Review ~ Broken by Sadie Kincaid

Broken by Sadie Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Broken was a pretty good read, I enjoyed getting to know both Nathan and Melanie. Nathan’s family were pretty awesome whereas Mel’s brother and mother were nasty. I didn’t like them at all and despised how badly they treated Mel. They belittled her, made her believe that she was the reason their father died and blamed her for a lot of things. I loved the way that Nathan’s family accepted her into their family.

I liked how Nathan and Mel grew to love one another, although their marriage was like a contract to begin with. They had great chemistry and it was sweet seeing them together. I liked watching them grow together as a couple. They opened up to one another, but not 100%. Things would’ve been smoother if they didn’t hold things back. Their story wasn’t always smooth sailing. The first hurdle threw me a bit.

I didn’t like the nasty streak in Nathan. I could see that they loved one another, but he was quick to push Mel away. The other 95% of the book he was amazing, doting on Mel through everything. He helped her through a heartbreaking period of time that would break anyone’s heart. Mel was such a kind and loveable character. She dealt with a lot and her sister Ashley was her priority. A few moments I felt were odd, buyt overall it was an enjoyable read.

Title: Broken

Author: Sadie Kincaid

Series: Manhattan Ruthless #1

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Published: July 16, 2024

You want to know the secret to everlasting happiness?

Never fall in love.

That was the wisdom my father imparted to us James boys after our mom died, and it’s a piece of advice that’s served me well.

Until dear old Dad asks me for a favor over Sunday brunch. No big deal, right? I love making my old man happy. Except this “favor” is a lot more complicated than picking up his dry cleaning. Dad wants me to marry and provide a few heirs for the James empire, and he’s even done me the courtesy of handpicking my bride-to-be. Lucky me.

But if I’m being honest, I’ve grown tired of the endless cycle of dating, the constant small talk, and the ever-shrinking pool of women I haven’t already invited for a sleepover.

I’m a lawyer, so contracts are kind of my thing. And that’s all marriage really is—a contract negotiated between two parties. What could possibly go wrong?

Enter Melanie Edison, the five-foot-four brunette with curves in ALL the right places. A veterinary nurse with the smartest mouth I’ve ever heard. And I have more fun not dating her than I did dating any woman before, even with Melanie’s absurd no-sex-before-marriage rule.

But when our business arrangement becomes so much more, I end up breaking my most important rule. And that’s when it all goes to hell.

I have no idea how we can ever repair the damage that’s been done. I’m not even sure I want to. And maybe going back to my old life won’t be so hard.

Except it’s too late. I broke my rule.

And she broke me.

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