{"id":74036,"date":"2024-03-15T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T12:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=74036"},"modified":"2024-03-13T10:33:52","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T14:33:52","slug":"release-arc-review-broken-hearts-silverbrook-university-2-by-r-g-angel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=74036","title":{"rendered":"Release & ARC Review: Broken Hearts (Silverbrook University, #2) by R.G. Angel"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Broken Hearts by R.G. Angel is live!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The second book in the Silverbook University series, this is an angsty second-chance romance with a flawed but devoted hero and a scarred yet strong heroine, and it\u2019s a rollercoaster of a read!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Blurb<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Eva
\n<\/strong>Cole Westbrook was the orchestrator of my most significant firsts \u2013 my first kiss, love, heartbreak, and regret. Following a harrowing event that left me broken, I’ve rebuilt myself, stronger and more resilient. The vulnerable girl who fell for Cole is gone, replaced by someone determined not to let him shatter her world again. Yet, resisting Cole’s tempestuous pull proves more challenging than I ever imagined. He’s a force of nature, equally captivating and destructive on his best and worst days.<\/p>\n

Cole
\n<\/strong>Eva thinks she can escape our shared past, but she’s mistaken. She\u2019s not just a lost love; she\u2019s my only love and I\u2019m not about to let her slip through my fingers again.
\nI\u2019ve always been relentless, whether it’s on the sports field or in chasing my dreams, and I play for keeps. Eva’s no exception. My obsession might be intense, my need to protect her might seem over the top, but it\u2019s all because she is mine. I\u2019m ready to do whatever it takes, bend every rule, break down every barrier she puts up, to make her see we\u2019re meant to be together.<\/p>\n

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Silverbrook University, Eva and Cole\u2019s journey in \u2018Broken Hearts\u2019 is a raw and passionate exploration of love’s ability to heal and transform. Their story, entwined with emotional and physical scars, is a testament to love\u2019s enduring strength and the promise of second chances.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Review<\/b><\/h4>\n

3 stars<\/b><\/p>\n

The second book in the Silverbook University<\/i> series, this is a second-chance romance with a flawed but devoted hero and a scarred yet strong heroine, and it\u2019s a rollercoaster of angst and drama.<\/p>\n

This is book #2 in the series, the story taking place at the same time as book #1, and then beyond. There is some character crossover, but nothing too spoilery, and while Eva and Cole\u2019s tumultuous story was hinted at in the first book, you could read this as a standalone.<\/p>\n

Eva is new to Silverbook University, starting a year late due to an accident which left her physically and emotionally scarred, and unable to pursue her dream of playing the violin. She has reluctantly accepted her fate, and is trying to get a fresh start when her past comes walking straight back into her life.<\/p>\n

Cole and Eva were together in high school until they ended in a mess of betrayal and childish retribution. But from the moment Cole lays on Eva again, he knows this is his opportunity to get back the girl he still loves so desperately.<\/p>\n

She became mine, and I, too, became so ardently hers \u2026 and even now that she doesn\u2019t want me, I am still hers. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There\u2019s such a murky past between these two, complicated by miscommunication on both sides. Eva is still furious at Cole, he doesn\u2019t know why she\u2019s so angry, and she won\u2019t tell him. Eva is terrified of the pain she knows he can inflict and fiercely pushes him away, but that doesn\u2019t stop Cole and his almost obsessive mission to win her back.<\/p>\n

Cole crosses a lot of stalkery lines as he tries to reconcile with Eva, and some of his behaviour is downright creepy. To me, it felt more like obsession than love. We don\u2019t see enough of their past to really set the scene for such an epic romance – pretty much the only part of their past we see is their stupidly immature breakup, so I wasn\u2019t feeling the romance at all. And to be honest, given Cole\u2019s actions in the past (even disregarding all that followed it), I probably would have run a mile from him as well.<\/p>\n

He thinks he can control me, break me, but I\u2019m not the same girl I once was. I\u2019ve grown, evolved, and I won\u2019t let him drag me back into the darkness. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

They handled things badly. Their reconnection is also handled badly. They are a hot mess. But they\u2019re young and can\u2019t be expected to handle things maturely, and I was hooked on their story and needed to see how their story would play out.<\/p>\n

As the truth of the past is revealed and they actually start talking, they\u2019re able to reconnect on a personal level, and then comes the romance. It\u2019s steamy and intense, and I was happy to see them so happy together. But there are still more secrets to be revealed and more challenges for them to overcome, and it\u2019s a rocky road to their HEA.<\/p>\n

I did enjoy this book. Admittedly, the relationship was angsty and all over the place, and not quite there with the feels for me, but I really liked Eva\u2019s personal journey. It was well written, I loved meeting her Dad and her mentor, Max, and I enjoyed seeing her overcome her personal challenges, heal from the past and find her way forward with the Cole unquestionably by her side.<\/p>\n

\u201cStrength isn\u2019t about never feeling weak. It\u2019s about feeling those moments and pushing through anyway.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As with the first book of the series, we continue to see glimpses of the weird dynamic between the third couple of the series \u2013 English soccer player, Liam and goth girl, Nessa \u2013 and I\u2019m looking forward to seeing more of what\u2019s going on there, and how their story unfolds.<\/p>\n

3 stars.<\/p>\n

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Silverbrook University<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Broken Rivalry (#1)<\/strong> (Ethan & Poppy)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Broken Hearts (#2) <\/strong>(Cole & Eva)
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\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Broken Desires (#3) <\/strong>(Liam & Nessa)
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Meet R.G. Angel<\/strong><\/h4>\n

R.G Angel is a trained lawyer, world traveler, coffee addict, cheese aficionado, avid book reviewer and blogger.<\/p>\n

She considers herself as an \u2018Eclectic romantic\u2019 and wants to write romance in every sub-genre she can think of.<\/p>\n

When she is not busy doing all her lawyerly mayhem, and because she is living in rainy Britain, she mostly enjoys indoor activities such as reading, watching TV, playing with her crazy puppies and writing stories she hopes will make you dream.<\/p>\n

Connect with R.G. Angel:<\/p>\n

Website\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Facebook\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Instagram\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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