Title: Bent Not Broken
Series: A Cedar Creek Novel #1
Author: Julia Goda
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release: April 17, 2015
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25279375-bent-not-broken?from_search=true&search_version=service_impr
Blurb:
Life has taught Ivey Jones early on that with
trust come pain and betrayal. Out of survival she has created walls around her
to keep anyone from getting too close. Though she lives in her dream house in
the Rocky Mountains and loves being the owner of the town's quirky little
bookstore Serendipity, her life is narrow and governed by strict rules that she
never deviates from…until Cal Bennett enters her life.
For the past nine years Calvin “Cal” Bennett has
stayed away from Ivey, thinking she deserved better than to be saddled with a
single dad who has never been good at relationships. Until a few chance
encounters show him what he’s been missing and he can’t stay away any longer.
Little does he know he’s got a fight on his hands
that he might not be equipped to win. Shadows from Ivey's past lurk in the
dark, ready to strike and bring her low once and for all. But Cal swears he
will do whatever it takes to break through that wall of steel to win Ivey’s
heart and keep her safe.
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Favorite Quotes:
“You are not what you are born into, sweetheart. You are
what you make yourself to be. Your parents are fools, so wrapped up in their
own heads and unhappy with their lives that they are blinded by bitterness and
resentment. They resent the goodness and pure heart they see in you, driven by
envy, trying to put you down, because they know that you are better than them.”
“My sweet little girl is six years old and selling kisses
during recess,” Larry grumbled unbelievingly. “It wasn’t at recess, daddy, it
was at lunch,” Lucy corrected him calmly.
“Babe, next time you wait.” “Uh…wait?” I asked confused.
“Yeah. Wait.” “For what?” His head came down further until he was so close our
noses almost touched. His eyes were boring into mine, and all I could do was
stare at him. “I’m a man.” He said, confusing me even more. “Uh, yeah, honey, I
get that.” His body went still at my words.
What? Did I say something wrong? I hadn’t seen the ultimate proof but I
was pretty sure he was a man. His eyes kept boring into me, but they had
changed from being annoyed to being so intense that my body stilled as well and
I stopped breathing. This went on for several moments until his hands that were
still holding my waist gave me a squeeze and his body relaxed. “A man that’s any man at all treats his woman
with respect. For you, part of that means when you’re with me, you don’t open
doors,” his voice had gentled. Wow. That was nice.
This story was given to me in exchange for an honest review.
Ivey Jones learned early in life what pain and betrayal was.
Since she survived it she put up large walls so no one can hurt her again. She
thought that no one would ever get through them. That was before she met Calvin
Bennett.
Calvin did not think he would be a good man for Ivey even
though he had feelings for her. He was a
single dad and didn’t think he should put her through having to deal with his
life and situations. Then he realizes that he really doesn’t want to live life
without her. What he doesn’t realize is that he has to break down the walls
Ivey has built up. But there is something that can destroy any chances for them
to be together. Will he be able to win
Ivey over? Or will her walls and past destroy what they are building together?
Will whatever is lurking in the shadows take care of it all?
From the beginning to the end the story keeps you wanting
more. The characters are well developed. This story tells how a woman who
struggles with her past can find true love and that not all men are alike. Ivey
is a strong, loving, caring woman. Cal is a strong man who will do anything to
protect what he feels belongs to him. The both heal with the help of each other.
Like I said it is a well-developed story that keeps you wanting to read more.
FOUR ANGEL LOVE
Author Bio:
I have been writing stories in my head since I
can remember. Much to my teachers’ dismay, given the task of writing a short
essay I would always come back with way too long and detailed stories. Many
discussions (I have always been somewhat of a smart-aleck) and bad grades were
the result, so that for most of my life I thought I couldn’t write worth a damn
and pursued other careers. But the dream of being an author wouldn’t be ignored
and kept lingering. With a little help from my fantastic husband, who gave me
the necessary kick in the behind, I was finally brave enough to start writing
my first novel and finished it only a few short weeks later—well, the first
draft, that is. The seal was broken.
My novels jump genres and touch on all kinds of
different topics, but the things I try to focus on no matter what are romance,
strong women, and a good sense of humor.
Now, when I’m not in my writing cave, spinning
the tales that have been hounding me or editing (yes, I am also a professional
editor, guess that degree in Literature and Linguistics turned out to be useful
after all!), I enjoy reading, drinking coffee, eating good food, and listening
to rock music.
Social Media Links:
Website: www.juliagoda.net
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