by Kim Karr

Posted June 3, 2014 by Karen in Book Release, Book Reviews / 0 Comments

 

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Title: Mended (Connection series book 3)

Author: Kim Karr

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Published: June 3, 2014

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Reviewer: Maria

~ Synopsis ~

MUSIC HAS THE POWER TO HEAL ALL…BUT NOT ALL BROKEN HEARTS CAN BE MENDED.

Always in control, Xander Wilde considered life on the road to be a perfect fit for him. But when disaster strikes on the Wilde Ones’ latest tour, fate intervenes…and a newly single Ivy Taylor, the only girl he has ever loved, steps back into his life.

After moving past her painful breakup with Xander years ago, Ivy was poised to become the next big name in pop music…when suddenly she withdrew from the limelight—the same day she announced her engagement to her controlling agent, Damon Wolf.

Xander knows he should keep his distance. But once they’re on the road, he can’t resist pursuing her for a second chance. Yet a jealous Damon can’t let her go—and he’s keeping dangerous secrets that could destroy them all.

When the three of them come together, everything falls apart. But if Xander and Ivy can hold tight to the bond that connects them, they just might have a chance at reclaiming the powerful love they thought they had lost forever.

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~ Review ~

Look out River, Xander is pretty damn HOT!!! My heart belongs to River so I was excited when there were going to be more books in the series but also disappointed that they wouldn’t all be about River and Dahlia. I didn’t think I would like a book about Xander. Boy, was I wrong!! I loved his story. Xander is the quiet one you don’t see coming. He stole my heart. And had me fanning myself at his alpha ways when it comes to his woman.

“His lips and tongue are everywhere. I’m lost in the feeling of him. ‘Take it off,” he growls. ~ Ivy 

The story starts with background on Xander and Ivy. First love. The purest. The strongest. The most devastating when it ends. They are suddenly brought back into each others lives through a series of events. Can they just be friends, even though they still have such a pull toward each other? Or, can they overcome the hurt and lies to be together again. They say love conquers all but will it be enough?

I love the way the author writes in dual POV. It is my favorite because I feel I get to know both characters. At times, these two frustrated me as much as they frustrated each other. I wanted to sit them down and shake them! However, that being said, I think the author does a great job developing their relationship, as they try to find their place in each other’s lives while dealing with the ghosts of the past, the demons of the present and the fears of the future.

“Do you think relationships can work that way?”

“What way is that?”

That something once broken, irreparably, like us, can be so easily mended?” ~ Ivy and Xander

I did enjoy that River and Dahlia are in this story, regardless of how brief and my heart breaks for them. Don’t worry no spoilers but fans of River and Dahlia need to read this book, as well as, fans of the Connections series. It is a well written story that totally changes the way I see Xander  for the better in my eyes. He has been through so much and really is a wonderful character. Highly recommend this book. Looking forward to the next one.

~ Purchase Links ~

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~ About the Author ~

I live in Florida with my husband and four kids. I’ve always had a love for reading books and writing. Being an English major in college, I wanted to teach at the college level but that was not to be. I went on to receive an MBA and became a project manager until quitting to raise my family. I currently work part-time with my husband and full-time embracing one of my biggest passions—writing.

I wear a lot of hats! Writer, book-lover, wife, soccer-mom, taxi driver, and the all around go-to person of the family. However, I always find time to read. One of my favorite family outings use to be taking my kids to the bookstore or the library. Today, my oldest child is in college and my twins are juniors so they no longer go with me on these outings. And although I don’t need to go to the actual store anymore because I have the greatest device ever invented—a Kindle, I still do. There’s nothing like a paperback. So now my four year old and I make dates out of going to the bookstore–it’s time I love and cherish.

I like to believe in soulmates, kindred spirits, true friends, and Happily-Ever-Afters. I love to drink champagne, listen to music, and hopes to always stay young at heart. <3

~ Connect with the Author ~

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**Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was not paid to read or review his book. All opinions are my own and I was not influenced by anyone or anything.

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