The Wreckage of Us, an all-new emotional and passionate standalone romance from Brittainy C. Cherry is available now!
The Wreckage of Us
by Brittainy C. Cherry
Released – 8 September 2020
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Blurb
Never in a million years did I think it would be Ian Parker who saved me…
I know I should stay away from Ian Parker.
But when my drug-dealing stepdad kicks me out, I have nowhere to go. Squatting in an abandoned shed on Ian’s grandpa’s farm seems like as good a plan as any.
Ian finds me there, of course, and he insists on me moving into his spare room. I should say no, but the appeal of a roof and a warm bed is too much. Not to mention Ian’s brown eyes and strong arms.
We’re nothing alike, but the spark between us is undeniable. My life is finally looking up.
Until I call the cops on my stepdad and unintentionally get my pregnant mom arrested.
Now I have to sacrifice my dreams to take care of my mom’s baby. She’s the only family I have left. Meanwhile, Ian’s band is taking off; his dreams are coming true.
Ian is my one chance at love. I just hope he doesn’t become the one chance that got away.
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Review
5 “Again” stars!
I am always wowed by the way Brittainy C. Cherry brings her stories to life with unforgettable characters, resounding emotion, and great originality. She can take a popular book theme and make it completely her own through her imagination, intellect, and heart. With The Wreckage of Us, she gives us all the feels and creates a beautiful love story that is unputdownable, and I loved it!
“The most important things in life, are worth fighting for. No matter what fear says.”
This book is extraordinary. From the intriguing storyline to the amazing characters, I was invested from the start. Ian and hazel are two wonderfully complex characters who have found a special place in my heart. Both have experienced heartbreaking situations but where one had the support of family and friends, the other was left to grow up surrounded in loneliness and fear.
My heart went out to both of them, but it broke more for Hazel. Everything she endures is awful. Her fear, heartbreak, and abandonment is real, and I wanted nothing more than to stop the hurt. I never questioned her strength and loved watching her go after what she wants. Ian’s situation is heartbreaking, too, but I loved that he had support through the rough times. I understood the walls he placed around this heart and I wanted to break them down because I knew that his true self would shine through and show just how wonderful he really is.
Ian and Hazel are so good together. They begin their story as enemies and end up being each other’s forevers. They are there for each other and help heal the scars they wear. I love the beautiful friendship that forms and I believed in their bond.
She pushed me to open up, to dig deeper with my thoughts and my emotions, and it was working. Everything was pouring out of me in a way it never had before. The music felt realer with her help, it felt authentic. It felt as if Hazel Stone was the missing piece to my dream coming true. She was the muse I’d been praying for, and I hoped she’d keep helping me co-write the songs that would change my life.
I loved to see the growth they experience both together and individually. They are strong and resilient, and fight for what they want. They become each other’s rock and are there for each other when they need it most.
As I began to walk away, I froze as I felt two arms wrap around me from behind. I looked over my shoulder to see Hazel holding on for dear life, and I raised an eyebrow.
“Sorry,” she murmured, still holding on to me. “I just needed something to hold on to for a second.”
“Go ahead.” I turned to face her and pulled her in for a tight hug. “Hold on for two.”
I loved that they push each other to follow their dreams, and they don’t rush into a relationship. They allow it to slowly bloom into the forever kind of love and I got swept away in their romance.
He was it for me. He was the hook, the bridge, and the melody.
There is definitely angst in this book but there’s not a lot of unnecessary drama. These characters burrow down into my heart and their pain is my pain, so the actions that lead up the the heartbreak need to be believable and it is. Ian and Hazel’s decisions are real and they stayed true to their characters throughout the story. They are original and endearing, and Ioved them.
This story is about friendship and love, forgiveness and healing. It’s about strength and perseverance, and about fighting for what you want and never giving up so you can reach your dreams. It’s about the people who come into your lives and make a difference who support you and love you unconditionally, never giving up on you and believing in you wholeheartedly. There are so many other wonderful characters in this book who play such important roles in Ian and Hazel’s lives. From the band mates and friends to Big Paw and Grams, they are well rounded essential characters who I’d love to get more of. I would love Big Paw and Grams’s love story, and would love a book for each of the guys in the band. I need more of Wreckage, more of Hazel and Ian, and more of this wonderful world Brittainy created, including the good and the bad, all of which made The Wreckage of Us an unforgettable read.
Overall, The Wreckage of Us is a fantastic love story that easily joins my list of 2020 top fave reads! Ian and Hazel are two of my favorite Cherry characters and I know their story is one I will relive over and over again. I loved it!
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About the Author
Author Brittainy C. Cherry is an Amazon #1 bestselling author.
She has been in love with words since the day she took her first breath. She graduated from Carroll University with a Bachelors Degree in Theatre Arts and a minor in Creative Writing.
Her novels have been published in 18+ countries around the world. Brittainy lives in Brookfield, Wisconsin with her fur babies.
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