Split

JB Salsbury

Nov 2016 · Sold by Forever

About this ebook

JB Salsbury is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has captivated readers around the world. Her unforgettable new novel is a story of romance and suspense, with a twist no one will see coming . . .

What do you do when you wake up with no memory of what you did last night?

Lucas spent the first half of his life protecting himself from others, but now his own mind is his biggest enemy. He doesn't know what happens when the blackouts overtake him, but he can recall the feelings -- the rage, the confusion, the fear. Thankfully the quiet life he's found in Payson, Arizona has kept the darkness at bay. Until his boss's estranged daughter shows up in town, asking questions she shouldn't and sparking a desire Lucas can't control. Getting close to Shyann is the best thing that's ever happened to him, but when his blackouts return, unleashing the truth he's battled so long to hide, he may just lose her forever . . .

Ratings and reviews

Occasionally, a book comes along that consumes you and lights a fire in your heart that you can’t possibly contain. That book for me is Split by JB Salsbury and it has been a long time since I became so emotionally invested in the characters in a story. First off….take a look at that cover, specifically the eyes of the model on the cover. They just challenge you to open up the book and take a risk as you begin this reading journey full of impossible twists and turns and pleading with you to love the man behind the eyes. Plus, he’s hot, so that has to be appreciated. Yes, I admit I am a sucker for covers, and this one spoke to me like none other. Anyway, let’s start on my thoughts….. The prologue is truly what got my attention and from that point I just knew that this book was going to be one of those that I couldn’t put down and spend every single minute of day reading. Guess what? That’s what I did every single minute of the day – reading this heart-stopping story until the very last page was read. Not only was this a great story – it was simply AMAZING! With her big dreams of a better life, Shyann all but abandoned her family and friends, discarding them like an old rag. She had high aspirations for her life and wanted nothing more than to escape her small town and go to the big city to become the best News Broadcaster the world has ever known. Her career comes to a halt however and she has no choice but to return home with her ‘tail between her legs’ as she tries to save enough money to try to give her career another shot. Life however has other plans for Shyann and when she meets one of her father’s employees, Lucas, those plans don’t seem quite as important as before. I’m not going to lie. When I first ‘met’ Shyann, I didn’t like her - but she finally won me over with her understanding and heart of gold. Lucas. Oh, my gosh…this man will always a special place in my heart. Although he has no recollection of the horrible night, Lucas was accused of murdering his entire family but released on a technically several years prior. He’s a quiet one and tries to mind his own business, and he finds solace in the small town of Payson, Arizona – that is until Shyann returns home. Trying his best to keep Shyann at arm’s length, there is just something about her that makes him desire to open up and trust again. But will his haunted past collide with his future and will the person that is always there to protect him from getting hurt allow Shyann into his heart? This, my dear reader is for you to learn as you begin this roller coaster ride of emotional ups and downs. This review was difficult to write without giving too much away, because I believe the reader needs to travel this journey without really knowing what is going on until it unfolds before you. What I will say though is that this story is raw and somewhat dark yet it’s also a story full of hope and love that can withstand even the darkest of storms. Ms. Salsbury’s style of writing is engaging and the story line tugs at your heart while the riveting plot keeps everything moving smoothly. I can’t even imagine how difficult it was to write some of the scenes because as a reader I found myself crying and my heart breaking at the descriptions of abuse that Lucas and his siblings had to endure at the hands of their monsterly mother. I am giving Split a well-deserved 5-star rating and would highly recommend it to all my friends as it is raw, sexy, emotional, and intriguing from the very first page to the very last.

Split by J.B. Salsbury is a standalone romance with a twist. Told in dual (triple?) POV and extraordinarily unique, at least as far as my reading experience goes, this novel quite literally yanked me into the pages so deep I didn't ever want to leave. Shyann is a tough woman with a streak of bad luck pushing back to her hometown of Payson. With as much "suck-it-up" attitude as she can muster, she returns after being gone for five long years and asks her dad to help her out. Things are tense between them. Dad is mad that she left so fast after graduation and she is angry that he is letting someone stay in the river house that was her mom's. Lucas is a man of few words and plethora of secrets. He keeps his distance and stays away from anything that can trigger his blackouts but when Shyann shows up in his life she lays all his preventative measures to waste and does nothing but antagonize his dark side. Oh my god - this book was awesome - the clear differentiation between characters was beautifully done and the story never once lagged. I will definitely be reading more from this author.

What an amazing and talented author. I have never cried so much reading a book. I can't even imagine the pain those children had to endure during their short lives. Definitely a box of Kleenex will be necessary for you to read the later chapters. The emence love that is shown by Shyann and her "two lovers" only increases the magnatism of the storyline. Well done!!!

About the author

New York Times bestselling author J.B. Salsbury spends her days lost in a world of budding romance and impossible obstacles. Her love of good storytelling led her to earn a degree in Media Communications. Since 2013 she has published six bestselling novels in The Fighting Series and won a RONE Award. J.B. Salsbury lives with her husband and two kids in Phoenix, Arizona.