Lovely Broken Strength: A Small Town Friends-to-Lovers Romance

Abbey Easton

May 2022 · Peridot Publishing LLC

About this ebook

A sweet and swoony, deliciously tension-filled, romance series with a dash of suspense to keep you on your toes!

I thought we'd be best friends forever.

After being raised in a world of backstabbers and shallow beauty, I learned to trust no one. But he was different. Since we were kids, Tyson Ranes has always been my best friend. My protector. 

Until the day he leaves our small town without a word and shatters my last piece of hope.

Now, after three years of silence, he’s returned to flip my fractured life upside down again. 

He’s looking for a second chance, but I push him away at every turn. I vowed to never let anyone hurt me again.

As Ty continues trying to rebuild a friendship seemingly beyond repair, I notice the shadows in his eyes. He has scars that never healed, too. When the threats start, and strange incidents I can’t explain, I discover that loving Tyson Ranes may have more dire consequences than a broken heart.

Lovely Broken Strength is the second book in the Suspense in Cypress Falls Romance series, although all books in the Cypress Falls world can stand alone. Enjoy this sweet with grit, small-town suspenseful romance series that always ends in a happily ever after!

**All Cypress Falls novels are low-heat. Perfect for fans who enjoy tension and intimacy with no explicit spice. 

Ratings and reviews

Ellie and Tyson's story has so much heart break abd healing..both characters dealing with their past emotions from childhood, being best friendsthey go through alot together… then when Tyson leaves abruptly with no word..it devastates Ellie..I really enjoyed this best friends romantic suspense with a second chance theme. It has emotional/angsty tension between characters..I sometimes wonder about where author's storyline/title comes from… one quote phrase really strood out to me during this book…" If you love her, you're going to have to fight for her." Being Tyson's a MMA fighter, and has ghosted her… need I say more..I highly recommend this book. I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving my honest review voluntarily.

"Lovely Broken Strength" is an emotionally charged and gripping tale that explores the complexities of friendship, love, and the scars we carry. Ellie, grew up in a world of betrayal and superficiality, learning early on not to trust anyone. The one exception was Tyson Ranes, her childhood best friend and unwavering protector. However, when Tyson abruptly leaves their small town without a word, it shatters Ellie's world and leaves her heartbroken. Three years later, Tyson returns, seeking a second chance at their friendship. Yet, Ellie finds herself pushing him away, determined not to be hurt again. As they navigate the challenging path of rebuilding their fractured relationship, Ellie begins to see the pain and shadows in Tyson's eyes—scars that never quite healed. As the story unfolds, so do the threats and mysterious incidents that surround them. Ellie realizes that loving Tyson Ranes comes with its own set of risks and dangers, threatening to unravel not just their bond but also their safety. Abbey Easton crafts a poignant tale of love, loss, and resilience, drawing readers into the emotional journey of the characters. The narrative is raw and evocative, eliciting genuine emotions that tug at the heartstrings. I found myself deeply invested in the characters' struggles and rooting for their healing and happiness. "Lovely Broken Strength" is a captivating read that keept me on the edge of my seat, shedding tears, and ultimately hoping for a brighter future for Ellie and Tyson. If you're in search of a heartfelt and emotionally resonant story with depth and sincerity, this book is definitely worth picking up. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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About the author

Abbey Easton is a lover of many things, many of which involve love itself. She has always enjoyed a good romance story and has found immense satisfaction out of crafting her own swoony heroes and strong, brave heroines. If you love small towns and emotionally charged, deep love stories that inspire hope, with just enough suspense to keep you on your toes, then you'll enjoy her books. 

Abbey lives in Ohio with her husband, three small children and good old puppers. She knits sweaters and baby things in whatever spare times she manages to find and lives for cozy, rainy days.